Tag: Anthony Hopkins
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Every Failed Van Helsing Reboot, From Tom Cruise to Channing Tatum
Abraham Van Helsing was first introduced in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. Inevitably, the character made his way into the 1931 Universal feature Dracula, portrayed by Edward Van Sloan (who would reprise the role in Dracula‘s Daughter in 1936). In the original novel, Helsing’s presence is only requested by the main characters because of his…
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True Detective: Night Country’s Third Episode Features A Classic Silence Of The Lambs Reference
This post contains spoilers for episode 3 of “True Detective: Night Country.””Quid Pro Quo, Clarice. I tell you things, you tell me things. Not about this case. About yourself,” says Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), speaking with FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) in “The Silence of the Lambs.” The quid pro quo scene is…
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Anthony Hopkins Made ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Perfectly Creepy When He Improvised
Fans of TV’s Hannibal series may advocate for Mads Mikkelsen’s portrayal, but when people hear the name Hannibal Lecter, they think of one performance in particular: Sir Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs. It was the role that won Hopkins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor despite his mere 16 minutes of screen…
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The Chilling Ways Hal 9000 Influenced Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter
Anthony Hopkins is a pillar of acting history, as sturdy and dependable as they come. For over 60 years and counting, he’s been one of the most quietly versatile actors in the business; while nobody would ever claim he’s a chameleon, his ability to slip into the skin of almost any type of person and…
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AFI Fest Reveals Full 2023 Lineup: ‘All of Us Strangers,’ ‘Memory,’ Steve McQueen, and More
The American Film Institute’s 2023 AFI Fest has officially unveiled its lineup, marking the respective world premieres of Rob Reiner’s “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” documentary and Matthew Brown’s “Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as the titular psychiatrist.This year’s AFI Fest takes place October 25 through 29, with Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind”…
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‘One Life’ Review: Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn Spotlight the Selfless Deeds of ‘the British Schindler’
A classically crafted feature debut from veteran TV director James Hawes (“Black Mirror”), “One Life” intercuts two eras 50 years apart in the long life of humble British humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton (1909-2015), referred to by some as “the British Schindler.” The biopic serves as a testament to the power of good, with a prestige…
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‘One Life’ Review: Anthony Hopkins Gets This Tearjerker To Safe Shores [TIFF]
Toronto – The accomplishments of Nicholas Winton were lost to history for almost forty years. The last time the Brit had spoken about his work rescuing Jewish refugees in Czechoslovakia was when he ran for local council in 1954. But for decades, nothing. He steadily worked for finance companies and raised a family. He was…
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‘One Life’ Images: Anthony Hopkins Is a WWII Hero
It’s been almost a full year since we learned that a handful of the world’s biggest stars were coming together for James Hawes’ feature-length directorial debut, One Life. With names including Helena Bonham Carter (Harry Potter franchise), Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs), Johnny Flynn (Clouds of Sils Maria), Jonathan Pryce (Game of Thrones),…
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‘Rebel Moon’ Image: Anthony Hopkins’ Robot is on a Journey of Self-Discovery
Anthony Hopkins has played many notable characters throughout his career. He’s Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, Odin in Marvel’s Thor franchise, and last year he bagged an Academy Award for his heart-wrenching performance in The Father. Later this year he’ll be voicing his most mysterious character yet, a robot named Jimmy in…
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‘Transformers’: 10 Best Human Characters in the Movies, Ranked
In the world of Transformers, the gigantic alien robots take center stage, but not without the human characters. These characters acts like as the audience surrogate in this intergalactic battle between the warring Autobots and Decepticons. When it comes to the actors, the franchise is not playing around. These characters are played by Oscar-winning actors…