Let’s face it—making an action flick as perfect as Jan de Bont’s Speed is no cakewalk. That 1994 barnburner, featuring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, ran circles around our expectations and became an instant classic. Do you remember the bomber’s dastardly plan? The one where the bus had to stay above 50 miles per hour or it would go up in smoke! This film masterfully wove suspense and action, creating an indelible ride!
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed | Credit: 20th Century Fox
But alas, Speed 2: Cruise Control couldn’t keep the same vibe. Now, here’s where things get curiouser and curiouser—could there be a Speed 3 on the horizon? Reeves once hinted at the possibility, but what about Bullock? Per reports, she’ll make her big return to Hollywood this year, but only on her own mighty terms. Will these demands fit like...
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed | Credit: 20th Century Fox
But alas, Speed 2: Cruise Control couldn’t keep the same vibe. Now, here’s where things get curiouser and curiouser—could there be a Speed 3 on the horizon? Reeves once hinted at the possibility, but what about Bullock? Per reports, she’ll make her big return to Hollywood this year, but only on her own mighty terms. Will these demands fit like...
- 9/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
From rising star to champion for others, Christopher Reeve blazed a trail of hope. Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui tell Reeve’s inspiring story in Super/Man, documenting the challenges he faced and the good he created in the world.
We learn of Reeve’s journey from a struggling young actor’s breakthrough role as the original Superman to his paralyzing horseback riding accident. Through it all, Reeve’s dedication to others despite his own struggles makes him the embodiment of heroism.
Reeve started simply, training as a theater actor but landing the role of a lifetime as Superman in 1978. With Richard Donner’s film a phenomenon, Reeve became a star yet retained his humility. When a tragic accident left him paralyzed, Reeve could have faded but instead fought to help others.
Through advocacy and his Reeve Foundation, he changed policies and improved countless lives. His optimism, even in darkness,...
We learn of Reeve’s journey from a struggling young actor’s breakthrough role as the original Superman to his paralyzing horseback riding accident. Through it all, Reeve’s dedication to others despite his own struggles makes him the embodiment of heroism.
Reeve started simply, training as a theater actor but landing the role of a lifetime as Superman in 1978. With Richard Donner’s film a phenomenon, Reeve became a star yet retained his humility. When a tragic accident left him paralyzed, Reeve could have faded but instead fought to help others.
Through advocacy and his Reeve Foundation, he changed policies and improved countless lives. His optimism, even in darkness,...
- 9/22/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
Jimmy Carter loves music, and on Tuesday night at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre an unlikely cast of admirers let the “rock and roll president” know they love him too.
Carter, who turns 100 on Oct. 1., was at home in Plains, Ga., but that didn’t stop Angelique Kidjo, the B-52s, BeBe Winans, Carlene Carter, Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, Drive-By Truckers, Duane Betts, Eric Church, Grouplove, India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, the War And Treaty, the Rickey Minor Band, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus from celebrating what Carter’s life and presidency means to them.
Carter, who turns 100 on Oct. 1., was at home in Plains, Ga., but that didn’t stop Angelique Kidjo, the B-52s, BeBe Winans, Carlene Carter, Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, Drive-By Truckers, Duane Betts, Eric Church, Grouplove, India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, the War And Treaty, the Rickey Minor Band, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus from celebrating what Carter’s life and presidency means to them.
- 9/18/2024
- by Kristi York Wooten
- Rollingstone.com
On Monday September 9 2024, E! broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!
Season 5 Episode 132 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on E! promises a fun mix of entertainment and heartfelt moments. The show will feature Kelly’s popular segment, Kellyoke, where she will perform the song “Sad but True.” Fans can look forward to her powerful voice and unique take on this classic track, making it a highlight of the episode.
In addition to the music, the episode includes a special surprise segment titled “Dear Mom,” which is sure to touch the hearts of viewers. Actress Jeff Daniels will join Kelly for a conversation about his latest projects, while comedian Hannah Einbinder adds her humor and charm to the mix. Bestselling author John Green and actress Hannah Marks will discuss their collaboration on the film “Turtles All the Way Down,” providing insights into their creative process.
The episode will...
Season 5 Episode 132 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on E! promises a fun mix of entertainment and heartfelt moments. The show will feature Kelly’s popular segment, Kellyoke, where she will perform the song “Sad but True.” Fans can look forward to her powerful voice and unique take on this classic track, making it a highlight of the episode.
In addition to the music, the episode includes a special surprise segment titled “Dear Mom,” which is sure to touch the hearts of viewers. Actress Jeff Daniels will join Kelly for a conversation about his latest projects, while comedian Hannah Einbinder adds her humor and charm to the mix. Bestselling author John Green and actress Hannah Marks will discuss their collaboration on the film “Turtles All the Way Down,” providing insights into their creative process.
The episode will...
- 9/9/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
This September, Max is bringing you a lot of entertainment with the highly anticipated DC action crime drama series The Penguin starring Colin Farrell and the new season of HBO’s great series My Brilliant Friend. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Max this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Max in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.
Boogie Nights (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
Boogie Nights is a period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film revolves around Eddie Adams, a high school dropout who begins working as a porn star and achieves huge success but his new glamorous lifestyle goes to his head and he gets addicted to drugs. Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead role with Burt Reynolds,...
Boogie Nights (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
Boogie Nights is a period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film revolves around Eddie Adams, a high school dropout who begins working as a porn star and achieves huge success but his new glamorous lifestyle goes to his head and he gets addicted to drugs. Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead role with Burt Reynolds,...
- 9/2/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Yellowstone has become one of the biggest shows on television, as it should because the series is a brilliant piece of art, which deserves every praise it gets. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the neo-Western drama series revolves around the Dutton family who own the largest ranch in America. While there is a lot of infighting amongst the family they must all stand together to protect what’s there from several enemies. Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Kelsey Asbille, Wes Bentley, Jefferson White, and Ian Bohen. Now, that Yellowstone is ending soon with Part 2 of its Season 5, we are here to suggest some similar shows while you wait for the final Yellowstone episodes.
Succession (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – HBO
Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series revolves around the Roy family, who own one of the biggest...
Succession (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – HBO
Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series revolves around the Roy family, who own one of the biggest...
- 8/22/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Robert Downey Jr. could be about to join an exclusive actors club by becoming just the fourth person to win both an Oscar and an Emmy for acting in the same calendar year.
Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor at this year’s Oscars for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer.” That Christopher Nolan biopic, which also won Best Picture, followed Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and depicted the scientist’s creation, and later guilt, of the atomic bomb. Downey Jr’s Strauss was a politician who was once an ally of Oppenheimer only to become his rival. Downey Jr’s portrayal of Strauss, the film’s villain, made him the obvious choice for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and that remained throughout awards season. He won the BAFTA, Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG awards before he eventually won the Academy Award, beating fellow Oscar nominees Sterling K. Brown...
Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor at this year’s Oscars for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer.” That Christopher Nolan biopic, which also won Best Picture, followed Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and depicted the scientist’s creation, and later guilt, of the atomic bomb. Downey Jr’s Strauss was a politician who was once an ally of Oppenheimer only to become his rival. Downey Jr’s portrayal of Strauss, the film’s villain, made him the obvious choice for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and that remained throughout awards season. He won the BAFTA, Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG awards before he eventually won the Academy Award, beating fellow Oscar nominees Sterling K. Brown...
- 8/21/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Before The Morning Show became an Emmy contender (with 16 nominations for its current third season, including outstanding drama series), The Newsroom garnered the TV Academy’s attention by examining the fast-paced world of primetime cable news. The Aaron Sorkin show, which ran on HBO for three seasons starting in 2012, took a West Wing-type approach to TV journalism, presenting the challenge of covering real-life stories from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to the Boston Marathon bombing.
Jeff Daniels led the cast as Will McAvoy, anchor of the fictional evening news program News Night, whose crew — played by the likes of Emily Mortimer, Sam Waterston and Olivia Munn — are on a mission to cover the news smartly and objectively, ratings be damned. McAvoy sets the tone for the series in its opening scene, with a monologue expounding on why “America is not the greatest country in the world.”
Despite Sorkin’s trademark witty dialogue,...
Jeff Daniels led the cast as Will McAvoy, anchor of the fictional evening news program News Night, whose crew — played by the likes of Emily Mortimer, Sam Waterston and Olivia Munn — are on a mission to cover the news smartly and objectively, ratings be damned. McAvoy sets the tone for the series in its opening scene, with a monologue expounding on why “America is not the greatest country in the world.”
Despite Sorkin’s trademark witty dialogue,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Lisa de los Reyes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran actor Jim Carrey has done his fair share of comedies over the decades that he spent in Hollywood. From films like Dumb and Dumber to The Mask, Carrey has done a lot.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | Credits: New Line Cinema
However, it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Jim Carrey. A stunt that went horribly wrong on the sets of his 1999 film Man on the Moon, put Jim Carrey on the red list for insurance companies. As always, there are two sides to this story.
Jim Carrey Was Completely In Character
Man on the Moon is a biographical film about the life of real-life comedian Andy Kaufman. Depicting the struggles, joy, survival, and, everything that Kaufman faced throughout his life, the film had Jim Carrey portraying the lead role.
Jim Carrey in the The Mask | Credits: Katja Motion Picture Corporation
During the final scene,...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | Credits: New Line Cinema
However, it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Jim Carrey. A stunt that went horribly wrong on the sets of his 1999 film Man on the Moon, put Jim Carrey on the red list for insurance companies. As always, there are two sides to this story.
Jim Carrey Was Completely In Character
Man on the Moon is a biographical film about the life of real-life comedian Andy Kaufman. Depicting the struggles, joy, survival, and, everything that Kaufman faced throughout his life, the film had Jim Carrey portraying the lead role.
Jim Carrey in the The Mask | Credits: Katja Motion Picture Corporation
During the final scene,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Industry is a British-American drama series created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. The HBO series follows a group of young finance graduates as they enter the cut-throat world to get a job at the prestigious investment bank in London, Pierpoint & Co. after the financial crisis of 2008. Industry stars Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, Myha’la, Freya Mavor, Ken Leung, David Jonsson, Sarah Parish, Indy Lewis, Jay Duplass, and Kit Harington. So, if you liked the high-stakes world of finance and battle of egos with billions at stake in Industry here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Billions (Paramount+ & Prime Video) Credit – Showtime
Billions is a financial drama series created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The Showtime series follows the battle of egos between Chuck Rhoades, a sincere but ruthless US attorney who tries to take the hedge fund kingpin Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod. But Axe...
Billions (Paramount+ & Prime Video) Credit – Showtime
Billions is a financial drama series created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The Showtime series follows the battle of egos between Chuck Rhoades, a sincere but ruthless US attorney who tries to take the hedge fund kingpin Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod. But Axe...
- 8/14/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Exclusive: Jeff Daniels (A Man in Full), Jared Harris (Chernobyl) and J.K. Simmons (Being the Ricardos) have signed on to star in Reykjavik, a historical drama from Sk Global (Anyone But You) that chronicles one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of modern times: The Reykjavik Summit.
Reykjavik takes place at the most dangerous point of the Cold War, watching as political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war in the world.
Daniels plays U.S. President Reagan, with Harris as Soviet leader Gorbachev, and Simmons as United States Secretary of State George Shultz.
Michael Russell Gunn will direct from his own script, in his feature debut, following his work with Sk Global as showrunner of its acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue for Netflix. He also produces alongside John Logan Pierson. Production will commence on location in Reykjavik, Iceland in early October, with extensive filming at Höfði House, the actual site of the 1986 summit.
Sources tell Deadline that Gunn’s project is one that he’s spent years working on and researching. His work began when he drove out to Stanford to interview Secretary of State Shultz before his passing, receiving now-declassified transcripts from the summit. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the recent revelation that the U.S. will again deploy long-range missiles in Germany, the hope is to reflect on how we, as citizens and as nations, can come together to work past our differences, in pursuit of a better, safer world.
Daniels is coming off of A Man in Full, Netflix’s limited series from David E. Kelley, which adapts the 1998 novel from Tom Wolfe. Recently, he was also seen starring opposite Maura Tierney in the crime drama American Rust, which ran for two seasons.
Most recently boarding Kathryn Bigelow’s new film for Netflix, as we were first to report, Harris also stars in Apple TV+ and Skydance’s sci-fi series Foundation, based on the works of Isaac Asimov, which previewed its forthcoming third season at Comic-Con. Previously garnering Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Chernobyl, he’s also recently wrapped on the indies Brave the Dark and Reawakening.
Following roles in films like National Champions and Being the Ricardos, Simmons’ upcoming slate includes the Clint Eastwood pic Juror #2, Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night, Amazon’s sequel to The Accountant and holiday event film Red One, and the addiction film The Prince written by David Mamet.
Prior to Thai Cave Rescue, Gunn wrote and produced for the critically acclaimed Showtime series Billions, as well as the political thriller Designated Survivor for ABC and Netflix, having begun his career on Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom. On the film side, he sold his script The Virginian about a young George Washington to Warner Bros, and is currently adapting a novel for Charlize Theron at Universal.
Indie studio Sk Global has produced and financed over 100 features, dating back to its origins as Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Most recently, the company unveiled the acclaimed rom-com Anyone But You, a star-making project for Glen Powell, who led the cast opposite Sydney Sweeney. The Sony pic emerged as a sleeper hit upon its December 2023 release, proving that rom-coms can continue to work theatrically as it grossed over $220 million worldwide. Also recently unveiling the acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue, as well as inspirational docs like Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, which just debuted on Netflix, the company is also responsible for such acclaimed titles as Crazy Rich Asians, Hell or High Water and The Place Beyond the Pines, among many others.
Daniels is repped by CAA, Martino Management, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Harris by CAA, Gateway Management, Independent Talent Group in the UK, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Simmons by Gersh; and Gunn by WME and Artists First.
Reykjavik takes place at the most dangerous point of the Cold War, watching as political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war in the world.
Daniels plays U.S. President Reagan, with Harris as Soviet leader Gorbachev, and Simmons as United States Secretary of State George Shultz.
Michael Russell Gunn will direct from his own script, in his feature debut, following his work with Sk Global as showrunner of its acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue for Netflix. He also produces alongside John Logan Pierson. Production will commence on location in Reykjavik, Iceland in early October, with extensive filming at Höfði House, the actual site of the 1986 summit.
Sources tell Deadline that Gunn’s project is one that he’s spent years working on and researching. His work began when he drove out to Stanford to interview Secretary of State Shultz before his passing, receiving now-declassified transcripts from the summit. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the recent revelation that the U.S. will again deploy long-range missiles in Germany, the hope is to reflect on how we, as citizens and as nations, can come together to work past our differences, in pursuit of a better, safer world.
Daniels is coming off of A Man in Full, Netflix’s limited series from David E. Kelley, which adapts the 1998 novel from Tom Wolfe. Recently, he was also seen starring opposite Maura Tierney in the crime drama American Rust, which ran for two seasons.
Most recently boarding Kathryn Bigelow’s new film for Netflix, as we were first to report, Harris also stars in Apple TV+ and Skydance’s sci-fi series Foundation, based on the works of Isaac Asimov, which previewed its forthcoming third season at Comic-Con. Previously garnering Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Chernobyl, he’s also recently wrapped on the indies Brave the Dark and Reawakening.
Following roles in films like National Champions and Being the Ricardos, Simmons’ upcoming slate includes the Clint Eastwood pic Juror #2, Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night, Amazon’s sequel to The Accountant and holiday event film Red One, and the addiction film The Prince written by David Mamet.
Prior to Thai Cave Rescue, Gunn wrote and produced for the critically acclaimed Showtime series Billions, as well as the political thriller Designated Survivor for ABC and Netflix, having begun his career on Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom. On the film side, he sold his script The Virginian about a young George Washington to Warner Bros, and is currently adapting a novel for Charlize Theron at Universal.
Indie studio Sk Global has produced and financed over 100 features, dating back to its origins as Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Most recently, the company unveiled the acclaimed rom-com Anyone But You, a star-making project for Glen Powell, who led the cast opposite Sydney Sweeney. The Sony pic emerged as a sleeper hit upon its December 2023 release, proving that rom-coms can continue to work theatrically as it grossed over $220 million worldwide. Also recently unveiling the acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue, as well as inspirational docs like Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, which just debuted on Netflix, the company is also responsible for such acclaimed titles as Crazy Rich Asians, Hell or High Water and The Place Beyond the Pines, among many others.
Daniels is repped by CAA, Martino Management, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Harris by CAA, Gateway Management, Independent Talent Group in the UK, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Simmons by Gersh; and Gunn by WME and Artists First.
- 8/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
No one would accuse Hollywood of being rife with level-headed, even-tempered, morally upstanding types. As a result, it’s a rare film set that’s above a little sabotage. These are mostly sad BoJack Horseman-y outmaneuverings, but occasionally, they’re just hilarious.
5 The Studio Did Everything They Could to Not Cast Jeff Daniels in ‘Dumb and Dumber’
In the early ‘90s, Jeff Daniels was known exclusively as a dramatic actor, so when Jim Carrey and the Farrelly Brothers declared him their choice to play Dumb to Carrey’s Dumber, the studio freaked. They decided to offer him the insultingly low salary of $50,000 — in comparison, Carrey got $7 million — sure that he would turn it down. When he didn’t, they spent the first week filming only his scenes without Carrey, expecting to have to replace him. Of course, they didn’t have to, because Daniels somehow didn’t let all that...
5 The Studio Did Everything They Could to Not Cast Jeff Daniels in ‘Dumb and Dumber’
In the early ‘90s, Jeff Daniels was known exclusively as a dramatic actor, so when Jim Carrey and the Farrelly Brothers declared him their choice to play Dumb to Carrey’s Dumber, the studio freaked. They decided to offer him the insultingly low salary of $50,000 — in comparison, Carrey got $7 million — sure that he would turn it down. When he didn’t, they spent the first week filming only his scenes without Carrey, expecting to have to replace him. Of course, they didn’t have to, because Daniels somehow didn’t let all that...
- 8/2/2024
- Cracked
Speed is arguably one of Keanu Reeves’ most booming films ever (pun very much intended), both critically and commercially.
It had everything one would want in a good film, especially a good Reeves film – a storyline brimming with action, the anticipation rising with each scene, and a thrilling culmination of the plot. And let’s not forget how the movie gifted us with the dynamic duo of Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven in Speed (1994) | 20th Century Studios
But for all the good bits, there were some bad ones too. Or at least they were for poor Harry, a character portrayed by Primetime Emmy winner Jeff Daniels in the ’90s classic.
Jeff Daniels Struggled With His Character Being Written Off
In the iconic action feature, Jeff Daniels plays Harry, the steadfast partner of Keanu Reeves‘ Jack Traven who boards a city bus rigged with a bomb that...
It had everything one would want in a good film, especially a good Reeves film – a storyline brimming with action, the anticipation rising with each scene, and a thrilling culmination of the plot. And let’s not forget how the movie gifted us with the dynamic duo of Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven in Speed (1994) | 20th Century Studios
But for all the good bits, there were some bad ones too. Or at least they were for poor Harry, a character portrayed by Primetime Emmy winner Jeff Daniels in the ’90s classic.
Jeff Daniels Struggled With His Character Being Written Off
In the iconic action feature, Jeff Daniels plays Harry, the steadfast partner of Keanu Reeves‘ Jack Traven who boards a city bus rigged with a bomb that...
- 8/1/2024
- by Khushi
- FandomWire
Fans will be surprised to hear that Jim Carrey’s comedy film, Ace Ventura, and Anthony Hopkins’ thriller, The Silence of the Lambs, have a weird connection. Hopkins once revealed to Carrey that they had both used the same method to bring their respective characters to the screen. While Carrey’s titular character was an animal detective, Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter was a serial killer who ate his victims.
Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Warner Brothers
Hopkins managed to creep out The Mask actor by bringing this up during their dinner conversation. The Thor actor went on to bag the Best Actor Award at the 64th Academy Awards for his performance in the film. Interestingly, Hopkins is not a fan of method acting as he has clearly stated his disdain for it.
Jim Carrey Was Spooked When Anthony Hopkins Shared One Thing Their Characters Had In Common Jim...
Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Warner Brothers
Hopkins managed to creep out The Mask actor by bringing this up during their dinner conversation. The Thor actor went on to bag the Best Actor Award at the 64th Academy Awards for his performance in the film. Interestingly, Hopkins is not a fan of method acting as he has clearly stated his disdain for it.
Jim Carrey Was Spooked When Anthony Hopkins Shared One Thing Their Characters Had In Common Jim...
- 7/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
This August, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment with the highly anticipated Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, an all-new action-comedy film starring John Cena and Awkwafina titled Jackpot!, and an animated Batman series titled Batman: Caped Crusader. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in August 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.
Fargo (August 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Fargo is a dark comedy crime drama film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The 1996 film follows the story of Jerry, a sales manager who is under a huge debt. To repay his loan he hatches a plan to hire two henchmen to kidnap his wife and...
Fargo (August 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Fargo is a dark comedy crime drama film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The 1996 film follows the story of Jerry, a sales manager who is under a huge debt. To repay his loan he hatches a plan to hire two henchmen to kidnap his wife and...
- 7/28/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
“American Rust” has been canceled again.
Amazon Prime Video has opted not to move forward with a third season of the series, Variety has confirmed. Amazon had picked up a second season of the series after it was canceled at its original network home, Showtime, in January 2022. It was originally slated to air on Freevee before it was shifted to Prime Video. All 10 episodes of the second season dropped on March 28.
The first season of the show was based on the Philipp Meyer novel of the same name. Season 2 of “American Rust” was officially titled “American Rust: Broken Justice.” Jeff Daniels led the series along with Maura Tierney, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter, Julie Mayorga, Mark Pellegrino, Rob Yang, and Kyle Beltran. Luna Lauren Velez, Marc Menchaca, Nick Sandow, Britian Seibert, Christopher Denham, Amelia Workman, Leon Addison Brown, and Sara Lindsey all joined the show in Season 2.
It was recently announced...
Amazon Prime Video has opted not to move forward with a third season of the series, Variety has confirmed. Amazon had picked up a second season of the series after it was canceled at its original network home, Showtime, in January 2022. It was originally slated to air on Freevee before it was shifted to Prime Video. All 10 episodes of the second season dropped on March 28.
The first season of the show was based on the Philipp Meyer novel of the same name. Season 2 of “American Rust” was officially titled “American Rust: Broken Justice.” Jeff Daniels led the series along with Maura Tierney, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter, Julie Mayorga, Mark Pellegrino, Rob Yang, and Kyle Beltran. Luna Lauren Velez, Marc Menchaca, Nick Sandow, Britian Seibert, Christopher Denham, Amelia Workman, Leon Addison Brown, and Sara Lindsey all joined the show in Season 2.
It was recently announced...
- 7/26/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
American Rust has been canceled for a second time. Prime Video has opted not to renew the drama starring Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney for a third season, Deadline has confirmed. The news comes four months after Season 2, titled American Rust: Broken Justice, premiered on the platform and had a quiet run.
The cancellation was foreshadowed by the recent casting of Tierney as a new series regular on NBC’s Law & Order.
American Rust has a long history. It initially was ordered straight-to-series at USA Network in November 2017, but a few months later, the network opted not to move forward with it. At the time, sources said the order was contingent on the producers finding a big star for the lead, which didn’t happen. It then moved to Showtime, with Daniels attached to star and executive produce, where it was picked up and aired for one season. The...
The cancellation was foreshadowed by the recent casting of Tierney as a new series regular on NBC’s Law & Order.
American Rust has a long history. It initially was ordered straight-to-series at USA Network in November 2017, but a few months later, the network opted not to move forward with it. At the time, sources said the order was contingent on the producers finding a big star for the lead, which didn’t happen. It then moved to Showtime, with Daniels attached to star and executive produce, where it was picked up and aired for one season. The...
- 7/26/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For the second time, we come bearing bad news about American Rust.
The Jeff Daniels-led crime drama has been cancelled once again, TVLine has confirmed, after initially getting saved by Amazon.
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American Rust, which took place and was filmed in Pennsylvania, starred Daniels as chief of police Del Harris, who, when the son...
The Jeff Daniels-led crime drama has been cancelled once again, TVLine has confirmed, after initially getting saved by Amazon.
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American Rust, which took place and was filmed in Pennsylvania, starred Daniels as chief of police Del Harris, who, when the son...
- 7/26/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
The Apple TV+ Emmy Award-winning series The Morning Show has added Emmy and Tony Award-nominee William Jackson Harper to its growing Season 4 cast in a major recurring role. He will play ‘Ben,’ the network’s self-assured and innovative Head of Sports.
The Morning Show explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. Season 3 left the fate of Uba once again up in the air after Alex (Jennifer Aniston) manages to take down Paul Marks (Jon Hamm) by logjamming the sale of Uba to his tech company, Hyperion. But now, it appears Uba will be merging with another media company to keep the network afloat, which could spell layoffs and restructuring in Season 4.
Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee and Nicole Beharie also star. Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons...
The Morning Show explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. Season 3 left the fate of Uba once again up in the air after Alex (Jennifer Aniston) manages to take down Paul Marks (Jon Hamm) by logjamming the sale of Uba to his tech company, Hyperion. But now, it appears Uba will be merging with another media company to keep the network afloat, which could spell layoffs and restructuring in Season 4.
Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee and Nicole Beharie also star. Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons...
- 7/24/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
“American Rust,” the drama series starring Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney, has been cancelled by Prime Video after two seasons. The show, based on the novel by Philipp Meyer, initially debuted on Showtime in September 2021 but was cancelled after one season. Amazon Freevee then revived the series for a second season, which ultimately aired […]
‘American Rust’ Cancelled by Prime Video After Season 2...
‘American Rust’ Cancelled by Prime Video After Season 2...
- 7/23/2024
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
American Rust has been cancelled for a second time so there will not be a third season. The drama debuted in September 2021 on Showtime and was cancelled after one season. The show was revived for a second season by Amazon Freevee, but the show ended up moving to Prime Video, and season two was released on March 28th.
Starring Jeff Daniels, Maura Tierney, Bill Camp, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter, Julia Mayorga, Mark Pellegrino, and Rob Yang, the series follows what happens when a man (Daniels) has his morals tested when the son of the woman he loves is accused of murder. The story is inspired by a novel by Phillipp Meyers.
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Starring Jeff Daniels, Maura Tierney, Bill Camp, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter, Julia Mayorga, Mark Pellegrino, and Rob Yang, the series follows what happens when a man (Daniels) has his morals tested when the son of the woman he loves is accused of murder. The story is inspired by a novel by Phillipp Meyers.
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- 7/23/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Bill Camp, who is currently starring in Apple TV+’s hot new legal thriller Presumed Innocent, is the latest cast member to join Netflix’s female-driven, dark comedy limited series Sirens.
Created by Molly Smith Metzler based on her play Elemeno Pea and executive produced by LuckyChap, Sirens follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone and Devon has decided it’s time for an intervention. When Devon tracks her sister down to say Wtf, she has no idea what a formidable opponent Michaela will be. The show is told throughout one explosive weekend at The Kells’ lavish beach estate.
Camp will play Simone (Alcock) and Devon’s (Fahy) father Bruce DeWitt. A former Navy man, he’s Buffalo-born and bred.
Created by Molly Smith Metzler based on her play Elemeno Pea and executive produced by LuckyChap, Sirens follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone and Devon has decided it’s time for an intervention. When Devon tracks her sister down to say Wtf, she has no idea what a formidable opponent Michaela will be. The show is told throughout one explosive weekend at The Kells’ lavish beach estate.
Camp will play Simone (Alcock) and Devon’s (Fahy) father Bruce DeWitt. A former Navy man, he’s Buffalo-born and bred.
- 7/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Bryan Cranston is undoubtedly recognized by many as the actor who starred as Walter White in Breaking Bad. The franchise shaped and propelled his career, and from 2008 until 2013, he played the same role alongside Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad / AMC
All of his efforts paid off after winning the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series category at the Emmy Awards in 2014. It was a bittersweet moment, indeed, as the Breaking Bad show has finally wrapped up and his win was the sweet little bow that completed the present.
Bryan Cranston On His Emmy Win For Breaking Bad Series
While accepting his award at the 2014 Emmy Awards via YouTube, actor Bryan Cranston jokingly began his speech with, “Even I thought about voting for Matthew [McConaughey].” The latter was a fellow nominee who starred in True Detective. The Breaking Bad star continued:
I don’t...
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad / AMC
All of his efforts paid off after winning the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series category at the Emmy Awards in 2014. It was a bittersweet moment, indeed, as the Breaking Bad show has finally wrapped up and his win was the sweet little bow that completed the present.
Bryan Cranston On His Emmy Win For Breaking Bad Series
While accepting his award at the 2014 Emmy Awards via YouTube, actor Bryan Cranston jokingly began his speech with, “Even I thought about voting for Matthew [McConaughey].” The latter was a fellow nominee who starred in True Detective. The Breaking Bad star continued:
I don’t...
- 7/17/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
As this morning’s Emmy nominations prove, there may be less TV being made nowadays, but the quality certainly hasn’t declined with the quantity.
As widely expected, The Bear, Baby Reindeer, True Detective: Night Country and Shōgun were mentioned more than once by past Emmy winners Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale on Wednesday morning. As Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said, “it was an exceptional year in television.” It certainly seemed exceptional that, for the first time in a long while, the names Succession and Ted Lasso were not heard when the nominations were read, as those multiple winners have wrapped up their runs.
Related: Emmy Nominations Analysis: Fresh Blood Livens Up The Race For TV Gold
There were surprises like the long-overlooked Reservation Dogs, which also has ended, but other names and shows that are far from wrapped up or new on the scene were overlooked. Our...
As widely expected, The Bear, Baby Reindeer, True Detective: Night Country and Shōgun were mentioned more than once by past Emmy winners Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale on Wednesday morning. As Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said, “it was an exceptional year in television.” It certainly seemed exceptional that, for the first time in a long while, the names Succession and Ted Lasso were not heard when the nominations were read, as those multiple winners have wrapped up their runs.
Related: Emmy Nominations Analysis: Fresh Blood Livens Up The Race For TV Gold
There were surprises like the long-overlooked Reservation Dogs, which also has ended, but other names and shows that are far from wrapped up or new on the scene were overlooked. Our...
- 7/17/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Rustin and A Man In Full star Aml Ameen is leading feature thriller Killing of a Nation, about political unrest and crime in Haiti.
Also starring are Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes), Aïssa Maïga (Russian Dolls), O-t Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Ayoola Ayolola (The Chosen), Jairo Ordoñez (Sound of Freedom), Grainger Hines (Dr. Death) and Grace Van Dien (Stranger Things).
Ameen plays Anderson Toussaint, a young American lobbyist for an investment fund in Haiti who becomes entangled in a web of corruption and power struggles after gaining access to President Jovenel Moise’s inner circle. The country’s political woes ultimately lead to the shocking assassination of Moïse and the country descends further into chaos.
Filming wrapped last month in Panama on the under-the-radar English-language project from director Carlos Bolado (Under California) and writer Jimena Gallardo. Olga Segura is producing with Harold Sánchez.
Actress and producer Segura is known for starring in and producing Amazon series Veronica and has produced movies including Johnny Depp starrer Waiting for the Barbarians, and exec-produced Oren Moverman’s The Dinner and Sundance title The Truth About Emanuel. Bolado is a regular director on long-running Mexican telenovela La Reina del Sur.
I May Destroy You, Porter and The Maze Runner actor Ameen most recently starred opposite Jeff Daniels in the Netflix limited series A Man In Full from David E. Kelley, and portrayed Martin Luther King Jr opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s Oscar-nominated Rustin from director George C. Wolfe. He is currently working on a sequel to Christmas rom-com Boxing Day, which he co-wrote, starred in and directed.
Ameen is repped by The Artists Partnership, UTA, Link Entertainment, and attorney Dave Feldman.
Also starring are Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes), Aïssa Maïga (Russian Dolls), O-t Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Ayoola Ayolola (The Chosen), Jairo Ordoñez (Sound of Freedom), Grainger Hines (Dr. Death) and Grace Van Dien (Stranger Things).
Ameen plays Anderson Toussaint, a young American lobbyist for an investment fund in Haiti who becomes entangled in a web of corruption and power struggles after gaining access to President Jovenel Moise’s inner circle. The country’s political woes ultimately lead to the shocking assassination of Moïse and the country descends further into chaos.
Filming wrapped last month in Panama on the under-the-radar English-language project from director Carlos Bolado (Under California) and writer Jimena Gallardo. Olga Segura is producing with Harold Sánchez.
Actress and producer Segura is known for starring in and producing Amazon series Veronica and has produced movies including Johnny Depp starrer Waiting for the Barbarians, and exec-produced Oren Moverman’s The Dinner and Sundance title The Truth About Emanuel. Bolado is a regular director on long-running Mexican telenovela La Reina del Sur.
I May Destroy You, Porter and The Maze Runner actor Ameen most recently starred opposite Jeff Daniels in the Netflix limited series A Man In Full from David E. Kelley, and portrayed Martin Luther King Jr opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s Oscar-nominated Rustin from director George C. Wolfe. He is currently working on a sequel to Christmas rom-com Boxing Day, which he co-wrote, starred in and directed.
Ameen is repped by The Artists Partnership, UTA, Link Entertainment, and attorney Dave Feldman.
- 7/11/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Many know actor/musician Jeff Daniels for his roles in classic ‘90s films like “Speed” and “Dumb and Dumber,” as well as his Emmy-winning performance as Will McAvoy in the Aaron Sorkin HBO series “The Newsroom.” However, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Daniels says he received the greatest camera-acting education during his collaboration with Clint Eastwood on the 2002 mystery thriller “Blood Work.”
Eastwood, notorious for shooting very few takes, if not only one, made Daniels realize preparation and spontaneity are key.
“I do not sit around with casts on any project and talk about our collective journey. I love to make it happen in front of the camera for the first time in take one,” Daniels said. “In Clint Eastwood movies, that’s where I learned it. You get one take, and then Clint’s moving the camera. So that’s where you learn to hit it on one.
Eastwood, notorious for shooting very few takes, if not only one, made Daniels realize preparation and spontaneity are key.
“I do not sit around with casts on any project and talk about our collective journey. I love to make it happen in front of the camera for the first time in take one,” Daniels said. “In Clint Eastwood movies, that’s where I learned it. You get one take, and then Clint’s moving the camera. So that’s where you learn to hit it on one.
- 7/7/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
The Newsroom provided one of the most iconic moments in TV shows with its “America is not the greatest country in the world” speech. It has been 12 years since the HBO show kicked off with the legendary monologue by Jeff Daniels. While the speech has been etched in the memories of countless fans, it also brought a Primetime Emmy win for Daniels.
Jeff Daniels in the iconic scene from The Newsroom | HBO
Jeff Daniels, who has been popular in the industry for his contributions to films of several genres, starred as news anchor Will McAvoy in The Newsroom. The HBO series made by Aaron Sorkin was a comeback project for the presently 69-year-old actor. Despite its many problems, the political drama is considered an underrated HBO work by many.
What do we know about Jeff Daniels’ The Newsroom speech?
Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy | HBO
We got some of the...
Jeff Daniels in the iconic scene from The Newsroom | HBO
Jeff Daniels, who has been popular in the industry for his contributions to films of several genres, starred as news anchor Will McAvoy in The Newsroom. The HBO series made by Aaron Sorkin was a comeback project for the presently 69-year-old actor. Despite its many problems, the political drama is considered an underrated HBO work by many.
What do we know about Jeff Daniels’ The Newsroom speech?
Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy | HBO
We got some of the...
- 7/5/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
There may have not been as much television in 2024 so far as in previous years, but there was a Hell of a lot of great TV in the first half of this year.
The harsh beauty of FX’s Shōgun, the depths of Baby Reindeer and Big Mood, the wit of Diarra from Detroit, and the surprising scope of X-Men ’97 set a very high standard. The icy reset that is the Issa L��pez created True Detective: Night Country was another such high. Add to that the historical script flip of The Sympathizer, the sometimes brutal honestly of Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, Diane Lane and Jeff Daniels’ masterclass in A Man in Full, and the barrier drop kicking of Echo.
So, if you are looking for some true creative fireworks this Independence Day, may I suggest casting your eyes over our selection of some of the best new shows of 2024 so far.
The harsh beauty of FX’s Shōgun, the depths of Baby Reindeer and Big Mood, the wit of Diarra from Detroit, and the surprising scope of X-Men ’97 set a very high standard. The icy reset that is the Issa L��pez created True Detective: Night Country was another such high. Add to that the historical script flip of The Sympathizer, the sometimes brutal honestly of Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, Diane Lane and Jeff Daniels’ masterclass in A Man in Full, and the barrier drop kicking of Echo.
So, if you are looking for some true creative fireworks this Independence Day, may I suggest casting your eyes over our selection of some of the best new shows of 2024 so far.
- 7/4/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Naturally, when The View started on Monday morning, fans were quick to pick out that it was a rerun from a past episode. Furthermore, fans are wondering why new episodes aren’t airing and when the table will return with new topics.
The View Needs A Break In The Aftermath Of The Presidential Debate
Although The View is popular for its open discussion on hot topics, fans are noticing this week is kicking off with old “hot topics” as the show continues with reruns. Undeniably, the table is most likely still in an uproar over the aftermath of watching the latest presidential debates between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. While Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin were in shock, they held a post-debate discussion.
Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin discuss the first 2024 presidential debate.
The View Needs A Break In The Aftermath Of The Presidential Debate
Although The View is popular for its open discussion on hot topics, fans are noticing this week is kicking off with old “hot topics” as the show continues with reruns. Undeniably, the table is most likely still in an uproar over the aftermath of watching the latest presidential debates between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. While Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin were in shock, they held a post-debate discussion.
Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin discuss the first 2024 presidential debate.
- 7/1/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Between the Presidential Debate and the latest Supreme Court decisions, there’s no shortage of news for the hosts of The View to discuss. But if you turned on your TVs today (July 1) you may have found there was no new episode of the daily talk show to tune into at 11 a.m. Et. The explanation is simple: The show is taking a break. As of Monday, July 1, The View is taking a one-week break. The series is set to return with new episodes on Monday, July 8, giving hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin some time off from giving their takes on the latest heavy-hitting and lighter news. Re-runs of recent episodes will be taking the place of the usual programming. Here’s the rundown of the repeats: July 1: Jeff Daniels episode from May 2 July 2: Tiffany Haddish episode from...
- 7/1/2024
- TV Insider
Who says 1994 was a classic year for cinema? Netflix begins today to make that argument, curating a release of 17 films that turned 30 this year. The streamer has its list below. I have mine, and with the exception of the seminal Farrelly Brothers-directed Dumb & Dumber with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, and Luc Besson’s Leon: The Professional, the film that stars Jean Reno and a sinister Gary Oldman and introduced the world to the outsized talent Natalie Portman, and maybe Ron Howard’s The Paper, there’s a lot missing. How about Forrest Gump, The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Clear and Present Danger, Sicario, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Interview With the Vampire, Speed, Ed Wood, and the other two films in a starmaking year for Jim Carrey, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask. Speed, Once Were Warriors, and Ang Lee...
- 7/1/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Sam Waterston has signed with Paradigm for representation.
It was the end of an era for NBC’s Law & Order earlier this year when Waterston said goodbye to his longtime character District Attorney Jack McCoy, whom he portrayed in more than 400 episodes, earning three Primetime Emmy nominations for his performance during his run. He earned an additional three Emmy nominations and won a Golden Globe for his role in drama series I’ll Fly Away, which aired on NBC from 1991-1993. He is an Academy Award nominee for his role as journalist Sydney Schanberg in 1984’s The Killing Fields. He won an Emmy in 1996 for Outstanding Informational Series for Lost Civilizations.
In addition to his Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award wins, he also was honored with Obie and Drama Desk theater awards.
Waterston co-starred alongside Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer...
It was the end of an era for NBC’s Law & Order earlier this year when Waterston said goodbye to his longtime character District Attorney Jack McCoy, whom he portrayed in more than 400 episodes, earning three Primetime Emmy nominations for his performance during his run. He earned an additional three Emmy nominations and won a Golden Globe for his role in drama series I’ll Fly Away, which aired on NBC from 1991-1993. He is an Academy Award nominee for his role as journalist Sydney Schanberg in 1984’s The Killing Fields. He won an Emmy in 1996 for Outstanding Informational Series for Lost Civilizations.
In addition to his Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award wins, he also was honored with Obie and Drama Desk theater awards.
Waterston co-starred alongside Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer...
- 6/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Daniels is always a reliably excellent performer whether its in comedy or drama, TV or film, and the veteran actor has turned in another masterclass performance in Netflix’s “A Man in Full.”
Adapted from Tom Wolfe‘s novel of the same name and created by “Big Little Lies” helmer David E. Kelley, “A Man in Full” follows Daniels as real estate mogul Charlie Croker, who tries to protect his empire and legacy from crumbling when he falls into sudden bankruptcy. Daniels dominated the screen here, chewing scenery, spitting it out with venom, and then re-chewing the scenery some more. Whatever you may think of the show, Daniels is never anything less than ferociously good, as noted by critics.
Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) wrote that the show “struts about with swaggering ferocity, led by Jeff Daniels’ full-bodied performance as a blustery, bloviating capitalist predator… ego is both a...
Adapted from Tom Wolfe‘s novel of the same name and created by “Big Little Lies” helmer David E. Kelley, “A Man in Full” follows Daniels as real estate mogul Charlie Croker, who tries to protect his empire and legacy from crumbling when he falls into sudden bankruptcy. Daniels dominated the screen here, chewing scenery, spitting it out with venom, and then re-chewing the scenery some more. Whatever you may think of the show, Daniels is never anything less than ferociously good, as noted by critics.
Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) wrote that the show “struts about with swaggering ferocity, led by Jeff Daniels’ full-bodied performance as a blustery, bloviating capitalist predator… ego is both a...
- 6/24/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Hugh Laurie has never won an Emmy. That seems like an egregious oversight on behalf of TV academy voters, considering the British actor starred as one of the best TV characters of this century in “House.” Still, 10 nominations (we’ll get to those later) and zero wins.
He could finally break that losing streak with Netflix’s “All the Light We Cannot See.” Adapted from Anthony Doerr‘s 2014 novel of the same name, written by Steven Knight, and directed by Shawn Levy, this miniseries depicts the lives of two teenagers during WWII — one a blind French girl and the other a German boy forced to fight for the Nazi regime. Laurie features as Uncle Étienne, a reclusive, agoraphobic WWI veteran suffering from Ptsd. Laurie has always been a classy performer and he again brings a lot of heart, warmth, and intelligence here to this role, as noted by several critics.
He could finally break that losing streak with Netflix’s “All the Light We Cannot See.” Adapted from Anthony Doerr‘s 2014 novel of the same name, written by Steven Knight, and directed by Shawn Levy, this miniseries depicts the lives of two teenagers during WWII — one a blind French girl and the other a German boy forced to fight for the Nazi regime. Laurie features as Uncle Étienne, a reclusive, agoraphobic WWI veteran suffering from Ptsd. Laurie has always been a classy performer and he again brings a lot of heart, warmth, and intelligence here to this role, as noted by several critics.
- 6/21/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The weekend is perfect for hosting a movie night with friends and laughing at a silly yet charming comedy. But what if we offer you a list of must-see comedies with two hilarious leads to make your night even funnier? And we definitely have one.
Here are 5 guilty-pleasure buddy comedies, handpicked by Reddit.
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Presumably, this movie comes first in this respect, as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are one of the most iconic movie duos. The story of two goofies who set out on a trip to return a case full of money to its owner is indeed dumb, yet full of laughable gags.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s comedy talent shines bright in this hit flick that set up the Bill & Ted franchise. It follows two dim-witted best friends who travel back in time to assemble historical figures for their high school history presentation.
Here are 5 guilty-pleasure buddy comedies, handpicked by Reddit.
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Presumably, this movie comes first in this respect, as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are one of the most iconic movie duos. The story of two goofies who set out on a trip to return a case full of money to its owner is indeed dumb, yet full of laughable gags.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s comedy talent shines bright in this hit flick that set up the Bill & Ted franchise. It follows two dim-witted best friends who travel back in time to assemble historical figures for their high school history presentation.
- 6/15/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Val Kilmer’s time as the Dark Knight was a fleeting yet memorable era in Joel Schumacher’s helmed Batman Forever, co-starring with Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Jim Carrey as The Riddler, and Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian. Needless to say, this 1995 flick, under Tim Burton Productions, remains a unique imprint on the Batman anthology.
Why did Kilmer, though, quit the series after just one movie? Up until his statements were revealed in a lengthy 2020 New York Times interview, all we knew about him was that he wasn’t easy to work with. With authenticity and perhaps a touch of remorse, the actor contended with his reputation for being “difficult” to work with.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
However, when discussing the shadow of other behind-the-scenes tensions, such as those between Jones and Carrey, it appears that Kilmer’s onset hiccups came in second place.
Why did Kilmer, though, quit the series after just one movie? Up until his statements were revealed in a lengthy 2020 New York Times interview, all we knew about him was that he wasn’t easy to work with. With authenticity and perhaps a touch of remorse, the actor contended with his reputation for being “difficult” to work with.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
However, when discussing the shadow of other behind-the-scenes tensions, such as those between Jones and Carrey, it appears that Kilmer’s onset hiccups came in second place.
- 6/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Keanu Reeves has been a part of many iconic action films since the 90s. He is one of the most committed action heroes who is ready to get dirty and does practical action and stunts. While he is most widely known for starring in The Matrix and John Wick franchises. The 90s was a seminal decade for the actor as he established himself as a bankable lead in films such as Point Break and Speed.
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed | 20th Century Fox
The film saw him starring alongside Jeff Daniels and Sandra Bullock. The tension-filled action thriller starts with an intense rescue of a group of office workers trapped in an elevator. Director Jan de Bont based the scene on a terrifying experience of being in the same position while he was shooting Die Hard.
Speed‘s Iconic Elevator Rescue Scene Was Inspired From Real-Life Experience
A...
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed | 20th Century Fox
The film saw him starring alongside Jeff Daniels and Sandra Bullock. The tension-filled action thriller starts with an intense rescue of a group of office workers trapped in an elevator. Director Jan de Bont based the scene on a terrifying experience of being in the same position while he was shooting Die Hard.
Speed‘s Iconic Elevator Rescue Scene Was Inspired From Real-Life Experience
A...
- 6/12/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
“Is it a gift or is it not a gift that you can only play the age you are?”
It’s a rhetorical question Diane Lane asks — but doesn’t pretend to have the answer to — and also a thought she embraces.
“I am grateful for it,” she says. “And I’m optimistic that I’m at the right age to play some interesting people.”
Interesting is one of the many things that could be said about Slim Keith. In FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” Lane plays the real-life socialite, who was among the women that acclaimed novelist Truman Capote collected like prized confidantes in the 1960s, before using the secrets they entrusted to him as thinly veiled material for his final unfinished novel, “Answered Prayers.”
A California native, Keith was the pinnacle of elite society and style in the mid-20th century. She was a force in...
It’s a rhetorical question Diane Lane asks — but doesn’t pretend to have the answer to — and also a thought she embraces.
“I am grateful for it,” she says. “And I’m optimistic that I’m at the right age to play some interesting people.”
Interesting is one of the many things that could be said about Slim Keith. In FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” Lane plays the real-life socialite, who was among the women that acclaimed novelist Truman Capote collected like prized confidantes in the 1960s, before using the secrets they entrusted to him as thinly veiled material for his final unfinished novel, “Answered Prayers.”
A California native, Keith was the pinnacle of elite society and style in the mid-20th century. She was a force in...
- 6/11/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sarah Jones and Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza are set for series regular roles in Prime Video’s comic book series with the working title El Gato. They join the previously announced leads Diego Boneta and Lorenza Izzo.
Based on the comic series El Gato Negro by Richard Dominguez, El Gato follows Frank Guerrero (Boneta), who returns home to Mexico after the death of his father and finds himself neck-deep in a nest of vipers – his estranged family – who are vying for control of his father’s business empire. But Frank’s grief is interrupted when he learns his only inheritance, a seemingly worthless parcel of land on the border, sits atop the lair of a famous costumed vigilante — his father, “El Gato.” Now, Frank is in the crosshairs. To survive, he’ll have to solve mysteries decades in the...
Based on the comic series El Gato Negro by Richard Dominguez, El Gato follows Frank Guerrero (Boneta), who returns home to Mexico after the death of his father and finds himself neck-deep in a nest of vipers – his estranged family – who are vying for control of his father’s business empire. But Frank’s grief is interrupted when he learns his only inheritance, a seemingly worthless parcel of land on the border, sits atop the lair of a famous costumed vigilante — his father, “El Gato.” Now, Frank is in the crosshairs. To survive, he’ll have to solve mysteries decades in the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Daniels is no stranger to television, pulling double duty in A Man in Full and American Rust: Broken Justice in the same year, but his performance as the loud-talking businessman Charlie Croker certainly stands out in the crowd. With mountains of debt piling up and familial tensions swirling, the larger-than-life Charlie is pushed to extremes beyond measure and money can’t get him out of it. Disappearing into the role, Daniels puts forth a riveting performance that functions like a stage performance on film, bringing reality to some surreal moments along the way. Below, Daniels breaks down his performance as Charlie, discusses those wilder moments and his onscreen death scene, and reveals why he refuses to become an actor with a brand. Mark Hill/Netflix What was your perception of the character when you read the scripts and how did you inject some humanity in a character who exhibits questionable morals?...
- 6/10/2024
- TV Insider
“Pop quiz, hotshot. There’s a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb is armed. If it drops below 50, it blows up. What do you do? What do you do?” Released on June 10, 1994, it’s now been three decades since movie audiences were held in heart-pounding suspense as a young actor’s character aimed to answer this riddle. “Speed” is the best kind of summer blockbuster — a sleeper hit that takes critics and audiences by surprise. With a first-time director, a relatively unknown actress and an actor who was just establishing himself as a solid lead, “Speed” opened at number one, established Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock as two of the biggest stars of decade and caused many of us to rethink using mass transit. It’s the “Speed” 30th anniversary, so grab a bowl of popcorn as we take a look back at...
- 6/10/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
Keanu Reeves is one name you just can’t miss when looking at action movies in Hollywood. While the actor has convinced audiences with his John Wick personality in the action franchise, he has done way beyond that. Looking back at his filmography, his Speed movie is one of his best projects, which further established his action-star persona in the industry.
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed | 20th Century Studios
Despite the movie’s release three decades ago, it remains a fan-favorite, that gave his career a significant push. Many would be surprised to know that the actor made an unexpected decision for his role that left his entire crew stunned.
Keanu Reeves Reflected on What He Did for Speed Role
Speed is considered one of the defining projects in Keanu Reeves‘ career in which he portrayed the role of Jack Traven, a Los Angeles police officer. His character faced a high-stakes situation,...
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed | 20th Century Studios
Despite the movie’s release three decades ago, it remains a fan-favorite, that gave his career a significant push. Many would be surprised to know that the actor made an unexpected decision for his role that left his entire crew stunned.
Keanu Reeves Reflected on What He Did for Speed Role
Speed is considered one of the defining projects in Keanu Reeves‘ career in which he portrayed the role of Jack Traven, a Los Angeles police officer. His character faced a high-stakes situation,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Jim Carrey is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood thanks to his unique slapstick comedy that has continued to captivate audiences’ attention for decades now. Having worked on several projects, and exploring different genres, he has proven his versatile talent and acting prowess, which is rare to find.
Jim Carrey in a still from Dumb and Dumber (1994) | New Line Cinema
Given that he is always in the public eye, he often garners the limelight for his vocal thoughts, just like he did in Kick-Ass 2. However, he abandoned his movie midway, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as per the franchise creator, Mark Millar.
Mark Miller Shared His Remark on Jim Carrey Publicly Abandoning His Kick-Ass 2 Movie
After the hit of Kick-Ass, many had high expectations for its sequel. However, its follow-up, Kick-Ass 2, turned out to be a controversial movie, garnering mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Jim Carrey in a still from Dumb and Dumber (1994) | New Line Cinema
Given that he is always in the public eye, he often garners the limelight for his vocal thoughts, just like he did in Kick-Ass 2. However, he abandoned his movie midway, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as per the franchise creator, Mark Millar.
Mark Miller Shared His Remark on Jim Carrey Publicly Abandoning His Kick-Ass 2 Movie
After the hit of Kick-Ass, many had high expectations for its sequel. However, its follow-up, Kick-Ass 2, turned out to be a controversial movie, garnering mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.
- 6/8/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Daniel Fienberg The shift to a backloaded schedule built around a May 31 deadline for Emmy consideration has drained some of the surprise from the spring TV calendar. Viewers are growing accustomed to a glut of high-profile limited series and prestige returning shows from March to May, with the biggest titles and stars creating their own gravitational fields of self-perpetuating coverage.
Luckily, though, there’s still room for discovery. With its literary pedigree and a budget that burst off the screen in the form of astonishing evocations of 17th century Japan, FX’s Shogun had “prestige” written all over it. Yet the care taken by creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to deliver this story without having it reek of appropriation and voyeurism was evident throughout. Still, who would have guessed that Shogun would be so successful that the network would want to push forward with future seasons beyond James Clavell’s novel,...
Luckily, though, there’s still room for discovery. With its literary pedigree and a budget that burst off the screen in the form of astonishing evocations of 17th century Japan, FX’s Shogun had “prestige” written all over it. Yet the care taken by creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to deliver this story without having it reek of appropriation and voyeurism was evident throughout. Still, who would have guessed that Shogun would be so successful that the network would want to push forward with future seasons beyond James Clavell’s novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marcia Gay Harden has been all over TV, most recently in So Help Me Todd—which ran two seasons on CBS before it was canceled in April—and she’s had a variety of roles. During a visit to TV Insider’s office, we had her look back on some of her more memorable shows. Like so many, she has Law & Order: Svu (which has been on for 25 seasons and counting!) among her credits. Harden appeared as “badass” FBI Agent Dana Lewis, as she called her. “It was really, for me, one of the highlights of television,” she shared. When it comes to The Newsroom, on which she played attorney Rebecca Halliday, her memories are “Aaron Sorkin, Aaron Sorkin, Aaron Sorkin, and Jeff Daniels. I remember the first read through, Jeff said, ‘You want to know the secret of Aaron Sorkin?'” Harden recalled. “He said, ‘Know your lines.
- 5/30/2024
- TV Insider
For some reason, there has yet to be a mainstream Hollywood feature film about Donald Trump dramatizing any aspect of Trump's life, with an actor portraying him.
There have been countless documentaries about Trump, both for him and against him, and various comedians have portrayed him, including Alec Baldwin and later James Austin Johnson on Saturday Night Live.
The Comey Rule, a 2020 Showtime miniseries based on the memoirs of former FBI director James Comey, starred Brendan Gleeson as the 45th president, opposite Jeff Daniels as Comey.
At the same time, quite a few feature films, like The Oath in 2018 and Irresistible and The Hunt in 2020, have attempted to make dramatic hay out of the political controversies of the Trump years.
However, those who have not featured a Trump-based character have not referenced him directly.
However, what the movies have avoided is a direct dramatization of any part of Trump's life,...
There have been countless documentaries about Trump, both for him and against him, and various comedians have portrayed him, including Alec Baldwin and later James Austin Johnson on Saturday Night Live.
The Comey Rule, a 2020 Showtime miniseries based on the memoirs of former FBI director James Comey, starred Brendan Gleeson as the 45th president, opposite Jeff Daniels as Comey.
At the same time, quite a few feature films, like The Oath in 2018 and Irresistible and The Hunt in 2020, have attempted to make dramatic hay out of the political controversies of the Trump years.
However, those who have not featured a Trump-based character have not referenced him directly.
However, what the movies have avoided is a direct dramatization of any part of Trump's life,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Stephen Silver
- TVfanatic
Jeff Daniels was ready to dive deep into the comedy world when agreed to the Farrelly brothers’ buddy comedy film Dumb and Dumber. Working alongside Jim Carrey, Daniels wanted to make sure that he didn’t want to be remembered as ‘Jim and the other guy’. Despite coming from dramatic roles, Daniels did some of the most humiliating scenes that brought out the best comedy in the film.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
One scene involved the actor having an intestinal purge on his romantic interest’s toilet. Daniels was concerned that the scene would end his career. However, a little appreciation from Clint Eastwood, who could relate to the scene, reassured him that his career was intact.
Jeff Daniels Feared That Dumb and Dumber‘s Toilet Scene Would End His Career
A still of Jeff Daniels from the toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
One scene involved the actor having an intestinal purge on his romantic interest’s toilet. Daniels was concerned that the scene would end his career. However, a little appreciation from Clint Eastwood, who could relate to the scene, reassured him that his career was intact.
Jeff Daniels Feared That Dumb and Dumber‘s Toilet Scene Would End His Career
A still of Jeff Daniels from the toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber...
- 5/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Despite negotiations for a fifth season of Walker, the limited budget became an insurmountable obstacle to filming the next season, even though the series is one of the most popular projects on the network.
The CW has officially canceled Walker, the release of the fourth season of which is now in full swing and the final episode of the project will be released on June 26.
If you still need a dose of quality western in your life, then at least one of these ten projects will definitely appeal to you.
1. Deadwood, 2004-2006
The year is 1876, the Gold Rush continues to sweep the country. It has reached South Dakota, and Deadwood has grown from a prospector's camp to a town. Adventurers and easy money seekers flocked to the town.
Former Marshal Seth Bullock arrived in Deadwood to open a trading post with his business partner. At the same time, Bullock plans...
The CW has officially canceled Walker, the release of the fourth season of which is now in full swing and the final episode of the project will be released on June 26.
If you still need a dose of quality western in your life, then at least one of these ten projects will definitely appeal to you.
1. Deadwood, 2004-2006
The year is 1876, the Gold Rush continues to sweep the country. It has reached South Dakota, and Deadwood has grown from a prospector's camp to a town. Adventurers and easy money seekers flocked to the town.
Former Marshal Seth Bullock arrived in Deadwood to open a trading post with his business partner. At the same time, Bullock plans...
- 5/23/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Clint Eastwood is one of the leading pioneers of actors and filmmakers who popularized the Western genre and elevated it during his prime. The actor’s collaborations with Sergio Leone on the Dollars trilogy changed Westerns forever. Eastwood carried on the legacy of those who came before him and elevated the genre by taking it into unexplored territory with many of his Westerns.
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven | Warner Bros
The Outlaw Josey Wales, High Plains Drifter, Pale Rider, and Unforgiven were four of the Westerns masterpieces Eastwood made. While the genre has not had the level of popularity it did back then, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone reinvigorated the genre with a fresh and intimate familial story. While Sheridan certainly took inspiration from Eastwood, he did not want to copy one trait of his films.
Taylor Sheridan Does Not Want To Have an Acting Role In Every Project...
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven | Warner Bros
The Outlaw Josey Wales, High Plains Drifter, Pale Rider, and Unforgiven were four of the Westerns masterpieces Eastwood made. While the genre has not had the level of popularity it did back then, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone reinvigorated the genre with a fresh and intimate familial story. While Sheridan certainly took inspiration from Eastwood, he did not want to copy one trait of his films.
Taylor Sheridan Does Not Want To Have an Acting Role In Every Project...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels starred in the hit 1994 comedy film Dumb and Dumber. The main point of interest in the film was the pairing of a rising comic talent like Carrey and a serious character actor like Daniels. Carrey had already proven his mettle in comedy with back-to-back comedy hits Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and The Mask earlier in the same year.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
On the other hand, Jeff Daniels was known for his dramatic performances in films like The Purple Rose of Cairo, Terms of Endearment, and Gettysburg. Starring in an outrageous comedy like Dumb and Dumber seemed like a wrong decision at the time and Daniels’ agent warned him from making that mistake. However, Carrey assured him that everything was going to be okay.
Jeff Daniels Feared Dumb and Dumber Would Be The End of His Career...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
On the other hand, Jeff Daniels was known for his dramatic performances in films like The Purple Rose of Cairo, Terms of Endearment, and Gettysburg. Starring in an outrageous comedy like Dumb and Dumber seemed like a wrong decision at the time and Daniels’ agent warned him from making that mistake. However, Carrey assured him that everything was going to be okay.
Jeff Daniels Feared Dumb and Dumber Would Be The End of His Career...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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