Tag: Footloose
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Exclusive: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Cast Performs ‘Wigloose’ Live [Video]
Almost a year ago, songwriter, producer, and music artist Leland and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” executive producer Tom Campbell began working on the latest “Rusical” or mini-musical for the 16th season of the Emmy-winning reality competition program. A staple of the series, Leland had written numerous Rusicals centered on everyone from Madonna to The Kardashians, and,…
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James Gunn Explains Casting Kevin Bacon in Gotg: Holiday Special
As Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special debuts on Disney+, Kevin Bacon is now an official part of the MCU. The Footloose actor was first named dropped in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 and the long-running joke has finally paid off in the new feature. Interestingly Bacon has always been a part of the…
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Why Miles Teller Hesitated To Accept His Role In Top Gun: Maverick
Like many, I first spotted Miles Teller in 2011’s totally unnecessary but likable “Footloose” remake. Reboots don’t generally create a breakout star, so I didn’t think his take on Willard made him destined for greatness or future blockbusters. But I like awkward underdogs with sarcastic tendencies, which is his “Footloose” role in a nutshell. Predictably,…
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Late Cinematographers Michael Chapman and Allen Daviau Remembered at Camerimage Film Festival
Acclaimed cinematographers and ASC members Michael Chapman and Allen Daviau, who both died last year, were the focus of a legacy panel at EnergaCamerimage Film Festival on Monday, led by the likes of Lawrence Sher (“Joker”), Xavier Pérez Grobet (“Watchmen”), Amy Vincent (‘Footloose”) and Seamus McGarvey (“Atonement”).Nominated for five Oscars for his work on “Bugsy,”…
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‘Coming 2 America’: How Director Craig Brewer Justifies Telling Black Stories as a White Filmmaker
Craig Brewer is a white filmmaker not unaccustomed to Black-centered stories. Barring his 2000 indie debut, “The Poor & Hungry,” and his 2011 “Footloose” remake, his films predominantly feature African-American protagonists. Brewer based his Memphis-set Southern rap drama “Hustle & Flow” on his friendships with hip-hop artists Al Kapone, Juicy J, and DJ Paul. (John…
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Mike Fenton, Famed Casting Director on ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘E.T.’ and Many Other Movies, Dies at 85
Mike Fenton, the legendary casting director who worked on the “Back to the Future” franchise, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and scores of other classic movies and TV shows, has died. He was 85.Fenton co-founded what is now known as Casting Society of America in 1982. He was a prominent casting director…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Hulu in July 2020
Hulu has announced its lineup of new titles arriving in July 2020. The big new original on the schedule is the hilarious Andy Samberg/Cristin Milioti comedy Palm Springs. You should avoid the trailer for this one and just trust us (we saw the film at Sundance) that you should watch this film when it hits…
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At the Amazing 1984 Box Office, Movies Like ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’ Grew into Blockbusters
Not considered a seminal year in Hollywood history, 1984 delivered an amazing number of iconic American films. Here’s a sampling of movies that still resonate today: “Beverly Hills Cop,” “The Karate Kid,” “Footloose,” “Purple Rain,” “The Terminator,” “Scarface,” “Romancing the Stone,” “Police Academy,” “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stop Making Sense,” “Stranger Than Paradise,” and “A…
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Director Craig Brewer on His Journey Towards Making ‘Dolemite is My Name’ [Interview]
Netflix’s Dolemite is My Name is writer-director Craig Brewer‘s first movie in eight years. Before this, Brewer, who made his debut with The Poor & Hungry and broke out with Hustler & Flow, last directed the 2011 Footloose remake. Since then, he’s written scripts that never got the green light and directed several episodes of…
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What’s Coming to Amazon Prime Video in December 2019
With the holidays around the corner, Amazon Prime Video is adding an abundance of movies and TV shows to stream while relaxing at home.A majority of fresh content will drop on the first of the month, starting with Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” and Kevin Bacon’s “Footloose” on Dec. 1. For superhero enthusiasts, “Hancock” and “Bumblebee”…