Tag: The Wolf of Wall Street
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9 Must-Watch Margot Robbie Performances From ‘I, Tonya’ to ‘Barbie’
It’s rare that an actor can make an audience forget that what they’re watching is, in fact, a performance. Two-time Academy Award-nominated actress Margot Robbie possesses a striking ability to immerse herself entirely into each of her characters. From the vehement Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street to the insecure Queen Elizabeth I…
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The Martin Scorsese Film With De Niro, DiCaprio, and Pitt You Never Saw
Art and advertising have rarely merged as seamlessly as they did in this odd short film, the likes of which also has the distinction of being one of the most expensive ever made, starring none other than Martin Scorsese (who also directs), Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and (the cherry on top) Brad Pitt. With…
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Margot Robbie’s Favorite Movies: 6 Films That Inspired the Actress’ Early Career
From Australian soap operas to working with some of the biggest names in the industry, Margot Robbie’s rise to stardom has only accelerated since her American film debut, “About Time,” in 2013. After three years of playing teenager “Donna Freedman” on the television show “Neighbours,” Robbie packed her bags and headed for Los Angeles where…
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‘Boardwalk Empire’ Never Topped Its Season 3 Villain
At the height of his career, Martin Scorsese delivered another masterpiece with the pilot episode of HBO’s new drama series Boardwalk Empire. Written by his future The Wolf of Wall Street scribe, Terrence Winter, the first episode of the new crime show introduced an anti-hero worthy of Goodfellas’ Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) with Steve Buscemi’s…
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Jonah Hill’s Best Dramatic Performance Is This Miniseries You Forgot About
Who would have guessed that the goofy guy from Superbad and Get Him To The Greek would end up becoming one of the film industry’s most versatile storytellers? Jonah Hill’s career continues to develop in new and exciting ways. Following his Academy Award-nominated performances for Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street, Hill began working…
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Justin Hurwitz’s Music Brings Order to the Chaos of ‘Babylon’
Writer-director Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” is a gloriously excessive pop epic that both invites and earns comparison with masterpieces of the form like “Boogie Nights” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.” It’s 188 minutes but races by like a rocket, moving nimbly from outrageous comedy to devastating tragedy and every tone in between as sex, drugs,…
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Martin Scorsese’s Favorite Movies: 50 Films the Director Wants You to See
Martin Scorsese is not just one of the greatest filmmakers of all time — he’s one of the greatest cinephiles. And Scorsese’s favorite movies are as wide-ranging in genre, year of release, and national origin as you might imagine, from Ti West’s “Pearl” to the horror films of Val Lewton and the films of Senegalese…
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Super Pumped Teaser: Joseph Gordon-Levitt And Kyle Chandler Wage A Battle For Uber
Showtime has released a new trailer for the upcoming first installment in a new anthology series. “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber” will premiere on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt, and it’s all about the rise and fall of Travis Kalanick, the founder of Uber. The ride-sharing service may have changed the…