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The blood-soaked streets of Shadyside are calling once more. Netflix flings open the doors to a terrifyingly familiar past with the global premiere of Fear Street: Prom Queen, the latest installment in the hit horror franchise based on R.L. Stine’s chilling book series. Available for streaming now, this fourth chapter transports viewers to 1988, promising a deadly dance steeped in ’80s slasher glory and the enduring curse that haunts the ill-fated town.

The arrival of Fear Street: Prom Queen marks a significant return for the franchise, nearly four years after the innovative weekly release of the Fear Street trilogy in the summer of 2021 captivated audiences and earned critical acclaim. That trilogy masterfully wove a narrative spanning centuries, and its success clearly signaled a potent appetite for Stine’s darker, more mature brand of horror.

The film’s 1988 setting is a deliberate dive into the era of big hair and even bigger shoulder pads,...

One minute is all it took to get us hooked. Netflix's latest R.L. Stine flick is set for release this weekend, and you know you will want to watch. Fear Street: Prom Queen is the fourth installment of the Fear Street franchise and might be the scariest. That is based on the one minute of footage the streaming giant gave us.

Fear Street: Prom Queen takes place in 1988 and follows the ongoings of who will be prom queen in Shadyside. The It Girls think they have the situation under control, but then an outsider is nominated for queen and all heck starts breaking loose.

The It Girls start disappearing, which might make us think the outsider is behind it. But why be so obvious? Surely, that is not the case.

One minute of Fear Street: Prom Queen is enough to make you watch (and be fearful)

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Are you ready for slasher season, Netflix fans? With the summer movie releases (and into October), we can expect a bunch of horror films. Some of these will be quite good, as horror is a relatively underrated genre.

Of course, it isn't for everyone. Many don't like to see gruesome murders, and that is entirely fair. Even though the filmmaking might be brilliant, it is difficult to get past all the gore. Being scary and chilling is good, but being gross to be gross is bad.

The good thing about most R.L. Stine adaptations is that they take the intentional campiness of the original material, add the gore, and give us something relatively short and entertaining. For instance, Fear Street: Prom Queen, which debuts on Netflix on Friday, May 23, is only an hour and 28 minutes long.

Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen will be arriving soon

The film is Netflix's fourth...

The new musical Mystic Pizza will record a concept album. The recording is set for May 2025 with a release date to be announced. The album, from Joy Machine Records, will be produced by the show’s Grammy-nominated arranger and orchestrator, Carmel Dean, Brian Usifer for Joy Machine Records, and Michael Barra for Lively McCabe Entertainment. The album will feature Krystina Alabado, Alaina Anderson, Chachi Delgado, Ben Fankhauser, Jennifer Fouché, Mia Gerachis, Deánna Giulietti, F. Michael Haynie, James Hindman, Michael James, April Josephine, Vincent Michael, Adriana Negron, Louis Pardo, Alyssa M. Simmons, Jake Swain, Zephaniah Wages, Rachel Kae Wirtz, and music direction by Kristin Stowell. Based on the 1988 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture starring Julia Roberts, with story and characters by Amy Holden Jones (Fox’s “The Resident”), and written by Sandy Rustin (The Cottage), Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls...

Julia Roberts is no stranger to playing the girl next door. Since starring in her debut romcom, Mystic Pizza, Roberts had made the role of everyone’s dream gentle girl her own, cementing her legacy with roles in Notting Hill and Pretty Woman.

At the turn of the century, many believed that playing those roles was what Julia Roberts was best suited for. But it is a veteran star’s hallmark that they never agree to get stereotyped. And Roberts proved that she had more to offer with Erin Brockovich.

Julia Roberts’ best role was the most unlike her Erin Brockovich is one of Julia Roberts’ standout roles || Universal Pictures

It was Julia Roberts‘ role in Pretty Woman that established her reputation as one of the next big things in the industry. It was the combination of vulnerability, wit, and a strength that defied the circumstances her characters found themselves...

Phil Alden Robinson's 1989 sports drama "Field of Dreams" is Americana at its corniest. In many ways, literally; the main character, Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), bulldozes a large portion of his corn farm in order to build a brand-new baseball diamond. Ray did so at the behest of a ghostly voice that instructed him, "If you build it, he will come." Sure enough, when he builds the diamond, the ghost of "Shoeless Joe" Jackson (Ray Liotta) appears on it, still wearing his Boston Black Sox uniform, and converses with him. 

Ghosts, time travel, and premonitions are a big part of "Field of Dreams," and it's implied that baseball itself is connected to divine powers that are eager to grant related wishes, calm hearts, allow for post-mortem redemption, and provide reconciliation between fathers and sons. Case in point: Ray and his wife Annie (Amy Madigan) have a dream about Fenway Park in Boston,...

For years, Awesome Art has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist Interviews” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

Sarah Atwa

Sarah Atwa is a digital artist and graphic designer based in Giza,...

30 Rock remains a masterpiece in workplace comedies, and Tina Fey isn’t often appreciated enough for creating the show. The former head writer of NBC’s SNL brought her real-life experiences to the show, where her character Liz Lemon is the head writer of the series Tgs with Tracy Jordan. It was a fun-filled take on the corporate structure of NBC.

While it did not enjoy the ratings success of other similar workplace sitcoms like The Office or Parks and Recreation, it was nominated for a total of 103 Emmys. Fey used her signature surreal humor to bring to life the world of television that she knew and prospered in.

She has to put up with Alec Baldwin’s network boss Jack Donaghy, Tracy Morgan’s unpredictable actor Tracy Jordan, and Jane Krakowski’s narcissistic actress Jenna Maroney. The show ran from 2006 to 2013, and the cast came together for a...

Matt Damon Harvard Script Turned Film(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

Before Matt Damon was walking across a stage with an Oscar in hand, he was just a Harvard student procrastinating his way into cinematic history. His fans, especially the ones who thought they knew everything about him, were recently left wide-eyed when they stumbled upon the unexpected backstory behind Good Will Hunting, a film that didn’t just launch his career but made him a household name.

Matt Damon’s Journey: From Mystic Pizza to Movie Stardom

Damon’s screen debut came in Mystic Pizza back in 1988, where he had a small role in the romantic dramedy, mostly remembered today for being a nostalgic artifact. But it would take nearly a decade, and a script that came out of a college assignment gone rogue, for him to truly make waves. By 1997, he was no longer just that kid from Massachusetts with acting dreams,...

Movie stardom rarely occurs overnight. Yes, there is typically a film where the star "arrives," but this performance usually comes after a series of supporting turns in movies or TV shows where they've swiped a scene or two. Eddie Murphy rocketed to fame via "48 Hrs.," but this came as no surprise to anyone who'd been watching him kill it on "Saturday Night Live." It might've felt like Peter O'Toole exploded out of nowhere in "Lawrence of Arabia," but his portrayal of a too-credulous guard in "The Day They Robbed the Bank of England" put moviegoers on notice that he was a special talent. And Julia Roberts popped in ensemble films like "Satisfaction" and "Mystic Pizza" before becoming America's sweetheart in "Pretty Woman."

When I rolled out of bed on the morning of June 22, 1984, Val Kilmer did not exist. When I came home from the movies that night, he was one...

Actor-screenwriter Matt Damon is regarded as one of the finest talents in the industry who made his acting debut in 1988’s Mystic Pizza. Damon rose to prominence after he starred alongside his best friend and collaborator Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting. The duo won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Over the years, Damon has established himself as a leading man, starring in The Talented Mr. Ripley, the Bourne franchise, the Ocean’s Trilogy, and others.

The critics, as well as the filmmakers, have praised Matt Damon for his work and dedication towards his craft. The actor has been portraying such impactful characters over the years, including some written with Affleck, that it’s hard not to appreciate his contributions to the entertainment world. The actor believed that his 1993 movie changed his life.

Matt Damon and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures Matt Damon believed Geronimo: An American Legend...

Matt Damon is one of Hollywood’s finest, seamlessly slipping into roles that range from a stranded astronaut to a ruthless spy. Whether he’s outwitting enemies as Jason Bourne or cracking equations in Good Will Hunting, Damon has built a career that’s as versatile as it is impressive. With undeniable charisma and acting chops that never fail to deliver, he has carved out a space in the industry that few can match.

Starting his career with a small role in Mystic Pizza (1988), Damon’s breakthrough came with The Rainmaker (1996), setting the stage for his legendary rise. But it was his Oscar-winning screenplay and lead role in Good Will Hunting that truly put him on the map. Since then, he’s been unstoppable, headlining blockbusters and critical hits alike.

Beyond the awards and praise, Damon’s films have raked in massive box office numbers. From action-packed thrillers to gripping dramas,...

The Last Resort, a new romantic comedy from the director of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, has found its leads in Star Wars alumni. Released in 2003, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was directed by Donald Petrie and stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in lead roles. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the rom-com was a box office success that made over $177 million on a $50 million budget. Petrie has also directed hit rom-coms such as 1988's Mystic Pizza starring Julia Roberts and 2000's Miss Congeniality starring Sandra Bullock.

Now, the director's next rom-com has found its two leads, and they are both Star Wars alumni. According to Deadline, The Last Resort has cast Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episodes VII-ix) and Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) in its two lead roles. Production on the rom-com, which will be set in the Philippines, is set to...

Vincent D’Onofrio is now having a career renaissance thanks to his return to the role of Wilson Fisk on the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, which has allowed him to reprise the part that he played to such perfection in the original 2015 Netflix series. One of the reasons that seeing D’Onofrio do such continuously excellent work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that he has been a compelling character actor for years, as it was a breakout role in Stanley Kubrick’s brutal anti-war film Full Metal Jacket that kicked off his career. While he’s often called upon to play ruthless villains and anti-heroes, D’Onofrio showed his romantic side in the coming-of-age drama Mystic Pizza, which Roger Ebert famously referred to as a film that would “become known for the movie stars it showcased back before they became stars.”...

“Daredevil: Born Again” is here, blending the original Netflix series with Disney’s MCU. As a result, there is a blend of new and old characters in the series.

In the first two episodes, now streaming on Disney+, we get the set-up of the new story, which sees crimelord Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) successfully run to become the mayor of New York. Meanwhile, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) has put his days as Daredevil behind him after a tragedy.

But Cox and D’Onofrio aren’t the only familiar faces in the first two episodes. Here’s who you need to know.

Charlie Cox in “Daredevil: Born Again” (Credit: Marvel Studios) Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox)

Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, after shooting to fame with the role in the original Netflix series, and has since appeared in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “She-Hulk” and “Echo.” But non-Marvel fans might also recognize him from “Stardust,...

The Academy Awards over the years have garnered a strange reputation. Every year, without hesitation, fans will turn on their televisions to watch the pompous program, and celebrities will flock to the Dolby Theater to take part in it. Despite the awards banquet remaining a huge deal to virtually everyone, it truly seems like no one is happy with the state of the program. A mountain of complaints have been leveled against the Academy over the years, from "#OscarsSoWhite" to complaints of sexism, to allegations of xenophobia. The most common complaint, however, is far less serious and far more avoidable, and it concerns the "Consolation Oscar."

A consolation Oscar is a term for when an award is given to a legendary actor who is deserving of an Academy Award for their body of work, but isn't quite deserving of the one they received the award for. It is a collective...

With a career consisting of over 100 acting credits as well as dozens of efforts as a producer and five screenwriting credits—including his Oscar-winning success with Good Will Hunting—Matt Damon is one of Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars of the past few decades. Since his career in feature film began with a small role in 1988’s romantic comedy Mystic Pizza, Damon’s filmography has gone from strength to strength, with the actor featuring in everything from immense action blockbusters to some of the defining dramas of the modern era.

Once again, Netflix does not have much to offer its subscribers in terms of original films this month. The streaming service has, however, added a wide range of great movies from other studios to its platform. Whether you want to laugh along with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in one of the best crime comedies of the past 30 years or escape to a fantasy world in a blockbuster that deserved more love than it got, Netflix fortunately has you covered.

Here are the best new-to-Netflix movies streaming in February.

“It” (Warner Bros. Pictures) “It” (2017)

Director Andy Muschietti’s “It” wisely makes the decision of only adapting one half of its Stephen King-penned source material. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the adolescent members of the “Losers Club,” a group of misfits who bond over their shared outsiderness within their small town of Derry, Maine, and their experiences...

Richie Rich, the 1994 comedy starring Macaulay Culkin, is a streaming success. The film, currently available on the Netflix library, has spent a few days on the streamer's top 10 list of most popular movies. Richie Rich is sitting in the eighth spot at the time of writing, while other titles on the list include The Menu, Back in Action, and How to Train Your Dragon 2.

Directed by Donald Petrie, Richie Rich is based on the comic book character of the 1950s. The character also had an animated cartoon show in the 1980s, which was then revived in 1996 after the release of the movie. Richie Rich only made $76 million from a $40 million production budget and had a mixed reception by critics; it currently has a 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Although it was considered a box office flop, Richie Rich blew up the home video market and made an estimated $125 million in home video sales.

Donald Petrie has signed on to direct “The Last Resort,” a Philippines-set romantic comedy written by Karen McCullah, the scribe behind such romcom gems as “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Legally Blonde.”

Petrie, who directed the Lemmon-Mathau comedy “Grumpy Old Men” and is an Emmy nominee for his work on “L.A. Law,” is responsible for a number of classic romantic comedies himself, having directed

“Miss Congeniality,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” and “Mystic Pizza.”

The veteran filmmaker’s other credits include “Richie Rich,” “The Associate,” “My Favorite Martian,” “My Life in Ruins” and the television show “The Kominski Method,” among others.

McCullah, who was born in the Philippines and grew up in the U.S., has also written films including “She’s the Man,” “Ella Enchanted,” “The Ugly Truth” and “The House Bunny.”

“The Last Resort” follows a hotel executive who is sent to scout a...

Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock have been contemporaries with both proving themselves as capable commercial leading ladies in Hollywood. Roberts and Bullock made their breakthrough in the 1980s and became stars in their own right during the following decade eventually winning a Best Actress Academy Award.

Julia Roberts won an Oscar for Erin Brockovich (Credit: Universal Pictures).

Moreover, Roberts and Bullock share an uncanny similarity as both won their Oscar for playing a character based on a real-life figure. However, the outcome of the two movies couldn’t have been more different. While Roberts’ film was praised by the person who inspired it, Bullock’s film landed in controversy years after it was released, and here is everything you need to know about it.

Erin Brockovich praised Julia Roberts for her Oscar-winning portrayal

Julia Roberts rose to prominence with her roles in movies like Mystic Pizza and Pretty Woman. She...

Taylor Dearden, Patrick Marron Ball, and Noah Wyle in ‘The Pitt’ (Photograph by Max/Warrick Page)

Max is kicking off the new year with the series premiere of The Pitt, a medical drama that puts ER star Noah Wyle back in scrubs and playing the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. Max’s January 2025 lineup also includes the season five premiere of the critically acclaimed, comic book-inspired animated series Harley Quinn, and the series debut of Isadora Moon, based on the bestselling book series.

Season 23 of Real Time with Bill Maher and the premieres of A24’s The Front Room, Look Into My Eyes, and A Different Man stream on Max in January.

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Pretty Woman’s lead role went to various actresses before Julia Roberts ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After this, Julia Roberts snagged the role to launch her to global fame. It was a classic mix of talent, timing, and, let’s be honest, some seriously quirky Hollywood decisions.

Let’s start with Molly Ringwald. The teen queen of the 1980s turned down Vivian because she felt “something icky about it.” She candidly told The Guardian that even back then, she sensed a story vibe that just didn’t sit right. Ringwald’s hesitation paved the way for others to test their luck—and face similar hurdles.

So who else tried to snag the role of Vivian? Let’s just say Disney and Garry Marshall, the director behind Pretty Woman, had some ambitious picks. Karen Allen was first in the mix. Then came Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, and even Diane Lane. But each time,...

The Star Wars franchise continues to expand in new and interesting ways with the space opera saga having multiple projects in the works at the same time. However, the franchise created by George Lucas arguably went through the greatest metamorphosis in 2017 with the debut of the second sequel trilogy installment The Last Jedi.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released in December 2017 (Credit: Lucasfilm).

The film recently completed seven years since its release, leading to fans taking to social media to discuss the divisive film. Following its release, the film received widely polarising reactions becoming one of the most disliked entries in the franchise. The perception is unlikely to change any time soon given what fans are saying about The Last Jedi on its seventh anniversary.

Star Wars fans remember The Last Jedi on its seventh anniversary

Star Wars entered a brand new era with the release of 2015’s The Force Awakens.

Julia Roberts is one of the most recognizable leading ladies in Hollywood. The actress has seen critical and commercial success, making her one of the most bankable stars in the industry. She is also known for her gorgeous blonde hair, which remains one of Roberts’ most defining features in her lengthy career.

Julia Roberts made her breakthrough with 1988’s Mystic Pizza (Credit: MGM).

However, for her breakthrough role in the 1988 romantic comedy-drama film Mystic Pizza, Roberts did not sport her famous blonde hair. Instead, she almost lost out on the role that defined her early career because of it. In an interview, Roberts opened up about her work on the now classic film. Here is what she had to say about hiding her most striking feature to land the part.

Julia Roberts recalled the audition process for Mystic Pizza

Julia Roberts made her acting debut in 1987 with her breakthrough performance...

The stories of Harvey Weinstein don’t seem to end. With the amount of influence he had in the industry and just how infamous his reputation was, it is not surprising that the world was stunned at the true extent of his nefariousness. Before he became a convicted s*x offender for some very serious charges, he was simply known as the bully of the industry.

Harvey Weinstein | Credit: CNN

However, more and more people seemed to be having perspectives to add to the kind of person he was when the cameras were turned off. One such person happens to be Lili Taylor. Although she has starred in classic films like Julia Roberts’ Mystic Pizza, James Wan’s The Conjuring, and even Liam Neeson’s The Haunting, she has never worked with Weinstein.

It would seem that this was a very intentional professional decision on both their sides, and Taylor...

Matt Damon's appearance in Oppenheimer as Lt. General Leslie Groves is as memorable as any in the celebrated historical epic. The cast of Oppenheimer is filled with some of the biggest heavy-weight actors playing some of the most important people in recent American history. It's a bit darkly humorous that it took an Englishman like Christopher Nolan to thoroughly examine one of the most defining moments of the United States. Dozens of real critical figures are accounted for in Oppenheimer, some for a scene, others as main characters.

After a brief but critical role in Interstellar, Matt Damon finally got a starring part in a Nolan production. Damon's career really does not need much introduction. He's been headlining movies for the greatest working directors since his debut in Donald Petrie's Mystic Pizza. There's never really been a down year for him. While he's succeeded in playing every type of character,...

Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, Julia Roberts ranks among Hollywood’s taller leading ladies. She’s shorter than Richard Gere but taller than the typical American woman, whose average height is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm).

In comparison, Nicole Kidman measures 5 feet 10.5 inches (179.1 cm), making her notably taller than Roberts. Similarly, Gal Gadot stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), also surpassing Roberts in height. On the other hand, Anne Hathaway is 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm), making her slightly shorter than Roberts.

Julia Roberts towers over Myha’la Herrold, with her 5’8″ height amplified by sparkling silver heels, highlighting a noticeable height difference on the red carpet (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)

Richard Gere was around 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) when he starred in the 1990 American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman. His current height is around 5ft 9 (175.3 cm).

She was just 21 when she was cast in the role of Vivian in the 1990 American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman.

Julia Roberts became rom-com royalty in the 1990s after starring in some of the best movies of the decade, and she saved her reputation by turning down a sequel to one of her most popular rom-coms. Julia Roberts’ career began in 1987 with an uncredited role in the direct-to-video movie Firehouse. Roberts’ big break arrived the following year when she played Daisy in the rom-com drama Mystic Pizza, and the following year she played Shelby in the drama Steel Magnolias, for which she got her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

In the 1990s, Roberts explored different genres, such as sci-fi with Flatliners, thriller with Sleeping with the Enemy, and fantasy with Hook. However, Roberts’ strength in the 1990s was rom-coms, starring in Pretty Woman, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Notting Hill, and Runaway Bride. All of these earned a spot in pop culture and rom-com history and none of them got a sequel,...

Julia Roberts turned down the chance to make a sequel to her $363 million '90s rom-com due to disliking the proposed storyline. Considered one of the greatest and most bankable stars of modern Hollywood, Roberts made her breakthrough with roles in movies including Mystic Pizza and Steel Magnolias, before shooting to global prominence with her first leading role opposite Richard Gere in Pretty Woman. The movie was a box office hit, grossing $434 million globally, and earned Roberts the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, catapulting her to superstardom.

With a glittering career, Roberts became one of the most bankable stars of the '90s and '00s, with notable leading roles in movies including Ocean's Eleven, Runaway Bride, and My Best Friend's Wedding. She also gave an Academy Award-winning performance in the true story adaptation Erin Brockovich. Roberts was named the highest-paid actress in the world on several occasions, and...

Back in 1996, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were just two New England boys with a dream. Sure, the former had already appeared in titles like Mystic Pizza and The Rainmaker, while the latter will forever be linked to the classic coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused, but it was their work on 1997s Good Will Hunting that solidified their celebrity status. Pairing up with iconic filmmaker Gus Van Sant, the duo not only starred in the feature, but also co-wrote it. Not only that, but the casting team also went the extra distance, assembling a lineup that included Robin Williams, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgrd. Next month, Good Will Hunting returns to streaming when it arrives on Paramount+ on November 1.

Some audiences might have first spotted Matt Damon during a notable dinner scene in Donald Petrie's hit 1988 drama "Mystic Pizza." Thereafter, Damon turned up as an extra in "Field of Dreams" and as one of the many handsome students in the 1992 boarding school thriller "School Ties," both of them with his longtime friend and collaborator Ben Affleck. Damon went on to score some considerable screen time in Edward Zwick's "Courage Under Fire" before delivering his first lead performance in 1997 in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Rainmaker." That same year, Damon and Affleck became acclaimed Academy darlings for writing and starring in Gus Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting." The pair won Oscars for their screenplay and have both been major Hollywood players since.

Damon, having gained the clout to be picky and the fame to be noticed, thereafter became attracted to projects by established directors. After having alreayd...

In Hollywood’s ever-evolving landscape, family dynamics often become intertwined with the glitz and glamour of fame, resulting in compelling narratives that capture the public’s attention. Actor Eric Roberts, known for his strong performances in King of the Gypsies and Paul’s Case, has found himself at the center of such a situation following the release of his new memoir, Runaway Train: Or, the Story of My Life So Far.

Eric Roberts | Credit: Eva Rinaldi/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

The book explores his tumultuous upbringing in Georgia and the various highs and lows of his long acting career, along with an apology to his sister and the beloved Hollywood icon Julia Roberts. The apology stems from his previous statement that his sister’s success is largely down to him. However, the sibling rivalry has taken an unexpected turn, as recent reports indicate that Julia Roberts is not happy with her...

Matt Damon first made his acting debut with 1988’s Mystic Pizza, but it was 1997’s Good Will Hunting that made him prominent worldwide. While it is counted among the greatest films ever made, it was produced by the highly infamous Harvey Weinstein.

When the Weinstein controversy first came to light, it was revealed that many of his associates allegedly knew about his actions but did not do anything about it. Surprisingly, Matt Damon was also allegedly among them, who knew about the producer harassing Gwyneth Paltrow but chose to stay silent.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Shakespeare in Love | Credits: Miramax Films

The Harvey Weinstein scandal sent shockwaves across the industry when multiple accusations of r*pe and s*xual assault and abuse came against the Miramax co-founder in 2017. More than 80 women accused the Mogul of heinous crimes that exposed one of the most infamous Hollywood secrets.

What did Matt Damon know...

Julia Roberts will receive an honorary César Award at the upcoming 50th César Awards in Paris.

The Pretty Woman star will be honored at the gala event on Feb. 28, 2025, at the historic Olympia Hall in Paris. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Canal+.

“Julia Roberts is not only a movie star but also a cultural icon whose influence extends far beyond her performances,” the French film academy, which presents the Césars, said in a statement. “Offscreen, she is dedicated to philanthropic causes, serving as an ambassador for Unicef and supporting numerous humanitarian efforts worldwide. An environmental advocate, she has lent her voice to documentaries about protecting the planet and actively campaigns for women’s rights.”

Roberts’ breakthrough as an actress came with Mystic Pizza in 1988, but it was her portrayal of Vivian Ward alongside Richard Gere in 1990’s Pretty Woman that made her a global superstar. She has had...

The number of Hollywood feuds is practically unfathomable, and it's not always easy to keep up with the latest beef. Though problems often arise between co-stars when the cameras turn off, disagreements have been known to happen between directors and actors. The tabloids had a field day with Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland during their notorious relationship, a distraction that caused a lot of tension on Steven Spielberg's Hook set in 1991. Spielberg accused Roberts of poor behavior on set, but it's almost hard to imagine when looking back at both of their careers because neither of them seems to have endured any further instances of that nature since.

These types of feuds are notorious, however, with one of the most well-known being the heated tensions that flared between Kramer vs. Kramer costars Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. Hoffman a noted Method actor verbally and physically harassed Streep, later confessing...

Who wouldn’t leap at the chance to bask in the spotlight of a Martin Scorsese masterpiece? Any thespian worth their salt knows that to share the screen in a Scorsese saga is akin to finding the pot of gold at the end of the cinematic rainbow.

Indeed, giants like Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio have often waltzed through this golden gate, yet Matt Damon has courted the Scorsese stage just once—a memorable turn in 2006’s crime thriller, The Departed. So, it must be one of his favorite flicks?

Matt Damon in The Departed | Warner Bros. Pictures

Well, hold your horses, there’s a plot twist! Even after working with the formidable Scorsese, Damon’s heart beats for a different classic. Steven Spielberg’s seascape of suspense, Jaws (1975), chomps its way to the top of Damon’s all-time favorites, shining a spotlight on the director’s genius.

Matt...

Emma Roberts discusses how her famous family has led to missed opportunities in her acting career. She reveals that having Julia Roberts as an aunt and Eric Roberts as a father has actually been a setback for her career in more ways than it's been a benefit. Other actors with famous parents, like Kate Hudson and Allison Williams, have also shared the challenges of navigating Hollywood.

Emma Roberts is opening up about her famous family's impact on her acting career, revealing it's led to missed opportunities. Emma, who is Eric Robert's daughter and Julia Roberts' niece, recently weighed in on the "nepo baby" conversation during an interview with Flaunt. A 2022 Vulture article titled "The Year of the Nepo Baby" had previously ignited a discussion after celebrities mentioned in the piece spoke out publicly. Despite her father's successful career (Eric Roberts has appeared in over 700 projects and earned nominations for...

Buckle up, sitcom fans! The American sitcom series Two and a Half Men almost featured a totally different story. Forget the smooth-talker Charlie Sheen for now; we’re talking about another iconic character who was supposed to be Eastern European. This could’ve completely reshaped the entire series.

Conchata Ferrell as Aunt Dorothy in the movie Krampus | Legendary Pictures

C’mon, let’s explore an alternate reality, where we dive deep into how a character’s charm might’ve been lost in translation, heavily upsetting the fans.

Two and a Half Men’s Berta: Almost an Eastern European Stereotype? Conchata Ferrell as Berta in the movie Two and a Half Men | Warner Bros. Television

Imagine a Two and a Half Men without Berta’s signature sass. Crazy, right? We all know the magic that was Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones in the rom-com sitcom. But the...

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LG Channels, the free, ad-supported streaming television (Fast) platform built in to the electronic maker’s smart TVs, has launched a new content stream that curates a selection of shows and movies that are exclusive to the service.

The portal, called LG Channels Showcase, will feature a rotating catalog of titles from Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Shout! Studios, Lionsgate and others, the company said in a statement this week.

In July, LG Channels Showcase will offer free access to blockbuster movies like “Tomb Raider,” “Hercules” (Paramount Pictures version), “Red Dawn,” “Big Eyes,” “Thelma & Louise,” “The Terminator,” “Pompeii,” “Mystic Pizza,” “The Lucky Ones,” “Windtalkers,” “But I’m A Cheerleader” and “Sophie’s Choice.”

Shows that will stream through LG Channels Showcase include the company’s own original docuseries “LG Presents: The Rivalries,” which features rival match-ups from NCAA Division II and Division III sports. Another original, called “Taste of Tennessee,...

Have you ever considered what it’s like to stand at the crossroads of familial legacy & personal ambition? For Emma Roberts, this seems to be a daily reality. As the daughter of actor Eric Roberts (King of the Gypsies), and, more notably, the niece of cinematic darling Julia Roberts (Mystic Pizza), Roberts has endured the choppy waters of Tinseltown with a surname that resonates with stardom.

However, she’s no stranger to the sting of criticism regarding her family connections. In a recent candid revelation, Roberts confronts the double-edged sword of being a so-called ‘nepo baby’ in the industry. With an audacious spirit, she dismantles the notion that her path is solely determined by her lineage.

Emma Roberts in American Horror Story | Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision

So, here she is, resilient, sharing a common struggle with peers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson, while also shining a light on the gendered skew in this discourse.

Have you ever found yourself questioning the future success of an up-and-coming star, only to be later delightfully proven wrong? That was precisely the case with The Dark Knight star Christian Bale, who, after watching Matt Damon’s performance in Robert Mandel’s School Ties, harbored doubts about the latter’s prospects in Hollywood.

In a candid GQ interview, Bale reflected on a time when his own career seemed to be in a lull, revealing how he wasn’t quite convinced that Damon, despite his evident talent, would achieve fame. For Bale, the realization came quickly, but just “three days” later, while watching Good Will Hunting, it led him to the undeniable conclusion: talent combined with perseverance is a force to be reckoned with!

Christian Bale in Batman Begins | Warner Bros.

Note that School Ties did launch the careers of many acclaimed actors working today, including Anthony Rapp, Brendan Fraser,...

A good movie hug, one that’s more than a neat tie-up, can pack a wallop, especially in the final stretch of a gripping story. The proportions of bittersweet angst and healthy schmaltz vary. The situation might be a charged reunion, a heartrending goodbye or a romantic declaration. Films as unalike as It’s a Wonderful Life, E.T. and Reds offer memorable clinches. But I can’t think of a screen embrace as packed with complex emotion and metaphoric zing as the one that closes Dogfight.

Nancy Savoca’s 1991 drama, digitally restored and arriving April 30 in a Blu-ray special edition from the Criterion Collection, defies genre expectations at every turn. In certain ways — beautiful ways — it’s as winningly awkward as its protagonists, portrayed by two of the most gifted risk-takers of their generation, River Phoenix and Lili Taylor. Thoroughly cinematic yet also endearingly stagy (no wonder it inspired a...

Do you enjoy watching the Oscars? Do you love looking forward to seeing who will take home the coveted golden statue every year? Well, if this is the case, you’re not alone. However, there is one aspect of the show that some viewers have mixed feelings about- the host. Over the past few years, Jimmy Kimmel has become a regular fixture as the host of the Academy Awards.

Some viewers love Kimmel’s tongue-in-cheek banter and humorous sketches, while others find his hosting style to be unwelcoming and uninteresting. And it appears that one of the popular faces of the industry concurs with this idea: Matt Damon.

Jimmy Kimmel at Oscars 2024

With a blunt assessment of Kimmel’s hosting skills at the 96th Academy Awards, the actor calls it “terrible”. While some fans may find this to be a harsh statement, many will likely concur with the Mystic Pizza star.

Yes, it is true. Edward Berger, the director of All Quiet on the Western Front & Jack, is in talks to direct a new flick about super spy Jason Bourne. The upcoming film would be the latest entry in the successful Bourne franchise, which has brought in over $1.6 billion at the box office through five films (four of which starred Matt Damon). Jeremy Renner played Aaron Cross in the fourth Bourne film, which brought in $276 million despite receiving mixed reviews.

Many fans were therefore left to speculate as to whether the Mystic Pizza star would return to Universal Pictures’ acclaimed action franchise. During his recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Damon, 53, declined to confirm his presence in the next Bourne flick when the host brought up the topic. However, the actor did sense that “someone is going to need to take it over” eventually.

Matt Damon in and as Jason Bourne

Still,...

With her thousand-watt smile and wild mane of curly hair, Julia Roberts has an effervescence that is unmatched. Roger Ebert once described her as "an actress with a winning way; we like her, feel protective toward her, want her to prevail." She has a natural luminosity that conjures an unforgettable and commanding on-screen presence. Roberts quickly rose to fame after her role in "Mystic Pizza" in 1988. Throughout the 1990s and into the millennium, she became one of the most celebrated female actors and a bona fide movie star.

While she is often associated with romantic comedies, Julia Roberts has also tackled many intense roles. She has earned four Academy Award nominations and won for "Erin Brockovich," which also established her as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors. She became the first female actor to receive a $20 million paycheck for a film (via History.com). In her three-decade-long career, Roberts has emerged...

"Say Anything" marked America's transition into the 1990s by sealing off the heyday of feel-good high-school rom-coms and goth rock in the '80s. It was a major and much-needed send-off that is probably still an all-time favorite among many a Gen-x-er today.

The coming-of-age hit from 20th Century Fox featured breakout stars like John Cusack and Ione Skye. Even the supporting roles were played by soon-to-be major players like Pamela Adlon or the children of mega-famous stars like Jason Gould.

But not every actor featured in the 1989 romance movie survived into 2024. Unfortunately, John Mahoney, who played Diane's hypercritical (and hypocritical) father, James Court, passed away back in 2018. The late actor was the oldest major cast member by quite a few years and was in his late 70s when he passed. Before his death, Mahoney had an incredible career in film and television — his supporting role as Martin Crane in...

Despite playing mother and daughter in "Mother's Day," Julia Roberts and Britt Robertson are not related in real life. Julia Roberts is an idol to Britt Robertson, who cited "Pretty Woman" as her favorite childhood movie. Working with Roberts on "Mother's Day" was a dream come true for Robertson, who had a positive experience with the veteran actress.

After the two actresses appeared together in Mother's Day, people began to wonder, is Britt Robertson related to Julia Roberts? Released in 2016, Mother's Day is a romantic dramedy directed by Garry Marshall. The movie takes place in Atlanta, Georgia in the days leading up to the eponymous day, and centers on an ensemble of characters' interconnected storylines, including Roberts' Miranda and Robertson's Kristin. Mother's Day is the third film in Marshall's unofficial holiday movie trilogy, alongside 2010's Valentine's Day and 2011's New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, none of these movies were particularly well-reviewed,...

Julia Roberts shines in her early films like "Mystic Pizza" and "Notting Hill," where she delivers strong performances. In "Pretty Woman," Roberts and Richard Gere have great chemistry, but the power dynamic and portrayal of sex work do not hold up today. Roberts subverts the rom-com genre in "My Best Friend's Wedding," playing an unlikable protagonist who learns and grows from her mistakes.

When it comes to romantic comedies, few actresses are as prolific and synonymous as Julia Roberts, but there is a clear hierarchy in her body of work. Throughout Roberts' career, she has starred in many films that have come to define the best and worst parts of the rom-com. Whether creating tropes that are now staples of rom-coms in her early films or subverting those very same tropes in her later work, Roberts has always been ahead of the rom-com curve.

Rom-com critics and connoisseurs have long...

Julia Roberts is to rom-coms as pepperoni is to pizza, which is why it's easy to forget that she's actually had just as successful a career within the thriller genre as she's had in romantic comedies. She's been the girl slinging pizza behind the counter in Connecticut in Mystic Pizza, and, of course, she's been the pretty woman in the appropriately titled Pretty Woman. But at the same time, she's also had to fake her own death to get away from an abusive husband in Sleeping With the Enemy and stay one step ahead of being killed seemingly by her own government with The Pelican Brief. Basically, Julia Roberts has done it all, but when it comes to thrillers, there's no stopping her, as evident in Sam Esmail's Netflix thriller Leave the World Behind, which she stars in with Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali.