Tag: Robin Williams
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This Is ‘Friends’ Biggest Plot Hole
With 10 Seasons and 236 episodes under its belt, Friends basically ruled television during its run. It was hugely successful, so it’s a no-brainer that there were some super famous guest stars during its run. Actors such as Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and more have all taken a trip to Central Perk, but…
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Ending Explained — What Happens to Ariel?
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Little MermaidAs a famous crustacean once said, “The seaweed is always greener in somebody else’s lake,” and so is all the money that Disney’s 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid made in its theatrical run. While many of Disney’s live-action updates of their classic animated films…
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Kumail Nanjiani Isn’t Returning To Adventure Time For The Crappiest Reason
There is an intricate balance when it comes to animated performances, with animators and voice actors working together to create memorable characters. Remove one of the two elements, and you get a completely different character. Look at Mark Hamill as Joker in “Batman: The Animated Series,” Dante Basco as Zuko in “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” or Robin…
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Robin Williams’ Most Over-the-Top Performances Is in This Terry Gilliam Classic
Robin Williams is warmly regarded as one of the most versatile and brilliant performers of all time. His work in classic comedies and soul-wrenching dramas has been celebrated for decades. Similarly, director Terry Gilliam is regarded as one of the most inventive directors of the past 50 years, creating spectacles that seize the imagination and…
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Luckily Robin Williams Didn’t Play Opposite This Comedian in ‘The Birdcage’
Film history is full of “what-if” scenarios of actors, writers, and directors. Eric Stoltz instead in Back to the Future instead of Michael J. Fox, Alejandro Jodorowsky’s version of Dune, or the unfathomable scenario of the shark actually working on the set of Jaws, to name a few. One that has fallen by the wayside,…
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The Oscars Let Robin Williams Show Off His Comedy Genius
Few artists and creative figures share the same unmistakable presence and electric show-stopping prowess as the late great Robin Williams. He imprinted his mark on television with Mork & Mindy, was revered for his stand-up, and gifted us with a number of excellent comedic and dramatic performances in films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will…
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Steven Soderbergh Details Convincing Warner Bros. to Hire Christopher Nolan for ‘Insomnia’
Steven Soderbergh isn’t losing sleep over Christopher Nolan’s career.The “Command Z” director recalled reaching out to Warner Bros. for Nolan to be considered to direct 2002 thriller “Insomnia” starring Al Pacino, Hilary Swank, and Robin Williams. While Soderbergh seemingly downplayed his involvement in forging a two-decade relationship between Warner Bros. and Nolan during a recent…
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Don’t Sleep on This Christopher Nolan Thriller Starring Robin Williams
Nowadays, Christopher Nolan is known best for his work on big-budget blockbusters with a cerebral twist that keep audiences guessing. Over the years, Nolan has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, from Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Leonardo DiCaprio to Morgan Freeman, Heath Ledger, and Michael Caine. As of his latest…
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Christopher Nolan’s Most Essential Collaborators, from Cillian Murphy to Ludwig Göransson
In Michael Rabiger’s book “Directing: Film and Aesthetics,” Christopher Nolan provides a quote that speaks to the power of collaboration and his role in serving it as a filmmaker.“As a director, I’m sort of a human lens through which everyone’s efforts are focused,” Nolan said. “A big part of my job is making decisions about…
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Robin Williams Almost Played This ‘Batman Forever’ Villain
In 1995’s Batman Forever, the Dark Knight went up against one of his classic comic book villains: the Riddler. In the film, the Riddler/Edward Nygma was played by Jim Carrey. However, the character was almost played by another famous actor/comedian. In an interview with The Playlist, Batman Forever screenwriter Akiva Goldsman talked about meeting with…