Tag: Elf
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Let’s Give a Round of Applause to Joan Cusack in ‘School of Rock’
When it comes to the 2003 film School of Rock, the performance everyone always praises is Jack Black as protagonist Dewey Finn. And why wouldn’t one heap endless praise on Black’s work here? It’s the ultimate distillation of his comedic style, as perfect a microcosm of a performer’s persona as Katharine Hepburn in Bringing Up…
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‘Glass Onion’ and Christmas-Themed Titles Dominate VOD and Netflix Charts
While theaters have “Avatar: The Way of Water” bringing in most of the revenue, two films that had recent successful theatrical runs dominate home viewing revenue this Christmas. “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” was an immediate #1 at Netflix (it had a one-week preview in theaters a month ago). “Violent Night” with an evil…
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Steven Spielberg Turned Gremlins From a Horror Film Into a Holiday Classic
With the arrival of the Christmas season, so begins the time when film lovers start rewatching their favorite holiday classics. Many of the usual names make this list, like It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and Elf. There’s also more edgy content such as the slasher Black Christmas and the much argued about…
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Christmas Movies and TV Shows to Watch on HBO Max Now
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit with your favorite streaming service, HBO Max has you covered. Indeed, while some of the other streaming services certainly have some holiday favorites, the list of HBO Max Christmas movies available to stream is as robust as it is diverse. There are rewatchable favorites like Elf…
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Charlize Theron: Will Ferrell’s ‘Elf’ Is a ‘F*cking Perfect’ Movie
Oscar winner Charlize Theron is ready to get into the holiday spirit.Almost 20 years since the release of Christmas comedy “Elf,” Theron mused on the “fucking perfect” film starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel. Theron currently stars in family-friendly film “The School for Good and Evil,” and told Harper’s Bazaar in a cover…
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James Caan Dead: New Hollywood Icon and Beloved ‘Godfather’ and ‘Misery’ Star Was 82
James Caan is dead at the age of 82, his official Twitter feed confirmed on Thursday. “The Godfather” actor shot to superstardom after playing the doomed Sonny Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 adaptation of the Mario Puzo novel, but he gained fans across decades. Not many actors could simulate being shot with dozens of…
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Will Ferrell Still Has Zero Regrets Over Turning Down $29 Million Offer to Make ‘Elf’ Sequel
Will Ferrell has been open in the past about turning down a $29 million offer to star in a sequel to his 2003 Christmas comedy classic “Elf,” and he remains to this day without regret over his decision. “Elf” arrived at a seminal moment in Ferrell’s film career. The actor already had fan-favorite supporting turns…
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Josh Gad, Katie Couric and More Mourn Ed Asner: ‘He Was a Legend’
When news broke Sunday that Ed Asner died at 91, Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary actor, activist and philanthropist.The former president of the Screen Actors Guild, Asner is best known for playing Lou Grant in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spin-off series “Lou Grant.” He also voiced…
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The Morning Watch: The Stop-Motion Animation in ‘Elf’, How ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Are Found & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, learn about the work that went into creating…
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Jason Momoa in Talks to Voice ‘Frosty the Snowman’ in Warner Bros. Movie
“Aquaman” himself, Jason Momoa, is in negotiations to star as Frosty the Snowman in a movie for Warner Bros.Momoa will voice Frosty in the live-action/CG hybrid. Framestore UK will do the animation.Momoa will also produce with Geoff Johns, and Stampede’s Greg Silverman and Jon Berg. David Berenbaum, who collaborated with Berg on “Elf,” is on…