Tag: Marlon Brando
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The Star Wars Actor Who Couldn’t Stand Working With Marlon Brando
Frank Oz became a pop culture icon thanks to his work alongside Jim Henson in the 1980s. In addition to providing the vocal and puppet work for beloved characters like The Empire Strikes Back’s Yoda and The Muppet Show’s Fozzie Bear, Oz established himself as a promising filmmaker. After working alongside Henson’s production company to…
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Marlon Brando Made Filming Christopher Reeve’s ‘Superman’ a Nightmare
It goes without saying that Marlon Brando is one of the greatest actors ever. Brando helped to introduce a new level of authenticity to screen acting thanks to his experiences working with Elia Kazan on A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront, and you would have a hard time finding a film professor who…
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This Legendary Western Director Could Have Directed ‘The Godfather’
In the early stages of one’s emergence as a cinephile, you are aware of The Godfather‘s shining prestigiousness. You are informed that it is one of the finest films ever put to celluloid. Impressively, after all the pomp and circumstance surrounding its legacy, the film lives up to the fanfare. The performances by Marlon Brando,…
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Johnny Depp’s Directorial Debut Is a Film You Can’t See in the US
The late 80s to early 90s were a great time for Johnny Depp. After fantastic performances in films such as Platoon, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and Ed Wood to name a few, it was only natural for him to explore other aspects of the movies where he could shine. He tried his hand in filmmaking…
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Marlon Brando’s Final Role Was in This Bizarre Film You’ll Likely Never See
Marlon Brando was a lion of a thespian, redefining the notion of a film actor in the second half of the twentieth century. Though a contentious figure in real life, Brando held unparalleled talent, delivering unforgettable performances in game-changing movies like A Streetcar Named Desire, On The Waterfront, The Godfather, and Apocalypse Now. Across his…
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Frank Sinatra & Marlon Brando Feuded While Making This Gangster Musical
Did you know that a 1955 feature film starred Frank Sinatra, one of the greatest singers to ever live, and Marlon Brando, one of the greatest actors to ever live? While this historic combo led a delightful comedic gangster musical, a bitter feud ignited between them. The movie in question is Guys and Dolls, and…
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Marlon Brando Made Fun of ‘The Godfather’ in This 90s Comedy
Some actors’ legacies will always be dominated by one defining role, and for Marlon Brando, it was ironically one he was never expected to have. Brando was initially a breakthrough actor in the 1950s thanks to the realism and emotional honesty that he brought from his experiences on stage to the big screen; his film…
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Joseph Fiennes Regrets Playing Michael Jackson in Pulled TV Episode: A ‘Wrong Decision’ and ‘Bad Mistake’
Joseph Fiennes wants to take back ever having played the King of Pop — even if the episode never saw the light of day.In a new interview with The Observer, Fiennes expressed regret about the time he played Michael Jackson in a pulled episode of the Sky Arts’ anthology series “Urban Myths” in 2017. A…
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Marlon Brando’s Oscar Refusal: The True Story Behind the Moment
People love to debate Oscar results, and argue that the Oscars got something wrong or are out of touch. But one of the most undisputed Oscar wins in history was Marlon Brando winning Best Actor for The Godfather, and his portrayal of Vito Corleone has gotten more than enough praise and analysis on why it’s…