The Last Samurai Was A Challenge Tom Cruise Wasn't Sure He Could Overcome

Fair or not, A-list actors tend to come with an added burden of expectations on their shoulders, at least among those who can still be counted among the rapidly dwindling ranks of bona fide movie stars these days. Not only do they have to maintain an extraordinarily high level of … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Rey And Kylo Ren Kiss In Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Almost Didn't Happen

A great deal has happened in the "Star Wars" galaxy over the last few years. The TV side of things have taken a major foothold over on Disney+, and particularly, "The Mandalorian" has paved the way for a whole new generation of storytelling within the franchise. But the movies st … | Continue reading


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The Daily Stream: Ocean's Twelve Brings Its Own Vibe To The Heist Series

(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Movie: "Ocean's Twelve" Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max The Pitch: Danny Ocean (George Clooney), Rusty (Brad  … | Continue reading


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Samuel L. Jackson Joins Garfield As, Uh, Garfield's Dad

Fictional author Terence Mann once wrote, "There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place, and the universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what's possible." Mann didn't know it at the time (actually, he didn't "know" anything because he's a … | Continue reading


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Why The New Star Wars Series The Acolyte Is Set During The High Republic Era

In the aftermath of the sequel trilogy's conclusion, recent entries in the "Star Wars" franchise have remained firmly (some might say "stubbornly") set in the time period surrounding either the original or prequel trilogies. Rather than move confidently forward beyond the scope o … | Continue reading


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Star Wars Series The Acolyte Will Draw On Wuxia Martial Arts Films

"Star Wars" has always taken inspiration from a myriad of sources that go well beyond pulp sci-fi works like "Flash Gordon." Besides spaghetti Westerns, a galaxy far, far away was famously inspired by the films of director Akira Kurosawa, most notably his 1954 samurai movie "Seve … | Continue reading


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Daily Podcast: Mini-Water Cooler: RRR, Chip 'N Dale, Better Luck Tomorrow, And More

On the May 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Hoai-Tran Bui to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they've been up to. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we've been Doing: Ben took a quick beach trip to Des … | Continue reading


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How The Wire's Felicia Pearson Went From Extra To Star On The Show

As new HBO crime drama "We Own This City"grips audiences, with /Film's Josh Spiegel calling it "vast and existentially bleak," many are revisiting series creator David Simon's prior projects, notably the early-aughts drama "The Wire." Not only does the Baltimore-based series have … | Continue reading


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Blade Runner's Ending Wasn't The Only Reason Harrison Ford Hated His Voiceovers

When "Blade Runner" was released in June of 1982, the response of both audiences and critics was less than adoring. Despite garnering $6 million on its opening weekend, the film eventually fell off the map, thanks in part to scathing reviews like this one from Roger Ebert: "I sus … | Continue reading


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Top Gun: Maverick's Bashir Salahuddin And Charles Parnell Tell Us What They Learned From Tom Cruise [Interview]

"Top Gun: Maverick" is set to hit theaters this Friday, and the film is already getting some amazing buzz. I'm certainly buzzing, because if the first film made me want to be a fighter pilot, this sequel made me want to do it twice as much. I recently had the chance to speak with … | Continue reading


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Saving Private Ryan Created A Personal Dilemma For Tom Hanks And Steven Spielberg

By 1998, both Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks were among the largest parts of the Hollywood establishment. They had both won multiple Academy Awards each, most of their respective films were enormous hits, and they both had a reputation for intelligence and decency. In 1998, Spiel … | Continue reading


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Homelander's Suit Had Antony Starr Overheating Behind The Scenes Of The Boys

Get ready, because "The Boys" is finally set to return with its highly-anticipated third season! The delightfully irreverent series did give fans the animated anthology "The Boys Presents: Diabolical," to help us all get our fix during the wait between seasons 2 and 3, but soon t … | Continue reading


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14 Reasons Why Star Trek: Lower Decks Is The Best Star Trek Show

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" takes fans to the weirder side of the "Trek" universe. The second series presented in a traditional animated cartoon style (not to disregard the delightful 3D CGI "Prodigy") is as adult as its forefathers, but it's a lot funnier, playing to an audience th … | Continue reading


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How Brief Encounter Inspired Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation

What does Bill Murray whisper in Scarlett Johansson's when "Lost in Translation" comes to an end? There are videos available answering that question for spoiler addicts, but for most of us, we simply don't need to know. It is a private moment between the two as their whirlwind (b … | Continue reading


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It Took A Unique Screenwriting Approach To Keep The Joy Luck Club's Stories Intact

The fact that "The Joy Luck Club" was made is really a miracle in itself. The film that The Hollywood Reporter called "25 years too early" examines the culture clash between four Asian-American women and their mothers. The film is based on Amy Tan's 1989 novel and presents a comp … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Obi-Wan Kenobi Clip: He Must Be Trained

With the show's release mere days away, Lucasfilm and Disney have offered a little glimpse at what's to come in "Obi-Wan Kenobi" in the form of a new, brief clip. The "Star Wars" show is set to debut its first two episodes on Friday and the newly-revealed clip gives us a little b … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The LED Screens Used In Our Flag Means Death Were So Realistic They Made The Crew Seasick

Filming on the actual ocean is incredibly difficult, as Steven Spielberg famously learned the hard way when he made "Jaws." Luckily, "Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins and his crew didn't have to trek across the actual Caribbean Sea for their acclaimed pirate comedy ser … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

How Downton Abbey Rejects Ageism

This post contains spoilers for "Downton Abbey: A New Era." In film, and in society at large for that matter, there's an extremely high premium on youth and beauty. Too often, characters are treated as though they have a rapidly approaching expiration date as soon as they hit 30 … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Will Thor: Love And Thunder Officially Pass The Torch To Natalie Portman?

We were recently treated to a new, full-length trailer for "Thor: Love and Thunder" which, as that somewhat silly title implies, looks pretty wild. Director Taika Waititi is back for a follow-up to his much-beloved "Ragnarok" and this time, he's bringing Natalie Portman's Jane Fo … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Clips Round-Up: Joey Lauren Adams In Tankhouse, Paul Schrader-Penned There Are No Saints & More [Exclusive]

(Welcome to SlashClips, a series where we bring you exclusive clips from hot new Digital, Blu-ray and theatrical releases you won't see anywhere else!) In this edition: Tankhouse There Are No Saints Pros and Cons Bleeding Audio The Burning Sea Cordelia First up, Vertical Entertai … | Continue reading


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The Boys Could End Up With More Spin-Offs

There's just no getting around certain inevitabilities in Hollywood. When a certain type of franchise finds itself becoming a little "too" popular, logic dictates that more satirical and hard-hitting stories will follow in its wake, providing a crucial sense of counterprogramming … | Continue reading


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Come Drink With Me Was A Major Step For The Martial Arts Genre

Before the Shaw Brothers burst onto the Hong Kong film scene with "Come Drink With Me" in 1966, there wasn't a lot of leeway through which martial arts could be portrayed on film. The most popular films in the genre up to that point leaned heavily on melodrama and the superhuman … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Living A Double Life As Bubbles Wasn't Easy For The Wire's Andre Royo

HBO's "The Wire" spearheaded a new kind of drama television upon its 2002 debut, earning heaps of praise for its patient, cumulative writing and talented cast of lesser-known (at the time) actors. When series creator David Simon pitched the show to HBO's miniseries division, he e … | Continue reading


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Erin Moriarty's Scariest Scene In The Boys Had Nothing To Do With Superpowers

Even for those viewers wholly unfamiliar with the original comic source material, "The Boys" didn't take long at all to quickly establish exactly the kind of no-holds-barred series that it would be. Under creator Eric Kripke's steady guidance and over the course of two seasons, v … | Continue reading


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Rita Moreno Cast As Vin Diesel's Grandmother In Fast X

The "Fast & Furious" franchise has no intention of stopping or hitting the brakes, and the upcoming "Fast X" movie has added another cast member to its team. Rita Moreno will be playing Dom's (Vin Diesel) grandmother in the next installment, which was confirmed by Diesel via a vi … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Shooting Blade Runner 2049's Climactic Scene Was Two Weeks Of Misery

This post contains spoilers for "Blade Runner 2049." The ending of "Blade Runner 2049" puts its protagonist, K, played by Ryan Gosling, through the wringer both mentally and physically. No sooner does K have his bubble burst about being the Chosen One — the first human child ever … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

One Of Bob's Burgers Biggest Mysteries Might Soon Have An Answer

With the release of the heavily anticipated "Bob's Burgers Movie" finally upon us, now seems as good a time as ever to dig into the questions that have been plaguing viewers over the series' impressive 12-season run. Several nagging thoughts continue to bewilder fans: What's the … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Spike Lee Film That Had A Massive Impact On Edward Norton

Edward Norton has worked with some of the finest filmmakers on the planet (e.g. Ridley Scott, David Fincher and Miloš Forman), but getting to star in Spike Lee's "25th Hour" was a dream come true. Whenever the director comes up in an interview, Norton will rave at length about hi … | Continue reading


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Only Murders In The Building Creator John Hoffman Teases 1970s Serial Killer Vibes In Season 2

After winning laughs and hearts alike with a charming first season, "Only Murders In The Building" proved to be one of the most addicting new shows of last year. And with its cozy coats and sweet friendships, it also earned its place as a Fall comfort watch. Now the murder-myster … | Continue reading


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Even Millie Bobby Brown Thinks The Stranger Things 4 Cast Is Too Big

If there's one thing the marketing for "Stranger Things" season 4 has been keen to impress upon viewers, it's that this is by far the Netflix series' biggest outing yet. That's particularly the case when it comes to the cast, which has only grown by leaps and bounds since the Duf … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Al Pacino Had A Confusing First Encounter With Jared Leto's House Of Gucci Character

In Ridley Scott's "House of Gucci," Jared Leto plays Paolo Gucci, the son of Aldo Gucci and grandson of the Italian fashion house's founder Guccio Gucci. The actor's portrayal was met with polarizing reviews — some thought his character to be excellent comic relief; others though … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Movies Like The IT Franchise You Should Watch Next

Andy Muschietti's "IT" franchise might have left fans with some unanswered questions, though there's no denying it set the horror world ablaze with its cosmic weirdness and killer clown. As fans speculate about the series' next directions, currently poised to be an HBO Max minise … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman, And Nora Smith On Why Now Is The Perfect Time For The Bob's Burgers Movie [Interview]

After 12 critically acclaimed and audience-loved seasons, the Belcher family of "Bob's Burgers" is finally heading to the big screen. On the surface, "Bob's Burgers" seems like your average adult animation family sitcom, but the Belcher family's eccentricity, community building, … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Ewan McGregor Is Ready For Another Season Of Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ewan McGregor, who will be reprising his role as the beloved master Jedi in the upcoming Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi," hopes to return for yet another season, if it were to happen. Speaking to Collider, McGregor clarified that while the series was always supposed to be a limit … | Continue reading


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Obi-Wan And Darth Maul's Relationship Explained: They're More Alike Than You Think

The following article contains spoilers of media across the "Star Wars" universe, including the prequel trilogy, "The Clone Wars," "Rebels," and more. Discretion is advised. There are few rivalries in the "Star Wars" universe that are as long and winding as that between Obi-Wan K … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

How Bob's Burgers Blurs The Line Between Acting And Improv

If the upcoming "The Bob's Burgers Movie" is anything like the television series, then it's sure to grill (heh) longtime viewers and newcomers alike. I remember catching a few episodes when it was first coming out, and for some reason, it just didn't quite grab me. When I heard t … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Francis Ford Coppola Had A Wild Plan To Prepare Robin Williams For His Role In Jack

If Sam Raimi had one of the most interesting runs of films in the 1990s, then Francis Ford Coppola had one of the most confusing. The director of "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" kicked off the decade with 1990's "The Godfather Part III," a film that wasn't at all the critica … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Christopher Lloyd Has Joined The Cast Of Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose Alongside Simon Pegg

That Christopher Lloyd sure likes to keep busy, doesn't he? In addition to his already announced roles in "Spirit Halloween," "The Conners," and "The Mandalorian" season 3, news broke Monday that he was joining the cast of "Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose." The title of the … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Personal Connection Behind M. Night Shyamalan's Constant Bruce Willis Casting

No matter what you think of M. Night Shyamalan as a filmmaker, the one thing you can't deny is the man has ambition. Do you know how talented you have to be when your first film ("The Sixth Sense") gets a Best Picture nomination and is frequently brought up in the conversation of … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Stars Suffered For The Sake Of A Hilarious Scene

Filming on location can often be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can offer atmospheric immersion that pulls audiences in without the need for any effects. On the other, there's always the weather to consider. That's the lesson the cast and crew of "The Marvelous Mrs. Ma … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Gray Man Trailer: Chris Evans And Ryan Gosling Lead The Russo Brothers' Espionage Thriller

A trailer for Netflix's highly-anticipated "The Gray Man" is here, and things are looking especially tense in the upcoming star-studded espionage thriller. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, "The Gray Man" follows former CIA agent and proficient mercenary Court Gentry (Ryan Gosli … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Making Bob's Burgers Is Like Therapy For The Creative Team [Exclusive]

If you've been using "Bob's Burgers" as your own personal form of therapy, you're not alone. The weird, wacky, and truly wonderful TV show (which is switching gears with a brand new movie) walks the tightrope between being funny, heartwarming, offputting, and reassuring oh so wel … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Decision To Leave Review: Park Chan-Wook Directs The Hell Out Of A Romantic Mystery [Cannes]

Though it features fewer cinematic tricks or surprises than fans of his earlier work might expect, Park Chan-wook finally returns with "Decision to Leave." His first feature in six years is a misty detective romance that prioritizes mood, aesthetics, and the psychology of its cha … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Thor: Love And Thunder Trailer Breakdown: The Story Of The Space Viking

"Thor: Love and Thunder" has cut it rather close with the release of its first full trailer, since the movie is due out in a month and a half, but it is finally here now to build on the anticipation of last month's teaser. The teaser worked up to the reveal of Natalie Portman in … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Bob's Burgers Movie Had A Similar Struggle As The Simpsons Movie [Exclusive]

When a sinkhole opens up in front of your burger joint, it's an adventure worthy of a movie. "The Bob's Burgers Movie" brings the long-running animated series, which just aired its season 12 finale this week, to the big screen for the first time. The movie is in theaters this Fri … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Morning Watch: Moon Knight Movie Magic, Bob's Burgers: From TV To Film & More

(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.) In … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Gentleman Jack Is A Speed-Walking Contradiction In 'A Lucky And Narrow Escape'

We interrupt your regularly scheduled lesbian period drama to bring you this breaking news update: Anne Lister was a Tory. This is certainly not new information (see: Anne in the pilot, putting her tenants in their place. Or Anne last week, telling a crying preteen servant girl t … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Better Call Saul Season 6 Delivers Its Most Devastating Episode Yet With 'Plan And Execution'

I should've seen this coming. I know I should have. Maybe I even did. And yet, tonight's mid-series finale of "Better Call Saul" still concluded in a way that left me reeling. Even though I had a suspicion something like this — something terrible and irreversible — was on the way … | Continue reading


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