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Ace Ventura inspired Alan Ritchson's comedic acting style, which he would often emulate for laughs growing up. A security guard once stopped Alan Ritchson from meeting his idol, Jim Carrey. Alan Ritchson has honed his acting skills for diverse roles, from tough guys to funny characters.

Alan Ritchson plays it straight as Jack Reacher in his Prime Video series, but the actor recently recalled how he used to show his funny side by imitating his hero, Jim Carrey. Having grown up watching Carrey’s classic outrageous comedies such as Dumb & Dumber and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Ritchson said that the actor’s “physical, goofy and unafraid” style was something that he wanted to emulate at the time.

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Release DateFebruary 4, 1994DirectorTom ShadyacCastJim Carrey, Courteney Cox, Sean Young, Tone Loc, Dan Marino, Noble WillinghamRuntime86Main GenreComedyWritersJack Bernstein,...

Highest Rotten Tomatoes score with "Ordinary Angels" highlights Ritchson's past struggles with movies. Despite film struggles, Ritchson's TV career remains solid with hits like "Blue Mountain State." Ritchson's upcoming film with Guy Ritchie can continue his Rotten Tomatoes winning streak.

Reacher star Alan Ritchson's recent film release, Ordinary Angels, set his career record with an 80%, reflecting a harsh truth about his career. Ritchson has appeared in movies and TV shows since the 2000s, beginning his career playing Aquaman in Smallville. While never an A-list Hollywood star, he's managed to build a fantastic career playing fan-favorite roles in superhero, sports, and action genre media. Amazon Prime's Reacher series has seen him surge to new popularity heights, with more high-profile roles now coming his way.

The film Ordinary Angels, which stars Alan Ritchson and Hilary Swank, was released on February 23, 2024, receiving critical acclaim for its starring performances and emotional drama. The...

The following contains spoilers for Scrambled.

This article references pregnancy loss.

Scrambled is a dramedy inspired by director, writer, and star Leah McKendrick's personal experience of going through the process of egg-retrieval. The film reflects McKendrick's decision to freeze her eggs and addresses themes of personal growth and reflection. McKendrick's script struck a chord with other professional women in Hollywood who had also gone through the procedure, resulting in the film receiving a larger budget and backing from Lionsgate.

Scrambled is a tour-de-force by Leah McKendrick, who directed, wrote, and starred in the film, but is it based on real life? Scrambled comes after McKendrick penned the script for M.F.A. and appeared in films like Bad Moms and The Turkey Bowl. Scrambled is a more grounded dramedy about a woman in her mid-30s who decides to take proactive steps toward eventually having children. This proved to...

Alan Ritchson has built a fantastic career in film and television, primarily in superhero, sports, and action genre projects. He has played notable roles in shows like Titans and Blue Mountain State, showcasing his charm and humor. Ritchson's book-accurate portrayal of Jack Reacher in the Amazon Prime series has earned him overwhelming praise and solidified his status as a leading action hero.

Alan Ritchson has earned overwhelming praise for his book-accurate portrayal of the titular character in Reacher, and the actor has several other movies and shows to explore. While not an A-list Hollywood star, Alan Ritchson has built a fantastic career in film and television, playing fan-favorite roles primarily in superhero, sports, and action genre projects. Amazon Prime's Reacher has been the biggest testament to his success, proving Ritchson's capabilities as a leading action hero in an enormously popular series.

His acting career started in the early 2000s with...

There’ll be some happy holidays on Prime Video in December, as the streamer’s seasonal offerings hope to keep the fires warm in your home this month!

As such, there are quite a few new original holiday movies coming to the service. At the beginning of the month, Eddie Murphy stars in Candy Cane Lane. In this film, the Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America star plays a determined man who is willing to go above and beyond to win the annual Christmas home decoration contest in his neighborhood – even if it means making a very magical deal.

The DC universe will also be getting festive in December thanks to Merry Little Batman, an animated feature that sees Batman’s son, Damian Wayne, stumble upon a villainous plot on Christmas eve, one that may give him a chance to save the day when his dad isn’t around.

Clockwise from top left: Candy Cane Lane (Prime Video), Your Christmas Or Mine 2 (Prime Video), The Flash (Warner Bros.)Image: The A.V. Club

Prime Video—perhaps more than any other streaming provider—is really leaning into Christmas-themed movies this December. Eddie Murphy plays a family man desperate to win...

John Beasley, known for his role in TV shows like Everwood and The Soul Man has died. He was 79.

Beasley’s son Mike, shared a touching post on Facebook honoring his late father.

“Man…you know this is a part of life…but that doesn’t make it any easier. I lost my best friend today,” he wrote. “They say you shouldn’t ever meet your heroes because they don’t turn out to be who you thought they were. That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything. I hope I made you proud. Love you more.”

Beasley was born in Omaha, Nebraska in June 26, 1943 and didn’t get started in acting until his 40s. His first acting credits were in films like V.I. Warshawski (1991), The Mighty Ducks (1992), Rudy (1993), Untamed Heart (1993) and Little Big League (1994) and in TV shows like Brewster Place (1990), Lucky Day...

We’re still a couple of weeks out from The Boys returning with its second season, but based on the footage we’ve seen so far, it certainly looks as if we’re in for another wild ride. One that may even top the first run of the show, which was one of the best things that we’d seen on television in a long time.

Of course, trying to predict how something as crazy as The Boys is going to end up is a fool’s errand, but let’s not forget that it won’t be the only new thing arriving on Amazon Prime in September. Far from it, in fact.

Earlier today, the streaming service announced their entire line-up of new titles for next month and it’s a meaty list, comprising both films and television shows. And though The Boys may be the highlight for many...

An election season is fast-approaching in the U.S. So for its new releases in September 2020, Amazon Prime is bringing back one of its most political shows.

The Boys season 2 premieres its first three episodes on September 4. Though the show on its face is a superhero story, viewers of season 1 will know it’s really about America’s troubling embrace of entertainment with fascism. Sounds fun and not at all terrifying right before a presidential election!

That’s not the only bleak Amazon original on the schedule for September. British TV adaptation Utopia arrives on September 25. This Gillian Flynn-produced series follows fans of a comic book who believe it predicts…world-ending pandemics. Darn it. Amazon’s only original film this month is a…documentary about voter suppression from Liz Garbus called All In: The Fight for Democracy. Yikes.

For those of us who want to relax with some ‘member berries,...