A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
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Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
- 6/8/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Sabrina Carpenter is a master of the art of the music video and her clip for “Please Please Please” is no exception. The storyline for the video might be a little confusing to viewers who aren’t huge fans of the “Espresso” singer. Carpenter revealed that the music video for “Please Please Please” was connected to one of her previous hits. Interestingly, “Please Please Please” also drew inspiration from a number of classic movies.
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ is a sequel to ‘Espresso’
According to a 2024 Vogue article, Carpenter reflected on the popularity of her single “Espresso.” “I’m feeling like I will never pay for another coffee again, and I’m so grateful and excited for people to hear the whole record,” she said. “It’s so close to me!”
The “Nonsense” singer said that the “Please Please Please” singer was a sequel to the “Espresso” video.
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ is a sequel to ‘Espresso’
According to a 2024 Vogue article, Carpenter reflected on the popularity of her single “Espresso.” “I’m feeling like I will never pay for another coffee again, and I’m so grateful and excited for people to hear the whole record,” she said. “It’s so close to me!”
The “Nonsense” singer said that the “Please Please Please” singer was a sequel to the “Espresso” video.
- 6/8/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The list of movies is only guaranteed to be available until the end of June, but until then Apple TV+ customers can watch some true classics.
Apple TV+ is continuing to step out of its wheelhouse and try something new in 2024. At the start of March, the streamer imported a wide selection of movies from various Hollywood studios, marking the first time in its history that Apple TV+ had added on a substantial number of non-original titles. Those films were only available for a limited time, some as short as a few weeks, but it proved popular enough for the platform to add more in April. Now, as first reported by 9to5 Mac, Apple TV+ is rolling out another wave of licensed films as it tries to determine which ones its audience are responding to the most.
Key Details: A total of 56 new movies are now available to stream on...
Apple TV+ is continuing to step out of its wheelhouse and try something new in 2024. At the start of March, the streamer imported a wide selection of movies from various Hollywood studios, marking the first time in its history that Apple TV+ had added on a substantial number of non-original titles. Those films were only available for a limited time, some as short as a few weeks, but it proved popular enough for the platform to add more in April. Now, as first reported by 9to5 Mac, Apple TV+ is rolling out another wave of licensed films as it tries to determine which ones its audience are responding to the most.
Key Details: A total of 56 new movies are now available to stream on...
- 6/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has been a primary player in the television frontier for quite some time now. The drama of cowboys, ranchers, politicians, lawyers, and Native Americans, with generations of simmering tension between them has found a strong foothold in the industry as viewers flock to the screens to witness Sheridan’s mastery at work.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]However, recent developments at Paramount with Kevin Costner have put a halt to their smooth sailing operation. With Yellowstone now facing its end and characters and plotlines heading toward a swift conclusion, the show’s creator has now been tasked with finding a greener pasture for the Dutton family, and if rumors are to be believed, it will have Matthew McConaughey or Michelle Pfeiffer’s in the mix.
Taylor Sheridan Fails to Lock Down a New Lead for Spin-off
Not too long ago, rumors about Matthew McConaughey taking over the reins...
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]However, recent developments at Paramount with Kevin Costner have put a halt to their smooth sailing operation. With Yellowstone now facing its end and characters and plotlines heading toward a swift conclusion, the show’s creator has now been tasked with finding a greener pasture for the Dutton family, and if rumors are to be believed, it will have Matthew McConaughey or Michelle Pfeiffer’s in the mix.
Taylor Sheridan Fails to Lock Down a New Lead for Spin-off
Not too long ago, rumors about Matthew McConaughey taking over the reins...
- 6/2/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Certain films become permanently carved as classics, those that make cinematic history, and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather is one such masterpiece. From its unforgettable rendition of the mafia to the entrancing performances of Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, the 1972 gangster film is perhaps one of Hollywood’s greatest pride.
The Godfather (1972) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Over 50 years later, however, the long-standing debate about whether Pacino beat the game or Brando, holds just as much weight even today. And it looks like it might not get settled anytime soon.
The Pervasive Debate Stemming From The Godfather
While The Godfather may not be Francis Ford Coppola’s most treasured creation of his, it is nevertheless one of his most showstopping films ever. And thanks to the gripping character portrayals by industry titans like Al Pacino and Marlon Brando, it was worshipped by critics and fans alike (via IMDb).
There was a...
The Godfather (1972) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Over 50 years later, however, the long-standing debate about whether Pacino beat the game or Brando, holds just as much weight even today. And it looks like it might not get settled anytime soon.
The Pervasive Debate Stemming From The Godfather
While The Godfather may not be Francis Ford Coppola’s most treasured creation of his, it is nevertheless one of his most showstopping films ever. And thanks to the gripping character portrayals by industry titans like Al Pacino and Marlon Brando, it was worshipped by critics and fans alike (via IMDb).
There was a...
- 6/2/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
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Whether you want to watch the new season of Love Island USA or catch up on old episodes of The Office, now’s your chance to get one of the best streaming discounts on a Peacock subscription we’ve seen since Black Friday.
From now until June 30, new subscribers can get a one-year Peacock subscription for just $19.99 using the coupon code Streamthedeal. Comparatively, Peacock’s 12-month plan usually...
Whether you want to watch the new season of Love Island USA or catch up on old episodes of The Office, now’s your chance to get one of the best streaming discounts on a Peacock subscription we’ve seen since Black Friday.
From now until June 30, new subscribers can get a one-year Peacock subscription for just $19.99 using the coupon code Streamthedeal. Comparatively, Peacock’s 12-month plan usually...
- 5/31/2024
- by John Lonsdale and Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Some kind of creature from Aggro DR1FTImage: Courtesy of Edglrd
At Metrograph in downtown Manhattan last month, Harmony Korine, clad in a neon ski mask, introduced his new film, Aggro Dr1ft, to a room of about 75% men. The film, which had played the festival circuit during the preceding fall...
At Metrograph in downtown Manhattan last month, Harmony Korine, clad in a neon ski mask, introduced his new film, Aggro Dr1ft, to a room of about 75% men. The film, which had played the festival circuit during the preceding fall...
- 5/31/2024
- by Drew Gillis
- avclub.com
Even the best filmmakers in history take big, ambitious swings and completely miss the mark at times. In the case of Brian De Palma – the supremely talented New Hollywood director behind such all-time great classics as Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way, and more – many consider his most glaring cinematic blemish to be tone deaf adaptation of The Bonfire of the Vanities in 1990. However, if general moviegoers and De Palma fans knew about the crushing production woes relating to the ending of his uneven 1998 crime thriller Snake Eyes, perhaps they’d reassess their opinion.
Indeed, the original ending of Snake Eyes is so drastically different than what transpires at the end of the theatrical cut that it’s nearly impossible to judge the movie’s intentional merits versus the final product. Of course, the grand irony about the brutally botched ending of Snake Eyes is...
Indeed, the original ending of Snake Eyes is so drastically different than what transpires at the end of the theatrical cut that it’s nearly impossible to judge the movie’s intentional merits versus the final product. Of course, the grand irony about the brutally botched ending of Snake Eyes is...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
Oliver Stone has always had one eye pointed south of the U.S. border.
It began with his phenomenal script for Brian De Palma’s Scarface, which transformed the famous Chicago gangster into a hardened Cuban refugee. After that, Stone directed the photojournalist saga Salvador, about the deadly civil war that gripped El Salvador in the 1980s. And later on he made a handful of documentaries about Latin American leaders, two of them featuring Fidel Castro and another one including such leftist figureheads as Hugo Chávez and Evo Morales.
Stone’s fascination with the dirty politics and violent class struggles of the southern hemisphere seems to perfectly align with the dramatic twists and nonstop conspiracies present in much of his other fictional work, from J.F.K. to Nixon to W to Snowden. In the director’s world, which he argues is ours as well, leaders are either corruptible or taken down by the corrupt,...
It began with his phenomenal script for Brian De Palma’s Scarface, which transformed the famous Chicago gangster into a hardened Cuban refugee. After that, Stone directed the photojournalist saga Salvador, about the deadly civil war that gripped El Salvador in the 1980s. And later on he made a handful of documentaries about Latin American leaders, two of them featuring Fidel Castro and another one including such leftist figureheads as Hugo Chávez and Evo Morales.
Stone’s fascination with the dirty politics and violent class struggles of the southern hemisphere seems to perfectly align with the dramatic twists and nonstop conspiracies present in much of his other fictional work, from J.F.K. to Nixon to W to Snowden. In the director’s world, which he argues is ours as well, leaders are either corruptible or taken down by the corrupt,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the 1980s, you would have been hard-pressed to find anybody who had access to cocaine not on cocaine. And that especially went for those in the world of entertainment. As such, it was only a matter of time before a movie would give it the spotlight…and that movie was 1983’s Scarface. Appropriately enough, Oliver Stone — then a serious lover of booger sugar — was tasked to write Scarface. All he needed to do was kick his habit…
In an excerpt from the new book “The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface”, Oliver Stone remembered being in serious need of a hit, having just helmed flop The Hand. At the time, he admitted, “I was on cocaine. I was doing cocaine, and I was really an addict, without knowing it.” He added, “I did all the research for Scarface on cocaine, in and out of the country. It was...
In an excerpt from the new book “The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface”, Oliver Stone remembered being in serious need of a hit, having just helmed flop The Hand. At the time, he admitted, “I was on cocaine. I was doing cocaine, and I was really an addict, without knowing it.” He added, “I did all the research for Scarface on cocaine, in and out of the country. It was...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Despite being seen as a step down compared to the original trilogy, George Lucas’ prequel trilogy did add something new to the galaxy far, far away, which can’t be said for the sequels. While it was 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker that put the final nail in the coffin for the sequel trilogy, which pushed Disney to stray away from the big screen releases, the initial entry too failed to win over Lucas.
Lucas criticized the films for their lack of originality, and fans couldn’t agree more with that sentiment, especially in the case of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Lucas Was Disappointed by the Lack of Originality in The Force Awakens
A Still from Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Walt Disney Pictures
For George Lucas, it was important that each entry added something new to the franchise, and was disappointed to find out that the first...
Lucas criticized the films for their lack of originality, and fans couldn’t agree more with that sentiment, especially in the case of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Lucas Was Disappointed by the Lack of Originality in The Force Awakens
A Still from Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Walt Disney Pictures
For George Lucas, it was important that each entry added something new to the franchise, and was disappointed to find out that the first...
- 5/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Our latest look at new and recent books about (or connected to) cinema includes looks at a couple beloved classics (Scarface and The Blues Brothers), a unique photography book by Dune dudes Josh Brolin and Greig Fraser, and a deeply involving account of the life of iconic Warhol superstar Candy Darling. Plus, we’ll run through some noteworthy novels that belong on your summer reading list. The world is yours, friends.
The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface by Glenn Kenny (Hanover Square Press)
If you are a film fan who has read Glenn Kenny’s Made Men, the blood-drenched dive into the making of Goodfellas, there is a good chance it is one of your favorite books. Kenny’s follow-up is a look into the creation and legacy of another ultra-violent classic, Brian De Palma’s Scarface. Unsurprisingly, The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface is damn...
The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface by Glenn Kenny (Hanover Square Press)
If you are a film fan who has read Glenn Kenny’s Made Men, the blood-drenched dive into the making of Goodfellas, there is a good chance it is one of your favorite books. Kenny’s follow-up is a look into the creation and legacy of another ultra-violent classic, Brian De Palma’s Scarface. Unsurprisingly, The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface is damn...
- 5/14/2024
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
10. Bill Cutting from Gangs of New York (2002)
Authoritarian, ruthless, and cunning, Daniel Day Lewis’ Bill the Butcher stole the screen in Gangs of New York every time he appeared. His presence alone was menacing enough to make people drop on their knees and pray, and his impeccable skills with the knife only added a flair of danger to the man that already embodied it.
9. Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Nucky’s silver tongue and immaculate looks made him into the most charming type of gangster: the one everyone loves. Thanks to his persuasive skills and the ability to seamlessly blend his legal and illegal businesses, Steve Buscemi’s Nucky controlled the entirety of Atlantic City with few who could — or wanted to — oppose him.
8. Frank Costello from The Departed (2006)
Jack Nicholson managed to make his Frank Costello a proper charmer. This Irish crime lord preferred to largely stay behind the scenes,...
Authoritarian, ruthless, and cunning, Daniel Day Lewis’ Bill the Butcher stole the screen in Gangs of New York every time he appeared. His presence alone was menacing enough to make people drop on their knees and pray, and his impeccable skills with the knife only added a flair of danger to the man that already embodied it.
9. Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Nucky’s silver tongue and immaculate looks made him into the most charming type of gangster: the one everyone loves. Thanks to his persuasive skills and the ability to seamlessly blend his legal and illegal businesses, Steve Buscemi’s Nucky controlled the entirety of Atlantic City with few who could — or wanted to — oppose him.
8. Frank Costello from The Departed (2006)
Jack Nicholson managed to make his Frank Costello a proper charmer. This Irish crime lord preferred to largely stay behind the scenes,...
- 5/12/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
“Hotel Cocaine” is a new “Scarface”-inspired Stan Original crime miniseries starring Danny Pino, streaming June 16, 2024 on MGM+:
“…’Hotel Cocaine’ is the story of ‘Roman Compte’, general manager of ‘The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was ‘Casablanca’ on cocaine.
“Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, ‘CIA’ and ‘FBI’ agents, models, sports stars and musicians all frequented the hotel and its glitzy nightclub and restaurant.
“Compte walks the tightrope between the ‘DEA’, who have his daughter’s fate in their hands, and his older brother ‘Nestor’, Miami’s biggest supplier of cocaine. Together, the pair face ruthless rival Colombian cocaine suppliers as the brothers ensure their drug domination in Miami and keep their families safe…”
Cast also includes Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson and Corina Bradley.
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Hotel Cocaine’ is the story of ‘Roman Compte’, general manager of ‘The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was ‘Casablanca’ on cocaine.
“Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, ‘CIA’ and ‘FBI’ agents, models, sports stars and musicians all frequented the hotel and its glitzy nightclub and restaurant.
“Compte walks the tightrope between the ‘DEA’, who have his daughter’s fate in their hands, and his older brother ‘Nestor’, Miami’s biggest supplier of cocaine. Together, the pair face ruthless rival Colombian cocaine suppliers as the brothers ensure their drug domination in Miami and keep their families safe…”
Cast also includes Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson and Corina Bradley.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Brian De Palma apparently was less than enthused by Pauline Kael’s scathing “Body Double” review. The legendary critic didn’t seem to grasp what De Palma was attempting with his 1984 meta noir send-up of Hollywood.
The auteur’s take on “Rear Window” centered on a struggling actor (Craig Wasson) who seems to witness a murder while housesitting for his friend’s (Gregg Henry) pal. His relationship with a rising young porn actress (Melanie Griffith) leads to him investigating whether or not his voyeurism could solve a crime.
“Body Double,” which is receiving a theatrical re-release as part of Netflix’s Milestone Movies program in honor of its 40th anniversary, was received “harshly” by critics, according to actor Henry, who reunited with writer/director/producer De Palma after having a single yet memorable line in “Scarface.” Henry went on to work with De Palma for six more films.
“You always...
The auteur’s take on “Rear Window” centered on a struggling actor (Craig Wasson) who seems to witness a murder while housesitting for his friend’s (Gregg Henry) pal. His relationship with a rising young porn actress (Melanie Griffith) leads to him investigating whether or not his voyeurism could solve a crime.
“Body Double,” which is receiving a theatrical re-release as part of Netflix’s Milestone Movies program in honor of its 40th anniversary, was received “harshly” by critics, according to actor Henry, who reunited with writer/director/producer De Palma after having a single yet memorable line in “Scarface.” Henry went on to work with De Palma for six more films.
“You always...
- 5/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
What Is Knuckles' Theme Song in the Paramount Plus Series? Soundtrack Explored - Main Image
After waiting a while, Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 finally got his spinoff series. If you already watched the show, you may be wondering what Knuckles' Paramount theme song is. Here's the song title along with the other songs in its soundtrack.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Knuckles, so proceed with caution.
What is Knuckles TV Series About?
In Knuckles, we find the titular character struggling to adjust to a quiet life in the suburbs. After all, Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) was a strong enemy of Sonic in the former film.
As he tries to settle into his new life in Green Hills, he frequently finds himself in trouble with Maddie (voiced by Tika Sumpter).
Later, he decides to become a mentor to the local sheriff's deputy, Wade (voiced by Adam Pally...
After waiting a while, Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 finally got his spinoff series. If you already watched the show, you may be wondering what Knuckles' Paramount theme song is. Here's the song title along with the other songs in its soundtrack.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Knuckles, so proceed with caution.
What is Knuckles TV Series About?
In Knuckles, we find the titular character struggling to adjust to a quiet life in the suburbs. After all, Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) was a strong enemy of Sonic in the former film.
As he tries to settle into his new life in Green Hills, he frequently finds himself in trouble with Maddie (voiced by Tika Sumpter).
Later, he decides to become a mentor to the local sheriff's deputy, Wade (voiced by Adam Pally...
- 4/30/2024
- EpicStream
Jaws, The Shawshank Redemption, Blade Runner, Goodfellas and more are getting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbooks in the UK.
The Film Vault range of physical media releases has previously seen much-loved films presented in deluxe packaging, with assorted extra materials in the box. They’re on the pricey side, but there’s no denying the love that’s gone into putting them together.
Now, a slightly more economic range of reissues for the seven films in the range so far is incoming, which sees the same movies now arriving in fresh Steelbook packaging. The distinctive artwork from the earlier releases is included, and there’s brand new art on the reverse of each as well. The artwork has been designed by Matt Ferguson and Florey of Vice Press.
Each release gives you the release of the film with assorted extras as per before. Each also comes with an acetate o-ring,...
The Film Vault range of physical media releases has previously seen much-loved films presented in deluxe packaging, with assorted extra materials in the box. They’re on the pricey side, but there’s no denying the love that’s gone into putting them together.
Now, a slightly more economic range of reissues for the seven films in the range so far is incoming, which sees the same movies now arriving in fresh Steelbook packaging. The distinctive artwork from the earlier releases is included, and there’s brand new art on the reverse of each as well. The artwork has been designed by Matt Ferguson and Florey of Vice Press.
Each release gives you the release of the film with assorted extras as per before. Each also comes with an acetate o-ring,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Britain’s contributions to the cinematic form have been vast and glorious. Aardman Animation. Alfred Hitchcock. Olivia Colman. 007. High up that list, too, is the British gangster movie – sure, America may often get the genre limelight with classics like Goodfellas, The Godfather trilogy, and Scarface, but nobody does dark, gritty, violent, and darkly humorous quite like the British. You certainly wouldn’t catch football-hardman-turned-movie-hardman Vinnie Jones rolling down the street with some poor geezer’s bonce trapped in his car window anywhere else, that’s for sure!
And so, with tracksuits on, geezer nicknames doled out, and knuckles dusted, Team Empire assembled a list of the very best British gangster movies ever made. From comedy classics, to bruising turn-of-the-century tales of brutality and crime, to contemporary subversions of the genre formula, we’ve covered all bases. These are films of culture, sophistication, genius. A little bit more than an 'ot dog,...
And so, with tracksuits on, geezer nicknames doled out, and knuckles dusted, Team Empire assembled a list of the very best British gangster movies ever made. From comedy classics, to bruising turn-of-the-century tales of brutality and crime, to contemporary subversions of the genre formula, we’ve covered all bases. These are films of culture, sophistication, genius. A little bit more than an 'ot dog,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Empire Staff
- Empire - Movies
Thanks to films like Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All, Luca Guadagnino has established himself as a filmmaker who knows how to narrate complex stories with such charm that will end up leaving you speechless. And now, the Italian director will soon be coming out with yet another masterpiece as he teams up with renowned actress, Julia Roberts.
A still from Call Me by Your Name
While we do not doubt that Luca Guadagnino is going to hit a home run once again with After the Hunt, several sources have something to say that makes us even more confident in the filmmaker’s upcoming art. According to those who had the privilege of reading the script of After the Hunt, the film could have some similarities with a critically acclaimed film starring Cate Blanchett – Tár.
Luca Guadagnino’s Upcoming Film Reminds People of Tár Luca Guadagnino in...
A still from Call Me by Your Name
While we do not doubt that Luca Guadagnino is going to hit a home run once again with After the Hunt, several sources have something to say that makes us even more confident in the filmmaker’s upcoming art. According to those who had the privilege of reading the script of After the Hunt, the film could have some similarities with a critically acclaimed film starring Cate Blanchett – Tár.
Luca Guadagnino’s Upcoming Film Reminds People of Tár Luca Guadagnino in...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In the whole history of cinema, only a handful of actors have managed to create such a deep significant impression as Al Pacino has. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of American cinema, the legend has delivered masterclasss, one after the other, in each and every role he has taken.
A Pacino (Image: YouTube | Jimmy Kimmel Live)
With a more than five decades-long career, Pacino has won numerous awards and accolades for his unforgettable performances in films such as The Godfather, Scarface, and Scent of a Woman. Yet when it comes to regrets, the acclaimed actor only laments not being able to work with one visionary director.
Al Pacino Mourns Turning Down One Oscar-Winning Movie
A still from Days of Heaven
While there are many actors and actresses who have graced the film industry with their great talents, Al Pacino is just a grade above the rest.
A Pacino (Image: YouTube | Jimmy Kimmel Live)
With a more than five decades-long career, Pacino has won numerous awards and accolades for his unforgettable performances in films such as The Godfather, Scarface, and Scent of a Woman. Yet when it comes to regrets, the acclaimed actor only laments not being able to work with one visionary director.
Al Pacino Mourns Turning Down One Oscar-Winning Movie
A still from Days of Heaven
While there are many actors and actresses who have graced the film industry with their great talents, Al Pacino is just a grade above the rest.
- 3/27/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Following the success of Jonathan Demme's "The Silence of the Lambs" in 1991, Hollywood released an eight-year-long tidal wave of serial killer thrillers, each one pulpier than the last. This was the era of "Seven," "Copycat," "Along Came a Spider," "Jennifer 8," "See No Evil," "Eye of the Beholder," "Sliver," "Knight Moves," and any number of others. Right at the end of the decade came Phillip Noyce's 1999 thriller "The Bone Collector," based on the airport novel by Jeffery Deaver. Deaver's original novel was the first of the long-running Lincoln Rhyme series, a series that saw its 16th installment published in 2023. Lincoln Rhyme, thanks to a spinal accident, could not move his body below his neck, and fought crime from his bed, deducting details, looking at pictures, and relying on his team.
In the film adaptation, Denzel Washington played Lincoln Rhyme and Angelina Jolie played his plucky crime fighting partner Amelia Donaghy.
In the film adaptation, Denzel Washington played Lincoln Rhyme and Angelina Jolie played his plucky crime fighting partner Amelia Donaghy.
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Al Pacino has announced a new memoir titled Sonny Boy.
Due on October 8th via Penguin Press (pre-order here), Sonny Boy will see Pacino reminisce on the breadth of his life’s experiences, touching on “all of his great roles, his essential collaborations, and his important relationships,” according to its publisher.
Speaking to People, Pacino said: “I wrote Sonny Boy to express what I’ve seen and been through in my life. It has been an incredibly personal and revealing experience to reflect on this journey and what acting has allowed me to do and the worlds it has opened up… My whole life has been a moonshot, and I’ve been a pretty lucky guy so far.”
Upon its release in October, Sonny Boy will be available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. Pacino will narrate the audiobook himself. Pre-orders are ongoing.
On Sunday, Pacino presented the award...
Due on October 8th via Penguin Press (pre-order here), Sonny Boy will see Pacino reminisce on the breadth of his life’s experiences, touching on “all of his great roles, his essential collaborations, and his important relationships,” according to its publisher.
Speaking to People, Pacino said: “I wrote Sonny Boy to express what I’ve seen and been through in my life. It has been an incredibly personal and revealing experience to reflect on this journey and what acting has allowed me to do and the worlds it has opened up… My whole life has been a moonshot, and I’ve been a pretty lucky guy so far.”
Upon its release in October, Sonny Boy will be available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. Pacino will narrate the audiobook himself. Pre-orders are ongoing.
On Sunday, Pacino presented the award...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Al Pacino’s unconventional delivery of the 2024 Oscars’ best picture winner Sunday night had some people in the audience wondering if the Godfather star was winging it with Oscar tradition, but Pacino says he was largely following the Academy’s own script.
“There seems to be some controversy about my not mentioning every film by name last night before announcing the best picture award,” Pacino said in a statement issued Monday. “I just want to be clear it was not my intention to omit them, rather a choice by the producers not to have them said again since they were highlighted individually throughout the ceremony. I was honored to be a part of the evening and chose to follow the way they wished for this award to be presented.
“I realize being nominated is a huge milestone in one’s life and to not be fully recognized is offensive and hurtful,...
“There seems to be some controversy about my not mentioning every film by name last night before announcing the best picture award,” Pacino said in a statement issued Monday. “I just want to be clear it was not my intention to omit them, rather a choice by the producers not to have them said again since they were highlighted individually throughout the ceremony. I was honored to be a part of the evening and chose to follow the way they wished for this award to be presented.
“I realize being nominated is a huge milestone in one’s life and to not be fully recognized is offensive and hurtful,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For an Academy Awards that were meant to be incredibly predictable, there were still plenty of moments at the 2024 Oscars that kept the in-house audience on their toes.
Working backwards, it cannot be understated how disruptive Al Pacino’s presentation of the Best Picture winner was in the room. Those in the know were already thrown off by his haphazard nod to “The Godfather Part II,” clearly an attempt to save face by the veteran Best Actor winner, a bit of misdirection involving his missing “Scarface” co-star Michelle Pfeiffer, who had previously been announced as a presenter on this year’s show.
And yet, the most unsettling moment was Pacino’s casual delivery of “And my eyes see ‘Oppenheimer,’” which was met with silence, as the Dolby Theatre audience tried to process if he was serious or not. On YouTube, the whole moment plays at a little bit of a faster pace,...
Working backwards, it cannot be understated how disruptive Al Pacino’s presentation of the Best Picture winner was in the room. Those in the know were already thrown off by his haphazard nod to “The Godfather Part II,” clearly an attempt to save face by the veteran Best Actor winner, a bit of misdirection involving his missing “Scarface” co-star Michelle Pfeiffer, who had previously been announced as a presenter on this year’s show.
And yet, the most unsettling moment was Pacino’s casual delivery of “And my eyes see ‘Oppenheimer,’” which was met with silence, as the Dolby Theatre audience tried to process if he was serious or not. On YouTube, the whole moment plays at a little bit of a faster pace,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
All evening, the Oscar ceremony appeared on course for a Scarface reunion of Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer to introduce the final award for Best Picture.
Instead, Pacino walked out by himself to present the category, with the announcer portraying this as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of one of Pacino’s signature movies, The Godfather.
Related: The Oscars: Best Looks From The Red Carpet
While the Scarface reunion was never formally announced, it was fully expected, and Pacino and Pfeiffer were both confirmed as presenters, so Pacino going solo was a surprise.
According to sources, Pfeiffer was not able to attend the ceremony for personal family reasons and was on the East Coast Sunday night.
Related: ‘Oppenheimer’ Director Christopher Nolan Takes Home Directing Prize And Thanks Academy For Cementing His Legacy
As he walked on stage, Pacino was greeted...
Instead, Pacino walked out by himself to present the category, with the announcer portraying this as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of one of Pacino’s signature movies, The Godfather.
Related: The Oscars: Best Looks From The Red Carpet
While the Scarface reunion was never formally announced, it was fully expected, and Pacino and Pfeiffer were both confirmed as presenters, so Pacino going solo was a surprise.
According to sources, Pfeiffer was not able to attend the ceremony for personal family reasons and was on the East Coast Sunday night.
Related: ‘Oppenheimer’ Director Christopher Nolan Takes Home Directing Prize And Thanks Academy For Cementing His Legacy
As he walked on stage, Pacino was greeted...
- 3/11/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy Awards are finally (almost) here, sending off the spectacular cinematic year of 2023 with bang.
The 2024 Oscars will take place tonight, with Jimmy Kimmel returning to host. This year’s crop of contenders range from “Barbie” to “Oppenheimer,” “American Fiction” to “The Holdovers,” and “Anatomy of a Fall” to “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
While certain categories seem to have a sure frontrunner — like Lily Gladstone in the Best Actress race for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer” star Robert Downey Jr. as Best Supporting Actor, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers” — others are thoroughly a toss-up in terms of predictions.
Will Best Adapted Screenplay go to Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig for “Barbie,” to Christopher Nolan for his WWII epic “Oppenheimer,” or to Cord Jefferson for his satirical take on novel “Erasure,” which gave us “American Fiction...
The 2024 Oscars will take place tonight, with Jimmy Kimmel returning to host. This year’s crop of contenders range from “Barbie” to “Oppenheimer,” “American Fiction” to “The Holdovers,” and “Anatomy of a Fall” to “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
While certain categories seem to have a sure frontrunner — like Lily Gladstone in the Best Actress race for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer” star Robert Downey Jr. as Best Supporting Actor, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers” — others are thoroughly a toss-up in terms of predictions.
Will Best Adapted Screenplay go to Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig for “Barbie,” to Christopher Nolan for his WWII epic “Oppenheimer,” or to Cord Jefferson for his satirical take on novel “Erasure,” which gave us “American Fiction...
- 3/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Is Yorgos Lanthimos’ horny fairytale Poor Things really available to stream on the home of straight-up fairytales, Disney+? Yes — kinda.
As of March 7th, the film has become available to stream on Disney+ in the UK, and on Hulu in the United States. But thanks to Disney+ and Hulu’s ongoing integration, viewers in the US with the bundle have the option to watch Poor Things directly on Disney+.
What’s notable about this is Poor Things’ graphic content. As Consequence’s Clint Worthington noted in his review, the film features “everything from rampant scenes of acrobatic sex to dismemberment and disfigurements of all sorts.” Throughout its narrative, main character Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) — a developing infant’s brain placed in a grown body — discovers masturbation, sexual pleasure, exploitation, and many grim aspects of the modern world.
Not a whole lot of this imagery is exactly what you’d imagine...
As of March 7th, the film has become available to stream on Disney+ in the UK, and on Hulu in the United States. But thanks to Disney+ and Hulu’s ongoing integration, viewers in the US with the bundle have the option to watch Poor Things directly on Disney+.
What’s notable about this is Poor Things’ graphic content. As Consequence’s Clint Worthington noted in his review, the film features “everything from rampant scenes of acrobatic sex to dismemberment and disfigurements of all sorts.” Throughout its narrative, main character Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) — a developing infant’s brain placed in a grown body — discovers masturbation, sexual pleasure, exploitation, and many grim aspects of the modern world.
Not a whole lot of this imagery is exactly what you’d imagine...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the presenters for the upcoming 96th Oscars on March 10.
While names like Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) were expected, as it’s custom for the most recent Best Actor winner to present Best Actress, and the most recent Best Actress winner to present Best Actor, the rest of the slate is almost all past Academy Award winners and arguably the biggest young star of the moment.
Two-time Best Supporting Actor winner Mahershala Ali and Best Actor winner Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”) among them, plus the recent popularity of Season 4, opens the door to the Oscars having a nod to “True Detective” (“Night Country” star Jodie Foster also happens to be a Best Supporting Actress nominee.)
Though the announcement does not package any names together to tease a reunion, one cannot see both...
While names like Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) were expected, as it’s custom for the most recent Best Actor winner to present Best Actress, and the most recent Best Actress winner to present Best Actor, the rest of the slate is almost all past Academy Award winners and arguably the biggest young star of the moment.
Two-time Best Supporting Actor winner Mahershala Ali and Best Actor winner Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”) among them, plus the recent popularity of Season 4, opens the door to the Oscars having a nod to “True Detective” (“Night Country” star Jodie Foster also happens to be a Best Supporting Actress nominee.)
Though the announcement does not package any names together to tease a reunion, one cannot see both...
- 3/5/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
World-renowned director Steven Spielberg was at the height of his career when he made the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List," but he wasn't the only filmmaker who was interested in adapting the novel of the same name for the silver screen. The acclaimed director Billy Wilder, an auteur of classic Hollywood cinema who penned and directed such renowned films as "The Apartment" and "Sunset Boulevard," was also vying for the rights to turn this story into a movie. However, by the time Thomas Keneally's evocative historical novel was published in 1993, Wilder's career was already winding down.
For a long time, Wilder enjoyed one of the most prosperous careers in Hollywood. His Oscar-nominated 1944 film "Double Indemnity" is considered the signal film of noir cinema and the model of the femme fatale trope. After Wilder's smashing success "Sunset Boulevard" earned three Oscars in 1951, he quickly went on to release several star vehicles...
For a long time, Wilder enjoyed one of the most prosperous careers in Hollywood. His Oscar-nominated 1944 film "Double Indemnity" is considered the signal film of noir cinema and the model of the femme fatale trope. After Wilder's smashing success "Sunset Boulevard" earned three Oscars in 1951, he quickly went on to release several star vehicles...
- 3/4/2024
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
In terms of new original content coming to Hulu, March is a slight month, with the streamer’s highlight being the limited series premiere of We Were the Lucky Ones at the end of the month. The show, which is based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times bestselling novel, is inspired by the true story of a Jewish family who are separated at the start of WWII, and who then have to survive in order to eventually reunite. We Were the Lucky Ones stars Joey King from The Kissing Booth films alongside Percy Jackson‘s Logan Lerman, and debuts on March 28.
Here’s everything coming to Hulu (and leaving) in March…
Hulu New Releases – March 2024
March 1
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Here’s everything coming to Hulu (and leaving) in March…
Hulu New Releases – March 2024
March 1
Yu-Gi-Oh! Vrains: Complete Seasons 1-3 (Dubbed) Dark Side of the 90s: Complete Season 2 Dark Side of the 2000s: Complete Season 1 Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem | 2007 Ali | 2001 Bad Teacher | 2011 Batman Begins | 2005 Beasts of the Southern Wild...
- 3/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
This March, Hulu will ring in spring with dozens of great titles, from Hulu Originals to programs from brands including National Geographic, Fox, FX, ABC, Crunchyroll, and others.
Just announced, Yorgos Lanthimos’ awards darling “Poor Things” will make its streaming premiere on the platform this month after a 90-day theatrical window and three days before this year’s Academy Awards where the absurdist comedy is nominated for 11 statuettes, including Best Picture. Other film favorites getting added to the library in March include “Scarface,” “The Wrestler,” and “My Cousin Vinny.”
The streamer will also host the season premieres of many of ABC’s most popular competition series, including “MasterChef Junior,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “The Masked Singer,” plus the landmark 20th season premiere of “Grey's Anatomy.”
Get your watch list together: find out The Streamable’s top picks for March 2024 at Hulu and continue below to see everything...
Just announced, Yorgos Lanthimos’ awards darling “Poor Things” will make its streaming premiere on the platform this month after a 90-day theatrical window and three days before this year’s Academy Awards where the absurdist comedy is nominated for 11 statuettes, including Best Picture. Other film favorites getting added to the library in March include “Scarface,” “The Wrestler,” and “My Cousin Vinny.”
The streamer will also host the season premieres of many of ABC’s most popular competition series, including “MasterChef Junior,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “The Masked Singer,” plus the landmark 20th season premiere of “Grey's Anatomy.”
Get your watch list together: find out The Streamable’s top picks for March 2024 at Hulu and continue below to see everything...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Tubi has become an undeniable force in streaming. Now, the beloved free streamer is getting a facelift. The familiar logo and orange color scheme have been tossed in favor of a purple and yellow look. The great lineup of movies and TV shows will remain the same.
Watch Now Free TubiTV.com
The new look is rolling out slowly. You can see it on their website, but as of this writing, it’s not reflected in the Apple TV app, for example.
Nearly two-thirds of Tubi’s audience are cord-cutters or “cord nevers” - people who have never subscribed to cable. The service now has 200,000+ movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals, and over 250 live channels.
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Unlike many of its free-streaming peers, Tubi offers a wide variety of top-quality entertainment. Users can watch films like “La La Land,” “Lawrence of Arabia,...
Watch Now Free TubiTV.com
The new look is rolling out slowly. You can see it on their website, but as of this writing, it’s not reflected in the Apple TV app, for example.
Nearly two-thirds of Tubi’s audience are cord-cutters or “cord nevers” - people who have never subscribed to cable. The service now has 200,000+ movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals, and over 250 live channels.
Related: 225+ Streaming Services You Can Try for Free ►
Unlike many of its free-streaming peers, Tubi offers a wide variety of top-quality entertainment. Users can watch films like “La La Land,” “Lawrence of Arabia,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
by Cláudio Alves
As the first lists of Oscar presenters are released, it's fun to try parsing out potential connections between invited names. Even if it's nothing but a brief shot of nostalgia at seeing two familiar faces backed by a classic's main theme, there's something thrilling about the whole apparatus. Since the Oscars have grown so allergic to celebrating cinema's past – unlike the Grammys - these tidbits feel extra special. When perusing the first batch of celebrities, a couple of names stood out. First, we have Michelle Pfeiffer, eternal Film Experience favorite. And then there's Al Pacino, who starred with the blonde star in Brian De Palma's Scarface. The picture just celebrated 40 years last December, making an awards show tribute especially timely.
Would you like to recall Pacino's iconic Tony Montana and Pfeiffer's chilly, sensual Elvira? I know that in my ideal world, she'd have been a...
As the first lists of Oscar presenters are released, it's fun to try parsing out potential connections between invited names. Even if it's nothing but a brief shot of nostalgia at seeing two familiar faces backed by a classic's main theme, there's something thrilling about the whole apparatus. Since the Oscars have grown so allergic to celebrating cinema's past – unlike the Grammys - these tidbits feel extra special. When perusing the first batch of celebrities, a couple of names stood out. First, we have Michelle Pfeiffer, eternal Film Experience favorite. And then there's Al Pacino, who starred with the blonde star in Brian De Palma's Scarface. The picture just celebrated 40 years last December, making an awards show tribute especially timely.
Would you like to recall Pacino's iconic Tony Montana and Pfeiffer's chilly, sensual Elvira? I know that in my ideal world, she'd have been a...
- 2/27/2024
- by Cláudio Alves
- FilmExperience
Al Pacino has worked very hard to craft a reputation in Hollywood that very few have managed to get. Having starred in more masterpieces than perhaps anyone in the history of cinema, he is one of the greatest actors of all time. This title, of course, did not come easy, as the actor is known for having some very unique habits that help him get into the minds of his characters.
Al Pacino in Scarface
He is known for being very erratic and unpredictable when put in front of a camera. So much so, that no take will ever be the same with Pacino. His co-star in his 1995 film, Heat, Hank Azaria, revealed exactly this in a recent post. The actor revealed that the iconic scene of him being yelled at by Al Pacino was unscripted.
Suggested“Why did I pick him? Why him?”: Al Pacino Almost Got Himself...
Al Pacino in Scarface
He is known for being very erratic and unpredictable when put in front of a camera. So much so, that no take will ever be the same with Pacino. His co-star in his 1995 film, Heat, Hank Azaria, revealed exactly this in a recent post. The actor revealed that the iconic scene of him being yelled at by Al Pacino was unscripted.
Suggested“Why did I pick him? Why him?”: Al Pacino Almost Got Himself...
- 2/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Actor Josh Brolin gained wider recognition after she portrayed the character of Thanos in Marvel Cinematic Universe and appeared in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Brolin also appeared as Cable in Deadpool 2 alongside Ryan Reynolds and was highly appreciated for his performance.
The actor has appeared in various other movies, including No Country for Old Men, W., True Grit, Oldboy, Everest, Dune, and more. With Deadpool 3 starring Reynolds and Hugh Jackman scheduled for July release, fans have been curious if Brolin will return as Cable. The actor has finally answered the highly awaited question.
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Since the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman was released and Josh Brolin who portrayed the...
The actor has appeared in various other movies, including No Country for Old Men, W., True Grit, Oldboy, Everest, Dune, and more. With Deadpool 3 starring Reynolds and Hugh Jackman scheduled for July release, fans have been curious if Brolin will return as Cable. The actor has finally answered the highly awaited question.
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Since the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman was released and Josh Brolin who portrayed the...
- 2/19/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Al Pacino is one of the most celebrated and influential actors of all time. He has breathed life into countless roles, etched forever in cinematic history. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his performance in movies such as “Serpico”, “Scarface”, “Scent of a Woman”, and most importantly, “The Godfather”.
A still from The Godfather
The Godfather is a 1972 epic crime thriller directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The movie is easily ranked among one of the greatest and the most inspiring movies ever. It also pushed Pacino’s acting career off to an outstanding start. However, it was not all sunshine and rainbows for the star while doing the movie. At one time, he had the director Coppola wondering why he hired Pacino in the first place!
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A still from The Godfather
The Godfather is a 1972 epic crime thriller directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The movie is easily ranked among one of the greatest and the most inspiring movies ever. It also pushed Pacino’s acting career off to an outstanding start. However, it was not all sunshine and rainbows for the star while doing the movie. At one time, he had the director Coppola wondering why he hired Pacino in the first place!
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- 2/18/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Almost everyone knows the name of Tony Montana, the fictional drug lord immortalized by Al Pacino in the 1983 movie "Scarface," yet few know the name of Miami's real-life most notorious king, er, queenpin, Griselda Blanco Restrepo. In the late 1970s, Blanco seized control of Miami's drug trade through incredible violence, waging war on any who opposed her. This led to the "Cocaine Cowboy" wars, in which Blanco's enforcers would kill their opponents in broad daylight, sometimes in motorcycle drive-by shootings. Blanco's life story is both fascinating and terrible, full of sex, drugs, and murder, and is totally ripe for a fictionalized interpretation.
Sofia Vergara stars as Blanco in "Griselda," a six-part limited series on Netflix that tells the story of the infamous self-made billionaire, drug pusher, and multiple murderer, although the real story is even more brutal and impossible to believe than the miniseries depicts. "Griselda" was made by "Narcos...
Sofia Vergara stars as Blanco in "Griselda," a six-part limited series on Netflix that tells the story of the infamous self-made billionaire, drug pusher, and multiple murderer, although the real story is even more brutal and impossible to believe than the miniseries depicts. "Griselda" was made by "Narcos...
- 2/12/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Most remember Griselda Blanco as the “Black Widow,” a ruthless Colombian drug lord whose network flooded Miami with cocaine, brought in $80 million a month nationally, and who’s been personally implicated in a rumored 200 murders. Michael Corleone Blanco, her youngest son raised at the height of her drug-trafficking empire, admits she was a rigid, stern woman he affectionately called cariñosa — an endearing term given to loved ones.
“As a kid, you can’t really comprehend what is wrong, what is right, and what is the family business,” Blanco tells Rolling Stone.
“As a kid, you can’t really comprehend what is wrong, what is right, and what is the family business,” Blanco tells Rolling Stone.
- 2/10/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
For us 90s kids, Dick Tracy was an interesting monster of a movie. It seemed to take a lot of cues from Tim Burton’s Batman, which was released the previous summer, but it definitely had a distinct voice of its own. Dick Tracy was another classic pulp adaptation of an urban enforcer that had very dynamic visuals and an over-the-top rogues gallery. It even sported a score by Danny Elfman, which would have his signature atmospheric sound. The movie would introduce a generation of young audiences to the 1930’s film noir/ detective movie genre. Additionally, the movie brought back Warren Beatty after a three-year absence when his last film, 1987’s Ishtar, was a big flop. Having a star like Beatty in a big-budget franchise like this was an enormous asset for the re-budding intellectual property. And the star power wouldn’t even stop there.
Grab your Tommy guns. It...
Grab your Tommy guns. It...
- 1/21/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
On Jan. 17, media conglomerate Condé Nast revealed that it would be laying off staff at the online music publication Pitchfork and merging the website with men’s magazine GQ. “Today we are evolving our Pitchfork team structure by bringing the team into the GQ organization,” wrote Anna Wintour, chief content officer at the venerable company that also publishes The New Yorker, Vogue, and Vanity Fair, in a memo to staffers that was first reported by Semafor and obtained by Rolling Stone. After 28 years and countless album reviews — scored, with mock-scientific precision,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Marc Hogan
- Rollingstone.com
Armitage Trail's original novel "Scarface" was first published in 1930, and traces the rise and fall of the vicious gangster Tony "Scarface" Guarino, who took over the Chicago bootlegging underground during Prohibition. Clearly, Tony Guarino is an analog to Al Capone, and many true crime fans find it tantalizingly suspicious that Armitage Trail (real name: Maurice R. Coons) died of a heart attack at age 28, only six months after the publication of "Scarface." Coons, after all, had to hobnob with real gangsters in order to get ideas for his novel, and he would have been known in certain corners of the underground.
In 1932, director Howard Hawks made the first film version of "Scarface," starring Paul Muni as Antonio "Tony" Camonte. Hawks' film was well-received, with some critics citing its naturalness and lack of melodrama. Indeed, it was so natural and treated crime with such frankness that some markets refused to show it.
In 1932, director Howard Hawks made the first film version of "Scarface," starring Paul Muni as Antonio "Tony" Camonte. Hawks' film was well-received, with some critics citing its naturalness and lack of melodrama. Indeed, it was so natural and treated crime with such frankness that some markets refused to show it.
- 1/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
It’s usually a noteworthy role when an actor inhabits a character that has an accent of any kind. Tom Hanks would adopt a strong Southern accent for Forrest Gump or a European accent for The Terminal. Al Pacino would illicit a ton of impressions as Tony Montana in Scarface. Even Sacha Baron Cohen gave people a reason to repeat his comedy ad nauseam with Borat. However, it’s pretty rare for an American actor to have roles back-to-back in a particular dialect for two projects that are unrelated. But that’s exactly how it worked out for Adam Driver. Although he’s had releases in between, Driver has had a couple of recent stand-out roles in succession where he would portray an Italian native and sported an accent with the films House of Gucci and Ferrari.
In the grand scheme of his career, it’s mere trivia or a footnote.
In the grand scheme of his career, it’s mere trivia or a footnote.
- 1/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Pictured: Hulk, The Mummy, The Karate Kid, Kung-Fu Panda
A New Year means lots of removals from Netflix and January 1st is looking busy, with over 100 movies set to leave the service already. Below, we’ll be keeping track of all the Netflix departures for the first month of 2024.
First, a few housekeeping notes as to how Netflix removals work before we dive in. Due to licensing agreements, shows and movies added to Netflix aren’t added forever. Instead, they’re essentially rented for a fixed period. All the shows below have their current window on Netflix ending and will likely be bound for a rival streaming service.
We list titles slightly differently from other outlets, with our listings being the actual day of removal. If you want to watch any titles scheduled to expire on January 1st, for example, you’ll need to watch by the end of December 31st.
A New Year means lots of removals from Netflix and January 1st is looking busy, with over 100 movies set to leave the service already. Below, we’ll be keeping track of all the Netflix departures for the first month of 2024.
First, a few housekeeping notes as to how Netflix removals work before we dive in. Due to licensing agreements, shows and movies added to Netflix aren’t added forever. Instead, they’re essentially rented for a fixed period. All the shows below have their current window on Netflix ending and will likely be bound for a rival streaming service.
We list titles slightly differently from other outlets, with our listings being the actual day of removal. If you want to watch any titles scheduled to expire on January 1st, for example, you’ll need to watch by the end of December 31st.
- 12/31/2023
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
The career of Scott Frank got a lengthy deep dive courtesy of a profile in The New Yorker that revealed the writer-director has a $300,000 weekly fee as a Hollywood script doctor. Frank acknowledges this fee is “insane,” but being a script doctor is how he’s made a life for himself despite being a credited screenwriter on films by Steven Soderbergh (“Out of Sight”), Barry Sonnenfield (“Get Shorty”), James Mangold and more. He’s also the Emmy-winning writer and director of Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit.” Plus, $300,000 a week feels earned after putting the finishing touches on nearly 60 films, including “Saving Private Ryan,” “Night at the Museum,” “Unfaithful,” “The Ring,” “Gravity” and “a lot of the X-Men movies.”
A “script doctor” is the term given to a screenwriter hired to punch up or reshape a pre-existing script, be it smoothing out a messy third act or overhauling the dialogue to make a character more memorable.
A “script doctor” is the term given to a screenwriter hired to punch up or reshape a pre-existing script, be it smoothing out a messy third act or overhauling the dialogue to make a character more memorable.
- 12/29/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Over the decades, a number of people have been attached to the various iterations of the Scarface reboot, including Suicide Squad director David Ayer.
Although David Ayer exited the Scarface reboot in 2017, he told Total Film that he still regards the unmade script as one of his best. “One of the best scripts I’ve ever written was my Scarface draft,” Ayer said. “It gets passed around in Hollywood, underground. It’s funny when people talk about the project. ‘Is it the Ayer script?’ ‘No, it’s somebody else.’ ‘Oh, Ok.’”
At the time of Ayer’s exit, it was reported that his take on the script was too dark and violent for the studio, which he takes issue with. “It wasn’t too violent. Violence – I can cover it. If someone gets shot, I can photograph it where a head explodes and have a hard R, and it’s not going to alienate people.
Although David Ayer exited the Scarface reboot in 2017, he told Total Film that he still regards the unmade script as one of his best. “One of the best scripts I’ve ever written was my Scarface draft,” Ayer said. “It gets passed around in Hollywood, underground. It’s funny when people talk about the project. ‘Is it the Ayer script?’ ‘No, it’s somebody else.’ ‘Oh, Ok.’”
At the time of Ayer’s exit, it was reported that his take on the script was too dark and violent for the studio, which he takes issue with. “It wasn’t too violent. Violence – I can cover it. If someone gets shot, I can photograph it where a head explodes and have a hard R, and it’s not going to alienate people.
- 12/8/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
David Ayer has talked about the Scarface reboot he wrote for Universal, which didn’t happen due to disagreements over tone, he says.
In 2011 – not long after the release of bodycam cop thriller End Of Watch – David Ayer was hired by Universal to write a reboot of Scarface. It was the start of a project that Ayer would remain involved with off-and-on for several years; originally, it was reported that David Yates would direct Ayer’s script. By 2017, other attempts at the same project – headed up by Pablo Larain and Antoine Fuqua, among other filmmakers – had fallen apart, and Ayer was back on board again, this time as writer and director.
Ayer’s version of Scarface was to be set in Los Angeles and would have starred Diego Luna as the titular gangster – contrasting the 1932 version, set in Chicago, and the 1983 one, set in Miami. Speaking to Total Film, Ayer...
In 2011 – not long after the release of bodycam cop thriller End Of Watch – David Ayer was hired by Universal to write a reboot of Scarface. It was the start of a project that Ayer would remain involved with off-and-on for several years; originally, it was reported that David Yates would direct Ayer’s script. By 2017, other attempts at the same project – headed up by Pablo Larain and Antoine Fuqua, among other filmmakers – had fallen apart, and Ayer was back on board again, this time as writer and director.
Ayer’s version of Scarface was to be set in Los Angeles and would have starred Diego Luna as the titular gangster – contrasting the 1932 version, set in Chicago, and the 1983 one, set in Miami. Speaking to Total Film, Ayer...
- 12/8/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Universal has long wanted to reboot “Scarface,” Brian de Palma’s 1983 crime classic starring Al Pacino as a powerful Miami drug lord. Multiple directors have circled the reboot over the years, including Antoine Fuqua, Luca Guadagnino and David Ayer. The latter director boarded “Scarface” the year after his “Suicide Squad” grossed $747 million worldwide despite negative reviews. Ayer boarded the reboot in May 2017 as Fuqua’s replacement, but come July 2017 he was already exiting. Some reports cited a scheduling conflict due to Ayer also working on his Netflix action movie “Bright,” but others claimed Ayer and Universal disagreed over his darker take on the material.
In a new interview with Total Film magazine, Ayer said that his script for the “Scarface” reboot was not “too violent” as some reports claimed in 2017, although he did suggest that his take on the gangster was too dark for Universal’s liking. The studio wanted...
In a new interview with Total Film magazine, Ayer said that his script for the “Scarface” reboot was not “too violent” as some reports claimed in 2017, although he did suggest that his take on the gangster was too dark for Universal’s liking. The studio wanted...
- 12/7/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Cardi B and Offset appear to be having another rocky moment in their relationship and they are no longer following each other on social media.
Fans noticed on Monday (December 4) that the married couple have unfollowed each other’s accounts on Instagram.
Both of them have also shared cryptic messages on their Instagram Stories, including Cardi saying that she’s going to start putting herself first.
Head inside to see their messages…
“You know when you just out grow relationships,” Cardi wrote in her first message. On a second slide she added, “I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings…I Gotta Put Myself First.”
Offset shared a post on his stories that seemingly showed he only trusts himself and not other people. He posted a video of Al Pacino in the movie Scarface.
“Hey, f—k you, man! Who put this thing together? Me! Who do I trust? Me!” Al...
Fans noticed on Monday (December 4) that the married couple have unfollowed each other’s accounts on Instagram.
Both of them have also shared cryptic messages on their Instagram Stories, including Cardi saying that she’s going to start putting herself first.
Head inside to see their messages…
“You know when you just out grow relationships,” Cardi wrote in her first message. On a second slide she added, “I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings…I Gotta Put Myself First.”
Offset shared a post on his stories that seemingly showed he only trusts himself and not other people. He posted a video of Al Pacino in the movie Scarface.
“Hey, f—k you, man! Who put this thing together? Me! Who do I trust? Me!” Al...
- 12/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kapoor plays the scion of a wealthy family whose violence is the result of a craving for love and validation, in a regressive Bollywood blockbuster
Already topping the box office in India, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s bombastic action film is high on shock tactics and low on substance. His first two features, the Telugu-language Arjun Reddy (2017) and its Hindi remake Kabir Singh (2019) were both megahits – and also attracted criticism for making heroes out of misogynistic, violent men. Far from stepping back from this, Animal sinks even further into regressive depths, resulting in one of the vilest protagonists to have graced the big screen.
Vijay, played by Hindi cinema royalty Ranbir Kapoor, is the only son of a wealthy family. He grows up in the shadow of his father Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor), whose attention is wrapped up in his steel company. Zigzagging between different timelines spanning Vijay’s childhood to his autumnal years,...
Already topping the box office in India, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s bombastic action film is high on shock tactics and low on substance. His first two features, the Telugu-language Arjun Reddy (2017) and its Hindi remake Kabir Singh (2019) were both megahits – and also attracted criticism for making heroes out of misogynistic, violent men. Far from stepping back from this, Animal sinks even further into regressive depths, resulting in one of the vilest protagonists to have graced the big screen.
Vijay, played by Hindi cinema royalty Ranbir Kapoor, is the only son of a wealthy family. He grows up in the shadow of his father Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor), whose attention is wrapped up in his steel company. Zigzagging between different timelines spanning Vijay’s childhood to his autumnal years,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Phuong Le
- The Guardian - Film News
Hollywood actress Michelle Pfeiffer has poked fun at her minor pickleball injury. The Golden Globe-winning actress recently posted a series of photos on Instagram revealing that she got a black eye while playing the trendy sport.
She included a close-up shot of her bruised eye as well as a photo holding an ice pack on her face immediately after the accident, reports People magazine.
“Warning. Pickleball-Stay out of the Kitchen!! Thank you, Less”, she captioned the photos. Pfeiffer later added that it’s “nothing serious. Thank God!” Fans of the actress still flocked to the comments section to send her well wishes, including some messages from her famous friends.
“Oh dear!! Eye I’m wishing you a speedy recovery”, Selma Blair wrote while Julianne Moore quipped, “That’s why I don’t play.” Sister Dedee Pfeiffer also pointed out in the comments: “But she kept on playing”. “That’s right!
She included a close-up shot of her bruised eye as well as a photo holding an ice pack on her face immediately after the accident, reports People magazine.
“Warning. Pickleball-Stay out of the Kitchen!! Thank you, Less”, she captioned the photos. Pfeiffer later added that it’s “nothing serious. Thank God!” Fans of the actress still flocked to the comments section to send her well wishes, including some messages from her famous friends.
“Oh dear!! Eye I’m wishing you a speedy recovery”, Selma Blair wrote while Julianne Moore quipped, “That’s why I don’t play.” Sister Dedee Pfeiffer also pointed out in the comments: “But she kept on playing”. “That’s right!
- 12/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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