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Adam West's classic 1960s series wasn't the first live-action "Batman" adaptation, but it is the one most people think of when remembering the old days of the character on the screen. In the decades since, shows like "Batman: The Animated Series" and the many critically acclaimed Batman films have built the Caped Crusader into arguably the most popular superhero in the U.S., if not worldwide. But when it comes to camp and silly charm, nothing beats the '60s series.

Sadly, most of the folks who made that show what it was are no longer with us, including Adam West himself, who passed away in 2017. Other prominent co-stars like Burgess Meredith (The Penguin), Cesar Romero (The Joker), Alan Napier (Alfred), Neil Hamilton (Commissioner Gordon), and Yvonne Craig (Batgirl) have also all passed on.

Only three major stars from the series are still with us today, carrying on the...

Batman in 1966 was one of our first attempts at telling a Batman story. We already had a Supermanstory with George Reeves on screen, and slowly but surely, the superhero universe was growing. Part of that legacy is Burt Ward, who played Adam West's sidekick Robin on the series. And he loves to share with fans some of his favorite memories from filming the series. Ward, who was 21 years old when the show came out, shared with Remind Magazine all about his experience on the series.

When asked which of the villains was his favorite, Ward said that he didn't have a favorite. “I like all of them," he told the magazine. The long list of villains included multiple takes on Catwoman, including Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, and famously Eartha Kitt, who Ward said that “they all brought something different, and all did a great job.” But, according to Ward,...

William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman" is a brilliant, sublime comedy series, and may easily be one of the best ever made. Its title hero (played by the genius Adam West) and his sidekick Robin (equal genius Burt Ward) delivered their lines in an ultra-earnest fashion that was clearly satire, but that never once winked or hinted to the audience that they were in on the joke. They were square-jawed stalwarts who stood for righteousness in the face of cartoon anarchists who represented counterculture, sexuality, or just good old-fashioned prankstership. The world of Batman was broad and ridiculous, and "Batman" presented a TV series that somehow both vaunted and ridiculed that universe. 

The villains on Dozier's show were typically played by well-regarded actors who took the opportunity to cut loose a little, or were hard-working professionals who loved sinking their teeth into goofy-ass comedic roles. The Joker was played...

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles that will be available on the service in July. The Starz July 2025 schedule includes new episodes of Bmf Season 4 and a lineup of action-packed films celebrating Fourth of July weekend, as well as World UFO Day.

Featured titles include Fast X, Dirty Angels, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Inglourious Basterds, and the complete Men in Black trilogy. Also joining the Starz app in July are fan-favorites Ride Along, Along Came Polly, The Flintstones, Ghost Rider, Poetic Justice, Takers, White Men Can’t Jump, Zombieland, and more.

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Bmf Season 4

“Bmf” season four continues the journey inspired by real-life street legends and brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who created one of the most influential crime families in the country, Black Mafia Family. This season, as Meech and Terry fight to keep their American Dream alive,...

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a 1995 road comedy-drama film that starred Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo.

The film also featured a small cameo from iconic actor Robin Williams, in a blink-and-you-miss-it moment. It was all thanks to Steven Spielberg, who made a genius move to make Williams agree to the role. The premise of the movie was about three professional drag queens who win a trip to Hollywood to take part in a bigger Drag Queen of America pageant.

How did Steven Spielberg convince Robin Williams to do a cameo?

Three professional drag queens cash in their plane tickets given by their friend John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, and use the money to buy a yellow convertible 1967 Cadillac DeVille.

Robin Williams in a still from To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Credits: Universal Pictures

It so happens that Mitch Kohn, a development executive...

Before everyone started talking about glitches in the Matrix to describe spooky goings-on, anything weird or potentially inexplicable was like entering "The Twilight Zone." Some old timers still use this comparison, possibly humming an annoying rendition of the theme tune for extra effect. You can't blame them, really, because few TV shows have created a cultural footprint the size of Rod Serling's visionary series. Three revivals, a patchy anthology film, and a range of other media have kept the show firmly in the public consciousness, but none have quite matched the quality of the original hosted by Serling himself. With Serling's assured presence and teleplays from some of the best writers of sci-fi and speculative fiction of the day, "The Twilight Zone" was packed with iconic episodes. 

"Twilight Zone: The Movie" opened with two guys (played by Dan Aykroyd and Albert Brooks) chatting about their favorite episodes, and they...

Peter David, the beloved and prolific author, whose work included many Star Trek novels and comic books, has died at the age of 68, according to a statement from his wife posted on social media. Kathleen O’Shea David wrote, “Since it is out there. Peter David passed away last night. We are devastated. More when I can write about it.” Based on the timing of the note, David passed away on Sunday, May 23.

David penned more than 75 Star Trek adventures over the years. His books included titles in The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, New Frontier, Starfleet Academy, and Mirror Universe series, including Imzadi, a Tng novel widely considered one of the best, if not the best, of any Star Trek tales ever told, and several Tng books focused on Q, the audionovel versions of which Q actor John de Lancie provided the narrations. He wrote 25+ Star Trek...

June is a big month for Peacock. Fans of dinosaurs and sharks have a lot to look forward to. All six Jurassic Park movies will be streaming in one place for the first time. This comes just in time before Jurassic World Rebirth hits theaters in July.

Also, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Peacock will add all four Jaws movies to its library. There’s even more coming too! Check out the full list of new shows and movies below.

June 1

Adventures of Priscilla Queen of The Desert

Anna and The Apocalypse

The Best Man

The Big Lebowski

The Birdcage

Blue Crush

Bride of Chucky

The ‘Burbs

Capote

Captain Phillips

The Chronicles of Riddick

A Cowgirl’s Story

Daddy Day Care

The Day After Tomorrow

Death Wish

Deep Rising

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights

Erin Brockovich

A Fantastic Woman

Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Freed

Fifty Shades of Grey...

The 1960s "Batman" television series can be pretty zany, but for many of the actors who appeared on the show it was no laughing matter. Incredibly talented character actors like Frank Gorshin, Cesar Romero, Eartha Kitt, and Julie Newmar all brought intensity to their roles as various members of the caped crusader's rogues gallery, taking their performances deadly serious despite the show's ridiculous levels of camp. Among the great "Batman" television villains is Burgess Meredith as The Penguin, the arctic bird-based baddie with designs on taking over Gotham through political avenues. Meredith was no stranger to really giving a role his all, even allowing himself to be lit on fire for an episode of "The Twilight Zone," and he approached the Penguin with just as much pride in his work. 

In an interview with James H. Burns that was reprinted in Joel Eisner's "Batman" explainer, "The Official Batman Batbook...

During her heyday as one of the biggest musical icons in the world, Madonna seemingly had it all. In the 21st century, Madonna has become something of a legacy act, with bigger names like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift taking over as female pop icons. In the mid-1980s and early 1990s, however, Madonna had the world gripped by her every move. And like Beyoncé and Swift, she confidently jumped from one medium to another, appearing in films like "Desperately Seeking Susan" and "Dick Tracy," the latter of which paired her opposite Hollywood legend Warren Beatty as a riff on the classic femme fatale archetype in Beatty's comic strip adaptation.

That 1990 film from Touchstone Pictures is worth keeping in mind for this story for a couple of reasons. While Dick Tracy was not a character or intellectual property that had been captivating audiences in the previous decade, it was chosen as...

Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone is one of television's evergreens, as pertinent today as it was when it premiered in 1959. Pop culture has changed a great deal since then, and the show cannot help but remain a product of its time as well as a classic that never gets old. Among its numerous fascinating qualities, The Twilight Zone provides a look at what people were watching in the early 1960s, which many of its episodes reflected as part of their commentary.

That includes a thick helping of Westerns, which were staggeringly popular at the time, and which dominated network television when The Twilight Zone originally aired. Accordingly, a number of episodes from the anthology series use Westerns as part of their storytelling. Most of them take on the aspects of a campfire ghost story, which lends itself well to tales of the Old West. A list of the 10 best Western episodes follows,...

Let it be stated up front: William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman" is not just the finest iteration of Bob Kane's and Bill Finger's superhero character, but it may be one of the best TV shows of all time. Using the outlandish trappings of superhero comics, "Batman" created nothing less than the wildest, most hilarious parody of conservative values in a generation. Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) were heroic, yes, but they were also unbearably square, drinking milk, going birdwatching, and supporting their local police to an unhealthy degree. We admired them and laughed at them at the same time. The show's many villains were free agents, whose villainy offered a refreshing element of chaos to the world. They were sexual, exciting, and had fun.

All of this was wrapped in a stylized, mannered, near-cartoon universe. Reality was tilted. The show purported to support heroism, but somehow,...

Author Alan Dean Foster talks to us about his connections to some of the most important sci-fi films of all time, including Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien and more.

With a career spanning over five decades, dozens of novels and many more short stories, Alan Dean Foster is one of the most prolific genre writers currently working. And whether he’s writing sci-fi or fantasy, novelisations of major films or personal storytelling, Foster’s work has always had a touch of the cinematic about it.

In one of his earliest published stories, a 1971 short called Why Johnny Can’t Speed, Foster imagines a near future in which drivers rumble onto freeways with guns strapped to their vehicles. Published two years before Jg Ballard’s own auto-fetish dystopia, Crash (1973), or in cinema, the petrol-crazed nightmares of Death Race 2000 (1975) or Mad Max (1979), its descriptions of mayhem on America’s roads have...

Warner Bros. has recently shut down 3 of its major studios, including Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. This seems to be a strategic action taken to avert disasters like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in the future. It has also canned the upcoming Wonder Woman game that was already in development.

DC needs to let go of Batman to grow bigger. Image Credit: WB Games Montreal

The DC universe has long relied on Batman to come and save the day, both in fiction as well as in reality. Some of the most successful games from DC revolve around Batman, and it is high time some of the other characters get explored too.

DC needs to think dynamically to move ahead Batman Arkham series is one of the most successful series from the DC universe. Image Credit: WB Games Montreal

In the ever-evolving space of gaming, it...

One Star Trek myth is not at all true, and another is as true as ever. Captain Kirk never actually uttered a phrase widely considered to be part and parcel of Star Trek lore: “Beam me up, Scotty.” However, Dr. McCoy did declare, “I’m a doctor, not a…” on multiple occasions. And by Dr. McCoy, we mean both the Og ship’s medic, DeForest Kelley, and the Kelvin timeline’s iteration, Karl Urban.

Here are three of our favorite instances of McCoy barking “I’m a doctor, not a…” Please note that we are not including variations of the line from The Original Series, like “What am I, a doctor or a moon shuttle conductor?” (from “The Corbomite Maneuver”) or “I’m not a magician, Spock, just an old country doctor” (from “The Deadly Years”).

McCoy, in “The Devil in the Dark,” expressed exasperation at being ordered to “Help it.

The Joker is one of comics’ most popular villains, appearing in countless Batman pieces of media across mediums. Gotham's Clown Prince of Crime has been blessed with diverse and riveting portrayals by talented actors in both film and television, but he also has a long and storied history in animation.

Many animated portrayals of Batman's greatest nemesis have been just as iconic as their film counterparts, if not more so. Unfortunately, not every animated Joker has lived up to the same standard. Sometimes an animated Joker is only as good or bad as the Batman show he is in. Other times, a cartoon Joker stands out as the best, or worst, member of his cast.

Update: 2025/02/08 19:20 Est By Brian Cronin

I have updated this fun look at the best takes on the Joker in Batman animated shows and featured to add five more notable Joker animated appearances.

RelatedEvery Batman Cartoon,...

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Batman has one of the most enviable ensembles of recurring villains in superhero comics. Look back at the 1960s "Batman" TV series starring Adam West, though, and not a lot of those now familiar evildoers are there.

Oh, for sure, the Joker (Cesar Romero), the Riddler, Catwoman, and the Penguin (Burgess Meredith) all frequently guest star. It's because of the West series that this crew was long considered the Big Four of Batman villains; it's no coincidence that they were also the first four villains to star in the Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher-directed "Batman" films.

Then you had some other comic villains, like Mr. Freeze and the Mad Hatter, put in a few appearances too. But many episodes of "Batman" instead had West's Caped Crusader and Robin (Burt Ward) face villains created specifically for the show, including wannabe pharoah...

An iconic cult classic from 1995 has hit Tubi and it's already a hit for the streaming service. But how can anyone be surprised, really? The film, To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar, has everything: Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, and Wesley Snipes playing drag queens in a small town after a road trip goes awry. Stockard Channing and Blythe Danner playing fabulously headstrong women, and so much more.

Of course, the film wasn't always a hit, is far-from-perfect in its depictions, and has been a divisive one for a long time. With a 48% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes but a Tomatometer audience score of 72% there are plenty of aspects of the movie worth dissecting and revisiting. Particularly given our current political climate and its outward hostility towards drag queens, transgender people, and the Lgbtqia+ community as a whole.

"The plot seems convinced they dress as women primarily to help other people solve their problems,...

Wesley Snipes, the actor perhaps most widely known for starring as vampire hunter Blade, is ready to unsheath a new chapter in his Hollywood career, signing with Independent Artist Group for representation.

The actor and martial artist, who reprised his Blade role to the delight of fans in this summer’s $1.3 billion-grossing Deadpool & Wolverine, has an acting career that spans over three decades and reaches across genres. The actor gained notices for his 1990s work in dramas such as Jungle Fever, his influential crime movie New Jack City, comedic fare such as To Wong Fu, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, and action flicks Demolition Man and Passenger 57.

Blade seemed like an innocuous action thriller when it was released in 1998 but the movie, exuding tough attitude and replete with one-liners, launched a trilogy that has gained in stature and influence since the final installment came out in 2004. When Snipes...

Halloween is almost here, and so are celebrities who show their creativity through amazing costumes. Anne Hathaway, whose career has taken her through many different genres and an Oscar, is already going viral with her costume this year.

In a post shared on her Instagram account on Oct. 25, Anne Hathaway debuted her "Boo York City" character for this year. The post went viral, with over 1 million likes in less than 24 hours. The inspiration for her character is uncertain, but it can range from Monster High to Harley Quinn, and it was a huge hit with her followers.

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Everyone knows Anne Hathaway has many talents. Acting is her main job, and she's terrific at it, as highlighted by her Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for 2012's Les Misrables. However, her former roles also proved singing is one of her strong suits.

Adam West has had countless adventures as Batman in live action. He portrayed the Caped Crusader in the legendary ABC TV series, which ran for three seasons from 1966 to 1968, and its live-action spinoff movie. In addition to this spectacular run as one of the most fun portrayals of Batman, he had a wonderful voice acting career. Many may remember him for his voice roles on The Fairly Odd Parents or Family Guy, but his career with DC was a huge part of his animated exploits.

West directly continued his time as Batman in The New Adventures of Batman (1977) all the way through to 1985's Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians. He also played Batman on Robot Chicken's third DC special, with an appearance from Burt Ward as well.

His other TV appearances are nothing short of fantastic. Critically-acclaimed '90s show Batman: The Animated Series featured him in the fan favorite episode,...

Few companies know how to make animated movies quite like DC. The truth is that the DC Comics brand has entertained us all for generations across various mediums, be that live-action movies, TV shows, video games, or the classic comic books. But one area it always succeeds in is animated movies, and it has given us some of the greatest animated movies of all time just to prove that.

One place that you can find plenty of these classics is WarnerMedia streaming service Max. If you're interested in finding out just how good they are, here are five of the absolute best animated DC movies you should watch on the streamer.

1. Batman vs. Two-Face

Released in 2017, Batman Vs. Two Face is the sequel to Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar are back to play their roles from the iconic Batman TV show. William Shatner...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Blink Twice features a twisted vacation turn on a remote island, uncovering the dark side of power. Zo Kravitz's directorial debut with Channing Tatum portrays sinister roles in a psychological thriller. Alia Shawkat and Christian Slater discuss their approach to characters and bonding experiences on the set.

Frida, a cocktail waitress, has her life turned upside down after she meets tech mogul billionaire Slater King at a fundraising gala in Blink Twice. He invites her and her friend Jess to his remote island for a luxury-filled vacation. This takes a dark turn when Jess disappears and things about the island don't seem to add up. As Frida tries to uncover the truth, she begins to question her reality.

Zo Kravitz helmed Blink Twice as her directorial debut and co-writer of the script with E.T. Feigenbaum. Channing Tatum takes on a more sinister role balancing charm and menace,...

Channing Tatum gives a nuanced performance as Slater King in Blink Twice, balancing charm and menace effectively. Director Zo Kravitz creates a layered examination of power and wealth through Frida's character. Kravitz's involvement in every aspect of production ensures her vision is accurately portrayed on screen.

Blink Twice follows Frida, a cocktail waitress whose life takes a strange turn when she meets billionaire tech mogul Slater King at a fundraising gala. Slater invites Frida and her friend Jess to his remote private island for a dream vacation with luxurious parties. However, when Jess disappears, Frida begins to investigate the island and the strange happenings, causing her to question her own reality.

Channing Tatum delivers a complex performance balancing charm with menace as Slater King, while Naomi Ackie portrays Frida's desire for power and the dark path it can take in Blink Twice. Zo Kravitz's directorial debut is a layered...

Catwoman's costumes in live-action have varied widely, from practical jumpsuits to sexy leather bikinis. Some versions, like Halle Berry's in 2004, missed the mark with overly sexual and impractical designs. Others, like Michelle Pfeiffer's in 1992's Batman Returns, struck a balance between danger and seduction.

Catwoman has been a staple fixture of DC movies and TV shows for some time now, with a variety of feline costumes ranging from abysmally bad to stunningly well-made. Aside from Batman himself, Catwoman might be the single most recurring Gotham-based character to feature in live-action DC media. With every new TV or cinematic version of Catwoman comes a brand-new costume that has to stack up against a long line of competitors, with some nailing the look better than others.

In the comics, Catwoman typically wears a jumpsuit of some kind, usually paired with a cat cowl or mask not unlike Batman's own. While...

Actors from 1960s Batman crossed over into Star Trek. Batman was known for its ridiculous gadgets and comic book elements, contrasting with Star Trek's more serious tone. Actors like Yvonne Craig, Julie Newmar, and Frank Gorshin left memorable marks on both iconic shows.

The actors who portrayed Batgirl, Catwoman, and the Riddler in the 1960s Batman television series also appeared in Star Trek: The Original Series. Batman and Tos both began in 1966 and appealed to similar audiences, so it's not surprising that several actors popped up on these two shows. With its campy, humorous tone, the 1960s Batman was very different from most modern adaptations featuring the Caped Crusader. As Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) defended Gotham City, they used ridiculously named gadgets to take on villains, and comic book words like "Pow!" and "Bam!" popped up on the screen during fight scenes.

Although Star Trek: The Original Series...

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles that will be available on the service in August. The Starz August 2024 schedule includes the season finale of Down in the Valley, featuring Nico Annan from P-Valley, and the season two final of The Serpent Queen, starring Samantha Morton and Minnie Driver.

On the film front, Spoiler Alert, Ordinary Angels, Armageddon Time, M3GAN, and several other notable titles–including the first four movies in the popular Jason Bourne franchise–join the Starz app in August.

The Serpent Queen Season 2 Starz August 2024 Highlights

Down In The Valley

“Down in the Valley” concludes its first season on Friday, August 2 at midnight on the Starz app. On linear, the season finale will debut on Starz on Friday, August 2 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt in the U.S. and at 10:00 p.m. Et in Canada.

“Down in the Valley,” a groundbreaking new docu-series hosted...

Actor John Leguizamo is known for his supporting roles in films such as Super Mario Bros., Carlito’s Way, and more. The actor also has a presence on the stage, having been nominated for four Tony Award nominations for his performance in the Broadway show Freak. He has also won a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.

At the beginning of his career, Leguizamo had a small role in Bruce Willis’ Die Hard 2. The actor recounted his experience in the action film as a harrowing reminder of everything wrong with Hollywood. He was reportedly chosen for the role of a terrorist in the action film and was demoted to a much lesser role due to his looks.

John Leguizamo Had A Terrible Experience On Die Hard 2 Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2 | Credits: Gordon Company/Silver Pictures

Bruce Willis became an...

Oi there, listen up! Amazon Prime Video’s list of new releases for June 2024 includes another season of its biggest, bloodiest hit.

The Boys season 4 premieres its first three episodes on Thursday, June 13. Based on the trailers, The Boys is really leaning into the political side of its social satire with a presidential election underway and Homelander on trial for the small matter of killing a guy last season. The season will continue to air on Thursdays, culminating with the finale on July 18.

Amazon is really leaning into its sports offerings this month as well. Fans will get to watch the New York Yankees, the WNBA, and the Nwsl several times throughout June. That’s in addition to a couple of sports docs: Power of the Dream on June 18 and Federer: Twelve Final Days on June 20.

But if you’re looking for something even more explosive than Homelander and Roger Federer,...

Every anthology TV show has high points and low points, and that includes the best one ever made. Rod Serling's seminal 1959 series "The Twilight Zone" broke new ground in small screen storytelling week after week, delivering sci-fi tinged homilies about the human condition. The show looked to the future frequently and to the past more often than you might remember, but its best stories still feel timeless in their acute understanding of fear, loneliness, love, hatred, and mortality. While most shows have a small handful of standout episodes, "The Twilight Zone" has dozens.

And yet, it's not perfect. Any total watchthrough of the series reveals a few distinct flaws, including repetitive plot points and the show's profound inability to pull off more humorous outings. "The Twilight Zone" is a monument in television history, one that's as daring and imaginative as the medium has ever been, but some seasons of...

John Leguizamo is quite a well-known name in Hollywood. He has established himself as a true talent, having starred in projects of all genres. From working in John Wick to Ice Age, and even The Menu, he has definitely explored the range that the film industry has to offer. However, every actor must start somewhere.

John Leguizamo in John Wick [Credit: Lionsgate]Although he first gained attention for his work as a standup comedian as well as his work in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, these were not the start of his career in show business. During an interview, the actor revealed that during his first acting gig, he was horribly let down.

John Leguizamo’s Wanted to Romance Madonna

According to IMDb, John Leguizamo’s first acting credit was for the iconic singer, Madonna. The actor was a part of her 1984 music video for Borderline. During an interview with The Av Club,...

Pure intentions never come a long way when it comes to achieving stardom in Hollywood. John Wick star John Leguizamo seems to understand that but while the actor may hold a cynical view of the industry due to time spent behind the curtains, there exist some things (perhaps a movie role or odd jobs to pay oneʼs way through surviving as a struggling artist) that he imagines as simply being too awkward to be uttered in public.

John Leguizamo in To Wong Foo [Credit: Amblin/Universal Pictures]Now, sufficient time has passed in the life and career of Leguizamo to serve as a cushion for his criticism, whenever or wherever it may apply. Such a protective cushion frequently comes into use when the actor brings up his fellow co-stars in the industry and serves to spill some tea about their roles that some still view as divisive beyond reproach.

John Leguizamo Revisits a Fond,...

John Leguizamo is by far one of the most recognizable Latino names in Hollywood, and the actor frequently comments and speaks up when he sees injustice being done, not only to him but to his co-stars and actors as well. Especially when it comes to the portrayal of Latinos in Hollywood and the issues of ethnic representation.

But, before he was known for that, Leguizamo was known for taking part in some of the biggest franchises in the industry. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in films such as ‘Carlito’s Way,’ ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ the ‘Ice Age’ franchise, ‘The Kick-Ass’ franchise, and even the ‘John Wick’ franchise. But did you know that Leguizamo also almost played the Vulture in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’?

According to Leguizamo and his interview with ComicBook, he was offered and even negotiated for the role of Vulture in the popular ‘Spider-Man’ installment,...

John Leguizamo stands out as one of Hollywood’s most prominent Latino figures, known not only for his acting prowess but also for his vocal advocacy against injustices faced by himself, his peers, and the broader Latino community in the industry. He’s been a staunch critic of the underrepresentation of Latinos in Hollywood and is unafraid to speak out on the issue.

Yet, before carving this reputation, Leguizamo was a fixture in some of cinema’s biggest franchises. From ‘Carlito’s Way’ to ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ the ‘Ice Age’ series, ‘The Kick-Ass’ saga, and even ‘John Wick,’ his presence has been felt across diverse cinematic landscapes. However, did you know he was also on the verge of portraying the Vulture in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’?

As per Leguizamo’s interview with ComicBook, he was not only offered but also negotiated for the part of...

John Leguizamo, Patrick Swayze, and Wesley Snipes portrayed three drag queens in the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everthing! Julie Newmar. The road movie follows the three New York City drag queens as they embark on a journey to Los Angeles to compete in the Miss Drag Queen of America Pageant. While all three lead actors gave praiseworthy performances, Leguizamo found the late Swayze difficult to work with during the film.

Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, and Patrick Swayze in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Leguizamo revealed that he improvised many of his lines in the film, which didn’t sit well with the Road House star. He also added that he and Wesley Snipes got along so well during the film since they were people of color, but didn’t share the same camaraderie with Swayze.

John Leguizamo Found It Difficult To Work With A ‘Neurotic...

John Leguizamo said during an interview on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show that it was “difficult” working with Patrick Swayze on their 1995 movie “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.” The cult classic starred Leguizamo, Swayze and Wesley Snipes as three drag queens whose road trip across America to attend a competition in Hollywood is upended when their car breaks down.

“Rest in peace, I love him. He was just neurotic and I’m not … you know, I’m neurotic too but, I don’t know. He was just … it was difficult working with him,” Leguizamo said of Swayze. “Just neurotic, I think maybe a tiny bit insecure. And then Wesley and I, we vibed because we’re people of color and we got each other. And I’m also an improviser, and [Patrick] didn’t like that.”

Leguizamo said that Swayze “couldn’t keep up with” with his...

John Leguizamo called Patrick Swayze "neurotic" while filming To Wong Foo. The movie, ahead of its time, had a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community, inspiring many to come out. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film was praised by audiences for its story and performances, becoming a cult classic.

Starring with Patrick Swayze in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar was difficult according to John Leguizamo. The comedy road movie, which also starred Wesley Snipes, was a moderate success at the box office on its release, and the story of drag queens had quite an impact on the gay community at the time of its release in 1995. However, in a recent interview on SiriusXMs Andy Cohen Live, Leguizamo opened up about how neurotic Swayze was when it came to filming the movie and how he hated Leguizamos frequent ad-libbing.

To Wong Foo stars Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo as...

Vasquez Rocks is located in the northern part of Los Angeles County about 25 minutes away from Downtown L.A. via the 14 freeway. It's close enough to the city to be easily accessed by car, but far away enough to look like a remote wilderness. The park's celebrated rock formations look eerie, ancient, and alien from certain angles, making it a popular place for film and TV productions going back to the 1930s.

Trekkies likely recognize Vasquez Rocks as an oft-reused filming location, serving as a variety of alien worlds for various "Star Trek" projects. The park was featured in the "Original Series" episodes "Shore Leave", "Arena", "The Alternative Factor", and "Friday's Child". Later, Vasquez Rocks would serve as Vulcan "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," released in 1983 and 1984 respectively.

Fans of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" would recognize Vasquez Rocks from the episode "Who Watches the Watchers?...

Patrick Swayze's diverse filmography showcases his transformative acting skills across genres, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Hollywood. Swayze's cult classics like Red Dawn and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar continue to resonate with audiences. From action-packed films like Point Break to iconic roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, Swayze's talent and charm made him a true movie star.

Patrick Swayze was one of the defining stars of the '80s and '90s, starring in several movies and TV shows. Although his career was sadly cut short when he passed away in 2009, he left behind a legacy of both critically acclaimed films and cult classics. Swayze made his screen debut in 1979 and rose to fame soon after. During his 30-year career, he garnered three Golden Globe nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, wrote and recorded a Top-Ten hit for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack,...

Batman’s enemy-turned-lover, Catwoman, is one of the most iconic characters in the DC Comics pantheon, almost equal in popularity to the Caped Crusader himself. Also known as Selina Kyle, the fixture to the Batman mythos has been adapted into various other forms of media. Julie Newmar, Lee Meriweather, and Earth Kitt’s heightened performances in the role fit well within the equally campy 1960s Batman television series and its related film, while Zoë Kravitz and especially Michelle Pfeiffer were widely praised for their darker interpretations of the character in the films The Batman and Batman Returns. But another cinematic Catwoman doesn’t always get the credit she deserves. Anne Hathaway played Selina in The Dark Knight Rises, the final film in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, and her depiction is an unsung highlight of the already underrated film.

Guillermo del Toro’s love for cinema has always fascinated fans. The Shape of Water director recently revealed that he has been involved in giving his touch to a few movies with huge fanbases, and fans are over the moon.

Guillermo del Toro. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

del Toro has been one of the greatest filmmakers of the generation, especially in his go-to genre. The Pan’s Labyrinth director blends fantasy and drama with his unique signature touch that keeps the moviegoers at the edges of their seats.

Guillermo del Toro’s Personal Touch On Blade II

Wesley Snipes in Blade II

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Guillermo del Toro revealed four movies— Crimson Peak, Cronos, Mimic, and Blade II are in the process of 4K transfer and will be out possibly next year.

“4 new 4K transfers coming up: Crimson Peak, then Cronos, Blade II and finally Mimic...

Stars: Trinity The Tuck, Heidi N Closet, Crystal Methyd, Cara Melle, Neil Sandilands, Donia Kash, Gabriel Harry Meltz, Daniel Janks, Gustav Rossouw | Written and Directed by Jem Garrard

At a time when hate and intolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise, I wanted to write a horror comedy with heart that showcased drag queens and queers as the heroes. Drag queens have always been a symbol of resistance and resilience, so seeing them kick-ass against a bunch of blood-sucking vampires felt like a comical, yet pointed allegory.

– Jem Garrard, writer/director, Slay

Slay is what you might get if you mixed From Dusk Till Dawn with To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Only, instead of putting Hollywood actors in drag, cast lead roles with contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Four drag queens, Mama Sue Flay (Trinity The Tuck), Robin Banks,...

After Road House in 1989, Patrick Swayze continued acting in hits like Ghost, Point Break, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, and Donnie Darko, before passing away in 2009. Sam Elliott maintained a successful acting career after Road House, starring in popular shows like The Ranch and the Yellowstone prequel, 1883. He became the only Oscar-nominated star from Road House when he received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in the 2018 A Star Is Born remake. In addition to Swayze, several other Road House stars have since passed, including Ben Gazzara, Red West, Jeff Healey, and Sunshine Parker.

After starring in the original Road House movie in 1989, most of the cast continued acting for many years. 1989's Road House stars 36-year-old Patrick Swayze as Dalton, a tough bouncer who makes some enemies while trying to keep the peace at a rowdy bar in Missouri called the Double Deuce. The...

At the end of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s 1988 one-shot Batman: The Killing Joke, the Joker lays out his worldview in plain terms. After testing his theory that “one bad day” could make even the most decent person into a madman like himself, the Joker tells his nemesis, “It’s all a joke! Everything anybody ever valued or struggled for… it’s all a monstrous, demented gag!”

Even more than the grisly sights of The Killing Joke—in which the Clown Prince of Crime sets out to prove his theory by brutalizing Batgirl Barbara Gordon and tormenting her father Commissioner Gordon—that line has set the course of Joker stories of the past several decades. Fans and creators alike try to push the Joker to edgier extremes, forgetting how Batman answers when his nemesis asks why he isn’t laughing. “Because I’ve heard it before,” he responds. “And...

For my money, the Monkees are way, way more interesting than the Beatles. 

According to Andrew Sandoval's thorough and invaluable book "The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story of the '60s TV Pop Sensation," an ad was put in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter on September 8, 1965, looking for "four insane boys" to be the members of a new pre-fabricated pop band. The band would also star in a TV series -- deliberately meant to evoke Richard Lester's 1964 Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night" -- that would use their real names, but present their lives as a fictional merry-go-round of kooky shenanigans. 

The producers zeroed in on former child actor Micky Dolenz, a friend of musician Stephen Stills named Peter Tork, a British, boyish heartthrob named Davy Jones, and heir to the Liquid Paper fortune, Mike Nesmith. Their TV series debuted on September 12, 1966, the week after "Star Trek" debuted, and...

Wesley Snipes, known for his action roles, is returning to comedy in Back on the Strip after successful comedic turns earlier in his career. Snipes' previous comedic roles include Major League, White Men Can't Jump, and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Back on the Strip continues Snipes' recent trend of revisiting the comedy genre, following his acclaimed performances in Dolemite is My Name and Coming 2 America.

Wesley Snipes is returning to the world of comedy with Back on the Strip. The movie centers on a young magician who heads to Las Vegas in the hopes of making it as a professional performer, only to instead be drawn into the world of male stripping with veteran Luther, better known as Mr. Big, and helps to reunite his old group of dancers, The Chips. Alongside Snipes, who also co-produced the movie, the ensemble Back on the Strip cast includes Spence Moore II,...

Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman from Batman Returns remains a beloved and iconic portrayal of the character. Pfeiffer's Catwoman was a pivotal reinvention of the character in live-action, paving the way for future interpretations. Despite only appearing in one film, Pfeiffer's Catwoman continues to be highly recognized and appreciated in pop culture today.

Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman from Tim Burton's Batman Returns comes to life through an incredible DC cosplayer. Batman and his mythology have been reimagined numerous times for the big and small screens over the last few decades, allowing multiple actors to portray the Dark Knight, his supporting characters, and villains. One of the most iconic Batman movie villains is Michelle's Pfeiffer's Catwoman, though Selina Kyle has appeared in multiple Batman movies and allowed the character to shine outside the comics.

Pfeiffer's version of Catwoman in Batman Returns, which opened in theaters over 30 years ago, set the benchmark for...

Riverdale stars Madeleine Petsch, Lili Reinhart, and Camila Mendes channel their inner DC characters, cosplaying as Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman for Halloween. The trio of actresses appear as the Gotham City Sirens, a team that was almost part of the Dceu. Riverdale may have ended, but the bond between the cast members remains strong as they continue to have fun and celebrate together.

Three Riverdale stars unite to cosplay as characters from the wide DC Universe, the Gotham City Sirens. Riverdale might have ended after seven seasons, but some cast members have come together to cosplay as iconic DC characters for Halloween. And in doing so, the stars brought to life one of the teams that almost made into the Dceu.

On Instagram, Riverdale stars Madeleine Petsch, Lili Reinhart, and Camila Mendes shared a photo of them as Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman, respectively. The photo was captioned "Gotham City Sirens.

James Gunn's Dcu is on the horizon, which means more of Batman's love interests have an opportunity to be explored. With Catwoman being a household name, exploring a different love interest for Bruce Wayne in the Dcu could lead to interesting new storylines. One particular Batman love interest has had limited appearances on the big screen, and it's time for her to be properly developed as a complex character and adversary.

With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ushering in the close of the Dceu and the mega-franchise preparing for yet another reboot, it gives a number of previously neglected characters a chance to shine at last. As a rule, DC tends to stick to the most prominent and well-established members of its pantheon, which means multiple incarnations of big players like Batman and Superman, and comparatively few versions of anyone else. The Caped Crusader, in particular, serves as something of a franchise security blanket,...

The Twilight Zone was a trendsetting anthology series in the 1960s, featuring horror, sci-fi, and fantasy themes, and launching the careers of young actors who would become mainstream stars. Actors like Leonard Nimoy, Ron Howard, Julie Newmar, Dennis Hopper, Robert Duvall, George Takei, Robert Redford, Carol Burnett, Burt Reynolds, and William Shatner appeared in memorable episodes of The Twilight Zone before achieving fame in their respective fields. The episodes of The Twilight Zone offered standalone narratives with twist endings, exploring moral dilemmas and societal issues, and continue to be remembered as iconic contributions to the sci-fi genre.

The Twilight Zone emerged as a trendsetter in early 1960s television while offering employment to young actors who would later become mainstream stars. Created by Rod Serling, the anthology series was usually geared toward the genres of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Presenting standalone Kafkaesque scenarios with morals and twist endings, The Twilight Zone spawned its own media empire,...