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The Curious Career of Mercedes McCambridge. Top Story - October 2024. Content Warning.
The story goes that attending an open audition for the part of Sadie in All the King's Men (1949), Mercedes McCambridge got angry. Whilst waiting for her chance, she grew appalled with the treatment of the candidates being herded in and out of the office. She went in to meet the director furious and gave Robert Rossen a piece of her mind. She got the part, there and then, by unintentionally giving Rossen the rough edges and passion of the Sadie he wanted. For that role, her first feature film role, she went on to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Geeks
Nicole Kidman Pauses Filming ‘Babygirl’ Over Intense Sex Scenes: “I Had To Stop"
At 57, Nicole Kidman has built a reputation for taking on challenging roles that push her boundaries as an actress. In her latest film, Babygirl, Kidman dives deep into one of her most provocative roles yet, portraying a powerful businesswoman entangled in a passionate affair with a younger man. However, the steamy nature of the film's sex scenes led the Oscar-winning actress to temporarily halt filming, revealing she was simply overwhelmed by the intensity of the scenes.
By Jayu2 years ago in Geeks
Caddo Lake's Family Tree Explained. AI-Generated.
Although the Lang family tree in Caddo Lake is nearly as perplexing as the film's chronology, it is also crucial to the main plot point of the thriller. The entire movie was about a single family and the historical journeys of a few of its members, as the film's conclusion made evident. Regretfully, it is difficult to tell which characters are related to one another and which are not due to Caddo Lake's convoluted timeline. However, those familial ties play a significant role in Caddo Lake, which is why it received an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
By WHB KHN2 years ago in Geeks
The Substance Movie Review “SPOILER ALERT”
Scroll down for spoilers.🚨 I am going to discuss some of the major plot details and twists on “The Substance.” If you haven’t seen it yet, be warned — the ahead lies some major revelation you don’t want to miss! ⚠️
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANI2 years ago in Geeks
Only 2 Episodes Of DC TV Have Ever Scored Higher Than The Penguin's Best One. AI-Generated.
Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Penguin episode 4. The Penguin on HBO is popular with both reviewers and viewers. Originally created in The Batman, the series centers on a reinvented version of the same-named villain. The Penguin, who goes by Oz Cobb in this iteration, is attempting to consolidate and expand his control over Gotham's criminal underworld. The show is more of a crime series like The Sopranos than a superhero adaption. Rotten Tomatoes gives its episodes an average rating of 91% from viewers and 94% from critics. This pattern is maintained in Episode 4, which had the highest rating of the entire series.
By WHB KHN2 years ago in Geeks
Elle Woods and the Realities of Justice: Why Legally Blonde Still Matters
This evening, as we prepare for our internships in different places, I found myself watching Legally Blonde (and Legally Bonde 2!) with my friends. As an elder Gen Z, I feel it’s my responsibility to introduce them to the best chick flicks of 2004. My friends, who come from Myanmar, have often remarked on how this movie, released in 2001, still feels so fresh and relevant. They’ve noted how impressive the technology looks compared to films they’ve seen, perhaps because they haven’t experienced many Hollywood productions; Asia has its own thriving film industry and beloved favorites.
By Karina Thyra2 years ago in Geeks
How Everyone Misunderstood Joker: Folie à Deux and the Ideology Behind the Joker
Since its announcement, *Joker: Folie à Deux*, the sequel to Todd Phillips’ critically acclaimed *Joker* (2019), has generated controversy and debate among fans and critics alike. Much of the backlash centers around rumors that the film might “erase” the first movie or shift the iconic role of the Joker to someone else by its conclusion. These anxieties seem to stem from a misunderstanding of the Joker as a character, as well as from expectations based on conventional comic book and superhero narratives. However, viewing *Joker: Folie à Deux* through the lens of ideology, rather than a simplistic continuation of a single character’s journey, allows for a deeper and more nuanced appreciation of its potential thematic direction.
By Nazgol Rasoolpour2 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Movies About Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation: The Sleepless Thrillers You Can't-Miss
Insomnia and sleep deprivation have been central themes in many films, portraying how sleeplessness can distort reality, amplify fear, and erode mental health. Be it psychological thrillers like "Fight Club" and "The Machinist," in which insomnia was implemented in forcing the characters into paranoia and self-destruction, or horror classics like "A Nightmare on Elm Street," where staying awake becomes a matter of survival, most of these movies portray the extreme, profound effects of sleeplessness. Whether it is fear, guilt, or possibly grief, these films take the audience all the way down into the rather unsettled world of a sleep-deprived mind.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANI2 years ago in Geeks
Where to Stream Spider Man: No Way Home
So you've been wanting to check out the new Spiderman movie but don't know where to watch it, right? Spiderman: No Way Home did super well in theatres last year, making over $1.9 billion worldwide. But it's been a while since it was on the cinema movies list. You're probably like where can I stream it now? Don't worry, the awesome Marvel movie with Tom Holland as your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman is now on a few different streaming services. In this guide, I'll tell you the different places you can stream it from home. I'll let you know what services have been added, and if there are any costs.
By Patrick Jr.2 years ago in Geeks
Terrifier 4: Will It Happen?. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Will Art the Clown return to wreak havoc in Terrifier 4? Damien Leone's Terrifier 3 brought the already gory slasher franchise to new, disgusting lows. The coulrophobic slasher has served as the focal point of the director's entire filmography, and Art the Clown, which made its debut with the publication of Leone's 2008 short film, The 9th Circle, has since grown into a legitimate pop culture phenomenon. The Terrifier film series is incredibly famous among horror fans due to its straightforward yet effective execution, which avoids the intellectual horror of the 2010s and '20s, even though it may not be reinventing the wheel when it comes to blood and guts.
By WHB KHN2 years ago in Geeks
5 Best Halloween Movies for Kids to Enjoy
Everyone longs for the Halloween for different reasons. For some people, Halloween is about candies, pumpkin lanterns, witch, Halloween costume and party, etc. For other people, watching a Halloween movie would also be a wonderful celebration, especially for those who have kids. There are quite a lot of Halloween movies for this treat-or-trick holiday. What are the best Halloween movies for kids? What are the best family Halloween movies? If you are looking for a spooky and scary Kids Halloween movies, you have come to the right place with our picks of the best Halloween kids’ movies.
By Faye Miller2 years ago in Geeks
Finding Light in Darkness: A Review of 'Room Taken'
Strange things have been happening. I’ve been hearing weird noises. Room Taken is a short film directed by TJ O'Grady Peyton. The story follows Isaac, a homeless man, who secretly stays in an elderly blind woman’s home. Though Isaac is careful as he tip-toes past her, Victoria senses a presence.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks