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Connecticut is one of the smallest, and more anonymous, of the 50 American states. With New York to the west of us and Boston to the east, the Nutmeg State has an unavoidable vibe of being stuck between two actually interesting places. I'm a lifelong Connecticuter, but I can't say we share the same fervor of statewide pride as, say, Texas does.

If we have a statewide reputation, it's for being a (new) haven of rich, sleepy suburbs — so no surprise that many of your favorite actors have settled in Connecticut. We gave Hollywood Katharine Hepburn, Robert Mitchum, Meg Ryan, Paul Giamatti, Seth MacFarlane, and many more. Plus, the stereotypes of the state make it a favorite for dramas and/or comedies (often both in one film) tackling suburban ennui. There's no real town named Stars Hollow, but "Gilmore Girls" gets the Nutmeg mood right.

“You aren’t really anybody in America if you’re not on TV.”

Don’t we all want to be famous? Whether we dream of becoming a leading expert in our particular field or the latest contestant on reality TV, deep down, don’t we all want to be known and respected by the entire world? But however fleeting or deep-seated this desire, the quest for fame always comes at a price. When we become consumed by the opinions of others, it’s difficult to hold onto our own humanity. Gus Van Sant explores this destructive path in his 1995 film To Die For. Based on the true story of an aspiring TV personality turned murderess, Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) becomes a cautionary tale for ambitious women obsessed with fame at any cost.

By outward appearances, Suzanne has it all. This blonde bombshell has a dreamy new husband named Larry (Matt Dillon), a modern condo,...

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This February, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the return of beloved shows like Invincible and Reacher to the much-anticipated teen romantic drama film My Fault: London. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in February 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

A Fish Called Wanda (February 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Credit – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A Fish Called Wanda is a heist comedy film directed by Charles Crichton from a screenplay by John Cleese. The 1988 film revolves around a group of thieves and con artists who team up to pull off the perfect heist, but things go horribly wrong because they all try to double-cross each other.

Memo to the potential winners: Be more like Halle Berry and less like James Cameron.

The calendar tells us that a new year is dawning, and we know what that means: The two-month-long awards show avalanche is upon us, beginning with Sunday’s Golden Globes. And with awards come acceptance speeches. They go together like salt and pepper, ketchup and burgers, Beavis and Butt-head. Those speeches come in all shapes and sizes depending on the winner doing the accepting. They can be long, they can be short, they can be full of gratitude and meaning. They can be powerful or they can be interminable, or something in-between.

There is an undeniable finesse essential to delivering an effective and impactful acceptance speech. Yet, there is no specific playbook to learn the do’s and don’ts. That leads to speeches being wildly unpredictable. It can be 16-year-old Patty Duke uttering a...

In 1999 “The Sixth Sense,” a spooky-ooky movie involving ghosts and a freaky little kid who sees them, opened theatrically and quickly became a cultural sensation and a box office juggernaut. It would end up earning $672 million at the global box office and garnering six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Its signature line of dialogue (“I see dead people”) would enter the lexicon, endlessly quoted, parodied and spoofed.

But there was another, very similar, equally wonderful movie that opened in 1999 that didn’t get nearly the attention that it deserved – or, indeed, the attention that was bestowed upon “The Sixth Sense.”

That movie was writer/director David Koepp’s “Stir of Echoes,” which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and as such has a brand-new 4K Uhd Blu-ray disc out (available exclusively through Amazon). And, incredibly, one of the new special features details how Koepp was...

Across his near-40-year career, David Koepp has delivered several iconic adaptations of genre properties, the most notable being that of the Jurassic Park franchise, co-writing the original with author Michael Crichton, writing the sequel and returning for the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth. But situated among his more popular works in the '90s and early 2000s is what's still one of his most thrilling and underrated efforts with Stir of Echoes, which also marked his second time in the director's chair.

Stir of Echoes follows Tom Witzky, portrayed by Kevin Bacon, who begins experiencing unsettling visions after being hypnotized by his sister-in-law. As these spectral occurrences intensify, Tom finds himself drawn into unraveling the mystery surrounding a girl's ghost.

Release Date  September 10, 1999Rating  RRuntime  99 minutesGenres  Mystery, Thriller, HorrorCast  Rosario Varela, James Andelin, Chalon Williams, Conor O'Farrell, Zachary David Cope, Stephen Eugene Walker, Lisa Lewis, Larry Neumann Jr., Mary Kay Cook,...

Kevin Costner started his acting career in 1981 and is still an industry icon and bankable movie and TV series star to this day. The 1990s continued his breakout run from the late 80s, showcasing his ability to portray a wide variety of characters in different genres. The decade saw him evolve from minor roles in smaller productions to the leading star in big-budget films, producing some of the best films of Kevin Costner's career and a testament to his talent and appreciation for his craft.

Costner's ability to encompass his characters fully has led to many iconic roles, including Lt. John Dunbar in the Academy Award-winning Dances with Wolves to the legendary lawman in Wyatt Earp. His work in front of and behind the camera really elevated his skill, both in some of Costner's best action movies and also in more underrated drama pieces that have formed the basis for his incredible career.

Descend into madness with Stir of Echoes on SteelBook 4k Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital exclusively from Amazon on December 10.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the 1999 supernatural horror-thriller is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision Hdr and Dolby Atmos audio.

Jurassic Park and Mission: Impossible screenwriter David Koepp writes and directs the 1999 movie, based on Richard Matheson’s 1958 novel of the same name.

Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, and Kevin Dunn star.

Extras — including two new featurettes — are as follows:

Audio Commentary by Writer-Director David Koepp Visions of the Past: Re-visiting Stir of Echoes (new) Establishing Shot with Fred Murphy (new) Flipping the Switch: Directing Stir of Echoes Maggie’s Memories: Inside Stir of Echoes Opening the Door: Designing Stir of Echoes Making of Stir of Echoes Sight of Spirits: Channeling the Paranormal Behind the Echoes The Mind’s Eye: Beneath the Trance Special Effects Production Design Interviews with Cast and...

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The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series revolves around the crew of a little-known franchise movie set in an otherwise extremely popular superhero cinematic universe. The Franchise’s comedy comes from all the chaos generated by the always-on-fire set, idiotic stars, arrogant director, and panic-ridden crew. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. So, if you loved the satirical comedy, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and the general chaos in The Franchise here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Episodes (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Showtime

Episodes is a satirical comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British married couple who created an award-winning British...

Scarlett Johansson has showcased her incredible comedic talents in a variety of films, from quirky black comedies to light-hearted romantic romps. Johansson's ability to blend humor with emotional depth shines through in roles that range from sarcastic social outcasts to heroic mothers. With a diverse filmography that includes animated musicals and satirical WWII comedies, Johansson proves she can excel in any genre.

Over 30 years in show business, Scarlett Johansson has built a reputation as one of the most sought-after actresses working today, although her incredible talent as a comedic performer is sometimes underrated. With so many fantastic roles in dramas, thrillers, and superhero movies, its easy to forget just how much Johansson has excelled in out-and-out comedies and subtly hilarious genre films. Through her ability to lose herself in her roles, Johansson has showcased that she can be truly hilarious in almost any cinematic environment.

The best Johansson movies highlighted...

Entertainment Squad, the boutique distribution company founded by Shaked Berenson, has acquired the relationship comedy In Fidelity, starring Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live, Fallout) and Cara Buono (Stranger Things, Mad Men), as well as Dennis Haysbert and Illeana Douglas.

The company is planning a release early next year.

In Fidelity sees Parnell and Buono play a happily married New York City couple who, upon receiving life-changing news, decide to live a life of no regrets by experimenting with a “hall pass” for an open relationship. “After a tricky love triangle forms with their musician neighbor,” portrayed by Haysbert, it also soon draws in the couple’s flirtatious friend (Douglas). Plus, there are “unexpected consequences for their rebellious Gen Z daughter (Willow Shields).”

The film is written and directed by Rob Margolies, who directed the boxing drama Bobcat Moretti, starring Vivica A. Fox.

“Our goal was to explore and challenge universal...

Quentin Tarantino‘s 1994 sophomore feature Pulp Fiction wasn’t just a major break out hit. It changed the face of cinema in the 1990s, both by helping bring attention to indie and foreign films, and by inspiring a host imitators. When audiences lined up to watch Tarantino’s bloody, whip-smart movie, studios rushed to fill theaters and video stores with more stories about loquacious hitmen, monologuing bank robbers, and foul-mouthed gun molls.

In most cases, these knockoffs provided cheap thrills, heavy on the violence and pop-cultural references but low on Tarantino’s sense of composition and ear for unique dialogue. In the best cases, Pulp Fiction‘s success made way for other great movies to get made, oddball films ignored by the studios until Tarantino convinced them that they could make money.

Here are the fifteen best Pulp Fiction influenced movies of the 1990s, those that stand on their own...

Jonathan Axelrod, a studio and network executive and television producer and writer, died June 13 in Los Angeles. His ex-wife, television director Katy Garretson, reported his death. He was 74.

Born in New York City, Axelrod moved to Beverly Hills when he was nine, and his father George Axelrod was nominated for an Oscar for penning the screenplay for 1961’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

He partnered with director John Frankenheimer, who he met as a teenager on the set of his father’s film “The Manchurian Candidate,” to produce TV movies like “Against the Wall.” In the later years of his career, Axelrod produced over two dozen movies for the Hallmark Channel.

His other producing credits include the series “Can’t Hurry Love,” “Brothers Keeper” and “Garage Sale Mysteries.”

Axelrod founded and served as president of talent agency Camden Artists, and later was president of New World Pictures and Columbia Pictures Television. He also...

Jonathan Axelrod, prolific studio and network executive, television producer and writer, and son-in-law of the late George Axelrod, died in his sleep on June 13 in Los Angeles. His death was confirmed to Deadline by his ex-wife, television director/producer Katy Garretson. He was 74.

Axelrod had a long and varied career in film and television. Early on, he founded and was President of the talent agency Camden Artists. He was President of New World Pictures and Columbia Pictures Television.

He was the producing half of Axelrod/Widdoes Entertainment, with actor-director Jamie Widdoes, as well as Axelrod/Edwards with writer-executive Kelly Edwards. He was both SVP of Prime-Time Development and Vice-President of Drama at ABC. He partnered with director John Frankenheimer to produce TV movies like Against the Wall… after meeting Frankenheimer as a...

X and Instagram turned into celebratory water coolers for the likes of Lynda Carter, Rob Reiner, Mark Hamill, Michael Rapaport, Henry Winkler and more Thursday after a New York City found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records.

“God Bless New York City,” posted Ellen Barkin — who, like so many other celebrities, were eager to weigh in on the verdict that came in shortly after 5 p.m. Et. Trump sat motionless between his attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, as the jury was polled.

All affirmed their guilty verdicts.

“The Republican candidate for president is a convicted felon,” wrote Stephen King.

Related: Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg Says Donald Trump Conviction Was Reached “Without Fear Or Favor”

Here’s a sampling of other reactions from X Thursday. Keep refreshing for more….

34 is now my favorite number.

— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) May 30, 2024

How I Met Your Accountability...

The late, great Ray Liotta had a lot of memorable credits to his name throughout his career, but it's probably safe to say his best role was as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas." In fact, we said just that when we ranked the actor's career right here. Acting against heavy hitters like Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, Liotta had to essentially carry the entire movie — he's in practically every single scene and serves as the narrator and guide into the world of the mafia that Scorsese was presenting (adapted from the nonfiction book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi). Henry is a gangster; a criminal; a violent man. In a lesser actor's hands, this character might be detestable. But Liotta is able to make us have sympathy for Henry; we're caught up in his story, and when the third act of the film brings the character to the lowest moments of his life,...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

The Animal Kingdom (Thomas Cailley)

In The Animal Kingdom, an Un Certain Regard-selected science-fiction romp from France, human-animal mutations are the new norm. Director Thomas Cailley begins things in media res with a familiar disaster-movie scene: François (Romain Duris) and Émile (Paul Kircher)––father and son, respectively––are stuck in traffic, making chit-chat, when something slowly begins capturing the attention of other drivers. An ambulance across the way begins to rumble. Then a man with a large winged arm bursts out, causing some damage before scurrying down a tunnel. Only mildly ruffled, François exchanges a jaded aphorism with another driver over: “Strange times.” – Rory O. (full review)

Where to Stream: VOD

Dream Scenario (Kristoffer Borgli)

The ever-evolving nature of fame and infamy gets examined in Dream Scenario,...

One of the great restorations of the last year––in the sense that not only is it of pristine quality, but that it invites an underseen gem back into the conversation––is that of Nancy Savoca’s 1993 drama Household Saints, which was executive-produced by Jonathan Demme. Led by Tracey Ullman, Vincent D’Onofrio, Lili Taylor, Judith Malina, Illeana Douglas, and Michael Imperioli, the ambitious, carefully observed drama follows the courtship of an Italian-American family before expanding into a tale of religious conviction. Scripted by Savoca and Richard Guay based on Francine Prose’s novel, the new 4K restoration premiered at New York Film Festival and now Kino Lorber and Milestone Films will open it theatrically on January 12 at the IFC Center. Ahead of the release, we’re pleased to exclusively premiere the new trailer.

Here’s the synopsis: “Based on Francine Prose’s fifth novel, Nancy Savoca’s comic chronicle of...

Cape Fear Summary: A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him. Release Date: 1991-11-15 Budget: $35 million Cast: Juliette Lewis, Illeana Douglas, Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange Director: Martin Scorsese Genres: Thriller, Crime Rating: R Runtime: 128 minutes Writers: Wesley Strick Studio(s): Universal Pictures Distributor(s): Universal Pictures Cape Fear is being adapted into a television series after having been a movie twice, most recently Martin Scorsese's 1991 adaptation. The series, created by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, focuses on two attorneys and an infamous killer from their past. With the involvement of high-profile filmmakers, a heated bidding war is anticipated for the series, which has the potential for success based on Antosca's previous projects.

Cape Fear is becoming a television series, marking its second remake. Martin Scorsese's 1991 Cape Fear...

The Hollywood Reporter thanks the following 322 members of the global film community — listed alphabetically — for taking the time to cast a ballot to help us determine the 100 greatest film books of all time.

Seth Abramovitch

The Hollywood Reporter journalist/It Happened in Hollywood podcast host

Jo Addy

Soho House group film and entertainment director

Casey Affleck

Oscar-winning actor

Rutanya Alda

Author/actress

Stephanie Allain

Filmmaker

Victoria Alonso

Filmmaker/executive

Tony Angellotti

Publicist

Bonnie Arnold

Filmmaker/executive

Miguel Arteta

Filmmaker

Chris Auer

Filmmaker/film professor

John Badham

Filmmaker/film professor

Amy Baer

Executive

Matt Baer

Filmmaker

Lindsey Bahr

Journalist

Ramin Bahrani

Oscar-nominated filmmaker

Cameron Bailey

Toronto International Film Festival CEO/former film critic

John Bailey

Cinematographer/former Academy president

Bela Bajaria

Executive

Sean Baker

Filmmaker

Alec Baldwin

Oscar-nominated actor/author

Tino Balio

Author/film professor

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Michael Barker

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Mike Barnes

The Hollywood Reporter journalist

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Author/film...

Chicago – As the leaves begin to crunch beneath our feet, the Fall 2023 Chicago Humanities Festival – ongoing since September – will kick into gear in October with an amazing line-up of celebrity and talkback events. For a complete list and guide to the Festival, click Chicago Humanities.

Photographer Joe Arce has captured Exclusive Portraits beforehand with some of the celebrity attendees. They are pictured below with a link to their event (Click the headline name) and a short description. The 2023 Fall Chicago Humanities Festival takes place through November 17th.

Keegan-michael Key, October 5th

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An Evening With Keegan-michael Key and Elle Key is connected to their critically acclaimed podcast of the same name. Plus they are sharing their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor.” The book will take readers on a...

Following Main Slate and Spotlight, the 61st New York Film Festival has unveiled its Revivals lineup, featuring new restorations of classic and overlooked films. Highlights include Manoel de Oliveira’s Abraham’s Valley, Jean Renoir‘s The Woman on the Beach, Bahram Beyzaie’s The Stranger and the Fog, Abel Gance’s La Roue, Paul Vecchiali’s The Strangler, Lee Grant’s Tell Me a Riddle, Nancy Savoca’s Household Saints, Horace Ové’s Pressure, and more.

“This year’s edition of Revivals is a thrilling showcase of cinema history, packed with groundbreaking discoveries and long unseen classics alike, all in outstanding restorations,” said Florence Almozini, Senior Director of Programming at Film at Lincoln Center and NYFF Revivals Programmer. “We never cease to be amazed at the lasting influence of these cinematic gems on our collective sense of cinema, with the way they have tackled cultural, societal, or political issues with such modernity and artistry.

Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio have been Martin Scorsese’s go-to leading men, but which actor has starred in more of the director's movies? De Niro first collaborated with Scorsese on the filmmaker's third feature, Mean Streets, and has been playing tough-as-nails gangsters for him ever since, including roles in such acclaimed movies as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Irishman. After starring alongside DiCaprio in the coming-of-age drama This Boy’s Life, De Niro recommended the young actor to Scorsese (via /Film), who cast him in Gangs of New York and kicked off a decades-long working relationship.

Scorsese’s adaptation of Killers of the Flower Moon marks the first time he has cast both De Niro and DiCaprio in the same movie. Killers of the Flower Moon is an epic Western about the Osage Indian murders of the 1920s. DiCaprio plays Ernest Burkhart, the prosecution’s star witness, while De Niro plays William Hale,...

Sometimes, a particular subgenre simply isn’t your thing. I can count the number of haunted house movies I like with no fear of running out of fingers: Robert Wise’s original The Haunting; The Innocents; Crimson Peak; Hausu; Beetlejuice if you count comedies. Lake Mungo is a borderline case, not truly a haunted house movie for me, but a great film. I might also say The Others, but I last saw it about 20 years ago, so who knows? There’s one more I enjoy a lot, and we’ll come to that, but to cut a long story short, The Changeling had a bit of a mountain to climb with me. I’ll say this upfront: if you’re generally into ghost/haunting movies, you can add a star to my grade here.

Composer John Russell (George C. Scott) loses his wife and daughter when a truck ploughs into their broken down car.

Stephen Lang (Avatar), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Robin Weigert (Deadwood) and Luke Blumm (Where The Crawdads Sing) have teamed for writer/director Finn Taylor’s feature Avenue of the Giants, which recently wrapped filming. A first-look photo has also been unveiled.

Avenue of the Giants tells the true story of Herbert Heller (Blumm), who kept his experience as a teenage boy surviving for years in Auschwitz hidden from his family. That is until he meets Abbey (Fisher), a young teenager whose own brush with pain and death inspires him to open up as well, leading the two of them to exchange their stories as a meaningful and healing friendship is born.

The film was produced by Jeanine Thomas and George Rush. Debi Memmolo, Greg Taxin, and Noah Lang executive produced. David Minkowski and Matthew Stillman for Stillking Films (The Gray Man) co-produced alongside Jennifer Goshay, Michael Manasseri, Jeffrey Brown, and Mirka Taylor.

The upcoming dramedy “In Fidelity” takes viewers through a surprising, difficult-to-answer question: Can you get a hall pass from your spouse if you’re dying?

Starring “Saturday Night Live” alum Chris Parnell and Cara Buono, “In Fidelity” tells the story of Lyle and Holly, a happily married New York couple whose world is rocked when Holly becomes terminally ill — and asks to sleep with their well-known rock star neighbor (Dennis Haysbert) before she dies young.

It’s not an easy ask, even after Lyle says yes, and you can see for yourself in the humorously bittersweet trailer, right now at the top of the page.

Alongside Parnell, Buono and Hasbert, the film also features Willow Shields (‘’The Hunger Games’’) as their risk-taking Gen-z daughter, and Illeana Douglas (“Grace of My Heart”) as Lyle and Holly’s eccentric confidante Ethel.

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Trigger warning: murder and sexual assault.

Cape Fear is considered Martin Scorsese’s horror movie, and adding to its horror vibe is the real crime that inspired one of the characters' portrayal. Martin Scorsese is no stranger to adapting stories to the big screen with his trademark narrative and visual style, and one of his most praised (but also disturbing) works is Cape Fear, a remake of the 1962 movie of the same name by J. Lee Thompson, based on the 1957 novel The Executioners, by John D. MacDonald. Cape Fear reunited Scorsese with frequent collaborator Robert De Niro after Goodfellas, and gave him one of his scariest and most unsettling roles.

Cape Fear is the story of Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) a lawyer and former public defender who is stalked by Max Cady (De Niro), a violent rapist seeking revenge against him for using purposefully faulty defense tactics during his trial,...

With Hallmark's Christmas programming over, it's time to look ahead at what's on tap for the network's "Loveuary" event.

That's right, folks.

February will be all about romance on Hallmark, thanks to six movie premieres that are sure to get fans talking. Get the details below.

Sweeter Than Chocolate

Saturday, February 4 (8 p.m. Et/Pt)

Starring: Eloise Mumford, Dan Jeannotte, Brenda Strong

A local bakery is rumored to have the secret recipe to finding true love on February 14th, drawing in a TV reporter to investigate.

A Paris Proposal

Saturday, February 11 (8 p.m. Et/Pt)

Starring: Alexa PenaVega, Nicholas Bishop

Anna (PenaVega) is an account manager for a New York City advertising agency who has the opportunity to land the biggest client of her career - Durand Diamonds.

Much to her chagrin, her boss dispatches her and her colleague Sebastian (Bishop) to the City of Lights to make the pitch and seal the deal.

Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Richard Matheson, David Koepp's 1999 film "Stir of Echoes" is one of the richer, more notably creepy ghost stories of its time. Set in a relatively cloistered, working-class suburb of Chicago, "Stir of Echoes" is about how years-old crimes can leave a mark on the entire community. 

Kevin Bacon played a telephone lineman named Tom who, by the accounts of his wife (Kathryn Erbe) and wife' sister (Illeana Douglas), is pretty narrow-minded guy. At a neighborhood gathering, his wife's sister, as a party trick, decides to hypnotize Tom and subtly suggest that he should be "more open-minded." This suggestion seems to go awry, as when Tom awakens, he begins having ghostly visions of a teenage girl he doesn't recognize. Over the next few weeks, Tom receives further unusual impulses, most notably to dig, forcing him to tear up his own floorboards looking for ... something.

Director Luca Guadagnino discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Bones And All (2022)

A Bigger Splash (2015)

Suspiria (2018)

Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Apocalypse Now (1979) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)

Amarcord (1973) – Bernard Rose’s trailer commentary

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Jason And The Argonauts (1963) – Ernest Dickerson’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review

After Hours (1985) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary

Nashville (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Dan Perri’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review

Journey To Italy (1954)

Empire Of The Sun (1987)

The Flower Of My Secret (1995)

The Last Emperor (1987) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

1900 (1976)

Last Tango In Paris (1972) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

Psycho (1960) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Suspiria (1977) – Edgar Wright’s U.S. and international trailer commentaries,...

Since 1999, the reputation of "Stir of Echoes" — based on the book by science-fiction writer Richard Matheson — has continued to improve with age. It remains a standout in the long line of gripping ghost stories that came before it, and it helped set the stage for more mainstream paranormal hits down the line like "The Conjuring," in a time when meta-slasher films had taken over in a post-"Scream" horror landscape. Kevin Bacon gives a tortured performance as a man forced to solve the mystery behind the death of a local girl after she begins haunting him. After his New Age sister-in-law (Illeana Douglas) hypnotizes him, Bacon's character Tom can't stop seeing horrific visions, including one memorable scene where he pulls out his own bloody tooth.

"Stir of Echoes" was released in the wake of the huge success of M. Night Shyamalan's "The Sixth Sense," and was completely overshadowed by it.

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Chris Parnell (SNL), Cara Buono (Stranger Things), Dennis Haysbert (24), Willow Shields (The Hunger Games) and Illeana Douglas (Stir of Echoes), have joined the cast of In Fidelity, currently filming in New York City.

The Manhattan-set story centers around a happily married husband (Parnell) conflicted after permitting his terminally ill wife (Buono) to sleep with their well-known rock star neighbor (Haysbert) before she dies young. Shields portrays their blue-haired Gen-z daughter, while Douglas adds belly laughs as their eccentric confidante.

The project hails from Different Duck Films founder Rob Margolies (Bobcat Moretti), who will direct from his original screenplay. Margolies produces with Joe Grano (Werewolf Game).

“The film puts an inspiring and hilarious lens on death, life’s most tragically unavoidable topic,” said Margolies. “It’s my most meaningful project to date.”

Added Parnell: “I was drawn to In Fidelity by the thoughtful and...

Showrunner Eric Kripke joins podcast hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to discuss a few of his favorite films.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

The Howling (1981) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings

Piranha (1978) – Jon Davison’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s Mogwai Madness

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

The Evil Dead (1983) – Fede Alvarez’s trailer commentary

Evil Dead II (1987) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary, Alex Kirschenbaum’s review

Meet The Feebles (1989) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary

Dead Alive a.k.a. Braindead (1992) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary

Bad Taste (1987) – Ti West’s trailer commentary

Infested (2002)

Super (2010)

Forrest Gump (1994)

The Hidden (1987) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

Uhf (1989)

Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid (1986)

The Dead Pit (1989)

Batgirl (2022) – Unreleased film

The Fantastic Four (1994) – Unreleased film...

Producer Mike Finnell (Joe Dante’s long time producing partner) joins Josh and Joe to discuss a few of his favorite movies.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Avalanche (1978)

Airport (1970)

Earthquake (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Matinee (1993) – Illeana Douglas’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Hollywood Boulevard (1976) – Jon Davison’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

Deceived (1991)

Newsies (1992)

Milk Money (1994)

Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979) – Eli Roth’s trailer commentary

The Howling (1981) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings

Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s 4K Blu-ray review, Tfh’s 30th anniversary celebration

Explorers (1985) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Innerspace (1987) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

The ’Burbs (1989) – Ti West’s trailer commentary, Tfh’s ’Burbs Mania

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Small Soldiers (1998)

A Matter of Life and Death (1946) – Glenn Erickson’s...

Josh Olson and Joe Dante answer fan questions and comments.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy (1955) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary

Monster A-Go-Go (1965)

Infested (2002)

Straw Dogs (1971) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Criterion Blu-ray review, Joe Dante’s review

Straw Dogs (2011)

Mississippi Burning (1988)

The Ghost And Mrs. Muir (1947) – Axelle Carolyn’s trailer commentary

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Bad Boy Bubby (1993) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

The Mummy (1932) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

The Mummy (1999)

The Howling (1981) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings

Slappy And The Stinkers (1998)

Casper (1995)

Invisible Man (2020)

The Invisible Man (1933) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

Robot Monster (1953) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary

The Stewardesses (1969)

The Hole (2012) – Joe Dante’s US, Italian, British trailer commentaries, Dennis Cozzalio’s review

Love (2015)

Cave Of Forgotten Dreams (2010)

McCabe And Mrs.

Angus MacLane, animation veteran and director of the new Pixar adventure Lightyear, discusses his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Taking Off (1971)

Reign of Terror (1949)

Kiss Me Deadly (1955) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s review

Lightyear (2022)

Toy Story (1995)

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s Beyond Furious series, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Innerspace (1987) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Mars Attacks! (1996)

The ’Burbs (1989) – Ti West’s trailer commentary, ’Burbs Mania at Tfh

Alive (1993)

Star Wars (1977)

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)

The Matrix (1999)

Alien (1979) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

Aliens (1986) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Tron (1982)

The Blues Brothers (1980) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary

Howard The Duck (1986) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review

Wall-e (2008)

Predator 2 (1990)

Alien vs. Predator...

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We've been addicted to Joe Dante's "Trailers from Hell" website for many years. If you haven't experienced its retro-related treasures, it's time you did. What is "Trailers from Hell"? Well, who better to ask than the esteemed director himself. Here's Joe's description:

"Around 2007 I was in a quandry as to what to do with my 35mm trailer collection. Opportunities to screen this kind of material were pretty rare, even in Hollywood. So I thought, why not put them up on the internet? But that seemed underwhelming by itself, so I decided to add some voiceover commentaries on my own. I think the first ones I tackled were The Terror, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman  and The Unearthly. At first the idea was to mainly cover sci-fi and horror titles, but when a few of my friends got wind of the idea...

Accomplished screenwriter and avid movie watcher, Daniel Waters breaks down his ‘Best of the Best of 2021’ list with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Drive My Car (2021)

A History of Violence (2005)

Larry Crowne (2011)

The Vanishing (1988)

Don’t Look Up (2021)

Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)

Gerry (2002)

Swept Away (1974)

Swept Away (2002)

The Tender Bar (2021)

Riders Of Justice (2021)

Another Round (2020)

The Worst Person In The World (2021)

Pig (2021)

Dune (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Dune (2021)

Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

Den of Thieves (2018)

Copshop (2021)

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) – Neil Marshall’s trailer commentary

Magnum Force (1973) – Alan Spencer’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Driver (1978)

Memoria (2021)

Berberian Sound Studio (2012)

The Power of the Dog (2021)

Old Henry (2021)

The Village (2004)

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Annette (2021)

Titane (2021)

Zola (2021)

The Killing of Two Lovers (2021)

Who You Think I Am (2021)

Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021)

Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy...

Welcome to Oscar Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Oscar race — via Slack, of course. This week, with Oscar voting underway, we discuss the categories we still haven’t figured out yet.

Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s a Friday, the weather is finally heating up, spring is just around the corner — and Oscar voting has finally started. If it feels like we’ve been talking about this movies for literal years, that’s actually true. “Coda” first premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, meaning we’re three months in year two of its acclaimed awards run. But by this time next week, we’ll have made our final predictions and all it’ll be all over but the shouting. As such, I don’t want to devote too much time this week to our picks — but...

Joachim Trier, writer/director of the multi-Oscar nominated film The Worst Person in the World, discusses his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

A History of Violence (2005)

Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s retrospective links

Innerspace (1987) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

The Worst Person In The World (2021)

Back To The Future (1985)

Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

Hour of the Wolf (1968)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review

Mirror (1975)

Stalker (1979) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Soylent Green (1973)

Dr. Strangelove (1964) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Last Year At Marienbad (1961)

The Hunt (1959)

Remonstrance (1972)

Don’t Look Now (1973) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Bad Timing (1980) – Bernard Rose’s trailer commentary

Walkabout (1971) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

Performance (1970) – Mark Goldblatt’s trailer commentary

Drive My Car (2021)

491 (1964)

The Seventh Seal (1957)

Persona (1966)

The Wild Strawberries...

Writer/director Adam McKay kicks off Season 5 by discussing a few of his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Don’t Look Up (2021)

Parasite (2019) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

The Big Short (2015)

Vice (2018)

Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s 4K Blu-ray review, Tfh’s 30th anniversary links

The Second Civil War (1997) – Glenn Erickson’s trailer commentary, Joe Dante revisits the movie

Network (1976) – Chris Wilkinson’s trailer commentary

Broadcast News (1987)

To Die For (1995) – Illeana Douglas’s trailer commentary

The Hospital (1971) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Ace In The Hole (1951) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

Dr. Strangelove (1964) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Over The Edge (1979) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Warriors (1979)

River’s Edge (1986)

Tex (1982)

Rumble Fish (1983) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Criterion Blu-ray...

The journalist and podcaster talks about some of her favorite cinematic grifters and losers with Josh and Joe.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Nightmare Alley (1947) – Stuart Gordon’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

The Third Man (1949) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings

All About Eve (1950)

The Hot Rock (1972) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

Die Hard (1988)

Sunset Boulevard (1950) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

The Producers (1967) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

Panic In The Streets (1950) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Music Man (1962)

My Fair Lady (1964)

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1954) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s review

The Band Wagon (1953) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

The Wizard Of Oz (1939) – John Badham’s trailer commentary

A Night At The Opera (1935) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

The Cocoanuts (1929)

Animal Crackers (1930) – Robert Weide...

Our first episode back in the studio! Robert Weide discusses a few of his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010)

Mother Night (1996)

Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition (1989)

Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth (1998)

Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)

W.C. Fields: Straight Up (1986)

Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time (2021)

It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Mary Poppins (1964)

The French Connection (1971) – Dennis Lehane’s trailer commentary, Mark Pellington’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Magnificent Seven (1960) – Jesus Treviño’s trailer commentary

The Godfather (1972) – Ernest Dickerson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary

Patton (1970) – Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary

Mash (1970)

Short Cuts (1993) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Lenny...

Refresh for updates… Dean Stockwell, the Quantum Leap, Blue Velvet and Married to the Mob star who died Sunday at 85, is being remembered today, with filmmaker David Lynch honoring the actor in his usual idiosyncratic way, and lifelong friend Russ Tamblyn offering a poignant goodbye.

Stockwell’s Quantum Leap co-star, Scott Bakula, honored the actor in a statement to Deadline, writing, “I loved him dearly and was honored to know him. He made me a better human being…” Read the entire statement here.

Lynch, who directed Stockwell in the actor’s great latter-career highlight Blue Velvet in 1986, invoked his friend’s name during his daily YouTube feature David Lynch’s Weather Report.

“Here in L.A., a cloudy morning,” Lynch intones in his immediately recognizable drone. “Very still right now, 55 degrees Fahrenheit, 13 Celsius. In honor of the great Dean Stockwell, I’d like to recommend today ‘Honky Tonk, Part 1’ by Bill Doggett.

Would you rather...

• resist pasta with Henry Golding?

• practice hula hoop skills with Catherine Zeta-Jones?

• do yoga with Kerry Washington?

• get tatted with Lakeith Stanfield?

• cosplay Audrey with Illeana Douglas?

• weightlift with Taron Egerton?

• suck on something blue with Yoo Ah-in?

• consider the zucchini with Sutton Foster?

• skinny dip with Orlando Bloom?

• or eat Chris Hemsworth's cake?

Pictures are after the jump the help you decide.

Exclusive: Shakira Barrera, James Earl and newcomer Clare Gillies have joined the cast of Sprung, IMDb TV’s new single-camera comedy from My Name Is Earl, Raising Hope and The Guest Book creator Greg Garcia, 3 Arts and Amazon Studios.

Barrera, Earl and Gillies join previous cast Garret Dillahunt, Illeana Douglas and Philip Garcia in Sprung, which follows an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good,

Sprung follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison. With no place to live post-release, and a global pandemic bringing the world to a virtual standstill, Jack moves in with his former cellmate Rooster (Garcia), Rooster’s mom Barb (Douglas) and Jack’s former prison girlfriend Gloria. Bound by their marred past and unusual living circumstances,...

IMDb TV is having a bit of a reunion. The streaming service has ordered a new comedy series, Sprung, from Greg Garcia, the creator of shows like My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope. Garret Dillahunt (above), who co-starred on Hope, will lead the series and play a convicted criminal who's determined to change course after serving more than 20 years behind bars. The cast also includes Illeana Douglas and Phillip Garcia. A premiere date has yet to be announced.

Here's more information about Sprung from IMDb TV:

IMDb TV Greenlights "Sprung" a New Comedy Series From Emmy-Award Winning Writer Greg Garcia Starring Garret Dillahunt

Ensemble Cast to Include Illeana Douglas and Phillip Garcia

IMDb TV, Amazon's premium free streaming service, today announced it has ordered Sprung, a...

Garret Dillahunt will lead the ensemble cast

IMDb TV has ordered a comedy series from Greg Garcia, “Sprung” starring Garret Dillahunt.

The series centers on an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good. It is from Amazon Studios.

Here is the logline from IMDb TV: “‘Sprung’ follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison. With no place to live post-release, and a global pandemic bringing the world to a virtual standstill, Jack moves in with his former cellmate Rooster (Phillip Garcia), Rooster’s mom Barb (Illeana Douglas), and Jack’s former prison girlfriend Gloria. Bound by their marred past and unusual living circumstances, they decide to start righting some of society’s wrongs, targeting those people selfishly taking advantage of others during the pandemic.

Exclusive: IMDb TV, Amazon’s free ad-supported streaming service, has given a formal series green light to Sprung, a single-camera comedy from My Name Is Earl, Raising Hope and The Guest Book creator Greg Garcia, 3 Arts and Amazon Studios.

Sprung, centered on an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good, stars Garret Dillahunt, Illeana Douglas and Philip Garcia.

This marks Dillahunt and Garcia’s third series together; Dillahunt, who also executive produces Sprung alongside Garcia, previously starred in Fox’s Raising Hope and TBS’ The Guest Book.

Sprung follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison. With no place to live post-release, and a global pandemic bringing the world to a virtual standstill, Jack moves in with his former cellmate Rooster (Phillip Garcia), Rooster...

Peter Benchley’s follow-up to Jaws is a treasure hunt thriller starring Robert Shaw and filmed in the pearly waters off Bermuda. The exciting underwater scenes boosted the careers of Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bisset but the memory that stuck in the minds of millions was a particular wardrobe decision for Bisset’s siren of the deep. Who needs Spanish gold and a fortune in lost morphine? This import disc features a commentary by actress Illeana Douglas.

The Deep

Blu-ray

Viavision [Imprint] 28

1977 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 123 min. / Street Date December 30, 2020 / Available from Viavision / 34.95

Starring: Robert Shaw, Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, Louis Gossett, Eli Wallach, Robert Tessier.

Cinematography: Christopher Challis

Underwater Director: Al Giddings

Film Editor: David Berlatsky

Original Music: John Barry

Written by Tracy Keenan Wynn, Peter Benchley from his novel

Produced by Peter Guber

Directed by Peter Yates

After a couple of early 1970s shows that became enormous blockbusters —Love Story,...