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Legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick spent a lifetime trying to make his final film, Eyes Wide Shut, a reality. He had been struggling to make it from the moment he began making feature films, some 75 years ago. When he finally did, 25 years ago in 1999, it killed him. The plot centres on a physician (Tom Cruise) whose wife (Nicole Kidman) reveals that she had contemplated having an affair a year earlier. He becomes obsessed with having his own sexual encounter. When he discovers an underground sex group, he attends one of their masked orgies. Having not made a film in 12 years since Full Metal Jacket in 1987, Eyes Wide Shut was hotly...... Read Full article on HadNews

Have you ever found yourself hitting the pause button during a movie just to confirm what you saw? Well, you're not alone! WatchMojo has compiled a list of the Top 30 Most PAUSED Movie Moments that had audiences rewinding and pausing just to catch a glimpse of the unexpected. From iconic scenes like discovering hidden Mickeys in Disney films to uncovering subtle Easter eggs in Marvel blockbusters, these moments are sure to make you hit that pause button. Scenes like the misplaced camera man in The Matrix or the mysterious extra in Teen Wolf will have you doing a double-take. And who could forget the infamous zipper trouble in There's Somethi...... Read Full article on HadNews

Gladiator 2 Movie Trailer HD - Plot synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. directed by Ridley Scottstarring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielse...... Read Full article on HadNews

At one of the heights of his career, following films like “Malcolm X,” “Philadelphia,” and “Devil in a Blue Dress,” Denzel Washington starred in a remake of the 1947 Christmas movie, “The Bishop’s Wife.” Directed by the late great Penny Marshall, the remake was called “The Preacher’s Wife” and centered on a struggling Baptist pastor, played by Courtney B. Vance, and an angel come down to help, but who ends up focusing more on the pastor’s wife. Marshall cast this role to another megawatt talent of the time, Whitney Houston. Discussing his career with Chaz Ebert at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, per People, Denzel Washington remem...... Read Full article on HadNews

Looks like a shake-up is happening in Culver City. After initially announcing release dates for “Kraven the Hunter” and “Karate Kid” during the 2024 Summer and Christmas seasons, Sony has decided to delay both films and swap their seasonal positions. The upcoming “Karate Kid” movie, which sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprising their roles from various iterations of the franchise, was originally slated to hit theaters on December 13, 2024. The film will now open six months later on May 30, 2025. A source close to the project told IndieWire that the move will allow the final season of the Macchio-led series “Cobra Kai” to conclude bef...... Read Full article on HadNews

Martin Scorsese is taking on biopics of both Jesus and a music god: Frank Sinatra. The Oscar-winning auteur is rumored to be once more developing a biopic based on the legendary crooner — a project Scorsese’s been associated with before — with longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to portray Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. Variety reported the news. DiCaprio recently starred in Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and also led other Scorsese-helmed biopics like “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “The Aviator.” Variety noted that Frank Sinatra’s daughter Tina Sinatra controls her father’s estate and hasn’t yet approved a film adaptat...... Read Full article on HadNews

A group of documentary filmmakers, producers, and archivists has written a series of guidelines on how they believe filmmakers should — and should not — use generative AI in their documentary movies. While the AI guidelines for many entertainment folks may go something like this: “never, ever, a billion times no,” the reality is that generative AI has already crept into documentary filmmaking and is likely here to stay. An organization called the Archival Producers Alliance has outlined its best practices for filmmakers when it comes to handling consent, being transparent, and preserving history and truth. “We recognize that AI is h...... Read Full article on HadNews

Get ready for the ultimate showdown as the classic B-movie “Road House” from the Swayze Eighties goes head to head with its 2024 remake in a battle of epic proportions. WatchMojo brings you all the action in this installment of “Versus,” where we compare The Town, The Threats, The Payoff, and more between these two versions of the cult favorite film. Will Patrick Swayze’s iconic performance in the original “Road House” triumph over the new interpretation by Jake Gyllenhaal in the MMA Millennium? Or will the intense action and fighting sequences in the 2024 remake featuring Conor McGregor steal the show? Join us as we delve into the world of ...... Read Full article on HadNews

“Fifty Shades of Grey” director Sam Taylor-Johnson needed way more than just 50 days to regroup after the infamously “tough” production. “Back to Black” helmer Taylor-Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter that directing the 2015 romance drama required her to take four years off of work. Taylor-Johnson admitted that she and novelist E.L. James had “diametrically opposed visions” on what the adaptation should be like. The feature was a critical failure but a box-office success, propelling lead stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan further into fame and spurring a trilogy. “This was her book and she had a very particular vision of how she ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Shaken, stirred, or even streamed, spy movies make up many of the most exciting, edge-of-your-seat stories the movies have to offer. From the harrowing heights of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise to the suave savvy of six James Bonds, espionage has become the thematic ground on which some of cinema’s most epic dramas, thrillers, and comedies (hello, “Austin Powers”) are built. Even films primarily centered on other subject matter make frequent use of spy drama beats (see Star Wars and Marvel, for starters), proving it’s a bedrock source for onscreen entertainment. The espionage genre is as old as filmmaking itself with silent spy movie...... Read Full article on HadNews

On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.  First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.  Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation. The Pitch: Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice, I’ll Spend a Decade Plotting to Kill You and Everyone You Love Few holidays had their reputations altered more severely by the advent of the internet than April Fool’s Day. What was once a niche hol...... Read Full article on HadNews

Villains are often the most compelling characters in a movie, and what really sets them apart is their ability to deliver a chilling monologue. In this video, WatchMojo counts down the top 20 greatest movie villain monologues that have left audiences in awe. From the charismatic yet vicious Calvin Candie in "Django Unchained" to the corrupt and sinister Alonzo Harris in "Training Day", these monologues are not only effective and entertaining, but also memorable. Spoilers ahead, so proceed with caution! Whether it's the powerful speeches from "Watchmen" or the haunting words from other iconic films, these villains have cemented their place in...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ten years since “Under the Skin,” auteur Jonathan Glazer has reunited with muse Scarlett Johansson. The collaborative duo first worked together on the 2014 sci-fi noir. Newly-minted Oscar winner Glazer, who recently helmed Best International Feature “The Zone of Interest,” directs Johansson in a Prada advertisement to promote the brand’s Galleria bag collection. Johansson is captured struggling to recite lines from Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra” and “Macbeth” during a screen test. As tensions rise, Johansson’s frustrations give way to a memorable performance captured by the cameras on set, including her crying in exalted relief...... Read Full article on HadNews

No one confused early Sora demonstrations with art, but what startled filmmakers is these semi-professional and quasi-lifelike images introduced a doomsday scenario: Studios will use this rapidly evolving tech to replace them. It’s a pervasive fear — with the notable exception of those filmmakers who are early adopters of generative artificial intelligence tools. Over the last three weeks, I spoke to dozens of film and television creatives who use AI-based software programs like Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, and Stable Diffusion. They’re excited by the tools and their applications — but they also see their massive and inherent li...... Read Full article on HadNews

Gwyneth Paltrow‘s Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” wasn’t a snooze at the box office, but a certain politician couldn’t help but nod off during its screening. According to Paltrow, President Bill Clinton was sound asleep at the premiere — emphasis on the sound part. “He was snoring right in front of me,” Paltrow said during an appearance on First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series. “I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.’ But it was, so fuck you Bill Clinton.” This was 1996, when Clinton was still the president of the United States. (Our 42nd POTUS held the post from 1993-2001.) Romantic comedy “Emma,” based on A...... Read Full article on HadNews

The Princess Bride is a beloved cinematic masterpiece that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. But what many fans may not realize is the journey behind the making of this iconic film. From the inception of the story by William Goldman to the meticulous casting process that brought the characters to life, every aspect of The Princess Bride was a labor of love. The film's cast, including the likes of Carrie Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, and the unforgettable Andre the Giant, brought their unique talents and personalities to their roles, breathing life into the enchanting tale. The chemistry among the actors ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Turns out the real demon in indie horror film “Late Night With the Devil” is its use of AI. The IFC Films/Shudder release utilized artificial intelligence for a trio of still images — title cards, specifically — intended to enhance the ’70s aesthetic, according to the film’s directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes. That has not gone over well within the creative community on X (formerly known as Twitter). “In conjunction with our amazing graphics and production design team, all of whom worked tirelessly to give this film the ’70s aesthetic we had always imagined, we experimented with AI for three still images which we edited further and ul...... Read Full article on HadNews

“Industry” breakout star Marisa Abela almost turned down playing iconic singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse for biopic “Back to Black.” Abela revealed in a Harper’s Bazaar UK cover story that she was worried she wouldn’t be “taken seriously” in character as Winehouse if she wasn’t “torturing” herself for the role and going “Method.” Grammy winner Winehouse openly struggled with addiction and died of alcohol poisoning at age 27. “My first instinct was to say ‘No, that’s too much, too huge,'” Abela said of taking on Winehouse’s legacy. “I thought, maybe I’m not going to be taken seriously if I’m not torturing myself in order to play this ...... Read Full article on HadNews

It’s funny to think that the birth of our country’s strip clubs traces back to a total drip like Barry Goldwater, but that conservative also-ran was in San Francisco to accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president when — on the night of June 19, 1964 — a lounge singer by the name of Carol Doda decided to show the city what she thought about his “traditional American values.”  Okay, technically it was PR maven Davey Rosenberg who had the idea for Doda to descend from the ceiling of the Condor Club in a monokini with her nipples on full display, and the fact that Goldwater was in town for the RNC was more of a coincidence than any...... Read Full article on HadNews

Are you a fan of movie theme songs? If so, WatchMojo has got you covered with their latest countdown of the Top 30 Greatest Movie Theme Songs. From classics like "Ghostbusters" to hits like "Top Gun" and "Back to the Future", these tunes are sure to bring back memories of your favorite films. Whether it's the emotional ballad of "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard or the epic rock anthem of "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky 3, these songs have become iconic in their own right. And who can forget the power of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic, which perfectly captures the romance and tragedy of the film. But perhaps the mo...... Read Full article on HadNews