During his early career, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, actor and Jeet Kune Do practitioner portrayed Bruce Lee in the 50-episode TV series “The Legend of Bruce Lee” (2008) due to his resemblance to him. After his portrayal of the Bruce Lee look-alike goalkeeper in Stephen Chow's “Shaolin Soccer” he became more popular which led him to further playing Lee in the “Ip Man” film series. However, in “Desperado” or “Thug in a Suit” as translated from its Chinese title, he finally has the chance to shine as a leading man.
Set in Taicheng, a made up city somewhere in Southeast Asia, most likely Thailand or Cambodia, this online iQIYI film kicks off with a great action set piece in which the thug in a suit, Zhao Ke, comes to a butchery warehouse alone to rescue his sworn brother Barno. The warehouse is actually a front for drug smuggling and a trap to lure him in.
Set in Taicheng, a made up city somewhere in Southeast Asia, most likely Thailand or Cambodia, this online iQIYI film kicks off with a great action set piece in which the thug in a suit, Zhao Ke, comes to a butchery warehouse alone to rescue his sworn brother Barno. The warehouse is actually a front for drug smuggling and a trap to lure him in.
- 4/17/2024
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
When it comes to writing and directing, Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of the very best in the entertainment business. But that’s not all that the filmmaker is capable of. Outside of films that he has been directly involved with, Tarantino has also appeared in several other projects as a guest star. Take, for example, J.J. Abrams’ spy series Alias where he starred alongside Jennifer Garner.
Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction
Appearing in the 12th and 13th episodes of Alias’ first season, Quentin Tarantino played the role of a former agent of the SD6 agency, McKenas Cole. Seeking revenge in the series, Tarantino’s character gets a face-off with Jennifer Garner’s Sydney Bristow. The duo engaged in a famous fight sequence, which was later hailed by Tarantino as he had the highest praise for Garner.
Quentin Tarantino appeared in J.J. Abrams’ Alias
Apart from his directorial...
Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction
Appearing in the 12th and 13th episodes of Alias’ first season, Quentin Tarantino played the role of a former agent of the SD6 agency, McKenas Cole. Seeking revenge in the series, Tarantino’s character gets a face-off with Jennifer Garner’s Sydney Bristow. The duo engaged in a famous fight sequence, which was later hailed by Tarantino as he had the highest praise for Garner.
Quentin Tarantino appeared in J.J. Abrams’ Alias
Apart from his directorial...
- 3/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
After a lot of controversy and some outrage, Jake Gyllenhaal‘s Road House is finally here and it seems to be a big hit among the audience. Based on a 1989 film of the same name by Rowdy Herrington, the Prime Video film follows the story of a former UFC fighter Dalton, who is hired by the owner of a Florida Keys roadhouse to protect it from some goons. Directed by Doug Liman, Road House stars Gyllenhaal in the lead role with Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage, Hannah Love Lanier, and Jessica Williams starring in supporting roles. If you loved the action-comedy film here are some similar movies you should check out next
Road House (Prime Video & Max) Credit – Silver Pictures
If you are excited about Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House, then one of the reasons might be the film on which the new Prime Video film is based.
Road House (Prime Video & Max) Credit – Silver Pictures
If you are excited about Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House, then one of the reasons might be the film on which the new Prime Video film is based.
- 3/22/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
One of the most iconic science fiction action franchises is "Predator," which began with the eponymous movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987. While "Predator" is regarded as an action classic, attempts to follow-up on its success have since had considerably more mixed results. The series has seen a number of sequels, revivals, and crossovers with the "Alien" franchise, with varying levels of critical and commercial reception. However, for every "Predator" movie that has seen the light of day, there are plenty of projects that were canceled or altered significantly.
From failed attempts to bring Schwarzenegger back in the fold to star in additional installments or sequel plans shelved by disappointing box office, there are lots of discarded "Predator" movies. This includes the studio shuffling pitches and filmmakers in their hopes to keep the franchise relevant and recapture the 1987 movie's magic. Here's a roster of "Predator" movies that were once in development but ultimately never made,...
From failed attempts to bring Schwarzenegger back in the fold to star in additional installments or sequel plans shelved by disappointing box office, there are lots of discarded "Predator" movies. This includes the studio shuffling pitches and filmmakers in their hopes to keep the franchise relevant and recapture the 1987 movie's magic. Here's a roster of "Predator" movies that were once in development but ultimately never made,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
Rihanna staged her first full non-Super Bowl concert in nearly eight years Friday as she was hired to perform before the wedding for an Indian billionaire’s son.
The singer delivered a 19-song, hits-filled gig in Junagadh, India for a pre-wedding celebration for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, the son of billionaire industrialist and “Asia’s richest man” Mukesh Ambani.
Not counting the 15-minute halftime show and her “Lift Me Up” performance at the 2023 Oscars, the pre-wedding gig marked Rihanna’s first full concert since November 2016, when her Anti World...
The singer delivered a 19-song, hits-filled gig in Junagadh, India for a pre-wedding celebration for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, the son of billionaire industrialist and “Asia’s richest man” Mukesh Ambani.
Not counting the 15-minute halftime show and her “Lift Me Up” performance at the 2023 Oscars, the pre-wedding gig marked Rihanna’s first full concert since November 2016, when her Anti World...
- 3/2/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Rihanna just performed one of her first full concert sets in years and it was at a private wedding in India!
The beloved entertainer performed a private concert at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. For those who don’t know, Anant‘s father Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of $114 billion.
The actual wedding doesn’t take place until this summer, but a three-day pre-wedding weekend is taking place with 1,200 guests attending.
Ambani‘s daughter got married in 2018 with a performance by Beyonce at her wedding!
So, what did Rihanna perform?
Keep reading to find out more…
“Thanks to that Ambani family, I’m here tonight in honor of Anant and Radhika. Thank you for having me here. God bless your union. I wish you all the best. Congratulations!” Rihanna said from the stage.
Check out the set list below…
1. Consideration
2. Bitch Better Have My Money
3. Wild...
The beloved entertainer performed a private concert at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. For those who don’t know, Anant‘s father Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of $114 billion.
The actual wedding doesn’t take place until this summer, but a three-day pre-wedding weekend is taking place with 1,200 guests attending.
Ambani‘s daughter got married in 2018 with a performance by Beyonce at her wedding!
So, what did Rihanna perform?
Keep reading to find out more…
“Thanks to that Ambani family, I’m here tonight in honor of Anant and Radhika. Thank you for having me here. God bless your union. I wish you all the best. Congratulations!” Rihanna said from the stage.
Check out the set list below…
1. Consideration
2. Bitch Better Have My Money
3. Wild...
- 3/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Salma Hayek Secret Makeup Hack To Cover Grey Tresses When In A Hurry. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has been a s*x symbol in the industry for decades now. She has been aging gracefully, and she flaunts it with full confidence. The actress is very active on her social media and often shares behind-the-scenes clips or pictures from her projects. She shared her go-to makeup trick to cover those grey tresses when one is in a hurry. Scroll below for more.
Salma started her career in showbiz with television shows, and she got her breakthrough in the 1995 movie Desperado, opposite Antonio Banderas. Her performance in the ‘Frida’ biopic earned Hayek her first Oscar nod.
Salma Hayek has over 28.2 million followers on her Instagram, and she posts back pictures and behind-the-scenes clips and pictures to keep her fans updated. Recently, the actress posted a video of her sharing...
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has been a s*x symbol in the industry for decades now. She has been aging gracefully, and she flaunts it with full confidence. The actress is very active on her social media and often shares behind-the-scenes clips or pictures from her projects. She shared her go-to makeup trick to cover those grey tresses when one is in a hurry. Scroll below for more.
Salma started her career in showbiz with television shows, and she got her breakthrough in the 1995 movie Desperado, opposite Antonio Banderas. Her performance in the ‘Frida’ biopic earned Hayek her first Oscar nod.
Salma Hayek has over 28.2 million followers on her Instagram, and she posts back pictures and behind-the-scenes clips and pictures to keep her fans updated. Recently, the actress posted a video of her sharing...
- 2/28/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Actor Salma Hayek has always been very candid about her issues in Hollywood. And there came a point where the veteran wondered if Hollywood didn’t see her as useful anymore.
Salma Hayek once shared Hollywood didn’t want her as much as she approached her 40s Salma Hayek | Araya Doheny/Getty Images
Hayek was one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors at one point. She got her breakthrough role with the 1995 feature Desperado, and hasn’t looked back since. But a lot started changing as Hayek got older. While nearing her 40s, Hayek felt she was getting offered less roles than she was used to.
“I think they don’t want me but I don’t really care,” Hayek once said according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hayek confided that she was finding more fulfilling work to occupy her time with, and indulging in other passions aside from acting.
“I...
Salma Hayek once shared Hollywood didn’t want her as much as she approached her 40s Salma Hayek | Araya Doheny/Getty Images
Hayek was one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors at one point. She got her breakthrough role with the 1995 feature Desperado, and hasn’t looked back since. But a lot started changing as Hayek got older. While nearing her 40s, Hayek felt she was getting offered less roles than she was used to.
“I think they don’t want me but I don’t really care,” Hayek once said according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hayek confided that she was finding more fulfilling work to occupy her time with, and indulging in other passions aside from acting.
“I...
- 2/23/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans are on cloud nine as the Fantastic Four will finally appear in the MCU. It comes after multiple failed tries to bring them to the big screen. Eventually, the film is scheduled to be released as part of Phase Six of the MCU.
Fantastic Four in Marvel Comics
The first movie of the Fantastic Four was made in 1994 but never came out. They finally hit the big screen in 2005. Then, in 2015, a reboot directed by Josh Trank was released, which didn’t do well with critics or at the box office. Now, they’re getting another shot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6 lineup.
Even before the Marvel announced the main cast for the Fantastic Four, Antonio Banderas was already among the actors in the lineup for the role of Glactus. But now, an Oscar-winning actor is said to be the frontrunner for the role.
Suggested“I learned...
Fantastic Four in Marvel Comics
The first movie of the Fantastic Four was made in 1994 but never came out. They finally hit the big screen in 2005. Then, in 2015, a reboot directed by Josh Trank was released, which didn’t do well with critics or at the box office. Now, they’re getting another shot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6 lineup.
Even before the Marvel announced the main cast for the Fantastic Four, Antonio Banderas was already among the actors in the lineup for the role of Glactus. But now, an Oscar-winning actor is said to be the frontrunner for the role.
Suggested“I learned...
- 2/21/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Two days ago, I mentioned to the loved ones I was spending Christmas with that I knew exactly where I was 25 years earlier. On the evening of December 25, 1998, I was sitting in a movie theatre, taking in an opening day screening of director Robert Rodriguez‘s alien invasion horror film The Faculty (watch it Here). Now, two days after the film’s 25th anniversary, scooper Daniel Richtman has revealed on his Patreon page that Rodriguez is producing a remake of The Faculty!
That’s all of the information that’s available at this time. The Faculty is getting a remake and Robert Rodriguez is on board as producer.
Rodriguez directed the original The Faculty from a screenplay by Scream writer Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel). The film has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of...
That’s all of the information that’s available at this time. The Faculty is getting a remake and Robert Rodriguez is on board as producer.
Rodriguez directed the original The Faculty from a screenplay by Scream writer Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel). The film has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of...
- 12/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
As confetti twirls and fireworks paint the sky, ring in the New Year in style! Take your family for a sparkling journey through a curated selection of feel-good comedies, thrilling adventures, and inspiring stories. Escape into vibrant worlds where resolutions rise like champagne bubbles and every dream takes flight.
Binge start with Hotel Transylvania where Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) runs a monster resort for creatures like Frankenstein’s Monster (Kevin James) and the Mummy (CeeLo Green) where they can be themselves without humans bothering them, until his teenage daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) falls for a human backpacker named Jonathan (Andy Samberg).
The Woman King (2022), where Viola Davis stars as the fearless General Nanisca, who trains the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey with exceptional skill and ferocity. Ghostbusters (2016), Directed by Paul Feig’s all-female reboot follows Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), Erin Gilbert...
Binge start with Hotel Transylvania where Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) runs a monster resort for creatures like Frankenstein’s Monster (Kevin James) and the Mummy (CeeLo Green) where they can be themselves without humans bothering them, until his teenage daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) falls for a human backpacker named Jonathan (Andy Samberg).
The Woman King (2022), where Viola Davis stars as the fearless General Nanisca, who trains the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey with exceptional skill and ferocity. Ghostbusters (2016), Directed by Paul Feig’s all-female reboot follows Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), Erin Gilbert...
- 12/27/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
When the lights went out on “The Voice” Season 24 finale, 33-year-old Huntley of Team Niall Horan came out on top by winning the championship. The runner-up was Ruby Leigh of Team Reba McEntire who, at age 16, was the youngest artist still in the competition. Gold Derby ran an overnight poll asking “The Voice” fans to name who Really deserved to win, and Huntley came out on top with 31% of the vote, while Ruby placed just behind him at 30%. The other three finalists finished in our poll results at 24% (Mara Justine), 10% (Jacquie Roar) and 5% (Lila Forde).
SEEHuntley on winning Season 24 of ‘The Voice’ with coach Niall Horan: ‘I did not once think that I was going to win’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Ruby started out the competition as a four-chair turn for her blind audition of “I Wanna Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart,” joining Team Reba. The Foley, Missouri native then won her battle of “Jolene” against Al Boogie.
SEEHuntley on winning Season 24 of ‘The Voice’ with coach Niall Horan: ‘I did not once think that I was going to win’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
Ruby started out the competition as a four-chair turn for her blind audition of “I Wanna Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart,” joining Team Reba. The Foley, Missouri native then won her battle of “Jolene” against Al Boogie.
- 12/20/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Tuesday night on NBC, the remaining five contestants on “The Voice” Season 24 found out their fates in the live two-hour finale (read our minute-by-minute live blog). One by one, host Carson Daly revealed which artist came in fifth place, fourth place, third place and second place, and then named the ultimate winner. But did the right person win? That’s for You to decide! Vote right now in our poll and then sound off down in the comments section.
Warning: the following story contains spoilers from “The Voice” Season 24 finale. Read at your own risk!
Up first, Carson announced that the fifth place artist was Lila Forde. Lila was a four-chair turn for her blind audition of “Can’t Find My Way Home,” joining Team John Legend. She then won her battle of “Killing Me Softly with His Song” against JaRae Womack. In the knockouts, she sang “Fire and Rain...
Warning: the following story contains spoilers from “The Voice” Season 24 finale. Read at your own risk!
Up first, Carson announced that the fifth place artist was Lila Forde. Lila was a four-chair turn for her blind audition of “Can’t Find My Way Home,” joining Team John Legend. She then won her battle of “Killing Me Softly with His Song” against JaRae Womack. In the knockouts, she sang “Fire and Rain...
- 12/20/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
And then there were five. Monday’s episode of The Voice pitted against one another the remaining members of Teams Niall Horan, John Legend and Reba McEntire. (See? Ya never should’ve dropped Rudi, Gwen Stefani!) And, as if to remind the contestants of the rewards Season 24’s winner will reap, Season 22 victor Bryce Leatherwood dropped by to give ’em “The Finger.”
2023 in Review: The Most Dynamic ‘Ships From Succession, The Diplomat, The Summer I Turned Pretty and MoreView List
Er, that is, to give them (and us) a performance of his catchy-extra single “The Finger.” Which, by the way,...
2023 in Review: The Most Dynamic ‘Ships From Succession, The Diplomat, The Summer I Turned Pretty and MoreView List
Er, that is, to give them (and us) a performance of his catchy-extra single “The Finger.” Which, by the way,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Kelly Clarkson soared during her rendition of the Eagle’s “Desperado,” the title track from the band’s 1973 album and one of their most enduring songs.
For the cover, the The Kelly Clarkson Show host took the stage for Friday’s episode alongside her music director Jason Halbert at the piano. While the beginning of the ballad stays close to the original’s structure, towards the end, Clarkson elevates the lyrics with her powerhouse vocals.
The performance follows Clarkson’s cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass” last week...
For the cover, the The Kelly Clarkson Show host took the stage for Friday’s episode alongside her music director Jason Halbert at the piano. While the beginning of the ballad stays close to the original’s structure, towards the end, Clarkson elevates the lyrics with her powerhouse vocals.
The performance follows Clarkson’s cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass” last week...
- 12/2/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
The Eagles are back on stage for their Long Goodbye final tour.
In July, the Grammy-winning band announced their tour dates and have since continued to add more cities and dates.
“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” they stated.
“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful,” they added. “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”
Though it’s been a couple of months since they began their tour in September, fans will still have a chance to see them.
After kicking off their tour in New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 7, they made stops in major cities like Boston,...
In July, the Grammy-winning band announced their tour dates and have since continued to add more cities and dates.
“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” they stated.
“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful,” they added. “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”
Though it’s been a couple of months since they began their tour in September, fans will still have a chance to see them.
After kicking off their tour in New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 7, they made stops in major cities like Boston,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
NYC Weekend Watch: World Cinema Project, Peeping Tom, The Long Day Closes, the Before Trilogy & More
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Anthology Film Archives
The films of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project are screening, while a Jean Cocteau program runs in Essential Cinema.
Film Forum
Michael Powell’s career-killing masterwork Peeping Tom plays in a long-overdue restoration, while Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil continues; “Hitchcock’s ’50s” runs through arguably the director’s greatest decade; Kirikou and the Sorceress plays this Sunday.
Museum of the Moving Image
Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary with a months-long programming run, continuing this weekend with the Before trilogy on 35mm and Feast of the Epiphany; prints of They Live and Holiday show this weekend.
Roxy Cinema
The Josh Safdie-presented The Gods of Times Square plays on Sunday, while The Long Day Closes and Dogtooth show on 35mm; “City Dudes” returns on Saturday.
IFC Center
Distant Voices, Still Lives continues its run while Ocean’s Twelve,...
Anthology Film Archives
The films of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project are screening, while a Jean Cocteau program runs in Essential Cinema.
Film Forum
Michael Powell’s career-killing masterwork Peeping Tom plays in a long-overdue restoration, while Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil continues; “Hitchcock’s ’50s” runs through arguably the director’s greatest decade; Kirikou and the Sorceress plays this Sunday.
Museum of the Moving Image
Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary with a months-long programming run, continuing this weekend with the Before trilogy on 35mm and Feast of the Epiphany; prints of They Live and Holiday show this weekend.
Roxy Cinema
The Josh Safdie-presented The Gods of Times Square plays on Sunday, while The Long Day Closes and Dogtooth show on 35mm; “City Dudes” returns on Saturday.
IFC Center
Distant Voices, Still Lives continues its run while Ocean’s Twelve,...
- 11/24/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
A24 has confirmed that they’re re-teaming with Halina Reijn, the director of their slasher satire Bodies Bodies Bodies, on a erotic thriller called Babygirl – and an impressive cast has already been assembled for the film. Here’s the line-up: Nicole Kidman (Being the Ricardos), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), Harris Dickinson (The Iron Claw), Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me), and Jean Reno (Léon: The Professional).
According to Deadline, Reijn will be working from a screenplay she wrote herself. The story she crafted for this one centers on a successful CEO who begins an illicit affair with her much younger intern. Given the “thriller” part of the “erotic thriller” description, we have to assume that this affair goes terribly wrong in some way… probably in a way that involves more than just hurt feelings.
Reijn is producing Babygirl for Man Up Film, alongside A24 and David Hinojosa of 2Am. Julia Oh, Zach Nutman,...
According to Deadline, Reijn will be working from a screenplay she wrote herself. The story she crafted for this one centers on a successful CEO who begins an illicit affair with her much younger intern. Given the “thriller” part of the “erotic thriller” description, we have to assume that this affair goes terribly wrong in some way… probably in a way that involves more than just hurt feelings.
Reijn is producing Babygirl for Man Up Film, alongside A24 and David Hinojosa of 2Am. Julia Oh, Zach Nutman,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Film Forum
Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil begins playing in a 4K restoration; “Hitchcock’s ’50s” runs through arguably the director’s greatest decade. the Farewell My Concubine restoration continues while Summer Stock plays on 35mm this Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
Paul Vecchiali’s classic-in-waiting The Strangler is playing in a new restoration, while the films of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project are screening.
Roxy Cinema
The Josh Safdie-presented The Gods of Times Square begins a run, while The Untouchables and The Mission show on 35mm.
IFC Center
Distant Voices, Still Lives begins a run while The Exorcist, Battle Royale, Desperado, and a print of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 play on 35mm; Oldboy screens in a new restoration.
Museum of the Moving Image
Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary with a months-long programming run,...
Film Forum
Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil begins playing in a 4K restoration; “Hitchcock’s ’50s” runs through arguably the director’s greatest decade. the Farewell My Concubine restoration continues while Summer Stock plays on 35mm this Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
Paul Vecchiali’s classic-in-waiting The Strangler is playing in a new restoration, while the films of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project are screening.
Roxy Cinema
The Josh Safdie-presented The Gods of Times Square begins a run, while The Untouchables and The Mission show on 35mm.
IFC Center
Distant Voices, Still Lives begins a run while The Exorcist, Battle Royale, Desperado, and a print of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 play on 35mm; Oldboy screens in a new restoration.
Museum of the Moving Image
Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary with a months-long programming run,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
November has arrived, and with it a bevy of exciting, engaging and fresh new movies to stream on your friendly neighborhood streaming service. As fall is in full swing, the tone and tenor of new movies is starting to shift in a more dramatic direction while studios begin to trot out their awards contenders. A few of those arrive this month, including true stories “Nyad” and “Rustin,” but it’s not all serious business — the Awkwafina/Sandra Oh comedy “Quiz Lady” and David Fincher’s take on a B-movie “The Killer” both arrive this month as well.
And that’s not to mention the cornucopia of library titles that are newly streaming this month, including a host of Christmas classics. Whether it’s Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ or Disney+, we’ve got you covered with our curated selection of the best new movies streaming in November 2023 below.
And that’s not to mention the cornucopia of library titles that are newly streaming this month, including a host of Christmas classics. Whether it’s Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ or Disney+, we’ve got you covered with our curated selection of the best new movies streaming in November 2023 below.
- 11/10/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The latest feature from David Fincher, a big-budget drama series from Steven Knight and Shawn Levy, and an Oscar hopeful starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are among the standout new additions hitting Netflix in November.
With The Killer, Fincher reteams with Seven writer Andrew Kevin Walker to adapt the graphic novel written by Alexis Nolent. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and debuts on Netflix on Nov. 10, stars Michael Fassbender as a shadowy unnamed assassin and features a cast that includes Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, Gabriel Polanco, Kerry O’Malley, Emiliano Pernía, Sala Baker, Sophie Charlotte and Tilda Swinton.
The Hollywood Reporter‘s review of The Killer described the film as “a satisfyingly retro, location-hopping genre exercise with fisticuffs, gadgets (albeit ones bought from Amazon) and smooth-talking antagonists that all plays like a tongue-in-cheek spoof of James Bond movies.”
All the Light We Cannot See...
With The Killer, Fincher reteams with Seven writer Andrew Kevin Walker to adapt the graphic novel written by Alexis Nolent. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and debuts on Netflix on Nov. 10, stars Michael Fassbender as a shadowy unnamed assassin and features a cast that includes Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, Gabriel Polanco, Kerry O’Malley, Emiliano Pernía, Sala Baker, Sophie Charlotte and Tilda Swinton.
The Hollywood Reporter‘s review of The Killer described the film as “a satisfyingly retro, location-hopping genre exercise with fisticuffs, gadgets (albeit ones bought from Amazon) and smooth-talking antagonists that all plays like a tongue-in-cheek spoof of James Bond movies.”
All the Light We Cannot See...
- 11/2/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s slate for November 2023 has much to offer as the transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving and eventually Christmas begins. Many favorite movies such as Jennifer Garner’s “13 Going on 30” and “The Big Lebowski” arrive Nov. 1, while Garner’s new movie “The Family Switch” rounds out the month when it arrives on the streamer Nov. 30. Other can’t-miss film arrivals on November first include “Whiplash,” “Sixteen Candles,” “The Social Network” and “Pitch Perfect.”
Several new seasons of Netflix shows arrive this month as well, the most highly anticipated of which might be “The Crown” Season 6 Part 1. The first half of the final season of the royal drama series arrives Nov. 16. The limited series adaptation of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Shawn Levy and Steven Knight launches November 2. Levy directed all four episodes of the epic drama series, adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
Several new seasons of Netflix shows arrive this month as well, the most highly anticipated of which might be “The Crown” Season 6 Part 1. The first half of the final season of the royal drama series arrives Nov. 16. The limited series adaptation of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Shawn Levy and Steven Knight launches November 2. Levy directed all four episodes of the epic drama series, adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
- 11/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
November on Netflix is peppered with curiosities for just about everyone. This month will see the long-awaited adaptation of Anthony Doerr’s award-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See hit the streamer. Directed by Shawn Levy (The Adam Project) and starring Mark Ruffalo, the limited series will tell the emotional story of a blind French girl who meets a German soldier in the final days of WWII.
Elsewhere, Netflix will unveil its first expansion of its planned Squid Game universe with an actual competition show that will challenge 456 players to be the final winner of no less than $4.56 million. Squid Game: The Challenge will feature games recreated from the hit 2021 show, hopefully with a comparatively zero chance of death for the contestants!
For those who are awaiting the return of their favorite Netflix shows in a more fictional capacity, however, we can confirm that Selling Sunset season seven, The Tailor season three,...
Elsewhere, Netflix will unveil its first expansion of its planned Squid Game universe with an actual competition show that will challenge 456 players to be the final winner of no less than $4.56 million. Squid Game: The Challenge will feature games recreated from the hit 2021 show, hopefully with a comparatively zero chance of death for the contestants!
For those who are awaiting the return of their favorite Netflix shows in a more fictional capacity, however, we can confirm that Selling Sunset season seven, The Tailor season three,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Elizabeth Debicki in ‘The Crown’ Season 6 (Photo Credit: Netflix)
Netflix’s November 2023 lineup of new films and TV series includes the premiere of the sixth season of the critically acclaimed drama The Crown and the debut of the wild action comedy Obliterated. Also joining the November lineup are All the Light We Cannot See, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and directed by Shawn Levy, as well as the streaming service’s first-ever live sports event.
Additional November highlights include Virgin River season five part two, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Killer, Rustin, and Blue Eye Samurai.
Netflix’s November 2023 Lineup:
11/1/23
Hurricane Season (Film) – When a group of kids finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town’s hidden secrets.
Locked In (Film) – A kindly nurse tries to unlock the secrets of a coma patient’s injuries — and discovers the bitter rivalry,...
Netflix’s November 2023 lineup of new films and TV series includes the premiere of the sixth season of the critically acclaimed drama The Crown and the debut of the wild action comedy Obliterated. Also joining the November lineup are All the Light We Cannot See, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and directed by Shawn Levy, as well as the streaming service’s first-ever live sports event.
Additional November highlights include Virgin River season five part two, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Killer, Rustin, and Blue Eye Samurai.
Netflix’s November 2023 Lineup:
11/1/23
Hurricane Season (Film) – When a group of kids finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town’s hidden secrets.
Locked In (Film) – A kindly nurse tries to unlock the secrets of a coma patient’s injuries — and discovers the bitter rivalry,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Robert Rodriguez is a filmmaker with an incredibly eclectic filmography. Sometimes he’ll do a big-budget sci-fi film, such as “Alita: Battle Angel,” but then he might go and make a new ‘Spy Kids’ film with his kids. Perhaps he’s best known for films like violent action films like “From Dusk Till Dawn,” “Desperado,” or even “Machete.” So, what happens when a filmmaker who is no stranger to heaping amounts of gun violence decides he doesn’t want to do that sort of thing anymore?
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Continue reading Robert Rodriguez Isn’t Sure He’d Do Another ‘Desperado’ Film Because Of The “Glorification” Of Gun Violence at The Playlist.
- 10/4/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Robert Rodriguez made his feature directorial debut with El Mariachi, an ultra low-budget action movie that launched his career. He followed it up with two sequels, Desperado in 1995 and Once Upon a Time in Mexico in 2003, but the director told The Wrap that he’d love to revisit the series with a new sequel.
“I would love to revisit the ‘Desperado’ series,” Robert Rodriguez said. “I thought it was way ahead of its time.” However, the amount of gun violence featured in the movies gives him pause nowadays. “It’s really hard to do today, for me, anything with guns,” Rodriguez explained. “Gun violence has gotten out of control. Even those are those are very tongue-in-cheek and kind of fun. It’s just hard to do. There’s always some terrible shooting and you just go, ‘I don’t know if I can responsibly do anything with guns.’ I really love those films,...
“I would love to revisit the ‘Desperado’ series,” Robert Rodriguez said. “I thought it was way ahead of its time.” However, the amount of gun violence featured in the movies gives him pause nowadays. “It’s really hard to do today, for me, anything with guns,” Rodriguez explained. “Gun violence has gotten out of control. Even those are those are very tongue-in-cheek and kind of fun. It’s just hard to do. There’s always some terrible shooting and you just go, ‘I don’t know if I can responsibly do anything with guns.’ I really love those films,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The “Spy Kids” are back, and director Robert Rodriguez is once again spearheading the franchise through a soft reboot — this time for Netflix.
The clever, kids-have-to-be-spys-after-their-spy-parents-are-captured conceit returns in “Spy Kids: Armageddon” (now streaming), the fifth film in the franchise and one yet again written and directed by series creator Rodriguez. This time it’s a new family, led by Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi, who are battling an evil game designer (Billy Magnussen). Thankfully, their kids (Connor Esterson and Everly Carganilla) spring into action. It’s got a ton of humor, a ton of heart, some classically “Spy Kids”-y action and some brand-new gadgets. What more could you want?
TheWrap spoke to Rodriguez, whose first “Spy Kids” movie premiered in 2001, about returning to the franchise, what other of his movies he would want to revisit and whether there’ll be another “Alita: Battle Angel” movie.
When did you...
The clever, kids-have-to-be-spys-after-their-spy-parents-are-captured conceit returns in “Spy Kids: Armageddon” (now streaming), the fifth film in the franchise and one yet again written and directed by series creator Rodriguez. This time it’s a new family, led by Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi, who are battling an evil game designer (Billy Magnussen). Thankfully, their kids (Connor Esterson and Everly Carganilla) spring into action. It’s got a ton of humor, a ton of heart, some classically “Spy Kids”-y action and some brand-new gadgets. What more could you want?
TheWrap spoke to Rodriguez, whose first “Spy Kids” movie premiered in 2001, about returning to the franchise, what other of his movies he would want to revisit and whether there’ll be another “Alita: Battle Angel” movie.
When did you...
- 10/3/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Matt Damon collaborated with Martin Scorsese on The Departed, which turned out to be one of Damon’s most praised projects. But he felt his Bourne franchise made it easier to do the flick since Scorsese features weren’t known to be blockbusters.
Matt Damon labeled Martin Scorsese films as ‘cut your fee’ kind of movies Matt Damon | Barry Chin/Getty Images
Damon considered himself extremely fortunate to land the Bourne franchise. It remains one of Damon’s most profitable projects. According to The Numbers, the Bourne films have grossed over $1 billion worldwide. This includes Jeremy Renner’s Bourne Legacy and Damon’s fourth film Jason Bourne.
Damon also appreciated what the Bourne films did for him financially. The money he was able to make from the spy thrillers freed him to do less profitable projects he had a passion for. Scorsese’s The Departed fell into this category.
“The...
Matt Damon labeled Martin Scorsese films as ‘cut your fee’ kind of movies Matt Damon | Barry Chin/Getty Images
Damon considered himself extremely fortunate to land the Bourne franchise. It remains one of Damon’s most profitable projects. According to The Numbers, the Bourne films have grossed over $1 billion worldwide. This includes Jeremy Renner’s Bourne Legacy and Damon’s fourth film Jason Bourne.
Damon also appreciated what the Bourne films did for him financially. The money he was able to make from the spy thrillers freed him to do less profitable projects he had a passion for. Scorsese’s The Departed fell into this category.
“The...
- 9/29/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It was 20 years ago this month that Jack Black put on a bow tie, walked into a prep school, and told a bunch of fourth graders to get the Led out. His star turn as the lovable loser in Richard Linklater’s School of Rock helped the film gross nearly $20 million when it opened, breaking the record for music-themed comedies at the time. Over the years, it’s inspired a hit Broadway musical, a TV show, and a children’s book, and helped popularize actual School of Rock programs for...
- 9/28/2023
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Robert Rodriguez already wants to make a sequel to 'Spy Kids: Armageddon'.The 55-year-old director has helmed the fifth movie in the popular franchise that has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years and has plans to make another flick –although he is constrained by the amount of time that the younger cast members are available for filming.Robert told Collider: "I always want to make one pretty quickly, but you really can't film them until the summertime because the kids have to do schooling no matter what, but they have more school that age during the non-summer break."You would only get them for an hour or two on set. You get them for about four or five hours on summer break, so it's a little easier to film them. That would be great."The 'Alita: Battle Angel' director added: "The first 'Spy Kids' series we had...
- 9/22/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
There are movies for children, and then there are childish movies. The latest directorial venture of American director Robert Rodriguez titled Spy Kids: Armageddon seems to be way more tilted towards the latter type. Rodriguez has his own niche in filmmaking. He started with the Mexican milieu that he knew so well and made films such as El Mariachi and Desperado, and later went on to direct cult classics such as From Dusk Till Dawn and his masterpiece Sin City. His films are so different from one another that one look at his IMDb page will tell us that he isn’t interested in telling similar stories. Yet he seems to have a strong affinity with the Spy Kids universe. He directed the first one in 2001 and then made three more sequels in the coming years, with the last one being released in 2011. He has now returned with the fifth installment,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Clockwise from top left: El Mariachi (Columbia Pictures), Desperado (Sony), Spy Kids (Lionsgate), Alita: Battle Angel (Fox), Planet Terror (Scream Factory), Sin City (Paramount)Graphic: AVClub
Hit or miss seems like the best way to describe Robert Rodriguez’s films. The indie darling-turned-hot shot action director famously raised a few...
Hit or miss seems like the best way to describe Robert Rodriguez’s films. The indie darling-turned-hot shot action director famously raised a few...
- 9/20/2023
- by Phil Pirrello
- avclub.com
A French billionaire best known for acquiring luxury brands just bought one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies. Artémis, the Pinault family’s investment company, is procuring a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency.
CAA, which merged with ICM in late June 2022, will now be in the $40 billion portfolio that also contains Gucci, Saint Laurent and the auction house Christie’s.
How did Hollywood react Thursday to one of the key movers and shakers becoming, essentially, another luxury good in an already massive portfolio? Most of the industry offered a measured response.
A smart move for CAA as the strikes batter Hollywood
A common theme among those TheWrap spoke with was that the move was astute or in the company’s self-interest amid the ongoing Hollywood writer and actor labor stoppages.
“It’s a smart move, expanding into luxury brands, considering half of the entertainment industry is currently on strike,...
CAA, which merged with ICM in late June 2022, will now be in the $40 billion portfolio that also contains Gucci, Saint Laurent and the auction house Christie’s.
How did Hollywood react Thursday to one of the key movers and shakers becoming, essentially, another luxury good in an already massive portfolio? Most of the industry offered a measured response.
A smart move for CAA as the strikes batter Hollywood
A common theme among those TheWrap spoke with was that the move was astute or in the company’s self-interest amid the ongoing Hollywood writer and actor labor stoppages.
“It’s a smart move, expanding into luxury brands, considering half of the entertainment industry is currently on strike,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
A brand new “The Boys” spinoff series, the second season of “Wheel of Time” and football highlight a robust lineup of new movies and shows coming to Amazon Prime Video in September. “Gen V,” a spinoff of “The Boys” set at a college, premieres on Sept. 29, while new episodes of “The Wheel of Time” Season 2 are rolling out all month long after the season premiere on Sept. 1.
Thursday Night Football is streaming starting Sept. 14, and a whole host of library movies worth checking out – from “Four Weddings and a Funeral” to “Dracula” to “10 Things I Hate About You” – are now streaming.
There’s also the premiere of the original film “Cassandro” starring Gael Garcia Bernal as a gay wrestler, and the acclaimed drama “A Thousand and One” comes to Prime Video on Sept. 19.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in September 2023 below.
Thursday Night Football is streaming starting Sept. 14, and a whole host of library movies worth checking out – from “Four Weddings and a Funeral” to “Dracula” to “10 Things I Hate About You” – are now streaming.
There’s also the premiere of the original film “Cassandro” starring Gael Garcia Bernal as a gay wrestler, and the acclaimed drama “A Thousand and One” comes to Prime Video on Sept. 19.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in September 2023 below.
- 9/3/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
It’s a deceptively big month on Prime Video in September! To kick things off, The Wheel of Time will be back for a second season on the service, while a live-action The Boys spinoff series called Gen V will be capping off the original series content later in the month.
But there are also some interesting new projects lined up between those two biggies. On September 15, Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen star in what is sure to be a delicious tale of revenge. Wilderness, based on B.E. Jones’ novel of the same name, stars Coleman as a heartbroken wife who discovers her husband has been cheating on her after she gives up her whole life to move over to America with him and support his career.
You should also keep an eye out for Cassandro, landing on Prime Video on the same day. The film, which has been...
But there are also some interesting new projects lined up between those two biggies. On September 15, Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen star in what is sure to be a delicious tale of revenge. Wilderness, based on B.E. Jones’ novel of the same name, stars Coleman as a heartbroken wife who discovers her husband has been cheating on her after she gives up her whole life to move over to America with him and support his career.
You should also keep an eye out for Cassandro, landing on Prime Video on the same day. The film, which has been...
- 9/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
There is a scene relatively early in the new "Blue Beetle" movie where its lead character, Jaime Reyes (played by Xolo Maridueña), is seen with his sister, Milagros (played by Belissa Escobedo), sitting on the rooftop of their family's house. The two are reflecting on all the trials and tribulations they and their family have been through, some of which the audience is privy to. The conversation eventually leads to them fretting about the encroachment of the movie's fictional Kord Industries and how it's been nefariously buying up land across their fictional home of Palmera City, leaving lower-middle-class families like theirs with fewer opportunities to grow. Frustrated, Milagros says to Jaime, "We live on the other side of the tracks, and now they want to take that too." For "Blue Beetle" director Ángel Manuel Soto, who is Puerto Rican, this is a line that he knew would resonate sharply with...
- 8/18/2023
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Randy Meisner, the co-founder of the iconic American rock band The Eagles, best known for tracks such as ‘Take it to the Limit’ has passed away at the age of 77.
Meisner was the singer of the band and was known for his soft but powerful approach to vocal melodies.
As reported by their official website, the rock legend was found dead on July 26 in Los Angeles due to medical complications caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The bassist and singer for the band, Meisner was a rock icon and has recorded some of the band’s biggest classic albums such as ‘Eagles’, ‘Desperado’, ‘On The Border’, ‘One of These Nights’, and ‘Hotel California’.
“The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (Copd),” the band said on their official website.
Meisner was the singer of the band and was known for his soft but powerful approach to vocal melodies.
As reported by their official website, the rock legend was found dead on July 26 in Los Angeles due to medical complications caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The bassist and singer for the band, Meisner was a rock icon and has recorded some of the band’s biggest classic albums such as ‘Eagles’, ‘Desperado’, ‘On The Border’, ‘One of These Nights’, and ‘Hotel California’.
“The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (Copd),” the band said on their official website.
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Randy Meisner has died. The founding member, bassist and vocalist of the Eagles died on Wednesday night due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the band confirmed in a blog post. He was 77.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the band said in a statement. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit'”.
Meisner was born on March 8, 1946, in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Prior to his time with The Eagles, Meisner served as a bassist and vocalist with Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band.
Next, Meisner was at the forefront of the musical revolution in 1960s Los Angeles as the original bass player for the pioneering country-rock group, Poco.
Then, in 1971, Meisner formed the Eagles along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon. Meisner contributed to five of the band’s albums: Eagles,...
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the band said in a statement. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit'”.
Meisner was born on March 8, 1946, in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Prior to his time with The Eagles, Meisner served as a bassist and vocalist with Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band.
Next, Meisner was at the forefront of the musical revolution in 1960s Los Angeles as the original bass player for the pioneering country-rock group, Poco.
Then, in 1971, Meisner formed the Eagles along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon. Meisner contributed to five of the band’s albums: Eagles,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Randy Meisner, the founding bassist for The Eagles and the vocalist on their hit song “Take It to the Limit,” is dead at 77 years old.
Confirmation of Meisner’s passing came on Thursday in the form of a post made to the blog on The Eagles’ website. According to the statement, Meisner died on the evening of Wednesday, July 26th, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (Copd).
“Randy was an integral part of The Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the statement read. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit.’”
Born Randall Herman Meisner in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 8th, 1946, Meisner began playing guitar after he saw Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show in the late ‘50s. By the time he was in high school, he had picked up the bass guitar and...
Confirmation of Meisner’s passing came on Thursday in the form of a post made to the blog on The Eagles’ website. According to the statement, Meisner died on the evening of Wednesday, July 26th, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (Copd).
“Randy was an integral part of The Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the statement read. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit.’”
Born Randall Herman Meisner in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 8th, 1946, Meisner began playing guitar after he saw Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show in the late ‘50s. By the time he was in high school, he had picked up the bass guitar and...
- 7/28/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Randy Meisner, bassist and founding member of the Eagles who wrote and sang “Take it to the Limit,” died on Wednesday. He was 77 years old.
The Eagles confirmed Meisner’s death in a statement on their website, stating he died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Copd).
“The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night in Los Angeles,” the band wrote. “Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing,...
The Eagles confirmed Meisner’s death in a statement on their website, stating he died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Copd).
“The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night in Los Angeles,” the band wrote. “Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Randy Meisner, the bassist and founding member of the Eagles who sang lead vocal on the band’s first big hit, “Take It to the Limit,” has died. He was 77.
Meisner died Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles announced on their website.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit,'” a statement read.
In May 1968, Meisner joined Poco with former Buffalo Springfield members Richie Furay and Jim Messina and worked on that group’s first album, 1969’s Pickin’ Up the Pieces, but he quit shortly before the record was released.
In September 1971, Meisner, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon formed the Eagles. They signed with David Geffen’s Asylum Records and released their eponymous...
Meisner died Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles announced on their website.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit,'” a statement read.
In May 1968, Meisner joined Poco with former Buffalo Springfield members Richie Furay and Jim Messina and worked on that group’s first album, 1969’s Pickin’ Up the Pieces, but he quit shortly before the record was released.
In September 1971, Meisner, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon formed the Eagles. They signed with David Geffen’s Asylum Records and released their eponymous...
- 7/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Randy Meisner, the co-founding Eagles bassist whose soaring voice powered their massive hit “Take It To the Limit,” died Wednesday night from complications caused by chronic pulmonary disease, a statement from the band said. He was 77.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the band said in the statement. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit.’”
Before he co-founded the group, Meisner played with Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band and was the original bass player for country-rock group Poco in the late 1960s.
Born on March 8, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Meisner was part of Eagles from their self-titled 1972 debut album through 1976’s Hotel California, quitting the group in 1977 amid internal feuding and behind-the-scenes turmoil. He was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit, who also had succeeded Meisner in Poco after he left to form the Eagles.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the band said in the statement. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit.’”
Before he co-founded the group, Meisner played with Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band and was the original bass player for country-rock group Poco in the late 1960s.
Born on March 8, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Meisner was part of Eagles from their self-titled 1972 debut album through 1976’s Hotel California, quitting the group in 1977 amid internal feuding and behind-the-scenes turmoil. He was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit, who also had succeeded Meisner in Poco after he left to form the Eagles.
- 7/27/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Intro: Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner head down to Rio for the fifth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise. The most popular of the sequels, this one reunites Dom and Brian with several friends from previous films. Brings Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson into the ensemble. And takes the whole series in a new direction. The movie is Fast Five, and it’s about to be Revisited.
Set-up: Justin Lin thought he was done with the Fast and Furious movies after directing two of them. But while doing press for the fourth film in the series in 2009, he met a lot of passionate fans who had him re-thinking his plan to step away. And then Universal not only promised that the filmmaker would be able to do something different with the fifth film – they demanded that it be something different. In late 2009, Adam Fogelson was hired as the chairman of Universal,...
Set-up: Justin Lin thought he was done with the Fast and Furious movies after directing two of them. But while doing press for the fourth film in the series in 2009, he met a lot of passionate fans who had him re-thinking his plan to step away. And then Universal not only promised that the filmmaker would be able to do something different with the fifth film – they demanded that it be something different. In late 2009, Adam Fogelson was hired as the chairman of Universal,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
After more than 50 years of touring, The Eagles announced dates for their final tour. The tour, entitled The Long Goodbye, will feature Steely Dan as the opening act and is scheduled to begin on September 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Only the first 13 concert dates have been announced with tickets set to go on sale today. According to a statement by the band, the tour will star Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, as well as former members Vince Gill and Deacon Frey performing “as many shows in each market as their audience demands.” The tour is expected to continue into 2025.
The Eagles ‘The Long Goodbye’ Tour Setlist
In a post on Instagram, the Eagles wrote, “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.” The band continued,...
Only the first 13 concert dates have been announced with tickets set to go on sale today. According to a statement by the band, the tour will star Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, as well as former members Vince Gill and Deacon Frey performing “as many shows in each market as their audience demands.” The tour is expected to continue into 2025.
The Eagles ‘The Long Goodbye’ Tour Setlist
In a post on Instagram, the Eagles wrote, “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.” The band continued,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
The From Dusk Till Dawn episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? was Written by Eric Walkuski, Narrated and Edited by Tyler Nichols, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Okay ramblers, let’s get rambling… In the mid-90s, there were few directors more exciting than Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Guys who clawed their ways into the movie business by sheer determination and talent, they wore their love for cinema on their sleeves and made no bones about it. They helped kickstart a wave of movie nerds who’d be calling their own shots and making millions for the studio system; suddenly it seemed like being able to endlessly quote Martin Scorsese or John Carpenter movies meant you might get a shot at sitting in the director’s chair. Naturally, the two gravitated toward each other, and to this day their...
Okay ramblers, let’s get rambling… In the mid-90s, there were few directors more exciting than Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Guys who clawed their ways into the movie business by sheer determination and talent, they wore their love for cinema on their sleeves and made no bones about it. They helped kickstart a wave of movie nerds who’d be calling their own shots and making millions for the studio system; suddenly it seemed like being able to endlessly quote Martin Scorsese or John Carpenter movies meant you might get a shot at sitting in the director’s chair. Naturally, the two gravitated toward each other, and to this day their...
- 7/14/2023
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
Danny Trejo has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy to pay off more than $2 million he owes to the IRS.
The actor and entrepreneur, 79, best known for his roles in “Machete Kills”, “Heat” and “Desperado”, filed back in February, according to ABC7.
His string of successful businesses, including Trejos Tacos and Trejos Coffee and Donuts, are reportedly not a part of the bankruptcy. The root of his enormous debt to the IRS is allegedly from mistakenly claiming deductions over the years.
Read More: Danny Trejo Snuggles With His Rescue Dogs In Sweet Video
The bankruptcy is so severe that according to documents obtained by RadarOnline, Barclays Mortgage Trust is asking the court permission to foreclose his home in Mission’s Hill, California.
The news comes after he recently announced the launch of his new non-alcoholic tequila brand, Zero Proof Tequila.
The actor and entrepreneur, 79, best known for his roles in “Machete Kills”, “Heat” and “Desperado”, filed back in February, according to ABC7.
His string of successful businesses, including Trejos Tacos and Trejos Coffee and Donuts, are reportedly not a part of the bankruptcy. The root of his enormous debt to the IRS is allegedly from mistakenly claiming deductions over the years.
Read More: Danny Trejo Snuggles With His Rescue Dogs In Sweet Video
The bankruptcy is so severe that according to documents obtained by RadarOnline, Barclays Mortgage Trust is asking the court permission to foreclose his home in Mission’s Hill, California.
The news comes after he recently announced the launch of his new non-alcoholic tequila brand, Zero Proof Tequila.
- 7/9/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Actor Salma Hayek featured in many critically acclaimed pictures to achieve her status as an A-List star. But she was given an offensive reason as to why she’d never end up being cast in one of her most praised performances.
Salma Hayek was told she’d never play ‘Friday’ Salma Hayek | Loic Venance/Getty Images
Frida was a bit of a passion project for Hayek. Her 2002 feature was based on real-life Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, and it was a role Hayek pursued for a long time. When the film finally became a reality, Hayek considered the moment one of the greatest periods of her life.
“It’s great to dream something and then bring it to life, to experience it with your body. You can envision something with your mind and step into that dream. I was lucky. I had a passionate dream and I made it real. When it was over,...
Salma Hayek was told she’d never play ‘Friday’ Salma Hayek | Loic Venance/Getty Images
Frida was a bit of a passion project for Hayek. Her 2002 feature was based on real-life Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, and it was a role Hayek pursued for a long time. When the film finally became a reality, Hayek considered the moment one of the greatest periods of her life.
“It’s great to dream something and then bring it to life, to experience it with your body. You can envision something with your mind and step into that dream. I was lucky. I had a passionate dream and I made it real. When it was over,...
- 7/8/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Salma Hayek is all about bikinis.
On Wednesday, the “Desperado” star celebrated National Bikini Day by sharing a sultry new bikini picture on her Instagram feed.
Read More: Salma Hayek Poses For Nearly Naked Sauna Snaps
“Happy #NationalBikiniDay! Can you believe the bikini has only been around for 77 years?!” she wrote in the caption “Let’s hope they don’t ban them too.”
The post included a picture of Hayek posing in a patterned bikini while standing in a pool.
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Hayek also included a “#notathrowback” hashtag, just in case followers didn’t believe the 56-year-old was sharing a new picture.
The actress is no stranger to sharing bikini photos on Instagram. Just three weeks ago, she shared a picture from a trip on a boat, writing, “Some people don’t like grey days, but I think everyday is precious.
On Wednesday, the “Desperado” star celebrated National Bikini Day by sharing a sultry new bikini picture on her Instagram feed.
Read More: Salma Hayek Poses For Nearly Naked Sauna Snaps
“Happy #NationalBikiniDay! Can you believe the bikini has only been around for 77 years?!” she wrote in the caption “Let’s hope they don’t ban them too.”
The post included a picture of Hayek posing in a patterned bikini while standing in a pool.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)
Hayek also included a “#notathrowback” hashtag, just in case followers didn’t believe the 56-year-old was sharing a new picture.
The actress is no stranger to sharing bikini photos on Instagram. Just three weeks ago, she shared a picture from a trip on a boat, writing, “Some people don’t like grey days, but I think everyday is precious.
- 7/6/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
All was not well with Sylvester Stallone’s career in the summer of 1995. Judge Dredd had come out, and, despite blockbuster business overseas, the film flopped in the all-important North American market. It would kick off a dry spell in Sly’s career, with many of his follow-up movies also doing poorly, to the point that in the early 2000s, he was stuck doing low-rent movies that went direct to video, such as Shade and Avenging Angelo. Of course, a major comeback for the Italian Stallion was just around the corner. Still, in this episode of Stallone Revisited, we look back at his follow-up to Judge Dredd, Assassins, which, on paper, should have been one of Sly’s classics but has gone on to become something of an obscure, underrated outing on his CV.
In the 1990s, spec scripts were all the rage. For those who don’t know, a...
In the 1990s, spec scripts were all the rage. For those who don’t know, a...
- 6/18/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Fan of hunting for “Black Mirror” Easter Eggs? Well, the series has a treat for you — Season 6 debuts with the series’ most meta episode yet. The first episode of the long-awaited sixth season, “Joan Is Awful” follows Joan; a woman who finds that her life is being turned into a prestige streaming series starring Salma Hayek, a discovery that sends her jobs and relationships into freefall after all of her secrets suddenly become public knowledge.
Annie Murphy plays Joan. Salma Hayek also plays Joan… and Salma Hayek. Rob Delaney plays Mac. Ben Barnes also plays Mac. Which is to say, there’s a lot to unpack and a heck of a cast to keep track of while you’re at it. There’s even a fake streaming service full of “Black Mirror” references and callbacks.
We’ve got you covered with a handy guide to who plays whom.
Annie Murphy...
Annie Murphy plays Joan. Salma Hayek also plays Joan… and Salma Hayek. Rob Delaney plays Mac. Ben Barnes also plays Mac. Which is to say, there’s a lot to unpack and a heck of a cast to keep track of while you’re at it. There’s even a fake streaming service full of “Black Mirror” references and callbacks.
We’ve got you covered with a handy guide to who plays whom.
Annie Murphy...
- 6/15/2023
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
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