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Nearly 35 years after its release, Jonathan Demme's sweeping Academy Award masterpieceThe Silence of the Lambsremains one of the best movies ever recorded. The psychological crime thriller is still the third in history and the last movie to win the Oscar Awards' Big Five - including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Original Screenplay. Of course, the Best Actor honor was given to Anthony Hopkins, who brilliantly played Dr. Hannibal Lecter with chilling menace and highly intelligent guile.

Yet, Hopkins' indelible turn could have been much different had Demme kept one emotional scene involving Dr. Lecter and FBI Agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) in the film. As it is, Lecter functions as an enigmatic cipher who taunts and teases Clarice with crucial intel on serial killer Buffalo Bill,...

Chicago Med star Luke Mitchell and Home and Away star Rebecca Breeds welcomed their new baby.

The couple has been married for years, but Rebecca gave birth to their son this week.

Luke and Rebecca met on the Australian soap Home and Away and have been together since becoming a couple roughly 15 years ago.

The couple made a mutual post this week to celebrate the arrival of their baby boy.

“Welcome to the world little man. Thanks for choosing us. We love you beyond words...

Harris Yulin is one of the most prolific character actors currently working in film and TV. If you've been watching any television since the 1970s, odds are you've probably seen his face in something. Yet, one of his most memorable roles is also his least recognizable, since his face was buried in make-up. That would be a reference to the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode "Duet," where he played a Cardassian named Aamin Maritza.

"Deep Space Nine" is set on Bajor, a world previously occupied by the Cardassian military. The series' primary Bajoran viewpoint comes from Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor; read our interview about her "Star Trek" experience here), a former resistance fighter still scarred by her people's years of subjugation. That backstory weighs heavily on "Duet" (written by Peter Allan Fields).

Like most "Star Trek" shows, "Deep Space Nine" had a rocky first season. The two episodes...

The Silence of the Lambs is one of the most influential films of the last 40 years. Jonathan Demme wasted no time adapting Ted Tallys 1998 novel into a vehicle that earned Jodie Foster her second Oscar in three years and confirmed Anthony Hopkins was a movie star. The line between horror and thriller is drawn at the center of this film, and it pioneered both genres.

Silence of the Lambs

Director Jonathan DemmeRelease Date February 14, 1991Writers Ted TallyCast Scott Glenn, Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Heald, Ted Levine, Jodie FosterRating RRuntime 118 minutesGenres Drama, Thriller, Crime, Horrorprequel(s) Hannibal Rising, Manhunter, Red DragonBudget $19 Million Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Prime VideoStream on Prime VideoRent on Prime VideoBuy...

Spoilers for "Heretic" follow.

Does November count as part of spooky season? No matter your answer, one of 2024's best new horror movies has just debuted post Halloween. It's Scott Beck and Bryan Woods' "Heretic." An easy label for the film is religious horror, but it's not quite the same as "Rosemary's Baby" or, more recently, the twin "pregnant with the antichrist" pictures "Immaculate" and "The First Omen."

"Heretic" is a horror film about religion, where the characters are discussing their faiths and the history of them. At least half of the dialogue in the script must belong to the villain, Hugh Grant's Mr. Reed. A theology academic turned serial killer, Reed gets his newest playthings when two Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) show up at his doorstep. Instead of letting the pair convert him, he gives them a course on "the one true religion."

If after...

Original television programming is often a tricky business. Producers can aim to attract a built-in audience, while hoping to exert creative freedom and evolve an expanding narrative.

All this can either be an exciting pathway or a confusing letdown, depending on the investment by both the show and the intended audience. The reason why the likes of Riverdale and The Office stray from their source material can vary, but each makes for a fascinating case study.

Clarice Couldn't Step Out of the Silence of the Lamb's Shadow 2021

This 2021 drama aired on CBS for exactly one season. While attempting to elongate The Silence of the Lambs titular character Clarice Starling past the Academy Award-winning film, showrunners Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman, despite their stellar work on the Star Trek Universe shows Picard and Discovery, missed that opportunity. Further complicating the premise were the legalities involving the mention of the Dr. Hannibal Lecter character,...

The Supremes At Earl’S All-you-can-eat follows lifelong best friends Odette (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan), and Clarice (Uzo Aduba) known as “The Supremes”, who share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms. Through the joys and sorrows of life, marriage and children, happiness and blues, love and loss, new shades of heartbreak and illness threaten to stir up the past when the trio sees their bond put to the test as they face their most challenging times yet.

Cast includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Mekhi Phifer, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Russell Hornsby.

Directed by Tina Mabry and Written by Cee Marcellus and Tina Mabry, Based on the 2013 New York Times best-selling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore.

The film hits Hulu on Friday, Aug 23rd.

For a chance to win a code to stream the movie:

Email michelle@wearemoviegeeks.com to enter.

"The Simpsons" gets a lot of mileage out of its voice actors. Seriously, it feels like half of Springfield is voiced by Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, or Tress MacNeille. Despite the numerous cases of voice actors doubling up, each character in the cast sounds unique and immediately recognizable. Even Maggie Simpson, the perennial infant who never says a word, has her distinctive pacifier sound.

Most of Maggie's baby sounds are provided by Nancy Cartwright (whose primary "Simpsons" is playing Maggie's older brother Bart). On the rare occasions where Maggie does do more than squeal or suck on her binky, the show has brought out some big acting guns.

In season 2's "Bart vs Thanksgiving," Bart imagines his family being angry with him; Maggie declares, "It's your fault I can't talk!" That one line was provided by none other than an uncredited Carol Kane (who these days is rocking it as...

How do we begin to covet, dear readers? Do we seek out things to covet? If so, we have just the thing for you – a new 4K restoration of The Silence Of The Lambs. It's been 33 years since Jonathan Demme's seminal psychological thriller brought Sir Anthony Hopkins' calculating cannibal and Jodie Foster's driven FBI rookie Clarice Starling to the big screen — and still those lambs have not stopped screaming. Now, Arrow Video are preparing to release a glorious-looking new feature-packed 4K edition of the serial-killer classic. Set to release next month, we have an exclusive trailer to share with you for their upcoming re-release of Demme's disturbing opus. Grab some fava beans and a nice chianti, and check it out below:

Based on Thomas Harris' 1988 crime thriller novel, Demme's five-time Oscar-winning film sees FBI newbie Clarice Starling (Foster) caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a deranged...

Hulu has released the official trailer for The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat. The film will only be available on Hulu beginning August 23, 2024!

Synopsis: The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat follows lifelong best friends Odette (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan), and Clarice (Uzo Aduba) known as “The Supremes”, who share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms. Through the joys and sorrows of life, marriage and children, happiness and blues, love and loss, new shades of heartbreak and illness threaten to stir up the past when the trio sees their bond put to the test as they face their most challenging times yet.

About The Film

Genre: Comedy, Drama Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Mekhi Phifer, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Russell Hornsby Director: Tina Mabry Screenplay: Cee Marcellus and Tina Mabry, Based on the 2013 New York Times best-selling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore Producer: Marty Bowen,...

Jodie Foster's portrayal of Clarice Starling in The Silence of The Lambs is her most iconic role. Foster's ability to play Starling as more than just a typical FBI agent contributed to her success. Foster suggested making Starling look scared in a disturbing scene, showcasing her vulnerability and power simultaneously.

Despite having an extensive resume of roles, Jodie Foster’s role as Clarice Starling in The Silence of The Lambs is still her most iconic. While the Starling has been portrayed by others, including Julianne Moore in the sequel Hannibal, and Rebecca Breeds in the short-lived TV series Clarice, Foster’s Oscar-winning appearance was one that has never been bettered, and most of that success came down to Foster’s ability to play the FBI agent as more than just another run-of-the-mill law enforcer.

Silence of the Lambs Release Date February 1, 1991 Director Jonathan Demme Cast Jodie Foster , Scott Glenn...

Percy's triumph in the Capture the Flag scene is a crucial moment, as he learns his father's identity and stands up to the camp bully. The scene sets up future storylines and character development, including Annabeth's plans for Percy and his rivalry with Clarisse. Percy's actions during the battle reveal his more childish nature, adding depth to his character. The scene also culminates in Poseidon claiming Percy as his son.

While there are many great elements of Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, original author Rick Riordan has a lot to dissect from the Capture the Flag scene. Riordan created Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) in 2005's The Lightning Thief, and he has since gone on to expand the universe with multiple spin-offs and sequels. His work has been adapted into two movies previously, but the latest adaptation has already released two episodes, which revolve around Percy's journey to Camp Half...

Production is underway on “Kangaroo Island,” the feature film debut from Australian director Tim Piper and screenwriter Sally Gifford.

The family relationship drama-comedy centers around a struggling Hollywood actress forced to reunite with her sister as part of her father’s last wishes. It stars Rebecca Breeds, Erik Thomson, Adelaide Clemens and Joel Jackson.

Lou Wells (portrayed by Breeds) was set to become Hollywood’s next big thing – but a few years later, she’s hit rock bottom. Broke and aimless, she reluctantly accepts a ticket from her estranged father (Thomson), home to Kangaroo Island for a “family reunion.” When her father’s real agenda unfolds, years of tension resurface, and Lou struggles between continuing to run away from her past or working to repair the damage done.

“Kangaroo Island” is a Pouch Potato Productions production, in conjunction with Piro Inc. Ot has financial support from the South Australian Film...

From season 2 continues the harrowing imprisonment of an entire township of people that began in season 1. From season 2 is now streaming MGM+, and it finds the Matthews family continuing to play a pivotal role on the show.

In From season 2, the Matthews family continues to grapple with internal friction as the town is haunted by an unseen presence. Additionally, the youngest member of the Matthews family, Ethan (Simon Webster), also grows and begins making bigger decisions as he matures.

Related: From: 10 Burning Questions Fans Have After The Season 1 Finale

Screen Rant spoke to Simon Webster about the making of From season 2 and how Ethan's story progresses throughout the episodes.

Simon Webster Talks From Season 2

Screen Rant: Was playing Ethan Matthews on From your first big acting job?

Simon Webster: Yeah, this was my first big show that I booked. I did do Lucas the Spider, more than 80 episodes, but that was animation,...