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What do you think of when The Black List is mentioned? In the scope of television and movies, the first feature that comes to mind is probably James Spader’s long-running NBC series from 2013. To documentarians and the like, it’s probably The Black List film interview series that aired on HBO years ago. Unbeknownst to many, that same term is connected to something extremely important in Hollywood as well. Originating over 20 years ago and conceived by then-development executive Franklin Leonard, this version of The Black List is a survey (curated by over 500 studio and production company executives) that showcases the “most-liked” but not-yet-produced screenplays.

In the past, this list has had some prominent movies pop up on it, including 2022’s The Menu (which made the list in 2019) and 2024’s Challengers, as well as Lift (released the same year and making an appearance on the list in 2021). As much as...

Damien Chazelle's "La La Land" is a bittersweet tale of a romance that almost was. The story of Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) is of a love that is very much requited and yet, due to circumstances, simply cannot be. That theme of a near-miss is very much the real-life story of the movie as well as its fictional narrative in a number of ways. For one, the film infamously nearly won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Although this was less an instance of a near-miss and more just a genuine mistake, there was a good minute there where the filmmakers thought it actually happened.

That's not the only near-miss that "La La Land" experienced during its journey from inception, to cinemas, to awards season. When the film was first being developed, Chazelle had two completely different actors in mind for the leading roles: Miles Teller and Emma Watson.

Movie stardom is incredibly difficult to achieve, and even more difficult to maintain. Once an actor finds that breakthrough role, they're immediately faced with the challenge of giving their fans what they want while also, depending on their level of ambition, taking on roles that will hopefully expand their range (or at the very least keep them from getting stuck in a creative rut). Some actors correctly identify that their audience isn't looking for much in the way of variance (John Wayne is a perfect example of this), while others are determined to throw a curveball here and there (as Sylvester Stallone's unwisely did with poorly received comedies like "Rhinestone" and "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot"). Mess with expectations too much, and the fans will stop trusting you to deliver.

Wayne and Stallone at least had a go-to mode of movie they could return to as needed to satisfy their audiences.

If it can be said, and Anthony Mackie has said it, the new Captain America has "made a lot of dudes famous." At least that's the claim he's sticking with in a new video titled "Anthony Mackie's Memories."

One of the fellas he claims to have given the good ol' Mackie Bump to in the Entertainment Weekly video? Ryan Gosling. As in, Mickey Mouse Club's Ryan Gosling. Are You Afraid of the Dark? star Ryan Gosling. Young Hercules star Ryan Gosling. The Notebook's Ryan Gosling.

Why Does Anthony Mackie Say He Made Ryan Gosling Famous?

In the charming and funny 14-minute clip filled with truly fascinating anecdotes, the actor goes through almost his entire filmography to share silly, one-of-a-kind stories from his time working on various sets, and reflects on the career he's made for himself while also making other dudes famous.

"You know I made this guy famous,...

Typically, when a movie includes a cast of well-established actors and celebrities, the odds of it getting turned into a critical and commercial success should be high. However, over the years, there have been many instances when those incredible casts get severely misused. 2024 has been no exception, as the release of Borderlands became one of the latest victims of this issue.

Despite having Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the ensemble, the movie performed poorly among critics and audiences. Aside from Black's standout voice work, the actors felt miscast, resulting in phoned-in performances. Other examples from 2024 include Netflix originals like Atlas and A Family Affair, where famous actors have weak and clichd material to work with. Many movies have failed to use their stacked casts properly, yet these examples stung the most to viewers.

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Emma Stone didnt take any breaks after her second Oscar, and her follow-up project, Kinds of Kindness, is now streaming and she plays three different characters in it. Emma Stones acting career began on TV in the early 2000s, and she made her big screen debut in the 2007 comedy Superbad. Stone built a career in comedy with movies like The House Bunny and Zombieland, and her big break arrived in 2010 with the comedy Easy A. Stone continued playing comedic roles after that, and her first drama role arrived in 2011 with The Help.

Since then, Stone has mixed her comedy roles with performances in projects from other genres, such as superheroes with both The Amazing Spider-Man movies, action with Gangster Squad, and musicals with La La Land. The latter gave Stone her first Academy Award for Best Actress, and in 2024, she won her second Oscar in the same category for Poor Things,...

While reflecting on his time working with DC, screenwriter Will Beall cites Back to the Future II as an inspiration for an early Justice League script.

In an interview with The Wrap, Beall talked about his experiences working on DC films. Baell has worked on other films such as Gangster Squad, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Concerning his work with DC, Baell wrote for Aquaman and described the experience as a positive one. When discussing his work on Zack Snyders Justice League, Beall said, I did a very early draft of Justice League. Some of it found its way into the Snyder cut. I was delighted that I could help.

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Will Beall's original Justice League script was inspired by Back to the Future Part II, featuring a post-apocalyptic future team-up. Beall's script was later replaced by David S. Goyer and Zack Snyder's three-film plan, with Beall receiving a "story by" credit in Zack Snyder's Justice League. Beall has contributed to other successful DC projects, such as Aquaman and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, showcasing his continued influence in the DC Universe.

Justice League's original screenwriter Will Beall has finally talked about his original concept and revealed the classic movie that inspired it. Beall was brought on by Warner Bros. to pen the script for Justice League in the summer of 2012, hot off his script for Gangster Squad and a year out from the release of Man of Steel. Beall then began penning a script for a Justice League movie before audience reactions to Man of Steel had even come out,...

Sean Penn is giving his take on straight actors playing roles of gay men, saying in a recent interview that he would not play Harvey Milk today.

Penn portrayed the openly gay politician in 2008’s Milk and earned his second Oscar for the film.

“I went 15 years miserable on sets,” Penn told The New York Times. “Milk was the last time I had a good time.”

He continued, “It could not happen in a time like this. It’s a time of tremendous overreach. It’s a timid and artless policy toward the human imagination.”

After starring in the film directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Dustin Lance Black, Penn went on to star in films like Fair Game (2010), The Tree of Life (2011), This Must Be the Place (2011), Gangster Squad (2013), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), The Gunman (2015), The Professor and the Madman (2019), Licorice Pizza (2021), and many more.

There was a time when writer Will Beall was one of Hollywood's most sought-after writers. However, after the star-studded Gangster Squad failed to meet expectations, that all changed. 

Warner Bros. still turned to him for help with expanding its DC Universe, though, and he's credited with working on both Aquaman and...Zack Snyder's Justice League?! The reason Beall got a "Story by" credit on that director's cut is because he was once tasked with writing a vaguely similar Justice League movie which, believe it or not, Ben Affleck was eyed to direct (years being cast as Batman).

The project started taking shape in the early 2010s and was ultimately scrapped when Warner Bros. put all of its eggs in Zack Snyder's basket. In this feature, we take a look at what might have been, delving into everything we know about Beall's plans for this scrapped project.

To see how...

Stone's advice helped writer Julio Torres create a successful Papyrus sketch for SNL. Exceeding SNL's formula, the sketch stood out with a relatable premise and a funny character. Torres says: I think the humor comes not from making fun of him, but from seeing qualities in him that we can relate to.

According to writer Julio Torres, a piece of advice from Emma Stone helped inspire Ryan Gosling's incredible "Papyrus" sketch on Saturday Night Live. The sketch, which follows Gosling as a man haunted by the "Papyrus" font that's used for the Avatar franchise, was a breakout success for the long-running NBC show. It even inspired a sequel when Gosling hosted SNL earlier this year, with the follow-up expanding on the original and incorporating Avatar: The Way of Water.

As he prepares to debut his new HBO show Fantasmas, Torres is looking back on a key piece of...

300: Rise of An Empire features returning characters and introduces new ones, continuing the battles between Athens, Sparta, and Persia. The sequel explores the aftermath of King Leonidas' death, with Themistokles taking on the role of the lead warrior against Xerxes and Artemisia. The highly stylized 300 movies, criticized for historical inaccuracy, provide an action-packed and dramatic experience for viewers.

300: Rise of An Empire sees a number of characters and cast members carry over from the first film. Loosely based on historical truths, both 300 and its sequel 300: Rise of an Empire tell the story of the battles between Athens, Sparta, and Persia. Though known for their highly stylized elements, the ultra-quotable 300 movies are widely criticized for their lack of historical accuracy despite finding its drama in being a sweeping period piece.

300, which was released in 2006, focuses on action movie star Gerard Butlers King Leonidas and his quest to...

At long last, Eddie Murphy is reprising his role as street-smart cop Axel Foley in the fourth instalment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, which is set to hit Netflix this summer. But, it isn’t easy being a middle aged action star. It’s been nearly thirty years since we last saw Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, and in a recent interview with People Magazine he admitted that the shoot was a “rough one”.“I did Axel Foley when I was in my 20s. I am not in my 20s anymore,” he said. At any rate, Murphy won’t be the only aged actor from the original to show up, with many of the classic Beverly Hills Cop cast members are set to join him in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. Here’s everything we know about Beverly Hills Cop 4!

Who’s making it?

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley...

Actor Sylvester Stallone is currently hard at work on the second season of the Paramount+ series Tulsa King. He's now revealed a new sneak peek at Season 2 by posting an image from the set with one of his co-stars for the upcoming new episodes.

Previously, it was reported that Frank Grillo would be featured in Season 2 of Tulsa King. He will have a large presence in Season 2 as a series regular, playing the role of Kansas City mobster Bill Bevilaqua. On Instagram, Stallone shared a new photo of himself alongside Grillo, playfully pretending to be giving his co-star an uppercut. Stallone noted in the caption, "On the set of Tulsa King with my fellow movie gangster, the great Frank Grillo." Notably, Grillo has played mobster-type roles in films like Gangster Squad.

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Other members of the ensemble cast of Tulsa King include Andrea Savage,...

Two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone and actor Ryan Gosling have starred together in three films to date and have been lauded for their on-screen chemistry. While they began with the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, the pairing worked wonders in the musical romance La La Land, which won Stone her first Oscar for Best Actress.

The two also had many memorable scenes in the Steve Carrell starrer Crazy, Stupid, Love, where they played a budding couple. According to co-director Glenn Ficarra, the makers went with Emma Stone because she was the only one who was not intimidated by Gosling’s presence during the audition.

Emma Stone Was Chosen For Crazy, Stupid, Love Because Of One Reason Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in La La Land

Actress Emma Stone has become one of the most prolific actresses working in the industry today. She won the Best Actress Oscar this year for...

[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in July 2023, and has since been updated.]

Ryan Gosling has that Ken-ergy. He’s Ken out of Ken. He’s Kendlessly Kentertaining. He’s the Kend all, be all. He’s the Kenvy of other actors. He’s impossible to not Kenjoy. He’s more, much more, than Kenough.

Gosling has had a long, fruitful career, but it’s safe to say that he’s never committed to a role as hard as he’s committed to the bit that was the “Barbie” press tour. Every interview and soundbite the Canadian actor gave in the publicity run for Greta Gerwig’s take on the iconic Mattel toy line has launched meme after meme, as he’s spoken about the importance of telling the tragic story of Barbie’s beau Ken. It’s a commitment that’s only seconded by his performance in the film itself, where he goes for broke with a hilarious, oblivious, and often sweet...

As a film star, Ryan Gosling is the recipient of multiple titles, such as Gangster Squad and Drive. Even so, the actor, 43, has not yet made an appearance in the superhero genre, despite having received a few role offers from Marvel and DC Studios.

Have you ever been astounded by the fortunate decisions that Hollywood’s best actors make to shape their careers? Consider the Barbie star, a strategic mastermind, when it comes to career-defining decisions. The actor made an especially wise decision when he graciously stepped aside from donning the character of Green Lantern in Martin Campbell’s 2011 flick.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)

This very role in Green Lantern, which Ryan Reynolds embraced with open arms, almost dimmed the vibrant light of his acting career.

Ryan Gosling’s Smart Move: The Impact of Saying No to Green Lantern

Ryan Gosling does not seem to...

Ryan Gosling stars in The Fall Guy, a new action-thriller based on the 1981 television series of the same name. In the upcoming film, Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a stuntman who finds himself thrown into an epic adventure when the actor he's doubling for goes missing. Seavers goes on the hunt for his missing partner, only to land in the middle of a much larger conspiracy.

Gosling is the perfect person to make a movie that involves the behind-the-scenes antics of the film industry because he's had such a long and prolific career. With a filmography going back nearly thirty years, Ryan Gosling has appeared in his fair share of popular movies, some of which did remarkably well at the box office. From La La Land to the smash hit Barbie, these are Ryan Gosling's highest-grossing films of all time, according to The Numbers.

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Ryan Gosling rocked the Oscars stage with his “I’m Just Ken” performance. The act became one of the central highlights of the event and garnered widespread appreciation. Despite failing to win his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, Gosling attracted worldwide attention for his memorable performance.

Ryan Gosling at Oscars | Source: ABC News

The 96th Academy Awards also raised several headlines when Ryan Gosling’s La La Land co-star Emma Stone revealed that she suffered a wardrobe malfunction during the “I’m Just Ken” act. Recently, when The Notebook star appeared at the SXSW Film Festival for the premiere of his upcoming The Fall Guy, the actor explained more about the viral moment with Stone.

What did Ryan Gosling say about the viral moment at the Oscars?

Ryan Gosling performing ‘I’m Just Ken’

It cannot be denied that the “I’m Just Ken” performance will be remembered as one...

Despite recent successes, Ryan Gosling's best moments on screen are with Emma Stone in films like La La Land and Crazy, Stupid, Love. The 2024 Oscars served as a reminder of the on-screen magic shared by Gosling and Stone, prompting hopes for a new film collaboration. While a joke tweet sparked rumors of a reunion in Ryan Gosling's upcoming sci-fi movie, it seems unlikely they'll work together soon.

One moment at the 2024 Oscars proved that Ryan Gosling needs to break an eight-year career streak and return to what made some of his greatest movies. Of course, Ryan Gosling has had no problem finding success in the past eight years, with the sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner 2049 and the $1 billion phenomenon of Barbie. However, many of Ryan Gosling's best movies came before his recent stretch, with The Gray Man and First Man being rather underwhelming in comparison.

For his iconic role as Ken in Barbie,...

Josh Brolin has cemented an indelible legacy in the television and film industry. Having followed his father, James Brolin’s footsteps, he began acting in the mid-1980s with small television roles and began to venture his steps into the film industry.

His breakout role eventually happened in 2007 when he portrayed Llewelyn Moss’s role in No Country for Old Men. Not only did that role catapult him to fame but also opened new doors in the acting world.

Josh Brolin as Warmaster Gurney Halleck in Dune

In a recent Instagram reel, he gave a house tour to his fans and recounted his 1980s memories especially when he got mocked by his Gangster Squad co-star, Sean Penn and the reason is indirectly Tom Cruise!

Sean Penn Subtly Made Fun of Josh Brolin During Pool Game Session!

Josh Brolin and Sean Penn in a still from Milk

In a new Instagram reel,...

A sequel to Sydney Sweeney’s sleeper hit movie Anyone But You might happen after the actress teased its possibility. Helmed by Will Gluck, the romantic comedy-drama emerged as one of the most successful titles this year, to the surprise of everyone.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You

The movie follows two college arch-nemes reuniting years after graduation to attend a wedding as a pretend couple. From there, they start to fall in love with each other.

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During her appearance in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, actress Sydney Sweeney hinted at a potential sequel to Anyone But You. She told the host:

“I’m just so thankful that everybody’s loving it… Maybe like a high nine chance.

Netflix has named Dan Lin, the producer of “The Lego Movie” and Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action adaptation, as the new Chairman of Film to replace Scott Stuber, the company announced Wednesday.

The film industry veteran will begin on April 1 and report to Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer. Stuber, who announced his exit last month and that he would step down in March, was with the streamer seven years.

“Dan’s experience as both an executive and a producer is marked by a consistent ability to draw in exceptional filmmakers,” content chief Bela Bajaria said in a statement. “But what really got my attention was his creation of Rideback, a dynamic community for filmmakers, fostering collaborative and creative environments. His visionary approach has led to the establishment of incubators and residencies, propelling the careers of extraordinary talent, as well as a steady slate of blockbuster films.

Barbie Star Ryan Gosling Movies Ranked As Per GlobalBox Office Numbers ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie starrer Barbie was one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. Ryan is undoubtedly a fine actor and has been part of many critically and commercially successful movies, from The Notebook to the Oscar-winning La La Land. Today, we have brought you the top ten highest-grossing films of the actor; keep scrolling for more.

The 2023 movie received a lot of accolades for its work, but people widely criticized Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s Oscar snub. Ryan and America Ferrera reacted to it and condemned the Academy for it. The movie won a few trophies this award season, including Ryan’s Critics Choice Awards for the song I’m Just Ken.

The Oscars are the most prestigious awards in the cinema world, and people wait with bated breaths to see if their favorite films,...

Emma Stone Starrer Poor Things Crosses $100 Million. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Emma Stone is getting praised not only for her performance in Poor Things but also for winning a few prestigious awards, and all eyes are on the Oscars now. The film, starring Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo alongside her, has achieved a significant milestone at the global box office. It is reportedly the second arthouse movie since the pandemic to accomplish that feat. The previous one was the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once.

The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and is based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, released in 1992. It is the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman in Victorian London who gets alive after a brain transplant as she embarks on self-discovery. The film has received some great reviews from the critics. Keep scrolling for more.

According to reports, Emma Stone’s Poor Things has...

Ryan Gosling’s reaction to Emma Stone’s BAFTA win is priceless as the fans hailed the actor after his reaction went viral. The on-screen chemistry of the duo has been one of the greatest and three films to their credit justifies that.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in Crazy, Stupid, Love

The friendship between the stars has been well documented across outlets. Also, the duo has always been comfortable working with each other as their bonding never comes in the way of hesitation prompting the duo to act naturally with ease.

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Ryan Gosling’s precious reaction to Emma Stone’s BAFTA win has won the internet.

With Poor Things racking up a lot of critical praise over the last three months, it's very clear that Emma Stone may have found the director who she can elevate her craft with, and that is Yorgos Lanthimos. As a whole, Poor Things has acquired 11 nominations going into awards night. It's a visually stunning film that feels ripped from a children's book, although, be advised, it does not have a level of children's content in the movie.

Every great director finds their one partner in crime who feeds off one another creatively. In the stories shared between Lanthimos and Stone during the award-season buzz, you can tell that the magic behind this project did not happen overnight. Emma Stone is great at just about anything. She'll take weak material and make it entertaining. Then she'll have something like this, a role that feels career-defining in the sense that she has...

Gosling and Stone's chemistry sizzles onscreen, making them a legendary screen duo in any era of Hollywood history. Crazy, Stupid, Love showcases their comedic timing and brings them together as a comedy dream team. La La Land capitalizes on their onscreen chemistry, earning them Oscar nominations and solidifying the film as a classic of the era.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have shared the screen together in three films, but how do the Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone movies rank from worst to best? The actors first collaborated in the 2011 rom-com Crazy, Stupid, Love. The effect was palpable, culminating (at least so far) with the 2016 Oscar juggernaut La La Land. Their chemistry has been noted by many of their collaborators, with Stone telling E! News that she couldn't "even imagine what my life would be without Ryan." Gosling leapt onto the scene in a smaller role in 2000's Remember the Titans,...

One cannot understate the impact Martin Brest's crime comedy "Beverly Hills Cop" had on popular culture when it was released in 1984. Between "Cop," the 1983 comedy "Trading Places," and Walter Hill's 1982 buddy film "48 Hrs.," Eddie Murphy was suddenly one of the largest and most striking movie stars in the world. His glib delivery and willingness to be crass rattled cinemas to an astonishing degree, and audiences began flocking to see Murphy in just about anything. Brest's film was made for a mere $13 million and would rack up about $316 million worldwide. It was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards.

In the film, Murphy played Axel Foley, a Detroit-based detective who says he's going on vacation to Beverly Hills, but who is secretly investigating the death of a friend, unbeknownst to his bosses. The film involves a lot of Murphy's bafflement at the posh, unusual, upscale...

"The Fall Guy" trailer is a hilarious and action-packed portrayal of an aging stuntman thrown into a harrowing adventure to save his ex-girlfriend's film. Ryan Gosling's diverse assortment of characters proves his consistent delivery of great and diverse performances in films that have gone largely unnoticed by the public. "Only God Forgives" is a must-watch for fans of the action genre and stylized thrillers, with its intense colors, subtle dialogue, and gripping cat-and-mouse game.

The Fall Guy's three-minute trailer reveals the story of a stunt double (Ryan Gosling) who is suddenly forced to take the spotlight. It looks to be a hilarious and action-packed portrayal of this aging stuntman who now must undergo a harrowing adventure in order to save his ex-girlfriend’s (Emily Blunt) film. Produced by Universal Pictures, the preview doesn’t take long to go from casually entertaining to wonderfully chaotic.

The stuntman in question is Colt Seavers,...

Now You See Me 3 is making significant progress after many years in development.

As reported by Screen Daily, Lionsgate International is forging ahead with the production of Now You See Me 3, and the studio is set to initiate sales for the film at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM), scheduled from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Morgan Freeman are all confirmed to reprise their roles from the previous two films. Ruben Fleischer has been appointed as the director for this installment, with Michael Lesslie currently working on the latest script draft. Alex Kurtzman and Bobby Cohen will continue to serve as producers.

Venom Director Joins Now You See Me 3, Says It's a 'Dream Come True'

The original Now You See Me film was released in 2013, receiving mixed reviews, primarily due to criticism of its ending. Nonetheless, it achieved significant success at the box office,...

Now You See Me 3 is finally moving forward at Lionsgate after years of anticipation, bringing back the magic of the original films. Ruben Fleischer, known for his successful films like Zombieland and Venom, is the perfect director to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. With Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Morgan Freeman expected to return, fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of illusions, heists, and FBI pursuits.

Magic is back. After seven years since the premiere of the second part of the saga, Now You See Me 3 finally delivers a positive update, since the movie is moving forward at Lionsgate. The first installment of Now You See Me, directed by Louis Leterrier, hit theaters in 2013 and was a smashing hit. With a budget of $75 million, it grossed around $351 million globally. The second part, directed by Jon M. Chu, was released in 2016 and cost about $120 million,...

Cats (2019) had a star-studded cast including James Corden, Judi Dench, and Taylor Swift, but became one of the most unpopular movies in recent memory. Amsterdam (2022) had potential as an Oscar-contending drama with an exceptional cast, but ended up being a lackluster disappointment despite the talent of Christian Bale and Margot Robbie. Suicide Squad (2016) failed to live up to expectations, despite an ensemble cast that included Will Smith and Margot Robbie, and missed the opportunity to be DC's answer to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

A handful of star-studded movies turned out to be total busts that ultimately wasted the cast's potential. Typically, an ensemble piece is a promising glimpse into the quality of any given film or television show's quality as well as an excellent marketing strategy for the content. In some cases, however, a film that appears to be great from the cast list and trailer alone simply doesn't...

Ryan Gosling's role as Ken in the new Barbie film is another memorable performance by the esteemed actor. He is a versatile performer with some exceptional roles, though he is largely known for his romantic performances in films like The Notebook and La La Land.

Though these famous Gosling roles are important stepping stones throughout his journey to becoming an A-list actor, there are some underrated performances he should also be recognized for. Some of these roles are from well-known titles, such as The Nice Guys, but Gosling deserves more credit for his performances. Other movies, like The Believer, are not frequently talked about but are hidden gems within his widespread experience as a prominent movie actor.

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Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

Crazy, Stupid, Love is actually quite a popular movie, despite the one creepy aspect in the rom-com that ruined the experience for many viewers.

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Movie scenes get cut all the time for various reasons, but these 10 scenes have the unique status of being cut before release due to being too controversial. Plenty of movies have faced controversy, with creatives or studios making bad calls in regard to some of the content that is put in feature releases. However, sometimes studio foresight is a useful tool, with the teams behind these 10 movies cutting scenes that they realized would be too controversial before the film was even released.

Typically, if a movie studio has a scene it deems too controversial to release, it will oftentimes try to bury it. However, information about these controversial scenes is occasionally released, albeit this is a rare occasion. Information about these controversial cut scenes is always interesting, as it gives an insight into what filmmakers consider too offensive for audiences. So, although they involve some touchy subjects,...

Throughout her storied career, Emma Stone has starred in a wide variety of movies, from raunchy teen comedies to Oscar-winning dramatic masterpieces. Some of Stone’s movies have been universally praised by critics, like Birdman and The Favourite, while others have been panned as one of the worst, like Marmaduke and Movie 43 – and there are plenty of middling efforts that rank somewhere in between. With challenging roles like a woman in recovery, an aspiring starlet, and a conniving courtier, Stone has earned a cabinet’s worth of awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

In 2017, Stone was included on Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Movie stars have to leave a huge impression on audiences to make this list. Stone is one of the few actors who can seamlessly transition between zany comedic roles and complex dramatic roles,...

The sprawling ensemble cast of Amy Heckerling's 1982 classic high school comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High is full of great actors who went on to have a wide variety of careers. An iconic coming-of-age movie based on Cameron Crowe's book of the same name, Fast Times at Ridgemont High revolves around a group of high schoolers as they contend with their first loves, thankless entry-level jobs, and awkward early sexual encounters. Some cast members from Fast Times at Ridgemont High went on to become huge stars with Academy Award wins, like Sean Penn and Forest Whitaker, whereas others have been more underrated, like Brian Backer and Amanda Wyss.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High was praised for being a more accurate reflection of high school life than the average teen comedy. It has stood the test of time as one of the best-remembered teen comedies of the 1980s and...

Drew Barrymore shared some very exciting news on the Feb. 23 episode of her talk show, "The Drew Barrymore Show," during which she revealed that she and longtime collaborator Adam Sandler are looking to do another movie together.

During the episode, Barrymore talked to her cohost Ross Matthews about how Tom Hanks and Robin Wright - who starred together in "Forrest Gump" - are teaming up for a new film together. Matthews said, "And I love when people we love in movies like reteam for a movie. So, I'm gonna ask you on behalf of everyone, you and Adam Sandler, are we doing another one?"

Barrymore confessed, "We are definitely talking about it. For sure." Matthews called it "breaking news."

"There's actual conversations happening?" he asked. "There's conversations to find the thing," Barrymore confirmed. "We're always, I think it's very script story specific, and yeah, we're actively seeking the right thing.

Normally, whenever Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling team up for a movie, you can’t keep people away from the movie theater – unless that movie is Gangster Squad. For projects like Crazy Stupid Love and La La Land, Stone and Gosling are the kind of classical movie stars audiences have always loved. They’re super funny, easy on the eyes, and they have really good chemistry together. No wonder both films have inspired as many GIFs as a popular CW TV show. However, not everything this duo touches turn into gold. In between Crazy Stupid Love and La La Land, the duo headlined another movie that the whole world has chosen to forget ever exist: Gangster Squad.

Saban Films will be giving the Jason Momoa Western The Last Manhunt a theatrical and VOD release this Friday, November 18th, and in anticipation of that date we’re proud to share an Exclusive clip from the film that gives a preview of how badass Momoa’s character is. You can watch it in the embed above.

In addition to starring in The Last Manhunt, Momoa also served as an executive producer and crafted the story with screenwriter Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, drawing inspiration from the oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe of California. The film has the following synopsis:

In 1909, amidst the dying old west, Willie Boy, a long distance Desert Runner by Chemehuevi tradition, falls in love with young native beauty, Carlota. Carlota’s father, a Chemehuevi shaman and local tribal leader, refuses to let the young couple be together. In a fatal confrontation, Carlota’s father falls dead...

Robert Patrick has received praise for his work on James Gunn's Peacemaker series, and here's a guide to his many other movie and TV show credits. Robert Patrick had no connections when he came to work in Hollywood during the '80s, and he credits b-movie producing legend Roger Corman with kicking off his career. He made his debut in 1986's Eye Of The Eagle, a low-budget action movie set in Vietnam. Patrick went on to star in a string of Corman productions, including reprising his Eye Of The Eagle role in Behind Enemy Lines. His first major studio movie was a small but memorable role in 1990's Die Hard 2, which led to his most iconic part.

Billy Idol was once considered for the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, but Robert Patrick nabbed the coveted role. His lean, wiry terminator made for a stark contrast against Arnold Schwarzenegger...

Here's every movie collaboration between Megan Fox and Will Arnett ranked. It's not uncommon for actors to bond while making a project, and to work together many times in the years that follow. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, for example, have appeared together in 11 movies, including the Zoolander duology and Starsky & Hutch. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone have also appeared together a few times, including crime movie Gangster Squad and the critically acclaimed La La Land.

Megan Fox and Will Arnett wouldn't be the first duo that comes to mind when it comes to screen pairings though. Arnett is closely linked with comedies such as Arrested Development or BoJack Horseman, while Fox is best known for her roles in the Transformers movie series or cult horror-comedy Jennifer's Body.

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Exclusive: Nick Nolte (Graves) and Jacqueline Bisset (Birds of Paradise) will star alongside Oliver Masucci (Fantastic Bests: The Secrets of Dumbledore) in Shelter Me, a pandemic-set psychological drama marking the directorial debut of actor Jake Weber.

The film will be Nolte and Bisset’s third together, on the heels of Peter Yates’ 1977 treasure-hunter adventure The Deep, based on Peter Benchley’s 1976 novel of the same name, and Til Schweiger’s 2018 Alzheimer’s dramedy, Head Full of Honey.

Shelter Me is an anthology of storylines set against the international backdrop of Covid-19. Masucci portrays Jon Boylan, an A.I. research scientist who is unable to intimately connect with members of his test group (Nolte and Bisset). He subsequently develops a remote monitoring system that exposes personal struggles, weaknesses and strengths during isolation that come to a reckoning, as their layers of personality begin to peel away.

The cast of Netflix‘s Beverly Hills Cop sequel, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley is expanding as several original stars join the roster. The streamer officially announced that Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot have all been added to the cast of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, the fourth entry into the film franchise. Together, these stars will reunite with Eddie Murphy who is reprising his role as Axel Foley. (Credit: Everett Collection) No details about the film’s plot have been disclosed at this time, but the film from director Mark Molloy and writer Will Beall, is currently in production. The cast includes the previously-announced Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Taylour Paige. The original Beverly Hills Cop debuted in 1984 and followed Murphy’s Foley as a Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation that leads him out west where he encounters a very different kind of culture in Beverly Hills.

Claws-out high school drama has inspired some pretty memorable movies. Youthful touchstones like Heathers, Cruel Intentions, and Mean Girls take the intensity of hormones and the cruelty of high school students, and mix them with snappy, era-appropriate dialogue and up-and-coming stars. It’s a potent cocktail that when mixed just right yields delicious results. Netflix is looking to follow that template with their new high school revenge comedy Do Revenge, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the co-writer of Thor: Love and Thunder who previously helmed Netflix’s Someone Great and created MTV’s Sweet/Vicious.

Will Do Revenge become the 2020s defacto teens-behaving-badly comedy? Only time will tell, but Do Revenge’s cast is enticing enough to suggest that the alchemy may be right for another mean girl magnum opus. Not sure where you’ve seen some of these fresh-faced stars before? Read below to find out.

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“Beverly Hills Cop 4” is ramping up and has added Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to its cast to star alongside Eddie Murphy, Netflix announced Monday.

The “Beverly Hills Cop” sequel also has an official title from Netflix, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.”

Production on the film is now under way, with Mark Molloy sitting in the director’s chair.

The logline for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley” is being kept under wraps, but the film is a follow-up to the trilogy of cop comedies in which Murphy plays Foley, a Detroit cop who is suspended from the force and travels to LA, only to find himself investigating the murder of a friend.

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Exclusive: Frank Grillo (Kingdom) has joined the action-thriller Black Lotus, starring eleven-time world kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven, which is in production in the Netherlands.

In the film from director Todor Chapkanov (Viking Quest), Verhoeven plays the role of special forces officer Matteo Donner. After his best friend died while on a joint mission, he roamed the world struggling with guilt. Back in Amsterdam he ends up in a one-man war in the streets and on the canals of the city. Between explosions, flying bullets and crashing cars, Donner has only one goal: to rescue the kidnapped daughter of his dead friend. Details as to the role that Grillo will be playing haven’t been disclosed. The film will also star Marie Dompnier (Black Box), Peter Franzén (Vikings), Rona-Lee Shim’on (Fauda), Magnus Samuelsson (The Last Kingdom), Simon Wan (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Kevin Janssens (Revenge) and Roland Møller (Atomic Blonde...

Exclusive: Ryan Phillippe (MacGruber), Mireille Enos (Hanna), Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks) and Taryn Manning (Orange Is the New Black) are the latest additions to Michelle Danner’s courtroom drama, Miranda’s Victim. They join an ensemble led by Abigail Breslin, which also includes Luke Wilson, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland, as previously announced.

The film will tell the true story of Trish Weir (Breslin), who in 1963 was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. Committed to putting her assailant in prison, Trish’s life is destroyed by America’s legal system as she triggers a law that transforms the nation. Her case notably results in the establishment of the Miranda rights afforded to criminal suspects taken in police custody, to ensure the admissibility of statements made during interrogation, as part of subsequent criminal proceedings.

Phillippe will play the ACLU lawyer Flynn, who successfully argues in front of the Supreme Court...

Tom Holland has proven a charming actor, capable of poignancy, humor, and super-heroic action. Stretching beyond his work as Spider-Man, he detoured into an adaptation of the Uncharted video game, coming off more as a cross between Indiana Jones and James Bond than an original character, which is not at all his fault. He is an appealing performer and you want to root for him to succeed.

The PS3 game this is based on works fine as a video game and its sequels but the simplified storytelling conventions for a video game need to be expanded and evolved for filmed entertainment. Here, screenwriters Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway let the fine cast and their audience down.

Bartender cum thief Nathan Drake (Holland) is recruited by Victor Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to help locate a hidden treasure. A treasure that Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas) thinks belongs to his family...

Something about movies like “Lawless” gets the blood pumping. Maybe it’s the high-stakes action, the larger-than-life characters, or the sense of danger that permeates every frame.

These crime drama movies always leave audiences eager to see what happens next. If you’re looking for more films like “Lawless,” here.

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And while “Lawless” may be one of the best examples of this genre, there are plenty of other movies worth checking out.

There’s something for everyone who loves a good adrenaline rush, from crime dramas to war films.

About the Movie “Lawless”

The 2012 movie “Lawless” is a crime drama directed by John Hillcoat. The story takes place in 1931 and follows the Bondurant brothers – Forrest, Howard, and Jack – as they run a successful moonshine business in Franklin County, Virginia.

With the help of their friend Cricket, the brothers use their gas station and...