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Here’s Why Alfred Hitchcock Never Worked With Blonde Actress Marilyn Monroe (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Some directors leave a signature in every frame they shoot. Others are remembered for how they cast and shape their characters. Alfred Hitchcock, the so-called Master of Suspense and one of cinema’s most iconic directors, belonged firmly to the latter group. Among the various patterns that ran through his long career, his repeated choice to cast blonde women in key roles stands out the most. It became a signature of sorts that carried through his films, but more than a stylistic habit, it became something much deeper and, to be honest, more disturbing.

When Hitchcock’s Pattern Became A Habit

According to Far Out Magazine, this was not part of Hitchcock’s playbook from the very beginning. It happened when Madeleine Carroll took on the role of Pamela in The 39 Steps in 1935. The film marked a turning point,...

Alfred Hitchcock’s legacy is being reexamined by the best modern critics. IndieWire can exclusively share the list of esteemed journalists, including IndieWire’s own Kate Erbland, who will be moderating one of the highly-anticipated “Hitch! The Original Cinema Influencer” screening series panels.

As IndieWire previously announced, Netflix is hosting a theatrical re-release of Hitchcock’s most beloved features at the Paris Theater in New York City. Fittingly, the screening series is co-presented with the New York Film Critics Circle; members of the leading national critics group will be on hand to discuss the curated collection of Hitchcock films.

“Hitch! The Original Cinema Influencer” will be a six-week screening series that coincides with the iconic auteur’s features being available to stream on Netflix starting June 1. “Hitch! The Original Cinema Influencer” will run from May 16 through June 29, and is set to include more than 60 films, 36 of which are directed by...

If you ever have the chance to ask Sandra Bullock the movie she most regrets starring in, her answer would probably be Speed 2. Well, that’s what she told toofab during the promotional tour for The Lost City back in 2022. And don’t even bother asking her about the sequel to the original Miss Congeniality movie, ironically titled ‘Armed and Fabulous’. That would be her second choice, right off the bat.

One could argue that Bullock’s filmography is proof that not every franchise extension has the potential to strike gold, even for Hollywood royalty. But there happens to be one standalone Sandra Bullock film that’s doubly bad (if not worse) than both those choices on her regret-o-meter. German director Mennan Yapo’s Hollywood debut with Premonition (2007) had Bullock leading the charge of a sinking ship right from the start of its 96-minute runtime.

Sandra Bullock as Linda Hanson...

Without a drop of doubt, Hayao Miyazaki has made himself a living legend in the world of animation. As the first Japanese film director to have received an Oscar (in fact two now), his films offer such cinematic experiences that have managed to capture the hearts of people around the globe.

Anna and Marnie from When Marnie Was There | Credits: Studio Ghibli

In fact, what is exceptionally interesting about Miyazaki is that he never shies away from being his worst critic despite all his successes. He’s known to be extremely self-deprecating and often doubts his own work.

But one film that tested his doubts to the limit was When Marnie Was There, which wasn’t even an original work by Miyazaki himself! So, what was it about When Marnie Was There that made Miyazaki so unconvinced?

Miyazaki was never satisfied with Marnie’s original character design! A still from...

Following its premiere back at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Atom Egoyan’s latest film Seven Veils is finally getting a U.S. release. The Amanda Seyfried-led thriller set behind the scenes of the opera world will open on March 7 via XYZ Films and Variance and now the new trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: “After years away, theater director Jeanine (Academy Award® nominee Amanda Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor’s most famous work. Haunted by dark and disturbing memories from her past, Jeanine allows her repressed trauma to color the present as her personal and professional lives begin to unravel. Renowned director Atom Egoyan reunites with Seyfried in this visually stunning, propulsive work, filmed on location during the staging of Egoyan’s acclaimed production of ‘Salome.'”

Ethan Vestby said in his TIFF review, “You have to hand it to Atom Egoyan:...

If you don’t know, Sean Connery was often hailed as the real-life Hollywood brute during his young age, way before he even starred in the iconic spy thriller James Bond franchise. Well, considering how the actor had once famously beaten up gangsters after being held at gunpoint, Connery seemingly deserved that reputation in the industry.

Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger (1964) | image: United Artists

But the story about his reputation got really serious when Sean Connery appeared in the 1974 movie Zardoz. While John Boorman’s film has been praised as a cult classic, behind-the-scenes anecdote revealed a near-fatal mishap after Connery almost choked the life out of a cameraman, who later faced significant damage to his career.

John Boorman recalled Sean Connery’s scary rage from the set of Zardoz

While Sean Connery was popularly known for his role as the British spy in the James Bond franchise,...

Sean Connery and Michael Caine co-starred in A Bridge Too Far, a massively underrated war epic that received mixed reviews from critics on its initial release, but deserves a lot more love. Connery is best known for playing James Bond in six official movies (and one unofficial one), but he was a screen legend outside his connection to the role of 007. He starred in a wide range of movies, from the psychological thriller Marnie to the Agatha Christie whodunit Murder on the Orient Express. He worked with such legendary directors as Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet, and John Huston.

These days, Caine is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Christopher Nolan, having played Alfred Pennyworth in The Dark Knight trilogy and Professor John Brand in Interstellar. Caine played his own iconic spy character, Harry Palmer, across five movies, and starred in such classics as Get Carter, The Italian Job, and Hannah and Her Sisters,...

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After a 14-year run as a feature filmmaker in England (which began during the silent era), Alfred Hitchcock was lured to Hollywood by the bold producer David O. Selznick to direct a big-screen adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's thriller novel "Rebecca." Though the two headstrong men clashed throughout the making of the movie, the finished 1940 film was a commercial and critical smash, topping the box office for the year and taking home the Academy Award for Best Picture. If there had been any doubts as to whether the British director's precise manner of visual storytelling, already perfected in triumphs like "The 39 Steps" and "The Lady Vanishes," would translate to Hollywood, they were instantly dispelled.

"Rebecca" would prove to be the least Hitchcockian movie the director would make in America, as the master of suspense wasted no time in reverting...

Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly made just a handful of movies before transforming from a Hollywood princess into a real life one following her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. Let’s take a look back in the photo gallery above of all 11 of her films, ranked worst to best.

Kelly got her start performing onstage and in television before being drafted by Hollywood to appear in Henry Hathaway‘s ripped-from-the-headlines nail-biter “Fourteen Hours” (1951) when she was just 22-years-old. The next year found her starring as the concerned wife to an imperiled town marshal (Gary Cooper) in Fred Zinnemann‘s landmark western “High Noon” (1952).

She got her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for John Ford‘s adventure yarn “Mogambo” (1953), playing one of two love interests (along with Ava Gardner) to big game hunter Clark Gable. The next year, Kelly upset frontrunner Judy Garland, who made a massive comeback...

Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary director known for his films like Psycho, The Birds, and Rear Window, has had quite some controversies surrounding him. There have been some accusations regarding the director’s behavior and his working style.

Anthony Perkins in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho | Credits: Shamley Productions

One of the more prominent cases from Hitchcock’s life was actress Tippi Hedren who accused the director twice. From misbehaving on sets to allegedly touching her inappropriately, the story is quite shocking.

When Alfred Hitchcock Misbehaved With Tippi Hedren

Alfred Hitchcock’s movies were crazy. From psycho killers to birds that attack humans, the movies were well received at the time. The director is also responsible for making several actors famous in Hollywood.

Tippi Hedren in The Birds | Credits: Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions

One of these actresses was Tippi Hedren. Working alongside the director in The Birds and Marnie, Hedren decided to...

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Clint Eastwood will premiere his fortieth feature directorial effort, "Juror #2," at the American Film Institute Festival. This feels like a landmark number. It's certainly a landmark achievement, given that Eastwood is 94 years old, an age at which most people are interred. So it's frankly despicable that Warner Bros-Discovery, headed by noted enemy of cinema David Zaslav, has chosen to unceremoniously dump "Juror #2" on 50 screens over its opening weekend, with no plans for expansion or an awards campaign.

While it's possible the film is not, in the eyes of its studio, an awards contender, it has a commercially viable hook (as evidenced by its compelling trailer) and a killer cast headed up by Nicholas Hoult. Moreover, it's a film by Clint Eastwood, a man whose films have earned WB loads of money over the last 50-plus years. He's had an office on the lot for nearly as long,...

Generally, among aficionados, Sean Connerys performance in Alfred Hitchcocks 1964 feature Marnie is considered to be one of his most overlooked roles, if not the most meaning its better than its given credit for being. Not surprisingly, the movies certainly controversial. Still, it is widely regarded as one of his most underrated" in an extensive filmography. While it is not considered one of Hitchcocks best, it too has its partisans. There are many possible reasons why it remains one of Hitchcocks most underrated thrillers, one of which is likely the expectations created by the films before it the wildly successful Psycho and The Birds. But the main reason Marnie is an uncomfortable watch today is Hitchcock's alleged treatment of his leading lady following his unrequited feelings.

The return of a reality TV monster that’s sure to dominate social media conversation; Charlie and Nick’s blossoming romance; a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the NBA courtesy of LeBron James and Anthony Edwards; the latest gem from an action auteur; Tyler Perry’s first Netflix television drama and another helping espionage and drama from Keri Russell are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in October.

Coming in hot on Oct. 2 is the new season of Netflix’s reality dating show Love Is Blind. The seventh go around for the main franchise — the brand has now expanded into several country-specific versions — will see a fresh batch of singles heading into the pods, hoping to find love and marry their match, all within a worryingly compressed timeline. The show, which is still billed as a “social experiment,” has experienced some bad PR in recent seasons,...

The new TV shows and movies arriving on Netflix in October 2024 see the streaming platform offering a plethora of titles across a diverse range of genres. Netflix emerged as one of the first major streaming services, helping to reshape how people watch content. From there, their library grew to include Netflix Original programming as well as many licensed movies and TV shows. With an already extensive library of content, Netflix is adding new titles each month with some highly-anticipated new additions in October 2024.

September 2024 was a big month for Netflix, marked by some talked-about original content. The Perfect Couple emerged as the latest engrossing murder mystery series while the thriller Rebel Ridge became a surprise hit for Netflix. October 2024 is another exciting month for Netflix users, with a number of popular shows returning with new seasons, like Outer Banks, Heartstopper, and The Diplomat, providing a wide variety of viewing options for Netflix users.

The trailer for Pia Marais’ “Transamazonia” has debuted ahead of the film’s world premiere in competition at Locarno Film Festival. “Transamazonia,” which will have its North American premiere at New York Film Festival, is being sold in international territories by The Party Film Sales. WME Independent is handling North American rights.

The film centers on Rebecca, the daughter of missionary Lawrence Byrne. Rebecca was declared a “miracle” after she survived a plane crash as a child, deep in the Amazon Forest. Years later, she has become a miracle healer, sustaining their mission thanks to her growing fame. But when illegal loggers invade the land belonging to the indigenous people they’re evangelizing, Rebecca’s father manoeuvers them into the epicentre of this escalating conflict.

In a statement, Marais said: “In this feverish setting, I wanted to work loosely with elements of suspense and genre. In moments to create an uncanny dream atmosphere.

When IndieWire recently ranked the 25 best films of Alfred Hitchcock, it was probably no surprise to anyone that “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” the director’s sole attempt at a light romantic comedy, didn’t make the cut. Even Hitchcock himself tended to underrate the film, as when he told interviewer François Truffaut that “since I didn’t really understand the type of people who were portrayed in the film, all I did was photograph the scenes as written.” From a filmmaker who regularly dismissed movies he considered uncinematic as mere “photographs of people talking,” this was the ultimate self-directed insult.

Yet even a casual reappraisal of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” newly available in an exquisite Blu-ray special edition from Warner Archive, undermines Hitchcock’s claims about his own movie. While it would be a bridge too far to declare the film a masterpiece on a par with “Psycho” or “Rear Window,...

Generally, among aficionados, Sean Connerys performance in Alfred Hitchcocks 1964 feature Marnie is considered to be one of his most overlooked roles, if not the most meaning its better than its given credit for being. Not surprisingly, the movies certainly controversial. Still, it is widely regarded as one of his most underrated" in an extensive filmography. It is also considered one of Hitchcocks best, but it too has its partisans. There are many possible reasons why it remains one of Hitchcocks most underrated thrillers, one of which is likely the expectations created by the films before it the wildly successful Psycho and The Birds. But the main reason Marnie is an uncomfortable watch today is Hitchcock's alleged treatment of his leading lady following his unrequited feelings.

Quick Links The LGBT Undertones of When Marnie Was There Are Undeniable The Reason When Marnie Was There Isn't an LGBT Film Isn't Made Obvious At First When Marnie Was There's Ending, Explained Queer Undertones In Other Studio Ghibli Films When Marnie Was There subtext hinted at LGBTQ themes, but the ending clarified the nature of the relationship between Marnie and Anna. The story focuses on friendship and platonic love, with the connection between Marnie and Anna revealing the impossibility of a romantic connection. Despite the intimate moments and physical contact, the film's message centers on love, but not the romantic type.

Of the 21 Studio Ghibli films released from 1986 to 2014, not one featured an openly LGBT+ character. Of course, that isn't a critique on the quality of these films, considering they rarely focused on any kind of romantic relationships at all. For the most part, the themes of friendship and...

Studio Ghibli's child protagonists are realistic and human, each with unique traits and emotional needs, especially in Ponyo and My Neighbor Totoro. Ghibli films feature supportive and relatable parents that play a crucial role in the protagonist's life. The thematic and direct connections between Ponyo and My Neighbor Totoro go beyond easter eggs; they reflect Hayao Miyazaki's personal experiences.

Some of Studio Ghibli's most enduring and beloved films are lighthearted and fantastical. They follow young protagonists who are beautifully written, and their parents, who raise their children with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. My Neighbor Totoro is a huge nostalgic tour de force for people who grew up with it. Ponyo evokes some of that sweet feeling by referencing a small part of My Neighbor Totoro through an interaction between the protagonist, Sosuke, and his mother, Lisa.

Studio Ghibli films are so popular and wonderfully crafted that audiences often wonder...

Actress Melody Thomas Scott and her real-life husband, producer Edward J. Scott, will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award during “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” it was announced on Monday. Public television host and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich will also be honored.

The honors will be presented in person on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at the historic Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles with “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” being broadcast Live Friday, June 7 on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+*.

“We’ve long wanted to honor the legendary daytime duo of Melody Thomas Scott and her husband Edward J. Scott. With a combined 93 years of contributions to our community, they are true institutions in the world of Daytime television. In addition, Lidia Bastianich’s astounding success combines her love of cooking while simultaneously entertaining millions each day. It is an...

When you think of the great directors in cinema history – Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, etc. – chances are the first films that come to mind are Goodfellas, Jaws and Vertigo. But every brilliant filmmaker has their duds. Now, Rolling Stone – you know, the publication that doesn’t think Roseanne and Bill Cosby had historic shows just because of their wrongdoings – has put out a list of the 50 worst movies by some of the most renowned directors…And yes, they have missed the mark considerably.

In the list, titled “50 Terrible Movies by Great Directors”, there are plenty of bottom-barrel films, those that are absolutely anomalies in otherwise remarkable careers. We wouldn’t argue that man-child family comedy Jack (#1) isn’t Francis Ford Coppola’s worst movie or that Rob Reiner’s North (#2) wasn’t worthy of Roger Ebert’s famed “hated, hated, hated, hated, hated” review. Those guys didn’t...

Born 125 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock’s unparalleled body of work is a towering influence on virtually every corner of filmmaking. But what new insights can we gain into his process? Alfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards, a new book arriving next week by novelist and Hitchcock scholar Tony Lee Moral, contains a wealth of knowledge as it pertains to the Master of Suspense’s thought process. Ahead of its release from Titan Books, we’re delighted to share exclusive storyboards and more from the book, as well as a chat with the author.

Focusing on the storyboards for nine of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic movies––Vertigo, The Birds, Psycho, North by Northwest, The 39 Steps, Torn Curtain, Marnie, Shadow of a Doubt, and Spellbound––the coffee-table book includes never-before-published images and incisive text putting the material in context and examining the role the pieces played in some of the most unforgettable scenes in cinema.

Makoto Shinkai's success stems from his distinctive style: emotional stories focused on love and the supernatural. For fans of Shinkai, watching She and Her Cat: Everything Flows can give insight into his early work and its impact on his career. Kyoto Animation's series Kanon and Clannad, as well as Mamoru Hosoda's Belle, possess storytelling and themes similar to Shinkai's, making them great choices for fans.

Over the past few years, Makoto Shinkai has easily become one of the most recognizable names in anime. All three of his most recent films —Your Name, Weathering With You, and Suzume — have become some of the most critically and financially successful anime films of all time, and that's given Shinkai a reputation for being one of the best anime directors of the past decade.

Much of Makoto Shinkai’s success can be attributed to his distinctive style. In addition to his...

Cyber Monday is here with even more deals on horror 4K UHDs, Blu-rays, collectibles, and more. Some Black Friday sales are still active, other prices have come down even more, and a bunch of new items have been discounted. Here are this year’s Cyber Monday highlights.

Amazon 4K Uhd Deals:

Assassin’s Creed – $5.99 Maleficent – $7.43 Terminator 2 – $7.99 Suicide Squad – $7.99 Reservoir Dogs – $9.33 John Wick: Chapter 2 – $9.33 Evil Dead Rise – $9.49 The Lost Boys – $9.49 Poltergeist – $9.49 The Blackening – $9.49 Jurassic Park – $9.49 Nope – $9.49 Get Out – $9.99 The Batman – $9.99 Zack Snyder’s Justice League – $9.99 The Suicide Squad – $9.99 Dune – $9.99 The Shawshank Redemption – $9.99 Jaws 2 – $9.99 Everything Everywhere All At Once – $9.99 Edge of Tomorrow – $9.99 Highlander – $9.99 Battlestar Galactica – $9.99 Warcraft – $9.99 Godzilla vs. Kong – $9.99 King Kong (2005) – $10.44 Serenity – $10.49 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – $10.99 Ip Man – $10.99 Train to Busan – $11.21 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – $11.49 Parasite – $11.49 The Goonies – $11.49 Full Metal Jacket – $11.49 The Shining – $11.99 Dr. Strangelove – $11.99 Us – $11.99 Bram Stoker’s Dracula – $11.99 Nobody – $11.99 The Fifth Element – $11.99 The Dark Crystal – $11.99 Halloween Kills – $11.99 Halloween Ends...

Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic "The Birds" is a staple of Hollywood cinema, and it had to age a bit to earn its spot in the canon. The film only earned one Oscar nomination for special effects, but it is easily one of the most well-remembered works in the accomplished director's oeuvre. Almost half a century has passed since the film's release and many of its main actors are no longer with us. Most of them went on to have storied careers, some of them were already established figures of the entertainment industry, but unfortunately only two of them are still alive today.

Her character Melanie barely survives "The Birds," but Tippi Hedren is one of two stars in the film that has lived to see the 2020s. Hedren worked with Hitchcock again on his thriller "Marnie," but did not have much of a career afterwards. She did go on to...

Subscribe to Disney+ to stream all four Halloweentown movies for $7.99 per month, or choose the ad-free premium option for $10.99 per month. If you're an early subscriber, take advantage of the current rates before they increase to $13.99 per month and $139.99 per year in October 2023. Can't subscribe to Disney+? Rent or buy the Halloweentown movies on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Store, YouTube TV, and Vudu for $5.99 to $7.99 per movie.

Due their enduring popularity, the Halloweentown movies return to relevance every October. Alongside the Hocus Pocus and Twitches film series, 1998's Halloweentown and its three sequels are among the most beloved Disney Channel Original Movies that center on this spine-chilling season. In the first Halloweentown outing, Kimberly J. Brown's Marnie Piper discovers that she comes from a long line of prominent witches — the Cromwells — when her Grandma Aggie (Debbie Reynolds) visits the mortal world on All Hallow's Eve. Despite her mother,...

Robert Downey Jr. plans to remake Hitchcock's Vertigo, despite its universal praise. He believes he can make it even better, but some consider it redundant. There are other Hitchcock movies that could be remade, such as Spellbound and Foreign Correspondent, which could benefit from modern updates. Downey Jr. would be perfect for roles in movies like Marnie, Rope, and The Wrong Man, and a remake of Suspicion could be truly magical with his performance.

Robert Downey Jr. is set to remake Vertigo, but there are several other Hitchcock movies to remake that would be easier. Some have said that Rdj's Alfred Hitchcock remake plan is a step too far because of the universal praise Vertigo has received ever since its release, making his efforts seem redundant. The actor has stated that he has big plans to make it better, but it's considered one of the very best from the...

Each weekend Nathaniel we'll be discussing a movie requested by you! Spoilers ahead so if you haven't screened this on Netflix do that first.

The idea was to kill myself, not feed the damn fish.

Who is the most f***ed up character in Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964)? The answer is not as simple as it appears. The titular ice queen blonde (Tippi Hedren) is sexually frigid, terrified of lightning, a compulsive liar, a serial thief, and disassociates almost instantly at the sight of the color red. She has so many issues she's a full series of crazy. But while Marnie is a loner she's hardly alone in her own film when it comes to needing serious amounts of therapy...

Did you have a good Easter weekend? Apologies that this weekend contained no "reader's choice" so we're pushed back one week in that regard. So we thought it time to share some things coming up to help keep us on track...

April 10th - Succession Season Four Review

April 12th - Antiviral (2013) 10th anniversary

April 13th - Cannes Lineup Announced

April 14th - Reader's Choice: Marnie (1964) on Netflix

April 17th - Monday's Stage Door series returns as the Broadway season heats up and Tony buzz rises

April 21st - Reader's Choice: Fatal Attraction (1987) 

April 28th - Reader's Choice: Tba

April 28th - Letters from an Unknown Woman (1947) 75th anniversary

Also this month: April Foolish Oscar Predictions, Interview with Joyland director Saim Saddiq, Interview with rising cinematography star Carolina Costa, the Year in Queer Cinema thus far, Erotic Thrillers on Criterion Channel continues, Love & Death on HBO Max, Polite Society at the movies,...

Netflix has several new films and original shows coming out in April, just in time for Q2. Great classic movies and animated films arrive with this month’s slate rotation as well. Some Netflix originals tackle the incoming warmer weather that arrives starting April.

Starting with the classics, Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” (1992) starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty and Madonna, becomes available to watch on the streamer April 1 while we all wait for solid renewal news for Prime Video’s TV series — created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson — that takes the movie’s story deeper. Leonardi DiCaprio’s mind-bending movie “Inception” also arrives April Fool’s Day. Animated hits “Hotel Transylvania” and “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” arrive the first of the month as well.

“Firefly Lane” Season 2 Part 2 will conclude the television adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s novel, which tells the story of Tully...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always movie, John Mulaney’s new stand-up special, the second season of Sweet Tooth and the final seasons of Better Call Saul, Working Moms and Firefly Lane are among the much-anticipated projects hitting Netflix this month.

The Power Rangers movie, streaming April 19, brings back series castmembers David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch as they face off against the evil Rita Repulsa (Barbara Goodson) once more.

John Mulaney returns to Netflix for his latest stand-up special, Baby J, on April 25. Baby J, shot at Boston’s Symphony Hall, marks Mulaney’s third stand-up special at Netflix, which also streamed his variety special John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch in 2019. The special is also Mulaney’s first since his recent divorce, stint in rehab and welcoming a baby with Olivia Munn.

At the end of the month, Netflix...

In April 2023, Netflix is welcoming a comedy TV series starring Steven Yeun, a TV series about a struggling cop, the movie sequel to The Last Kingdom, a new Power Rangers movie, part 2 of the second season of a drama TV series, season 2 of a fantasy drama based on a comic book, and a lot more. March saw the addition of part 2 of You season 4, the movie Luther: The Fallen Sun, season 2 of Shadow & Bone, the animated movie The Magician’s Elephant, the animated series Agent Elvis, the documentary Waco: American Apocalypse, and the comedy movie Murder Mystery 2.

April will bring a variety of movies and TV shows to add to Netflix’s extensive catalog of licensed content, such as the black comedy American Hustle, the action thrillers The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum, the animated movies Hotel Transylvania and How to Train Your Dragon, Christopher Nolan’s Inception,...

April will see a host of new movies and TV show arrive on Netflix.

Alongside film versions of TV shows The Last Kingdom and Power Rangers will be the second season of cult hit Sweet Tooth, and Beef, an intriguing new series from Ali Wong and Steven Yeun.

There is also a music documentary about Lewis Capaldi as well as Brett Morgen’s David Bowie film Moonage Daydream, and a stand-up special from American comedian John Mulaney – not to mention the arrival of a long-awaited season of TV that will make subscripers very happy.

There is a wide selection of titles being added in the UK that aren’t going to be on US Netflix, so below, we’ve signalled where you can find everything.

Find a full list of every movie being removed from Netflix here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

April will see a host of new movies and TV show arrive on Netflix.

Alongside film versions of TV shows The Last Kingdom and Power Rangers will be the second season of cult hit Sweet Tooth, and Beef, an intriguing new series from Ali Wong and Steven Yeun.

There is also a music documentary about Lewis Capaldi as well as Brett Morgen’s David Bowie film Moonage Daydream, and a stand-up special from American comedian John Mulaney – not to mention the arrival of a long-awaited season of TV that will make subscripers very happy.

There is a wide selection of titles being added in the UK that aren’t going to be on US Netflix, so below, we’ve signalled where you can find everything.

Find a full list of every movie being removed from Netflix here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

With its list of new releases for April 2023, Netflix is is hosting a 30th anniversary special for a very important pop culture franchise.

April 19 sees the arrival of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, a special that will celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers. This won’t just be your standard reunion show, however, but a full blown story in itself. Netflix’s description reads: “When Rita Repulsa returns, the Power Rangers are the only ones who can stop her! But after 30 years, can the team still be the heroes the world needs?” Ai yi yi, indeed!

Other TV options this month on Netflix include the Steven Yeun-starring road rage series, Beef, on April 6 and the Keri Russell-starring The Diplomat on April 20. Season 2 of family friendly post-apocalypse drama Sweet Tooth arrives on April 27 (which is also a very special Den of Geek writers’ birthday...

So many great stories in history start out with the key players hating each other — as it is in Netflix and A24’s “Beef,” streaming on Netflix in April. Amy (Ali Wong) and Danny (Steven Yeun) meet via parking lot bump turned action-movie car chase, their lives connecting and their road rage lingering in weeks and months after the incident. In reviewing the series, IndieWire’s Ben Travers said that “’Beef’ does a fine job balancing Amy and Danny’s practical intelligence and impractical passions; their bitterness toward the other driver ebbs and flows as their personal lives better or worsen, and it’s in these moments that the half-hour drama thrives.”

The series from Lee Sung Jin premieres on April 6. See below for more titles coming to Netflix in April 2023.

April 1

“28 Days”

“A League of Their Own”

“American Hustle”

“Battleship”

“The Birds”

“Born on the Fourth of July...

Song Title: Tere Mere

Singer: Stebin Ben

Music: Javed-Mohsin

Lyrics: Rashmi Virag

Main Casts: Tridha Choudhary and Gurmeet Choudhary

Director: Ashish Panda

Music Label: Drj Records

Check out Tere Mere Song Lyrics starring Gurmeet Choudhary and Tridha Choudhary by Stebin Ben

Kaise Main Kahoon Tumse

Kya Guzarti Hai Is Dil Pe

Yaadein Chal Ke Aati Hain

Saansein Aati Hain Mushkil Se

Nazuk Hai Haal Mera

Tum Samjho Toh Sahi

Tere Mere Beech Mein Jo Bhi Hai

Sach Hai Kuch Bhi Jhooth Nahi

Jabse Diya Hai Yeh Dil Tumko

Jeene Marne Ka Hosh Nahi

Tere Mere Beech Mein Jo Bhi Hai

Sach Hai Kuch Bhi Jhooth Nahi

Jabse Diya Hai Yeh Dil Tumko

Jeene Marne Ka Hosh Nahi

Dil Kitni Umeedein Lekar

Teri Raah Pe Thehra Hai

Mera Pyaar Yakeen Mano Tum

Sagar Se Bhi Gehra Hai

Sadiyon Ka Safar Hai Apna

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Daphne du Maurier's unsettling horror story, "The Birds," was the inspiration behind Alfred Hitchock's 1963 horror-thriller film of the same name. Hitchcock effectively utilized the premise of violent, inexplicable bird attacks to underline the themes of love and violence and how the two were connected within the context of the narrative. The onus of bringing this unique story to life fell on Tippi Hedren, who plays Melanie, the protagonist whose presence becomes an inadvertent threat to those around her.

"The Birds" was Hedren's screen debut and according to the actor, the process of working alongside Hitchcock was not a pleasant experience. Hitchcock himself had made the harsh proclamation that "all actors should be treated like cattle" — a statement that was corroborated by the way he treated Hedren while filming "The Birds" and 1964's "Marnie." Hedren details the alleged assault she had faced in her memoir, "Tippi," explaining how Hitchcock's obsession...

Surprisingly, veteran actor Bruce Dern hasn’t done many regular television roles throughout his six-decade career. But he jumped at the chance to work with old friend Billy Bob Thornton on the Amazon Prime legal drama “Goliath.” He played Frank Zax, former pharmaceutical executive during the fourth and final season of the series. That role over the course of the episodes brought him a barnburner of a legal battle with his ruthless brother George, played by J.K. Simmons.

During our recent chat Dern reveals, “I’d never really done a scene in a courtroom. I had been a judge in ‘All the Pretty Horses’ for Billy Bob. Movies and acting are really about photographing, in a really interesting way, conversations. I liked that style in what they were doing… Billy said you’re here because you’re you, and you’re extremely unpredictable and it’s not planned out. You have your ‘Dernsies,...

In our second article to synopsize on of our tributes, we take a look at the movies we managed to review as part of our tribute to Tamil cinema, in chronological order

1. Donkey in a Brahmin Village

Although it is now seen as one of the pioneering works of the South Indian New Wave, “Donkey in a Brahmin Village” was banned in Tamil Nadu in order to preserve the fragile sentiments of the Brahmin community who were unwilling to be presented with evidence of their own crimes. Fortunately, time has proven that Abraham’s work is a vital piece of cinematic genius. He combines flashes of surrealism and mythological meditations to rightly indict those who have used their privilege to oppress and destroy, burning all of us in the flames of revolution. (Swapnil Dhruv Bose)

2. Nayakan

In our recent tribute to Tamil cinema, the most significant issues emerging from the...

Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen director Daniel Raim on the casting of Tevye for Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof: “Until I talked with Norman I didn’t know that Frank Sinatra’s manager had called Norman. And Danny Kaye, what a great story!”

Daniel Raim’s Fiddler’s Journey To The Big Screen, co-written with Michael Sragow, produced by Sasha Berman, executive produced by Matthew H. Bernstein and narrated by Jeff Goldblum, takes us on the remarkable odyssey of Norman Jewison and how he became the director of the multiple Oscar-winning Fiddler On The Roof.

Daniel Raim with Anne-Katrin Titze on Robert F Boyle: “He was my professor and I knew he loved Edward Hopper, so for Christmas I got him, when I was a student, a book on Hopper paintings.”

On-camera interviews with Topol, Rosalind Harris (Tzeitel), Michele Marsh (Hodel), Neva Small (Chava), composer John Williams,...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

See our comprehensive guide to where to stream the best films of 2021.

Adrienne (Andy Ostroy)

I hadn’t seen any of Adrienne Shelly’s work at the time of her death, but you couldn’t follow the film world in 2006 without hearing about what happened. News sites first latched onto the assumption of suicide only to discover what happened was murder—the culprit found, arrested, and confessed shortly afterwards. And amidst that tragic whirlwind during the final two months of that year, Shelly’s latest film as writer-director-star, Waitress, was in submission at Sundance. It would eventually bow at the festival, find distribution, become an overnight indie darling, and spawn a Broadway musical adaptation with songs by Sara Bareilles. She unfortunately never...

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Having helped shape modern cinema, Alfred Hitchcock is revered as one of the most prolific directors in history and this year, his birthday falls on Friday the 13th.

That date couldn’t be more fitting for the Master of Suspense. Hitchcock released over 50 films in his 60-year career amassing a catalog of classics such as “Rear Window,” “Psycho,” “The Birds,” “Marnie,” “North by Northwest,” “Vertigo,” “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” and “Rebecca.”

Although he never won a Best Director Oscar, Hitchcock cemented his place as a cinematic genius. Beyond the virtuosic camera techniques that gave audiences unique points of view and ways of identifying with his characters (even when they’re doing...

Bones star Emily Deschanel discusses a few of her favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

The Shining (1980) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary

Dumb And Dumber (1994)

Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Crusoe (1988)

Watership Down (1978)

Gandhi (1982)

Small Soldiers (1998)

Waiting For Guffman (1996)

Best In Show (2000) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary

Vertigo (1958) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review,

Marnie (1964) – Dan Irleand’s trailer commentary, Larry Cohen’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing recommendation

La Femme Nikita (1991)

Psycho (1960) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing recommendation

Psycho (1998) – Ti West’s trailer commentary

Citizen Kane (1941) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Rear Window (1954) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Topaz (1969)

Foreign Correspondent (1940) – Larry Cohen’s trailer commentary

North By Northwest (1959)

Notorious (1946) – John Landis’s trailer commentary,...

Daniel Mickelson, a model and actor with roles in web series Mani and the 2019 indie comedy The Killer Clown Meets The Candy Man, died July 4, his sister announced last night. Mickelson was 23.

A cause of death was not disclosed for the Atlanta native.

“My heart is shattered & to write this feels so wrong and i don’t even know what to say,” Meredith Mickelson, a model, posted on Instagram Monday. “Yesterday i lost my brother, best friend & the other half of my heart. There wasn’t a person i loved more on this earth. theres no words that can do him justice that i could write. to know him was to love him. he was the happiest brightest smiley most sunshine human to exist and I’m so happy God chose me to be his sister for his whole amazing life.”

Daniel Mickelson launched a fashion brand and clothing line...

In a career that spans more than seven decades, Eva Marie Saint has won an Oscar, played Superman’s mom, and acted alongside screen legends such as Paul Newman, Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando. A versatile performer, she appeared in comedies, historical epics (“Raintree County”), social dramas (“On the Waterfront”), and misbegotten superhero films (“Superman Returns”). Saint, who turns 97 on July 4, is one of the last surviving links to Hollywood’s Golden Age, with her style and sophistication serving as a luminous reminder that they “don’t make ’em like they used to.”

Nowhere is this more evident than in “North by Northwest,” where Saint put her own spin on the “Hitchcock Blonde.” It was a role previously filled by the likes of Grace Kelly and Kim Novak (“Vertigo”), and one that would later be played by Tippi Hedren in “The Birds” and “Marnie.” Strangely, Saint’s foray into Alfred Hitchcock...

Exclusive: Sunita Mani has joined the cast of Apple Original Films’ Spirited, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. Mani will play Past, known as The Ghost of Christmas Past, in the musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story A Christmas Carol that will feature all original music.

The pic will be directed by Sean Anders, who also serves as writer alongside writing partner John Morris. In addition to starring, Reynolds will produce through his Maximum Effort banner, as will Ferrell, who will produce through his Gloria Sanchez Productions alongside Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan. George Dewey serves as executive producer for Maximum Effort.

Best known for her role of Arthie on the Netflix series Glow as well as the hit USA series Mr. Robot, Mani recently wrapped production on the HBO limited series Scenes from a Marriage and was most recently seen in the Apple TV+ series Servant.

In the documentary 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene multiple talking heads from Guillermo del Toro to Elijah Wood iterate how Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) was a game-changer: in terms of horror tropes, in terms of movie music, in terms of what could be shown on screen, in terms of how filmmakers could play with narrative expectations and so on. But maybe one of its boldest moves was to dictate when people could and should enter a movie theatre to watch a film. Peter Bogdanovich talks about attending the first press screening of Psycho: “As you went in Hitchcock’s voice was blaring on loudspeakers saying ‘Nobody will be allowed in after the picture starts and please don’t reveal the ending.’” From the dawn of cinema, up through the 1950s, audiences would apparently come and go as they pleased, often entering a film half way through. It seems...

In Pokémon Sword & Shield, Oleana is the Vice-President of the company Macro Cosmos and the assistant to Chairman Rose. Though she typically presents herself as a stoic and diligent worker, she is also very protective and loyal to Chairman Rose to the point that she will battle anyone who tries to get to him. This is the case when the player attempts to interrupt a meeting between Chairman Rose and Leon at Rose Tower.

Related: Pokémon Sword & Shield: 10 Hidden Details About Marnie Fans Missed

Unlike most other Macro Cosmos employees, Oleana has more than just steel-type Pokémon. Her roster consists of five Pokémon, each with various typings and strengths. While Oleana is not the most difficult trainer battle in the game, it may be worth checking out some tips to ensure an easy win.

I’ve always loved one detail in the story of how Sean Connery, in 1961, nabbed the role of James Bond. A number of other actors were being considered for the part, like Roger Moore and James Mason. Ian Fleming, who had written 10 Bond novels, had his heart set on the elegant and slightly fussy David Niven. That tells you a lot about how the Bond series might have turned out had Connery not nailed the role.

At the time, Connery wasn’t a well-known actor; his most prominent film was the Disney musical leprechaun fable “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” (1959). When he met with the producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman at a pub in London, he wasn’t at the top of their short list. They spoke for a while, and then, when it was time to go, instead of making a big show of it, Connery simply got up,...