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“A Real Hoot, Son” In this clip, we get to watch an attempt by James (Tim McGraw), little John Dutton Sr. (Audie Rick), and Margaret (Faith Hill) at crossing a difficult river before the rest of the wagon train does it. It’s harrowing, and even in this short moment, you can see why. Not only that, but you can get a sense of the incredible relationship between Margaret and James. A while back I got to attend the show’s premiere at the Wynn Las Vegas, and Hill talked about that relationship, saying:...

Alicia Silverstone On Surviving The Shark-Infested Waters Of The Requin [Interview] Saban Films By BJ Colangelo/Jan. 27, 2022 12:32 pm EST When Alicia Silverstone debuted on the scene with 1993’s “The Crush,” audiences knew immediately that they were witnessing a superstar in the making. A certifiable teen queen thanks to her beloved performances as Cher Horowitz in “Clueless” and as Batgirl in “Batman & Robin,” Silverstone has continued a wonderful career as an actor, activist, and vegan cookbook author....

The story of the scars Warner Bros. Depending on the rehearsal process on each individual film, sometimes actors are asked to write essays and books on their characters. Giving your character a full life and backstory will, presumably, make them appear more nuanced and authentic on screen or stage. An actor may hate their character as a viewer, but no actor can hate their character when they’re playing them; no one wakes up in the morning thinking “I’m the villain....

Daily Podcast: Mini-Water Cooler: Severance, AmbuLAnce, Coda, Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes AppleTV+ By Peter Sciretta/April 8, 2022 2:18 pm EST On the April 8, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter: Not much news going on, so we thought we’d have a mini water cooler....

Freak out in a Moonage Daydream British Lion Films Of course, “Moonage Daydream” is not “Montage of Heck: Part II: More Montage More Heck,” it’s about David Bowie. But considering it’s another rock doc that’s coming hot out of the gate and positioning itself as having exclusive approval from the estate, I feel like I’m getting some sort of rock doc-related flashback. It’s weird and it makes me feel kind of old, like the surly man who hovers in the corner of every record store and has the express job of judging you for something....

How George Lucas’ Howard The Duck Led To Toy Story Disney By Anthony Crislip/March 16, 2022 12:09 pm EST Few creative personalities dominated the popular sensibilities of the ‘80’s like George Lucas. From “Star Wars” to the “Indiana Jones” series, Lucas built his brand on a particular synthesis of nostalgic properties and modern effects work. So it only makes sense that “Howard the Duck,” a Marvel comics series that originated in the early ‘70’s naturally appealed to him as a property just as Lucas’ career was picking up steam with “American Graffiti....

IMDb TV By Jeremy Mathai/April 13, 2022 12:48 pm EST As announced in a press release (via The Hollywood Reporter), the big name change apparently comes with the hopes of separating it from the actual IMDb website, while also providing an instant indication that the wide selection of movies and titles available on the platform are, in fact, entirely free — if you’re willing to deal with a few ad breaks, of course....

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Characters Will Never ‘Grow And Be Better People,’ Kaitlin Olson Promises FX By Kaylee Dugan/Dec. 17, 2021 10:27 am EST The jokes on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” might change, but the gang is solid as a rock. They’re dependably, awful, stupid, and cruel in ways that make our hearts sing and make our stomachs hurt from the ab workout that is laughing. The writers might throw our core crew through a variety of wringers every season, but you can always depend on Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Frank (Danny DeVito) to be solidly bad people....

Moon Knight Director Mohamed Diab Hopes For Longevity In The Character’s MCU Future Disney+ By Debopriyaa Dutta/March 24, 2022 9:16 am EST The legacy of Marc Spector and his alter egos in Marvel’s “Moon Knight” comics is already legendary, given the complex, psychological nature of the narratives surrounding the character. Now, “Moon Knight” Disney+ series director Mohamed Diab hopes that the titular character will enjoy further longevity within the ambit of the MCU....

Moon Knight Takes A Gut Wrenching, Emotional Turn In Latest Episode, ‘Asylum’ Marvel/Disney+ By Vanessa Armstrong/April 27, 2022 10:36 am EST We’re not in Egypt anymore! “Asylum,” the fifth episode of “Moon Knight,” has dropped on Disney+, and Marc and Steven (Oscar Isaac and Oscar Isaac) are making friends with a talking hippo, trying to balance their scales, and still striving to stop Harrow from freeing Ammit and killing millions....

Neve Campbell Boards Peacock’s Twisted Metal Series In Recurring Role Paramount Pictures By Valerie Ettenhofer/May 20, 2022 2:45 pm EST Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” adaptation continues to get more twisted with every casting announcement. The TV series based on the popular horror derby video game series has already added Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, and Thomas Haden Church to its cast. Now, the streamer has announced that Neve Campbell is set to recur as a guest star, playing a character named Raven....

Samuel L. Jackson Saw Snakes On A Plane As A Special Kind Of Movie New Line Cinema By Witney Seibold/June 17, 2022 8:54 am EST As Samuel L. Jackson said in the TV edit of David R. Ellis’ 2006 hit film “Snakes on a Plane”: “I have had it with these monkey-fighting snakes on this Monday to Friday plane!” “Snakes on a Plane” was part of a curious cinematic trend in the mid-2000s that might be described as neo-grindhouse....

Schindler’s List Helped Renew Steven Spielberg’s Faith In Filmmaking Universal Pictures By Mike Shutt/May 13, 2022 2:00 pm EST I think it is fairly safe to say that “Schindler’s List” is one of the most important films to come out of the Hollywood system. Sure, there’s the trivial stuff like it finally earning Steven Spielberg his Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director, which he has shockingly never won before, and launching actors Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes to the A-list....

Some Of The Greatest Actors Of All Time Turned Down Jurassic Park Universal Pictures By BJ Colangelo/June 14, 2022 2:05 pm EST Sam Neill has celebrated quite a prolific career, with 148 acting credits to his name according to IMDb. Known by many for his roles in films like “Sleeping Dogs,” “The Hunt For Red October,” “Possession,” and “Event Horizon,” it’s safe to say that Sam Neill is most recognized for his performance as Dr....

Live long and prosper Paramount Before any riots in the streets start, let’s all remember that this isn’t the first time in the “Trek” franchise that a character’s full name has been revealed in newer shows or movies over the years. In 2009, J.J. Abrams famously provided Uhura’s (Zoe Saldaña) first name in “Star Trek,” adding a humorous running gag where Chris Pine’s Kirk hounds Uhura for her first name — eventually revealed in a sheepish moment to be Nyota....

Superhero Bits: Elizabeth Olsen On A Scarlet Witch Movie, See Drake As Cyborg & More Warner Bros. By Ryan Scott/May 2, 2022 4:51 pm EST (Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks....

The Daily Stream: Step Brothers Is A Silly, Raucous Classic That Demands All Your Laughter Sony Pictures Releasing By Lex Briscuso/May 13, 2022 3:00 pm EST (Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Movie: “Step Brothers” Where You Can Stream It: Prime Video The Pitch: The 2008 slapstick comedy follows two lazy slackers, Brennan (played by Will Ferrell) and Dale (played by John C....

The Forgiven Trailer: A Wealthy Couple Is Forced To Face Consequences They Can’t Run From Focus Features By Debopriyaa Dutta/May 19, 2022 1:26 pm EST A trailer for John Michael McDonagh’s “The Forgiven” is here, and things take a dark, murky turn from the get-go. McDonagh is back with a thriller that highlights class divides — specifically, the ever-widening gulf between the haves and the have-nots. “The Forgiven” is an adaptation of Lawrence Osbourne’s scathing novel about wealthy westerners who are used to sailing through life sans consequences....

The Horror Film Tobey Maguire And Kirsten Dunst Almost Co-Starred In Before Spider-Man Sony Pictures Releasing By BJ Colangelo/Dec. 20, 2021 9:16 am EST Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst made cinematic history in “Spider-Man” after the adorable couple shared a now iconic upside-down kiss in the rain, but before they took on the roles of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, the duo was almost paired up together in the first installment of the biggest horror movie franchise of the 2000s....

Thor: Love And Thunder’s ‘Goat Boat’ Gets Its Own LEGO Set Marvel Studios By Sandy Schaefer/Feb. 21, 2022 11:32 am EST Most of the members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s original Avengers team are either dead, retired, or trying really hard to retire in the wake of “Avengers: Endgame,” with the exceptions of Bruce Banner/Hulk and the God of Thunder himself, Thor. Sadly, the “Thor: Ragnarok” duo won’t be reuniting in the upcoming sequel, “Thor: Love and Thunder,” although Mark Ruffalo recently made a post-credits cameo as Bruce in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and will play a recurring role in the impending “She-Hulk” series....