Jackie Chan Turned Down This Lead Role That Would Have Been His Big Hollywood Comeback
The nomination list for The 95th Academy Awards is out, and it's official which movie was the crème de la crème of 2022! Everything Everywhere All At Once dominates the rotary with 11 nominations. The lead actress Michelle Yeoh has been receiving a stream of praise for her remarkable performance since the film's worldwide premiere on April 8 2022, and now more so after Everything Everywhere All At Once has been nominated for 11 categories for the Oscars.
M3GAN Isn't Terrible
It started about a week before M3GAN's January 6 premiere. It was the most infuriating thing imaginable. I was aware of the weird Chucky influencer thing Hollywood was passing off as a film, and I wanted nothing to do with her. That little bow, her strange dance--it was all an obvious marketing ploy to pull in a specific demographic. It couldn't be more obvious, and she wouldn't go away. It was like she was following me around online. First, it was Facebook. I couldn't scroll down without seeing her face, and then it was YouTube. That's when I nearly threw my laptop out into the street. Every time I clicked on a video--literally every time--I had to wait through a trailer. I lived through the early days of the Pokemon craze. I've seen shameless mass marketing, but the sheer amount of money they must've spent to harass me like this--it was unfathomable. It worked, of course. M3GAN briefly knocked Way of the Water out of its top spot and everyone under the age of 14 was just drooling to get their hands on one of those dolls. I took it as a sign that people are impressionable. If something has the right style and the right amount of ad revenue, people will buy into it. I mean, they had her essentially stalking people. That didn't mean there was any value in the film--quite the opposite. Why would they spend so much money marketing something if it was worth watching? They'd ripped off a bunch of ideas, came up with some generic story, and spruced up the look. I was convinced that I could recite every plot point before I saw it, and I was right. M3GAN isn't terrible, but she's not special or unique. Nearly everything in the film has been done before--just not with that outfit. Don't expect profundity or groundbreaking special effects. There's nothing philosophical or worth adding to the public discourse. It really is just a robotic doll that looks like an Instagram model. I was deadset on avoiding her. They had her stalking me for a week. They weren't getting a red cent out of me. I'd ride out the craze, stick to streaming my favorite shows, and ignore the fact that she ever existed. But she still kept showing up--SNL, commercials, YouTube videos. She didn't go viral; she was a virus that had infected the internet, and I hated her--those creepy eyes, that ridiculous bow. Did they really have to dress her like that? Are we training kids to act like plastic models that drink foam lattes? That wasn't the kind of culture I wanted to live in.
Andrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ Dominates 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards Nomination List
The Golden Raspberry Awards, or simply Razzies is notoriously known for being classless at best and mean-spirited at worst. It is an Oscar Award parody that honors the worst films of every year and has been mercilessly roasting productions since its debut in 1981. Well, this year's nomination list reveals some pretty interesting choices. For some, both critics and audiences vehemently agree, but others managed to make people hella ticked.
‘Girls Trip’ Sequel is Happening! Reunion in Ghana
I can’t believe it’s been more than five years since the college girlfriends Sasha Franklin, Ryan Pierce, Lisa Miller Cooper and Dina went on a spontaneous trip!After a long wait, fans of the comedy-drama film Girls Trip rejoice at a forthcoming sequel.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Dating History and New Romance with Model Victoria Lamas
Leonardo DiCaprio, the most known bachelor in Hollywood, never ceases to excite us with his films or his enigmatic love life. One of Hollywood's most diverse performers, Leonardo DiCaprio frequently makes news for his personal life. The Titanic star occasionally appears in romance rumors relating to young models and actors. Since becoming a household name for his iconic performances in Titanic and Romeo + Juliet, Leonardo DiCaprio has dated several well-known actors, singers, and models, including a long list of Victoria's Secret models.
“The Last of Us” Sets a Record Breaking Rating on its Second Episode on HBO
The second episode of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us attracted 5.7 million viewers across linear airings on HBO and streamed on HBO Max, up from 4.7 million views from the series debut, suggesting that viewers are clearly invested in Joel and Ellie's destinies.The increase in viewers from Episode 1 to Episode 2 represents the 'highest week 2 audience boost for an HBO Original drama series in the history of the network,' according to HBO.'The Last of Us' is currently reaching an even larger audience and setting a new record for the premium TV channel, following its achievement of HBO's second-most watched series premiere in more than a decade.
Details About the Third & Final Installment of Hulu’s ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’
Yikes! The third season of The RZA and Alex Tse's Wu-Tang: An American Saga is finally here after a year+ of waiting. In October 2018, it was revealed that Hulu had ordered the first ten-episode season of the series, which landed in September 2019. The streamer renewed the show for season two in January 2020, landing on September 2021, followed by a renewal for the third and final season in November 2021. Wu-Tang: An American Saga managed 8.3/10 stars on IMDb, a 95% average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 5/5-star rating on Common Sense Media.
‘Minx’ Finds Refuge at Starz Following HBO Max Cancellation
Fans of Ellen Rapoport's Minx can finally smile again after Starz, an American television network, picked up the comedy series following HBO Max's cancellation. Minx premiered on HBO Max in March 2022 for its first ten-episode season starring Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond. The show received its second season renewal in May 2022 by HBO Max. Fans, actors, and producers of Minx were so happy to get the renewal amidst the massive cancellation of shows by HBO Max due to the Warner Bros. merger.
Netflix Axes Animated Series ‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ After Two Seasons
Hamish Steele’s Dead End: Paranormal Park has met its sudden end at Netflix after airing two seasons on the streaming platform. Steele revealed that the series had been canceled and will not be getting a season three on Netflix. Dead End: Paranormal Park landed on Netflix in June 2022 as an adaptation of Hamish Steele’s graphic novel series, DeadEndia, and Cartoon Hangover’s Too Cool! Cartoons, a web short by the name Dead End. The series was renewed for a season two months later, landing in October 2022 with ten episodes.
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’: Comedy Drama Film Showcasing The Impact of Inter-Faith Marriages on Children
Multi-Award-winning actresses Kathy Bates and Rachel McAdams, joined by upcoming star Abby Ryder Fortson from Ant-Man and the Wasp are about to take to the big screen this Spring in the comedy-drama film Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. The movie is inspired by the 1970 middle-grade novel of the same title written by Judy Blume. I don't know about you, but one thing that draws me to line up for a movie is the all-star cast, and this one seems like a catch, given its talented leads. Before anything else, let's find more about the film, including who else stars in it and its release date.
‘Daniel Spellbound’ Returns for Second Season on Netflix
From kids' projects to horror, comedy, fiction, and action, Netflix always has something for everyone. The great streaming platform is here with the second season of Daniel Spellbound, a computer-animated series that premiered on Netflix in October 2022. Daniel Spellbound was announced in February 2021 by Netflix. The first season landed with ten 22-minute episodes, which managed impressive scores of 6.9/10 stars on IMDb, an 89% average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, 2/5 stars on Common Sense Media, and 4/5 stars on JustWatch.
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Comes to an End with Season 14 on CBS
After thirteen years of action drama, military matters, and police procedurals, one of the longest-airing scripted series, NCIS: Los Angeles, is finally coming to an end with season fourteen on CBS. The show landed on the broadcasting network in September 2009 for its first 24-episode season.
Hulu’s ‘The 1619 Project’ Season One: Everything We Know About the Docu-Series
Buckle up! We are heading to Hulu for the first season of The 1619 Project. Nikole Hannah-Jones created the documentary series as an extension of her 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same title. Nikole’s original book, The 1619 Project, received massive criticism from several philosophists and historians in America and beyond questioning its accuracy. The author was approached by some studios and producers regarding transforming her essays into a TV project, after which she signed an agreement with Lionsgate and other production partners.
Details You May Have Missed in HBO's The White Lotus’ Second Season
In this article, we delve into the intricacies of the second season of the HBO series filmed on the picturesque island of Sicily. With an abundance of rich details added to the scenes, we compare and contrast with the previous season to provide an in-depth analysis of the series!Spoiler alert!