Thankfully, none of these Tom Cruise injuries were fatal. Despite being one of the biggest movie stars on the planet over the last four decades, Cruise insists on doing his own stunt work. Directors have tried to get the Mission: Impossible actor to step aside from time to time, but Cruise is willing to take chances. There have…
To many contemporary movie-watchers, the flicks we watched as kids are full of nostalgia. Catching part of a cult classic like Hocus Pocus (1993) or Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) may remind you of watching movies with friends or family, prompting pure sentimentality along the way. Many ’90s movies might be good in hindsight, perhaps as a result of that very…
Like all forms of art, movies have always courted controversy. Whether for artistic reasons, political commentary, or strictly antagonistic purposes – cinema tends to provoke strong emotions, both positive and negative. Controvery can arise from the sheer extremity of graphic imagery, or it can spark from taboo material. Often though, controversy is heavily based in the geographical…
Why do so many people hate Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3? Released in 2007, the final movie in the Raimi trilogy has always had a mixed reputation among fans and critics alike, but the reasons for this are actually more juicy than you might have imagined. Let’s rewind time and go behind the scenes to better…
While Batman Returns is viewed favorably today in 2024, back in 1992, its macabre charm wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Eager for a change, Warner Bros. decided to take the Batman franchise in a new direction with Batman Forever, placing Joel Schumacher at the helm for a lighter, more family-friendly approach. Swapping directors wasn’t the…
Leonardo DiCaprio slept in what to prepare for The Revenant?! Sorry, we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Unconventional or over-the-top actor preparation for film and television roles often gets a lot of attention from the press, especially when the actor earns acclaim. Actors like Heath Ledger and Jim Carrey are legendary for the lengths they’ve taken to make…
Perhaps the oldest and most cliche saying in the entertainment industry is that “the show must go on.” However, the old adage is true, even in death. Chadwick Boseman was the hero and king of Black Panther. However, the actor passed away prior to filming the movie’s sequel. John Ritter was the lead character on the ABC…
Making a television show is really hard. Just look at the number of hugely popular TV shows that almost didn’t get made: Game of Thrones, Seinfeld, South Park, and 30 Rock are just a few of many beloved TV series with production struggles. These award-winning shows are considered some of the best of all time, but their pilot episodes almost…
While the stereotype of the pampered Hollywood actor is pervasive, that doesn’t mean starring in a film doesn’t come with various costs and dangers. Some actors are so committed to giving a good performance that they forego a stunt person, putting their lives on the line for the perfect take. Why would Tom Cruise, one…
There are many different voices on a movie set: the director, who is responsible for the look and feel of the film, the actors, who bring their own sensibilities of craft with them to each movie, and the studios and producers, who are responsible for overseeing the financial interests of the film. So who’s the…
