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The 20 most fascinating villain origin stories from the film world
At their best, villain origin stories help flesh out the psychologies and motivations of the antagonist, showing that darkness usually has some sort of root. Moreover, these films demonstrate why villains almost always become more fascinating than the heroes they oppose.
20 films with many Oscar nominations but few wins
Just because a movie gets a lot of Oscar nominations does not mean a lot of wins will follow. These films had a lot of bites at the apple but found limited success.
20 accidental movie filming mishaps that were left in the final cut
Sometimes, what happens on accident is better than what's planned. These films wouldn't be the same without their accidents.
20 actors who played creepy perfectly
Some actors are so successful at portraying creeps of any sort that they run away with the film, even (especially) if they’re the villain.
16 films that we did not expect to be musicals
There are some premises that you hear are at the center of a musical, and it just makes sense. Mostly, they are about star-crossed lovers. Or about how the hills are alive with the sound of music.
Movies and TV shows that feature podcasters
Here are some of the podcasters in movies and TV, and you don’t even have to listen to a BetterHelp ad first!
Directors who returned to direct sequels to their hit films
When a movie is a hit, it often warrants a sequel. However, that doesn’t mean the same director will return for the sequel. Ridley Scott directed “Alien,” but James Cameron directed “Aliens,” for example.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 11
GLADIATOR II’s Soaring Spectacles Can’t Save This Silly Sequel From a Thumbs-Down
One of the many great smaller moments that made a big budget blockbuster like Gladiator a worthy Best Picture winner comes early in the film when Maximus sees his friend Quintus.
The 20 greatest biopics about musicians
Music has long played a massive role in movies. Biopics have also been popular since the beginning of film. Thus, biopics about musicians are fairly commonplace.
20 actors who dramatically changed appearances for a role
No need to question these 20 actors' commitment.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 9
Christopher Nolan Asked WB to Change the Ending of JOKER As to Not Mimic Heath Ledger’s Version
Every interpretation of the Joker for nearly 85 years has added something to the character’s mythology. One of the most memorable was the late Heath Ledger’s “Glasgow smile,” which is The Dark Knight’s gruesome take on the iconic villain’s rictus grin.
Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / October 9
‘Joker: Folie À Deux’s Risky Musical Vision Was Based On Joaquin Phoenix’s Dream
After an underwhelming opening weekend, the highly anticipated ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ is already being dubbed a disaster. The movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, pulled in a mere $37.8 million domestically, despite high expectations.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 4
How JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Delivers a Surprise Origin Story
We knew Joker: Folie à Deux would introduce Harley “Lee” Quinzel to Todd Phillips’s Gotham. What we didn’t know was the sequel would also serve as an unexpected origin story.
Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / October 4
‘Joker 2’ Review: Phoenix and Gaga’s Chords Can’t Save This Mess of a Sequel
Exactly five years after the original premiered, Joker: Folie à Deux is now playing in theaters everywhere. The film picks up two years after Joker and sees Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), now locked up in Arkham Asylum.
Entertainment News / Music Times / October 2
Joaquin Phoenix Discovered Lady Gaga's Music Thanks to an Unexpected Introduction by Miley Cyrus
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix may be very familiar with each other now since they are both serving as the leads in the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux, but he was not always familiar with her back catalogue.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / April 18, 2024
Brian Cox Says Joaquin Phoenix Was “Terrible” in Napoleon
The Emmy-winning Brian Cox had some things to say about the Academy Award-winning Joaquin Phoenix at HistFest, and they weren't too pleasant. According
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 10, 2024
JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Trailer Brings the Musical Madness
When Todd Phillips’ Joker made over a billion dollars at the box office in 2019, and earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar, a sequel became inevitable.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 14, 2024
JOKER: FOLIE à DEUX Shares New Looks at Joker and Harley Quinn for Valentine’s Day
The unexpected comic book movie blockbuster of 2019 was Todd Phillips’ Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the title role of Batman’s #1 nemesis. The movie earned a billion dollars at the box office and won Phoenix an Academy Award for his role as Arthur Fleck.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 6, 2024
Todd Haynes and Joaquin Phoenix Team up for New Film
The Academy Award-nominated Todd Haynes is teaming up with the Academy Award-winning Joaquin Phoenix on a new film. Phoenix will star in the currently untitled film, directed by Haynes, which charts the love story between two men in the 1930s.
DC Cinematic Universe movies and shows we’re most looking forward to seeing
Now that director James Gunn and Peter Safran are the co-heads of DC Studios, the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) may finally have a chance to compete with the Marvel behemoth. It’s off to a promising start with movies like Joker and The Flash. Here are the ones we’re most looking forward to seeing on the big and small screen.
Every M. Night Shyamalan movie, ranked
M. Night Shyamalan's body of work is a bit like one of his films. There are plot twists, disasters, and moments of hope, and you never know what you'll get when you press play.
20 facts you might not know about 'Doctor Strange'
Doctor Strange was another shot at bringing a new character into the MCU, one of the bolder swings. Here are 20 facts about Doctor Strange plucked from the Fourth Dimension.
20 facts you might not know about 'Gladiator'
Let’s flashback to the turn of the millennium for a more set over a millennium into the past with 20 facts about “Gladiator.”
The essential Johnny Cash playlist
Looking for a guide to where to start in Cash's massive catalog? These 20 songs are essential additions to any Man In Black playlist.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2021
Emma Stone playfully dismisses 'Cruella' comparisons to 'Joker'
Not every villain is created equal. Emma Stone is the newest cover star for British magazine Total Film, and the photos are totally Cruella: In the interview, Stone was asked about comparisons her titular Cruella character is drawing to 2019's Joker.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / February 18, 2021
Joaquin Phoenix teaming with Midsommar director on next film
Ari Aster and A24 are back together again—and this time, Joaquin Phoenix is along for the ride. According to Deadline's Justin Kroll, A24 agreed to finance and produce a forthcoming feature-length film from Aster titled Disappointment Blvd. after Phoenix signed on to star.
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