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Adam Sandler thought that he was going to ruin Punch-Drunk Love

Posted 6 years ago

Although we primarily know Adam Sandler as a purveyor of comedy, the actor has surprised us with a more serious role now and again. One of Sandler's most highly regarded roles found him starring in Paul Thomas Anderson's PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE,...

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s son lands lead in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film

Posted 6 years ago

It looks like raw talent might run in the family. Cooper Hoffman, the son of the late Oscar-winning actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, has landed the lead in Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled 1970s-set coming-of-age story. The film is an ensemble piece...

Joseph Kosinski is being eyed to direct reboot of Twister for Universal

Posted 6 years ago

I miss Bill Paxton. The late actor starred in so many classic films, one of which was TWISTER, the Jan de Bont film which followed a team of storm chasers and featured, for the time, cutting edge visual effects. It...

The cast of Almost Famous to reunite for 20th anniversary podcast

Posted 6 years ago

ALMOST FAMOUS, Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical comedy/drama about a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone in the early 70s while touring with rock-band Stillwater, is quickly approaching its 20th anniversary. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen numerous celebrities reunite for podcasts,...

The Best Movie You Never Saw: 25th Hour

Posted 6 years ago

Chris Welcome to The Best Movie You NEVER Saw, a column dedicated to examining films that have flown under the radar or gained traction throughout the years, earning them a place as a cult classic or underrated gem that was...

The Best Movie You Never Saw: Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

Posted 6 years ago

Chris   Welcome to The Best Movie You NEVER Saw, a column dedicated to examining films that have flown under the radar or gained traction throughout the years, earning them a place as a cult classic or underrated gem that...

Focus Features negotiating to land Paul Thomas Anderson’s next feature

Posted 7 years ago

Paul Thomas Anderson, director of such riveting features as BOOGIE NIGHTS, MAGNOLIA, PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, THE MASTER, and PHANTOM THREAD, has announced that he's once again partnering with Focus Features for his untitled 1970s High School film....

Fleabag’s Andrew Scott to star in Showtime’s The Talented Mr. Ripley series

Posted 7 years ago

Although it's been a few years since I last watched it, Anthony Minghella’s THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY still stands as one of my favourite movies of all-time; based upon the best-selling series of novels by Patrica Highsmigh, Tom Ripley is...

John Turturro’s Big Lebowski spin-off gets a new title and a 2020 release

Posted 7 years ago

It's been twenty years since the release of THE BIG LEBOWSKI, and while it's unlikely (and unnecessary) that the Coen brothers film will get a sequel, it will be receiving a spin-off of sorts with a new film featuring Jesus...

The Dude and Carrie Bradshaw share a beverage in new Super Bowl ad

Posted 7 years ago

Last week, legendary actor Jeff Bridges posted a brief teaser video to his personal Twitter account, wherein he appeared as his enigmatic slacker character, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, as part of the lead-up to a mysterious Super Bowl spot. Shortly after the video...

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