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Do The Right Thing (1989)Do The Right Thing is a Spike Lee movie about one hot day in a Brooklyn neighborhood. All day, racial tensions continue to rise until a major event turns tragic. Spike Lee stars alongside Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Giancarlo Esposito. Do the Right Thing is one of Spike Lee’s best films. It includes a bunch of future stars, including Rosie Perez, Martin Lawrence, and Samuel L. Jackson. This is a film that uses clever writing to address topics of race that are, unfortunately,...

I remember when Pixar brought me up to their headquarters, which was crazy, by the way, if you ever get a chance to go, you would love it... They brought me up and they sort of, 'We were thinking about you playing a spork.' And I was like, 'All right, that's not what I was expecting,' but they said that he sees himself as trash. And I was like, 'Wow, how is that going to resonate?' But what I loved about Forky is he came into the world thinking 'I'm...

In fact, the parallels between Judas’ deception of Jesus, leading to his crucifixion, and the facts that inspired Judas and the Black Messiah are eerie, to say the least. Here you have a man who becomes a trusted follower of a peaceful revolutionary, heinously misinterpreted as a threat to society, whom he betrays for his own personal gain and later, out of guilt for his actions, takes his own life. Not to mention, to those who still follow the Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton’s powerful words are practically scripture, his...

Writing about I Care A Lot can be a real challenge, particularly because J. Blakeson’s pitch-black story contains a wealth of unpredictable twists and turns, and it’s best that you go into it as blind as possible. Here’s what I can tell you about Rosamund Pike’s character, Marla Grayson. She’s extremely good at her job, which involves taking over the legal rights to elderly folks who are deemed unable to care for themselves, either physically or mentally. She helps them from their homes, and into the convenience of an elderly...

As she shared with her Goop audience, she decided to apply the techniques of a medicine practitioner named Dr. Will Cole, and his method of fasting, which includes her skipping meals until 11 a.m. and turning to mainly keto and plant-based foods. She said she is cooking, working out in the mornings, taking supplements "in service of a healthier gut,” and using an infrared sauna....

Kenny: You go back to Emmett Till. He's a baby and he was murdered by forces because they saw him not as a child, but they saw him as a monster. And I think that's the thing about white supremacy, historically, is that African Americans aren’t perceived as human. We're perceived as this other worldly thing that has to be neutralized or destroyed or controlled or contained. It's just very strange when you're like, look we're people. Keith: But at the end of the day, it's all projection, right? Like...

While Paramount Pictures and a representative for director Jeff Tremaine did not respond for comment on the story, an unnamed source has told Variety that Bam Margera went "AWOL" from the production of Jackass 4 in its early days, and that it was only after some time that they discovered he had checked himself into a rehab facility in Florida. There is also apparently an on-going effort to get Margera further help for what he is currently going through....

Sex scenes are no doubt one of the more difficult parts of filming as an actor. Some of the best in the business won’t even entertain doing them. Salma Hayek recently shared a not-so-glamorous behind the scenes story about filming the famous sex scene for 1995's Desperado opposite Antonio Banderas, and why she was afraid to do it.In a recent podcast appearance, Salma Hayek revealed, years later, why she was so afraid to film the Desperado scene and how she felt embarrassed by the whole situation. It was so early...

Will We See Any New Resident Evil Creatures Created For The Movie?Creating a film adaptation of a series like Resident Evil means there’s going to be a laundry list of monsters you need to include/slightly reinvent for a new approach. Lickers, Mr. X, and of course, Nemesis are pretty much shoo-ins to be included in this cinematic retelling of the first two installments, with Mr. X potentially being a key addition from the series canon. But on top of the monsters we do know, will there be any chance of...

The back to back approach was the best course of action for both of these Mission: Impossible sequels, as writer/director Christopher McQuarrie has been teasing a story so large, it had to span two different films. With cast members like Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Hayley Atwell all along for the ride, the building blocks were already there for a smooth shoot that would see the next two installments potentially bundled up before the November 4, 2022 release date of Mission: Impossible 8....

Masters of the Universe: Revelation - TBA (Filming)You may not instantly associate Kevin Smith with He-Man. Nevertheless, the Clerks filmmaker and the Master of the Universe are teaming-up for Netflix's upcoming animated mini-series, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, which Smith created. The streaming show is currently in-the-works, and it has secured one hell of a voice cast. Specifically, Masters of the Universe: Revelation features the voice talents of Chris Wood as He-Man, Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela, Stephen Root as Cringer, Diedrich Bader as King Randor,...

For those who are unaware of the “We live in a society” quote, the saying has been present within internet culture for years. The saying was adopted by users who were proud to say they do not fit into the conventional norms of society. And these people would use the phrase to point out any sort of hypocrisy in the meme they were presenting. Around the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger’s Joker became linked to these memes. While they eventually died down, they experienced a resurgence...

Kyle Allen worked with the Happy Death Day actress on a romance called All My Life just before heading onto set for The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. He got to talk to her about her experience working with the time loop concept, and she had some killer advice. According to Allen, she clued him in on being really intentional about his choices because he’d be doing them again and again... and again....

Given Dwayne Johnson’s words, he and his father shared a bond and understanding that the actor still holds on to. Like any son, the Hollywood star has felt the sting of losing a parent without any warning and, based on his comments, that definitely isn't easy to accept. Despite his father’s loss though, Johnson will get the chance to relive memories of the elder Johnson through his sitcom new sitcom....

CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links.Ready for the understatement of the year? Well, here is it: our lives would be much different on this Friday in February if the COVID-19 pandemic had never come to fruition around the globe. Aside from the millions of deaths and insurmountable loss of jobs, public gatherings, specifically trips to the movie theaters, have become a rarity throughout 2020 and 2021. If not a single theatrical release date had...

There are many, many great inspirations. The one that always comes to mind is having had the opportunity to work with the late Anthony Minghella and watching him direct, how eloquent he was, the way he gave direction was not just a descriptive word. It wasn’t just ‘walk in the room and have more energy,’ he would build a story, give you a little vignette around the word energy without using the word energy and you would think ‘well this has nothing to do with the scene?’ He would walk...

Dr. Jonathan Ohnn debuted in 1984’s Spectacular Spider-Man #97, and he made his first official appearance as The Spot in the following issue. Ohnn was a scientist working for The Kingpin, researching ways on how to duplicate the radiation levels of the superhero Cloak as a way to mimic his powers. Ohnn succeeded in opening one of these black portals, but the experiment required so much power that New York City experienced a blackout, and fearful that the portal would close, Ohnn stepped through it and found himself in another...

Most of what Tahar Rahim did during that two year prep period involved understanding the story through multiple mediums, but as production dates started getting closer the actor decided it was time to actually meet the man he was portraying. As Rahim explained, it wasn’t just about understanding the intense pain and horror that he experienced while suffering through extraordinary rendition and detention at Guantanamo Bay, but also grasping how he could go through all of that and come out the other end an optimistic and positive person. Rahim continued,...

David F. Sandberg decided to go by Logan rules for Shazam!, imagining that the events of Man of Steel and Batman v Superman had really happened prior to Billy Batson’s origin story, but there was also the side of the world where action figures and such were made as a result of these occurrences. It definitely makes sense and grounds the other films in the “reality” of the DCEU. When you think about it, if Superman really did roam the skies, we would most certainly have merchandise in his image,...

There are a ton of possibilities for the Amazons spinoff if it does happen, and either way, it does feel like Antiope really lives in the fabric of that world. Wonder Woman’s mom, Queen Hippolyta, could be key to the film, or it could introduce new Amazons like Donna Troy or Nubia. We’ll keep you posted on any and all Wonder Woman updates....

Although Zack Snyder didn’t reveal specifically which movie these flashbacks would have unfolded in, it’s worth remembering that when he boarded the DCEU, he had a five-movie arc planned. Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League comprised the first three chapters, and the saga would have rounded out with two Justice League sequels. As such, it’s logical that Robin’s death would have been depicted in Justice League 2 or Justice League 3, although only the former was ever officially on the DCEU slate, so that’s...

Michael B. Jordan has been on a roll lately. He made a splash with his Super Bowl commercial after being named Sexiest Man Alive in 2020, and he has a slew of upcoming projects. But a lot of moviegoers have been waiting to hear if the actor is returning for Black Panther 2. As such, Jordan recently touched on how the MCU franchise is moving forward....

It certainly makes a whole lot of sense that Marry Me would target Valentine's Day weekend (the holiday is on a Monday, which is a nice bonus), but what can't be ignored is that Universal has put the romantic comedy up against some serious competition. February 11, 2022 is a date that is already occupied by another title previously on the 2021 calendar: the video game adaptation Uncharted starring Tom Holland. Independently both movies could make a lot of money from the box office (particularly if they are good), but...

The Japanese trailer is a different presentation of the footage, but really does do an equally effective job of selling the blockbuster – which is set to be one of the biggest released in the first half of 2021. Featuring the return of Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown, and Zhang Ziyi in their respective roles from Godzilla: King Of The Monsters, and adding newcomers Alexander Skarsgard, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Eiza Gonzalez, Jessica Henwick, Julian Dennison, and Demian Bichir, the MonsterVerse franchise event feature will finally be getting released...

Technical aspects aside, we are dying to get a first look at Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. Simu Liu, best known presently for his role on the amazing Canadian series Kim's Convenience, is playing the titular hero, and Tony Leung will portray the real Mandarin (not to be confused with the imposter from Iron Man 3). Also onboard the ensemble cast is Awkwafina, Ronny Chieng, Fala Chen, Meng'er Zhang, Florian Munteanu, and Michelle Yeoh....

As someone who also loves good drama and gets way too invested in characters, this is an aspect of The Right One that I absolutely love. When I spoke to the writer/director, Ken Mok, he revealed that originally the film was going to be much darker, but Cleopatra Coleman (who plays the lead Sara) was so funny that he ended up re-writing it as a romantic comedy and the end result is fantastic....

The LEGO Batman Movie Director Chris McKay Helms The Tomorrow WarThe man who drafted these exciting talents into heroes of the future is Chris McKay, who, for such a high-dollar and high-concept project, is only making his second live-action, feature-length directorial effort with The Tomorrow War. However, the man has been keeping busy, and to much success, in between that time, mostly in animation. Chris McKay is one of the Emmy-winning producers of Robot Chicken and other Adult Swim hits, a leading animator on The LEGO Movie (also starring Chris...

You know what they say, it’s not a party until Javier Bardem walks in. Dune is a major production and must have been quite an intense shoot. It’s nice to hear the cast took the pressure off with some dance parties on the side. The cast is massive, also including Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgard and Charlotte Rampling. I’d imagine it was a dream come true for the young actors to work alongside them. Check out the trailer below:...

Jordan Belfort initially thought the GameStop stock market drama was a version of a “pump and dump” scheme, which the stock broker pleaded guilty for in 1999. After looking into the situation further, Belfort has shown his support for the “revolution” in association with Wall Street, calling the current controversy a paradigm shift that will bring about radical change....

What’s a local to do when Byron Bay has become the latest tourist destination for celebrities and those who follow their movements? Well, that’s a question that’s not easily answered, as it does still seem like a natural progression of population, rather than some sort of deliberate play to wreck havoc on the area’s ecosystem. But surely there has to be a balance between the brand new residents setting up camp in this formerly idyllic town, right? Time will certainly tell, but if future release schedules see productions moving their...