We here at JoBlo.com are massive fans of Bruce Willis, so we love anytime we hear positive news on his health, having been diagnosed with first aphasia and then later frontotemporal dementia. Fortunately, the family of Bruce Willis has been open and transparent with his condition, with oldest daughter Rumer Willis providing updates when appropriate. The latest is definitely an uplifting one, with Rumer touching on the importance of family and fans.
Speaking with Extra, Rumer Willis confirmed that Bruce is “doing so good. I got to go over and see him today, which was so lovely and so nice to see him with my daughter and just go over and give love.” She added, “As a family, especially my sisters and I, we’re just so grateful for the love that comes at him. I think it is such a reflection of who he is.”
It’s always nice...
Speaking with Extra, Rumer Willis confirmed that Bruce is “doing so good. I got to go over and see him today, which was so lovely and so nice to see him with my daughter and just go over and give love.” She added, “As a family, especially my sisters and I, we’re just so grateful for the love that comes at him. I think it is such a reflection of who he is.”
It’s always nice...
- 5/4/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
There is no doubt the typical movie villains are those who are less appealing and not as clever as the protagonists, who must win over them. However, there are some evil characters which are even superior to the good guys in terms of their intelligence.
Here are 7 of the most voiced examples of the extremely intelligent onscreen villains, chosen by Redditors in a recent discussion.
7. Se7en (1995) - John Doe
Kevin Spacey’s serial killer is always ahead of the detectives, while committing his chilling murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. The police don't even know his real name, and when finally catching him, they realize his scheme worked out against them.
6. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) - Tom Ripley
Matt Damon’s titular character knows how to pretend to be who he isn’t, how to climb the social ladder and how to be convincing enough to deceive all the people,...
Here are 7 of the most voiced examples of the extremely intelligent onscreen villains, chosen by Redditors in a recent discussion.
7. Se7en (1995) - John Doe
Kevin Spacey’s serial killer is always ahead of the detectives, while committing his chilling murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. The police don't even know his real name, and when finally catching him, they realize his scheme worked out against them.
6. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) - Tom Ripley
Matt Damon’s titular character knows how to pretend to be who he isn’t, how to climb the social ladder and how to be convincing enough to deceive all the people,...
- 4/28/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not? That’s a question that will always be up for debate, but what’s not up for debate is that Die Hard is a beloved franchise.
Bruce Willis starred in five Die Hard movies from 1988 through 2013 and the films have grossed a combined $1.4 billion worldwide.
The iconic actor played John McClane in the films and he’s the only actor to have appeared in all five movies.
The movies have earned a lot of money for 20th Century Studios, but how much do the actors have in their own bank accounts?
Browse through the slideshow to see the estimated net worths of Die Hard stars…...
Bruce Willis starred in five Die Hard movies from 1988 through 2013 and the films have grossed a combined $1.4 billion worldwide.
The iconic actor played John McClane in the films and he’s the only actor to have appeared in all five movies.
The movies have earned a lot of money for 20th Century Studios, but how much do the actors have in their own bank accounts?
Browse through the slideshow to see the estimated net worths of Die Hard stars…...
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Before Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the roles of comic book-based Ramona Flowers and John McClane’s daughter, she starred as Lee Montgomery in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof. At the time, Winstead was making her mark in the horror slasher genre, even leading the ensemble cast of Final Destination 3. When she got the audition call for Death Proof, Winstead pulled off one little trick to get past the audition stage.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in 10 Cloverfield Lane
Winstead shared that she wore flip-flops to the audition to tap into the director’s alleged cinematic foot fetish. The Fargo actress managed to impress Tarantino with her take on Lee, rather than use her foot to get cast in the film.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Attempted One Trick To Get Cast In Quentin Tarantino’s Worst Film Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof
Death Proof was Quentin Tarantino‘s...
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in 10 Cloverfield Lane
Winstead shared that she wore flip-flops to the audition to tap into the director’s alleged cinematic foot fetish. The Fargo actress managed to impress Tarantino with her take on Lee, rather than use her foot to get cast in the film.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Attempted One Trick To Get Cast In Quentin Tarantino’s Worst Film Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof
Death Proof was Quentin Tarantino‘s...
- 3/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Andrew W Marlowe, the writer of 1997 action-thriller Air Force One, has talked about the sequel ideas that never came to pass.
Almost three decades on, “Get off my plane” remains one of the best, most gloriously silly lines in action cinema. But according to the man who wrote it – Andrew W Marlowe – it nearly didn’t make it into the script at all.
“I was always concerned that the line was a little cheesy, so I was like, ‘Okay, I’m gonna think of something better,'” he told SyFy in a new interview.
“And then I didn’t and when Harrison performed it, it turned out just to be pitch perfect for the character. Harrison really took ink on paper and breathed enormous life into it, so that it even reverberates today.”
“You never know what lines are gonna become iconic.”
For a film routinely cited alongside Die Hard...
Almost three decades on, “Get off my plane” remains one of the best, most gloriously silly lines in action cinema. But according to the man who wrote it – Andrew W Marlowe – it nearly didn’t make it into the script at all.
“I was always concerned that the line was a little cheesy, so I was like, ‘Okay, I’m gonna think of something better,'” he told SyFy in a new interview.
“And then I didn’t and when Harrison performed it, it turned out just to be pitch perfect for the character. Harrison really took ink on paper and breathed enormous life into it, so that it even reverberates today.”
“You never know what lines are gonna become iconic.”
For a film routinely cited alongside Die Hard...
- 1/22/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Air Force One – which found president Harrison Ford telling that darn Korshunov to “Get off my plane!” – was a massive hit at the box office, taking in $173 million domestically and another $142 million in the international market to be one of Wolfgang Petersen’s biggest hits. And so, with the influx of sequels in the ‘90s, it’s a bit surprising that Air Force One never had a follow-up. Come on, the vice president literally flies on Air Force Two!
Getting a sequel to Air Force One off the ground was in consideration for a while but as screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe told Syfy Wire, it was the repetitive nature of franchises like Die Hard that kept another installment from ever happening, saying, “…every time John McClane goes on vacation or goes anywhere, the terrorists take over.” As such, he and some execs at Beacon Pictures could never come up with a passable idea.
Getting a sequel to Air Force One off the ground was in consideration for a while but as screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe told Syfy Wire, it was the repetitive nature of franchises like Die Hard that kept another installment from ever happening, saying, “…every time John McClane goes on vacation or goes anywhere, the terrorists take over.” As such, he and some execs at Beacon Pictures could never come up with a passable idea.
- 1/21/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
James Bond has been named Brits' Greatest Movie Hero of all time.The suave spy - who has appeared in 27 films and played by actors including Sir Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig - claimed the top spot in a new survey, closely followed by boy wizard Harry Potter and Spider-Man.Rounding out the top five in Hasbro Pulse's reseatch were Indiana Jones and Iron Man, with the top 10 completed by Batman, John McClane from the 'Die Hard' franchise, Captain America, John Wick and 'Back to the Future' protaganist Marty McFly.Dorothy Gale from 'The Wizard of Oz' was the highest-ranked woman in the list, placing at 14th, while Wonder Woman, Katniss Everdeen from the 'Hunger Games' franchise, Black Widow, Captain Marvel and 'Star Wars' Princess Leia also secured spots i the top 20.Of those surveyed, 63% admitted they prefer watching heroes to villains,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
If one were to take a random poll in an attempt to determine the greatest action movie of all time, 100 times out of 100, "Die Hard" is probably going to come out on top. Bruce Willis' 1988 classic transcends the genre and has become a shining example of how popcorn entertainment can also achieve pure cinematic perfection. 35 years and four sequels later there is a lingering question: is "Die Hard 6" still going to happen?
Thoughts on the sequels to John McTiernan's original classic vary but all of the films made money. Inevitably in Hollywood, that means another sequel. The last time we saw Willis suit up as John McClane was a full decade ago in "A Good Day to Die Hard." Shortly thereafter, it was first revealed that a sixth installment was in the works. Ten years later, we're still waiting. So, what's going on with "Die Hard 6"? Would Willis be involved?...
Thoughts on the sequels to John McTiernan's original classic vary but all of the films made money. Inevitably in Hollywood, that means another sequel. The last time we saw Willis suit up as John McClane was a full decade ago in "A Good Day to Die Hard." Shortly thereafter, it was first revealed that a sixth installment was in the works. Ten years later, we're still waiting. So, what's going on with "Die Hard 6"? Would Willis be involved?...
- 10/28/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There wasn't a funnier or sharper show in the mid-1980s than "Moonlighting." Created by Glenn Gordon Caron, the hour-long ABC series starred Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis as Maddie Hayes and David Addison, perpetually squabbling partners in the Blue Moon Detective Agency. It was an odd duck. Caron and the cast took big, genre-hopping swings; one episode might be a musical, the next might be written in iambic pentameter, and another could be a homage to big-screen boxing melodramas. It was arguably the ballsiest network series prior to the 1990 premiere of "Twin Peaks."
And somehow, in the middle of the Reagan era, "Moonlighting" became a Nielsen ratings behemoth.
American television viewers weren't exactly clamoring for an amiably off-kilter riff on "The Thin Man" and 1930s - '40s screwball comedies at the time, but once they saw Shepherd and Willis bantering with Hepburn-Grant ease, they were sold. "Moonlighting" roared...
And somehow, in the middle of the Reagan era, "Moonlighting" became a Nielsen ratings behemoth.
American television viewers weren't exactly clamoring for an amiably off-kilter riff on "The Thin Man" and 1930s - '40s screwball comedies at the time, but once they saw Shepherd and Willis bantering with Hepburn-Grant ease, they were sold. "Moonlighting" roared...
- 9/26/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The "Die Hard" movies run the gamut from great to dire, but even the worst of the bunch can't undermine the franchise's standing as one of the all-time best action sagas in cinema history. The original "Die Hard" has influenced countless filmmakers and inspired untold "Die Hard" knock-offs. Which is ok because, as star Bruce Willis told Entertainment Weekly, "If I was going to make an action movie today and I hadn't done 'Die Hard,' I would totally rip it off."
But even if the likes of "Speed" or "Air Force One" never existed, 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios following the Disney-Fox acquisition) arguably ripped off "Die Hard" enough by itself. The first film became a surprise hit when it arrived in the summer of 1988, and naturally, Hollywood decided John McClane needed the full franchise treatment. Thus the character was doomed to be placed in ever...
But even if the likes of "Speed" or "Air Force One" never existed, 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios following the Disney-Fox acquisition) arguably ripped off "Die Hard" enough by itself. The first film became a surprise hit when it arrived in the summer of 1988, and naturally, Hollywood decided John McClane needed the full franchise treatment. Thus the character was doomed to be placed in ever...
- 9/24/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Action movies have been a staple of the film industry for decades, offering heart-pounding excitement and thrilling stunt sequences that keeps us on edge. This article will explore the top 15 action movies that I personally feel have left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.
Related: 10 Best Action Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
I’ve curated a list of films showcasing the best of the action genre by drawing information from various reputable sources.
1 ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)
Let me kick off our list is the visually stunning and action-packed masterpiece, “Mad Max: Fury Road.”
This post-apocalyptic film, directed by George Miller, stars Tom Hardy as the enigmatic Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as the fierce and unforgettable Furiosa. Which I loved seeing as these characters.
Related: Mad Max Movies In Order (How to Watch the Film Series)
The film earned critical acclaim for its breathtaking practical effects, high-octane chase sequences,...
Related: 10 Best Action Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
I’ve curated a list of films showcasing the best of the action genre by drawing information from various reputable sources.
1 ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)
Let me kick off our list is the visually stunning and action-packed masterpiece, “Mad Max: Fury Road.”
This post-apocalyptic film, directed by George Miller, stars Tom Hardy as the enigmatic Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as the fierce and unforgettable Furiosa. Which I loved seeing as these characters.
Related: Mad Max Movies In Order (How to Watch the Film Series)
The film earned critical acclaim for its breathtaking practical effects, high-octane chase sequences,...
- 9/23/2023
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
The 80s era was memorable for a lot of things, but especially for the rise of iconic action heroes like Rambo, Dutch, Ripley, Sarah Conner, and John McClane, to name a few, portrayed by legendary actors who forever changed the landscape of the genre. Their screen presence, insistence on the portrayal of physicality in action sequences, and larger-than-life appearance have captivated generations of fans ever since—and led to the franchise boom in the first place. Long before studio-wide superhero crossovers took over Hollywood, it was a dream of every action movie fan to see their favorite stars sharing the screen together, and Sylvester Stallone, an action legend himself, fulfilled the dream by creating The Expendables franchise. The franchise is now three movies strong, and after a prolonged nine-year gap, the fourth part is about to crush theaters worldwide this weekend.
The film series, which revolves around a group of...
The film series, which revolves around a group of...
- 9/22/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Alan Rickman’s iconic role as Hans Gruber in Die Hard ultimately catapulted him into Hollywood stardom. Believe it or not, Sam Neill played an unintentional but pivotal part in this chapter of cinematic history.
From initial rejections to last-minute decisions, there is a fascinating backstory of Rickman’s feature film debut. Here’s why Rickman owes Neill for the part that launched him into the spotlight.
Alan Rickman owes Sam Neill for his part in ‘Die Hard’
The creative team behind Die Hard initially wanted a big-name actor to play the main villain, Hans Gruber, in the action-packed blockbuster. After all, they had already secured Bruce Willis to play the main protagonist, John McClane.
Initially, producers contacted Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor with an expansive filmography. Neill was their ideal choice for the role of Gruber, but things didn’t turn out as planned.
After receiving the offer,...
From initial rejections to last-minute decisions, there is a fascinating backstory of Rickman’s feature film debut. Here’s why Rickman owes Neill for the part that launched him into the spotlight.
Alan Rickman owes Sam Neill for his part in ‘Die Hard’
The creative team behind Die Hard initially wanted a big-name actor to play the main villain, Hans Gruber, in the action-packed blockbuster. After all, they had already secured Bruce Willis to play the main protagonist, John McClane.
Initially, producers contacted Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor with an expansive filmography. Neill was their ideal choice for the role of Gruber, but things didn’t turn out as planned.
After receiving the offer,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Photo: 'Wire Room' The Hollywood Insider wishes the legendary Bruce Willis a speedy recovery. What to Expect from Wire Room In recent times, every Bruce Willis fan knows that the actor has retired from acting since he was diagnosed with aphasia, a disease that affects a person’s ability to communicate. This shocks the whole world since he is best-remembered for his role as John McClane, a loose cannon cop in the ‘Die Hard’ films. He was also noticed for choosing films that differed from the action archetype. He starred in other critically-acclaimed and independent films such as ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Sixth Sense.’ Lionsgate has now released his latest action film, ‘Wire Room.’ He stars with the legendary actor Kevin Dillon, who is well-known for the hit show ‘Entourage’ and had worked in two Oliver Stone films: ‘Platoon’ and ‘The Doors.’ His first time working with Bruce...
- 9/5/2022
- by Marco Castaneda
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
John McTiernan's career was cut short and he hasn't been properly celebrated. Starting with his 1987 classic "Predator" the hits just kept coming with "Die Hard," "The Hunt For Red October," and "The Thomas Crown Affair." McTiernan's signature is big, brawny, macho action movies with a human touch. His heroes, like the wise-cracking John McClane, are tough but relatable. Heck, he even made an oiled-up Arnold Schwarzenegger seem vulnerable. McTiernan's Hollywood adventure ended prematurely in 2013 when he went to prison for lying to the FBI. He was caught up in a dragnet involving crooked Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano and served almost a year in the slammer.
The Pellicano case was supposed to be an epic Hollywood scandal. Vanity Fair predicted it would "bring down some of the town's top names." In the end, McTiernan was the only notable collar. He'd first hired the Pi in 1998 while going through a divorce.
The Pellicano case was supposed to be an epic Hollywood scandal. Vanity Fair predicted it would "bring down some of the town's top names." In the end, McTiernan was the only notable collar. He'd first hired the Pi in 1998 while going through a divorce.
- 8/26/2022
- by Gino Orlandini
- Slash Film
"Die Hard" is one of the most beloved action films of all time. Above and beyond the regular "Is it a Christmas movie?" discourse that surrounds the film, "Die Hard" stands as a watershed moment in the action genre. The casting of Bruce Willis as the everyman action hero — as opposed to the Schwarzeneggers and Stallones of the day, muscle-bound demigods whose victories seemed absolutely certain — brought a new level of humanity and an underdog spirit to American action movies that persists today.
On the opposite side of that coin lies the film's antagonist, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), one of cinema's great villains and a prototype of the dashing, "love to hate them" style of action baddies. Add in the script's bracing wit, John McTiernan's taut direction, and some of the most thrilling stunts in action history, and you have a stone-cold classic.
Inevitably, a franchise grew out of the film,...
On the opposite side of that coin lies the film's antagonist, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), one of cinema's great villains and a prototype of the dashing, "love to hate them" style of action baddies. Add in the script's bracing wit, John McTiernan's taut direction, and some of the most thrilling stunts in action history, and you have a stone-cold classic.
Inevitably, a franchise grew out of the film,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Jessica Scott
- Slash Film
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