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Picture: Vince Vaughn is the lead in Netflix’s Nonnas

Vince Vaughn will star in his first Netflix film role in the upcoming light-hearted comedy Nonnas. He will star alongside Joe Manganiello and Linda Cardellini, and the film will be released in May 2025. Here’s everything we know so far about Nonnas on Netflix.

Nonnas is an upcoming Netflix Original comedy film directed by Stephen Chbosky (Wonder) and written by Liz Maccie (Siren). The series is produced by Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane for Madison Wells and Jack Turner for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content.

Meanwhile, the executive producers are Scott Budnick and Ameet Shukla for 1Community, Alexis Garcia, Vince Vaughn, Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, Amanda Morgan Palmer and Stacy Calabrese for Madison Wells, and Produced In Partnership with Fifth Season

When is Nonnas coming to Netflix?

As part of Netflix’s ‘Next on Netflix’ event,...

While The Godfather is about the rise and fall of the powerful Corleone mafia family, the story is bigger than that, with five families at the center of the mafia war. The Godfather trilogy begins with the critically acclaimed movie, The Godfather, which is still regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. The cast of the Godfather trilogy features veteran actors like Marlon Brando and rising actors who would later become major stars, like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

The main themes running through the Godfather trilogy are trust and the way that alliances can make or break the movie's crime families. The Godfather begins with the Corleone family seemingly in power, but that status starts to crumble as Don Vito Corleone discovers that he has trusted the wrong people. The Corleone family's biggest mistakes and attempts to hold onto their power are the basis of The Godfather's story.

“The Love Scam” is a 2025 Italian film directed by Umberto Riccioni Carteni. With an ensemble cast that shines, the movie is headlined by Laura Adriani, Roberto De Francesco, Loris De Luna, Antonio Folletto, Biagio Manna, Vincenzo Nemolato, and more. The film tells the story of two brothers, Vito and Antonello, who find themselves in a desperate situation where their home is on the brink of being demolished, and the only way out is to scam a wealthy woman.

The Love Scam Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis: What Troubles Vito & Antonello Are Dealing With?

The film opens with Vito receiving some long-awaited good news after a tough stretch. After weeks of tirelessly dropping off resumes at stores and shops, he finally lands a job. The position requires him to work seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It offers a monthly pay of 800 euros plus meal vouchers. However, during the interview,...

The Godfather is a masterclass in storytelling, and any discussion about the world’s greatest cinema is incomplete without the mention of this Francis Ford Coppola directorial. The layered plot, iconic performances, and hauntingly beautiful score have forever etched the film in our culture. But in recent years people have been debating whether the mafia drama should be considered a Christmas movie.

Marlon Brando in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures

At first glance, you might think the Corleone family saga which is rife with betrayal, crime, and power struggles has no place in the list of movies that would be associated with the holiday season. But upon a deeper dive, you would understand why the film resonates so deeply with some fans during Christmas time.

Family at the core: The Godfather on shared spirit Al Pacino and Marlon Brando in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures

The one thing that everyone looks forward...

Directed by Umberto Riccioni Carteni and starring Laura Adriani, Roberto De Francesco, and Loris De Luna, The Love Scam is an Italian-language romantic comedy-drama now available on Netflix. Brothers Vito and Antonello were in a fix when they figured they would have to let go of the apartment they had been living in since they were born. As a father to a toddler, Vito needed to find a full-time job to win the sole custody of his child, but he was always rejected when he explained in interviews that his little boy might accompany him to work on some days. Vito could not financially rely on his brother either. Antonello always got into trouble, and he came up with new scams every other day. The brothers had to devise a plan to keep their apartment, but what did they come up with? Let’s find out.

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What was the love scam?...

Stalking has been treated as a normal part of romance since before movies were even a thing. Even though Sholay is a classic, the basis of Veeru and Basanti’s romantic subplot is stalking, which borders on sexual harassment. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is considered a classic, with many idolizing Raj and Simran’s relationship as the epitome of romance, but the couple got together because of Raj’s not-so-subtle art of stalking. Bachna Ae Haseeno repurposed this trope and tried to improve on things by making this new-age Raj apologize for his sins. Tere Naam and Kabir Singh upended any progress that Hindi cinema could’ve made by treating stalking and physical abuse as the cornerstones of romance. Then there were atrocities like Saawariya, Raanjhanaa, R… Rajkumar, and Love Aaj Kal (2020) that went on to define what glorification of problematic stereotypes actually means. Now, I assumed that Bollywood had...

Actor John Cazale is notable not just for his talents and intensity as a performer, but also for having one of the most impressive filmographies for any actor with a career as short as his. Cazale, a prolific theater veteran, famously only appeared in five feature films before his untimely death of lung cancer in 1978 at the age of 42. Those five films, however, are often considered some of the best and most significant films of the 1970s, which is saying something.

Cazale appeared in three Francis Ford Coppola movies, as well as Sidney Lumet's stirring bank robber drama "Dog Day Afternoon" and Michael Cimino's "The Deer Hunter." Cazale played supporting roles in all of them. Each one of them was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Three of them won.

Cazale's film career, of course, was only a small piece of his acting experience. Notoriously guarded and shy,...

Michael Corleone shared many traits in common with his father, Vito, but even Marlon Brando's iconic The Godfather character would have refused to carry out Michael's worst crime. While Brando's swollen-jawed mafia boss remains synonymous with the Godfather movie franchise, the overarching story was really about Al Pacino's Michael, who reluctantly took over from his father as the Corleone family's don. Of Vito's three sons - Sonny, Michael, and Fredo - Michael was the closest to his father in personality, displaying intelligence, patience, coolness, cunning, and leadership.

Like Vito, Michael occupied a middle ground between the hot-headed Sonny and the gaffe-prone Fredo, and it was these similarities that made Vito's youngest son the ideal Corleone family successor. Nevertheless, Pacino's protagonist was no mere copy of his old man. Sometimes subtly, sometimes less so, Michael Corleone evolved into someone markedly different to Vito both in terms of...

Bella Thorne and Julia Fox are celebrating the premiere of their new movie The Trainer alongside the film’s star Vito Schnabel!

Vito, who is best known for being an art gallery owner, is making his feature film acting debut in the new film, which premiered at the 2024 Rome Film Festival on Sunday (October 20) in Rome, Italy.

The actors were joined at the event by director Tony Kaye.

Deadline reports that the movie is based on an original story by Vito and the film unfolds “over eight days of sleep-deprived chaos and follows Jack (Schnabel), a down-on-his-luck fitness expert living with his mother in Los Angeles, who takes a maniacal swing at fame and fortune, trying to realize his version of the American dream.”

“The idea of the film came into my head about ten years ago and it’s incredible to have it come together with Tony Kaye, whom...

The competition continues to heat up on Strictly Come Dancing. The long-running BBC staple is currently in the midst of its 22nd series, and to say that the competition is well underway would be an understatement.

Last week's episode saw the first shock Dance-Off of the series as Shayne Ward, who had a high score and landed in the upper half of the middle of the Leaderboard had to dance again to remain in the competition. He did so well, but it once again highlighted how anything can happen on Strictly when the public vote (and multiple ties on the Leaderboard!) is involved. And with Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk departing the series last week after elimination, the remaining 13 couples took on new dances this week in a bid to impress the judges and the viewers at home. But who thrived and who struggled?

Here are all of the Strictly spoilers,...

“Eccentric” is a word we throw around a lot in Hollywood. We use it for financiers from faraway places with deep pockets and no real connection to show business. Or for actors that exist on different planes of consciousness and, perhaps, speak of cow birthing in their Oscar speeches. It’s a polite way of saying one is nutty.

But there are times when the word applies with a sort of affection, and holds appreciation for the fruits that eccentricity bears. Such is the case with Tony Kaye, the long-lost director of the cinephile favorite 1999 film “American History X.” Upon my rescheduling our original interview earlier this week, Kaye responded that he now had time to “drink my vegetable soup in peace.” When we do connect on Zoom, he spends a period muting his microphone and strumming a guitar before spitting out lyrical answers to questions. His mane of shock...

Al Pacino hoped that an injury he received on The Godfather would allow him to leave the film. In The Godfather, Pacino plays Michael Coreleone, the son of crime boss Vito Coreleone (Marlon Brando), who eventually takes his father's place as the head of the crime family. Since its release in 1972, The Godfather has continued to be celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made.

While appearing on the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast (via EW), Pacino said that while filming The Godfather, director Francis Ford Coppola told the actor that he was not happy with the performance he was giving. After seeing some of the footage, Pacino thought that his performance was "not spectacular," but that his goal was to have Michael blend in before his transition into becoming a crime boss. After receiving the criticism, Pacino revealed that he was hoping to leave the film.

I went,...

We've made it to Week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing already! How is it Week 4? Wasn't it just last week that this year's couples were paired together for the twentieth anniversary series of BBC's staple Saturday Night TV show? Apparently not, because we are now four weeks in with two eliminations already in the rear-view mirror.

Last week's episode saw Toyah Wilcox and Neil Jones eliminated from the competition after a Dance-Off with Paul and Karen. The latter couple returned this week with a glitzy Quickstep that earned them praise from the judges for their improvement, but what else went down as the competition heated up.

Here are all the Strictly spoilers, results, and scores from the Week 4 Saturday Night show and all that took place on the dancefloor.

Strictly spoilers and results: Week 4 Leaderboard

It's been an unusual night for Strictly Come Dancing. There were a lot of positive...

Including the children of gangsters made The Godfather stand out from other crime films. The family dynamic created a unique legacy and emotional depth to the story. The Corleone family's portrayal set the film apart from typical gangster movies.

Director Francis Ford Coppola reveals a key detail of why The Godfather is such a success. Based on the Mario Puzo book of the same name, The Godfather was released in 1972 to immediate acclaim. Along with critical praise, the movie was a blockbuster hit. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, ultimately winning Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Godfather is still widely considered to be one of the greatest films of all time.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Coppola explains why The Godfather was such a hit when it was released. Along with a talented crew and actors, the director believes including the children of the gangsters...

The Godfather's iconic moments were often improvised on set, adding depth to characters and enhancing the story. Some memorable scenes, like Brasi practicing his speech, were actually added later to explain actor nerves. Marlon Brando's improvisation, like using an orange peel, humanized Don Corleone and added depth to the character.

Although The Godfather is often cited as one of the greatest movies of all time, the original script for the project actually looked very different from the final version that was put to screen. Director Francis Ford Coppola was very open to improvisation, allowing the actors to get into their characters minds and do things that he hadnt written. This resulted in some of the films most iconic and memorable moments, proving just how deeply The Godfathers cast understood their characters.

Although the ending of The Godfather was heavily scripted and fine-tuned by Coppola, the rest of the story...

Marlon Brando's iconic role as Vito Corleone in The Godfather only amounts to 40 minutes of screen time in the 175-minute film. Despite Brando's limited presence, Al Pacino's portrayal of Michael Corleone is considered to be the true lead of the movie. The success of The Godfather and its status as an instant classic can be attributed, in part, to Brando's powerhouse performance.

Marlon Brando is at the forefront of The Godfather, but it's curious how long he's actually in the legendary film. He has long been considered one of the most influential actors of all time, racking up accolades throughout his career, including an Academy Award for his leading role in Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece. Brando portrays the infamous Vito Corleone, a character inspired by various real-life mafia bosses, from Carlo Gambino to Frank Costello. Despite being labeled as its protagonist, Brando's screen time as Vito...

In films, the leading actor is often referred to as the figure with the majority of screen time, and in most cases, they’re the one who gets the shot at the Best Actor accolade in major Award events. But there have been instances when this wasn’t the case.

Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs

For example, Anthony Hopkins won the Oscar for Best Actor for playing everyone’s favorite cannibal in The Silence of the Lambs, even though he appeared onscreen for a mere 24 minutes. However, in The Godfather‘s case, Marlon Brando nabbed the nod for Best Actor at the Oscars, even though Al Pacino fit that bracket on paper.

Ethan Hawke also found himself on a similar boat after starring opposite Denzel Washington in the 2001 crime thriller Training Day, which earned the latter an Oscar for Best Actor.

Ethan Hawke Missed out on the Best...

Don Corleone's iconic quotes from The Godfather have solidified his status as one of the most recognizable movie characters of all time. Don Corleone is a complex character, displaying both wisdom and darker aspects, and his quotes offer insight into his mindset and values. The Godfather movies owe much of their praise and cultural impact to Marlon Brando's unforgettable portrayal of Don Corleone and his inimitable delivery of the character's quotes.

Don Corleone quotes from The Godfather have added to his status as one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable movie characters of all time. Whether mimicking his famous jawline or his distinctive raspy voice, Vito Corleone is easy to imitate thanks to how clearly defined Marlon Brando makes the character, although Robert De Niro in the film's sequel certainly did Brando's timeless performance justice. Many of the best Don Corleone quotes from The Godfather have become cemented into popular culture,...

Suburra: Blood on Rome is a famous Italian mafia drama that delves into the Roman mafia clans’ rise to power and the conflicts among them. In 2023, Netflix brought out its continuation of Suburraeterna, a spinoff series of the original franchise. Suburraeterna is an eight-part series that features some key characters previously introduced in the prequels as well as some new characters. However, as we haven’t watched any of these prequels, it was very difficult to explain exactly the history of each of these characters. But here’s a recap of the entire eight-part series, discussing the major conflict in the narrative.

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What Happened In The Series?

Suburraeterna Season 1 opened with Spadino being away from Rome, somewhere at a club where he worked to make his living. Meanwhile, in Rome, the local people were protesting on the streets against the government. They had been evicted en masse from their localities,...

Just two years after Anita of “West Side Story” became the first non-white fictional character to inspire multiple Academy Award nominations, three others are on their way to earning the same distinction. As was the case in 1986, 30% of 2024’s female acting Oscar slots could be filled by stars of “The Color Purple,” the new version of which serves as an adaptation of the similarly titled stage musical rather than Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. If Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson all reap bids for their fresh takes on the parts for which Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery were previously recognized, the overall list of doubly Oscar-nominated fictional characters will expand to include 20 examples.

In “The Color Purple,” Barrino executes the lead role of Celie Johnson, who she initially played on Broadway as a direct successor to 2006 Tony-winning originator Lachanze. As in the book and first film,...

NBCUniversal has acquired Commitment to Life, a documentary about the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The film from Emmy Award-winning documentarian Jeffrey Schwarz (Vito) will premiere on Peacock on Dec. 1, designated as World AIDS Day. Its cable network debut will be in early 2024 on MSNBC.

When AIDS first emerged in the United States in the early 1980s, Los Angeles became one of the cities immediately impacted. The documentary shows how L.A.’s gay community and allies mobilized to fight the disease despite a lack of funding, intense fear about AIDS, and an administration in Washington that would not confront the epidemic for political reasons.

The film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Watch the trailer above.

Matt Carey contributed to this report.

Bad Bunny lives lavish and dines with the finest in the video for “Monaco,” which dropped Friday.

The video opens with Bad Bunny as an old Hollywood star being photographed by paparazzi as he enters a restaurant to have dinner with his friends as Al Pacino watches from another table. (Pacino has pasta fed to him.)

Sipping some white wine, Bad Bunny joins the iconic actor at his table, and the two have a conversation. It’s a fitting cameo, since later in the song he raps about The Godfather: “Yo sigo tranquilo,...