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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeNetflix’s latest No 1 film, the culture-clash comedy You People, has been torn apart by critics. In a two-star review for The Independent, Clarisse Loughrey described the film as “culture-clash romcom wholeheartedly convinced it’s a satire”, and argued that it “wastes” the talents of Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.However, the movie, which also stars Jonah Hill, Lauren London,…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeEddie Murphy has spoken out on his enthusiasm for fifth Shrek film and a Donkey spin-off adventure, claiming that his character is funnier than Puss in Boots.The actor and comedian voiced the loveable animated creature in all four of the Shrek films and is considered one of the franchise’s best characters.While promoting You People, his new Netflix movie, Murphy shared his thoughts on…

Eddie Murphy and Rick James’ 1985 song “Party All the Time” wasn’t only a hit, reaching the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, but also has an interesting origin story.Murphy shared the song’s backstory in a new episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Murphy had gone up one weekend to record “Party All the Time,” but ended up getting snowed in with James. “We were snowed in for two weeks. We were supposed to go up for the weekend. I went up there to record ‘Party All the Time,’” Murphy explained at around the 7:10 minute mark.“So…

It has been over a decade since fans followed Shrek, Fiona, and the gang, as Shrek Forever After was the last release in the film series. Talks of a possible fifth film have been floating around for years, with it being stuck in developmental hell. However, the blockbuster success of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has renewed diehard fans’ want for another film from their favorite green ogre. There may be a bright spot for them, as Eddie Murphy weighted in if he’d play Donkey again while throwing shade at the Puss in Boots…

Fans’ anticipation for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley has grown as Eddie Murphy keeps spilling updates on the much-delayed sequel. But before the third Beverly Hills Cop sequel went into production, the franchise was stagnant for decades after the disappointment of Beverly Hills Cop 3. After years of a rumored fourth film, Murphy finally hopped on board to play the witty Detroit detective. Now the Academy Award nominee revealed why he was convinced to do Beverly Hills Cop 4.Eddie Murphy and the cast just completed…

Everyone’s favorite wise-cracking cop, Axel Foley, is finally returning to the big screen later this year. Eddie Murphy is set to reprise his role as the iconic crimefighter, and fans around the world couldn’t be happier for Beverly Hills Cop 4. After almost 40 years since the first film’s release, the fourth installment in this one-of-a-kind franchise is sure to blow our minds. In an interview with Collider, Murphy sat down to discuss why it took so long to bring his new movie to life. “Jerry Bruckheimer, the original…

Hollywood Actor-comedian Eddie Murphy has been lionised with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe award which are currently underway at the Beverly Hills in California. As he walked to the stage, the theme music from his 1984 film `Beverly Hills Cop` was played in the background. During his acceptance speech, Eddie said, quoted by `Variety`, "I`m going to wrap it up and say something to all the new, up-and-coming dreamers and artists that are in the room tonight." Also Read: Golden Globes Awards January…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeEddie Murphy had some simple advice for young creatives making their way in the film industry.The comedic actor accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes on Tuesday (10 January).“I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity... Just do these three things,” Murphy told the audience.“One, pay…

Ever since Christopher Nolan announced the premise of his next film Oppenheimer, the anticipation surrounding it has been immense. Now, the official trailer of the film has been released by Universal Pictures. (Also read: Christopher Nolan says nuclear explosion in Oppenheimer was done without CGI)“We imagine a future, and our imaginings horrify us,” says Cillian Murphy's J Robert Oppenheimer, the nuclear physicist who is credited for inventing the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer was one of the primary forces for the Manhattan…

Eddie Murphy To Be Feted With Cecil B. DeMille Award At Golden Globes(Photo Credit –Facebook) ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ star Eddie Murphy will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the upcoming 80th annual Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced. The 61-year-old actor previously earned six Golden Globe nominations, including new star of the year back in 1983 for the film ’48 Hrs’, reports People magazine. His other acting nominations came for the movies ‘Trading Places’, ‘The Nutty…