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In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Adam ‘Tex’ Davis, about the podcast he co-hosts: The Oscars: What Were They Thinking? and “3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life,” which includes:

Jaws (1975) Raising Arizona (1987) Taxi Driver (1976)

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life is a podcast that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world.

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Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of the much-anticipated new season of Showtime’s The Chi and the return of Paramount+’s Criminal Minds. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 7 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in May 2025.

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Just Friends (May 1) Credit – New Line Cinema

Just Friends is a Christmas romantic dark comedy film directed by Roger Kumble from a screenplay by Adam ‘Tex’ Davis. The 2005 film follows Chris Brander, a formerly obese high schooler who goes through a transformation, and when he returns to his hometown, he tries to get back his former best friend and crush,...

Sometimes, a movie can take a little while to catch on, which was the case with the 2005 Christmas romantic comedy Just Friends. Although the film was only a moderate hit upon release, the Ryan Reynolds-led comedy has gained traction over the years as a bit of a cult classic and a part of the Christmas movie rotation for some fans. This appears to have been the case this year as Just Friends is making strides on streaming as Christmas approaches.

Just Friends is currently ranked tenth on Hulu's Top 10 films. It would make sense for the movie to rise in popularity on streaming because fans probably watch many Christmas movies before the big holiday. The movie offers an easygoing viewing experience and is suitably romantic and funny. It features a talented ensemble cast that makes the most of the screenplay, written by Adam 'Tex' Davis.

Directed by Roger Kumble,...

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EXmas is a Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The Amazon Freevee film follows Graham, who decides to surprise his family on Christmas, but when he gets there, he is surprised to find his ex-fiancée, who is the guest of honour. EXmas stars Leighton Meester, Robbie Amell, Michael Hitchcock, Kathy Greenwood, Steven Huy, and Veronika Slowikowska. So, if you loved the Christmas spirit, hilarious romantic drama, and compelling characters in EXmas, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Our Little Secret (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family. Still, when she gets there, she unexpectedly finds her ex-boyfriend there,...

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Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman who is spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family but is shocked to find out that her ex is also there, and they decide to hide their shared romantic history. Our Little Secret stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth. So, if you loved the heartwarming love story, funny family drama, and compelling characters in Our Little Secret, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Exmas (Prime Video) Credit – Amazon Studios

Exmas is a romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The 2023 film follows Graham, a young man who decides...

Legendary comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer Bruce Vilanch unveils behind-the-scenes secrets of the Academy Awards in his exciting new podcast, Oscars: What Were They Thinking?! Co-hosted by the screenwriter of the cult-hit Ryan Reynolds comedy Just Friends, Adam 'Tex' Davis, the show dives into the history and controversies of the Oscars, tackling the puzzling decisions that have left audiences scratching their heads for decades.

Listeners can expect to explore jaw-dropping revelations, such as how two of the Top 100 American Films of All-Time were overlooked for nominations in the same year; or, why the film frequently hailed as the “Greatest Film of All Time” didn’t take home the Oscar. From the shocking wins to the baffling snubs, Vilanch and Davis dissect iconic moments in Oscar history, questioning how the Academy arrived at their decisions for better or worse.

"I’ve spent a third of my life writing for the Oscars,...

Endless charisma used to be the defining characteristic of actors in the golden age of Hollywood, and few performers alive today better personify that trait than the Canadian jokester Ryan Reynolds. It might have taken this Vancouver-born funny man several years to leave his mark on the industry, but today, he's arguably entertainment's most in-demand star.

After spending the early part of his career on television and earning recognition for his work on series like Two Guys, A Girl, and a Pizza Place, Reynolds became a promising comedic talent following his breakthrough role in National Lampoon's Van Wilder. Since then, he's become a bonafide superhero and a rom-com icon, and he has voiced numerous animated characters. With 2024 set to be the biggest year of his career yet, thanks to the release of Deadpool & Wolverine and If, it's the perfect time to look back over his storied career.

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Madonna's Maverick Films has teamed with HBO Films for Hosed, a feature comedy to co-star four members of the Jackass gang -- Chris Pontius, Steve Steve-O Glover, Preston Lacy and Jason Wee Man Acuna. The film, now in development, is described as a broad comedy about an uncoordinated, over-enthusiastic volunteer firefighter who is finally assigned to a firehouse where he has to deal with a band of misfit firefighters from the wrong side of the tracks. Pontius, Glover, Lacy and Acuna will play misfits, with Pontius playing the leader of the band. The volunteer firefighter with whom they interact has not been cast. Adam Tex Davis (Just Friends) will pen the script based on an idea by Michael Schreiber and Maverick's Brent Emery. Maverick's Guy Oseary, Emery and Mark Morgan will produce with Schreiber executive producing. Hosed will be released by Picturehouse, the theatrical distribution company jointly owned by HBO and New Line Cinema.

Pontius, Glover, Lacy and Acuna starred opposite Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera on MTV's successful series Jackass, which spawned two hit films for MTV Films and Paramount Pictures: Jackass: The Movie and Jackass Number Two.

Lukas Haas, Giovanni Ribisi and Erika Christensen have signed on to topline indie The Gardener of Eden for Appian Way. Penned by Adam 'Tex' Davis, the dark comedy centers on a young man who accidentally saves a girl from a neighborhood assault and then decides his calling in life is to become a modern-day hero. Kevin Connolly will make his directorial debut. Appian Way in association with IEG Virtual Studios is producing the film with the 7th Floor. Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Simpson are producing along with 7th Floor's Allen Bain. Graham King and Benjamin Waisbren of IEG Virtual Studios and Jesse Scolaro and Darren Goldberg of the 7th Floor are executive producing.

Kevin Connolly, who directed the 2003 Sundance short Whatever We Do with Robert Downey Jr., is set to make his feature debut on Gardener of Eden, which is being produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and his Appian Way shingle. Initial Entertainment is financing. Written by Adam 'Tex' Davis, known more for his comedy work -- he wrote Just Friends for New Line -- Gardener is a dark tale about a loser who receives a hero's reception when he inadvertently saves a person's life. This inspires him to create more would-be disasters so he can save the day again and receive more acclaim. The story has been compared to a suburban Taxi Driver. Connolly is better known for his acting work. He appeared in the TV series Unhappily Ever After as well as features like John Q and Antwone Fisher. He next appears in New Line's The Notebook. Connolly began directing episodes of Unhappily in its third season and gained considerable attention for his short feature. He is repped by ICM.