More than two decades since Joaquin Phoenix landed his first Oscar nomination, for playing an unhinged Roman emperor, the Academy Award winner is reuniting with his “Gladiator” director Ridley Scott for another epic period piece.Originally titled “Kitbag,” upcoming historical drama “Napoleon” centers on the infamous ruler’s life and love with his wife Josephine, played by […]
Continue readingWe’re only nine days into the year, but Paul Mescal is already having quite the 2023. Just days after landing the coveted lead role in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel, the “Aftersun” star has joined the cast of Richard Linklater’s “Merrily We Roll Along.” (Above the Line first reported the news.)The film is an adaptation of […]
Continue readingGrab a dress to wear over your jeans and throw on Now That’s What I Call Music, because 2002 is back. If you want to know what’s coming next in Hollywood lately, apparently your best bet is to look back at the Academy Awards nominees from about two decades ago. On Friday, news broke that […]
Continue readingNeed something epic and cinematic to accompany a gym session? Movie scores could be the answer. Some people prefer to have music from their favorite movies when they exercise. John Boyega confessed in an issue of Men’s Health that he does not listen to music with lyrics at the gym. Instead, he listens to film […]
Continue readingFew composers have shaped the soundscape of Hollywood cinema for the past 30 years quite like Hans Zimmer. From “The Lion King” to “The Thin Red Line,” “Gladiator,” “Dune: Part One,” and his work on Christopher Nolan’s films, Zimmer’s best soundtracks are capable of telling gripping stories all on their own. Just as impressive, in […]
Continue readingIt’s hard to overstate the profound impact of Ridley Scott on modern visual media. His style and techniques permeate genres and mediums beyond quantification. They’re backed into the identity of popular culture. In his near 60-year tenure directing cinema, he’s created classics including Blade Runner, Thelma and Louise, G.I. Jane, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, and […]
Continue readingNot to be confused with Rian Johnson’s eponymous upcoming series (or Lady Gaga’s hit single), Poker Face is a thriller movie directed by Russell Crowe. The Gladiator star co-writes the script for the film and stars in it as well, further upping the ante. Poker Face follows a tech billionaire, played by Crowe himself, who […]
Continue readingThe concept of a Gladiator sequel is one that has drifted around Hollywood for over 20 years, and in that time it hasn’t gotten any less ridiculous. The original Gladiator, Ridley Scott’s tribute to Ancient Rome that singlehandedly revived the sword-and-sandal genre, was a great film, but it also worked as a standalone experience without […]
Continue readingForget Camp Crystal Lake — it’s Whistler Camp that truly is the stuff of nightmares.The Blumhouse-produced horror film “They/Them” debuts Friday, August 5 on Peacock and centers on conversion camp Whistler, run by charismatic camp director Owen Whistler played by Kevin Bacon, who also executive produces the film. Licensed therapist and Owen’s wife Cora Whistler […]
Continue readingCAA Media Finance is handling domestic sales for the film.Michelle Pfeiffer is set to star in Peter Craig’s drama Wild Four O’Clocks, with UK-based Protagonist Pictures boarding international sales, and CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights.Wild Four O’Clocks is about a woman who has to care for her two young grandsons when their father is […]
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