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If you’re considering signing up or switching to Netflix’s advertising tier in the US, you need to be aware that 155 titles are blocked, meaning they’re unavailable to watch. Below is the list of titles you won’t be able to stream on Netflix’s advertising tier as of February 2025.

Launched in November 2022, Netflix’s ad tier notably had a few drawbacks. The biggest was that many big titles, including Netflix Originals, were unavailable to watch and were and continue to be blocked out. When the ad tier first launched, 5.1% of titles were unavailable. A few months later, it was 5.4% of the library in February 2023. On February 7th, 2024, only 175 titles were unavailable on the Netflix US library, representing a 50% decrease year-on-year. As of December 2024, the percentage has reduced again with 151 titles, representing 2% (a fall from 2.1% in November...

Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of entertainment. He's created masterpieces such as Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Schindler's List, Catch Me If You Can, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Saving Private Ryan and many more. His talents are endless, and his relatable and enjoyable tales have spanned generations of audiences, even today. However, not every filmmaker is perfect. A notable contender for Spielberg's most controversial or critically panned film, despite the magnificent storytelling and artistry the movie offers to audiences, is his adaptation of the book Peter Pan and Wendy with Hook.

Hook starred the talented Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, and Julia Roberts in a movie that would see the boy from Neverland all grown up, and long forgetting about the fantastical world. However, he returns after his children are kidnapped by the villainous Captain Hook, leading to a grand adventure of self-discovery and familial love.

Vin Diesel was bitten by the acting bug very early in his life, having acted in a New York stage production of "Dinosaur Door" at the age of seven. The way Diesel came to be involved in "Dinosaur Door" was kismet. It seems that he and a few buddies had broken into the theater to vandalize it, but were caught by the theater manager. Rather than calling the police, Diesel and friends were offered parts in the play, which they accepted. Diesel ended up studying writing and filmmaking in college.

Diesel made his motion picture debut in 1990, playing an unnamed orderly in the Robin Williams/Robert De Niro drama "Awakenings." He was 23. Also a burgeoning filmmaker, Diesel also wrote and directed the short film "Multi-Facial" in 1995, a film about his own multiracial background. In 1997, Diesel wrote, directed, and starred in the character-based crime movie "Strays," a film that played at the Sundance Film Festival.

The 1991 Oscars was a cinematic clash of titans because Hollywood’s finest actors were nominated for their brilliant performances. The multi-talented actor-director Kevin Costner was competing with icons like Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Linson Entertainment

But unfortunately, someone else won the Best Actor award, who deserved it just as much. The movie that earned Costner a nomination was a cultural phenomenon and a box-office success, but it wasn’t enough to earn him the prestigious award for that specific category.

Dances with Wolves star Kevin Costner faces Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons at the Oscars Jeremy Irons wins Best Actor at the 63rd Academy Awards | Oscars / YouTube

The 63rd Academy Awards was bejeweled with amazing actors, and one of them was Kevin Costner, who was nominated for his role in Dances with Wolves. Robert De Niro also got an Oscar nod for his heart-wrenching performance in Awakenings,...

Robin Williams is best known for his film comedies, such as Mrs. Doubtfire and Aladdin, but when asked about his own prized performances, Williams leaned toward more dramatic work. Forget Mork & Mindy – here are six roles that the comic named as his favorites, as reported by Far Out…

1 Dead Poets Society

According to the Williams biography, Robin, Dead Poets Society was originally slated to be directed by Jeff Kanew, the auteur behind Revenge of the Nerds. Williams didn’t see the story as a comedy and wouldn’t commit until Peter Weir signed on to direct. Williams identified with the story’s plot about a young man who dreams of becoming an actor but is opposed by a stern father who wants him to be more responsible. “It talks about something of the heart and of pursuing that which is a dream — and in some cases, to a tragic end,...

Some TV shows are needed more than others. In today’s world, a medical drama like Brilliant Minds is 100% needed.

This is a series that offers more than just entertainment. It is a look at people and life. It brings us topics of empathy, seeing patients as people, and going above and beyond to get answers. DeMane Davis is both a director and EP on the series, and we talked with her about why this show right now.

Davis directed episode 3, “The Lost Biker,” and the finale “The Man Who Can’t See Faces.” We talked about the directorial decisions made in the third episode, which allowed us a chance to see what a patient could be experiencing, adding more empathy to the show.

Why Brilliant Minds as the next project?

Hidden Remote: What was it about Brilliant Minds that made you decide this was the next project you wanted to work on?...

Dragon Age has always been famous for its variety of companions and Dragon Age: The Veilguard is no exception, with seven characters joining Rook on their quest to save Thedas. However, there were some familiar faces from previous titles that people understandably expected to see, either as companions or as cameos. While some of these absences make sense, there are others that seem like a missed opportunity.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.]

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has plenty of cameos with a plethora of characters returning from previous games, books, and comics. From previous companions such as Morrigan and Dorian to minor characters who have been expanded on, such as Harding, Evka, and Antoine, The Veilguard has lots of pre-established characters from throughout the series to make the world feel more connected. However, there are a few great characters that would have tied in well with the setting and plot that are unfortunately missing.

Velanna...

Trisha Paytas is making her Saturday Night Live debut!

The 36-year-old Internet star made a surprise appearance on SNL during the Paul Mescal-hosted episode on Saturday (December 7) in New York City.

Trisha appeared in a sketch that poked fun at the 2024 Spotify Wrapped results, appearing alongside castmate Bowen Yang.

Keep reading to find out more…

During the sketch, Paul revealed that “by far” his most steamed artist was a made-up personality named Satoshi Gutman, played by Bowen, an “anti-instrumentalist sound guru out of Dundalk, Maryland.”

When his friends had no idea who the artist was, Paul shared a video of Satoshi singing “Y’all Made Me Celibate.”

The fake artist, who calls his fans “bastards,” also has a podcast called Awakenings. While sharing a clip from the podcast, Trisha appeared as his “Iconic” guest.

“What do we always say, Trisha?” Satoshi Gutman asked as they both declared: “the best bucy is celibacy.

Internet personality Trisha Paytas made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live to participate in a sketch about Paul Mescal’s Spotify Wrapped for 2024.

Besides a few obvious additions like Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, Mescal’s No. 1 on Spotify “by far” was a rando personality named Satoshi Gutman. Played by Bowen Yang, Satoshi is apparently an “anti-instrumentalist sound guru out of Dundalk, Maryland.” Mescal spent over 170,000 minutes listening to him.

Sadly, Gutman wasn’t recognized by his friends played by Andrew Dismukes, Ego Nwodim and Sarah Sherman, so Mescal shared a video of Gutman singing “Y’all Made Me Celibate” while sporting a Targaryen-like wig and goatee. Oh, and he calls his fans bastards.

Gutman also has a podcast called Awakenings that made Mescal’s Spotify Wrapped. While sharing a clip from the podcast, Paytas appears as Gutman’s “Iconic” guest.

“Hey bastards!” she exclaims.

“What do we always say,...

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In Solo Leveling, the world is plagued by Gates interdimensional portals containing vast amounts of treasure but also rife with dangerous monsters with unique abilities. These monsters, called magic beasts in the series, are invulnerable to normal weapons. The only people who can kill the magic beasts are people who have awakened the power to use mana, therefore dubbed the Awakeners.

A distinct feature of Awakeners in Solo Leveling is that most people only awaken their power once. After that, whatever power they obtain from that initial awakening will inform how powerful they'll be for the rest of their lives. The one exception to this rule is the reawakeners that is,...

The face of fast cars, thrilling chases, and best family speeches that hit home, Vin Diesel has it all. Largely in thanks to Fast & Furious, Diesel became synonymous to action-packed cinema, “ride or die” philosophy, and heart-racing stunts. With over two decades in the Hollywood industry, Diesel has built a reputation of a bankable star who has drawn massive audiences worldwide. Although his debut in the industry was marked by struggles, the A-list star has made a household name for himself.

When you think of Diesel, it’s hard not to picture him without a sleek muscle car, cruising down the streets in his usual don’t-mess-with-me stare. But here’s the real question, Is Vin Diesel’s magic limited to the Fast & Furious lanes? No doubt he has earned massive box office success after playing the iconic role of Dominic Toretto in Fast & Furious franchise, but...

Both of Robert De Niros Oscar wins were weirdly predicted by an iconic scene from The Godfather, eight years before he would complete his dual Academy Award victory. Throughout his career, De Niro has been nominated for a grand total of nine Oscars. He was nominated for Best Actor for Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, Raging Bull, Awakenings, and Cape Fear; he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The Godfather Part II, Silver Linings Playbook, and Killers of the Flower Moon; and he was nominated for Best Picture as a producer of The Irishman.

But De Niro has only ever won two Oscars. His first Academy Award win was Best Supporting Actor for Francis Ford Coppolas The Godfather Part II, in which he played the younger version of Vito Corleone in the prequel timeline filling in his backstory. Then, six years later, he earned Best Actor for his sobering...

The 1990 movie Awakenings is a dramatization of Dr. Oliver Sacks' 1973 memoir of the same name and the true story behind the semi-fictional Dr. Sayer is just as fascinating. In 1990, viewers were treated to a dramatic story starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. The pair play doctor and patient in a story thats equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. Unlike Robin Williams' other medical drama, the historically inaccurate Patch Adams, Awakenings uses its true story to enhance its own semi-fictional narrative.

Directed by Penny Marshall, Awakenings is a retelling of the groundbreaking work carried out by Dr. Oliver Sacks, author of the Awakenings book. While it certainly makes some big changes, including the key characters involved, the important aspects and powerful elements of the Awakenings true story are captured. This helped to make Awakenings a huge hit, making over $52 million (Box Office Mojo) and being nominated for three Oscars, Best Adapted Screenplay,...

Litmus Music has acquired Randy Newman’s music publishing and his stake in his recorded music catalog, the company announced Thursday. The deal includes both songs and film scores from throughout his entire career, which dates back to the 1960s.

Among the more famous songs in Newman’s catalog that are part of the acquisition are “I Love L.A.,” “Short People,” “You Can Leave Your Hat On,” “Feels Like Home,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come” and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” His film scores include the four “Toy Story” films, “The Natural,” “Awakenings,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Cars,” “Ragtime,” “A Bug’s Life” and “Marriage Story.”

The company said it was entering a “creative partnership” with the musician. No price tag was publicly set on the deal.

Litmus launched in the summer of 2022 and made its first major acquisition the following December, buying Keith Urban’s rights to his master recordings.

Litmus Music said Thursday that it has acquired Randy Newman’s share of his recorded music and publishing catalog.

The deal includes rights to the scores of the composer-singer-songwriter’s Oscar-winning Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. movies and his decades of hits including “I Love L.A.,” which is still heard after every Los Angeles Dodgers home win.

No deal terms were provided by Litmus, which was co-founded by former Capitol Records and Warner Bros Records president Dan McCarroll and Hank Forsythe and is backed by Carlyle Group. The company has done similar transactions with Katy Perry, Benny Blanco and Keith Urban.

“Randy Newman is a unique and brilliant songwriter, composer, and performer whose body of work has proven him to be an artist for the ages,” said McCarroll. “There is absolutely no one like him, and his influence on the music world cannot be overstated. We couldn’t be more...

Zachary Quinto has played “a lot of dark characters” in his career.

So when he was offered the starring role in “Brilliant Minds” he jumped at it because the series “really comes from a place of light.”

In the NBC medical drama, he plays Dr. Oliver Wolf, an eccentric neurologist treating patients with rare mental health conditions at a Bronx hospital. It is inspired by the late Dr. Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and writer portrayed by Robin Williams in 1990’s “Awakenings.”

“I think it’s so important, now more than ever, for people to be looking toward and leaning into the light. Because I think we’re really seeing in ways that we haven’t yet even been able to completely comprehend that what we’re really in the middle of is this battle between light and dark, expanded consciousness and limited consciousness, seeing the idea of evolution and what...

The following contains major spoilers for Brilliant Minds Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot," which debuted Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC.

Brilliant Minds is NBC's biggest new show of the TV season, getting the network's plum time slot after The Voice. If only the series itself were worth raving about. Zachary Quinto is appealing enough as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a character loosely inspired by the acclaimed Dr. Oliver Sacks, but the show itself winds up substituing quirkiness for character or plot development.

In the series premiere, Wolf is fired after taking an Alzheimer's patient out of the hospital -- and promptly hired at the much less prestigious Bronx General Hospital by Dr. Carol Pierce. Pierce assigns Wolf and a group of interns to the case of a mother who cannot recognize her two sons after surgery. Quinto hits the notes he's expected to. Yet there's nothing in Brilliant Minds that separates it from the...

Nearly 20 years after his breakout role in “Heroes,” Zachary Quinto returns to NBC as a world-class, eccentric doctor in “Brilliant Minds.” The “Star Trek” and “American Horror Story” star plays Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist who lives with a brain disorder — prosopagnosia, colloquially known as “face blindness” — and believes “you can’t treat a patient without understanding who they really are and sometimes the only course of treatment is breaking the rules.”

But Dr. Oliver Wolf isn’t a figment of fiction and those philosophies weren’t invented for the screen — he’s got his roots in the incredible true story of a legendary physician. Here’s what you need to know what’s true in “Brilliant Minds.”

Is “Brilliant Minds” based on a true story?

Yes, but it’s not strictly following the details of the real-life Dr. Oliver.

“Brilliant Minds” is inspired by the life and writing of renowned British doctor,...

Though inspired by famed neurologist Oliver Sacks (Awakenings), Brilliant Minds’ maverick doctor hero Oliver Wolf (the intense Zachary Quinto) also owes a debt to his TV predecessors. Like Hugh Laurie in House, he’s an abrasive rule-breaker, a genius who annoys those in authority while solving profound medical mysteries—think of him as a brain whisperer—with quirky interns eagerly following his every move. Like Freddie Highmore in The Good Doctor, he has a condition you wouldn’t expect in a healer: face blindness. “It makes you look so much deeper. You see the stuff the rest of us miss,” a colleague assures him, perhaps a bit too on the nose. Also rare in a lead character, Oliver is openly gay, although in the first episodes, his affections are focused solely on his noble profession and his considerable empathy reserved for his troubled patients. The cases of the week tend...

Brilliant Minds promises a talented cast of interesting characters who will help tell intriguing stories. NBC's newest medical drama features a renowned neurologist who has face blindness, a condition which makes it impossible for him to recognize faces, who is leading a team of interns in a prestigious teaching hospital. The protagonist is based on famous neurologist Oliver Sacks, whose real-life story was told in Awakenings, a 1990s movie in which Sacks was played by Robin Williams. The series will be partially based on Sacks' real-life exploits, though many of the medical cases and characters will be completely fictional.

NBC's take on Sacks' life will premiere on September 23, 2024 at 10 Pm Est. The concept may appeal to the same audience that watched all 7 seasons of The Good Doctor, as the two shows share the idea of a brilliant doctor who has career challenges related to his neurodivergence. However, Brilliant Minds'...

Susan Bay Nimoy, the widow of Leonard Nimoy, will soon guest star on Zachary Quintos new medical drama, Brilliant Minds. The actress will play quite an unconventional character. Nimoy, 81, will portray an 80-year-old nymphomaniac, on the series premiering Sept. 23 on NBC and Peacock, Quinto told Variety.

Quinto played the iconic Spock in the Kelvin Timeline movies starting in 2009. The character was made famous by Leonard Nimoy in the 1966 original Star Trek series as well as Star Trek: The Animated Series and the Star Trek movies. Nimoy also played Spock in the Kelvin movies. Quinto became close to the Nimoys during the time he was playing Spock and working with Nimoy on the J.J. Abrams films. He said playing Spock was one of the most significant experiences of my career.

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Jimmy Fallon gets a lot of flack for his interviewing skills. We've criticized him on this very sight when it comes to his penchant for cutting guests off, or stepping on a joke that took minutes to build up. He isn't the smoothest in this regard.

That said, Jimmy Fallon is human, and things can get awkward for him during interviews as well. The veteran Tonight Show host opened up about this exact topic during a 2019 interview on Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen.

Jimmy Fallon initially struggled with Robert De Niro

Fallon was asked to reflect on the most akward late night interview of his career, and he came up with a name right away: Robert De Niro. The host told Andy Cohen that he struggled mightily with De Niro, as the conversation seemingly went nowhere.

Fallon conceded that he was relatively new to late night when the interview occurred,...

Leonard Nimoy’s widow Susan will make a surprise appearance on Zachary Quinto’s new NBC medical drama, “Brilliant Minds.”

Quinto became close to the Nimoys while playing Spock in three “Star Trek” movies starting in 2009. Nimoy, who died in 2015, originated the role of Spock in the original “Star Trek” series. Quinto stars in “Brilliant Minds” as a hospital neurologist treating patients with rare mental health conditions. It is inspired by the late Dr. Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and writer who was portrayed by Robin Williams in 1990’s “Awakenings.”

“One of the most wonderful, significant experiences of my career was playing Spock,” Quinto says in an interview for the next episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast, premiering next week. “The relationship that I shared with Leonard Nimoy still has reverberations to this day. As a result of Leonard, I became very, very close with his wife Susan.”

So close that Quinto flew Susan,...

Vin Diesel's career took off after the '90s, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Strays, Saving Private Ryan, and The Iron Giant were defining moments for Diesel's career trajectory. Building iconic roles like Dom Toretto in Fast & Furious and Groot in MCU, Diesel made a mark for himself.

Throughout his over three-decade career, Vin Diesel has been part of several essential franchises and films that have defined his long and varied filmography. After graduating from Hunter College, Vin Diesel's movie career began in 1990 when he played an uncredited hospital worker in Awakenings. His other roles in the 90s included an uncredited bouncer in New Jack City and the short film Multi-Facial, which he wrote, directed, and starred in.

Following this initial period, Diesels career has taken off and he is now an A-list actor and household name. Diesel is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time,...

It’s been ten years since the world lost the legendary Robin Williams, a loving father, kind soul, and gift to stage and screen. Authorities ruled Williams’ death a suicide, leaving audiences, friends, and family stunned by such unfortunate events. According to Williams’ widow, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and had struggled with depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia. While some say they noticed the gifted actor’s decline, the world remained shocked by his death.

To honor his lasting memory, Vanity Fair spoke with many of Williams’ co-stars, friends, and admirers about their best and most heart-warming memories of Robin, resulting in a touching collection of tributes that could leave you with a smile on your face.

Speaking with Sally Field, who starred alongside Robin in 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire, the actress shared a story about Robin’s reaction to her father’s passing while filming the classic comedy.

Zachary Quinto wants to change how people see the world. Or, at least his neurologist character for “Brilliant Minds” does.

Quinto stars as a surrogate Oliver Sacks-esque physician in the upcoming NBC drama series from Greg Berlanti. The “American Horror Story” staple star plays a “a gifted neurologist who uses his unconventional approach to treat puzzling psychological cases,” per the official logline. The series centers on the exploration of the human mind, while each character in the ensemble cast grapples with their own relationships and mental health.

Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, and Donna Murphy also star.

“Brilliant Minds” is written and executive produced by showrunner Michael Grassi. Executive producers also include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Melissa Aouate, Henrik Bastin, Andy Serkis, Jonathan Cavendish, and Will Tennant.

The series is produced by Berlanti Productions,...

NBC’s “Brilliant Minds” is continuing to grow its cast. The medical drama has added Mandy Patinkin in a recurring role, and Steve Howey and André De Shields as guest stars, showrunner Michael Grassi announced on Sunday at the Television Critics Assn. press tour in Pasadena.

Both Howey and Patinkin will star in two episodes.

Patinkin will play an esteemed family doctor who joins the staff of Bronx General Hospital and brings his own “unconventional methods to the workplace.” According to the press release, “his affinity for house calls and long-standing patient relationships wins the respect of our lead, Dr. Wolf, and fosters a mentor-like relationship between the two men.” According to Grassi, he “really shakes up our world.”

Howey portrays a “rugged motorcycle mechanic” who comes to Dr. Wolf looking for help with a gunshot wound and is “forced to make a heartbreaking decision.” De Shields plays “an Alzheimer...

Brilliant Minds has added several guest stars to its Season 1 lineup.

Steve Howey, Mandy Patinkin, and André De Shields will all appear in the upcoming 13-episode inaugural season, which debuts on September 23 on NBC. Creator Michael Grassi announced the news during the Brilliant Minds panel as NBCUniversal’s Television Critics Association summer press tour.

“We have exceptional guest stars this season,” Grassi said, teasing that there may be more to come.

De Shields appears in the pilot as an Alzheimer’s patient. Howey appears later in the season is a member of a biker gang that comes to Dr. Wolf from treatment. Patinkin, whose arc will span two episodes, plays a family doctor who visits Bronx General.

Brilliant Minds is inspired by the late neurologist Oliver Sacks and follows revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier — the human...

Law & Order: Svu is one of the longest-running police procedural shows on TV. It is about to start its 26th season, a record-extending run for a live-action TV drama. The network has now revealed its release date and what fans might expect from the franchise this upcoming season.

Here is what you need to know about Law & Order: Svu and its 26th season.

Law & Order: Svu Release Date

NBC renewed Law & Order: Svu for its record-extending 26th season on the network. While the network did upset some fans by moving Law & Order: Organized Crime to Peacock, it looks like Svu will remain attached to the original series on Thursday nights.

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“Alert your squad and mark your calendars: New seasons of #LawAndOrder & #Svu return Thursday, October 3rd to @NBC,” the show’s social media team posted on Instagram. This is a little bit later than usual,...

Robert De Niro and Robin Williams shared a beautiful bond of friendship before Williams’ unexpected demise in 2014. The death of the actor devasted global fans. Williams was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (Lbd)— a progressive form of dementia that pushed the legendary actor to take his life at the age of 63.

Robin Williams and Robert De Niro in a still in Awakenings. Credit: Columbia Pictures

Niro and Williams starred in Penny Marshall’s acclaimed 1990 drama, Awakenings, and Niro share great memories from the set. Williams, who was a comedian before being a full-time actor, has always kept the sets of the movies he worked in sparking, and behind-the-scenes footage has revealed how he made Niro laugh with his hilarious wit.

Robin Williams Made Robert De Niro Laugh in a BTS Footage

Robin Williams and Robert De Niro in Awakenings. Credit: Columbia Pictures

Robin Williams did the same as he always...

Hey there, movie buffs and fellow Robin Williams admirers! Get ready to take a delightful stroll down memory lane as we dive into the world of one of the most incredible actors ever to grace the big screen.

Yep, you guessed it – we’re talking about the one and only Robin Williams.

As someone who’s always been completely smitten by his talent, I’m thrilled to guide you through a list of his top 10 movies that have left an indelible mark on the film industry and our hearts.

So, pop some popcorn, grab a comfy blanket, and celebrate Robin Williams‘s genius together!

1. ‘Dead Poets Society’ (1989) – Carpe Diem!

“Dead Poets Society” is a masterpiece that captures the essence of Robin Williams‘ transformative abilities.

His portrayal of John Keating, an English teacher who inspires his students to seize the day, is both poignant and inspiring.

This film beautifully showcases Williams...

Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Awakenings, and Casino are just a few of the no-brainer Robert De Niro's masterful performances that immediately roll off the tongue when discussing the actor's work. But with a filmography of more than 40 films, that leaves a lot of characters in movies that, for some reason, never get the attention they deserve. Among those films that have been underrated and need more tender loving care are entries like Once Upon A Time In America, The King of Comedy, and Jacknife.

Ripley hit Netflix today, April 4, bringing Patricia Highsmith's classic novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, to life in a cool, tense television adaptation. Andrew Scott takes on the famous character, who has previously been played by Alain Delon, Matt Damon, and John Malkovich, and the All of Us Strangers and Fleabag actor has received great acclaim for his enigmatic, physical, and calculating performance in this cold study of sociopathy.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about the series is that it's created, written, and directed by the iconic Steven Zaillian, who has been nominated for five Oscars — for Awakenings, Gangs of New York, Moneyball, and The Irishman, winning for the timeless Schindler's List in 1994.

30 years later, the acclaimed writer has released his adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. If that seems incongruous, keep in mind that Zaillian wrote the scripts for Hannibal (2001) and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). He has an affinity for brilliant criminals.

The talented “Ripley” team is being feted ahead of the series premiere.

IndieWire can exclusively announce that Netflix-owned cineplexes The Paris Theater and The Bay will host two respective retrospective exhibits honoring “Ripley” writer/director Steven Zaillian and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” author Patricia Highsmith. Netflix’s limited series “Ripley” stars Andrew Scott in the titular lead role as the 1960s grifter who is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return to the States. The limited series focuses on a sinister core love triangle between Ripley, Dickie, and Dickie’s fiancée Marge Sherwood (Dakota Fanning). The show debuts April 4 on the streaming platform.

The Paris Theater screening program is titled “Criss Cross: Highsmith & Zaillian on Screen” and features adaptations of Highsmith’s “Carol” and “Strangers on a Train” alongside Zaillian’s “Searching for Bobby Fischer,...

Robert Downey Jr. looks to have Best Supporting Actor locked up after he swept the precursors for his sterling turn in Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer.” But while Downey Jr. would be more than a deserving winner for his phenomenal performance, the Oscars always throws up a surprise or two on the actual night. Could we see an upset in Best Supporting Actor?

Downey Jr. is nominated alongside Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”), Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), and Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Gosling has lots of support for his sublime “Barbie” performance while Ruffalo and Brown also have their backers, too. However, the legendary De Niro could prove to be the closest challenger to Downey Jr. thanks to his iconic career and status.

This is De Niro’s ninth Oscar nomination. He’s been nominated for Best Actor five times — in 1977 for “Taxi Driver,...

Amid tributes from Brad Pitt, Carey Mulligan, and the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival itself, “Maestro” director, co-writer, and star Bradley Cooper fit in his own send-ups to a few famous names he’s gotten to work with.

On Thursday evening, the multi-hyphenate was on hand to accept the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award, and the current Oscar nominee reflected on his career in conversation with Deadline’s Pete Hammond, including the period in which he was a student asking questions at tapings of “Inside the Actors Studio,” hosted by James Lipton.

Recalling when he got to query his future “Silver Linings Playbook” co-star Robert De Niro about whether an acting choice he made in the 1990 film “Awakenings” was inspired by someone he knew, or was organic, Cooper said, “I thought maybe he would laugh. You think all these weird things, that he was going to laugh at you.

There is a video of a young Bradley Cooper asking a deeply thoughtful question to Robert De Niro about his process for the film “Awakenings.” He was among those studying at The Actors Studio Drama School who were the audience for “Inside The Actors Studio” hosted by the late James Lipton. Bradley would guest on the show in 2011.

Through the 2000s, Cooper had great stints in television with a lead role on the Fox sitcom “Kitchen Confidential” which was cancelled after one season and a regular role in J.J. Abram’s “Alias.” It wasn’t until 2009’s “The Hangover” that he got his big break. Todd Philip’s chaotic buddy comedy was a box office smash, making just shy of $500 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. It even won the Golden Globe for Best Comedy in 2011. This spawned two successful sequels that took the box office total for the trilogy to nearly 1.5 billion dollars.

Robert De Niro has been working in Hollywood for almost six decades now, with eight Oscar nominations to his name and two wins. His most noted collaboration has been with director Martin Scorsese, with whom he has done 10 films, including their latest partnership on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was released October 20 through Apple Original Films. In celebration of the western crime epic, let’s take a look back at De Niro’s eight Oscar nominations in 45 years; seven for acting and one for producing.

His first Oscar nomination and victory came on the heels of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic crime film “The Godfather” with the equally successful second installment “The Godfather Part II” (1974), in which De Niro plays a young Vito Corleone, played by Oscar winner Marlon Brando in the first movie. Just like Brando, De Niro triumphed at the 1975 Oscars for the character, albeit in the...

To celebrate Mrs. Doubtfire turning 30, director Chris Columbus shared insight into the making of the classic film starring comedy legend Robin Williams.

During an interview with Business Insider published Tuesday, Columbus revealed that William improvised so much during the making of the 1993 classic that nearly 2 million feet of film was shot.

Following the success of Good Morning, Vietnam — which resulted in Williams’ first Oscar nomination, for Best Actor — the actor starred in a slew of movies in a variety of roles including Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, The Fisher King, and Aladdin,...

A long-gestating medical drama that’s inspired by the late neurologist Oliver Sacks has been handed a series order at NBC.

NBC has given a series order to Dr. Wolf, which follows revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier — the human mind — while also grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

The project from writer/EP Michael Grassi and director/EP Lee Toland Krieger was the last 2023 pilot awaiting word of its fate from NBC.

The drama is inspired by the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars,” by Sacks, who died in 2015 at 82. Dubbed by The New York Times a “poet laureate of contemporary medicine,” Sacks dove into dedicated his life to studying the strangest and most mind-boggling brain disorders in the world as a window into human consciousness,...

“Killers of the Flower Moon” was the big player at this weekend’s BFI London Film Festival this week, dragging us journalists out of bed at 8 Am on a Saturday morning to see the Martin Scorsese epic. But it’s okay because we were treated to one of Scorsese’s best films yet.

The Apple TV+ release, due out on Oct. 18, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart, who fell in love with Lily Gladstone‘s Mollie, a member of the Osage tribe in the 1920s. Meanwhile, Ernest’s uncle, William King Hale (Robert De Niro), schemed to murder his way to owning the oil headrights owned by members of the Osage tribe. The film has earned rave reviews. Here are the Oscar nominations we are predicting for “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Best Picture

We are predicting that “Killers of the Flower Moon” will be nominated for Best Picture alongside “Oppenheimer,...

The London Film Festival is kicking off on Wednesday, October 4, and with it comes some of the year’s biggest and most anticipated films finally screening on UK shores. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” and “May December” are just three huge films that will undoubtedly become awards players over the next few months. But let’s take a closer look at some of the performances in these movies. Here are 10 performances from films playing at Lff that audiences should watch out for — they could be frontrunners for Academy Awards or they could be dark horses looking to sneak in.

Robert De Niro — “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Martin Scorsese‘s epic picture depicts the true-life murders of multiple Osage tribe members and the subsequent investigation into the death, which reached all the way up to J. Edgar Hoover. Robert De Niro teams up once again with Scorsese to play the murderous William Hale,...

Robert De Niro is a legendary actor, starring in a string of iconic movies and winning two Academy Awards along the way. He picked up his first Oscar way back in 1975 for Best Supporting Actor before adding a Best Actor trophy to his cabinet in 1981 for “Raging Bull.” Two Academy Awards is impressive, but it isn’t a record haul (Katherine Hepburn has four for acting).

However, De Niro does hold the record for most featured appearances in Best Picture nominees — with 11 to date. That stat places him ahead of the likes of Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jack Nicholson, who have all appeared in 10 Best Picture nominees. Here’s De Niro’s breakdown:

“The Godfather Part II” in 1975 — Won “Taxi Driver” in 1977 — Nominated, lost to “Rocky.” “The Deer Hunter” in 1979 — Won “Raging Bull” in 1981 — Nominated, lost to “Ordinary People.” “The Mission” in 1987 — Nominated, lost to “Platoon.” “Goodfellas” in 1991 — Nominated,...

Robert De Niro has been a frequent presence at the Academy Awards, winning his first Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for playing young Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather, Part II” (1974). He hit the jackpot yet again for his role as boxer Jake Lamotta in Scorsese’s “Raging Bull” (1980), which brought him a victory in Best Actor. “Taxi Driver” (1976), “The Deer Hunter” (1978), “Awakenings” (1990) and “Cape Fear” (1991) earned him subsequent nominations in lead, and he reaped another bid in supporting for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) and one in Best Picture for “The Irishman” (2019).

Though he’s worked with some of Hollywood’s top directors, De Niro is best known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, starting with “Mean Streets” (1973) and leading to “Taxi Driver,” “New York, New York” (1977), “The King of Comedy” (1983), “Goodfellas” (1990), “Cape Fear,” “Casino” (1995) and “The Irishman.” Never ones to rest on their laurels, the duo are...

Bad guys tend to have a good time at the Oscars. From Christoph Waltz‘s 2010 “Inglourious Basterds” win for Best Supporting Actor to Anthony Hopkins‘ iconic 1992 Best Actor win for “The Silence of the Lambs,” you can always count on Oscar voters to take notice of a villain.

While those two examples are fictional, some actors have also had Oscar luck by playing real-life killers. For example, Charlize Theron won for playing Aileen Wuornos. Wuornos murdered seven men between 1989 and 1990 while she was a prostitute in Florida. She shot and robbed the seven men, who Wuornos claimed were clients who had either raped or attempted to rape, claiming self-defense. However, she was sentenced to death and executed in 2002 for six of the murders. Theron took home the Best Actress Oscar in 2004 for her transformative performance as the killer in “Monster.”

Ralph Fiennes also played a real-life killer in his role...

Since Disney acquired Fox, the multi-millionaire corporation secured the rights to profitable sci-fi properties like Alien and Predator, yet it turns out one is significantly harder to revitalize than the other. The franchises have enjoyed a long run starting out with cult sci-fi horror movies and then progressing toward numerous sequels, spin-offs, novels, comics and video games. The common threat of extraterrestrial terrors has contributed to the immense popularity of both Alien and Predator. In fact, 2004 even bore witness to their first cinematic collaboration Alien vs. Predator, which even became canon.

The crossover movie paved the way for the direct sequel Alien vs. Predator: Requiem in 2007. Even though there haven’t been any more Alien and Predator crossovers since, both franchises have undergone a modern makeover with canonical reinterpretations. After Disney’s takeover of Fox, Prey became the first Predator movie to be released under the new ownership. And considering...

Vin Diesel is one of the most recognizable names in the action genre, but there was a time when his career was primed to take a different direction. Long before Fast & Furious and The Chronicles of Riddick had solidified his persona as a tough-as-nails hardman who you’re never quite sure is in on the joke or not, Diesel was just another wannabe actor in a sea of thousands, struggling his way from one audition to the next while dreaming dreams of that illusive Hollywood lifestyle. He first tasted success in 1990 thanks to an uncredited cameo in Awakenings, but despite the film’s high profile which included a Best Picture nomination at the 63rd Academy Awards, it failed to do much for a young Vin Diesel. After five years, it remained his only acting role, and there was little to indicate this was going to change. When it became...

The 1990s are something of a golden age for modern filmmaking. They represent one of the most diverse, creative, and high-quality decades of movies. Many beloved franchises got their start in the 90s. On top of that, hundreds of standalone films remain moviegoer favorites well into the present day.

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In particular, 1990s cinema can warm the heart like few other decades. The spirit of optimism felt throughout society can be seen in the movies people made at the time. The 1990s have tragedies, dramas, and less affecting films like any other decade. However, they also have some of the most touching movies ever made.

Mrs. Doubtfire

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Robert De Niro is slated to star in “Bobby Meritorius,” a new crime drama in the works at Paramount+.

The series comes from Paramount Television Studios, which made a commitment to develop the show in a competitive situation. In addition to De Niro, the show is executive produced by writer Billy Ray, Tribeca Productions’ Jane Rosenthal and Berry Welsh, former U.S. attorney in the Sdny office Preet Bahara and Peter Gethers.

“The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is a sovereign kingdom with seemingly unlimited power and scope,” the show’s official logline states. “But now an informant in Sdny’s biggest case, Avery “The Sage” Accomando is poised to tear this storied institution apart. Only one man can stop him, a fabled ex-cop-turned prosecutor affectionately known as Bobby Meritorious. The battle between these two giants is a fight for justice itself.”

Ray is best known for writing,...

Robert De Niro has been Oscar-nominated for his work in a wide range of movies spread over nearly half a century. Throughout his storied career, De Niro has accumulated a whopping eight Academy Award nominations: five for Best Actor, two for Best Supporting Actor, and one for Best Picture as a producer. He has been working steadily as a leading man since the 1970s when his early collaborations with Martin Scorsese put him on the map. During their decades-spanning working relationship, De Niro’s work with the filmmaker has earned him four of his eight Oscar nods.

Having received the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Robert De Niro is one of the most awarded actors in Hollywood. Despite having only won two Oscars across two decades, De Niro has been nominated by the Academy...