When the Jennifer Lopez-led erotic thriller "The Boy Next Door" was released in 2015, it was deemed a commercial success at the box office. However, the Rob Cohen-directed film failed to impress critics, as its on-the-nose camp factor did little to ground the clichéd narrative, despite Lopez delivering a memorable performance to salvage its flimsy premise. Well, it seems as though "The Boy Next Door" has been granted another chance, as the erotic thriller has found its way into the U.S. Netflix Top 10 list over the past few weeks. Given its immense popularity among moviegoers when it was first released in theaters, it is not surprising that audiences appreciate the entertainment quotient and the thrills offered by this twisted tale of obsession.
The Netflix-JLo combination usually works well in terms of audience popularity, as her sci-fi action-thriller "Atlas" also reigned the Netflix Top 10 charts for quite some time...
The Netflix-JLo combination usually works well in terms of audience popularity, as her sci-fi action-thriller "Atlas" also reigned the Netflix Top 10 charts for quite some time...
- 8/6/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Jennifer Lopez has worked with her producing partner, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, for years. They’ve worked together on a number of films and have become close friends in the process. Goldsmith-Thomas said that Lopez proved how much their relationship meant to her after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Jennifer Lopez’s producing partner shared how Lopez helped her in a time of need
Lopez and Goldsmith-Thomas have worked together for years, teaming up on films like Maid in Manhattan, The Boy Next Door, Hustlers, Marry Me, and more. Goldsmith-Thomas has celebrated Lopez’s career and supported her projects, even when she doesn’t fully understand them.
She said that Lopez has also done a great deal for her. In 2004, Goldsmith-Thomas was diagnosed with Stage Three breast cancer. Lopez did all she could to support her friend and partner.
Jennifer Lopez and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
“She made me...
Jennifer Lopez’s producing partner shared how Lopez helped her in a time of need
Lopez and Goldsmith-Thomas have worked together for years, teaming up on films like Maid in Manhattan, The Boy Next Door, Hustlers, Marry Me, and more. Goldsmith-Thomas has celebrated Lopez’s career and supported her projects, even when she doesn’t fully understand them.
She said that Lopez has also done a great deal for her. In 2004, Goldsmith-Thomas was diagnosed with Stage Three breast cancer. Lopez did all she could to support her friend and partner.
Jennifer Lopez and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
“She made me...
- 7/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Divorce in the Black is a thriller drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry. The Prime Video film follows the story of Ava, a young woman as he leaves her abusive husband and goes back to her parents. When she meets the one true love of her life again, her ex-husband begins stalking her and now she has to do everything legal and illegal to get away from him. Divorce in the Black stars Meagan Good in the lead role with Cory Hardrict, Richard Lawson, Debbi Morgan, Shannon Wallace, Taylor Polidore, and Rakeem Laws starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the thrilling story and intense characters in Divorce in the Black, here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Enough (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Enough is a thriller drama film directed by Michael Apted from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan. Based on...
Enough (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Enough is a thriller drama film directed by Michael Apted from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan. Based on...
- 7/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix has a couple of major series airing all or part of their final seasons in July 2024. The hit Spanish drama Elite is set to premiere its eighth and final season in full this month with one final mystery (July 26), Vikings: Valhalla is setting off on one final adventure with its third season (July 11), and Cobra Kai is also entering its swan song era with the first part of its final sixth season arriving on Netflix July 18.
The most notable movie offering this month is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3). Thirty years after his last case, Eddie Murphy returns as the titular detective Axel Foley, teaming up with old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Taggart (John Ashton) to uncover a conspiracy and keep his daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) safe.
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.
The most notable movie offering this month is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3). Thirty years after his last case, Eddie Murphy returns as the titular detective Axel Foley, teaming up with old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Taggart (John Ashton) to uncover a conspiracy and keep his daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) safe.
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.
- 7/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
A Family AffairImage: Netflix
The fantasy of dating someone famous comes saddled with reality’s baggage. No matter how down-to-earth an actor seems in interviews, or how deeply a musician’s influences speak to you, these always-on jobs demand so much time and emotional energy that there can’t be...
The fantasy of dating someone famous comes saddled with reality’s baggage. No matter how down-to-earth an actor seems in interviews, or how deeply a musician’s influences speak to you, these always-on jobs demand so much time and emotional energy that there can’t be...
- 6/27/2024
- by Jacob Oller
- avclub.com
On June 4, Aventura - the timeless bachata band that consists of Romeo Santos, Henry Santos, Lenny Santos, and Max Santos - hit the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as part of their reunion tour Cerrando Ciclos. They had already performed at the venue two nights in a row, as well as played a show at Madison Square Garden on May 23. With an audience filled with mostly Dominicans - many of them proudly waving their flags - it was remarkable to see how a genre that was once associated with the bars and brothels of lower-income neighborhoods in the countryside of the Dominican Republic has become such a global phenomenon. And it was Aventura, a boy band formed by four Dominican teenagers in the 1990s, that would completely revolutionize bachata beyond what any of them could have originally envisioned.
In February, Romeo Santos announced that he was reuniting...
In February, Romeo Santos announced that he was reuniting...
- 6/6/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Lopez is a multi-faceted personality, having tasted success as a pop singer and actor. Lopez and her partner Ben Affleck are among the most globally popular Hollywood superstars. However, when the duo aren’t busy with their professional commitments, they like to spend time with their family, especially their children.
Jennifer Lopez most recently starred in the sci-fi action film Atlas (Credit: Netflix).
During an interview, Lopez spoke about her relationship with her children and recalled a particularly hurtful moment, a direct result of Hollywood fame. At the same time, Lopez also revealed how she wants to raise her children amidst the media attention on her family. Here is what Lopez had to say about the incident that hurt her feelings, giving fans a peek into the perils of being a Hollywood star.
Jennifer Lopez Explains How Her Superstar Status Affects Her Children
Jennifer Lopez has garnered critical acclaim...
Jennifer Lopez most recently starred in the sci-fi action film Atlas (Credit: Netflix).
During an interview, Lopez spoke about her relationship with her children and recalled a particularly hurtful moment, a direct result of Hollywood fame. At the same time, Lopez also revealed how she wants to raise her children amidst the media attention on her family. Here is what Lopez had to say about the incident that hurt her feelings, giving fans a peek into the perils of being a Hollywood star.
Jennifer Lopez Explains How Her Superstar Status Affects Her Children
Jennifer Lopez has garnered critical acclaim...
- 6/5/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Ben Platt Calls on Guest Kacey Musgraves for ‘Rainbow’ Performance at Palace Theatre Residency Debut
The Palace Theatre in New York City will house performances from Ben Platt for 18 shows, running from May 28 through June 15. Each night, the attending audience will be treated to a surprise appearance from a special guest. For the opening show, Platt kicked off the nightly tradition with country star Kacey Musgraves to perform a duet of “Rainbow” from the singer’s Grammy Award-winning album Golden Hour.
At the first night of his residency on Broadway at the Palace Theatre, Ben Platt brought out Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves as his special guest to perform “Rainbow.
At the first night of his residency on Broadway at the Palace Theatre, Ben Platt brought out Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves as his special guest to perform “Rainbow.
- 5/29/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Jennifer Lopez’s recent films in her career have failed to impress fans, with many complaining about the mediocrity of the films she is participating in. Although her performances in her recent films Shotgun Wedding, and The Mother were praised, the films were considered cliche and derivative. Her latest film Atlas may be the weakest film in recent years.
Jennifer Lopez plays Atlas Shepherd in Atlas | Netflix
The film has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with a meager score on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is still far from being her worst as fans will be surprised to know that one of her films with her husband Ben Affleck holds the record for the worst film of her career.
While Critics Lambast Atlas, It Is Still Far From Jennifer Lopez’s Worst Film Gigli
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Gigli remains their worst-rated film ever | Sony Pictures
Jennifer Lopez...
Jennifer Lopez plays Atlas Shepherd in Atlas | Netflix
The film has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with a meager score on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is still far from being her worst as fans will be surprised to know that one of her films with her husband Ben Affleck holds the record for the worst film of her career.
While Critics Lambast Atlas, It Is Still Far From Jennifer Lopez’s Worst Film Gigli
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Gigli remains their worst-rated film ever | Sony Pictures
Jennifer Lopez...
- 5/25/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Before Jennifer Lopez was in the headlines for her problematic marriage with Ben Affleck, she was all over Hollywood for her stardom and fame. The actress made everyone her fan with her infectious charisma and versatile acting, making her fit to portray any role assigned to her. Throughout her career, she has done films like Hustlers, An Unfinished Life, Out of Sight, and many more.
Jennifer Lopez as Claire Peterson in The Boy Next Door. Credits: Universal Pictures
However, her career’s most intriguing film would be The Boy Next Door, where she took on an unlikely role in an indie film that surprised many people. Lopez’s portrayal in the film was captivating as the film developed, filling the story with tension and unseen plot twists. One of the key highlights of the film was the steamy romance, but Ryan Guzman was nervous to do the scene until JLo...
Jennifer Lopez as Claire Peterson in The Boy Next Door. Credits: Universal Pictures
However, her career’s most intriguing film would be The Boy Next Door, where she took on an unlikely role in an indie film that surprised many people. Lopez’s portrayal in the film was captivating as the film developed, filling the story with tension and unseen plot twists. One of the key highlights of the film was the steamy romance, but Ryan Guzman was nervous to do the scene until JLo...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s Anyone But You was highly anticipated leading up to its release. In addition to the film’s trailer featuring a sizzling chemistry between the two, the promotions for the film also were an exciting affair for fans who witnessed the actors having a lot of funny and cozy banter. They used the dating rumors to their advantage which worked in the film’s favor.
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Years before, Jennifer Lopez starred in an erotic thriller in 2015 titled The Boy Next Door opposite Ryan Guzman. It seems JLo employed a similar trick (according to Guzman’s ex-girlfriend) to promote the film by concocting a promotional campaign for the film where she and Guzman were made to feel like a couple wherever they went.
Jennifer Lopez Allegedly Employed A Fake Dating Tactic With Co-Star to Promote Her Film
Jennifer...
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Years before, Jennifer Lopez starred in an erotic thriller in 2015 titled The Boy Next Door opposite Ryan Guzman. It seems JLo employed a similar trick (according to Guzman’s ex-girlfriend) to promote the film by concocting a promotional campaign for the film where she and Guzman were made to feel like a couple wherever they went.
Jennifer Lopez Allegedly Employed A Fake Dating Tactic With Co-Star to Promote Her Film
Jennifer...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Melanie Iglesias alleged that Jennifer Lopez “made” her ex Ryan Guzman “pretend” to be single while promoting their movie The Boy Next Door.
While on the No Chaser podcast, the model spilled some tea about her relationship with Ryan and meeting Jennifer around the time of the 2015 movie.
Keep reading to find out more…
“She made my ex, oh my God, pretend that he was single to promote the movie,” she alleged on the podcast, via Page Six. “The publicists, both of them, called me … so they were at afterparties together, like, holding hands and stuff to promote this.”
Melanie said that the situation “sucks” but went along with it at the time.
She added that Jennifer once pretended not to know if Ryan had a girlfriend during an interview. However, the two women had already met at the time.
Regarding their meeting, she said, “She met me, and she looked me up and down,...
While on the No Chaser podcast, the model spilled some tea about her relationship with Ryan and meeting Jennifer around the time of the 2015 movie.
Keep reading to find out more…
“She made my ex, oh my God, pretend that he was single to promote the movie,” she alleged on the podcast, via Page Six. “The publicists, both of them, called me … so they were at afterparties together, like, holding hands and stuff to promote this.”
Melanie said that the situation “sucks” but went along with it at the time.
She added that Jennifer once pretended not to know if Ryan had a girlfriend during an interview. However, the two women had already met at the time.
Regarding their meeting, she said, “She met me, and she looked me up and down,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When it comes to moviemaking, the efforts Jennifer Lopez puts in her works do not go unnoticed. Her career as a singer isn’t the only one that gains great fame. As an actress, she has been in some of the most loved flicks out there. From Maid in Manhattan to The Mother, her dedication is one that is commended by many.
Jennifer Lopez in This Is Me..Now
Throughout her career, she has gotten the opportunity to work with various acclaimed actors as well. Ben Affleck, Ralph Fiennes, and Matthew McConaughey only being a few of those names. Lopez working on her films is one thing McConaughey finds highly professional and commendable.
Suggested“We won’t forget for a long time”: Jennifer Lopez’s Ex-Fiancé Becomes a Mega Olivia Rodrigo Fan After 1 Concert With Daughter
So much so that the actor couldn’t help but compliment her work ethic and dedication.
Jennifer Lopez in This Is Me..Now
Throughout her career, she has gotten the opportunity to work with various acclaimed actors as well. Ben Affleck, Ralph Fiennes, and Matthew McConaughey only being a few of those names. Lopez working on her films is one thing McConaughey finds highly professional and commendable.
Suggested“We won’t forget for a long time”: Jennifer Lopez’s Ex-Fiancé Becomes a Mega Olivia Rodrigo Fan After 1 Concert With Daughter
So much so that the actor couldn’t help but compliment her work ethic and dedication.
- 4/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Comedian El Es Fede couldn’t figure out how to make his stand-up routines work on TikTok. Sometimes, he’d post silly storytime-style videos or he’d play with viral sounds, getting a couple thousand views. But nothing ever took off like he wished it would.
Then, in January, he decided to try something completely different. He created a hilarious sketch imagining what happened when the popular duranguense act Alacranes Músical made their hit “Por Tu Amor” in the early 2000s. He played every role himself: the singer (in a...
Then, in January, he decided to try something completely different. He created a hilarious sketch imagining what happened when the popular duranguense act Alacranes Músical made their hit “Por Tu Amor” in the early 2000s. He played every role himself: the singer (in a...
- 3/20/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
In her new film This Is Me…Now: A Love Story and the accompanying documentary surrounding the creation of her new album and the film, Jennifer Lopez candidly discusses the challenges she has faced in her life. The documentary delves deeply into the inner struggles she has wrestled with since childhood, growing up in the Bronx. However, some individuals from the Bronx itself have taken issue with the claims made by the singer-actress in her documentary.
Jennifer Lopez in This Is Me…Now
A viral TikTok video has emerged featuring a woman who asserts that she attended the same high school as Lopez, alleging that the singer-actress has fabricated aspects of her past and upbringing in the recently released documentary.
Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Her Upbringing in Documentary
In her recently released documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Jennifer Lopez shared insight into her upbringing as a “middle child.
Jennifer Lopez in This Is Me…Now
A viral TikTok video has emerged featuring a woman who asserts that she attended the same high school as Lopez, alleging that the singer-actress has fabricated aspects of her past and upbringing in the recently released documentary.
Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Her Upbringing in Documentary
In her recently released documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Jennifer Lopez shared insight into her upbringing as a “middle child.
- 3/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jennifer Lopez is still not ready to shut the door to the opportunity to make a film with her husband, Ben Affleck. Initially sparking their romance after starring together in the box office disaster Gigli (2003), Lopez is still willing to appear in a project alongside Affleck. Although the decision might ruin her career once again, like before; the singer is willing to take the risk.
Jennifer Lopez in The Boy Next Door
Appearing in a Variety video interview, Jennifer Lopez opened up that she wouldn’t discount the possibility of making another movie with Ben Affleck. While reminiscing famous lines from her 2003 movie Gigli, where they first met and fell in love, Lopez reflected upon the time they first met and how much she enjoyed working with Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez Revisited Notable Lines From Her Film
Making headlines following her recent Variety video interview, Jennifer Lopez revisited some of her famous films through their dialogues.
Jennifer Lopez in The Boy Next Door
Appearing in a Variety video interview, Jennifer Lopez opened up that she wouldn’t discount the possibility of making another movie with Ben Affleck. While reminiscing famous lines from her 2003 movie Gigli, where they first met and fell in love, Lopez reflected upon the time they first met and how much she enjoyed working with Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez Revisited Notable Lines From Her Film
Making headlines following her recent Variety video interview, Jennifer Lopez revisited some of her famous films through their dialogues.
- 2/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Actress Sanaya Irani is celebrating 40 years of her “partner in crime” Drashti Dhami, and has a heartwarming birthday wish for her Bff: “countless adventures still awaiting us.” The bond between Drashti and Sanaya has always been an open book, with their vibrant camaraderie proudly on display. Sanaya once spilled the beans, sharing that their friendship is so unbreakable that they even embarked on audition adventures together.
Now, on the occasion of Drashti’s birthday, Sanaya took to her Instagram handle, and shared a fun Reel video, showcasing a montage of unseen videos and pictures from their numerous vacations, and celebrations.
The post was given the music of the track ‘Whenever’, by Kris Kross Amsterdam and The Boy Next Door.
Along with the video, the ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ fame actress wrote: “The song sums it all up!. Happy 40th to my partner in crime. Here’s to celebrating 40 amazing years...
Now, on the occasion of Drashti’s birthday, Sanaya took to her Instagram handle, and shared a fun Reel video, showcasing a montage of unseen videos and pictures from their numerous vacations, and celebrations.
The post was given the music of the track ‘Whenever’, by Kris Kross Amsterdam and The Boy Next Door.
Along with the video, the ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ fame actress wrote: “The song sums it all up!. Happy 40th to my partner in crime. Here’s to celebrating 40 amazing years...
- 1/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Burning Betrayal is a Brazilian erotic thriller film directed by Diego Freitas, from a screenplay by Sue Hecker. The Netflix film revolves around Babi after she finds out that her long-term partner has been cheating on her. This shock sends Babi on a new adventure in her life and in her journey she meets Judge Marco, and a surge of sexual tension takes over both of them. Burning Betrayal stars Giovanna Lancelloti, Bruno Montaleone, and Leandro Lima. So, if you loved the Netflix film here are some similar erotic movies you could watch next.
Unfaithful (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Fox
Synopsis: From the director of Fatal Attraction comes a steamy thriller about physical passion so intense, it consumes everything – and everyone – in its path. Edward and Connie Summer have the perfect life: a happy marriage, an eight year old son, and a beautiful house in the suburbs.
Unfaithful (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Fox
Synopsis: From the director of Fatal Attraction comes a steamy thriller about physical passion so intense, it consumes everything – and everyone – in its path. Edward and Connie Summer have the perfect life: a happy marriage, an eight year old son, and a beautiful house in the suburbs.
- 10/25/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
As part of its industry program running parallel to the Helsinki Film Festival — Love & Anarchy, which takes place Sept. 14 – 24, the Finnish Film Affair is presenting five local TV series currently in the works that will be pitched to potential co-producers, financiers, broadcasters, streaming platforms, sales agents and other international industry reps.
The five projects will be presented on Sept. 21 during a showcase day of Nordic films and series in development or production. This year marks the first time that TV shows will be pitched alongside feature film projects.
“Including series is something that both the local industry and our international guests have frequently requested from us, and something that we are now developing each year,” says Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber, head of Finnish Film Affair and Nordic Flair. “This year we were delighted to choose the five projects in collaboration with the export initiative Focus on Finland, and next year we are...
The five projects will be presented on Sept. 21 during a showcase day of Nordic films and series in development or production. This year marks the first time that TV shows will be pitched alongside feature film projects.
“Including series is something that both the local industry and our international guests have frequently requested from us, and something that we are now developing each year,” says Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber, head of Finnish Film Affair and Nordic Flair. “This year we were delighted to choose the five projects in collaboration with the export initiative Focus on Finland, and next year we are...
- 9/13/2023
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
New projects from Jenni Toivoniemi, Jon Blåhed, Erol Mintaş and Ester Martin Bergsmark are among selection
The Finnish Film Affair (Ffa), Helsinki International Film Festival’s industry strand, has unveiled the line-up for its market showcase of Nordic films and Finnish series running September 20-22.
Among the 31 projects selected is Jenni Toivoniemi’s comedy Butterflies, the director’s second feature after Games People Play which was also presented at the Ffa.
Also being showcased is Jon Blåhed’s new feature Raptures; Erol Mintaş’ Earth Song; Ester Martin Bergsmark’s Land Of Ferns; and Marika Harjusaari’s The Mire from the producer of Hatching.
The Finnish Film Affair (Ffa), Helsinki International Film Festival’s industry strand, has unveiled the line-up for its market showcase of Nordic films and Finnish series running September 20-22.
Among the 31 projects selected is Jenni Toivoniemi’s comedy Butterflies, the director’s second feature after Games People Play which was also presented at the Ffa.
Also being showcased is Jon Blåhed’s new feature Raptures; Erol Mintaş’ Earth Song; Ester Martin Bergsmark’s Land Of Ferns; and Marika Harjusaari’s The Mire from the producer of Hatching.
- 8/30/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Max’s first full month without ‘HBO’ in its rebranded title has a selection that kicks off summer 2023 in fine fashion. Three of the four iterations of “A Star Is Born,” including the most recent remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, are streaming on Max in June. The 1954 and 1976 films land June 1, while the 2018 version arrives June 8.
To prepare for Margot Robbie’s performance in “Barbie” come July, one could watch one of her more intense roles as Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” (2017). For some lighter summer watches, viewers might consider “Dolphin Tale” (2010), “Grease” (1978), “Hairspray” (2007) or “Tooth Fairy” (2010).
“Magic Mike’s Last Dance” (2023) starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek Pinault lands at Max after its theatrical release in February this year. Another major theatrical release from 2022, “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022), swims onto the streamer starting June 7.
As for TV series, “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson’s “The Idol,” starring Abel...
To prepare for Margot Robbie’s performance in “Barbie” come July, one could watch one of her more intense roles as Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” (2017). For some lighter summer watches, viewers might consider “Dolphin Tale” (2010), “Grease” (1978), “Hairspray” (2007) or “Tooth Fairy” (2010).
“Magic Mike’s Last Dance” (2023) starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek Pinault lands at Max after its theatrical release in February this year. Another major theatrical release from 2022, “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022), swims onto the streamer starting June 7.
As for TV series, “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson’s “The Idol,” starring Abel...
- 6/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
HBO Max is no more. In its place are…HBO and Max. Warner Bros. Discovery’s big change to its premier streaming service was simply to take the “HBO” off of the name “HBO Max,” leaving just “Max.” But in announcing its list of new releases for Max in June 2023, Warner is highlighting all of the HBO content anyway. So here is everything you can expect to find on Max (including every new HBO show) this month.
Even though June 2023 is the first full month of Max’s existence without the helpful “HBO” modifier in front of it, literally all of its major original offerings are thanks to the pay cable network. June 4 sees the premiere of The Idol, the controversial TV project starring The Weeknd and written by Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson. After that, season 3 of Danny McBride evangelical comedy The Righteous Gemstones premieres on June 18. That will be...
Even though June 2023 is the first full month of Max’s existence without the helpful “HBO” modifier in front of it, literally all of its major original offerings are thanks to the pay cable network. June 4 sees the premiere of The Idol, the controversial TV project starring The Weeknd and written by Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson. After that, season 3 of Danny McBride evangelical comedy The Righteous Gemstones premieres on June 18. That will be...
- 6/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Max, the new name of HBO Max as of May 23rd, will be adding a new food series with Zooey Deschanel, an animated series set in the world of Gremlins, and the rebirth of Clone High to its streaming lineup in June 2023. The Idol, starring The Weeknd and Johnny Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose, arrives on June 4th after dividing the crowd at Cannes, and the much-anticipated third season of Warrior kicks off on June 29th.
Max’s June lineup also includes new seasons of And Just Like That…, Painting with John, and The Righteous Gemstones. Theatrical releases making their way to the streaming service include Avatar: The Way of Water and Magic Mike’s Last Dance.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In June 2023:
June 1
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
A Star Is Born (1954)
A Star Is Born (1976)
Army of Darkness (1993)
Balls of Fury (2007)
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
Big Daddy (1999)
Breach (2007)
Bulworth (1998)
Class Act (1992)
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Max’s June lineup also includes new seasons of And Just Like That…, Painting with John, and The Righteous Gemstones. Theatrical releases making their way to the streaming service include Avatar: The Way of Water and Magic Mike’s Last Dance.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In June 2023:
June 1
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
A Star Is Born (1954)
A Star Is Born (1976)
Army of Darkness (1993)
Balls of Fury (2007)
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
Big Daddy (1999)
Breach (2007)
Bulworth (1998)
Class Act (1992)
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- 5/28/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The highly discussed music limited series “The Idol” is set to premiere on Max on June 4. Starring Lily-Rose Depp, pop singer The Weeknd, and Dan Levy, the show involves a rising pop star Jocelyn (played by Depp) who gets involved with Tedros (The Weeknd), a sleazy nightclub owner who may also be a cult leader. She wants a rock career, while he’s focused on exploiting everyone he meets.
Watch the trailer for “The Idol”:
Also coming to the streamer next month is the second season of “And Just Like That,” the “Sex and the City” sequel. In Season 2 — which arrives on June 22 — Charlotte’s daughter is ready to lose her virginity, Carrie explores life and love after Big, and Miranda intensifies her relationship with Che.
Check out the “And Just Like That” Season 2 trailer:
Arriving on Max on June 27 is a documentary looking at the award-winning performance art...
Watch the trailer for “The Idol”:
Also coming to the streamer next month is the second season of “And Just Like That,” the “Sex and the City” sequel. In Season 2 — which arrives on June 22 — Charlotte’s daughter is ready to lose her virginity, Carrie explores life and love after Big, and Miranda intensifies her relationship with Che.
Check out the “And Just Like That” Season 2 trailer:
Arriving on Max on June 27 is a documentary looking at the award-winning performance art...
- 5/26/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Buckle your seat belts and hold onto your habits. The Peacock original sci-fi action series “Mrs. Davis” is set to debut on April 20. And in true 21st-century fashion, a nun named Simone (played Betty Gilpin) faces off in an epic global battle against a powerful Artificial Intelligence. Created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, the series is one of the biggest swings in terms of original productions. The series will feature Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, David Arquette, Margo Martindale, Elizabeth Marvel, Chris Diamantopoulos, and more.
Watch the “Mrs. Davis” trailer:
Talk about getting your affairs in order. “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” gives people a chance to organize their homes and lives before they shuffle off this mortal coil. Actress Amy Poehler is executive producing the series, coming April 27, that enlists critical help to make that final exit easier. De-clutter before you die.
Also coming to the NBCUniversal...
Watch the “Mrs. Davis” trailer:
Talk about getting your affairs in order. “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” gives people a chance to organize their homes and lives before they shuffle off this mortal coil. Actress Amy Poehler is executive producing the series, coming April 27, that enlists critical help to make that final exit easier. De-clutter before you die.
Also coming to the NBCUniversal...
- 3/29/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Many titles disappear from Netflix without warning every day.
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Many titles disappear from Netflix without warning every day.
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
- 3/4/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Many titles disappear from Netflix without warning every day.
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
- 3/2/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Many titles disappear from Netflix without warning every day.
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
- 3/1/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Many titles disappear from Netflix without warning every day.
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
- 3/1/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Many titles disappear from Netflix without warning every day.
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
This explains why you might have noticed some films and TV shows have been removed while flicking through your watchlist.
In an attempt to avoid a surprise, here is a compilation of everything being removed in March, including several titles labelled as a Netflix Original.
The removals also includes Arrested Development, which has thrown the future availability of its final season into question. Find the full list below.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Movies
1 March
The Associate
Balto
Barb Wire
Beethoven
Beethoven’s Big Break
The Blues Brothers
The Boy Next Door
Bridget Jones’s Baby
The Brothers Grimm
Clear and Present Danger
Confusion Na Wa
Connected
Cop Car
The Debt
Disconnect
Doomsday
Escape from Alcatraz
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
47 Ronin
Gold Statue
Halloween H20
Hell on the Border...
- 2/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Film sets can be dangerous places to work. There are so many moving pieces — actors, crew, cameras, props, sets, stunts — that are often in motion, sometimes simultaneously, that things can too easily go wrong. And on the stunt front, where sequences intentionally put performers in physical danger, situations may get downright deadly.
Thankfully, most sets employ experienced stunt coordinators to make sure everything happens as planned. Ted Sharon, a teacher at the Society of American Fight Directors, explained the role of a stunt coordinator to Backstage. "A qualified stunt coordinator will be able to describe as well as demonstrate, or have an assistant who can execute the sequence," he said. "Good stunt coordinators have a healthy regard for actor safety as well as for the director's vision. They are the guardians of both on set."
Still, no matter how much care is taken to make sure everyone has rehearsed, equipment's been checked,...
Thankfully, most sets employ experienced stunt coordinators to make sure everything happens as planned. Ted Sharon, a teacher at the Society of American Fight Directors, explained the role of a stunt coordinator to Backstage. "A qualified stunt coordinator will be able to describe as well as demonstrate, or have an assistant who can execute the sequence," he said. "Good stunt coordinators have a healthy regard for actor safety as well as for the director's vision. They are the guardians of both on set."
Still, no matter how much care is taken to make sure everyone has rehearsed, equipment's been checked,...
- 2/11/2023
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
Jennifer Lopez has been a beloved icon in the entertainment industry for many years. From her early days as a dancer, to her Academy Award-nominated career as an actor, to her current status as a powerhouse pop star and businesswoman, she has commanded respect and admiration from fans around the world.
The Bronx native first burst onto the scene as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy show In Living Color, and quickly became one of the most recognized faces on television. Her singing and dancing caught the attention of producers and she soon released her debut album On the 6. The album was a success, spawning hits such as “If You Had My Love”, “Waiting For Tonight”, and “Love Don’t Cost A Thing”.
Jennifer Lopez at the American Idol Farewell Season Finalist Party, London Hotel, West Hollywood, CA 02-25-16 David Edwards/DailyCeleb.com 818-249-4998. Depositphotos
She began to branch out into film roles,...
The Bronx native first burst onto the scene as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy show In Living Color, and quickly became one of the most recognized faces on television. Her singing and dancing caught the attention of producers and she soon released her debut album On the 6. The album was a success, spawning hits such as “If You Had My Love”, “Waiting For Tonight”, and “Love Don’t Cost A Thing”.
Jennifer Lopez at the American Idol Farewell Season Finalist Party, London Hotel, West Hollywood, CA 02-25-16 David Edwards/DailyCeleb.com 818-249-4998. Depositphotos
She began to branch out into film roles,...
- 1/29/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Jennifer Lopez received the generation award at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday, June 5. The multihyphenate teared up as she thanked her fans, her manager, and everyone who inspired her film performances over the years.
Lopez said in her acceptance speech, "I look at those movies, and I see all the wonderful people that I've been blessed to know and to work with. You're only as good as the people you work with, and if you're lucky, they make you better. And I have been very lucky in that regard." Lopez said that while she's none of her characters, all her roles have a part of her in them.
"There were times so low, I think I kept going more for you than for myself."
"Since you cannot create truth unless you've really lived it, I have a different kind of list of thank-yous tonight," she said. "I want...
Lopez said in her acceptance speech, "I look at those movies, and I see all the wonderful people that I've been blessed to know and to work with. You're only as good as the people you work with, and if you're lucky, they make you better. And I have been very lucky in that regard." Lopez said that while she's none of her characters, all her roles have a part of her in them.
"There were times so low, I think I kept going more for you than for myself."
"Since you cannot create truth unless you've really lived it, I have a different kind of list of thank-yous tonight," she said. "I want...
- 6/6/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Every year, Super Bowl weekend vies with post-Labor Day and early December for theaters’ rock bottom. This weekend was unusual with three wide releases, at least two aimed at Valentine’s Day-adjacent viewership. That took the box office to $52 million; between 2016-2020, this weekend ranged between $73 million-$100 million.
“Death on the Nile” (Disney), Kenneth Branagh’s second Agatha Christie adaptation, took #1 with $12.8 million. “Marry Me” (Universal), also streaming on Peacock, managed only $8 million for third despite proven rom-com draw Jennifer Lopez in the lead.
The biggest villain is how recent releases lack any accumulative impact. This weekend, they accounted for $28 million; in 2020, against the Super Bowl and two weekends before Valentines Day, they managed $70 million. Valentines Day weekend that year brought in $156 million.
Things will get better with “Uncharted” (Sony) next weekend, followed by “The Batman” (Warner Bros.) March 4. The latest D.C. Comics entry will likely cross $100 million on opening weekend.
“Death on the Nile” (Disney), Kenneth Branagh’s second Agatha Christie adaptation, took #1 with $12.8 million. “Marry Me” (Universal), also streaming on Peacock, managed only $8 million for third despite proven rom-com draw Jennifer Lopez in the lead.
The biggest villain is how recent releases lack any accumulative impact. This weekend, they accounted for $28 million; in 2020, against the Super Bowl and two weekends before Valentines Day, they managed $70 million. Valentines Day weekend that year brought in $156 million.
Things will get better with “Uncharted” (Sony) next weekend, followed by “The Batman” (Warner Bros.) March 4. The latest D.C. Comics entry will likely cross $100 million on opening weekend.
- 2/13/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
In 1944, MGM debuted a new family classic for the ages, the beloved movie musical, Meet Me In St. Louis. Starring Judy Garland, the film plays host to numerous classic songs including its title ditty, 'The Trolley Song,' and 'The Boy Next Door,' but out of all the gems that make up its score, no song has had more impact than, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.'...
- 12/25/2021
- by A.A. Cristi
- BroadwayWorld.com
“I can’t believe it. Right here where we live – right here in St. Louis.”
Nothing’s more fun than The Wildey’s Tuesday Night Film SeriesJudy Garland in Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) will be on the big screen when it plays at The Wildey Theater in Edwardsville, Il at 7:00pm Tuesday December 21st. Tickets are only $3 Tickets available starting at 3pm day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. Lobby opens at 6pm.
Screen legend Judy Garland stars in the nostalgic turn-of-the-20th-century story of the joys, dramas, lives and loves of the Smith family during one memorable year. Garland is the second-eldest daughter, Esther, and Margaret O’Brien is her youngest sister, Tootie. Their world is changing in ways both big and small as each season brings warm memories – as well as opportunities to sing such timeless favorites as “The Trolley Song,” “The Boy Next Door...
Nothing’s more fun than The Wildey’s Tuesday Night Film SeriesJudy Garland in Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) will be on the big screen when it plays at The Wildey Theater in Edwardsville, Il at 7:00pm Tuesday December 21st. Tickets are only $3 Tickets available starting at 3pm day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. Lobby opens at 6pm.
Screen legend Judy Garland stars in the nostalgic turn-of-the-20th-century story of the joys, dramas, lives and loves of the Smith family during one memorable year. Garland is the second-eldest daughter, Esther, and Margaret O’Brien is her youngest sister, Tootie. Their world is changing in ways both big and small as each season brings warm memories – as well as opportunities to sing such timeless favorites as “The Trolley Song,” “The Boy Next Door...
- 12/14/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Obsession is the marrow of erotic thrillers, from the sublime (“Fatal Attraction”) to the ridiculous (“Obsessed”), the hey-not-so-bad (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) to the very-bad-indeed (“The Boy Next Door”), to the auteur-crafted (Tyler Perry’s “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor”) to the Netflix-knockoff (“Fatal Affair”). This sub-genre is so abundant that in “Fatale,” its latest victim (an appropriately jittery Michael Ealy) once played the unhinged baddie in another film about physical intimacy gone very much awry (“The Perfect Guy”).
That said, despite the ample availability of films that are built on the concept of “guilty pleasures” and delight in unspooling wacky-crazy, sex-mad, unhinged freakfests, the telling of their stories can contain all the freshness of data entry. We have someone attractive who’s blessed with an equally attractive spouse, a good job, a lovely home, maybe some cute kids, and then they to decide to bone someone they...
That said, despite the ample availability of films that are built on the concept of “guilty pleasures” and delight in unspooling wacky-crazy, sex-mad, unhinged freakfests, the telling of their stories can contain all the freshness of data entry. We have someone attractive who’s blessed with an equally attractive spouse, a good job, a lovely home, maybe some cute kids, and then they to decide to bone someone they...
- 12/18/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Jennifer Lopez’s latest movies have at least one thing in common: They’re all directed by women. The slate includes 2019’s “Hustlers,” directed by Lorene Scafaria, which grossed $157 million worldwide; next year’s “Marry Me” (from Kat Coiro), in which Lopez plays a pop star navigating a bad breakup with her famous fiancé (Maluma); and the upcoming drug-lord drama “The Godmother” (Reed Morano), in which Lopez portrays the title character.
In addition to starring in all these movies, Lopez produced them through her company, Nuyorican Prods., which she runs with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, her former agent (who famously negotiated Lopez’s then-record-breaking $9 million salary for a Latina actress on 2001’s “The Wedding Planner”).
In a Zoom conversation for Variety’s Power of Women issue, presented by Lifetime, CEO Lopez and company president Goldsmith-Thomas spoke about their work as producers, starting with 2002’s “Maid in Manhattan.”
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas: I remember you...
In addition to starring in all these movies, Lopez produced them through her company, Nuyorican Prods., which she runs with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, her former agent (who famously negotiated Lopez’s then-record-breaking $9 million salary for a Latina actress on 2001’s “The Wedding Planner”).
In a Zoom conversation for Variety’s Power of Women issue, presented by Lifetime, CEO Lopez and company president Goldsmith-Thomas spoke about their work as producers, starting with 2002’s “Maid in Manhattan.”
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas: I remember you...
- 10/28/2020
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
After last week’s offbeat slate of home media releases, things are back on track this Tuesday, with a wildly eclectic assortment of titles headed home just in time for the Halloween season. If somehow you haven’t been adding any of the Blumhouse movies to your home collections over the years, you can now play catch-up rather easily with their Blumhouse of Horrors: 10-Movie Collection. Vinegar Syndrome is once again doing the dark lord’s work with their releases of Pandemonium and The Caller, and Severin Films is showing some love to both Cruel Jaws and Massacre in Dinosaur Valley, too.
Scream Factory has put together a brand new collector’s edition Blu-ray for Ghost Ship that arrives this week, and if you’re someone who digs on “banana pants” cinematic experiences, you’ll definitely want to pick up Agfa’s Blu-ray for Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things.
Scream Factory has put together a brand new collector’s edition Blu-ray for Ghost Ship that arrives this week, and if you’re someone who digs on “banana pants” cinematic experiences, you’ll definitely want to pick up Agfa’s Blu-ray for Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things.
- 9/28/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Blumhouse is a name that, most of the time, can be assured to provide you with a decent viewing experience. Assortments of their output have been released before, but on September 29th will come Blumhouse of Horrors, the largest collection to date consisting of ten of the biggest hits of their relatively extensive catalogue of productions.
So you know what you’re getting and in case you’re unfamiliar with any of them, here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect:
Get Out is Jordan Peele’s directorial debut following a young African-American man meeting the rich family of his white girlfriend, where things become increasingly sinister. Happy Death Day follows a sorority girl who becomes stuck in a time loop and must discover who keeps killing her if she wants to escape. The Purge is a home invasion movie set on the one night of the year...
So you know what you’re getting and in case you’re unfamiliar with any of them, here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect:
Get Out is Jordan Peele’s directorial debut following a young African-American man meeting the rich family of his white girlfriend, where things become increasingly sinister. Happy Death Day follows a sorority girl who becomes stuck in a time loop and must discover who keeps killing her if she wants to escape. The Purge is a home invasion movie set on the one night of the year...
- 7/17/2020
- by Andrew Marshall
- We Got This Covered
After a month of anniversaries when we discussed Scream 2, Hostel: Part II, All Cheerleaders Die and The Boy Next Door, last week Trace and I moved into birthday month with Hellraiser: Bloodline. Most recently though, we had to hit pause so that we could celebrate love and Valentine’s Day And Women in Horror Month. And what better way to […]...
- 2/17/2020
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
As Alanis Morrissette once sang: It's a little too ironic. On the very same day Jennifer Lopez was rudely snubbed by the Oscars, failing to earn a nomination for arguably the best performance of her career in 2019's Hustlers, one of the superstar's other—less well-received—films is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Made for just $4 million, the low-budget thriller told a pretty simple story. J.Lo plays Claire, a sad recently separated-but-still-bangin'-hot mom whose affair with her teen son's new best friend, played by Ryan Guzman, quickly goes from steamy to creepy when he becomes obsessed with her. But The Boy Next Door quickly became a must-see after the first trailer came...
- 1/13/2020
- E! Online
Without fail, at the start of every year, there’s a lot of chatter about how January is the prime dumping ground for “bad horror,” and I gotta tell you, it really bums me out. Sure, there will always be misfires released in any given month of the year, but as a whole, I love the month of January for horror, simply because it seems like for every dud, there are a few films that really swing for the fences, and you just never know what you’re going to get. And that’s the kind of stuff that keeps me going as a horror fan.
At some point in time, January got the reputation for being a wasteland for film releases of sorts, but even back during the 2000s, we were still getting a smattering of quality genre films during that month: Walter Hill’s Supernova in 2000, The Mothman Prophecies...
At some point in time, January got the reputation for being a wasteland for film releases of sorts, but even back during the 2000s, we were still getting a smattering of quality genre films during that month: Walter Hill’s Supernova in 2000, The Mothman Prophecies...
- 1/6/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
“It’s our last dance in St. Louis. I feel like I’m going to cry!”
‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ as Judy Garland and Meet Me in St. Louis Return to Movie Theaters for the Holidays, Concluding 2019’s TCM Big Screen Classics Series
Celebrating 75 years, Meet Me in St. Louis, the movie that introduced audiences to the now-perennial holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” returns to movie theaters for two days only – December 8 and 11 – as the 2019 TCM Big Screen Classics series draws to a spectacular close. (But movie fans needn’t worry: The details of 2020’s series will be announced very soon.)
Screen legend Judy Garland stars in the nostalgic turn-of-the-20th-century story of the joys, dramas, lives and loves of the Smith family during one memorable year. Garland is the second-eldest daughter, Esther, and Margaret O’Brien is her youngest sister, Tootie. Their world is changing...
‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ as Judy Garland and Meet Me in St. Louis Return to Movie Theaters for the Holidays, Concluding 2019’s TCM Big Screen Classics Series
Celebrating 75 years, Meet Me in St. Louis, the movie that introduced audiences to the now-perennial holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” returns to movie theaters for two days only – December 8 and 11 – as the 2019 TCM Big Screen Classics series draws to a spectacular close. (But movie fans needn’t worry: The details of 2020’s series will be announced very soon.)
Screen legend Judy Garland stars in the nostalgic turn-of-the-20th-century story of the joys, dramas, lives and loves of the Smith family during one memorable year. Garland is the second-eldest daughter, Esther, and Margaret O’Brien is her youngest sister, Tootie. Their world is changing...
- 11/21/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Further releases include For Sama and Hustlers.
This week sees the release of Universal Pictures’ period drama Downton Abbey, adapted from the enormously popular ITV series that ran from 2010 to 2015.
Michael Engler directed the feature, having helmed several episodes of the series, from a screenplay by its original creator Julian Fellowes. Returning cast members include Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael and Jim Carter. The film sees the Crawley film await a visit from King George V and Queen Mary.
The project is tailor-made for a UK cinema-going audience thanks to the popularity of the series combined with the typical success of...
This week sees the release of Universal Pictures’ period drama Downton Abbey, adapted from the enormously popular ITV series that ran from 2010 to 2015.
Michael Engler directed the feature, having helmed several episodes of the series, from a screenplay by its original creator Julian Fellowes. Returning cast members include Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael and Jim Carter. The film sees the Crawley film await a visit from King George V and Queen Mary.
The project is tailor-made for a UK cinema-going audience thanks to the popularity of the series combined with the typical success of...
- 9/13/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
At tonight’s Deadline New Hollywood Panel at the Toronto Film Festival for the upcoming Jennifer Lopez feature Hustlers, the pic’s producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas gave high praise to Stx for finally making the edgy pic about the New York Scores strippers who turn the tables on their greedy Wall Street clients.
“Here we have a movie that was written and directed by this ferocious, fearless, beautiful woman [Lorene Scafaria] about ferocious, fearless beautiful women all who are complicated, and we’re pitching to primarily white men,” said Goldsmith-Thomas.
“The note [another studio] gave us was: ‘It’s great, could they drug the bad guys? Make one of the guys a rapist and drug him?’ I said, this is based on a true story, it’s really a slippery slope of the hustle and the American dream. We really want to explore the complications of that. To which [fellow producer] Jessica Elbaum said, ‘If...
“Here we have a movie that was written and directed by this ferocious, fearless, beautiful woman [Lorene Scafaria] about ferocious, fearless beautiful women all who are complicated, and we’re pitching to primarily white men,” said Goldsmith-Thomas.
“The note [another studio] gave us was: ‘It’s great, could they drug the bad guys? Make one of the guys a rapist and drug him?’ I said, this is based on a true story, it’s really a slippery slope of the hustle and the American dream. We really want to explore the complications of that. To which [fellow producer] Jessica Elbaum said, ‘If...
- 9/6/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy this new episode of The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we examine movies from established movie stars that have flopped at the box office, been forgotten by time, or remain hidden gems. These aren’t the films that made them famous or kept them famous. These are the other ones.
Today, as we all celebrate the forthcoming release of Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers in our own way, here we discuss Jennifer Lopez, the multi-hyphenate queen herself. We take a tour of her acting career, starting with Oliver Stone’s nutty U Turn in 1997, passing through the strange melodrama Angel Eyes (2001), tackling a more comedic performance in 2013’s Parker and finishing up with the camp mini-classic The Boy Next Door from 2015.
We mention the infamous Movieline interview and her reaction to it, we debate first edition copies of The Iliad, settle on how J-Lo continues...
Today, as we all celebrate the forthcoming release of Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers in our own way, here we discuss Jennifer Lopez, the multi-hyphenate queen herself. We take a tour of her acting career, starting with Oliver Stone’s nutty U Turn in 1997, passing through the strange melodrama Angel Eyes (2001), tackling a more comedic performance in 2013’s Parker and finishing up with the camp mini-classic The Boy Next Door from 2015.
We mention the infamous Movieline interview and her reaction to it, we debate first edition copies of The Iliad, settle on how J-Lo continues...
- 9/6/2019
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Sony’s English-language remake of the 2011 Gerardo Naranjo movie Miss Bala began previews Thursday night grossing $650,000 at 2,050 theaters in what is expected to be a low and slow Super Bowl weekend at the box office.
Miss Bala is the only wide release this weekend, expected to draw $7M-$10M in a frame where Universal/Bvi/Blumhouse’s Glass in its third weekend is expected to excel with $11.3M. Through yesterday, the M. Night Shyamalan pic counts $79.1M through two weeks, running 6% behind the director’s Split from two years ago.
While business will drop anywhere from 60%-75% from Saturday to Super Bowl Sunday for most non-family movies, the weekend has improved significantly for male-oriented pics like 2009’s Taken ($24.7M) or American Sniper, which in 2015 made $30.6M over the Big Game weekend, the pic’s sixth frame. People do go to the movies over Super Bowl weekend, and plan their moviegoing on Friday or Saturday.
Miss Bala is the only wide release this weekend, expected to draw $7M-$10M in a frame where Universal/Bvi/Blumhouse’s Glass in its third weekend is expected to excel with $11.3M. Through yesterday, the M. Night Shyamalan pic counts $79.1M through two weeks, running 6% behind the director’s Split from two years ago.
While business will drop anywhere from 60%-75% from Saturday to Super Bowl Sunday for most non-family movies, the weekend has improved significantly for male-oriented pics like 2009’s Taken ($24.7M) or American Sniper, which in 2015 made $30.6M over the Big Game weekend, the pic’s sixth frame. People do go to the movies over Super Bowl weekend, and plan their moviegoing on Friday or Saturday.
- 2/1/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Say what you will about Jennifer Lopez, but one thing is true: She takes risks. Never sticking to a particular type, she has run the gamut in her choice of films from romantic comedies to thrillers to biopics and beyond. “Second Act” is her first live-action film since 2015’s “The Boy Next Door,” and it feels like a confused puppy, caught between a stale script and a very confused storyline that frequently loses focus.
Maya (Jennifer Lopez) is a big-box store assistant manager who has goals. She wants to wow her boss (Larry Miller) in the hopes of getting a well-deserved promotion to general manager. Instead, he introduces her to the white guy (Dan Bucatinsky) with an Ivy League Mba he hired for the position. Why? Because she isn’t a college grad, and no matter how many years she has put into the store, how loved she is by her co-workers,...
Maya (Jennifer Lopez) is a big-box store assistant manager who has goals. She wants to wow her boss (Larry Miller) in the hopes of getting a well-deserved promotion to general manager. Instead, he introduces her to the white guy (Dan Bucatinsky) with an Ivy League Mba he hired for the position. Why? Because she isn’t a college grad, and no matter how many years she has put into the store, how loved she is by her co-workers,...
- 12/20/2018
- by Yolanda Machado
- The Wrap
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