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Courtrooms in movies are wild. One second, it’s all boring legal jargon, and the next boom, someone drops a line so iconic it ends up living rent-free in pop culture forever. These scenes aren’t just about the law; they’re about people snapping under pressure, lawyers pulling off miracle arguments, and judges trying to keep total chaos under control.

What makes courtroom dramas so addictive is that they feel like the ultimate showdown. No explosions, no car chases, just raw tension, big speeches, and the kind of twists that make you yell at your screen. They remind us that justice isn’t always clean, and sometimes the most...

Ralph Macchio is best known for his roles in The Karate Kid movies and their spinoff show, Cobra Kai. But he also played a recurring character in the procedural comedy Psych, and reprised the role in the spinoff movie. Macchio played the role of the anxious yet stern police instructor Nick Conforth.

Macchio has played Daniel La Russo for a better part of his career, starting in the ‘80s with The Karate Kid. After appearing in two more movies, he reprised the role in the spinoff series Cobra Kai, which became an instant hit. He reprised the role again in this year’s The Karate Kid: Legends, which saw him team up with Jackie Chan.

It’s been more than 30 years since the release of My Cousin Vinny, and it remains one of the most beloved comedies surrounding a legal mishap. The Ralph Macchio starrer is an underrated gem in his filmography, and it’s begging for a comeback with its 85% critic and 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes!

Karate Kid: Legends‘ reception was underwhelming, so if My Cousin Vinny ever gets a sequel, Macchio would have the golden opportunity to show off his comedic and dramatic chops outside the Miyagi-verse. The 1992 movie is directed by Jonathan Lynch and stars Oscar-winners like Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.

So, here’s why the movie deserves a second installment that could potentially redeem Macchio.

Ralph Macchio’s My Cousin Vinny Is the Perfect Cult Movie for a Sequel Ralph Macchio in My Cousin Vinny | Credits: Palo Vista Productions

My Cousin Vinny centers around two college students, Ralph Macchio...

Everybody loves Marisa Tomei. She’s an Academy Award-winning actress, and one of the few performers to take home an Oscar for a comedic performance, thanks to her work in the surprisingly accurate legal comedy My Cousin Vinny. She also played Aunt May in the recent Spider-Man movies, and she once came shockingly close to dating George Costanza.

Well, now South Park fans have yet another reason to appreciate the Only You star.

On her Instagram account, Tomei recently posted a clip from the headline-making South Park season premiere “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” in which Donald Trump/Saddam Hussein strips naked and climbs into bed with his (unimpressed) significant other, Satan. The Dark Lord then complains that his Instagram followers keep commenting about how Trump is “on the Epstein list.”

“We all saw this right?” Tomei asked, including a couple of clapping emojis. “South Park always brings a chuckle.

Ralph Macchio’s Net Worth In 2025 Revealed ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ralph Macchio, still kicking strong at 63, holds an estimated net worth of $8 million in 2025. And no, it’s not just The Karate Kid nostalgia fueling that figure. Macchio didn’t just ride the wave of his 80s stardom. He turned it into a full-blown second act, one that’s still paying off.

The Og Daniel Larusso didn’t just crane-kick his way into hearts. He turned that underdog role into a long-lasting brand, one that’s stayed relevant across decades, platforms, and generations.

Ralph Macchio Net Worth in 2025

Macchio’s $8 million stack didn’t happen overnight as per Coming Soon. It’s the result of a career that started in the early 80s and hasn’t really slowed down. From The Outsiders to My Cousin Vinny, he’s done drama, comedy, and plenty of fight choreography. That blend of genres gave him staying power.

Forty-one years ago, Ralph Macchio landed the role of a bullied high school student who learns karate from his apartment building’s handyman in The Karate Kid. Few people involved with the movie thought they were creating a mega-blockbuster, but it wound up grossing an astounding $130.8 million on a mere $8 million budget. It was followed by two sequels starring Macchio, and a fourth film where Hilary Swank became The Next Karate Kid.

In 2018, Karate Kid superfans Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg convinced Macchio to put the gi back on...

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is best known for its visual spectacles, record-breaking box office numbers, and storylines that span galaxies. But beneath the CGI battles and billion-dollar spectacles lies a cast filled with some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors. While comic book films were once dismissed as genre fare unworthy of critical recognition, Marvel flipped the script by assembling a lineup of performers whose talent had already been validated by the industry’s highest honor: the Academy Award.

These aren’t just actors playing superheroes; they’re Oscar winners who brought gravitas, complexity, and character depth to roles that could have easily been one-dimensional. From long-established legends to surprising supporting players, the MCU is quietly stacked with gold, figuratively and literally. What’s especially striking is the sheer variety among these Oscar-winning performers. Some won decades ago, long...

Ralph Macchio wanted to "honour the legacy" of the franchise in 'Karate Kid: Legends'.The 63-year-old actor reprises his role as Daniel Larusso on the big screen in the martial arts franchise for the first time in 36 years and is grateful that the new flick pays homage to the past through the connection between Jackie Chan's character Mr. Han and karate master Mr. Miyagi (played by the late Pat Morita).Ralph told The Hollywood Reporter: "(It) feels authentic and honours the legacy of the entire franchise, and I think we do that."It's another ecosystem in the grand universe. This franchise doesn't know how to not do it right when we care, and I try to always take great care and protect my character, and I like to believe I've done that again."Macchio's appearance in 'Karate Kid: Legends' comes after he returned to the role of Daniel...

The Karate Kid franchise has been going on for over four decades, with films, shows, video games, and more. The franchise is still alive, with a new film on the way and a Broadway adaptation.

The upcoming Karate Kids: Legends will bring back Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso, and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han. On top of the film, there are more ways to expand the franchise, including the stage musical. Speaking to Cbr's Grae Drake ahead of Karate Kids: Legends' premiere later this month, Macchio opened up about the progress on the Broadway show and gave an encouraging update.

The Broadway musical adaptation of The Karate Kid was announced in January 2020. However, the musical has yet to premiere. Robert Mark Kamen, the original film's screenwriter, worked on the script for the stage musical, with Amon Miyamoto as director. The cast included Jovanni Sy as Mr. Miyagi, John Cardoza as Daniel Larusso,...

If there's one thing we know about the Oscars, it's that they have a bias against horror. Although we here at /Film love horror for how subversive and fun the genre can be — and how it's one of the only genres that consistently seems to turn a profit — the Oscar voters seem to see it as too "unrefined" to take seriously. There are too many memorable horror performances that never got a nomination, just as there are too many talented horror directors and screenwriters who never got their due.

That's why nobody expected Kathy Bates to win an Oscar for her performance in the 1990 film "Misery." Although her portrayal of the obsessive, vindictive Annie Wilkes is still beloved even 35 years later, its horror movie context still made it a long shot as far as the Academy was concerned. That's why the movie's director, Rob Reiner, had no faith in Bates...

Before Rachel Zegler joined the list of actresses to play beloved Disney Princesses, she had already starred in a few major films. From Maria in West Side Story to Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Zegler made a name for herself quickly. In March, she became Disney royalty, portraying Snow White in the film of the same name. Now, in her first movie post-Snow White, the actress will step into the life of a daughter with an ex-punk rocker mom in the comedy drama She Gets It From Mealongside Marisa Tomei(May Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe).

According to Variety, Tomei will play the rowdy, wild-living mother, and the project is apparently based on a true story. It follows Nicky (Zegler) as her engagement, a moment that was supposed to be a celebration, turns into a search for her pill-popping, ex-punk rocker...

2025 was supposed to be an exciting year for Rachel Zegler, who officially became a Disney Princess in the new Snow White remake. However, the project was one of the most controversial recent releases, and the actress is now moving on.

Following the disappointing run of Snow White, which has been review-bombed and critically panned, with poor box office results, Rachel Zegler has found her new film. Per Variety, Zegler will star alongside Spider-Man's Marisa Tomei in the comedy drama She Gets It From Me. The two will play a mother-daughter duo.

The upcoming film has Julia von Heinz at the helm, who previously directed 2024's Treasure and Germany's 2021 Oscar submission And Tomorrow the Entire World. Jay Reiss wrote the script. Embankment will launch global pre-sales in Cannes. She Gets It From Me will have 3311 Productions producing alongside Seven Elephants' Anna Werner, and Reiss.

Rachel always brings a brilliant depth and humanity to her roles.

Exclusive: Ahead of next month’s release of Karate Kid: Legends, actor, filmmaker and New York Times bestselling author Ralph Macchio has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.

Macchio is of course best known for his leading role of Daniel Larusso in the Karate Kid franchise, which he’s now played in four feature films and one hit TV series. Larusso is first introduced in 1984 classic The Karate Kid, as a bullied teenager new to California who’s taken under the wing of Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), a handyman who teaches him karate as a means of self-defense and a way of life. Macchio reprised the part across another two films spanning the rest of the 1980s, amd then put it aside until 2018, when he came on to lead Cobra Kai, a series from Sony Pictures Television that began its life on YouTube before finding critical acclaim and a large following on Netflix,...

Ralph Macchio is not done with Daniel Larusso yet as he returns in this year’s Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan. The actor finally had his arc completed in Netflix’s Cobra Kai along with William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence. The show reunited many of the iconic characters from the ‘80s The Karate Kid franchise and gave them an arc.

While the reboot of The Karate Kid may have worked out, Macchio’s wishlist for another of his classic’s reboot may not be as easy as Cobra Kai. The actor mentioned that he was having conversations with writers for a reboot of My Cousin Vinny, which starred Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei, who also won the Oscar for the role.

Ralph Macchio in Cobra Kai | Credits: Netflix Ralph Macchio’s wish for a My Cousin Vinny reboot might be tough to pull off now

Before Cobra Kai, no...

If Ralph Macchio has his way, Vinny Gambini may find himself in a courtroom once again. While speaking with People at PaleyFest, Macchio teased that he’s spoken with writers about a possible sequel to My Cousin Vinny, the comedy in which he starred alongside Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.

“Yeah, I’ve had conversations with other writers about that,” Macchio said. “Yeah, that one’s a beloved piece. It’s about finding the smart angle in.“

Although Pesci doesn’t exactly do a lot of acting these days, Macchio knows that the great actor would need to be involved, at least in some way. “He could FaceTime it in here,” Macchio suggested. I’m not sure if that would fly.

The 1992 comedy involves two young New Yorkers who are arrested in Alabama and put on trial for a murder they didn’t commit. Macchio’s character calls up his cousin Vinny,...

Ralph Macchio is not one to shun a reboot or remake of some of his popular works. From The Karate Kid to The Outsiders and My Cousin Vinny, the actor has starred in some beloved movies, with The Karate Kid being his most popular role. The franchise has been rebooted numerous times in TV and film, with the latest being Karate Kid: Legends, in which Macchio is involved. People caught up with the actor at PaleyFest and the 1992 film came up. Macchio admitted there have been conversations sorrounding a reboot. "I've had conversations with other writers about that," he said. He added: "Yeah, that one's a beloved piece. It's about finding the smart angle in.” However, Macchio had a caveat for a future reboot. He said it must involve his costar Joe Pesci, who played the titular character. He suggested Pesci's potential appearance, saying,

"He could FaceTime it in here.

The 90s brought us a lot of great comedies that are still talked about today. Groundhog Day, Dazed and Confused, Friday, and Clueless are a few that come to mind, but there is one that often goes overlooked when being added to "Best Of" lists: My Cousin Vinny. Starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, and Ralph Macchio, the film earned Tomei an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and at the time, it was a box office smash. Now, almost 35 years after it made its world premiere, Macchio says there is the possibility that a legacy sequel could be in order.

Speaking with People at PaleyFest on Saturday, March 22, the subject of a reboot of My Cousin Vinny was broached to Macchio, who recently found success starring in Cobra Kai, the sequel series to one of his other beloved classics, The Karate Kid. While nothing has been made official, the 63-year-old actor...

Ralph Macchio has had "conversations" about making a 'My Cousin Vinny' reboot.The 63-year-old actor starred alongside Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei in the 1992 comedy film, and Ralph has revealed that he's open to the idea of shooting a reboot.Asked if the idea of a reboot has ever cropped up, Ralph told People: "Yeah, I've had conversations with other writers about that."'My Cousin Vinny' was a critical and commercial success, with Marisa winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film.But Ralph is determined that any potential reboot finds a "smart angle in".The actor explained: "Yeah, that one's a beloved piece. It's about finding the smart angle in."Ralph believes any reboot would have to include Joe, even though he rarely shoots films these days.Speaking about his former co-star, Ralph joked: "He could FaceTime it in here.

Sunday nights are packed with original content. Take a look at everything you can watch across broadcast TV tonight, Sunday, March 23.

There is something airing on all the networks tonight. CBS and NBC are packed with their scripted shows, while ABC is full of reality TV and Fox has its Animation Domination lineup. Then there’s The CW with a movie. So, what is worth watching live, what’s worth recording, and what will air throughout the night?

4 shows to watch and 1 to skip tonight, Sunday, March 23

It’s usually possible to fit the three hours of primetime and then an extra half-hour in on Sunday nights. That’s why we’re suggesting four shows to watch, since you can record one and watch it as soon as primetime is over for the night.

Start off with The Americas tonight on NBC. Tom Hanks narrates a look at a baby...

TheWrap is back with another round of titles landing on Hulu in March.

From Oscar-winning Cinderella stories to ultimate classics celebrating their 15th anniversary, Hulu is giving viewers a ton of different options. We’ve listed flicks you can watch with the family and films you can tune into while cuddling with your boo, but each movie is a must-see.

While Hulu’s list of new films in March stretches way beyond these seven titles, we wanted to point your attention to the best ones on its lineup. Check out our picks for the best new movies on Hulu in March 2025 below.

Paramount Pictures “The Truman Show” (1998)

“The Truman Show,” known as one of Jim Carrey’s most notable films, follows the life of a man named Truman Burbank. No, literally. He has no idea he’s part of a massive live broadcast centered on his life. As he’s...

While the Academy Awards don’t often honor actors for comedic work, over the decades a few funny performances have still slipped through the cracks, such as Marisa Tomei, who won for My Cousin Vinny. And even then, some people tried to claim that her well-deserved win was really due to some kind of La La Land-esque screw-up.

One memorable comedy win came in 1989, when Kevin Kline took home the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for playing the psychotic dum-dum Otto in A Fish Called Wanda. This probably would have been the biggest shock of the night, if not for the fact that it was the same ceremony that opened with a trainwreck of a musical number starring Rob Lowe and Snow White.

During his speech, Kline shouted out the film’s screenwriter John Cleese, who he jokingly claimed once told him, “I want to write a movie where you get...

Spoilers for "Yellowjackets" to follow.

Previously on "Yellowjackets," the girls went hunting once more — this time for Coach Ben Scott (Steven Krueger). Ben rescued Mari (Alexa Barajas) from a nasty fall into a pit and ultimately let her fly back to the hive. No good deed goes unpunished, though; the Yellowjackets still think that Ben burned their cabin down, trying and failing to kill them, back in Season 2 finale "Storytelling." Ben maintains he didn't burn the cabin, and his past action suggests he's being honest, but the Yellowjackets are not feeling trusting.

Most of the girls want some simple Frontier Justice. However, team captain Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) insists they need to have a trial. A two-thirds majority will decide Ben's fate, life or death.

Taissa (Jasmin Savoy Brown) is, of course, the prosecutor, since her adult self (Tawny Cypress) will go on to become a lawyer. Meanwhile, Misty (Samatha Hanratty) is the defense,...

Clue may not be one of the best mystery movies of all time, but it's certainly one of the funniest. It's based on the board game Clue, in which players try to find out who killed Mr. Boddy and end the game by identifying the murderer, the weapon, and the room in which the murder took place. Director Jonathan Lynn (who would later direct My Cousin Vinny) co-wrote the screenplay with John Landis, who also co-wrote and directed comedy classics including The Blues Brothers and Coming to America. With those two behind the script, the result is a movie that's absolutely packed with hilarious one-liners that often come out of nowhere. This may be a whodunit, but the genre is largely just an excuse to make a ton of jokes.

March is set to be a big month for Hulu, with a packed lineup of movies and shows heading to the streaming service. Things kick off on March 1 with a huge drop of over 50 films, including some major fan favorites.

Sci-fi lovers have plenty to look forward to as Hulu adds nearly the entire Alien franchise to its catalog. Viewers will be able to stream Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Alien vs. Predator, Alien: Covenant, and Prometheus. Prey and Alien: Romulus are already available, so this update brings the full saga together in one place.

For those more interested in award-winning dramas, March 1 also brings several critically acclaimed films, including American Hustle, Brooklyn, Jojo Rabbit, Good Will Hunting, The Social Network, and Sideways.

The Oscars will also be a major event on Hulu this month. The streaming service will air the live broadcast of the Academy Awards on March...

To the surprise of many—except those who follow awards season closely, of course—Best Supporting Actress is one of the most exciting categories at any given Oscar ceremony. The category has provided some of the Academy's all-time best winners, from the heartbreaking Cloris Leachman in The Last Picture Show to the irreverent Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny to the terrifying Mo'Nique in Precious. Indeed, few categories are as consistently exciting or unexpected as Best Supporting Actress, to the point where it feels the Oscars see it as the one chance they get to actually have fun with their pick.

Joe Pesci’s standout turn in My Cousin Vinny is finding a lot of love on Tubi this week. The 1992 legal comedy tapped into the comedic roles Pesci took on in the early 1990s that showed a very different side to him than his more serious movies delivered. As one of the actor’s best movies, it is perhaps not surprising that fans are rediscovering it now that it is available to stream for free.

The film follows Vinny Gambini, an unconventional lawyer from New York who is thrust into the deep end when his cousin is accused of murder in rural Alabama. Vinny’s unpolished yet endearing approach to the law delivers plenty of comedic moments as Vinny unravels a case that is full of misunderstanding and confrontations. Pesci’s turn as the brash lawyer, which came on the heels of his brilliant comedy performance as burglar Harry in the Home Alone movies,...

The live-action comedy series, led by “Gilmore Girls” star Graham, is Tubi’s first in-house series.

Out with the old and in with the new— for now. When a major blunder knocks an ad agency’s C-Suite executives off their top ladder rungs, the company’s rising Gen-z employees take the reins, testing both generations’ skills, patience, and competitiveness to be in charge. “Gilmore Girls” star Lauren Graham returns to TV as the star of “The Z-Suite,” Tubi’s first in-house live-action comedy series. The eight-episode series will premiere its first two episodes this Thursday, Feb. 6, with a new episode available every Thursday, available only with a subscription to Tubi!

How to Watch ‘The Z-Suite’ When: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Et Where: Tubi Stream: Watch with a subscription to Tubi. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know to watch ‘The Z-Suite...

Ariana Grande’s career is one of transformation. She’s mastered reinvention from her Nickelodeon beginnings to her chart-topping pop career. Now, in her most ambitious turn yet, she’s poised to dazzle the Oscars as Glinda, the Good Witch, in Universal Pictures’ blockbuster smash “Wicked.” But Grande’s venture into the emerald world of Oz is more than just a role — it’s a manifestation of her lifelong dream, one she’s earned through hard work, dedication, and, as she puts it, “a lot of love.”

In a conversation during the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Grande opened up about the deeply personal journey of becoming Glinda, the emotional toll of “Wicked,” her plans for a deluxe version of her album, and her thoughts on what the future of movie musicals should look like. Listen below.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, director Jon M. Chu, “Wicked” (Giles Keyte / Universal Pictures / Courtesy...

You don’t often hear the phrases “feel-good” and “Financial Conduct Authority” in the same sentence. But 2023’s Bank Of Dave was as feel-good as they come, telling the “true-ish” story of David Fishwick (played by Rory Kinnear), a businessman and Burnley bloke who defied the odds and the snooty financial regulators to open a charitable community bank for his fellow Lancastrians. Sentimental and sugary though it was, this was a proper heart-warming Brit-com in the classical mould — a banking-based Brassed Off, a financial-sector Full Monty. Plus, it had a climactic cameo from the band Def Leppard, for some reason.

Now Dave is back, in this latest fictionalised retelling of his BAFTA-winning Channel 4 documentary series, with Chris Foggin returning to the director’s chair. Set in the doldrums of the coalition Lib-Con government, the sting of the 2007-’08 recession not yet faded, the scourge of payday loans suddenly begins...

Why Was This Highly-Awaited Govinda, Tabu & Lara Dutta Movie Shelved? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood has seen its fair share of shelved projects, but few remain as infamous as Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai. Directed by the late Ravi Chopra, the film featured an impressive cast, including Govinda, Tabu, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, and Rajpal Yadav. Shot in 2008, this comedy-drama generated significant buzz due to its star-studded lineup and Chopra’s reputation for delivering hits.

However, despite being nearly completed, Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai never saw the light of day. The film’s shelving was not due to production delays or creative differences but a legal battle that derailed its release. American filmmakers legally sued the film for copyright infringement. Despite a settlement, the movie was never released.

Makers Of My Cousin Vinny (1992) Sued Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai For Plagiarism

The primary reason for the film’s indefinite shelving was a copyright...

Marisa Tomei, who is attending the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia this week, is looking for film and stage roles that address the themes confronting women in the post #MeToo era, she tells Variety.

Tomei, who won the 1993 Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for “My Cousin Vinny” and received Oscar nominations in the same category for “In the Bedroom” in 2002 and “The Wrestler” in 2009, plays an outspoken psychologist in Ann Marie Allison’s debut feature “You’re Dating a Narcissist!,” now in post. The film will hit the festival circuit early next year. Allison recently wrote the screenplay for Jocelyn Moorhouse’s “The Fabulous Four,” starring Susan Sarandon and Bette Midler.

Tomei explains that the story for “You’re Dating a Narcissist!” revolves around a mother-daughter relationship. “My character is a psychologist who is trying to warn her daughter about this prevalent syndrome. She’s a...

The 1992 comedy "My Cousin Vinny" is a perfect movie, but it could have been totally different — in that two Hollywood A-listers nearly played two of the main roles.

As the movie opens, New Yorkers and college students Bill Gambini and Stanley Rothenstein — played by Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield, respectively — accidentally steal a can of tuna from a convenience store called the Sac-o-Suds, and when the police corner them, they confess. What they don't know is that the clerk at the Sac-o-Suds was shot and killed right after they unwittingly shoplifted, so they end up confessing to the murder ... at which point Bill's cousin Vincent Laguardia Gambini (Joe Pesci), a newly-minted lawyer, comes to their rescue. According to an oral history of the movie in Rolling Stone, Macchio and Whitfield were not the first choices for Bill and Stanley; the roles were nearly played by Ben Stiller and Will Smith.

"My Cousin Vinny," the 1992 comedy courtroom film, is great for a lot of reasons, Marisa Tomei chief among them. Tomei's character, Vinny Gambini's (Joe Pesci) foul-mouthed but very supportive fiancée Mona Lisa Vito, comes in clutch in the film's final act, providing the expert testimony required to exonerate the wrongfully-arrested defendants. Even critics who didn't love the film, like Roger Ebert, were happy to praise Tomei's performance. "Tomei's surprise appearance as an expert witness is a high point, and left me feeling I would like to see this couple again," Ebert wrote in his review, "Maybe in a screenplay that was more focused."

Despite this, when Tomei won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the film, she had her fair share of haters. Because she was the least established actor nominated that year, and because Vanessa Redgrave was considered the favorite for her performance in "Howard's End,...

Serendipity seems to follow Ralph Macchio — and it most recently took him to Australia.

In October, Coldplay released the song “The Karate Kid,” and it’s exactly what you think it’s about, down to the lyrics about “Daniel.” That, of course, is the name of the lead character played by Macchio in three “The Karate Kid” movies and six seasons of Netflix’s “Cobra Kai.” After Macchio heard the tune, he shared it on social media — and that’s when Coldplay concocted a plan. Frontman Chris Martin asked Macchio to come to Australia, where they were playing a series of dates, and film the music video. The ruse included bringing the actor on stage to help perform “The Karate Kid.”

“It was just one of those whirlwind things,” says Macchio, who just returned from Down Under. “It’s just a beautiful track. It blew my mind that he wrote the song,...

The primary cast of Cobra Kai is back for season 6, part 2, this time joined by a slew of new faces. Many of these characters (and their actors) have been loved by audiences for decades since they first appeared on screen back in 1984's The Karate Kid movie and its sequels. Of course, Cobra Kai provided an opportunity for the likes of Billy Zabka's Johnny Lawrence and Ralph Macchio's Daniel Larusso to return with a handful of new young karate students for them to foster.

Now, with Cobra Kai season 6, the cast and characters of this franchise have grown even more. Miyagi-Do has qualified for the global karate tournament, the Sekai Taikai, which sees the best fighters come together in Barcelona, Spain, to duke it out over the championship title. Our three sensei and six Miyagi-Do students are therefore introduced to competitors from Cobra Kai (run by John...

From the moment he first appeared on the scene, actor Joe Pesci's mouth has always been about ten times the size of his body. While the man might be diminutive, he's also got a mile-long "tough guy" streak, one he's used to extravagant effect in movies like Goodfellas, Casino, and My Cousin Vinny. However, as much as audiences remember Joe Pesci for his street-wise and gangster-like roles, his first big role was something a little different from all of that.

In 1980, Joe Pesci burst onto the silver screen as Joey Lamotta, the younger brother of Robert De Niro's boxer Jake Lamotta, in Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull. Pesci's emergence in this film didn't just announce him as one of Hollywood's most promising talents; it also marked the start of one of cinema's most cherished on-screen partnerships alongside Robert De Niro.

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Jack Black's Satan gets in the Christmas spirit in the first look at the new Farrelly Brothers' comedy, Dear Santa. Paramount+ has also released a short teaser trailer, as well as a release date, for the upcoming movie.

Entertainment Weekly has debuted several images from Dear Santa, offering fans their best look yet at the comedy movie that reunites filmmakers Bobby and Peter Farrelly for the first time since Dumb and Dumber To. Dear Santa follows "young Liam Turner (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew's Robert Timothy Smith), who still believes in Santa. To prove to all of his disbelieving friends that Santa is real, he writes a letter to the big guy inviting him to show himself. The only problem? Liam isn't a very strong speller and addresses the letter to Satan (Black) instead. Satan, who never gets letters from kids, is flattered and goes to meet Liam," reads EW's synopsis.

Legally Blonde shares a surprising number of thematic and plot commonalities to another legal comedy from a decade prior: My Cousin Vinny. A movie with tremendous cultural impact, Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as the effervescent Elle Woods. Elle goes to Harvard Law to win back her love, and initially she does her best to conform to what everyone expects from a lawyer. However, Elle ultimately succeeds when she embraces pink instead of black and is true to herself.

Legally Blonde shares several similarities with the 1992 legal comedy My Cousin Vinny. The movie stars Joe Pesci playing Vincent Vinny Gambini, who recently passed the bar after multiple failed attempts. Vinny drives from New York City to Alabama to represent his young cousin for a murder he did not commit. Vinny sticks out in Alabama for the way he talks and the way he dresses. But Vinny wins the case when...

Will Smith was considered for the role of Stan Rothstein in My Cousin Vinny, but despite an impressive audition, filmmakers felt that his involvement would have fundamentally altered the celebrated courtroom comedy. My Cousin Vinny hinges on the arrest of Bill Gambini and Stan Rothenstein. If moviegoers do not feel emotionally invested in Bill and Stan within the first fifteen minutes, the movies emotional core is hollow. The team behind My Cousin Vinny wanted Ralph Macchio for Bill, but they cast a wide net for Bills friend Stan hence why Smith was so carefully considered.

My Cousin Vinny is about two New Yorkers getting arrested in Alabama for a murder they did not commit, due to unfortunate timing and two nearly identical cars. The movie finds humor in cultural differences and maintains its lightness by avoiding stereotypes and steering clear of more sensitive themes. Because of My Cousin Vinny's setting,...

Fans are now able to stream one of the best, most underrated comedy movies of the 1990s on Paramount Plus today. My Cousin Vinny is about a failing New York lawyer and his fiance traveling to a town in the middle of nowhere to defend his teenage cousin from being charged with a murder he didnt commit. With the power of incredible writing, direction, behind-the-scenes creativity and some incredible award-winning performances, My Cousin Vinny goes down as one of the best legal dramas ever made.

My Cousin Vinny is a timeless classic because it masterfully combines courtroom drama with comedy, creating a unique film that appeals across genres. The clever script, packed with sharp dialogue and memorable moments, is elevated by Joe Pescis hilarious portrayal of the unpolished but determined lawyer Vinny Gambini. Marisa Tomeis Oscar-winning performance as Mona Lisa Vito is iconic, bringing both charm and unexpected expertise to the story.

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in November. The Paramount Plus November 2024 schedule includes Taylor Sheridan’s Landman, which navigates the fortune-seeking world of Texas oil rigs.

Sports fans can also enjoy an incredible spread of games over the holiday week, including the Nwsl Championship and UEFA Champions League marquee matches, as well as NFL on CBS and Big Ten on CBS action.

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In November, audiences will be treated to the premiere of the new original series Landman, from Taylor Sheridan, co-creator of Yellowstone and starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, Golden Globe nominee Demi Moore, and Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm.

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, the series tells the gripping story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires in the world of oil rigs fueling a boom so big that it’s reshaping our climate,...

Brothers is Marisa Tomei's new crime comedy, and it is the perfect reminder to watch this $64 million movie that won her an Oscar 31 years ago. Marisa Tomei is a fantastic actress who has appeared in all kinds of beloved films, with her filmography including projects like The Wrestler, Only You, and the McU's Spider-Man movies. However, many fans of the actress will cite one specific role as her best, and while she has never reprised it in a sequel, Marisa Tomei's Brothers role is the closest that she has ever gotten.

Brothers is a new film on Amazon Prime Video, with it coming from Palm Springs director Max Barbakow. The film follows two twin brothers played by Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage as they reunite for one last crime job. However, a series of wacky events keep getting in their way, with Brothers being one of the most notable crime comedies in years.

Prime Video’s new crime comedy Brothers (2024) offers a wild and outrageous ride, featuring a star-studded cast headlined by Peter Dinklage, Josh Brolin, and Glenn Close. Directed by Max Barbakow, Brothers is a chaotic heist film inspired by the classic 1988 comedy Twins, but with its own unique criminal twist. The film follows Jady Munger as he strikes a deal to recover stolen emeralds in exchange for his freedom. Teaming up with his reluctant brother Moke and their criminal mother Cath, the trio embarks on a chaotic and comedic adventure filled with heists, family drama, and wild twists.

Brothers (2024) Main Cast & Characters: Peter Dinklage as Jady Munger

Peter Dinklage stars as Jady Munger, a convicted felon determined to earn his freedom by recovering stolen emeralds. Jady makes a deal with a corrupt judge, only to be forced back into the criminal world alongside his estranged brother and mother. Dinklage, known for...

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Trouble is a Swedish action crime comedy film directed by Jon Holmberg who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tapio Leopold. The Netflix film follows the story of a clumsy divorced electronic salesman who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to prison. To prove his innocence he escapes from prison with other convicts. Trouble stars Filip Berg, Amy Deasismont, Eva Melander, Måns Nathanaelson, Dejan Čukić, Joakim Sällquist, and Sissela Benn. So, if you loved the blend of crime and comedy, compelling characters, and a thrilling story in Netflix’s Trouble here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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The Lovebirds is a romantic crime comedy film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Aaron Abrams and Brendan Gall. The 2020 film revolves around a young couple...

It's bizarre to even consider, but at one point, Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei auditioned to play Penny on "The Big Bang Theory" — and while it's hard to imagine her in Kaley Cuoco's role, it's also funny to imagine an alternate universe with Tomei as the show's bubbly female lead.

Fans of "The Big Bang Theory" know there was a decent amount of strife over who would play Penny — one actress, Katie Walsh, was replaced after a badly-shot pilot didn't impress CBS — but it's definitely shocking to hear that Tomei was in the mix. In 2022, Tomei opened up about "The Big Bang Theory" and said that she did like the project, and obviously had no idea that it would be such a huge pop culture phenomenon.

"I thought it was a great script, and that's why we went so far as to check it out," Tomei told Business Insider in an...

When people think of the 1992 movie My Cousin Vinny, there are two things that usually come to mind: Joe Pesci saying the two yutes (meaning youths) and Marisa Tomeis stand-out character Mona Lisa. But theres a lot more to this classic comedy with a star-studded cast, fun story, and unique twist on the traditional courtroom approach.

For those who havent watched the movie in a while and want to watch it again, or for a new generation who has never seen it and wants to watch it for the first time, My Cousin Vinny is finally available to stream for free through Tubi. But theres no telling how long it will be on the free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) service, so its the perfect movie to watch now before its gone.

My Cousin Vinny R Release Date March 13, 1992Director Jonathan LynnCast Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Fred Gwynne,...

Kamala Harris loves My Cousin Vinny, a 1992 comedy thriller, as her top screen pick. The movie, surprisingly, is one of the most legally accurate courtroom tales in fiction. Marisa Tomei delivers a powerhouse performance, earning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

The Democratic Party's presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, has come a long way. Once a U.S. senator from California and attorney general from the same state, she is now the first female vice president in American history. She is also the first Black and first Asian American vice president.

Over the years, Harris has spoken candidly about her artistic tastes. When it comes to movies, she previously expressed fondness for superhero movies, singling out the MCU offerings, Black Panther, and Avengers as some of her beloveds. She even appeared in a fundraising Zoom call with the cast of Avengers in 2020.

Regarding television, she has admitted to sparing a few...

As she accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday night, Kamala Harris played up her attorney-general past. “As a prosecutor, when I had a case, I charged it not in the name of the victim, but in the name of the people,” she told the United Center crowd.

This follows a strategy she has pursued since ramping up her campaign. As a Law & Order-themed ad that aired Monday had it: “We need a president who has spent her life prosecuting perpetrators like Donald Trump.”

On one hand, such a tack relies on simple logic. Harris ascended politics on the ladder of her prosecutor reputation. With her opponent convicted of a felony — and him staking his candidacy on the Democrats’ alleged softness on crime — “successful career prosecutor” makes for a stellar defense.

But while perhaps a sound political strategy, Harris’ embrace of her previous job runs her into an unexpected roadblock: Hollywood has...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of September titles. The Tubi September 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.

You can watch the Tubi September 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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Hazard – 9/6

Noah really loves his girlfriend,...

September marks Marcello Mastroianni’s centennial, and the Criterion Channel pays respect with a retrospective that puts the expected alongside some lesser-knowns: Monicelli’s The Organizer, Jacques Demy’s A Slightly Pregnant Man, and two by Ettore Scola. There’s also the welcome return of “Adventures In Moviegoing” with Rachel Kushner’s formidable selections, among them Fassbinder’s Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven, Pialat’s L’enfance nue, and Jean Eustache’s Le cochon. In the lead-up to His Three Daughters, a four-film Azazel Jacobs program arrives.

Theme-wise, a set of courtroom dramas runs from 12 Angry Men and Anatomy of a Murder to My Cousin Vinny and Philadelphia; a look at ’30s female screenwriters includes Fritz Lang’s You and Me, McCarey’s Make Way for Tomorrow, and Cukor’s What Price Hollywood? There’s also a giallo series if you want to watch an Argento movie and ask yourself,...