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A gripping crime thriller starring The Avengers' Samuel L. Jackson and an all-star cast is set to stream for free, bringing intense action and high-stakes drama.

Starting April 1, 2025, fans of high-stakes thrillers can revisit The Negotiator, one of Jackson’s most underrated films, as it arrives on Tubi. The 1998 crime drama, directed by F. Gary Gray, blends suspense, action, and psychological tension, keeping audiences on edge until the very last moment. With its gripping storyline and powerhouse performances, the film remains a standout in the crime thriller genre decades after its release.

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In The Negotiator, Jackson stars as Danny Roman, a top hostage negotiator for the Chicago Police Department who finds himself framed for corruption and murder. With his reputation and life on the line, Roman takes an entire office hostage in a desperate bid to prove his innocence. He demands to negotiate with Chris...

Kiefer Sutherland’s journey in Hollywood was forever shaped by the guidance of director Joel Schumacher, with whom he first worked on the iconic 1987 movie The Lost Boys. The actor opened up about his deep connection with the Batman Forever director, whose mentorship profoundly shaped his career. Sutherland said the unique bond he shared with Schumacher, who helped guide him through both his personal and professional life.

Kiefer Sutherland in The Lost Boys credit: Warner Bros.

According to Sutherland, Schumacher’s experience as a young man, particularly his substance use, played a significant role in how he approached filmmaking. The actor shared some darkest secrets of the late director’s past that shaped his career.

Kiefer Sutherland reflected on Joel Schumacher’s dark past at the beginning of his career

Kiefer Sutherland has opened up about his profound relationship with the director Joel Schumacher. He recalled how the legendary filmmaker...

Captain America: Brave New Worlddirector Julius Onah explains the film's seemingly out of place special thanks during its end credits.

Speaking to People, Onah opened up about the special thanks offered to Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer, who does not appear in Captain America: Brave New World. "Octavia's the greatest," Onah said. "I'm such a fan of hers, and when the conversation was being had about this film, she put in some kind words for me with Kevin Feige and had spoken to [Anthony] Mackie as well. She's just a genuinely kind, incredibly talented human being, and I wanted to really acknowledge what a great supporter she's been of me and other filmmakers in the past. There was no way I was gonna miss the opportunity to say thank you to her."

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The legal thriller as a genre features many trademarks: a brave lawyer standing upagainst a corrupt system to fight for justice and what is right; a procedural drama mostly in a courtroom where the tension slowly but continuously dials up; or a character is wrongly accused of a crime and has to fight to clear their name. Films like Erin Brockovich, A Time to Kill, and The Fugitive, respectively, are perfectly fine examples of strong films from the genre.

Author John Grisham has turned his legal experience into a host of best-selling novels, many of which have become television series and movies. Feature films based on Grisham's work have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars at the domestic box office alone, attesting to his widespread appeal.

Not every one of the nine feature films based on Grisham's works is about the law, however, with Christmas with the Kranks standing alone as a comedy. Grisham has also tried his hand at writing at least one movie screenplay, Mickey, but the best-known John Grisham movies are the legal thrillers based on the books for which he's so well known.

The chronology of movies based on Grisham's work is a fascinating look back at just how far his star has risen. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have appeared in Grisham flicks, making them even more must-see movies.

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Through iconic movies like Die Hard, Conan the Barbarian, and Rambo, stars like Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone practically defined the action genre for generations. Playing on the machismo of these stars, a non-stop slew of movies built up the ideal Hollywood action hero, men often known for their muscular forms and entertaining films. However, some of the best hero actors have played excellent villains too.

Action stars are often some of the most at-risk stars when it comes to typecasting, making it natural for many of them to try and spread to other roles and genres. For many, playing a bad guy has brought out the best in their skills as an actor, with some of their biggest fans praising those roles as their greatest work. While these stars are still best known for their franchise heroes, their villainous roles should be appreciated too.

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The courtroom drama is a classical genre that always offers a powerful blend of thrills, mystery, and emotional intrigue, as examining the way that the justice system works often leads to deeper questions about the way that the nation holds itself accountable. Although there was a plethora of courtroom thrillers in the 1990s, like A Few Good Menand A Time To Kill, the genre has been largely dormant in recent years, perhaps due to its popularity on television. However, Just Mercywas an exciting legal thriller that adapted one of the most important Civil rights cases in American history and set legal precedents regarding the treatment of prisoners on death row. Although the film does take some liberties with the truth, it does remain accurate to the real friendship that emerged between the lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) and the former inmate Walter McMillan (Jamie Foxx).

A Time to Kill, Matthew McConaughey's extremely tense legal thriller from 1996, has become a free streaming hit after spending a few days in Tubi's top 10 most-watched films. The film stands in second place on the streaming service at the time of this writing. Tubi is a free streaming service where audiences can enjoy more than 250,000 titles on the platform. The only catch is that the service contains ads that cannot be skipped.

If movies were your thing during the 1990s, then there's a high chance you remember seeing the trailer for A Time to Kill. Samuel L. Jackson's thick accent introduces viewers to one of the decade's best legal thrillers, based on John Grisham's 1989 bestseller. The novel, as well as its feature film adaptation, follows a young lawyer who represents a black man charged with killing the two white men who raped his daughter in a small,...

After previously expressing his interest in facing off against Hollywood A-lister Matthew McConaughey at WrestleMania 39, Kevin Owens recently threw shade at the star. Considering how his previous desire was overlooked by the Wrestling committee, Owens seemingly took out his frustration on McConaughey at the WWE SmackDown.

Matthew McConaughey in a still from A Time to Kill | image: Warner Bros.

But while Kevin Owens humiliated Matthew McConaughey, the actor later received his well-deserved respect from the Hall of Famer, The Undertaker. Appearing alongside the renowned wrestler in an image shared by him on X, McConaughey achieved his dream come true moment.

Kevin Owens threw shade at Matthew McConaughey at WWE SmackDown

Back in 2022, after Matthew McConaughey had expressed his interest in stepping into a pro-wrestling ring, renowned wrestler Kevin Owens extended his challenge to the star. Speaking with WWE After The Bell podcast, Owens claimed that he would love to face...

Samuel L. Jackson’s 2012 Western movie co-star thinks the oft-snubbed actor should have received an Oscar for his performance in the Quentin Tarantino film. The veteran film star seems like he should have a whole trophy-case full of Academy Awards by now, but to date, Jackson has received only one in-competition Oscar nomination, his single trophy coming in 2021 when he received an honorary award for his body of work.

The list of Jackson movies that should have earned him an Oscar, or at least a nomination, is very long indeed. He received his first trip to the nominees' table for 1994’s Pulp Fiction, losing on Oscar night. Jackson has given many other acclaimed performances over the years - in movies like Jungle Fever, Jackie Brown, A Time to Kill, The Caveman’s Valentine, Coach Carter, The Hateful Eight, and others - but those showings did not sway the Academy enough to wrrant even a nomination.

Sandra Bullock is currently not dating anyone after the unfortunate passing of her longtime partner Bryan Randall in 2023. However, she is known to have dated a few high-profile stars including some of her co-stars. Interestingly, the media didn’t catch on to these relationships until later, despite the actress dropping clues during her press interviews.

Sandra Bullock in a still from The Proposal | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

Bullock dated A Time to Kill co-star Matthew McConaughey. While Bullock was a star then, it was McConaughey’s first lead role in a drama. They dated from 1996 to 1998. In 2002, she fell for another co-star. After filming Murder by Numbers, she and Ryan Gosling dated for some time until 2003.

Sandra Bullock wasn’t exactly discreet about two of her high-profile relationships Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock in A Time to Kill | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Sandra Bullock famously dated co-stars and A-listers Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Gosling.

Tom Holland is to star in and produce 'The Partner'.The 'Spider-Man' actor has landed a role in the movie based on John Grisham's 1997 best-selling novel that is being adapted for the big screen by screenwriter Graham Moore.'The Partner' centres on Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a law firm who fakes his own death in a burning car.He appears to have left behind a wife, a newborn daughter and a secret but what he's actually done is fake his death to create a template for a new life by stealing $90 million from a client at his crooked law firm.Lanigan finds happiness and love in South America but when the client who had worked so hard to defraud the government finds the money is missing from his offshore accounts, he is determined to hunt down the lawyer who he doesn't believe is dead.It means...

With the likes of Spider-Man 4, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and (presumably) a couple of indie flicks by name of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars looming on his horizon, Tom Holland could be forgiven for taking a bit of a breather before committing himself to any more projects just now. But having just taken a year out from acting after the release of 2023's The Crowded Room, there's no sign of Holland disappearing again any time soon. Per Deadline's reporting, the British actor has just signed on to star in and produce legal thriller The Partner, an adaptation of John Grisham's eponymous 1997 bestseller.

Boasting a script from The Imitation Game scribe Graham Moore, The Partner will see Holland explore another morally fraught character cut more from the Cherry or The Devil All The Time cloth than the Spidey suit. The original book, released during a run in...

Universal Pictures reports that Tom Holland will star in and produce the film The Partner, based on John Grisham’s 1997 courtroom thriller of the same name. The plot centers on a young lawyer who steals $90 million and fakes his own death.

Holland will play Patrick Lanigan, a junior partner at a law company in Biloxi. Lanigan fakes his death in a burning car and then runs away to Brazil with money that he stole from a dishonest client of his company. Someone from his past shows up in his new life. The client, who was ripped off, starts a dogged search for him, which forces Lanigan to face the FBI and his family, which includes his wife and new daughter.

Graham Moore will write the script. Moore won an Oscar for writing “The Imitation Game.” In collaboration with Rideback, Holland’s new production company, Billy17, which he co-founded with his...

Shortly after going public about his engagement to Zendaya, Tom Holland is ready to suit up for the Grisham-Verse with a starring role in The Partner, based on the suspense thriller novel by John Grisham. The script for the adaptation of Grisham’s 1997 bestseller hails from The Imitation Game writer Graham Moore. Universal is the studio.

The Partner revolves around Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a Biloxi law firm who fakes his own death after stealing $90M from a crooked client. To disappear without a trace, Patrick leaves his wife, newborn daughter, and secrets behind. After Patrick builds a new life in South America, the scorned client discovers the money is missing from his offshore accounts. Convinced Patrick stole it and is still alive, the client vows to hunt him down. Left with no choice but to confess, Patrick must face the FBI, his wife, and his child while confronting harsh truths.

Tom Holland has struck a deal to star in and produce The Partner, a drama based on John Grisham’s 1997 bestseller, an exclusive report by Deadline reveals. The script is being crafted by Graham Moore, known for The Imitation Game, and Universal is backing the project.

Grisham’s novels have a history of turning into big hits for both stars and directors. In the past, they’ve catapulted actors like Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Denzel Washington to new heights with films like A Time To Kill, The Firm, and The Pelican Brief. These adaptations became must-see movies, pairing top talent with gripping legal dramas.

Holland, fresh off a break from acting after his demanding role in The Crowded Room, is quickly filling his schedule again. He’s not just leading The Partner but also starring in Universal’s The Odyssey—a project loaded with big names like Zendaya, Matt Damon,...

Tom Holland will star in and produce an adaptation of John Grisham’s 1997 bestseller “The Partner,” TheWrap has learned. Oscar-winning “The Imitation Game” writer Graham Moore will pen the script for the Universal project.

Holland will play Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. But when he learns of a plan by the firm’s partners, in collusion with a wealthy client (a shipbuilding magnate), he constructs a plan of his own. Lanigan steals $90 million from the client, fakes his own death and flees to South America, where he starts a new life. But, as happens in these stories, his past comes back to haunt him and with the client closing in, he gives himself over to the FBI and starts defending himself in multiple cases.

When the book was released in ’97, it was praised for its tight plotting and smart storytelling. It was only Grisham...

Tom Holland is suiting up, this time to play a lawyer, in the upcoming adaptation of John Grisham’s novel “The Partner” for Universal Pictures.

The actor, who rose to fame playing Peter Parker in Sony’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, will also serve as a producer on the film, which is being written by “The Imitation Game” scribe Graham Moore. The 1997 novel, published the year after Holland was born, follows a junior partner at a law firm who steals $90 million from a wealthy client, fakes his own death and flees to Brazil.

Universal had no comment about Holland’s attachment to the project, which was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.

It’s unclear when the project will take shape. Holland has a busy film schedule, including Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” “Spider-Man 4” and potentially the next “Avengers” sequels, over the next year and change.

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Exclusive: Tom Holland has made a deal to star in and produce The Partner, a drama based on the John Grisham 1997 bestseller that The Imitation Game’s Graham Moore is scripting for Universal.

The novel was written by Grisham at a time he was getting as much as $8 million for movie rights to compulsively readable thrillers that made strong vehicles for stars and directors. That included putting Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Sam Jackson on fast tracks in A Time To Kill, along with Tom Cruise (The Firm), Matt Damon and Claire Danes (The Rainmaker), Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon (The Client), Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts (The Pelican Brief), and John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Rachel Weisz in The Runaway Jury.

Holland will see if there’s still some gold in Grisham’s lawyers-in-distress sagas. After completing a year-long hiatus from acting following his grueling turn as a...

Matthew McConaughey got his big break as a leading drama actor, thanks to his role as attorney Jake Brigance in A Time to Kill. It was Joel Schumacher’s second film adaptation of a John Grisham novel. Interestingly, the studio initially wanted a recognizable name in the role of the young lawyer. The director was among the few who believed McConaughey could pull off a leading role.

Matthew McConaughey in a still from A Time to Kill | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

One particular story the Interstellar actor shared from the set about filming the most important scene suggests that he and Schumacher were destined to be collaborators for this project. McConaughey’s closing statement had the power to make or break the film, but it was a supernatural connection between the director and actor that helped nail the scene.

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Matthew McConaughey’s magnetic charisma has long made him a standout in Hollywood. The actor is easily one of the standout stars of the industry, with a load of superhits to his name. Additionally, he has also consistently remained a Hollywood heartthrob, and dated some of the most beautiful actresses before marrying Camila Alves in 2012.

Who does not want a piece of the McConaughey pie? | Warner Bros.

So much so, that during the making of A Time to Kill (1996), the Southern gentleman’s charm proved irresistible not just to one but two of his co-stars—Sandra Bullock and Ashley Judd. The Joel Schumacher-directed film, which grossed $152 million globally, became a pivotal moment in McConaughey’s career, not only professionally but also personally.

Matthew McConaughey romanced two of his A Time to Kill co-stars Matthew McConaughey as Jake Brigance in A Time To Kill | Credit: Warner Bros

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Akiva Goldsman has had many highs and many lows in his Hollywood screenwriting career. The scribe won an Academy Award in 2001 for writing "A Beautiful Mind," but he had previously been nominated for Razzies (honoring the worst in filmmaking) for writing the screenplays to "A Time to Kill" and the atrocious "Batman & Robin." He's been deeply involved in major blockbusters and media franchises, writing "The Da Vinci Code," 1998's "Lost in Space," and "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." He also penned "I, Robot," "I Am Legend," and most recently, "The Dark Tower." 

Since 2017, Goldsman has fallen in with the head honchos at "Star Trek," serving as one of the franchise's executive producers and writing multiple episodes of "Star Trek: Discovery," "Star Trek: Picard," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He has also directed five episodes, embracing his new place atop the "Trek" heap. Goldsman is also working on other projects...

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Sydney Pollack's 1993 thriller "The Firm" was the first film in a long series of mega-hits to be based on the literary output of John Grisham. Grisham, for those unfamiliar, was a lawyer-turned-writer who authored many supra-best-selling legal thrillers throughout the 1990s, including "The Pelican Brief," "The Client," "The Chamber," "A Time to Kill," and "Runaway Jury." There was a time when no one at an airport was without a Grisham novel in hand. Most of Grisham's books were about a young, upstart lawyer, new to the profession, who uncovers a vast legal conspiracy. To date, Grisham has written about 50 novels and four non-fiction books, and many of his bigger hits have been adapted into equally successful films.

Pollock's "The Firm" was made for $42 million and starred Tom Cruise as Mitch McDeere, a recent law school graduate, who finds...

For the Christmas season, Netflix finally released Jaume Collet-Serra's next action thriller, Carry-On. Starring Taron Edgerton and Jason Bateman, Carry-On sees the Christmas season at Lax take a dark and threatening turn when an international criminal secretly takes a Tsa worker hostage. Since its release, the film has been consistently in Netflix's top ten and has been receiving great reviews from critics and fans alike. Audiences consider the film to be a solid hit for the streaming company, with some fans even noting the similarities the film has to other action-packed hits within the same genre. Others in Collet-Serra's filmography even have some similarities to Carry-On, such as his other Liam Neeson-led transportation-related films Non-Stop and The Commuter, both getting moderate to positive praise. But the film that probably most resembles Netflix's newest hit is an underrated Joel Schumacher classic from 2002, called Phone Booth.

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Matthew McConaughey only had the cult comedy film Dazed and Confused popularly in his portfolio when a legal drama proved his capabilities as a leading man. Joel Schumacher, the director of the disastrous Batman & Robin, helmed the summer blockbuster, A Time to Kill, with McConaughey in 1996. During the time of Schumacher’s death in 2020, the Interstellar star revealed that he was indebted to the director.

Matthew McConaughey in a still from A Time to Kill | Credits: Warner Bros.

McConaughey shared that it was Schumacher who believed in him and took a chance on him. Despite receiving generally mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success and launched the career of the actor. He was even recognized for Best Breakthrough Performance at the MTV Awards for the film.

Matthew McConaughey’s career was kickstarted by Joel Schumacher Director Joel Schumacher at Taormina Film Fest 2003 | Credits: Kasper2006, Wikimedia Commons

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Exclusive: Jason Moore (Shotgun Wedding) and Nick Santora (Reacher) are teaming on a film adaptation of Playing for Pizza, the New York Times bestselling novel by John Grisham, for Skydance Sports.

Moore will direct from Santora’s script, with Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Don Granger producing for Skydance Sports, along with Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes for Select Films. Sandino Moya-Smith will oversee the project for Skydance Sports.

Released in September 2007, Playing for Pizza is a departure from the legal thrillers for which Grisham is best known. The book tells the story of third string quarterback Rick Mastro, the pariah of the football world after one of the worst single performances in NFL history. Cut by his team and with no options left, Rick lands a job as the starting quarterback of the Panthers…of Parma, in the Italian Football League. The Panthers desperately want an NFL winner.

Quick Links 'The Piano Lesson' Is an Engrossing Adaptation of a Pulitzer-Winning Play Samuel L. Jackson Knocks It Out of the Park Yet Again Critics and Audiences Are Impressed with 'The Piano Lesson'

Samuel L. Jackson has been a beloved and respected presence on the silver screen for decades, having proven himself to be one of Hollywood's most dynamic and entertaining leading men throughout the course of his illustrious career. There is no genre, role, or film Jackson can't completely make his own, having starred in a slew of unforgettable classics like Pulp Fiction, A Time to Kill, The Incredibles, and Django Unchained (to name just a few of his endless hits), and his films have collectively grossed over $27 billion, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Apart from his dazzling cinema work, Jackson has also had a prominent presence on the stage and on Broadway,...

Don’t think that Samuel L. Jackson feels any kind of honor when receives the surprise that he’s got an Oscar nomination for any of his roles. The Marvel star recently opened up about his feelings towards the awards ceremony – where Will Smith famously slapped Chris Rock if you can believe it – during a latest interview with the Associated Press.

Samuel L. Jackson Talks About “Contest” You Don’t “Volunteer To Be In”

Samuel L. Jackson obviously has some strong feelings about the prestigious award ceremonies that recognizes the best in artistic and technical merit in the film industry. They’re not all negative feelings, in case you’re wondering.

If you can believe it, Samuel L. Jackson – who plays Marvel’s Nick Fury across dozens of movies and shows – has only been nominated for one Oscar throughout his successful movie career.

It was in 1995 as a best supporting actor for ‘Pulp Fiction.

Samuel L Jackson said in a video interview with AP Entertainment, while promoting his role in Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson,” that Oscar nominations aren’t too big of a deal for him. Shockingly, Jackson has only earned one Oscar nomination during his illustrious career — for “Pulp Fiction,” which he landed a best supporting actor nod for in 1995. Jackson was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2021.

“We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t. It’s an honor to win,” Jackson said with a laugh. “You get nominated and folks go, ‘Yeah I remember that.’ Or most people forget. Generally it’s a contest you didn’t volunteer to be in. I didn’t go in there so I could flex. ‘Let me do my scene, so you can remember who I was.

‘Alright, alright, alright!’ is a phrase that is deeply etched into the hearts and minds of innumerable cinema fans, whether they have seen Dazed and Confused or not. Such is the popularity of our favorite Texan, Matthew McConaughey, who, since the very start has taken fans on a mesmerizing ride, from being the ideal romantic lead to the ideal drama-intense star.

Matthew McConaughey as Jake Brigance in A Time To Kill | Credit: Warner Bros

And one person who predicted his meteoric rise to success was the actress and his ex-girlfriend Sandra Bullock, whose words couldn’t have been more true.

Sandra Bullock Knew Matthew McConaughey was Destined for Greater Things Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock in A Time to Kill | Credit: Warner Bros.

While Anne Hathaway might have predicted that Matthew McConaughey would win an Oscar someday (via BBC), another leading lady of his, way before, predicted that he would...

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As one of Hollywoods most charming leading men, Matthew McConaughey has appeared in numerous genres of film and garnered both commercial success with crowd-pleasing movies and critical praise with his committed acting performances. Being the rare kind of actor who can appeal to all audiences, Matthew McConaugheys oeuvre has given him immense stardom and has also propped him up as a permanent fixture in pop culture. However, despite Matthew McConaugheys impressive body of work in recent years, the actor faced an identity crisis while in the spotlight during a string of panned movies and a lack of unique roles coming along.

Anxious for a solid film to shake things up,...

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The late Joel Schumacher directed many iconic films throughout his career, from The Lost Boys to A Time to Kill. It's almost impossible, however, to hear the director's name and talk about him without making his involvement with DC part of the conversation. Despite the acclaim he received for his direction in thrillers and dramas, his brief time in the comic book/superhero genre wasn't quite met the same way. Batman Forever opened to mixed reviews in 1995, but it was 1997's Batman & Robin that received the biggest amount of backlash. Although his two Batman movies have come to be seen in a better light than how they were initially upon their release, the negative impact that they had on his career is undeniable.

Django Unchained was Walton Goggins' first film with Samuel L. Jackson, but they got to know each other better in The Hateful Eight. The Fallout star recalled the day his son first met Jackson on that film's production set.

Speaking at the 2024 MoMA Benefit honoring Jackson (per IndieWire), Walton Goggins' tribute was a funny anecdote about his son and Jackson meeting on the set of The Hateful Eight. Goggins' five-year-old was cosplaying as Jango Fett that day, and Jackson took the opportunity to reference an iconic Star Wars scene when they met. Jackson played the revered Mace Windu in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and a highlight of that film was the Jedi Master's duel with the bounty hunter Jango Fett. That brief scene ended with Mace Windu chopping off the Mandalorian's head.

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Matthew McConaughey‘s career has had more ups and downs than a sentence delivered in his usual Texas twang. After a few small roles, McConaughey was cast opposite an equally unknown Renee Zellweger in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” one of the many incarnations of that horror series. Then things suddenly seemed to blossom for the Texas actor and suddenly he had the lead in an adaptation of the John Grisham novel “A Time to Kill” and was on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine being hailed as the new Paul Newman. After a series of successful films, things seemed to go off track for McConaughey. He did a number of less than stellar romantic comedies and became more known for his tanned muscular torso than his acting talents.

McConaughey seemed to become aware of his career slump in the early 2010s and made a conscious change to redirect his career.

Matthew McConaughey’s first job was hunting armadillos (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Before Matthew McConaughey became alright, alright and stole scenes in Dazed and Confused, his days started a little less glamorous. Picture this: a young McConaughey, headlamp on, raking sand traps at the crack of dawn. His first real job? Not acting — but taming the golf greens of Oak Forest Country Club in Longview, Texas.

“We had 77 sand traps,” The actor recalled in an interview. His morning routine started at 3:30 a.m., with the first golfers teeing off at 6:45. “I had to have those traps raked by 7:30,” he explained. It wasn’t just a typical raking gig, though. Oh no, there was a quirky twist. Enter the armadillos.

The club’s greenskeeper had a unique request. On top of raking traps, McConaughey had a side mission: armadillo hunter. Those little critters were wreaking havoc on the greens,...

Sandra Bullock may have reigned as the queen of romantic comedies, but her real life has been anything but a fairytale, though she still manages to shine! More recently her love story took a tragic turn in August 2023 when her longtime partner, Bryan Randall, passed away at 57 after a private battle with Als.

Credits: Sandra Bullock in Murder by Numbers / Warner Bros.

His heartbreaking loss marked the end of a relationship that had its fair share of ups and downs. However way before all this happened she once declared she’d never date an actor, here’s why!

Why Sandra Bullock Never Wanted to Date an Actor

Sandra Bullock dated Tate Donovan from 1990 to around 1994 and was completely head over heels for him, but their romance eventually came to an end. At that time, she was also linked to NFL star Troy Aikman. From the outset, her romantic journey has been anything but predictable,...

The movie with arguably one of the most memorable final shots of any film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, will debut on Prime Video on Nov. 1. The final scene, featuring the late Donald Sutherland, has gone on to become a frequently-used meme, especially during the spooky season.

The 1978 film, also starring Jeff Goldblum, Leonard Nimoy, and Brooke Adams, was actually a remake of the 1956 film of the same name. Both the remake and the 1978 film version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers were based on the 1955 novel, The Body Snatchers, written by Jack Finney.

While the 1956 version is considered to be one of the greatest sci-fi horror films ever, the remake might be even better. Directed by Phillip Kaufman, who wrote Raiders of the Lost Arc (1981), the film has a Certified Fresh 93% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 82% audience score.

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Taylor Sheridan brought a whole new world out in the open with his neo-western drama Yellowstone. The show featuring the fictional Dutton family quickly gained popularity when it premiered in 2018. And with the upcoming Season 5 Part 2, the show is all set to create magic on the screen for one last time.

With the anticipation soaring high, the fact that actor Kevin Costner is no longer part of the Yellowstone universe has been a point of heartbreak for the fans. He played the patriarch John Dutton in the show and was part of the drama series since 2018. However, due to several scheduling conflicts and behind-the-scenes drama, the actor left the project after filming the first part of the fifth season.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+

The trailer for the upcoming season also used up his stills and shots from previous seasons, which gave the fans hope that he might be back in Part 2. However,...

Good Morning America welcomed award-winning actor Samuel L. Jackson to the studio for a sit-down interview.

On GMA, he spoke about his upcoming film, The Piano Lesson, based on the August Wilson play.

Jackson initially starred in the Broadway show in 1987 and returned to star last year.

His acting career spans 50 years, as many moviegoers recognize him from a role somewhere on stage or screen.

Following his initial Broadway appearance in The Piano Lesson, he starred in many popular films, including Pulp Fiction, Snakes on a Plane, Shaft, Jackie Brown, A Time to Kill, and the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

While discussing some of his famous movie roles and lines on GMA, Robin called out the actor during the conversation.

Robin Roberts warns Samuel L. Jackson during their GMA interview

GMA’s trio of anchors appeared for the Samuel L. Jackson interview, including recent grandpa Michael Strahan, George Stephanopoulos, and Robin Roberts.

Tubi’s lineup for November 2024 offers a diverse and exciting selection of content across genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With Tubi Originals like the heartwarming comedy “The Engagement Dress” (November 10) and the festive yet spicy “Hot Girl Winter” (November 24), holiday cheer takes a fresh twist. The thrillers keep the tension high, including the chilling ghost story “Still Here” (November 9) and the stormy suspense of “The Last Exit” (November 16). For documentary enthusiasts, “Behind The Crime: Self Defense or Slaughter” (November 15) and “Fresh Meat 2: Killing Dahmer” (November 22) dive into intense real-life investigations. Families can look forward to the magical fun of “Family Ornaments” (November 17), while anime fans can enjoy “Bunny Drop” on November 5. Classic action films like “Die Hard”, “Mad Max: Fury Road” (November 9), and “San Andreas” (November 22) return for adrenaline junkies, and horror lovers will appreciate the creepy lineup of “Annabelle: Creation”, “The Thing (1982)”, and more. Whether it’s nostalgic art-house classics,...

The best Oliver Platt movies and TV shows include a mix of critically acclaimed shows and award-winning big screen feature films. Platt figured out from an early age that he wanted to be an actor and studied drama at Tufts University before starting to work in theater in Boston. His big break came when he met Bill Murray, who attended one of Platt's plays and then recommended that Jonathan Demme cast him in the movie Married to the Mob in 1988. That was Platt's big break and his career skyrocketed from there.

Since that big break, Platt took on a variety of roles in several genres, with appearances in Working Girl, Beethoven, The Three Musketeers, and Lake Placid. While his movie roles have been plentiful, and resulted in several award nominations, it was his entry to television that gave him a chance to become a bigger star. This started with a...

Late star Donald Sutherland has played villainous characters in many instances in his legendary career. While the current generation may know him for his role in The Hunger Games franchise, Sutherland has established himself as a prominent actor in films like The Dirty Dozen, M*A*S*H, and Space Cowboys.

Sutherland’s sons are also part of the film industry, with Kiefer Sutherland being the most prominent one. The actor played the lead role of Jack Bauer in the espionage TV show 24. While the father-son duo have worked together before, Sutherland Senior reportedly refused to play Kiefer’s father in 24 for one wholesome reason.

Donald Sutherland Refused To Play Dad To Son Kiefer Sutherland In 24 Kiefer Sutherland in 24 | Credits: Fox

Kiefer Sutherland has become a staple in pop culture for playing the role of Jack Bauer in the action spy series 24. For eight seasons, a movie, and a 12-episode revival series,...

Samuel L. Jackson is undoubtedly one of the finest actors of his generation. Part of several huge franchises like the MCU, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, and more, with a career spanning over five decades, he is truly the most versatile and iconic star who has left an indelible mark on the industry. Yet, what is missing from his illustrious career is an Oscar.

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in Avengers | Credit: Marvel Studios

Despite his vast filmography and immense talent, it is shocking that he has only received but one Academy Award nomination. Reflecting on the harsh reality of the industry and his career, Jackson once noted that his best chance at an Oscar may have already passed him by after one film.

Samuel L. Jackson and His Displeasure about Never Winning an Oscar A still of Samuel L. Jackson from A Time to Kill | Credit: Warner Bro.

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When it comes to accolades and acting, few actors can compete with the likes of Samuel L. Jackson. He has made a name for himself as one of the most iconic figures in the industry, having a distinctive presence on screen, as well as in real life. Despite this, the actor has yet to receive an Academy Award for one of his performances. For years, he has been a part of several Oscar-winning and nominated films.

Samuel L. Jackson and Geena Davis in The Long Kiss Goodnight | Credit: New Line Cinema

Even though he was a fundamental part of most of these projects, the only nomination he has received is for his role in Pulp Fiction. What makes the matter all the more odd is that despite only one Oscar nomination to show for his career, the actor received an Honorary Academy Award. It is safe to say that fact...

Matthew McConaughey has always been a Hollywood staple, recognized for his laid-back charm, rugged good looks, and captivating performances in films like Dallas Buyers Club and Interstellar. However, recent public appearances have sparked a frenzy of rumors surrounding his physical appearance.

Matthew McConaughey as Jake Brigance in A Time To Kill | Warner Bros

The speculations escalated so much that an expert had to step in to provide a more grounded explanation for the actor’s strikingly different look, shedding light on the real reason behind it. So, let’s explore why McConaughey has sparked such wild conspiracies, and what an aesthetic surgeon has revealed about his current look.

Fans Believe Matthew McConaughey Had Plastic Surgery Matthew McConaughey in The Wolf of Wall Street. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.

Matthew McConaughey’s recent outing at the Kering Foundation’s gala dinner sent social media into a whirlwind. Fans flooded social media platforms, questioning...

Before her fame as a movie star, Ashley Judd appeared in two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation as Ensign Robin Lefler. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng introduced a new Star Trek crew who eventually became as popular as their Star Trek: The Original Series predecessors. Throughout Tng's seven seasons, some surprising faces popped up on the show before going on to have major Hollywood careers. In her first significant acting role, Ashely Judd appeared in Tng season 5 before going on to enjoy an impressive Hollywood film career.

The daughter of country music singer Naomi Judd, Ashley Judd landed her first film role in 1992's Kuffs, just a year after her Tng appearance. She went on to star in Ruby in Paradise in 1993 and also appeared in 1995's Smoke and 1996's A Time to Kill. Judd then starred in Kiss...

Sandra Bullock is a name that immediately takes us back to one of the greatest action films ever made, Speed (1994). Over the years, the 60-year-old actress starred in many box office hits, and it wasn’t just her role as Annie Porter that brought her a lot of recognition in the world of entertainment. Bullock had to work extremely hard before landing major roles in the industry.

The Gravity actress was born on July 26, 1964, to John W. Bullock and Helga Mathilde Meyer in Arlington, Virginia. While both her parents were vocal experts, Bullock loved acting and cheerleading while growing up.

Sandra Bullock as FBI Special Agent Gracie Hart in Miss Congeniality | Credits: Warner Bros

Another fact about the A-lister is that she spent a little over a decade in Germany since her father was stationed as the Army’s Military Postal Service in charge. It was during his time in Nuremberg that he met Meyer.

Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey might have had a fiery on-screen romance, but off-screen, she seemed to have a crystal ball hidden somewhere. Almost three decades ago, Bullock made a prediction about McConaughey that feels eerily spot-on today. While many would argue McConaughey’s rise to fame was inevitable, Bullock seemed to know something the rest of us didn’t.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic | Warner Bros

Was she secretly a psychic, or just really, really good at reading people? Either way, her comment about him back in the day now feels like a prophetic mic drop. As McConaughey ascended the Hollywood ladder, Bullock’s words echoed louder. If only we had paid closer attention, we might’ve seen his future coming from miles away!

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We’ve gotten more casting for the upcoming USA Network series The Rainmaker, so here’s what we know so far on the coming legal drama!

It’s been a while since USA Network got into scripted drama. After kicking off the big “blue sky era” of hit shows from Monk to Suits, the network scaled back in recent years. However, they’re making a big return with a direct-to-series order of a show based on John Grisham’s The Rainmaker.

Grisham is well known as the author of numerous legal thrillers, including The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, and A Time To Kill. All four of those books were turned into movies, as was his 1995 novel The Rainmaker, which became a 1997 film starring Matt Damon.

The USA Network series comes from Michael Seiztman, who will serve as showrunner with Jason Richman, co-producer and writer. The series is in...

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...