Tag: Philadelphia
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The It’s Always Sunny Gang Was Concerned By The Show’s Lack Of Backlash
No one on the planet could ever accuse “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” of being too politically correct, but when the series first debuted, the cast was worried that they hadn’t at least offended someone. The hit FX series, which has run for a record-breaking 16 seasons, has somehow managed to walk the fine line between being utterly…
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Tom Hanks’ Most Serious Role Sparked National Debate
The star power of Tom Hanks is undeniable. The affection audiences have for him is so powerful that earlier this year he had a movie that grossed over $100 million worldwide, which was sold with a poster that conveyed two things: he’s grumpy and his name is Otto. Whether it’s comedy or drama, Hanks’ appeal…
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‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Cast Cracks Up in Season 16 Bloopers
The gang of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has kept audiences laughing for nearly two decades since the show premiered in 2005. Over the last 16 seasons, we’ve seen Charlie (Charlie Day), Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), and Frank (Danny DeVito) go completely overboard with their antics, one-upping their comedy game season after…
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107 Out LGBTQ Performers Changing the Face of Hollywood in the 21st Century
With LGBTQ stories in film and on TV more popular than ever before, it’s important to celebrate out-and-proud acting talents — particularly those without the non-binary awards’ categories they deserve.In 2023, the state of Hollywood is unsure to say the least. But even as existential questions about the business of making entertainment persist, audiences and…
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The 22 Sexiest Queer Movies of All Time
These days, queer movies come in all shapes and styles, from handsomely mounted biopics (“Milk”) to kid-friendly rom-coms. That’s a good thing; you want queer art to enjoy variety and novelty, and appeal to all audiences in the LGBTQ community. But sometimes, you want something very specific from a queer film; you want it to…
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22 Movies That Divided Film Critics and Moviegoers
When “Philadelphia” was released in 1994, it was considered a groundbreakingly progressive film for its compassionate portrayals of gay men with HIV. Part of its success sprung from the casting of Tom Hanks, possibly the most winning actor on the planet, as one of its gay leads. While the move allowed the film to bring…
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Tom Hanks Doesn’t Think He Could Do ‘Philadelphia’ Role Now As A Straight Man, “And Rightly So”
Forty-plus years into his acting career, Tom Hanks is still going strong. He’s onscreen next as Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmann‘s “Elvis” as Presley’s manager, and after that, he’s in Marc Forster‘s “A Man Called Otto” and Wes Anderson‘s latest, “Asteroid City.”Read More: Tom Hanks Teases Shelved Dean Martin Biopic Directed By Martin ScorseseBut…