Movies

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeSharon Stone has revealed why her Barbie film pitch failed in the 1990s, long before the 2023 box-office sensation came out.Stone, who starred in Casino and Basic Instinct, claimed she was “thrown out” of an undisclosed film studio after suggesting a story about a Barbie.Many different stars had tried and failed to make a Barbie film before director Greta Gerwig’s success, including…

Being punched in the face by a mixed martial arts world champion will ruin your work day. But, that’s exactly what happened to Oscar-nominated Jake Gyllenhaal when he and UFC superstar Conor McGregor brought the reimagined Road House to life. Now streaming on Amazon Prime, Gyllenhaal heads the cult classic reboot as Dalton, a rough and tough ex-UFC combatant hired as a bouncer at a Florida-based bar. Meanwhile, McGregor’s Knox has been hired on to send the pesky Dalton back where he came from. The movie builds toward a…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThere is, it’s fair to say, nothing more important to the movies than actors.The right performance can tip a film into the realm of greatness; a bad one can doom an otherwise promising project to mediocrity or ridicule.What would There Will Be Blood be without Daniel Day-Lewis at its centre? Would The Godfather still sparkle without Al Pacino and Marlon Brando? These are not questions…

Craig Conover has a not-so-charming prediction about his relationship with Paige DeSorbo. Indeed, when the star of Southern Charm discussed his lengthy distance romance with a New York native during an appearance on Summer House’s March 21, he delivered some very interesting remarks. “I’m in love with Paige,” Craig said to best friend Kyle Cooke. “If we work out, we work out. But it isn’t the end of the world if we don’t.” Kyle was surprised by the frank admission made…

Progress On The Sims Movie With Margot Robbie And Director Kate Herron(Photo Credit –Instagram) As reported by THR, The Sims, celebrated as one of the most cherished video game franchises, is being adapted into a feature film. Kate Herron, renowned for her direction in the inaugural season of Loki, is slated to helm the movie. Herron will team up with Briony Redman to craft the screenplay. Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap, will take charge of production, building on their success with Barbie. Roy Lee…

New Delhi, It's interesting to release "Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire', a film that doesn't follow a continuous timeline, at a time when Marvel Studios is sort of past its peak, says director Adam Wingard. HT Image Alluding to the recent poor performance of superhero films and series, crisscrossing timelines and character arcs, under Marvel Studios, the American filmmaker said a "vacuum" exists that could be filled with films in the monster genre, much like "Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire". Hindustan…

New Delhi, Acting is all about using one's skills to try new things, says Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal, who didn't mind sweating it out in the gym to play a former UFC boxer in his new film "Road House". HT Image In a career of over 20 years, the actor has created a rich tapestry of diverse performances with films such as "Brokeback Mountain", "Zodiac", "Source Code", "Prisoners", "Nightcrawler", "Nocturnal Animals", "Enemy", "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and "Ambulance". Hindustan Times - your fastest…

Makers of the upcoming American fantasy horror comedy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is a sequel to the 1988 picture Beetlejuice, unveiled the trailer of the movie. Warner Bros. has released the first teaser for filmmaker Tim Burton's much-anticipated directorial. (Also Read: All you need to know about Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega's Beetlejuice sequel) Beetlejuice Beetlejuice teaser: Michael Keaton returns as the green-haired ghost in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice What's in the teaser?Michael Keaton, who…

How long will it take to give more credit to the actor that is Jake Gyllenhaal? The actor always steps up when it is required and even more so, uplifts everything he touches. The same goes for his new movie Road House, which stars him as Elwood Dalton, a former UFC fighter who gets hired to clean up the mess at a drinking joint. (Also read: Motherboard review: Portrait of single parent's decades-long journey with her son is an absolute gem) Jake Gyllenhaal in a still from Road House, now streaming in Prime Video.…

Johnny Depp has finally responded to Lola Glaudini`s recent account of her experience with him on the set of "Blow" during a podcast episode. A spokesperson for Depp strongly refuted Glaudini`s claim that he was complicit in any wrongdoing during the filming directed by Wayne Roberts. The rep for Depp stated, "Johnny always prioritizes good working relationships with cast and crew and this recounting differs greatly from the recollection of other members on set at the time.” About the Johnny Depp controversy…