Last Minute Actor Replacements Who Became Movie Stars

Sometimes thoughmore often, in factit isnt nearly so glamorous. Sometimes youve got to audition, scrape, claw… and still not get the part. But then fate steps in! In those instances, it would seem that providence itself lends a hand. These are the stars that were born of fire and tribulation. Its an impressive feat since he didnt join the production until after the film paused production for months. Nonetheless, according to most viewers today, the troubles became became a boon for the streaming sensation....

September 21, 2024 · 2 min · 374 words · Sean French

The Best Hidden Characters In Video Games

The best hidden video game characters include two former U.S. presidents and Fred Durst. It wasnt always like this, though. Back in the days before online gaming and microtransactions, youd have to work for secret characters. And it would take months, or sometimes even years for them to be discovered. These are the best hidden characters in video games. Ad content continues below 14. As such, it seems like kind of a no-brainer to take out Morinth....

September 21, 2024 · 2 min · 390 words · Mitchell Johnson

Agatha All Along Just Paved the Way for Wanda Maximoff’s MCU Return

This article contains spoilers forAgatha All Along,WandaVision, andDoctor Strange 2. The first episode ofAgatha All Alonghas brought Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) back…in a way. While still under Wandas spell in episode 1, the true crime obsessed Agnes a.k.a. Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) finds a body that is eerily reminiscent of Wandas. Theres no doubt that this is Wanda. Agatha then retorts by saying You never know and winking. The important thing to remember is that all of this happens within the confines of Wandas spell on Agatha....

September 20, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Carla Anderson

Can Movie Theaters Become the New Malls?

In October 2019, master filmmakerMartin Scorsesefamously opined that movie theaters had become diluted. These details included investments in adding bowling alleys and arcades to some multiplexes. So dont go in expecting ziplines anytime soon. As a cinephile who, indeed, writes about cinema for a living, this could leave mixed feelings. It would seem Scorseses fear of cinemas increasingly drifting toward the theme park aesthetic is coming to pass....

September 20, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Casey Alvarez

Civil War Indicts Its Activist Watchers

In Alex Garland’s Civil War, observing something isn’t the same as activism. So why do audiences want expect their movie-watching to stand in for activism? When Jessie failed to respond, Lee took action… of a sort. She took a photo of the man with the gun and his prisoners, substituting watching for action. As Jessie cries, Lee justifies her non-action. Once you start asking yourself those questions, you cant stop, she barks at her fragile fan....

September 20, 2024 · 3 min · 495 words · Felicia Leonard

Dominick Dunne’s Tragedy Looms Large Over Netflix’s Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Before the Menendez Brothers became objects of true crime fascination, the Dominique Dunne case rocked Los Angeles. This article contains spoilers forMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storythrough episode 8. A closer look atThe Lyle and Erik Menendez Storyreveals that the truth is more complicated. One of those events is the tragic murder of actress Dominique Dunne in 1982. Ad content continues below Who Was Dominique Dunne? Her first role was in the 1979 TV movieDiary of a Teenage Hitchhiker....

September 20, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Dustin Colon

Link Tank: Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Promises Nightmare Fuel in Its Ninth Year

And be sure to buy a badge! Ad content continues below Now thats a trailer, folks! Read more at Inverse Dont knock CBS Matlock reboot! Its got more going for it than you might think. It also has an ace-in-the-hole in Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, who stars as Madeline Matty Matlock. Read more at The A.V. Club Sometimes a TikTok comedians online following can translate to a successful live performance offline....

September 20, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Jessica Anderson

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Cast – Cooper Koch, Chloë Sevigny, and More

Netflix tapped some big-time actors to tell the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Here’s who’s who in Monsters. Their murder trial was televised, letting thousands of households in on the gruesome details. Erik is played by Cooper Koch, who previously appeared inThey/ThemandPower Book II: Ghost. She argued that the Menendez Brothers crimes were justified due to the alleged abuse they suffered from their parents. All nine episodes of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story are available to stream on Netflix now....

September 20, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Miranda Hughes

The Penguin Episode 1 Review: Colin Farrell Can’t Find His Place In The Batman Spinoff

How do you solve a problem like the Penguin? After one episode, its clear thatThe Penguin, anHBOspin-off ofThe Batmanfrom 2022, hasnt solved the Penguin problem. In its place, Zobel defaults to the visual style common to modern dramatic television. The shift in visuals signals a change in perspective fromThe Batman. Most of After Hours goes for mundane, even procedural bits of drama. WhereThe Batmangave its superhero story depth by followingDavid FinchersSevenandZodiac,The Penguincribs fromThe Sopranos....

September 20, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Paula Wiggins

The Penguin: Carmen Ejogo’s Eve Karlo Teases An Iconic Batman Villain

Oz Cobb might not be the only outlandish Batman villain hiding in plain sight on HBO’s The Penguin. This article contains spoilers forThe Penguinepisode 1. Karlo was followed by the likes of Matthew Hagen and Preston Payne. He went on to admit, I want to see the grounded Clayface whos a makeup artist. She figures out how to survive this jaunt with Penguin, so who knows? Freeze will be the big bad, but Clayface would be a curveball choice....

September 20, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Jeremy Santiago

10 Must-See Movies with Martial Arts Legend Lee Hoi-Sang

With well over a hundred roles to his credit, hes easily recognized despite never being a leading man. Typically, he was the leads adversary. To make a strong hero, you need a strong villain, and Lee was perfect for that role. Lee had a commanding physique, statuesque, cut and yoked. In his early 20s, he competed as a weightlifter and bodybuilder, as well as a swimmer. His long muscular body and his skill at Kung Fu made him a natural for the silver screen....

September 19, 2024 · 4 min · 691 words · Matthew Durham

A Very Royal Scandal Cast: Who Plays Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, Fergie & Beatrice?

Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen co-star in Prime Videos 3-part retelling of Prince Andrews infamous BBC Newsnight interview. Heres who else is playing the famous faces in this ongoing story. Michael Sheens enviable screen and stage career has been landmarked with real-life roles. Rufus Sewell played the prince in Netflix filmScoop. Gillian Anderson played the part of Emily Maitlis in Netflix filmScoop. You name it, Rushbrooks been in it, fromBlack MirrortoInside No....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Steven Mccormick

A Very Royal Scandal Review: The Crown Spinoff That Nobody Asked For

The grown-ups version of the Prince Andrew Newsnight interview is far better than Scoop, but still inessential. For Prince Andrew, the interview was a fuck-up extraordinaire. Not since let them eat cake has a royal invited worse PR on themselves. If how is your question, thenA Very Royal Scandalhas an answer: he was clueless. Sheen plays that naivety so well that itsalmostpossible to feel sympathy for the character. Less deniable, in this fictionalised retelling, is his guilt....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Jennifer Horn