When the First Film is the Best

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed This will be the beginning of a series of articles covering the best movies in their place as either the first, second, third films or anything beyond that. Kicking off with films that had a solid first installment and unfortunately could not recapture that magic with the films that came after it. You know when you see that first film and it is so good you just can’t wait to see another one?...

August 20, 2025 · 15 min · 3188 words · Brian Smith

‘It will be incredible, full stop’: Invincible Star Jason Mantzoukas Reveals Season 2 Will Exclude a Lot of Arcs But Will Still Be Iconic

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Just a year and a half ago, Amazon Studios’ hugely successful adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s adult comic bookInvinciblehad some scenes that became a primary subject of the internet’s meme culture. Omni-Man beating up his son ended up spawning a barrage of memes that showed many different interpretations of that format. Being able to unintentionally tap into the internet’s meme culture was one of the many achievements that the show was able to garner from its fans, let alone its impressive critical and commercial performance....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Jessica Sanchez

“Do Joaquin justice”: Joaquin Phoenix’s Young Co-star in Ari Aster Film Wanted To Do Right By Oscar-Winning Joker Actor After Landing Dream Job

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ari Aster, the acclaimed director ofMidsommar, has returned with a new film that is just as strange and unsettling as his previous work. His latest workBeau is Afraidis a sprawling, three-hour epic that follows a paranoid man named Beau, played by Oscar-winning Joker Actor Joaquin Phoenix. Armen Nahapetian gives a standout performance as the teenage version of Beau in the film....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · John Richards

“He doesn’t know who I am?”: Samuel L. Jackson’s Scary Audition Made Quentin Tarantino Offer Him $213M Movie After Actor Was Confused For Keanu Reeves’ John Wick Co-Star

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed In the world of cinematography and filmmaking, there are many reputed names, but only a few are as distinct as Quentin Tarantino, who has left an impact on the film industry with his contributions and storytelling revolutions that he has become one of the biggest and most successful directors in the history of cinema. Part of the reason for the success of his films on both critical and commercial levels is the fact that the filmmaker knows who he would like to see play out the characters he made, which gives him an edge on the casting front....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Pamela Ramirez

“He was tearing his eyeballs out”: Scarlett Johansson Realized the Stakes Were High With ‘The Avengers’ After She Saw Assistant Director Crying

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hollywood sets frequently appear glamorous and exciting, but when you look behind the scenes, the glitz and glamour disappear, exposing the difficult realities of filmmaking. Scarlett Johansson was also aware that the stakes were extremely high when she was cast inThe Avengers. The actress became known as Black Widow after portraying the character in several Marvel movies....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · David Stewart

“He’s a really nice guy, but he needs help”: Charlize Theron Let Her Feelings Known About Will Smith After Working With Him in $624M Superhero Movie

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While Will Smith became notoriously famous after his controversial Oscar slap, several of his co-stars previously highlighted his state of mind. HisHancockco-star Charlize Theron was someone, who was quick to see through him and identify his needs. Years prior to the Oscar incident, Theron reflected upon Smith’s stressful life and let her opinion known to the world....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Ronald Grimes

“He’s a sociopath and abuser”: Jonathan Majors Dark History Revealed by Director, Claims Ant-Man 3 Actor’s Abusive History Was Known at Yale

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Jonathan Majors is a rising star in Hollywood, known for his remarkable performances in hit films such asDa 5 Bloods,The Harder They Fall, and much more. The talented actor has been praised for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters, making him one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. He is known for his versatility and has received critical acclaim for his acting skills....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Darren Peterson

“Holy crap, I’m working with…”: Forget Andre Braugher, Melissa Fumero Was Terrified to Work With Another Comedy Legend in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Brooklyn Nine-Nineis an iconic comedy show that brilliantly combines humor with heart. Melissa Fumero’s journey as Amy Santiago stands out among the unique characters. As the Chief of Department, her personality embodies perseverance, ambition, and a great sense of humor. However, while viewers enjoyed seeing her onscreen romance with Jake Peralta, played by Andy Samberg fromSNL, Fumero dealt with her comedic challenges offscreen....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Margaret West

“I don’t give a sh*t”: Late Actor Ray Liotta Trolled Clint Eastwood as the Most Overrated Actor of the 80s Without Hesitation

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ray Liotta, known for his imposing demeanor and commanding voice, was an exceptional actor who left a void in Hollywood with his passing. TheGoodfellasactor was 67 years old when he peacefully passed away in his sleep while shooting a movie in the Dominican Republic in 2022. Martin Scorsese, who worked with him onGoodfellas, described him as a ‘uniquely gifted’ and ‘courageous’ actor in his eulogy....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Michelle Ramos

“I had an absurdly ambitious aim”: Borat Star Sacha Baron Cohen Trained With A Real FBI Interrogator To Get O.J. Simpson’s Confession

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Sacha Baron Cohen is undeniably one of the greatest and most renowned comedians in the industry. A brilliant actor best known for his superhit comedy/mockumentaryBorat,his other super famous works include his all-time best and one of the biggest hits of all time, the political satire television seriesWho Is America? (2018). In fact, in the last episode of the show, he confronted former actor O....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 902 words · Joel Baldwin

“If he didn’t die that night, it’s his legacy”: The Sopranos Writer Stirs Debate Yet Again on Show’s Divisive Finale as Fans Still Ponder About Tony Soprano’s Fate After 15 Years

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed HBO hit show,The Sopranoshas redefined the modern ethos of television culture since 1999 and seems to constantly repopulate the trope of mafia crime drama in film and series. However, the David Chase creation that has made history in its explosive debut and 6 seasons stay at the premiere network, still leaves one major question unanswered in its finality....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Cheryl Cline

“It nearly drove me insane”: Angelina Jolie Went Nuts After Her ‘Greatest Ever S*x’ With Denzel Washington in $151M Thriller That Was Panned by Critics

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Back in 1999,The Bone Collector, a crime thriller featuring Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington in the leading roles, saw its release. The movie’s narrative was based on the 1997 novel of the same name, penned by Jeffery Deaver. ThePhillip Noyce-directed endeavor amassed a total of $151.5 million at the box office. Unfortunately, it fell short in its attempt to impress the critics of that time....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Ashley Salazar

“It was basically a Donner/Superman film”: Matthew Vaughn Has a Backhanded Compliment for Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman That He Believes Made it a Huge Success

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Matthew Vaughn is renowned as one of the finest filmmakers in Hollywood. With spectacular big-screen projects like theKingsmantrilogy,X-Men: First Class, and even the upcoming Henry Cavill starrer super hyped spy filmArgylle, he has created a fairly reputed position for himself in the entertainment industry. And considering his fabulous works, his critique of other films is pretty reliable as well....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Anita Mcgee