Tag: Back to the Future
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The Comedy Western That’s Canonically Part of ‘Back to the Future’
There can never be any additions to the Back to the Future saga. Director Robert Zemeckis has made it adamantly clear in recent years that he has contractual provisions to shoot down any potential cinematic extensions of this franchise. There can never be a Top Gun: Maverick equivalent to this saga, nor can there ever…
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The Flash Didn’t Include The Grim Reason Michael Keaton’s Batman Is Retired
“The Flash” made the dreams of ’90s kids come true by bringing Michael Keaton back as Batman after the actor put down the cape and cowl following “
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10 Best Sci-Fi Comedy Movies, According to Reddit
Science fiction and comedy are two genres that work well together. The best sci-fi uses futuristic technology and alien creatures to comment on our current societies, and comedy uses outlandish situations to poke fun at everyday ridiculousness. As a result, some of the sharpest sci-fi movies are also the funniest: Idiocracy is a satire of…
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Best Michael J. Fox Characters, From Marty McFly to Teen Wolf
Michael J. Fox became a household name when he starred on the sitcom Family Ties back in the 1980s. He became a bona fide superstar in 1985 when he landed the role of Marty McFly opposite Christopher Lloyd in the mega blockbuster, Back to the Future. The actor stayed busy over the next decade until…
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Keanu Reeves Turned Down The Lead Role In Platoon Because He Didn’t Want To ‘Do Violence’
The question “What if?” can lead you down some interesting rabbit holes if you’re interested in Hollywood history. For example, what if Michael J. Fox didn’t play Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” movies? Or what if Robert Downey Jr. didn’t get the role of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? And…
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Governors Awards: Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren, Peter Weir, Euzhan Palcy Honored By Academy at Memorable Ceremony
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Governors Awards were back to their usual spot on the calendar Saturday night, as Hollywood turned out to honor Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren, Euzhan Palcy and Peter Weir at the Fairmont Century Plaza.Last year’s awards had been postponed due to Covid and instead took place just…
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Pickle Rick Turns 5: The 13 Rickest ‘Rick and Morty’ Moments to Date
It’s been five years since Pickle Rick — the self-made god once mistaken by foreign intelligence for a vengeful creature from Russian folklore (who just so happens to actually be a mad scientist disguised as a pickle because he’s avoiding his adult daughter in family therapy) — was born.Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon…
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‘Back to the Future’ Broadway Musical Set for 2023
Click here to read the full article.Broadway is heading back to the future in 2023 with a stage adaptation of the iconic ’80s film.On Wednesday, the Back to the Future franchise’s official Twitter published a teaser trailer for the show, which is slated to debut sometime in 2023. “Synchronize your watches,” the video begins, before…
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‘Russian Doll’ Season 2: Time Tripping Through Nadia’s Traumatic Origin Story
If Season 1 of Netflix’s “Russian Doll” was like “Groundhog Day” with its fatalistic birthday time loop, then a time-traveling subway train, full-circle origin story, and emotional awakening make Season 2 a variation on “Back to the Future.” By the end, the mind-bending exploits of protagonist Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) have become the equivalent of her…
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Damn The Man, Save The Empire: Why Empire Records Will Never Go Out Of Style
For cinema and pop culture fans, a number of dates hold significance throughout the year. According to Miss Rhode Island in “Miss Congeniality,” April 25 is the perfect date because “it’s not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.” In “Back to the Future,” November 5, 1955 is the day when…