Hugh Grant was one of the quintessential rom-com leading men of the 90s among the likes of Richard Gere and Leonardo DiCaprio. He was a popular heartthrob who managed to impress fans with his natural charm and his nonchalant humor. His roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’ Diary, and Love Actually made audiences swoon in the 90s and early 2000s.
Hugh Grant as William Thacker in Notting Hill
Another one of Grant’s popular films was 2002’s Two Weeks Notice where he was paired with Sandra Bullock. The duo had met five years prior and they had discussed working together. But Grant made a pretty bad impression on Bullock by narrating what he calls a ‘disgusting story’, which led to Grant not hearing from the actress for over 3 years.
Hugh Grant Got Ghosted By Sandra Bullock After A Horrible First Meeting
Hugh Grant and Sandra...
Hugh Grant as William Thacker in Notting Hill
Another one of Grant’s popular films was 2002’s Two Weeks Notice where he was paired with Sandra Bullock. The duo had met five years prior and they had discussed working together. But Grant made a pretty bad impression on Bullock by narrating what he calls a ‘disgusting story’, which led to Grant not hearing from the actress for over 3 years.
Hugh Grant Got Ghosted By Sandra Bullock After A Horrible First Meeting
Hugh Grant and Sandra...
- 5/5/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Hey there, fellow fans of all things love and laughter! One genre that never fails to put a smile on my face and warm my heart is romantic comedies.
As someone who’s always believed in the magic of love stories and who’s spent countless movie nights indulging in rom-com marathons, I’m thrilled to share a curated list of ten timeless classics that define what rom-coms are all about.
Related: 10 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
By the end of this list, you’ll be ready to snuggle up with your favorite blanket, a bowl of popcorn, and some heartwarming tales that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Let’s dive in, shall we?
A Personal Affair with Rom-Com Magic
A certain magic in romantic comedies has always drawn me in.
The way they capture the dance of emotions, the quirks of relationships, and...
As someone who’s always believed in the magic of love stories and who’s spent countless movie nights indulging in rom-com marathons, I’m thrilled to share a curated list of ten timeless classics that define what rom-coms are all about.
Related: 10 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
By the end of this list, you’ll be ready to snuggle up with your favorite blanket, a bowl of popcorn, and some heartwarming tales that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Let’s dive in, shall we?
A Personal Affair with Rom-Com Magic
A certain magic in romantic comedies has always drawn me in.
The way they capture the dance of emotions, the quirks of relationships, and...
- 4/13/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Julia Roberts almost stayed on this side of the pond before starring in Notting Hill.
In a recent cover interview with the film’s screenwriter Richard Curtis for British Vogue, the Oscar-winning actress admitted she almost turned down the role of Anna Scott in the rom-com because she was “uncomfortable” with the part.
“One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was your movie, playing a movie actress,” she told the writer. “I was so uncomfortable! I mean, we’ve talked about this so many times, but I almost didn’t take the part because it just seemed… oh, it just seemed so awkward. I didn’t even know how to play that person.”
The actress also revealed she “loathed” her costume in the film because she didn’t like having to dress like a movie star. The morning they shot the film’s iconic “I’m also just a girl,...
In a recent cover interview with the film’s screenwriter Richard Curtis for British Vogue, the Oscar-winning actress admitted she almost turned down the role of Anna Scott in the rom-com because she was “uncomfortable” with the part.
“One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was your movie, playing a movie actress,” she told the writer. “I was so uncomfortable! I mean, we’ve talked about this so many times, but I almost didn’t take the part because it just seemed… oh, it just seemed so awkward. I didn’t even know how to play that person.”
The actress also revealed she “loathed” her costume in the film because she didn’t like having to dress like a movie star. The morning they shot the film’s iconic “I’m also just a girl,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Love at First Sight is a rom-com film about fate and love at first sight. Directed by Vanessa Caswill from a screenplay by Katie Lovejoy the film is based on a 2011 novel titled The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. Love at First Sight follows the story of Hadley (Hailey Lu Richardson) and Oliver (Ben Hardy) as they meet for the first time at an airport and fall in love during a flight from America to London. So, if you loved the rom-com film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Before Sunrise (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Castle Rock Entertainment
Synopsis: Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star as two young people who meet and whose lives are forever changed on a train from Budapest to Paris. They may have only one night, but when soul mates find each other, anything can happen...
Before Sunrise (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Castle Rock Entertainment
Synopsis: Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star as two young people who meet and whose lives are forever changed on a train from Budapest to Paris. They may have only one night, but when soul mates find each other, anything can happen...
- 9/15/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Notting Hill became an instant classic movie when it hit theaters in 1999, cementing the careers of stars like Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant as rom-com leads. This timeless rom-com followed a divorced bookstore owner, William Thacker, as he fell in love with American actress Anna Scott. With endearing performances, interesting dialogue, and calm pacing, this movie easily crept into viewers’ hearts and is still considered one of the best movies in its genre. Aside from being one of the best romantic movies of the decade, Notting Hill also featured a stellar cast. Most of the cast continued acting in...
- 9/3/2023
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
Hugh Grant seems to have no problem revealing his candid thoughts, no matter how offensive they may be to others.
In his latest remarks, the British actor recalled making fun of his former co-star Drew Barrymore’s singing while working on their film “Music & Lyrics”.
“I’m auto-tuned a bit, but not as much as some,” Grant, 62, recently told Wired in an interview while recounting his singing in the 2007 rom-com.
“Drew Barrymore was in that film with me and I don’t think she’d mind me saying her singing is just horrendous,” he confessed. “I’ve heard dogs bark better than she sings.”
Read More: Hugh Grant Compares Himself To A ‘Scrotum’ At The 2023 Oscars
The “Love Actually” star then noted that after “they tuned her up,” Barrymore “sounded way better than me because she’s got heart and voice and rock ‘n’ roll.”
His remarks come after he recently went viral,...
In his latest remarks, the British actor recalled making fun of his former co-star Drew Barrymore’s singing while working on their film “Music & Lyrics”.
“I’m auto-tuned a bit, but not as much as some,” Grant, 62, recently told Wired in an interview while recounting his singing in the 2007 rom-com.
“Drew Barrymore was in that film with me and I don’t think she’d mind me saying her singing is just horrendous,” he confessed. “I’ve heard dogs bark better than she sings.”
Read More: Hugh Grant Compares Himself To A ‘Scrotum’ At The 2023 Oscars
The “Love Actually” star then noted that after “they tuned her up,” Barrymore “sounded way better than me because she’s got heart and voice and rock ‘n’ roll.”
His remarks come after he recently went viral,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Hugh Grant has picked the hill he wants to die on: A “Notting Hill” Easter egg, to be exact.
The deadpan actor revealed during a Wired video alongside “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” co-stars Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez that he found the ending of 1999 rom-com “Notting Hill” to be “nauseating” due to a small detail director Roger Michell included.
“Notting Hill,” which has been considered by many a rom-com classic over the years, stars Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, a famous actress who falls for local British bookstore owner William Thacker (Grant) while filming on location. The final scene shows Anna cuddling with William on a park bench as he reads a novel, one that had a special meaning to late director Michell.
“In that nauseating moment on the bench at the end, I’m reading ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ by Louis de Bernières, which was going to be his next film,...
The deadpan actor revealed during a Wired video alongside “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” co-stars Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez that he found the ending of 1999 rom-com “Notting Hill” to be “nauseating” due to a small detail director Roger Michell included.
“Notting Hill,” which has been considered by many a rom-com classic over the years, stars Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, a famous actress who falls for local British bookstore owner William Thacker (Grant) while filming on location. The final scene shows Anna cuddling with William on a park bench as he reads a novel, one that had a special meaning to late director Michell.
“In that nauseating moment on the bench at the end, I’m reading ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ by Louis de Bernières, which was going to be his next film,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Hugh Grant has divulged a subtle “in-joke” hidden away in the “nauseating” final scene of Notting Hill.
The British actor appeared in the 1999 romcom as bookshop owner William Thacker alongside Julia Roberts, who played Hollywood film star Anna Scott.
In the film’s closing moments, William and Anna can be seen cosied up together on a park bench, with Grant’s character reading a book.
In a new interview with Wired, Grant was asked if he remembered what book he was reading in the scene.
The actor, who referred to the scene as “nauseating”, not only remembered, but revealed how it was an in-joke placed there by director Roger Michell, who died in 2021.
“In that nauseating moment on the bench at the end, I’m reading Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières, which was going to be his next film,” Grant said, adding: “So it’s a little in-joke from Roger Michell,...
The British actor appeared in the 1999 romcom as bookshop owner William Thacker alongside Julia Roberts, who played Hollywood film star Anna Scott.
In the film’s closing moments, William and Anna can be seen cosied up together on a park bench, with Grant’s character reading a book.
In a new interview with Wired, Grant was asked if he remembered what book he was reading in the scene.
The actor, who referred to the scene as “nauseating”, not only remembered, but revealed how it was an in-joke placed there by director Roger Michell, who died in 2021.
“In that nauseating moment on the bench at the end, I’m reading Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières, which was going to be his next film,” Grant said, adding: “So it’s a little in-joke from Roger Michell,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Hugh Grant is a renowned British actor and film producer who has appeared in numerous successful films throughout his career. Born on 9 September 1960 in London, England, Grant initially aspired to pursue a career in politics but made the switch to acting after enrolling at the New College at Oxford University.
Hugh Grant. Depositphotos
Grant’s first major role was in the 1987 romantic comedy The Princess Bride, where he played the role of William Thacker. His performance in this movie earned him wide recognition and opened up more opportunities for him to showcase his talents on-screen. In 1994, Grant established himself as one of Britain’s top leading men with his lead performance in Four Weddings and a Funeral. His work on this film garnered multiple awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, an American Comedy Awards win for Funniest Supporting Male Performance, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
Hugh Grant. Depositphotos
Grant’s first major role was in the 1987 romantic comedy The Princess Bride, where he played the role of William Thacker. His performance in this movie earned him wide recognition and opened up more opportunities for him to showcase his talents on-screen. In 1994, Grant established himself as one of Britain’s top leading men with his lead performance in Four Weddings and a Funeral. His work on this film garnered multiple awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, an American Comedy Awards win for Funniest Supporting Male Performance, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
- 2/20/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
We're just fans, sitting at our desks, asking for a few throwback photos from one of the most iconic Julia Roberts movies ever! On May 28, 1999, Notting Hill hit theaters and our lives have never been the same. Whether you love romances, Roberts, or the dreamy Hugh Grant, this rom-com is the ideal movie choice for just about anyone. 20 years ago, Roberts' Anna Scott fell in love with a bookshop owner named William Thacker (Grant) while promoting one of her big Hollywood films—after he spilled orange juice on her and she kissed him—and our dreams of being an American who meets a Londoner and starts a romance grew even more. Even though Anna was in a relationship back in America...
- 5/28/2019
- E! Online
Notting Hill turns 20 and the Richard Curtis romantic drama is still a classic.
The film, which came out in 1999, starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead roles of movie star Anna Scott and bookstore owner William Thacker.
Directed by Roger Michell and written by Curtis (who would go on to write and direct Love, Actually), the film also boasted a delightful ensemble including Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny and Emily Mortimer.
But while Roberts, 51, and Grant, 58, gave fans of the film a relationship to root for, Roberts wasn’t always interested in the movie.
The film, which came out in 1999, starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead roles of movie star Anna Scott and bookstore owner William Thacker.
Directed by Roger Michell and written by Curtis (who would go on to write and direct Love, Actually), the film also boasted a delightful ensemble including Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny and Emily Mortimer.
But while Roberts, 51, and Grant, 58, gave fans of the film a relationship to root for, Roberts wasn’t always interested in the movie.
- 5/17/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
If only life were like the movies, right? It could be that Kourtney Kardashian is looking for the William Thacker to her Anna Scott. On Saturday morning, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star posted a clip from the rom-com Notting Hill to her Instagram Story. She captioned the video, "I want to be in love" with the crying emoji next to it. The hit move, which stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, tells the story of a movie star (Roberts as Anna Scott) à la Julia Roberts fame-level and her relationship with the owner of a travel bookstore (Grant as William Thacker). These seemingly star-crossed lovers somehow work out. Understandably so, people want to flock to the...
- 1/19/2019
- E! Online
“Notting Hill” star Hugh Grant mourned the death of his castmate Emma Chambers on Saturday, remembering Chambers as a “hilarious and very warm person” and calling her death “very sad news.” “Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Very sad news,” Grant wrote on Twitter. Chambers was 53. Also Read: Emma Chambers, 'Notting Hill' Actress, Dies at 53 In the 1999 film, Chambers played Honey, the sister of Grant’s William Thacker and a hyper-enthusiastic fan of Hollywood star Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), who becomes romantically entangled with William. Chambers’ agent, John Grant, told the BBC that...
- 2/24/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
A handsome little biopic that’s sopping wet with the same clichés that its whiny hero so adamantly disavows, Mark Gill’s “England Is Mine” distills the early days of one Steven Patrick Morrissey into an anonymous coming-of-age story that — if not for its keen sense of place — could really be about any mopey white boy whose talents are dulled by torpor. The film begins in the late ’70s, when young Steven is still living in his family’s splintered Stretford council house and writing flippant concert reviews for some local music rags; it ends a few years later, before he and Johnny Marr have yet to record their first track as The Smiths. This isn’t a portrait of an iconoclastic rock god, but of a brooding artist who thinks he’s far too good for such a boring town, and resents the fact that he should ever have...
- 8/23/2017
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Author: Linda Marric
As with any biopic centring around a popular public figure, a certain amount of artistic licence is to be expected from its makers no matter who the subject maybe. In the case of Mark Gill’s England Is Mine, the stakes are somewhat stacked even higher than usual. With an army of hardcore adoring fans, and a near God-like status amongst the music press over the last thirty years, Morrissey has had countless unauthorised biographies written about him, but until now nobody had even dared dream of basing a film on his life, and judging by the negative reaction from some of his more ardent fans, it’s easy to see why.
With a title taken from one of The Smiths most loved songs “Still Ill”, Gill and co-writer William Thacker wear their hearts on their sleeves from the get-go as two people who clearly know their Smiths mythology inside out.
As with any biopic centring around a popular public figure, a certain amount of artistic licence is to be expected from its makers no matter who the subject maybe. In the case of Mark Gill’s England Is Mine, the stakes are somewhat stacked even higher than usual. With an army of hardcore adoring fans, and a near God-like status amongst the music press over the last thirty years, Morrissey has had countless unauthorised biographies written about him, but until now nobody had even dared dream of basing a film on his life, and judging by the negative reaction from some of his more ardent fans, it’s easy to see why.
With a title taken from one of The Smiths most loved songs “Still Ill”, Gill and co-writer William Thacker wear their hearts on their sleeves from the get-go as two people who clearly know their Smiths mythology inside out.
- 8/2/2017
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
There is a light that never goes out, and it is the flame carried in the hearts of Morrissey fans everywhere. It was only a matter of time before audiences were treated to a biopic of the seminal Britpop figure, and this one might actually do him justice — from the looks of the stylish new trailer released today.
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Titled “England Is Mine,” the film dramatizes the life of Steven Patrick Morrissey while he was still an unknown music journalist living in Manchester in the 1970’s. In the trailer, he spends his days tearing down other bands until a friend suggests he start one himself. Jessica Brown Findlay (“Downton Abbey”) dons a shaggy faux mullet confidently as Linder Sterling, a visual artist who founded the post-punk group Ludus. Rising star Jack Lowden...
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Titled “England Is Mine,” the film dramatizes the life of Steven Patrick Morrissey while he was still an unknown music journalist living in Manchester in the 1970’s. In the trailer, he spends his days tearing down other bands until a friend suggests he start one himself. Jessica Brown Findlay (“Downton Abbey”) dons a shaggy faux mullet confidently as Linder Sterling, a visual artist who founded the post-punk group Ludus. Rising star Jack Lowden...
- 6/30/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Brian Perera's La-based label Cleopatra Records is expanding into film distribution and production, eyeing projects focused on indie music and its icons. Its first move is acquiring all U.S. rights to Morrissey biopic Steven with Jack Lowden as the legendary British singer and frontman of The Smiths. Jessica Brown Findlay also stars. First-time helmer Mark Gill is directing Steven from a script he co-wrote with William Thacker, his collaborator on the 2014…...
- 5/9/2016
- Deadline
Dredd 2
Actor Karl Urban remains very keen to take on the role of Judge Dredd again, to the point that he tweeted this week asking for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon to look into a "Dredd"-related project as "There's a gold mine of Awesome Mega city 1 stories." The tweet was prompted by a fan-made Netflix listing for a possible "Dredd" film sequel.
The Reason You're Alive
Miramax has won the rights to a film adaptation of "The Silver Linings Playbook" author Matthew Quick's new novel "The Reason You're Alive" which Allison Shearmur ("Cinderella," "Rogue One") will produce. Quick will adapt the screenplay from his novel.
The story follows a Vietnam war veteran who, following brain surgery, must atone for a decades-old injustice in order to reconnect with his peace-loving art dealer son. [Source: Variety]
Slumber
Darby Stanchfield ("Scandal"), Emily Bett Rickards ("Arrow"), and Meaghan Rath ("Being Human") have been...
Actor Karl Urban remains very keen to take on the role of Judge Dredd again, to the point that he tweeted this week asking for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon to look into a "Dredd"-related project as "There's a gold mine of Awesome Mega city 1 stories." The tweet was prompted by a fan-made Netflix listing for a possible "Dredd" film sequel.
The Reason You're Alive
Miramax has won the rights to a film adaptation of "The Silver Linings Playbook" author Matthew Quick's new novel "The Reason You're Alive" which Allison Shearmur ("Cinderella," "Rogue One") will produce. Quick will adapt the screenplay from his novel.
The story follows a Vietnam war veteran who, following brain surgery, must atone for a decades-old injustice in order to reconnect with his peace-loving art dealer son. [Source: Variety]
Slumber
Darby Stanchfield ("Scandal"), Emily Bett Rickards ("Arrow"), and Meaghan Rath ("Being Human") have been...
- 4/26/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
If Christian Bale’s reluctance about getting fat did indeed put an inextricable nail in Ferrari‘s coffin, Michael Mann could instead head to very comfortable territory — and he might bring Don Winslow along with him. The acclaimed crime author will take part in the newly established Michael Mann Books, with the director “co-creating” a novel about Chicago’s legendary gangsters Sam Giancana and Tony Accardo; it’s expected to arrive next year. [Deadline]
This is not new territory for Mann: he’s been hoping to tell this story for years, back when it was (or still is?) called Big Tuna, and one imagines that having the writer behind some of this century’s best-known crime stories — including The Cartel, which Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio might soon bring to theaters — ought to be a major boost. Mann is currently expected to produce the feature — but, if all goes well, we...
This is not new territory for Mann: he’s been hoping to tell this story for years, back when it was (or still is?) called Big Tuna, and one imagines that having the writer behind some of this century’s best-known crime stories — including The Cartel, which Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio might soon bring to theaters — ought to be a major boost. Mann is currently expected to produce the feature — but, if all goes well, we...
- 3/18/2016
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
The War And Peace star will lead Steven, from writer-director Mark Gill.
Former Screen Star of Tomorrow Jack Lowden will play singer Morrissey in a biopic from writer-diretor Mark Gill.
Lowden, whose main roles to date have come in BBC TV drama War And Peace and Yann Demange’s ‘71, revealed in an interview with the Daily Mail that Morrissey, who he will portray in his early life, was a “massive icon” of his.
Mark Gill, who was Oscar-nominated for his 2011 short The Voorman Problem, originally revealed the project titled Steven (after the singer’s first name) in 2014.
He penned the screenplay alongside first time feature writer William Thacker. Baldwin Li, who produced The Voorman Problem, is producing for Honlodge Productions alongside Control producer Orian Williams.
Lowden will also be appearing in Christopher Nolan’s Second World War drama Dunkirk.
HanWay is handling international sales on the project, while eOne has picked up the film for the UK...
Former Screen Star of Tomorrow Jack Lowden will play singer Morrissey in a biopic from writer-diretor Mark Gill.
Lowden, whose main roles to date have come in BBC TV drama War And Peace and Yann Demange’s ‘71, revealed in an interview with the Daily Mail that Morrissey, who he will portray in his early life, was a “massive icon” of his.
Mark Gill, who was Oscar-nominated for his 2011 short The Voorman Problem, originally revealed the project titled Steven (after the singer’s first name) in 2014.
He penned the screenplay alongside first time feature writer William Thacker. Baldwin Li, who produced The Voorman Problem, is producing for Honlodge Productions alongside Control producer Orian Williams.
Lowden will also be appearing in Christopher Nolan’s Second World War drama Dunkirk.
HanWay is handling international sales on the project, while eOne has picked up the film for the UK...
- 3/18/2016
- ScreenDaily
Olivier Award-winning British actor Jack Lowden, who recently appeared in BBC epic War And Peace, has been tapped to play enigmatic Smiths frontman Morrissey in Honlodge Productions’ biopic Steven. Lowden will star as the iconic indie rock singer and lyricist, who was born Steven Patrick Morrissey, in the drama to be directed by first-time feature helmer Mark Gill. Gill co-wrote the script with William Thacker, his collaborator on the 2014 Oscar-nominated short The Voorman…...
- 3/18/2016
- Deadline
If there’s anything that anyone who purports themselves a fan of Morrissey should know, it’s that making the Smiths frontman angry means that you’re in for a world of hurt. If he’s not going to badger you relentlessly for months in the form of in-concert rambling speeches, then at least he’s going to pen a few condemning, choicely worded public letters voicing his displeasure to some national newspapers. That’s why filmmaker Mark Gill (The Voorman Problem) is treading in hot water by developing an unauthorized biopic about the cantankerous crooner, no matter how good his intentions. It’s just not worth it, mate. The film, titled Steven (Did you know Morrissey even had a first name? You didn’t, did you?) aims to tell the story of pre-fame Morrissey, the man, the myth, the legend, before he formed The Smiths with songwriting partner Johnny Marr and became the most sensitive vegetarian...
- 5/15/2014
- by Samantha Wilson
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
With both James Brown and Jimi Hendrix biopics on their way, it seems like musicians’ stories are gaining traction with financiers and studio execs. The Los Angeles Times and THR is reporting that the cantankerous Smiths frontman, Morrissey, will be the next to see cinematic canonization, though not exactly with his blessing. Titled (at least for now) “Steven,” the film will be directed by the "The Voorman Problem" filmmaker Mark Gill and scripted by both Gill and William Thacker. The project looks “to cover Morrissey’s early years, prior to forming a songwriting partnership with Smiths band mate Johhny Marr, which would lead to international stardom and the sales of millions of records. Gill promises that the film will be less a paint-by-the-numbers biopic and ”more of a portrait“ of the singer. Orian Williams is one of the producers behind the movie, and he's responsible for both Ian Curtis biopic...
- 5/13/2014
- by Cain Rodriguez
- The Playlist
The Shining's 'Here's Johnny!' scene has been named the most iconic door moment in film.
Featuring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, the violent moment beat William Thacker's blue door in Notting Hill in a poll conducted by Yale Door.
Third place in the survey, in which 1,277 adults took part, is Home Alone's "keep the change, you filthy animal" pizza delivery.
Other movies to feature in the list include Love Actually (Mark declaring his love for Juliette with signs) and The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy entering the land of Oz).
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Matilda, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Gladiator round up the top ten.
A Yale Door spokeswoman stated: "There are certain doors that stick out in people's minds, whether it's Monica's purple apartment door in Friends or doors that...
Featuring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, the violent moment beat William Thacker's blue door in Notting Hill in a poll conducted by Yale Door.
Third place in the survey, in which 1,277 adults took part, is Home Alone's "keep the change, you filthy animal" pizza delivery.
Other movies to feature in the list include Love Actually (Mark declaring his love for Juliette with signs) and The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy entering the land of Oz).
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Matilda, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Gladiator round up the top ten.
A Yale Door spokeswoman stated: "There are certain doors that stick out in people's minds, whether it's Monica's purple apartment door in Friends or doors that...
- 1/24/2014
- Digital Spy
Chicago – It’s a weird week at the video store (do they still have those?) or in the New Releases section of your favorite Video On Demand service. There’s some real junk that we’ll get to (“The Internship”) along with some flicks that are just too good not to break out into their own special Blu-ray reviews (“Before Midnight,” “The Conjuring” — both must-sees). And then there’s a unique array of catalog releases and TV seasons. Those could easily fall through the cracks if not for the informative What to Watch. All of these are new to Blu-ray, some for the first time and some in anniversary/special editions. At least one will grab your attention.
High Plains Drifter
Photo credit: Universal
“High Plains Drifter”
One of Clint Eastwood’s best directorial efforts launches a new line of Blu-rays from Universal under the banner of “1970s Best of the Decade.
High Plains Drifter
Photo credit: Universal
“High Plains Drifter”
One of Clint Eastwood’s best directorial efforts launches a new line of Blu-rays from Universal under the banner of “1970s Best of the Decade.
- 10/23/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Some movies are constantly caught in a struggle between the good and the bad, and for cinema fans, these types of flick will prove themselves to be the most frustrating – there’s nothing less fun than a movie that forces you to constantly weigh things over in your head as you desperately try to tell yourself that you’re having a good time…
In most cases, the good will ultimately outweigh the bad, and you’ll leave the movie theatre feeling like you – at least – got your money’s worth. But sometimes things go the other way, especially when you find yourself suddenly watching a scene that completely tips the hat in a truly irreparable fashion.
Here’s 10 seriously misjudged scenes that – had they simply been removed or tweaked slightly – might’ve helped these movies towards a far better reception. In other cases, they’re just irksome moments that don...
In most cases, the good will ultimately outweigh the bad, and you’ll leave the movie theatre feeling like you – at least – got your money’s worth. But sometimes things go the other way, especially when you find yourself suddenly watching a scene that completely tips the hat in a truly irreparable fashion.
Here’s 10 seriously misjudged scenes that – had they simply been removed or tweaked slightly – might’ve helped these movies towards a far better reception. In other cases, they’re just irksome moments that don...
- 4/20/2013
- by T.J. Barnard
- Obsessed with Film
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