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Julia Stiles has opened up about feeling "slimy" while filming a 2000's rom-com movie. She blamed Harvey Weinstein for ruining her experience with his changes to its original screenplay.

As reported by Variety, Stiles appeared on Brett Goldstein's Films To Be Buried With podcast, and she talked about performing a dance scene in the romantic comedy Down to You, where starred opposite Freddie Prinze Jr.Stiles praised the film's original script and Prinze as a "lovely, wonderful actor" but didn't have such kind words for Harvey Weinstein, the head of Miramax who ordered extensive post-production changes to the director's original cut of the film.

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"[The script was] very good," Stiles remarked. "Then Harvey Weinstein got his hands on it and decided to capitalize on this trend… and it just became dumb." She was referring to the early 2000s teen romantic comedy boom, which led to her own rise to fame as well as Prinze's.

Julia Stiles appeared on Brett Goldstein’s “Films to Be Buried With” podcast and remembered feeling “slimy” when she was forced to perform a dance scene in the 2000 rom-com “Down to You” after Harvey Weinstein took control of the production. Stiles said Weinstein ruined the movie.

“Down to You” paired Stiles with Freddie Prinze Jr. in the story of two college students who fall for each other and have an up-and-down romance. The movie was made during the teen rom-com boom, when both actors became icons of the year prior thanks to the hits “She’s All That” and “10 Things I Hate About You.” Stiles called Prinze a “lovely, wonderful actor” and said the “Down to You” script was “very good. And then Harvey Weinstein got his hands on it and decided to capitalize on this trend… and it just became dumb.”

“When we did reshoots, I’m told that...

For nine seasons spread across the course of almost a decade, 24 has ruled the screens and fans’ hearts with some of the most epic plotlines ever, with Kiefer Sutherland at the center of it as the leading protagonist Jack Bauer. Throughout its run, it picked up a lot of other actors and characters too, and Freddie Prinze Jr. was yet another one of them.

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Playing a character among the lead cast, Prinze Jr. was a part of the smash-hit saga for one whole season—except that it all didn’t really pan out all too well for him: He openly confessed to hating working with Sutherland all the while trash-talking about his experience on the series. In fact, he hated it so much that he even claimed Vince McMahon was a better partner than Sutherland!

Freddie Prinze Jr. hated working on 24 with Kiefer Sutherland Sutherland and Prinze Jr.

The promenade dance, commonly referred to as a prom, is a dance party that high school students attend and which is typically held near or at the end of the school year. The event may be for either junior or senior year students individually or act as a combined event that includes both demographics. A Prom King and Queen may be revealed as well, and the event is noteworthy for many of those who attend. Girls may spend months looking for the perfect gown to wear at prom, which may end up being quite pricey as well. Providing a corsage for a prom date is another important aspect of prom, one which is meant to signify generosity and consideration and which should complement the colors of the dress for a unified look.

The tradition of prom has been depicted in numerous motion picture productions over the year as well, and...

Matthew Lawrence recently said on the “Magical Rewind” podcast that the only time he got into trouble on a film or television set was when Gabrielle Union allegedly reported him. According to Lawrence, the incident occurred after he declined Union’s offer to rehearse their lines together on the set of their 1999 TV movie “H-e Double Hockey Sticks.” Lawrence starred in the film as a hockey player who becomes the target of a young devil, played by podcast co-host Will Friedle.

“There was this one moment where — and, again, I’m oblivious, I had no idea — and [Gabrielle] wanted to rehearse. And I was like, ‘No, I’m good,'” Lawrence remembered (via Entertainment Weekly). “And she got angry and went and reported me to the director and the studio. The only time in my entire career, because usually I’m, like, the advocate, and I’m fighting for kids and,...

Scream alum Scott Foley's new film La Dolce Villa was released by Netflix a day before Valentine's Day. The romantic comedy became an instant hit, topping the streaming charts on the most romantic day of the year.

Valentine's Day is a big day for everything with a romance theme and multiple streamers did everything they could to offer the most competitive lineups to their subscribers. Netflix doubled its efforts with a brand-new movie starring Scott Foley. According to Tudum, the move was a success, as La Dolce Villa proved love was in the air during the week of Feb. 10 and 16.

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La Dolce Villa became the number one global film with 19.8 million views, the equivalent of 32.7 million hours viewed.

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Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7.

How is that possible? We will see. Does Stu have a twin? Doesn’t look like it from Lillard’s Instagram post. Last we saw the horror-movie obsessed Stu, he was chasing Neve Campbell’s Sidney down 29 years ago, attempting to kill her. However, she had the upper hand, dropping a TV on his head. Also, you’ll remember that Billy and Stu began stabbing each other to make themselves look like the victims — just moments before Sidney kicked their ass.

Scream launched Lillard’s career out of a cannon with the actor continuing on to star in the Scooby-Doo live-action franchise, She’s All That, The Descendants and even a key role in the Blumhouse/Universal hit Five Nights at Freddy’s.

Teen romance movies are a hallmark of the genre, as first love and coming-of-age are universal themes that all audiences can relate to. Even as viewers age, many audiences continuously revisit these young adult rom-coms because they're reminiscent of a tumultuous yet nostalgic period of life. Seamlessly blending love, drama, and comedy, these projects were all elevated by their charismatic casts, but that doesn't mean up-and-coming actors couldn't step into the roles and make them their own. Seeing new performers help revive the modern rom-com would be an exceptional way for viewers to reconnect with these stories.

The best teen and young adult movies of all time come from a variety of decades, and while some have aged well, there's no question that there are dated aspects that don't hold up. This doesn't mean we should forget these movies forever. However, it does create an exciting opportunity to take certain...

James McTeigue made an explosive directorial debut with the critically acclaimed V for Vendetta in 2005, and has since added five more movies to his resume. His last cinematic project was Breaking In, a home invasion thriller starring Gabrielle Union, released in 2018. Despite receiving mixed reviews initially, the movie managed to cultivate a modest fan following, thanks largely to Union’s powerful performance. Breaking In has recently become a free streaming hit, ranking #4 on Freevee.

Breaking In centers around Shaun Russell (Union), a mother who travels with her two children to her late father Isaac’s secluded mansion, with high-tech security features. She must make the final arrangements to sell the estate.

But their trip takes a dangerous turn when four criminals break into the house looking for $4 million that Isaac put in a safe. They also take the children hostage and lock Shaun outside the house. The twist on the...

Now that Kieran Culkin received high praise and recognition for his role as Roman Roy in HBO's Succession, it's a reminder that he has many excellent roles in film and television dating back to the beginning of his career. Though Culkin was not an enormous star before he was cast in Succession, he did make his name with several high-profile works, as well as projects that have become cult classics in the years since their release. Though not always cast in the leading role, Culkin easily steals scenes and makes himself a memorable part of the cast.

His performance of Roman may lead audiences to believe that Culkin has always been type-cast as the neurotic wise guy, but he has been known to explore deeply sensitive themes, especially in his early work. Like his brother, Macaulay Culkin, who starred in Home Alone, Kieran got his start as a child actor...

This is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia’s Malibu house fell prey to the ongoing LA fires. The devastating fires, which have unfortunately become a yearly occurrence, have claimed the properties of many Hollywood stars with many more forced to evacuate.

Milo Ventimiglia in This Is Us | Credits: NBC

Although Ventimiglia noted that what mattered most was that his wife and dog were safe, it is heartbreaking for the actor anyway. Especially as his wife is due to give birth in just a few days. Fortunately, Milo Ventimiglia’s determination to move forward from the situation has not wavered.

A big credit of it he gave to his friends, and the people he works with. Another thing that must have come in handy is the millions of dollars of net worth that he has acquired throughout his career.

Milo Ventimiglia’s net worth surpasses many of his This Is Us co-stars...

Teen comedies have been part of cinema since the 1980s. John Hughes elevated the genre with The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science. There was also a crop of fun teen movies in the '90s like She's All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Clueless. Audiences undeniably love these films because they're relatable and show a glorified version of high school, one where all the problems can be solved by the prom. Of course, not all teen movies are so wholesome and cookie-cutter.

Some teen movies go for broke with raunchy humor and nudity. R-rated teen comedies, which seemed to be the most popular in the 2000s, are arguably even funnier for certain viewers because they're not limited when it comes to sex and profanity. The best R-rated teen comedies offer self-aware commentary on what it means to be a teenager—and hold little back in the process.

Chris Evans is one of the most charming actors of his generation. He can seemingly do it all, from cult action like Snowpiercer to starring as a scene-stealing supporting cast member in movies like Knives Out and The Gray Man. These films are excellent and have their own dedicated fan bases, but without a doubt, Evans is best known for starring as Captain America in nine MCU movies to date.

Before Chris Evans donned the star-spangled shield as Steve Rogers, he made his movie debut in an underappreciated comedy called Not Another Teen Movie. This parody film spoofs 2000s teen movies such as She's All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, Never Been Kissed, Bring It On, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, American Beauty, The Breakfast Club, and Cruel Intentions. Evans stars as Jake Wyler, a pretty boy jock who makes a bet with his friends that he can transform...

When "10 Things I Hate About You" was released in 1999, it featured a cast of swoon-worthy young stars. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who wasn't sold on the movie at first), Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, and Larisa Oleynik were the film's core four, but the supporting cast was rounded out by actors like Gabrielle Union, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, and Allison Janney, and everyone delivers a fun performance. The contemporary movie is actually an adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play "The Taming of the Shrew," setting the romantic comedy at a modern high school instead of the olden days. It's about a pretty girl named Bianca (Oleynik) who isn't allowed to date until her uptight older sister Kat (Stiles) is taken; as a result, Cameron (Gordon-Levitt) pays the rambunctious Patrick (Ledger) to woo Kat. Hijinks ensue.

If you're a fan of the classic teen comedy, but you're getting tired of rewatching Kat recite the titular poem,...

If you watch a lot of Hallmark holiday movies, you'll notice faces that reappear over and over again. Hallmark is nothing if not reliant on safe, predictable storytelling, and this tendency extends to the people they hire to act in their made-for-tv films -- once you've proven that you can provide a stable, likable presence in a lead role, they'll keep on booking you. 

But while Hallmark male stars need to personify whatever romantic fantasy Hallmark is selling -- whether that's sensitive, or caring, or supporting, or rugged, or good at fighting fires -- their actresses have an altogether different responsibility. Since a large portion of the Hallmark viewership is made up of women, these actresses need to be aspirational and, above all else, relatable. We need to be able to see ourselves in them, which isn't as easy a task as it sounds. So when they find a performer who can do it well,...

Hollywood is a curious place—just ask Kieran Culkin. The actor—who has been acting since he was a wee child—recently recounted a story about his first professional acting job, and it does not paint the director in the best light. Unless you think teasing and bullying a kid on set is a totally fine and chill thing to do.

While speaking with the men of the SmartLess podcast (via Variety)—hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett—Culkin was asked about, and then told, the story of his first acting job. The Succession and A Real Pain star recalled filming a commercial that had "something to do with learning disabilities," which made the director feel the need to hurl insults at the young child to get him into character, leaving the hosts of the podcast nearly speechless in the process.

Kieran Culkin Knows A Thing or...

How Did Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Respond To Blake Lively’s Lawsuit? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Justin Baldoni has enlisted the expertise of a prominent Hollywood attorney, who wasted no time in delivering a sharp and resolute response to Blake Lively’s recent sexual harassment lawsuit against his client.

This comes after months of swirling rumors about on-set tensions while filming Colleen Hoover’s novel adaptation, It Ends With Us. Lively has officially taken legal action against the 40-year-old actor. The latest situation escalated the behind-the-scenes drama in the public spotlight.

Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

According to TMZ, The 37-year-old actress has filed a lawsuit against the movie’s co-star and director. She alleged a series of distressing events of sexual harassment that have allegedly caused her significant emotional turmoil.

Trending Chris Martin Offers Glimpse Into His Bond With Dakota Johnson, Calls Her His “Best Friend”

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New Year’s Eve felt a bit different in 1999. Not simply because it was a different time but because of the pesky “year 2000 problem” that’s more commonly referred to as Y2K. The world anticipated global computer system failures that would cause the shutdown of technology everywhere, including power. It created a widespread panic that entailed people prepping for an actual apocalypse. Except, once the clock struck midnight, nothing happened. The computers adjusted just fine, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the world moved on in a blink.

Y2K director/co-writer Kyle Mooney and co-writer Evan Winter imagine what could’ve happened had the Y2K bug actually triggered catastrophe, marrying an apocalyptic horror movie with a raucously entertaining teen comedy.

Mooney, a millennial making his directorial feature debut with Y2K, remembers that specific point in time well. He recalls, “I mean, it was just such a disappointment.

6 Movies to Watch if You Liked ‘Our Little Secret’ on Netflix: Lindsay Lohan’s delightful return to the rom-com genre continues to charm audiences, with Netflix’s new Christmas outing, Our Little Secret offering a perfect blend of family drama, romance, and screwball comedy. Directed by Stephen Herek, the film brings Old Hollywood sensibilities to a modern Christmas story, complete with Lohan’s sharp charismatic screen presence and a story about reconciling with the past. The story follows Avery (played by Lohan), a sharp and successful business consultant, as she prepares for her first encounter with the wealthy and eccentric family of her boyfriend, Cam (Jon Rudnitsky), during a four-day Thanksgiving weekend. However, things take a turn when she discovers that Cam’s sister Cassie (Katie Baker) is also bringing home her boyfriend, Logan (Ian Harding)—Avery’s childhood best friend and ex-boyfriend, with whom she had a messy breakup a decade ago.

Vin Diesel shares a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and co-star Paul Walker, marking 11 years since the actor’s untimely death. Diesel and Walker starred together in the Fast & Furious franchise, beginning with the 2001 original, where Walker played Brian O’Conner, an undercover cop who infiltrates Dominic Toretto’s (Diesel) world of illegal street racing. The two actors became synonymous with the franchise, anchoring it through multiple sequels that transitioned the series from street racing to high-stakes heists and global adventures.

In a post on Instagram, Diesel commemorated 11 years since Walker's death. Tragically, Walker died in a car crash on November 30, 2013, at the age of 40, during a production break for Furious 7. His death deeply affected moviegoers and his co-stars, with the film’s final scenes serving as a tribute to Walker as Brian symbolically drove off into the sunset. Sharing a touching photo of the two together, Diesel...

When Amy Heckerling scored a teen comedy hit in 1995 with "Clueless" by working from the Jane Austen's 1816 novel "Emma," Hollywood figured there might be a potential goldmine in youth-skewing films based on classic works of fiction. Gil Junger certainly found this to be the case with "10 Things I Hate About You," his high school-set take on William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," while Robert Iscove scored a box office hit with his "Pygmalion" riff "She's All That." So it wasn't all that shocking when Roger Kumble found intrigue and no shortage of sex appeal via "Cruel Intentions," his scheming rich kids reworking of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' "Les Liaisons dangereuses."

Why did the film work so well? Columbia Pictures' willingness to release the film with an R rating allowed Kumble to push much further with the sensuality. He also had an absolute juggernaut of a young cast in Sarah Michelle Gellar,...

Freddie Prinze Jr. is one of the most beloved stars who reigned in the ’90s, starring in a number of movies now considered a classic – remember Scooby Doo?

Wow that was comedy gold, even though Prinze Jr once revealed he didn’t have a particularly fun experience shooting the movie.

This time round, the star is opening up about the reason he hated acting in general during the beginning stages of his career.

Freddie Prinze Jr.’s Mom Didn’t Want Him To Have Anything To Do With Acting

Freddie Prinze Jr. has come a long way in Hollywood, not only due to the success of his movies, but the way his mindset has evolved since the days he was just coming out of his first big break.

“When I was a kid, my mom was like, ‘Absolutely not. It’s just not gonna be your life,’ ” Prinze Jr., now 48, told hosts Randy Spelling,...

Dancing With the Stars has opened the door for new opportunities for some celebrities who have competed on the show. In Season 33, The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei and his fiance Kelsey Anderson went from reality TV stars to popular influencers. Model Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko's showmance made constant headlines. Even former mirrorball trophy winner and 90s actor, Alfonso Ribeiro, found himself with a brand-new career as the show's co-host.

However, not every celebrity who gets approached to be on DWTS finds it a great opportunity for their career. A certain Hollywood actor turned down the chance to be a contestant for fears that he wouldn't be able to land any more serious acting roles. For this actor, the thought of competing on the beloved reality TV show would just do the opposite for his career.

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After a fall-off in popularity (and quality) throughout much of the 1990s, teen-skewing comedies were suddenly all the rage in Hollywood again at the turn of the millennium. The "Pygmalion"-inspired "She's All That" kicked off the craze, which included such highs as "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Dick," and more lows than I care to remember. These films were quite clearly the offspring of John Hughes' 1980s classics, but they could rarely come close to the mix of insouciance and sentimentality that made his films snap. They also weren't very funny, which didn't help.

The best film of this brief renaissance by far was Peyton Reed's "Bring It On," which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020. Working from a spiky-sexy-hilarious screenplay by Jessica Bendinger, Reed's movie kicks off with an exuberant opening cheer routine and never loses an ounce of zip on its way to a thrilling...

Bridgerton‘s fourth season is officially in production at Netflix, and as the new lead, Yerin Ha joins the mix as Benedict’s (Luke Thompson) Lady in Silver, Sophie, but what can fans anticipate from the latest romance at the center of Shondaland’s hit? TV Insider caught up with Ha at the Dune: Prophecy premiere in New York City on October 3o. Ha plays Young Kasha in the series, and we couldn’t help but ask the star about possible pop culture influences on Benedict and Sophie’s love story. After all, Season 3 of Bridgerton was heavily influenced by rom-coms such as Pretty in Pink and She’s All That. Focus Features/courtesy Everett Collection Ha admits there aren’t a lot of direct influences or inspirations surrounding Benedict and Sophie’s romance, outside of the Cinderella story format plucked from Julia Quinn’s book, An Offer From a Gentleman.

An enduring trope is seen in bad boy and good girl movies that highlights one of the most intriguing romantic pairings. For audiences, there's always been something alluring about the bad boy. He's dangerous and unpredictable, but he has a softer side that makes it all the more effective when the audience sees him fall in love. By contrast, good girls sometimes live lives that are too sheltered and secure but offer a sweet and innocent personality. Together, these boys and girls offer each other romance and purpose.

That's the setup for many good-girl-bad-boy pairings in movies and television and has resulted in some memorable examples of the trope. While this kind of pairing is most prevalent in teen projects, it can also be found in some of the best Disney couples, and even in some of the adult pairings on modern television. The best examples of the pairing endure...

Teen rom-coms are one of the most popular movie genres. While these films might not always follow groundbreaking storylines or deeper themes, movies like 10 Things I Hate About You or Clueless have stood the test of time and have earned the love of viewers everywhere. Whether they are predictable or not, teen rom-coms are lighthearted fun that many audiences enjoy.

Some of the best teen rom-coms stand out for the unique love stories they portray or, thanks to the chemistry between the leads. Often, these rom-coms might not be the most original films out there, yet still captivate audiences with innocent teen romances. There are many teen rom-coms that have become cult classics and are beloved by fans, even if they didn't receive the best reviews. Others are adored both by the critics and the public. But the best teen rom-coms are the ones that have the perfect mixture of teen romance,...

Who cares about the possible destruction of the space-time continuum if you can go back to the 2000s and stop a murder, right? The teens in Netflix’s time-traveling slasher film Time Cut face that question and opt to give the past a makeover, just like in She’s All That.

Madison Bailey (Outer Banks), Antonia Gentry (Ginny & Georgia), Michael Shanks (Virgin River), and Griffin Gluck (Cruel Summer) star. The cast also includes Rachael Crawford (When Night Is Falling), Jordan Pettle (Murdoch Mysteries), Megan Best (Nobody), Samuel Braun (Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters), Sydney Sabiston (All Fun and Games), and Kataem O’Connor (The Way Home).

Netflix’s Tudum offers this synopsis: “When Lucy Field (Bailey) discovers a time machine — just another day in the life of a high school science whiz — she decides to travel back and prevent the crime that’s haunted her young life: the murder of...

As Trap surpasses the $80 million mark at the global box office, M. Night Shyamalan is getting to work on his next title.

The Academy Award nominee thanked audiences of his latest thriller on social media as he got to work on his upcoming 17th feature film, sharing a photo of the bright red notebook he’s using for the process.

“As a ritual for each film, I pick a notebook that speaks to me and I write notes, ideas for the new film in that. When it’s overflowing with ideas, I go to outline then script,” wrote Shyamalan in the post. “This is the notebook for movie 17! This bright red felt just right! As #Trapmovie passes 80 million in theaters, I am so grateful and begin the new one inspired by all the support you have given me over the years.”

In Trap, Josh Hartnett plays a man who takes...

The best rom-coms on Netflix showcase classics and provide new, originally produced content. The streaming service proves its love of the genre with a healthy dose of first-rate romantic comedies in its massive digital library. Netflix doesn't just bring in the best rom-coms from theatrical releases, but it also loves to dip its toes into the genre with its original movies, and the results have been successful. In the same way the horror genre was on its last legs in the early '90s, romantic comedies have been a mostly untapped resource over the past few years.

With Netflix stepping up to the plate with original content like the adaptation of Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before and the workplace rom-com Set It Up, romantic comedies are edging their way back into the spotlight. However, there are a lot of movies and TV shows on Netflix,...

Paul Walker Once Turned Down Superman’s Role( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The American actor Paul Walker became immensely popular as Brian O’Conner in the popular action franchise Fast and Furious. But did you know he was once offered a DC Comics superhero role? However, Paul turned it down because he did not want to be remembered by that particular comic book character. He sought advice from the maker of the first Superman movie, Richard Donner, starring Christopher Reeve. Scroll below for more.

Paul came into the limelight after appearing on the television soap opera The Young and the Restless. He gained recognition for his work in movies, including She’s All That and Varsity Blues. Walker became a global star after doing The Fast and the Furious in 2001. His final film role was Furious 7, which was released after his death in 2013. He was also seen in Fast X, which the...

Chris Evans is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now. He rose to fame for playing comic book superheroes, like the Human Torch in The Fantastic Four duology. But it was Evans' iconic role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that turned him into a household name. But this super stardom didn't happen overnight.

In a 2009 interview with The Boston Globe, before his career really took off, Evans said, "Luckily, my first couple of movies were really terrible" and then goes on to name a few. What were the movies on his list? And are these movies really as bad as Chris Evans claims?

Not Another Teen Movie (2001)

Not Another Teen Movie R Release Date December 14, 2001Director Joel GallenCast Jaime Pressly, Mia Kirshner, Randy Quaid, Chris Evans, Chyler Leigh, Eric Christian Olsen, Deon RichmondMain Genre Comedy

Not Another Teen Movie might have been Chris Evan's second feature-length film,...

In 2001, Paul Walker was on his way to superstardom. He'd had back-to-back supporting roles in 1999 hits Varsity Blues and She's All That, and the first Fast and the Furious movie had just been released, with Walker and co-star Vin Diesel receiving the majority of the film's praise. But it wasn't the blockbuster franchise that we know and love today yet, so Walker was still starring in smaller projects, too. One such title put him back behind the wheel just a few months after the release of The Fast and the Furious, but it's a totally different kind of thrill ride.

Addison Rae has reignited her pop career with “Diet Pepsi,” her first solo release since last year. It also marks Rae’s first official release on Columbia Records.

The dreamy new song has Rae channeling Born to Die-era Lana Del Rey. It’s a love song full of nostalgic imagery as it explores young love. “When we drive in your car, I’m your baby (So sweet)/Losing all my innocence in the backseat,” she sings on the chorus.

A black-and-white video released alongside the track’s debut and captures Rae riding shotgun,...

You might as well call the 2000s the decade of the parodies. You had hilariously funny parodies such as the Scary movie series, Date Movie, Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans, Superhero Movie and Tropic Thunder all come out during this time period. And we can't forget about one of the most memorable parodies of them all, Not Another Teen Movie. This film is currently streaming on Netflix, and we can't wait to rewatch it!

Not Another Teen Movie is a teen parody movie that was directed by Joel Gallen from a screenplay co-written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson. It was released in theaters by Sony Pictures Releasing in December 2001, ultimately grossing a worldwide total of $66.5 million against a $15 million budget.

While the film's plot is mainly based on the '90s teen rom-com She's All That, it also satirizes other popular...

Without hyperbole, Michael Patrick Jann ("The State") and Lona Williams' ("Sugar & Spice") mockumentary comedy film about a small-town Minnesota beauty pageant is my favorite comedy film, ever. As a former teenage Midwest beauty queen myself, "Drop Dead Gorgeous" speaks to me on a religious level. My blood is not red, it is Mount Rose, and I am an American Teen Princess Pageant girl for life. "Drop Dead Gorgeous" turns 25 this year — one of the many teen girl masterpieces released in 1999 — but is still criminally underseen due to the film's poor box office performance at the time of release and subsequent years of physical releases being out of print. It's a shame because the cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Allison Janney, Kirstie Alley, Denise Richards, Brittany Murphy, Amy Adams (her debut role!), Alexandra Holden, Nora Dunn, Mo Gaffney, Will Sasso, Matt Malloy, Mike McShane, Mindy Sterling, Sam McMurray, and...

When it comes to the golden age of horror films—hell, the golden age of films in general, I will die on the hill arguing that it is the late 1990s into the early 2000s. Sure, you might have incredibly valid reasons to argue against that, but this was a time of peak cinema when it comes to my personal media consumption. I consider it a source of pride that my strongest trivia category, were I to encounter it, would easily be Teen Movies of the late ‘90s into the early ‘00s. You see, I was at the perfect age for those movies to make an impact—a nerdy preteen with no siblings who was often glued to the TV. While everyone can easily recall gems like 10 Things I Hate About You, She’s All That, Bring it On, and Mean Girls, there are an equally large amount of teen...

There’s a sequel to the ’90s slasher movies I Know What You Did Last Summer and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer in the works, aiming for a July 18, 2025 release – and while we know Jennifer Love Hewitt is in talks to reprise the role of heroine Julie James, we’re still waiting to hear whether or not Freddie Prinze Jr. is going to agree to return as Ray Bronson. In the meantime, Prinze has reteamed with his Head Over Heels co-star Monica Potter and his She’s All That co-star Kevin Pollak for the thriller The Girl in the Pool, which is set to receive a theatrical, digital, and on demand release on July 26th, courtesy of Quiver Distribution. With that date just a few weeks away, a trailer for the film has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Dakota Gorman, who has acting...

Shyamalan played an uncredited role in She's All That and made significant contributions to the script. His rewrite of the movie helped enhance the relationship dynamics and iconic scenes. Shyamalan's involvement in She's All That showcases his versatility beyond horror and sci-fi genres.

M. Night Shyamalan is known for his work in horror and sci-fi, but before his big break with The Sixth Sense, he secretly made a 1999 teen comedy possible. M. Night Shyamalans career as a filmmaker began in 1998 with the comedy-drama Wide Awake, but he rose to fame as both a director and writer with the psychological horror thriller The Sixth Sense. Since then, Shyamalan has become best known for his work in the horror genre with movies like The Visit and Knock at the Cabin, as well as sci-fi with films like Signs and The Happening.

Shymalan has also served as either producer or writer (and sometimes...

The American Pie franchise has had a lasting impact due to its cast, originality, and memorable moments, making it the quintessential teen comedy. The best way to watch all the American Pie movies is either by release date or chronological order, simplifying the decision-making process. American Pie and American Pie 2 are the most successful entries in terms of box office gross, while American Wedding had the lowest earnings and weakest group dynamic.

Whether in chronological order or by release date, all nine American Pie movies in the franchise are sure to give viewers a good laugh. While the teen comedy genre has faded, American Pie left a strong impression on audiences mainly because of its cast, originality, and ridiculously memorable moments. Even though other teen comedies, like Not Another Teen Movie, She's All That, and Get Over It, have their supporters, American Pie reigns supreme as the quintessential teen comedy franchise.

Best known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight novels, Ashley Greene’s casting was met with controversy among fans as she is 7 inches (18 cm) taller than her character, as described in the novel.

Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen and Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale appear deeply concentrated while strategizing in a scene from the “Twilight” saga (Credit: Summit Entertainment)

Response to Fan Expectations

In an interview with MTV in March 2008, Ashley addressed the criticism. “Uh, that’s the biggest complaint about me actually; I’m 5-foot-5. I’m much, much taller than Alice is described, but who is 4-foot-10 anyways?”

“Well, when I read the book, I could see that, and she’s the actress that Stephenie put on her site and said, ‘This is what I think she looks like in my head,’ so that’s natural that everyone else would have...

The Western is a genre that's mostly gone by the wayside in recent decades, as portraits of straight-shooting American heroes and uncomplicated "bad guys" have become less digestible to the public. While popular neo-Westerns (like "Justified" or the works of Taylor Sheridan) and perspective-changing genre breakdowns have made a splash in recent yers, the genre has mostly died out. Of the relics that remain, few are as prolific and familiar as "Bonanza," a Western series that ran for an impressive 14 seasons on NBC in the '60s and '70s.

As a long-running TV series, "Bonanza" was able to chart the change — or stubborn lack thereof — within the genre and the country, frankly addressing topics like racism and bigotry while also delivering regular laughs and a dash of melodrama to loyal viewers. The series starred Lorne Green as widower Ben Cartwright and Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Michael Landon as Ben's three sons.

Matthew Lillard has been voicing Shaggy in Scooby-Doo movies and TV series since the first live-action theatrical film in 2002. After replacing original voice actor Casey Kasem, Lillard has lent his voice to Shaggy in every Scooby-Doo animated TV series since 2010, except in the 2023 HBO spinoff Velma. Warner Bros. produced 25 direct-to-video animated Scooby-Doo movies from 2010-2023, all featuring Lillard as Shaggy.

An upcoming installment in the Scooby-Doo franchise will see Matthew Lillard returning as the voice of Shaggy, a role he's been playing in movies and TV shows for the past 22 years. After starring in films like Hackers, Scream, and She's All That, Matthew Lillard took on the role of the snack-loving and easily spooked Shaggy Rogers in the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo film. He later reprised this role in the 2004 sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. Years later, when longtime Shaggy voice actor Casey Kasem announced his retirement due to health problems, Lillard...

When Cruel Intentions came out in 1999, it was riding a wave of teenage movies. Now turning 25 years old, Roger Kumble’s iconic teen drama was following in the footsteps of other hits of its time, such as Clueless, 10 Things I Hate About You, and She’s All That, adapting a markedly non-kid-oriented literary classic into a film aimed at audiences around the age of 16. The work that Kumble, who acts as the film’s director and screenwriter, picked was Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 game-changing novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, probably best known by moviegoers from the 1988 Stephen Frears picture Dangerous Liaisons, starring Glenn Close and John Malkovich.

There’s something uniquely cinematic about romantic comedies — something that makes them a natural fit for the movies and vice-versa. There’s an intoxicating alchemy that allows us to believe in the magic of meet-cutes, happily-ever-afters, and all the agonizing contrivances that tend to pop up between the two. Love it seems gives storytellers permission to transpose the stuff of operas and fables into the fabric of real (or at least overly glossed but still recognizable) life.

On paper, a film like “Pretty Woman” might be a retrograde fairy tale about a sex worker with a heart of gold and the rich businessman who can afford it, but the chemistry between Julia Roberts and Richard Gere is so explosive that you surrender to the sentiment of it all. Literally nothing in Richard Curtis’ “Love Actually” makes sense if you stop and think about it for even a few seconds. The...

The 10th annual Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival hosted its biggest crowd to date at this year’s event, with 2,000 attendees packing the Arlington Theater to hear artisans behind Oscar-nominated films discuss their projects.

After one-on-one conversations, honorees Stephane Ceretti, visual effects supervisor on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Billie Eilish and Finneas, songwriters on “Barbie’s” “What Was I Made For,” Ludwig Göransson, composer on “Oppenheimer,” Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, production designers on “Barbie,” Kazu Hiro, makeup artist on “Maestro,” Jennifer Lame, editor on “Oppenheimer,” Rodrigo Prieto, cinematographer on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Michael Semanick, re-recording mixer on “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Holly Waddington, costume designer on “Poor Things,” gathered for a panel discussion.

Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay challenged the honorees to name their favorite rainy day movies.

“Amadeus,” came up a few times. Goransson mentioned he had two...

Usher & Jennifer Goicoechea’s Combined Net Worth Revealed! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Usher Raymond IV, popularly known as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who rocked the Super Bowl 2024 with his performance at halftime. The singer is known for his R&b and pop hits. The music artist released his debut album at an early age, and over the years, he has amassed an impressive fortune. Raymond recently got his marriage license with his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Goicoechea, ahead of the Halftime Show.

The R&b hitmaker released his debut album before age twenty, and around 500,000 copies were sold. He was in high school then. He gained fame and recognition after releasing his second album, My Way, in 1997. He entered the Billboard Hot 100 because of a few of the songs on this album. He earned significant fame in the 2000s.

One of Usher’s most popular albums is Confessions,...

Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton in Lisa Frankenstein Photo: Michele K. Short/Focus Features Screenwriter Diablo Cody was done dirty upon the release of Jennifer’s Body, a horror film inappropriately marketed to teenage boys that only later found its proper cult following in the form of terror-loving girls and women.

Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton in Lisa FrankensteinPhoto: Michele K. Short/Focus Features

Screenwriter Diablo Cody was done dirty upon the release of Jennifer’s Body, a horror film inappropriately marketed to teenage boys that only later found its proper cult following in the form of terror-loving girls and women. It...

In January of 1999, two teen movies opened back to back and kicked off what would be one of the most extraordinary years for youth-oriented movies in the history of Hollywood. Both were No. 1 at the box office their first weekend. Both boasted remarkable casts of rising stars — they even shared a star in Paul Walker. And both whipped ancient genre conventions into new combinations that made them fresh and new. Yet for all their similarities, “Varsity Blues” and “She’s All That” couldn’t have been more different: one an R-rated sports drama that tempered its inspirational coming-of-age drama with surprisingly harsh depictions of misogyny and physical and mental abuse, the other a sweet, good-natured romantic comedy nearly as innocent as a Mickey Rooney-Judy Garland vehicle from the 1940s. In their similarities and differences lies the key to why 1999 was such a great year for movies of their type — the 1939 of teen movies.