In the "The Simpsons" episode "Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo", Homer (Dan Catellaneta) loses his family's vacation money to an online scam. Acting on a tip from his chipper neighbor Ned (Harry Shearer), the Simpsons learn they can get vacations at a discount by claiming abandoned airplane tickets at the airport. By random chance, the Simpsons find themselves on a trip to Japan.
The ensuing shenanigans are predictably hilarious, as the doltish, ultra-American Simpsons find themselves butting heads with various facets of Japanese culture. They are astonished by the country's high-tech toilets, experience seizures watching a local cartoon show (a spoof of the Pokémon episode that caused seizures in children), and attend an ikebana class. Eventually, Homer will go to prison (natch) and the Simpsons will lose all their money (also natch), They will be forced to briefly work in a fish-gutting factory before trying to win plane tickets home on...
The ensuing shenanigans are predictably hilarious, as the doltish, ultra-American Simpsons find themselves butting heads with various facets of Japanese culture. They are astonished by the country's high-tech toilets, experience seizures watching a local cartoon show (a spoof of the Pokémon episode that caused seizures in children), and attend an ikebana class. Eventually, Homer will go to prison (natch) and the Simpsons will lose all their money (also natch), They will be forced to briefly work in a fish-gutting factory before trying to win plane tickets home on...
- 8/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Actress Patti Yasutake, best known to Trekkies as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa, died on August 5, 2024, of a rare type of T-cell lymphoma. She was 70 years old.
Nurse Ogawa first appeared on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in the episode "Future Imperfect" more or less as a background character. She was one of Dr. Crusher's retinue of medical staff, there to give viewers the impression that the ship's sickbay was constantly bustling. She went on to star in 14 additional episodes of the show, and was usually merely standing next to Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden), passing her tools or saying "Yes, Doctor." She had a good bedside manner, and her repeated appearances had viewers wondering who she was and what her story might be. As the series progressed, Nurse Ogawa's role expanded incrementally, eventually leading to her becoming a legitimate supporting player.
Indeed, by the show's seventh season, Nurse Ogawa began to...
Nurse Ogawa first appeared on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in the episode "Future Imperfect" more or less as a background character. She was one of Dr. Crusher's retinue of medical staff, there to give viewers the impression that the ship's sickbay was constantly bustling. She went on to star in 14 additional episodes of the show, and was usually merely standing next to Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden), passing her tools or saying "Yes, Doctor." She had a good bedside manner, and her repeated appearances had viewers wondering who she was and what her story might be. As the series progressed, Nurse Ogawa's role expanded incrementally, eventually leading to her becoming a legitimate supporting player.
Indeed, by the show's seventh season, Nurse Ogawa began to...
- 8/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Patti Yasutake, who portrayed Nurse Alyssa Ogawa on Star Trek: The Next Generation and a pair of franchise movies and Fumi Nakai, the widowed mother of Joseph Lee’s sculptor, on Beef, has died. She was 70.
Yasutake died Monday at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center after a long battle with a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, her longtime manager, Kyle Fritz, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“Patti was my first client when I began over 30 years ago,” he said in a statement. “We enjoyed every day we got to work together, and I will miss her spirit talent and tenacity but most of all her friendship.”
The Los Angeles native also played a relocated Japanese wife earnestly trying to Americanize in the Ron Howard-directed Gung Ho (1986) and on its ABC series adaptation that lasted just nine episodes in 1986-87.
She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her turn in...
Yasutake died Monday at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center after a long battle with a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, her longtime manager, Kyle Fritz, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“Patti was my first client when I began over 30 years ago,” he said in a statement. “We enjoyed every day we got to work together, and I will miss her spirit talent and tenacity but most of all her friendship.”
The Los Angeles native also played a relocated Japanese wife earnestly trying to Americanize in the Ron Howard-directed Gung Ho (1986) and on its ABC series adaptation that lasted just nine episodes in 1986-87.
She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her turn in...
- 8/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Patti Yasutake, who was a regular on “Beef” and played Nurse Alyssa Ogawa on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” died Aug. 5 in Santa Monica of cancer. She was 70.
Her manager Kyle Fritz said that “Patti was my first client when I began over 30 years ago. We enjoyed every day we got to work together, and I will miss her spirit talent and tenacity but most of all her friendship.”
On Netflix’s “Beef,” Yasutake played George’s mother Fumi Nakai. She reprised her “Star Trek” role as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the films “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek Generations.”
She started her career working with Mako at East West Players theater company. She also worked with the other companies including Los Angeles Theatre Center, South Coast Repertory, the Westwood Playhouse.
Her work in 1988’s “The Wash” brought her an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for best supporting actress.
Her manager Kyle Fritz said that “Patti was my first client when I began over 30 years ago. We enjoyed every day we got to work together, and I will miss her spirit talent and tenacity but most of all her friendship.”
On Netflix’s “Beef,” Yasutake played George’s mother Fumi Nakai. She reprised her “Star Trek” role as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the films “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek Generations.”
She started her career working with Mako at East West Players theater company. She also worked with the other companies including Los Angeles Theatre Center, South Coast Repertory, the Westwood Playhouse.
Her work in 1988’s “The Wash” brought her an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for best supporting actress.
- 8/6/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Mimi Rogers (Bosch: Legacy) and Cemre Paksoy (As the Crow Flies) are attached to star in Night Nurse, an erotic thriller from writer-director Georgia Bernstein, which will mark her feature debut.
The film takes place behind the gates of a remote retirement community, where a starry-eyed nurse is beguiled by a string of perverse scam calls. When she discovers her patient is the seductive con man behind these schemes, her innocent flirtation blooms into a lust for deception.
Eddie Linker (Ghostlight), Alex Phillips and Lucy Rogers are set to produce, with production to kick off in October.
“Night Nurse inhabits the central fantasy that allures the victim to their scammer,” said Bernstein in a statement on the project. “Unrealized desires drive my characters to trust the untrustworthy and to risk everything.”
Said Rogers, “I was intrigued by the provocative,...
The film takes place behind the gates of a remote retirement community, where a starry-eyed nurse is beguiled by a string of perverse scam calls. When she discovers her patient is the seductive con man behind these schemes, her innocent flirtation blooms into a lust for deception.
Eddie Linker (Ghostlight), Alex Phillips and Lucy Rogers are set to produce, with production to kick off in October.
“Night Nurse inhabits the central fantasy that allures the victim to their scammer,” said Bernstein in a statement on the project. “Unrealized desires drive my characters to trust the untrustworthy and to risk everything.”
Said Rogers, “I was intrigued by the provocative,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Intro: Marriage. Divorce. Dating. Unplanned pregnancy. Psychological counseling. Gambling debts. Sexual awakening. Absentee fathers. Balloon animals. Cowboys. It’s all covered in the 1989 comedy Parenthood – which tells the stories of parents, grandparents, and a whole lot of kids. This led to Oscar nominations, financial success, and even a couple TV series follow-ups – and we’re about to hear all about it, because it’s time for Parenthood to be Revisited.
Set-up: Legendary producer Roger Corman gave Ron Howard his first shot at directing a feature film with 1977’s Grand Theft Auto. At the time, Howard was best known for his acting roles, having played Opie Taylor on many episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and then Richie Cunningham on many episodes of Happy Days. It was while he was working on Happy Days that he met the writing duo of Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, as Ganz was a supervising...
Set-up: Legendary producer Roger Corman gave Ron Howard his first shot at directing a feature film with 1977’s Grand Theft Auto. At the time, Howard was best known for his acting roles, having played Opie Taylor on many episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and then Richie Cunningham on many episodes of Happy Days. It was while he was working on Happy Days that he met the writing duo of Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, as Ganz was a supervising...
- 7/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s impossible to imagine a time when superhero movies and television series were not a staple of American culture. More than a decade of comic book content graced big screens thanks to the growth of cinematic-style movies and the rise of the Dcu. Following that, in the 2000s, creative minds like Christopher Nolan and Sam Raimi showed up, bringing their own visions and innovative thinking to the movie theaters.
Michael Keaton in Batman (1989) || Warner Bros.
Comic book adaptations are more popular and dominant now than they were decades ago. However, the classics will always be considered classics. For instance, while Richard Donner’s Superman introduced the magnificent red-caped hero played by Christopher Reeve in 1978, Tim Burton’s Batman had a one-of-a-kind impact a decade later, in 1989.
Batman premiere in 1989 brought all the Hollywood A-listers under one roof
In the history of the superhero movie genre, many heroes have come and gone,...
Michael Keaton in Batman (1989) || Warner Bros.
Comic book adaptations are more popular and dominant now than they were decades ago. However, the classics will always be considered classics. For instance, while Richard Donner’s Superman introduced the magnificent red-caped hero played by Christopher Reeve in 1978, Tim Burton’s Batman had a one-of-a-kind impact a decade later, in 1989.
Batman premiere in 1989 brought all the Hollywood A-listers under one roof
In the history of the superhero movie genre, many heroes have come and gone,...
- 7/5/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
One of the films that Michael Keaton had done before donning the cape and cowl in Tim Burton’s Batman is the 1986 cultural merging comedy Gung Ho. The movie came from Ron Howard after making a splash with….well, Splash — a Tom Hanks/Daryll Hannah comedy from 1983. Then, Howard went on to direct the hit film Cocoon with Steve Guttenberg in 1985. Cocoon is also a film that we’ve headlined in our column about hard-to-find movies. However, in a strong step for this Ron Howard film, the video label Kino has announced the release of a 4K restoration on Bluray for Gung Ho.
The movie would open at number one at the box office in March of 1986 with a $7 million opening and finish its run with $36 million. Interestingly, a TV series based on the film would actually premiere later that year in December of 1986. That version would star Scott Bakula...
The movie would open at number one at the box office in March of 1986 with a $7 million opening and finish its run with $36 million. Interestingly, a TV series based on the film would actually premiere later that year in December of 1986. That version would star Scott Bakula...
- 6/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Michael Keaton and chat about his new movie, Knox Goes Away, which he also directs. Keaton is still out there promoting the film and recently ran down some of his best roles with GQ, including Batman. In the interview, which is really fascinating, Keaton remembers the controversy that surrounded his casting initially by director Tim Burton, which he calls a “ballsy move.”
For those who may not have been around in 1988, when Keaton’s casting was first announced, may fans hated him getting the role as his career up to that point had largely been focused on comedy roles. Indeed, he had many comedy hits in the 80s, including Night Shift, Johnny Dangerously, Gung Ho, The Dream Team, and Beetlejuice. In fact, it was his work on that last movie that directly led to his casting, as him and Burton had...
For those who may not have been around in 1988, when Keaton’s casting was first announced, may fans hated him getting the role as his career up to that point had largely been focused on comedy roles. Indeed, he had many comedy hits in the 80s, including Night Shift, Johnny Dangerously, Gung Ho, The Dream Team, and Beetlejuice. In fact, it was his work on that last movie that directly led to his casting, as him and Burton had...
- 4/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
As the social and political turmoil of 1960s America spilled into the 1970s, network television executives and producers knew they could no longer ignore the thorny issues being argued over kitchen tables and at work/school. The Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Equal Rights Amendment, etc. were driving a wedge between families and neighbors. So when Norman Lear trotted out the unrepentant bigot Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" in 1971, many people in the country felt seen. And while they might not agree on the hot-button topics explored on this show, they could at least laugh through their many disagreements.
There came a point, however (somewhere between President Richard M. Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War), where television viewers grew weary of all these socially conscious sitcoms. Yes, they were still watching them in huge numbers, but they needed a break from the nonstop tumult of their lives.
There came a point, however (somewhere between President Richard M. Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War), where television viewers grew weary of all these socially conscious sitcoms. Yes, they were still watching them in huge numbers, but they needed a break from the nonstop tumult of their lives.
- 3/17/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
I’ve been interviewing people for a long time, but as a child of the 80s, one of my bucket list interviews has always been Michael Keaton. Not only was he Batman and Beetlejuice, but he also starred in a whole bunch of childhood favourites of mine, including Johnny Dangerously (coming soon to The Best Movie You Never Saw), The Dream Team, Gung-Ho, and even a drama he did called Clean & Sober, which for some reason I enjoyed as a child.
Keaton’s in the middle of a great career resurgence that began with Birdman. Fresh off his Batman stare-down at the Oscars, Keaton is in theaters this week with his film noir throwback Knox Goes Away. In it, he plays a hitman stricken with early-onset dementia. The fast-moving illness is set to destroy his memory (hence the title) completely, and as if that weren’t bad enough, his...
Keaton’s in the middle of a great career resurgence that began with Birdman. Fresh off his Batman stare-down at the Oscars, Keaton is in theaters this week with his film noir throwback Knox Goes Away. In it, he plays a hitman stricken with early-onset dementia. The fast-moving illness is set to destroy his memory (hence the title) completely, and as if that weren’t bad enough, his...
- 3/13/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The Motion Picture Sound Editors said today that Anthony “Chic” Ciccolini III will receive the 2022 Mpse Career Achievement Award during the group’s annual awards ceremony in March.
Ciccolini has designed and edited sound for scores of films and TV shows and is best known for his long association with filmmaker Ron Howard. He has served as supervising sound editor on a dozen Howard-director films ranging from the 1986 comedy Gung Ho and Apollo 13, to Best Picture Oscar winner A Beautiful Mind and 2011’s The Dilemma.
Howard is being honored with this year’s Mpse Filmmaker Award.
“From the heart-pounding excitement of Apollo 13 to the infectious wit of Sex and the City, Chic Ciccolini has consistently found imaginative ways to enrich stories with sound,” Mpse president Mark Lanza said. “He puts his heart and soul into every project and has served as a generous mentor to many of his industry peers.
Ciccolini has designed and edited sound for scores of films and TV shows and is best known for his long association with filmmaker Ron Howard. He has served as supervising sound editor on a dozen Howard-director films ranging from the 1986 comedy Gung Ho and Apollo 13, to Best Picture Oscar winner A Beautiful Mind and 2011’s The Dilemma.
Howard is being honored with this year’s Mpse Filmmaker Award.
“From the heart-pounding excitement of Apollo 13 to the infectious wit of Sex and the City, Chic Ciccolini has consistently found imaginative ways to enrich stories with sound,” Mpse president Mark Lanza said. “He puts his heart and soul into every project and has served as a generous mentor to many of his industry peers.
- 12/13/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ had a surprise in its quiver for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans on Monday: a full-length trailer for its upcoming Hawkeye series.
Though the team-up of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton and Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop was previously teased in an episodic photo back in July, the above trailer offers a more detailed preview of their relationship, which begins when Barton unmasks Kate as a headline-making hooded vigilante. Described as “equally as annoying as she is charismatic,” Kate “will bring about a slew of problems that Barton will then have to wrestle with,” the logline describes.
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Though the team-up of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton and Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop was previously teased in an episodic photo back in July, the above trailer offers a more detailed preview of their relationship, which begins when Barton unmasks Kate as a headline-making hooded vigilante. Described as “equally as annoying as she is charismatic,” Kate “will bring about a slew of problems that Barton will then have to wrestle with,” the logline describes.
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- 9/13/2021
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Longtime comedy screenwriting partners Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, known for such hits as Splash, Parenthood, City Slickers and A League of Their Own, will receive this year’s WGA West’s Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement. The prize is presented to guild members who have “advanced the literature of motion pictures and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the screenwriter.”
“Starting in the 1980s with a string of critical and commercial hits, the imprint Ganz and Mandel have left on movies is profound,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “Their scripts are always a balancing act; funny and moving, edgy but never offensive. They understand that in order for the jokes to work, the characters have to be compelling and relatable, but never lose sight of the fact that in a comedy, you need comedy. Two truly funny, talented writers whose careers the Wgaw board of directors...
“Starting in the 1980s with a string of critical and commercial hits, the imprint Ganz and Mandel have left on movies is profound,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “Their scripts are always a balancing act; funny and moving, edgy but never offensive. They understand that in order for the jokes to work, the characters have to be compelling and relatable, but never lose sight of the fact that in a comedy, you need comedy. Two truly funny, talented writers whose careers the Wgaw board of directors...
- 1/9/2019
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, who wrote “Splash,” “Parenthood,” and “City Slickers,” have been named the recipients of the Writers Guild of America West’s 2019 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement.
The duo will be honored at the WGA West’s Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Feb. 17 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
“Starting in the 1980s with a string of critical and commercial hits, the imprint Ganz and Mandel have left on movies is profound,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “Their scripts are always a balancing act; funny and moving, edgy but never offensive. They understand that in order for the jokes to work, the characters have to be compelling and relatable, but never lose sight of the fact that in a comedy, you need comedy.”
The duo received an Oscar nomination for “Splash” and won a National Society of Film Critics Award for best screenplay.
The duo will be honored at the WGA West’s Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Feb. 17 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
“Starting in the 1980s with a string of critical and commercial hits, the imprint Ganz and Mandel have left on movies is profound,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “Their scripts are always a balancing act; funny and moving, edgy but never offensive. They understand that in order for the jokes to work, the characters have to be compelling and relatable, but never lose sight of the fact that in a comedy, you need comedy.”
The duo received an Oscar nomination for “Splash” and won a National Society of Film Critics Award for best screenplay.
- 1/9/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Actor, activist and influentials member of the Japanese American community, Rodney Kageyama, died in his sleep Dec. 9. He was 77.
The SAG member was known for roles in “Karate Kid IV” with Hillary Swank, Ron Howard’s film “Gung Ho” and the spinoff sitcom, and the TV movie “Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes” with Max Von Sydow.
Kageyama was an important activist for the Asian American community. He was a regular emcee in downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, and was praised for using his voice to advocate for Asian American representation in the entertainment industry. A member of several social activist groups and community organizations, Kageyama was associated with The Asian American Pacific Artists Association, The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape), East West Players, The Japanese American National Museum, and Nisei Week Japanese Festival.
Before he moved to Los Angeles in 1979, Kageyama began his acting career in San Francisco...
The SAG member was known for roles in “Karate Kid IV” with Hillary Swank, Ron Howard’s film “Gung Ho” and the spinoff sitcom, and the TV movie “Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes” with Max Von Sydow.
Kageyama was an important activist for the Asian American community. He was a regular emcee in downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, and was praised for using his voice to advocate for Asian American representation in the entertainment industry. A member of several social activist groups and community organizations, Kageyama was associated with The Asian American Pacific Artists Association, The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape), East West Players, The Japanese American National Museum, and Nisei Week Japanese Festival.
Before he moved to Los Angeles in 1979, Kageyama began his acting career in San Francisco...
- 12/14/2018
- by Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
Actor, activist and Japanese-American community personality Rodney Kageyama, 77, died in his sleep early on December 9, according to his spouse.
Kageyama had major roles in Karate Kid IV with Hilary Swank, the Ron Howard film Gung Ho and the sitcom based on the film that followed, and the groundbreaking TV movie Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes with Max Von Sydow. He was a member of SAG and Actors Equity.
In addition to numerous roles in film and television, Kageyama became a well-known community activist, regularly emceeing in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles, as well as being a voice promoting the need for more Asian-Americans in the media.
Among the many social activist and community organizations Kageyama was affiliated with were the Asian-American Pacific Artists Association, The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape), East West Players, The Japanese American National Museum, and Nissei Week Japanese Festival..
Kageyama began...
Kageyama had major roles in Karate Kid IV with Hilary Swank, the Ron Howard film Gung Ho and the sitcom based on the film that followed, and the groundbreaking TV movie Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes with Max Von Sydow. He was a member of SAG and Actors Equity.
In addition to numerous roles in film and television, Kageyama became a well-known community activist, regularly emceeing in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles, as well as being a voice promoting the need for more Asian-Americans in the media.
Among the many social activist and community organizations Kageyama was affiliated with were the Asian-American Pacific Artists Association, The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape), East West Players, The Japanese American National Museum, and Nissei Week Japanese Festival..
Kageyama began...
- 12/14/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Rodney Kageyama, an actor who appeared in films and television shows like Pretty Woman, Gung Ho and Quantum Leap, died Sunday in his sleep in Los Angeles, his husband said. He was 77.
In the Ron Howard movie Gung Ho (1986), starring Michael Keaton, Kageyama played an automobile factory executive named Ito, then reprised the role for a short-lived ABC sitcom that was toplined by Scott Bakula.
He starred opposite Max von Sydow in the 1990 NBC telefilm Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes and appeared in other films like Best Friends (1982), Teen Wolf (1985), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) and ...
In the Ron Howard movie Gung Ho (1986), starring Michael Keaton, Kageyama played an automobile factory executive named Ito, then reprised the role for a short-lived ABC sitcom that was toplined by Scott Bakula.
He starred opposite Max von Sydow in the 1990 NBC telefilm Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes and appeared in other films like Best Friends (1982), Teen Wolf (1985), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) and ...
- 12/14/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Rodney Kageyama, an actor who appeared in films and television shows like Pretty Woman, Gung Ho and Quantum Leap, died Sunday in his sleep in Los Angeles, his husband said. He was 77.
In the Ron Howard movie Gung Ho (1986), starring Michael Keaton, Kageyama played an automobile factory executive named Ito, then reprised the role for a short-lived ABC sitcom that was toplined by Scott Bakula.
He starred opposite Max von Sydow in the 1990 NBC telefilm Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes and appeared in other films like Best Friends (1982), Teen Wolf (1985), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) and ...
In the Ron Howard movie Gung Ho (1986), starring Michael Keaton, Kageyama played an automobile factory executive named Ito, then reprised the role for a short-lived ABC sitcom that was toplined by Scott Bakula.
He starred opposite Max von Sydow in the 1990 NBC telefilm Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes and appeared in other films like Best Friends (1982), Teen Wolf (1985), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) and ...
- 12/14/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michael Keaton, who celebrates his 66th birthday on September 5, got his start as a production assistant for a fellow Pittsburgh native, PBS kid-show host Fred Rogers. His film career took off in the 1980s in a series of era-defining popular comedies such as “Mr. Mom” before hitting the jackpot when Tim Burton recruited him as his Caped Crusader in 1989’s“Batman.” Keaton would lose some of his fast-talker mojo when he got mired in family fluff such as “Herbie: Fully Loaded,” “Jack Frost” and “First Daughter.”
But in the past decade or so, he has become quite the esteemed actor. Keaton soared to Academy-Award-nominated anxiety-riddled heights in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Birdman” in 2014. He also stood out as the editor in charge of the Pulitzer-winning journalism team that exposed the Catholic Church’s child sex-abuse scandal in 2015’s Best Picture Oscar victor, “Spotlight.” This unique performer continues to be in demand.
But in the past decade or so, he has become quite the esteemed actor. Keaton soared to Academy-Award-nominated anxiety-riddled heights in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Birdman” in 2014. He also stood out as the editor in charge of the Pulitzer-winning journalism team that exposed the Catholic Church’s child sex-abuse scandal in 2015’s Best Picture Oscar victor, “Spotlight.” This unique performer continues to be in demand.
- 9/5/2018
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Educational distributor Kanopy has struck a deal with Paramount Pictures, adding 100 classic films from the studio’s library to the on-demand streaming service. Twenty-five of those titles – including “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” “Harold and Maude,” “Sunset Boulevard,” and “Saturday Night Fever” — are available to stream now. The other 75 titles will be added in the coming weeks and months. (The full list is at the bottom of this article.)
Kanopy has been a pioneer in the educational market, first in its move away from physical media and toward a streaming app that is available on Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, and iOS and Android devices. Last year, they also expanded beyond universities and institutions and started to aggressively strike deals with public libraries making Kanopy available to a far wider percentage of the population. Now those with a public library card can access the free streaming service in a number of major cities,...
Kanopy has been a pioneer in the educational market, first in its move away from physical media and toward a streaming app that is available on Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, and iOS and Android devices. Last year, they also expanded beyond universities and institutions and started to aggressively strike deals with public libraries making Kanopy available to a far wider percentage of the population. Now those with a public library card can access the free streaming service in a number of major cities,...
- 6/6/2018
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Ron Howard grew up in front of the camera, but he came of age as an artist behind it. The actor-turned-filmmaker has directed well over 20 movies throughout his career, taking an unostentatious approach to popcorn flicks and prestige pictures alike. With Inferno out this week, here’s a look back at the good, the bad, and The Dilemma.
24.) The Dilemma: What at first appears to be Howard’ attempt at a Woody Allen-style film about crisscrossing relationships gradually instead turns out to be an inert romantic dramedy. Vince Vaughn and especially Kevin James are taken well beyond their comfort zones, but Winona Ryder and Jennifer Connelly acquit themselves about as well as possible. Howard’s style isn’t as instantly identifiable as someone like Tarantino, but The Dilemma barely even feels like it was made by him.
23.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Dr. Seuss has rarely translated well onscreen,...
24.) The Dilemma: What at first appears to be Howard’ attempt at a Woody Allen-style film about crisscrossing relationships gradually instead turns out to be an inert romantic dramedy. Vince Vaughn and especially Kevin James are taken well beyond their comfort zones, but Winona Ryder and Jennifer Connelly acquit themselves about as well as possible. Howard’s style isn’t as instantly identifiable as someone like Tarantino, but The Dilemma barely even feels like it was made by him.
23.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Dr. Seuss has rarely translated well onscreen,...
- 5/27/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- The Wrap
Move over James Jones — Leon Uris clobbers the big screen with a sprawling adaptation of his WW2 combat novel, loaded down with roles for promising young actors. This is the one where twice as much time is spent on love affairs than fighting. War may be hell, but if Mona Freeman, Nancy Olson, Dorothy Malone and Allyn McLerie are going to be there for comfort, sign me up.
Battle Cry
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1955 / Color / 2:55 widescreen / 148 min. / Street Date , 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, Nancy Olson, James Whitmore, Raymond Massey, Tab Hunter, Dorothy Malone, Anne Francis, William Campbell, Fess Parker, Justus E. McQueen (L.Q. Jones), Perry Lopez, Jonas Applegarth, Tommy Cook, Felix Noriego, Susan Morrow, Carleton Young, Rhys Williams, Allyn Ann McLerie, Gregory Walcott, Frank Ferguson, Sarah Selby, Willis Bouchey, Victor Milian.
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Film Editor: William H. Zeigler
Original Music: Max Steiner...
Battle Cry
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1955 / Color / 2:55 widescreen / 148 min. / Street Date , 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, Nancy Olson, James Whitmore, Raymond Massey, Tab Hunter, Dorothy Malone, Anne Francis, William Campbell, Fess Parker, Justus E. McQueen (L.Q. Jones), Perry Lopez, Jonas Applegarth, Tommy Cook, Felix Noriego, Susan Morrow, Carleton Young, Rhys Williams, Allyn Ann McLerie, Gregory Walcott, Frank Ferguson, Sarah Selby, Willis Bouchey, Victor Milian.
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Film Editor: William H. Zeigler
Original Music: Max Steiner...
- 11/7/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Some actors manage to catch lightning in a bottle twice. It’s impressive enough to find your niche in Hollywood’s A-list even once. Occasionally, an actor will reinvent him/herself and begin a new phase of their careers that will be even more successful than it was before. Here are nine actors who had a cinematic rebirth.
Liam Neeson- Neeson has had a long career, and the early part of it was in dramatic roles. An intense dramatic actor, he apeared in films like The Dead Pool, Dark Man, Schindler’s List, Rob Roy and Les Miserables. His career rebirth came after playing Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars-Episode one: The Phantom Menace. After that, he got more offers for actions parts and recreated himself as an action hero in films like Gangs of NY, Batman Begins, Taken, Clash of the Titans, the A-Team, Unknown, the Grey, Taken 2,...
Liam Neeson- Neeson has had a long career, and the early part of it was in dramatic roles. An intense dramatic actor, he apeared in films like The Dead Pool, Dark Man, Schindler’s List, Rob Roy and Les Miserables. His career rebirth came after playing Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars-Episode one: The Phantom Menace. After that, he got more offers for actions parts and recreated himself as an action hero in films like Gangs of NY, Batman Begins, Taken, Clash of the Titans, the A-Team, Unknown, the Grey, Taken 2,...
- 4/22/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
It's no secret that I didn't like what Paramount Pictures did with the G.I. Joe franchise at all. I grew up on all things G.I. Joe, that franchise was my favorite thing as a kid and I still love it. Unfortunately, the studio handled the property completely wrong. I've always felt that the franchise needed a complete overhaul, and now the studio is moving forward with it. I just don't know if what they are planning will be any better than what they've already done.
During an interview with La Times, it's explained that Paramount has big plans for rebooting the G.I. Joe franchise with "a revamped look intended to appeal to younger audiences." Simon Waters, who oversees consumer products at Hasbro Studios, said that they want to take "a more millennial approach." He explains:
"The world has changed, and I think you’re going to see G.
During an interview with La Times, it's explained that Paramount has big plans for rebooting the G.I. Joe franchise with "a revamped look intended to appeal to younger audiences." Simon Waters, who oversees consumer products at Hasbro Studios, said that they want to take "a more millennial approach." He explains:
"The world has changed, and I think you’re going to see G.
- 4/4/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
“Game over, man, game over!” It’s rare for a sequel to live up to the original film, but James Cameron managed to fulfill expectations with Aliens (July 18, 1986). This summer marks the 30th Anniversary of the action-packed sci-fi classic, so “stop your grinnin’ and drop your linen.”
Tune-in Saturday, July 23, to an exclusive Aliens YouTube live stream Q&A with the filmmakers and cast from San Diego Comic-Con! Submit your questions in the comments below for a chance to get them answered. #Aliens30th
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens (1986), San Diego Comic-Con will host an Aliens reunion on Saturday, July 23. Attendees include director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn.
Subscribe to Fox Movies and follow on https://www.facebook.com/AlienAnthology so you don’t miss this exclusive live event.
The terror continues in James Cameron...
Tune-in Saturday, July 23, to an exclusive Aliens YouTube live stream Q&A with the filmmakers and cast from San Diego Comic-Con! Submit your questions in the comments below for a chance to get them answered. #Aliens30th
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens (1986), San Diego Comic-Con will host an Aliens reunion on Saturday, July 23. Attendees include director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn.
Subscribe to Fox Movies and follow on https://www.facebook.com/AlienAnthology so you don’t miss this exclusive live event.
The terror continues in James Cameron...
- 7/27/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I’ve been a fan of G.I. Joe for my whole life. I had a ton of the toys and I enjoyed watching the animated series in the 1980s. It’s such a great franchise, but that franchise is pretty much dead now. Paramount Pictures made sure to help kill it off with the awful films that they made. Those G.I. Joe movies should have been amazingly awesome in every way! Instead, we just got mediocre crap that didn’t do the franchise any justice at all.
The studio has been in the process of developing a third film, but I doubt it will be any better than what we saw in the first two. They just need to start from scratch, overhaul the franchise, and pretend that the other films never happened. The last I heard, the studio had set up a writers room to try and...
The studio has been in the process of developing a third film, but I doubt it will be any better than what we saw in the first two. They just need to start from scratch, overhaul the franchise, and pretend that the other films never happened. The last I heard, the studio had set up a writers room to try and...
- 2/18/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With a little over six months until Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters, public opinion seems to be more receptive to Ben Affleck playing Bruce Wayne/Batman. There hasn't been a complete turnaround, but many fans are now more open to the idea compared to when the casting was announced in 2013. However, keep in mind that this isn’t the first time that a Batman casting raised outcry from hardcore comic book enthusiasts. Many fans felt the same way about Michael Keaton for the 1989 Batman film. Tens of thousands, at least. Although Keaton had just appeared in the 1987 drama Clean and Sober when he was cast as DC’s brooding hero, at the time he was most famous for comedies like Gung Ho and Beetlejuice. So when the Batman casting was announced, needless to say many were surprised, and as Uproxx reports, "upwards of 50,000 ...
- 9/7/2015
- cinemablend.com
Michael Keaton has hosted “Saturday Night Live” twice before, but hasn’t hosted since 1992. It was a full decade between that and his original hosting gig. The man does not rush things when it comes to hanging out in Studio 8H. And while the iron may not be quite as hot on his career as it was during the recent Oscars season, that’s no reason not to have him host now. His off-kilter persona and unique energy are still perfect for the show, and there’s little reason to think there’s every chance for a great episode tonight. As always, I’ll be liveblogging each segment as they air. As always, a few of you will not understand that it’s Ok if my opinions don’t line up with yours. As always, most of you understand that and enjoy sharing your opinions along with mine in real time.
- 4/5/2015
- by Ryan McGee
- Hitfix
"Lost in the Awards Rush" is a weekly series Slackerwood is running during the awards season, to suggest lesser-known but excellent alternatives to popular frontrunners for big movie awards.
Birdman (2014) has certainly been the most breakthrough of indies this past awards season. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's tale of a former action movie star (Michael Keaton) whose artistic comeback is marred by a variety of personal and professional crises (much of it courtesy of a pitch-perfect ensemble that includes Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts), has wowed virtually every major critic since its release. The praise has carried Birdman from offbeat indie to the most Oscar-nominated release of 2014 (Mike's review).
At the center of Birdman's acclaim is a magnificent and mesmerizing performance from its leading man. Having had a somewhat spotty filmography over the past decade or so, Keaton has landed a role most actors only dream of. His Riggan...
Birdman (2014) has certainly been the most breakthrough of indies this past awards season. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's tale of a former action movie star (Michael Keaton) whose artistic comeback is marred by a variety of personal and professional crises (much of it courtesy of a pitch-perfect ensemble that includes Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts), has wowed virtually every major critic since its release. The praise has carried Birdman from offbeat indie to the most Oscar-nominated release of 2014 (Mike's review).
At the center of Birdman's acclaim is a magnificent and mesmerizing performance from its leading man. Having had a somewhat spotty filmography over the past decade or so, Keaton has landed a role most actors only dream of. His Riggan...
- 2/3/2015
- by Frank Calvillo
- Slackerwood
Santa Monica — Michael Keaton is having the time of his life. Cruising along an awards circuit that has brought him plenty of kudos for his performance in Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" and probably more opportunities to talk about himself than he'd prefer, he seems consistently high on life and not at all phased by the grind. He's not someone who has really sought out this kind of attention and acclaim, often retreating to his ranch in Montana away from the Hollywood fray, but now that he's feeling the love? Let's just say I doubt anyone's having as much fun with all of this than he is. On the eve of this year's Oscar nominations announcement, I met Keaton for coffee and a light lunch at one of his favorite Santa Monica spots to chew on as much of his career and the awards...
- 1/26/2015
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
Opening in wide release this week, The Imitation Game is set to be one of the big awards contenders of 2014. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, the father of computer science who helped the Allies crack Nazi Germany’s Enigma machine during World War II.
Winning a warm critical reception (including our own recommendation) and the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, The Imitation Game set itself apart with a lively and ensemble take on the biopic genre.
A couple of months back, we caught up with two of the film’s co-stars, Matthew Goode and Allen Leech, during the festival, and had an energetic discussion about the film, their secret to surviving press tours, Matthew’s least favorite nickname, and how to maintain composure when working opposite Keira Knightley.
Check it out below, and enjoy!
So how’s the festival been for you guys?...
Winning a warm critical reception (including our own recommendation) and the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, The Imitation Game set itself apart with a lively and ensemble take on the biopic genre.
A couple of months back, we caught up with two of the film’s co-stars, Matthew Goode and Allen Leech, during the festival, and had an energetic discussion about the film, their secret to surviving press tours, Matthew’s least favorite nickname, and how to maintain composure when working opposite Keira Knightley.
Check it out below, and enjoy!
So how’s the festival been for you guys?...
- 11/24/2014
- by Sam Woolf
- We Got This Covered
If there was any doubt that the Oscar-season engine is roaring, events, Q&As, screenings and all that jazz is at a fever pitch — and it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. Today’s big moment belonged to reigning Best Actor winner Matthew McConaughey, who got his star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame followed by a lavish lunch at Spago in Beverly Hills hosted by Paramount Chairman Brad Grey and attended by his Interstellar co-stars Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain (who was excited to sit next to Martin Landau and hear his Actors Studio stories) and Mackenzie Foy, along with director Christopher Nolan and producer/wife Emma Thomas and brother Jonathan, with whom he co-wrote the screenplay. Oh, and did I forget to mention Paramount also invited scores of Academy members to celebrate with Matthew? His family including kids and wife Camila Alves were at the ceremony, and Alves also came...
- 11/18/2014
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline
The conversation around "Birdman" has shifted a little bit since early raves out of the Venice and Telluride film festivals. Maybe as expected, a number of writers are taking umbrage with a certain critic depiction in the film. Some reviews go so far as to read like performance art based on that depiction. Nevertheless, there was always going to be a bend in that road, and I'm fine with that. But I want to talk about something else. I want to talk about how Michael Keaton deserves the Oscar for Best Actor walking away. No, I haven't seen performances from guys like David Oyelowo, Oscar Isaac, Bradley Cooper and Jack O'Connell, which lurk on the season's horizon. So the statement is what it is, one made without all the requisite info. But if you're asking me, I'm telling you: no one is likely to own a role or the screen with more authority this year.
- 10/17/2014
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
By Lee Pfeiffer
Now this is what you call a bargain: three terrific WWII flicks for only $10 on Amazon, courtesy of Shout! Factory's Timeless Media label, which continues to distribute first rate editions of films that were often considered to be second-rate at the time of their initial release. This "War Film Triple Feature" package includes three gems that were not particularly notable at the time of their release. Two have grown in stature, while the third has benefited only from Cinema Retro writer Howard Hughes' enthusiastic coverage in issue #25. The films included in the set are:
"Attack" (1955)- During the period of WWII, both the Allied and Axis film industries concentrated on feature films that were pure propaganda designed to motivate their fighting men and the public at large. By the early-to-mid-1950s, however, more introspective viewpoints emerged among Hollywood directors and writers. With the conflict now over,...
Now this is what you call a bargain: three terrific WWII flicks for only $10 on Amazon, courtesy of Shout! Factory's Timeless Media label, which continues to distribute first rate editions of films that were often considered to be second-rate at the time of their initial release. This "War Film Triple Feature" package includes three gems that were not particularly notable at the time of their release. Two have grown in stature, while the third has benefited only from Cinema Retro writer Howard Hughes' enthusiastic coverage in issue #25. The films included in the set are:
"Attack" (1955)- During the period of WWII, both the Allied and Axis film industries concentrated on feature films that were pure propaganda designed to motivate their fighting men and the public at large. By the early-to-mid-1950s, however, more introspective viewpoints emerged among Hollywood directors and writers. With the conflict now over,...
- 8/19/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
The latest project from Goichi Suda, better know in gaming circles as the revered, wholly idiosyncratic Suda 51, has been revealed as Let it Die, a PlayStation 4 exclusive due to release in 2015.
Developed alongside Gung Ho Online Entertainment and Grasshopper Manufacture Team, Let it Die is essentially an all-new horror game with a particular focus on brawler-styled combat. And to gain a gist of its grotesque nature, you can feast your eyes on the reveal trailer below.
In combining live-action elements with batches of gory gameplay footage, the trailer paints a horrifying, albeit brief, picture of what we can expect from Let it Die. As the video above hints at, it seems Suda 51’s upcoming scarefest will force players to experiment with a variety of weaponry — including a spiked baseball bat and a rather horrifying morning star — thereby granting in-game attribute bonuses.
Given that the PlayStation 4 exclusive will be...
Developed alongside Gung Ho Online Entertainment and Grasshopper Manufacture Team, Let it Die is essentially an all-new horror game with a particular focus on brawler-styled combat. And to gain a gist of its grotesque nature, you can feast your eyes on the reveal trailer below.
In combining live-action elements with batches of gory gameplay footage, the trailer paints a horrifying, albeit brief, picture of what we can expect from Let it Die. As the video above hints at, it seems Suda 51’s upcoming scarefest will force players to experiment with a variety of weaponry — including a spiked baseball bat and a rather horrifying morning star — thereby granting in-game attribute bonuses.
Given that the PlayStation 4 exclusive will be...
- 6/10/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Harvey Weinstein introduced The Grandmaster as the BFI London Film Festival’s surprise film and addressed the cuts made to Wong Kar Wai’s martial arts epic.
Harvey Weinstein was on hand to introduce last night’s [Oct 17] BFI London Film Festival surprise film, the UK premiere of Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster.
After joking that anyone who was there to see a movie about social matters should “get the hell out of the theatre right now”, Weinstein described The Grandmaster as the continuation of the “great joy of my career” to work with Wong.
Weinstein went on to talk about the new version of the film that has been edited from 130 minutes to 108 for Us audiences.
“This is the love, joy and amazing relationship that Kar Wai has with space, time and memory in this movie.
“We tried to keep it as chronologically as we could and at the end of the day, who gives a...
Harvey Weinstein was on hand to introduce last night’s [Oct 17] BFI London Film Festival surprise film, the UK premiere of Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster.
After joking that anyone who was there to see a movie about social matters should “get the hell out of the theatre right now”, Weinstein described The Grandmaster as the continuation of the “great joy of my career” to work with Wong.
Weinstein went on to talk about the new version of the film that has been edited from 130 minutes to 108 for Us audiences.
“This is the love, joy and amazing relationship that Kar Wai has with space, time and memory in this movie.
“We tried to keep it as chronologically as we could and at the end of the day, who gives a...
- 10/18/2013
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Harvey Weinstein introduced The Grandmaster as the BFI London Film Festival’s surprise film and addressed the cuts made to Wong Kar Wai’s martial arts epic.
Harvey Weinstein was on hand to introduce last night’s [Oct 17] BFI London Film Festival surprise film, the UK premiere of Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster.
After joking that anyone who was there to see a movie about social matters should “get the hell out of the theatre right now”, Weinstein described The Grandmaster as the continuation of the “great joy of my career” to work with Wong.
Weinstein went on to talk about the new version of the film that has been edited from 130 minutes to 108 for Us audiences.
“This is the love, joy and amazing relationship that Kar Wai has with space, time and memory in this movie.
“We tried to keep it as chronologically as we could and at the end of the day, who gives a...
Harvey Weinstein was on hand to introduce last night’s [Oct 17] BFI London Film Festival surprise film, the UK premiere of Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster.
After joking that anyone who was there to see a movie about social matters should “get the hell out of the theatre right now”, Weinstein described The Grandmaster as the continuation of the “great joy of my career” to work with Wong.
Weinstein went on to talk about the new version of the film that has been edited from 130 minutes to 108 for Us audiences.
“This is the love, joy and amazing relationship that Kar Wai has with space, time and memory in this movie.
“We tried to keep it as chronologically as we could and at the end of the day, who gives a...
- 10/18/2013
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Each week Cinelinx will chose one director for an in-depth examination of the “signatures” that they leave behind in their work. This week, with the release of Rush, we examine the trademark style and calling signs of Ron Howard as director.
Ron Howard is an atypical Hollywood success story. Starting his career as a child actor, Howard became a star as an adult and then a consistent producer and director. Few child actors before or since have been able to maintain the type of career that Ron Howard did. He grew up in a family that wasn’t new to Hollywood and the way it treats its actors. For that reason, Howard’s parents controlled a lot of his professional career and helped to guide him to become the success he is today. His fascination with film is what allowed him to leap from child actor to successful film director.
Ron Howard is an atypical Hollywood success story. Starting his career as a child actor, Howard became a star as an adult and then a consistent producer and director. Few child actors before or since have been able to maintain the type of career that Ron Howard did. He grew up in a family that wasn’t new to Hollywood and the way it treats its actors. For that reason, Howard’s parents controlled a lot of his professional career and helped to guide him to become the success he is today. His fascination with film is what allowed him to leap from child actor to successful film director.
- 9/22/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
What do "The Breakfast Club," "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," "Mean Girls," "48 Hrs.," "Gung Ho," "The Money Pit," "Jaws," "Wayne's World," "Get Over It," "Ghost," "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," "Stand By Me," "Duplex," "Hamlet" and "The Ten Commandments" all have in common?
Until today, practically nothing except for the small fact that they're all movies (duh!). But now — thanks again, internet — they all share in the gift to memedom that is Nicolas Cage. Any movie should be so lucky, right folks?
If you're the kind of web-fiddler who thought Cage Cats circa 2012 was all the rage of hilarity, or maybe you liked it when Nicky Nic infiltrated all those classic movies last year, then this ultimate Nic Cage mashup is just the video for you on this fine Hump Day.
In it, he and all his various Cagephrases come on as everyone from Dobby the House Elf...
Until today, practically nothing except for the small fact that they're all movies (duh!). But now — thanks again, internet — they all share in the gift to memedom that is Nicolas Cage. Any movie should be so lucky, right folks?
If you're the kind of web-fiddler who thought Cage Cats circa 2012 was all the rage of hilarity, or maybe you liked it when Nicky Nic infiltrated all those classic movies last year, then this ultimate Nic Cage mashup is just the video for you on this fine Hump Day.
In it, he and all his various Cagephrases come on as everyone from Dobby the House Elf...
- 8/21/2013
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
"Clear History" (premieres Sat., Aug. 10 at 9 p.m. Et on HBO) is to blame for keeping Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" off the air for almost two years now (and counting), but don't hold that against the movie.
Directed by Greg Mottola, "Clear History" takes the same approach as "Curb" -- going off of a very loose outline, and letting the actors improv from there -- to tell the story of Nathan Flomm (David), a marketing exec who shoots his mouth off and leaves his company just before they launch a new car that makes them all billionaires. Flomm then changes his name and moves to a small town to spare himself the public shame, but it's not long before his past comes back to haunt him. The movie also stars Jon Hamm, Kate Hudson, Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, Philip Baker Hall, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and David's frequent "Curb" sparring partner J.B. Smoove,...
Directed by Greg Mottola, "Clear History" takes the same approach as "Curb" -- going off of a very loose outline, and letting the actors improv from there -- to tell the story of Nathan Flomm (David), a marketing exec who shoots his mouth off and leaves his company just before they launch a new car that makes them all billionaires. Flomm then changes his name and moves to a small town to spare himself the public shame, but it's not long before his past comes back to haunt him. The movie also stars Jon Hamm, Kate Hudson, Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, Philip Baker Hall, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and David's frequent "Curb" sparring partner J.B. Smoove,...
- 8/9/2013
- by Maggie Furlong
- Huffington Post
If you feel like cinema peaked with Ron Howard's "Gung Ho," then "The Internship" may be the film of the year for you. Personally, I'm baffled by the whole thing. Does Google have actual money in the film? Did they co-produce it in some way? Because if not, I'd love to know why a major studio produced a feature-length infomercial for a tech company. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are in it, sure, but this is "Larry Crowne" with corporate sponsorship. This is the sort of thing you show all the interns on the first day of the program to get...
- 6/6/2013
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Journey to the far corners of your imagination with Willow, for the first time ever on stunning Blu-ray! Written and produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, the film tells a timeless fantasy tale in which heroes come in all sizes…and adventure is the greatest magic of all. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the unforgettable classic has been fully digitally restored and debuts on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack March 12, 2013 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The Willow Blu-ray and DVD include a dazzling array of extras with never-before-seen exclusive content such as deleted scenes with remarks from Ron Howard, a personal video diary of Warwick Davis, matte paintings and much more. In addition, look out for Ron Howard’s new introduction for the original 1988 featurette “The Making of an Adventure,” as well as special effect legend Dennis Muren’s new intro to his piece,...
- 3/9/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Above: 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (Michael Curtiz, USA, 1932).
When I wrote about the posters of 1933 last week this was one poster I deliberately held back (though 20,000 Years in Sing Sing was released on Christmas Eve 1932, it is included in Film Forum’s retrospective). The early 1930s, no less than today—though the execution was a lot more interesting— was an era of big floating heads in movie posters. While 1920s movies had the occasional floating head poster for their biggest stars, artists and studios still favored the look of early silent posters with their head-to-toe portraits and snippets of narrative. Though Norma Desmond said famously of the silent era “We didn’t need dialogue...we had faces!” it was ironically with the coming of sound that faces started to dominate movie posters and, until Saul Bass, minimalism in American movie posters was almost non-existent.
All that makes the 20,000 Years poster,...
When I wrote about the posters of 1933 last week this was one poster I deliberately held back (though 20,000 Years in Sing Sing was released on Christmas Eve 1932, it is included in Film Forum’s retrospective). The early 1930s, no less than today—though the execution was a lot more interesting— was an era of big floating heads in movie posters. While 1920s movies had the occasional floating head poster for their biggest stars, artists and studios still favored the look of early silent posters with their head-to-toe portraits and snippets of narrative. Though Norma Desmond said famously of the silent era “We didn’t need dialogue...we had faces!” it was ironically with the coming of sound that faces started to dominate movie posters and, until Saul Bass, minimalism in American movie posters was almost non-existent.
All that makes the 20,000 Years poster,...
- 2/22/2013
- by Adrian Curry
- MUBI
In 1988, Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice was released, signaling a “darker” style (his previous studio film was Pee Wee’S Big Adventure) that would become his signature for many years to come. Michael Keaton, who played the titular “ghost with the most” was fairly well known from his performances in Mr. Mom and Gung Ho, but wasn’t exactly “on fire,” until after the release of Beetlejuice (and then, of course,...
- 5/1/2012
- by Paul Shirey
- JoBlo.com
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. Each week we bring you the highlights from Gcrn, with descriptions and links to each and every episode. But first a word from Gcrn’s TFG1MIke:
TFG1Mike checking in with the Blogomatic3000 fans. We have a Brand Spankin’ New site design! The GeekCast Radio Network Version 3.0 launched September 1, 2011. The site has a brand new layout while retaining the old color scheme. We also have streamlined content. Say you are looking for podcasts on cartoons well there is a tab for just that. Head on over to GeekCast Radio Network v3.0 to leave your thoughts on the new site and see what Steve/Megatron has to say about it. Any and all comments are appreciated. We also announced 2 new podcast projects for 2012 see what they are below.
Attf v2.0 – Episode 13 – Brainiac!
TFG1Mike checking in with the Blogomatic3000 fans. We have a Brand Spankin’ New site design! The GeekCast Radio Network Version 3.0 launched September 1, 2011. The site has a brand new layout while retaining the old color scheme. We also have streamlined content. Say you are looking for podcasts on cartoons well there is a tab for just that. Head on over to GeekCast Radio Network v3.0 to leave your thoughts on the new site and see what Steve/Megatron has to say about it. Any and all comments are appreciated. We also announced 2 new podcast projects for 2012 see what they are below.
Attf v2.0 – Episode 13 – Brainiac!
- 9/5/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films has collaborated with Fox Star Studios and a short press announcement for the same was held yesterday 8th June at J.W. Marriot, Mumbai. Fox Star will be producing their Raaz 3 (in 3D) and Informer. This is the first time that a Hollywood studio will be co-producing an Indian 3D horror movie. Along with the two filmmakers, directors Kunal Deshmukh and Vikram Bhatt as well as stars Emraan Hashmi, Jacqueline Fernandes and Randeep Hooda were present. Prachi Desai, who got stuck in the traffic, could not make it to the event.
Gung ho about the collaboration Mahesh Bhatt said, "This is the stuff that dreams are made of. We are very happy with this alliance. It is a moment to celebrate for us." He was sure that Kunal's Informer would be a great success. Having struck gold with Jannat, Kunal's next Tum Mile was a box-office bomb.
Gung ho about the collaboration Mahesh Bhatt said, "This is the stuff that dreams are made of. We are very happy with this alliance. It is a moment to celebrate for us." He was sure that Kunal's Informer would be a great success. Having struck gold with Jannat, Kunal's next Tum Mile was a box-office bomb.
- 6/9/2011
- Bollyspice
Ron Howard has carved out an eclectic career behind the camera over the past 30-plus years, from political dramas and historical thrillers to romances and fantasies and everything in between. Many of his films are good - and some of them are even great. It's hard to believe that the same freckled kid who played Opie and Richie Cunningham on the small screen is the man behind some 30 films, including coming-of-age gems, forthright looks at the family unit and coy comedies.
This week, he returns to the genre that made him famous with his first full-on comedy since Gung Ho in 1986. The Dilemma stars Vince Vaughn as a man who catches his best friend's wife (Winona Ryder) cheating on him and struggles to decide whether he should turn her in or keep his nose out of it.
With his return to making films designed to tickle our funnybone, we thought...
This week, he returns to the genre that made him famous with his first full-on comedy since Gung Ho in 1986. The Dilemma stars Vince Vaughn as a man who catches his best friend's wife (Winona Ryder) cheating on him and struggles to decide whether he should turn her in or keep his nose out of it.
With his return to making films designed to tickle our funnybone, we thought...
- 1/15/2011
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
What would you do if you were out one day and witnessed your best friend’s girl hooking up with some other guy? Would you tell your best friend? That’s the central premise behind The Dilemma, which marks director Ron Howard’s return to comedy since 2000’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In his earlier days as a director, Howard was also responsible for such comedic classics as Gung Ho, Splash and Night Shift, so seeing him back doing funny stuff should be a welcomed surprise for those kids who grew up with his films in the ‘80s. Vince Vaughn and Kevin James play the best friends, while Jennifer Connelly and Winona Ryder play their respective significant others. One day while out in the park, Vaughn spots Ryder hooking up with a young stud played by Channing...
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- 9/17/2010
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
The mythical story of Dock Ellis and the no-hitter he pitched in 1970 while on LSD is one giant matryoshka doll. There's layer upon exquisite layer to be uncovered: The black power movement, the war on drugs, Major League Baseball's free-agency era. And that's just the first couple of layers.
In the last year, the story of Ellis, who died in 2008, has been resurrected in song -- it's the sixth time -- with folkie Todd Snider's "America's Favorite Pastime." That was followed by artist James Blagden's psychedelic animated short, "Dock Ellis & the LSD No-No." Now there's a movie, "No No: A Dockumentary," in production.
Austin filmmakers Jeffrey Radice and Mike Blizzard, "No No"'s writer/director and producer, respectively, took the occasion of June 12th, the 40th anniversary of Ellis' no-hitter with the Pittsburgh Pirates, to debut a seven-minute trailer of their forthcoming documentary. The location was The Highball, the...
In the last year, the story of Ellis, who died in 2008, has been resurrected in song -- it's the sixth time -- with folkie Todd Snider's "America's Favorite Pastime." That was followed by artist James Blagden's psychedelic animated short, "Dock Ellis & the LSD No-No." Now there's a movie, "No No: A Dockumentary," in production.
Austin filmmakers Jeffrey Radice and Mike Blizzard, "No No"'s writer/director and producer, respectively, took the occasion of June 12th, the 40th anniversary of Ellis' no-hitter with the Pittsburgh Pirates, to debut a seven-minute trailer of their forthcoming documentary. The location was The Highball, the...
- 6/24/2010
- by Michael Hoinski
- ifc.com
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