Tim Russ' first screen credit came in 1985 when he appeared in an episode of the rebooted "The Twilight Zone." The following year, he starred in his first major motion picture, the actioner "Crossroads," opposite Ralph Macchio, followed by a small role in "Death Wish 4: The Crackdown," a truly absurd actioner with a spectacular death-by-bazooka scene. Russ then worked with Clint Eastwood on the film "Bird" and expanded his TV credits with roles on shows like "Amazing Stories," "Cop Rock," "Alien Nation," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
His most high-profile acting gig finally came in 1995 with the debut of "Star Trek: Voyager," in which he portrays the Vulcan security officer Tuvok. Tuvok, as /Film has noted before, is the best Vulcan in the franchise's history. He, unlike Spock, has never been given to human-like bursts of emotion and doesn't have all that pesky internal conflict. Instead, he's a...
His most high-profile acting gig finally came in 1995 with the debut of "Star Trek: Voyager," in which he portrays the Vulcan security officer Tuvok. Tuvok, as /Film has noted before, is the best Vulcan in the franchise's history. He, unlike Spock, has never been given to human-like bursts of emotion and doesn't have all that pesky internal conflict. Instead, he's a...
- 7/8/2025
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Seth MacFarlane seems to have officially entered the “remaking ‘80s comedies to support a Frank Sinatra cover act side-hustle” phase of his career. The Family Guy creator is currently promoting a new album called Lush Life, in which he croons along with “lost” Sinatra arrangements. Of course, they weren’t really lost, but whatever.
MacFarlane just guested on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast and was asked about two upcoming projects he’s producing, both of which are remakes of beloved ‘80s comedies. On the subject of this summer’s The Naked Gun. MacFarlane explained that the project began with his interest in seeing Ted 2’s Liam Neeson take on the role of Frank Drebin, describing the draft that he co-wrote as a “cover band version of The Naked Gun.”
MacFarlane also chatted about the streaming TV remake of Joe Dante’s 1989 comedy The ‘Burbs, starring Keke Palmer. The original,...
MacFarlane just guested on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast and was asked about two upcoming projects he’s producing, both of which are remakes of beloved ‘80s comedies. On the subject of this summer’s The Naked Gun. MacFarlane explained that the project began with his interest in seeing Ted 2’s Liam Neeson take on the role of Frank Drebin, describing the draft that he co-wrote as a “cover band version of The Naked Gun.”
MacFarlane also chatted about the streaming TV remake of Joe Dante’s 1989 comedy The ‘Burbs, starring Keke Palmer. The original,...
- 6/17/2025
- Cracked
Keke Palmer will be starring in and executive producing a Peacock series adapted from the iconic comedy thriller The 'Burbs. The original film was released in 1989 and featured Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher in the leading roles.
Variety has revealed six new additions to the cast of the The ‘Burbs reboot series. Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense), Danielle Kennedy (Matlock), Rj Cyler (Power Rangers), Justin Kirk (Weeds), Kyrie McAlpin (Will Trent), and Randy Oglesby (Nothing to Lose) will be joining the series as recurring guest stars. It is currently unclear how many episodes they will each appear in.
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The ‘Burbs Is a Modern Take On a Cult Classic
"Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
Variety has revealed six new additions to the cast of the The ‘Burbs reboot series. Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense), Danielle Kennedy (Matlock), Rj Cyler (Power Rangers), Justin Kirk (Weeds), Kyrie McAlpin (Will Trent), and Randy Oglesby (Nothing to Lose) will be joining the series as recurring guest stars. It is currently unclear how many episodes they will each appear in.
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The ‘Burbs Is a Modern Take On a Cult Classic
"Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
- 3/1/2025
- by Alex Roush
- CBR
Variety has reported that Peacock’s upcoming mystery comedy series based on The ‘Burbs has added a few more members to its cast. Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), Rj Cyler (The Harder They Fall), Justin Kirk (Weeds), Kyrie McAlpin (Cheaper by the Dozen), Danielle Kennedy (Man on the Inside), and Randy Oglesby (For All Mankind) have all joined The ‘Burbs as recurring guest stars.
Adapted from the 1989 movies of the same name, The ‘Burbs series will be set in the present day and follow “a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.” The series will star Keke Palmer (Nope), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (Newhart), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Mark Proksch...
Adapted from the 1989 movies of the same name, The ‘Burbs series will be set in the present day and follow “a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.” The series will star Keke Palmer (Nope), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (Newhart), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Mark Proksch...
- 2/28/2025
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Joe Dante’s late ’80s dark comedy favorite The ‘Burbs is getting a TV series adaptation from streamer Peacock, and Variety brings us the latest casting news this afternoon.
Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), Rj Cyler (The Harder They Fall), Justin Kirk (“Weeds”), Kyrie McAlpin (Cheaper by the Dozen), Danielle Kennedy (“Narcos”), and Randy Oglesby (“For All Mankind”) have joined the cast as recurring guest stars.
Previously announced, Keke Palmer (Nope), Mark Proksch (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (“Newhart”), Paula Pell (“Saturday Night Live”), and Kapil Talwalkar (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) are series regulars.
Celeste Hughey is adapting Dante’s film for television.
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
“Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter...
Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), Rj Cyler (The Harder They Fall), Justin Kirk (“Weeds”), Kyrie McAlpin (Cheaper by the Dozen), Danielle Kennedy (“Narcos”), and Randy Oglesby (“For All Mankind”) have joined the cast as recurring guest stars.
Previously announced, Keke Palmer (Nope), Mark Proksch (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (“Newhart”), Paula Pell (“Saturday Night Live”), and Kapil Talwalkar (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) are series regulars.
Celeste Hughey is adapting Dante’s film for television.
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
“Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter...
- 2/28/2025
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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For lifelong cinephiles, the kinds of folks determined to experience as many movies as the medium has to offer before they hit the soil, revisits are an extravagance. Sometimes, they're essential. Jean-Luc Godard's films are dense with ideas and, especially later in his career, visual information. You leave the first viewing with merely an impression of what he's saying, but the meat of his thesis doesn't completely shake out until a second or perhaps third go-round. Meanwhile, a film like "Memento," with its fractured narrative told from the perspective of an amnesiac, might not make total sense until you retrace Leonard Shelby's journey on a subsequent watch.
And then there are movies we return to over and over because they never fail to work their rare magic. Dating back to my early childhood, I've seen Steven Spielberg's "Jaws...
For lifelong cinephiles, the kinds of folks determined to experience as many movies as the medium has to offer before they hit the soil, revisits are an extravagance. Sometimes, they're essential. Jean-Luc Godard's films are dense with ideas and, especially later in his career, visual information. You leave the first viewing with merely an impression of what he's saying, but the meat of his thesis doesn't completely shake out until a second or perhaps third go-round. Meanwhile, a film like "Memento," with its fractured narrative told from the perspective of an amnesiac, might not make total sense until you retrace Leonard Shelby's journey on a subsequent watch.
And then there are movies we return to over and over because they never fail to work their rare magic. Dating back to my early childhood, I've seen Steven Spielberg's "Jaws...
- 2/10/2025
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Mark Proksch (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (“Newhart”), Paula Pell (“Saturday Night Live”), and Kapil Talwalkar (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) have joined “The ‘Burbs” as series regulars.
Keke Palmer (Nope) will star in and executive produce the Peacock series based on Joe Dante‘s 1989 dark comedy film.
Palmer and Whitehall play a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
Nzingha Stewart will direct the first episode, written by showrunner Celeste Hughey (“Dead to Me”). Both are on board to executive produce as well.
“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane and veteran producer Brian Grazer are also among the executive producers, while original The ‘Burbs writer Dana Olsen serves as a co-executive producer.
Keke Palmer (Nope) will star in and executive produce the Peacock series based on Joe Dante‘s 1989 dark comedy film.
Palmer and Whitehall play a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
Nzingha Stewart will direct the first episode, written by showrunner Celeste Hughey (“Dead to Me”). Both are on board to executive produce as well.
“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane and veteran producer Brian Grazer are also among the executive producers, while original The ‘Burbs writer Dana Olsen serves as a co-executive producer.
- 2/5/2025
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
An entertaining horror movie comes from the compelling narrative and strong main characters, and adding a touch of comedy can elevate the terror beyond their initial potential. Entertaining horror-comedy movies need standout characters, good gags, and solid scares. Audiences love a good story, even if the same plot has been made before. While the Scary Movie premises are all based on other horror movies, this franchise's numerous entries are considered cult classic movies because they're entertaining and funny.
Some of the best horror comedy movies came out of the early 2000's, and there's a continued demand for horror comedies because the lighter moments in them make audiences realize the dark, twisted horror movie they just watched might actually be comical if presented differently. The jump scare, car won't start, possessed doll tropes of something frightening like Annabelle can become hilarious put in a dark comedy like M3gan. While the horror-comedy genre might be oversaturated,...
Some of the best horror comedy movies came out of the early 2000's, and there's a continued demand for horror comedies because the lighter moments in them make audiences realize the dark, twisted horror movie they just watched might actually be comical if presented differently. The jump scare, car won't start, possessed doll tropes of something frightening like Annabelle can become hilarious put in a dark comedy like M3gan. While the horror-comedy genre might be oversaturated,...
- 12/15/2024
- by Marisa Martinez
- ScreenRant
Joe Dante, the director of cult classics like Gremlins, Innerspace and The 'Burbs, has something to say about the upcoming Peacock series remake of the latter of these movies. The adaptation is set to star Keke Palmer (Nope) and will be executive-produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane, but despite having a strong team behind it, Dante seems to have his doubts about the necessity of the project.
The director is currently promoting Gremlins: The Wild Batch, the second part of the Max original animated series (the first season was called Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) based on the iconic characters brought to life in Dante's 1984 feature produced by Steven Spielberg. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he used the opportunity to wish Peacock good luck with their remake of The 'Burbs, but added a small pinch of sarcasm to the end of it.
Good luck to them. Its kind of a one-off story.
The director is currently promoting Gremlins: The Wild Batch, the second part of the Max original animated series (the first season was called Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) based on the iconic characters brought to life in Dante's 1984 feature produced by Steven Spielberg. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he used the opportunity to wish Peacock good luck with their remake of The 'Burbs, but added a small pinch of sarcasm to the end of it.
Good luck to them. Its kind of a one-off story.
- 10/7/2024
- by Federico Furzan
- MovieWeb
Keke Palmer is heading to The Burbs as Peacock is adapting the beloved cult movie! Here's what we know! TV adaptations of movie comedies have been a staple for the business for decades. Most of the time, they go for famous films to try and bring that spirit to TV. There's also been some sequel series to past films and it's good to see TV work these films into a series, often successful.
Peacock, in particular, has been doing this with the Ted series based on the Seth McFarlane films. That's with the sequel series to Saved By the Bell and Punky Brewster and Bel-Air, a darker reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, Peacock is getting into it again with plans to adapt the 1989 film The Burbs.
With the show just announced, and no other cast added yet, it's unlikely filming will begin before the end of 2024. It's...
Peacock, in particular, has been doing this with the Ted series based on the Seth McFarlane films. That's with the sequel series to Saved By the Bell and Punky Brewster and Bel-Air, a darker reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, Peacock is getting into it again with plans to adapt the 1989 film The Burbs.
With the show just announced, and no other cast added yet, it's unlikely filming will begin before the end of 2024. It's...
- 9/6/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- ShowSnob
The Burbs is headed to Peacock. The streaming service has given a straight-to-series order for the mystery-comedy series inspired by the 1989 film of the same name starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson, and Gale Gordon.
Keke Palmer (above) will star in and executive produce the new series, which will be filmed in the same location as the original film—the Universal Studios backlot.
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Keke Palmer (above) will star in and executive produce the new series, which will be filmed in the same location as the original film—the Universal Studios backlot.
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- 9/6/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Keke Palmer will lead an upcoming series adaptation of the 1989 cult flick The 'Burbs for Peacock. The Joe Dante (Gremlins) horror comedy starred Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher and centered on a group of suburban neighbors convinced that the new family on the block is part of a murderous Satanic cult. As per Variety, the forthcoming series will film on the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood, the same spot where the 1989 movie was shot. Peacock is joining forces with Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) for the upcoming series, which has earned a straight-to-series order.
Check out the show's official synopsis below:
"Set in present-day suburbia, 'The 'Burbs' follows a young couple (with Palmer playing the wife) returning to the husband's childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
Check out the show's official synopsis below:
"Set in present-day suburbia, 'The 'Burbs' follows a young couple (with Palmer playing the wife) returning to the husband's childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
- 9/6/2024
- by Patricia Abaroa
- MovieWeb
Keke Palmer is set to star in and executive produce The Burbs, a contemporary series adaptation of the 1989 movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher. Peacock has given the project a straight-to-series order. Celeste Hughey (Dead to Me) will write and executive produce it.
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple — with Palmer playing the wife — returning to the husband’s childhood home,” reads the description. “Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.” The series will be filmed in the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood, which is the same location as the original movie. Seth MacFarlane is onboard as an executive producer alongside Eric Huggins and Aimee Carlson for Fuzzy Door. Briar Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus will...
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple — with Palmer playing the wife — returning to the husband’s childhood home,” reads the description. “Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.” The series will be filmed in the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood, which is the same location as the original movie. Seth MacFarlane is onboard as an executive producer alongside Eric Huggins and Aimee Carlson for Fuzzy Door. Briar Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus will...
- 9/5/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The 'Burbs is getting rebooted at Peacock. The streaming platform has given a straight to series order for a new show that reimagines the Tom Hanks movie from 1989.
On Thursday, it was announced that the reboot series is officially in development. The new series will star Keke Palmer, who's also on board as an executive producer alongside series writer Celeste Hughey. Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Aimee Carlson will also be serving as executive producers for Fuzzy Door, as will Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus for Imagine Entertainment. Original The 'Burbs writer Dana Olsen is co-executive producing.
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While this will be a reboot, it will have an interesting connection to the original movie.
On Thursday, it was announced that the reboot series is officially in development. The new series will star Keke Palmer, who's also on board as an executive producer alongside series writer Celeste Hughey. Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Aimee Carlson will also be serving as executive producers for Fuzzy Door, as will Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus for Imagine Entertainment. Original The 'Burbs writer Dana Olsen is co-executive producing.
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- 9/5/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- CBR
The 'Burbs is being rebooted into a series starring Keke Palmer, with Seth MacFarlane among the executive producers. Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), the 1989 black comedy follows a stressed-out suburban resident and his neighbors who become convinced that a new reclusive family in their neighborhood is involved in a murderous Satanic cult. Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher star as a couple, with the cast also including Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson, and Gale Gordon.
Now, 35 years later, the movie is being rebooted into a series. According to Deadline, Palmer is set to star in and executive produce a Peacock series remake of The 'Burbs. MacFarlane is among the executive producers, along with Celeste Hughey, who is also writing the series. Dana Olsen, who wrote and cameoed in the original movie, is also a co-executive producer.
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Source: Deadline
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Now, 35 years later, the movie is being rebooted into a series. According to Deadline, Palmer is set to star in and executive produce a Peacock series remake of The 'Burbs. MacFarlane is among the executive producers, along with Celeste Hughey, who is also writing the series. Dana Olsen, who wrote and cameoed in the original movie, is also a co-executive producer.
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Source: Deadline
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- 9/5/2024
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
Joe Dante’s dark comedy favorite The ‘Burbs is headed to the small screen with a TV series adaptation for Peacock, and Keke Palmer (Nope) has been set to star in the series.
Variety reports that The ‘Burbs has been ordered straight-to-series by Peacock. Celeste Hughey is adapting Dante’s film for television.
Here’s a particularly cool bit from the website’s report: “The series will film on the Universal Studios backlot, just like the movie.” The show’s official synopsis previews…
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
“Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.”
Seth MacFarlane will executive produce, along with Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment.
Keke Palmer is starring and also executive producing.
Variety reports that The ‘Burbs has been ordered straight-to-series by Peacock. Celeste Hughey is adapting Dante’s film for television.
Here’s a particularly cool bit from the website’s report: “The series will film on the Universal Studios backlot, just like the movie.” The show’s official synopsis previews…
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
“Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.”
Seth MacFarlane will executive produce, along with Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment.
Keke Palmer is starring and also executive producing.
- 9/5/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Keke Palmer is set to star in a TV adaptation of the dark comedy film “The ‘Burbs,” which has been ordered straight-to-series at Peacock.
Celeste Hughey will adapt the film for television. Seth MacFarlane is set to executive produce, as will Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, with Imagine having produced the film. Dana Olsen, who wrote the film, will co-executive produce.
The series will film on the Universal Studios backlot, just like the movie. Released in 1989, “The ‘Burbs” starred Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, and Corey Feldman. In the film, the residents of a suburban neighborhood suspect their new neighbors are ritualistic murderers. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film grossed just over $49 million against a reported budget of $18 million. It is now considered a cult classic.
The official logline for the series states, “Set in present-day suburbia, ‘The ‘Burbs’ follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
Celeste Hughey will adapt the film for television. Seth MacFarlane is set to executive produce, as will Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, with Imagine having produced the film. Dana Olsen, who wrote the film, will co-executive produce.
The series will film on the Universal Studios backlot, just like the movie. Released in 1989, “The ‘Burbs” starred Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, and Corey Feldman. In the film, the residents of a suburban neighborhood suspect their new neighbors are ritualistic murderers. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film grossed just over $49 million against a reported budget of $18 million. It is now considered a cult classic.
The official logline for the series states, “Set in present-day suburbia, ‘The ‘Burbs’ follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home.
- 9/5/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
There have been a lot of roles that have been elevated by the brilliance of Carrie Fisher. While most casual fans know her as Princess Leia, the actress has a very storied work history in Hollywood. One such role has her starring in a film with Tom Hanks, this being her second time co-starring with the actor.
Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson in The ‘Burbs || Universal Pictures
Fisher displayed a lot of her improvisation skills in this film, which delivered some of the film’s most entertaining bits. In light of Fisher’s passing in 2016, LA Weekly reached out to The ‘Burbs director Joe Dante to talk about how Carrie elevated the film with her unique wit and acting abilities.
Carrie Fisher improvised a lot with Tom Hanks on The ‘Burbs Tom Hanks in The ‘Burbs || Universal Pictures
Joe Dante, the director of The ‘Burbs, talked to LA Weekly about a lot of things,...
Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson in The ‘Burbs || Universal Pictures
Fisher displayed a lot of her improvisation skills in this film, which delivered some of the film’s most entertaining bits. In light of Fisher’s passing in 2016, LA Weekly reached out to The ‘Burbs director Joe Dante to talk about how Carrie elevated the film with her unique wit and acting abilities.
Carrie Fisher improvised a lot with Tom Hanks on The ‘Burbs Tom Hanks in The ‘Burbs || Universal Pictures
Joe Dante, the director of The ‘Burbs, talked to LA Weekly about a lot of things,...
- 8/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake, the opening sequence of Pitch Black, the “Burn” scene from The Crow (which not only turns 30 this year, but is also getting a new adaptation), and the farmhouse raid and ending chase sequences in High Tension, JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek is continuing his The Best Scene video series with a look at the climactic moments in the 1989 creature...
- 6/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A couple of months ago, Paramount and Miramax announced that they are reviving the Scary Movie horror parody series to bring a Scary Movie 6 to theatres sometime in 2025 – so we felt this was the perfect time to give the first movie in the franchise, the 2000 release Scary Movie (watch it Here), the Revisited treatment. You can hear all about it in the video embedded above!
Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans from a screenplay written by the team of Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer, Scary Movie has the following synopsis: Defying the very notion of good taste, Scary Movie out-parodies the pop culture parodies with a no-holds barred assault on the most popular images and talked-about moments from recent films, television and commercials. The film boldly fires barbs at the classic scenes from Scream, The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, I Know What You Did Last Summer,...
Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans from a screenplay written by the team of Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer, Scary Movie has the following synopsis: Defying the very notion of good taste, Scary Movie out-parodies the pop culture parodies with a no-holds barred assault on the most popular images and talked-about moments from recent films, television and commercials. The film boldly fires barbs at the classic scenes from Scream, The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, I Know What You Did Last Summer,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Every town seems to have that one house. The one that children walk by with hushed tones and dare each other to sneak onto the porch or ring the doorbell of. In the movies it’s the Myers House, 1428 Elm (at least in the later movies), or the House on Neibolt Street—usually run down and harboring a frightening history. In my neighborhood growing up, it was not a dilapidated old house, just one that seemed very out of place among the homes of the working class that surrounded it. It was a huge two-story white house, buttressed with gigantic pillars, and surrounded by a wrought-iron fence. I never saw anyone come in or out and I always wondered who lived there. In my mind it was a rich old Mrs. Deagle from Gremlins type, and I wondered, “what’s going on in there?” That question is the engine that...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brian Keiper
- bloody-disgusting.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Contagion 4K Uhd from Warner Bros.
Contagion will infect 4K Ultra HD on February 27 via Warner Bros. The 2011 thriller has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, overseen by director Steven Soderbergh, with High Dynamic Range.
The ensemble cast features Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, and Sanaa Lathan. Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum) wrote the script.
Three previously released featurettes are included: “The Reality of Contagion,” “The Contagion Detectives,” and “Contagion: How a Virus Changes the World.”
Body Double Vinyl Soundtrack from Waxwork Records
The soundtrack from Brain De Palma’s Body Double is coming to vinyl for $40 from Waxwork Records.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Contagion 4K Uhd from Warner Bros.
Contagion will infect 4K Ultra HD on February 27 via Warner Bros. The 2011 thriller has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, overseen by director Steven Soderbergh, with High Dynamic Range.
The ensemble cast features Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, and Sanaa Lathan. Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum) wrote the script.
Three previously released featurettes are included: “The Reality of Contagion,” “The Contagion Detectives,” and “Contagion: How a Virus Changes the World.”
Body Double Vinyl Soundtrack from Waxwork Records
The soundtrack from Brain De Palma’s Body Double is coming to vinyl for $40 from Waxwork Records.
- 1/12/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
If there's one thing I know for certain, it's that the makers of the 1992 teen comedy "Encino Man" — about an unfrozen caveman who becomes the most popular kid in high school — knew for a fact that one day, two of their stars would win Academy Awards on the exact same night for films about fatphobia and multiverses.
Yes, that much was obvious. Just like it was obvious that the kid who asked if you're supposed to eat lobster poop in "Mystic Pizza" and the basketball player who got grossed out by a Nosferatu in the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie would one day win Oscars for co-writing a film about a mathematics super genius, and that the unnamed street punk who asked if his fellow hooligans preferred regular or menthol cigarettes in the first "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie would one day win an Oscar for playing a racist cop in a film about billboards.
Yes, that much was obvious. Just like it was obvious that the kid who asked if you're supposed to eat lobster poop in "Mystic Pizza" and the basketball player who got grossed out by a Nosferatu in the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie would one day win Oscars for co-writing a film about a mathematics super genius, and that the unnamed street punk who asked if his fellow hooligans preferred regular or menthol cigarettes in the first "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie would one day win an Oscar for playing a racist cop in a film about billboards.
- 3/14/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Why not kick off the new year with a new movie? January can be a bit of a slow month for new releases, but a number of noteworthy titles are newly streaming over the next few weeks to keep you plenty occupied. Below, we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best new movies to stream in January 2023, including brand new films like Prime Video’s Jennifer Lopez rom-com “Shotgun Wedding” and Netflix’s Jonah Hill/Eddie Murphy comedy “You People” to excellent library titles worth watching (or rewatching). There’s a little something for everyone, so take a look and dig in below.
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One of Steven Spielberg’s very best films, 2002’s “Minority Report” offered a more gritty, more dystopian version of a sci-fi future than he had tackled before,...
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- 1/20/2023
- by Drew Taylor and Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Writer/director/actor Jim Cummings joins hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to discuss a few of his favorite movies.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Thunder Road short film (2016)
Thunder Road (2018)
The Wolf Of Snow Hollow (2020)
The Beta Test (2021)
Jack Reacher (2012)
The ’Burbs (1989) – Ti West’s trailer commentary, Burbs-Mania from Tfh
Big (1988)
War Of The Worlds (2005) – Glenn Erickson’s 4K Blu-ray review
Psycho (1960) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Children Of Men (2006)
Y Tu Mama Tambien (2002)
Russian Ark (2002) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Beach (2000)
Titanic (1997)
28 Days Later (2003)
Victoria (2015) – Eduardo Rodriguez’s trailer commentary
Krisha (2015)
Dogtooth (2009)
Inside Out (2015)
Toy Story (1995)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Wall-e (2008)
Up (2009)
Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – Mark Pellington’s trailer commentary, Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
False Positive (2021)
Repulsion (1965) – Michael Lehman’s trailer commentary
Seduced And Abandoned (1964)
Divorce Italian Style (1961)
La Dolce Vita (1960) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
My Beautiful Girl, Mari (2002)
Speed Racer...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Thunder Road short film (2016)
Thunder Road (2018)
The Wolf Of Snow Hollow (2020)
The Beta Test (2021)
Jack Reacher (2012)
The ’Burbs (1989) – Ti West’s trailer commentary, Burbs-Mania from Tfh
Big (1988)
War Of The Worlds (2005) – Glenn Erickson’s 4K Blu-ray review
Psycho (1960) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Children Of Men (2006)
Y Tu Mama Tambien (2002)
Russian Ark (2002) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Beach (2000)
Titanic (1997)
28 Days Later (2003)
Victoria (2015) – Eduardo Rodriguez’s trailer commentary
Krisha (2015)
Dogtooth (2009)
Inside Out (2015)
Toy Story (1995)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Wall-e (2008)
Up (2009)
Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – Mark Pellington’s trailer commentary, Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
False Positive (2021)
Repulsion (1965) – Michael Lehman’s trailer commentary
Seduced And Abandoned (1964)
Divorce Italian Style (1961)
La Dolce Vita (1960) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
My Beautiful Girl, Mari (2002)
Speed Racer...
- 10/12/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
A special two-part episode. From the movie Werewolves Within, director Josh Ruben discusses a few of his favorite movies. Then, Werewolves Within writer Mishna Wolff plays a game of “find the woman” in some of her favorite movies.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Josh Ruben:
Werewolves Within (2021)
Werewolves On Wheels (1971) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary
Wrath of Man (2021)
Trapped Ashes (2006)
The ’Burbs (1989) – Ti West’s trailer commentary
The Fly (1986)
To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore (2007)
Road To Perdition (2002)
Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye (1985)
Nightmare On Elm Street Part III: Dream Warriors (1987)
Flight of the Navigator (1986)
Grease (1978)
Honey I Blew Up The Kid (1992)
Big Top Pee-Wee (1988)
A History of Violence (2005)
The Dead (1987)
The Peanut Butter Solution (1985)
Irreversible (2002)
Hunter Hunter (2020)
Man Bites Dog (1992)
The Human Centipede: The First Sequence (2009)
A Serbian Film (2010)
Planes Trains And Automobiles (1987)
Lost In Translation (2003)
JFK (1991)
Home Alone (1990)
The Second Civil War (1997) – Glenn...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Josh Ruben:
Werewolves Within (2021)
Werewolves On Wheels (1971) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary
Wrath of Man (2021)
Trapped Ashes (2006)
The ’Burbs (1989) – Ti West’s trailer commentary
The Fly (1986)
To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore (2007)
Road To Perdition (2002)
Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye (1985)
Nightmare On Elm Street Part III: Dream Warriors (1987)
Flight of the Navigator (1986)
Grease (1978)
Honey I Blew Up The Kid (1992)
Big Top Pee-Wee (1988)
A History of Violence (2005)
The Dead (1987)
The Peanut Butter Solution (1985)
Irreversible (2002)
Hunter Hunter (2020)
Man Bites Dog (1992)
The Human Centipede: The First Sequence (2009)
A Serbian Film (2010)
Planes Trains And Automobiles (1987)
Lost In Translation (2003)
JFK (1991)
Home Alone (1990)
The Second Civil War (1997) – Glenn...
- 6/29/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
1989's The 'burbs is a cult classic. Tom Hanks leads the cast in the Joe Dante-directed black comedy. However, Bruce Dern often steals every scene he's in as the Vietnam veteran Lieutenant Mark Rumsfield. A video collecting most of Rumsfield's best scenes was compiled a while back and it's worth revisiting to enjoy the subtle art of Dern's line delivery and the over the top physical comedy. From, "Smells like they're cooking a god damn cat over there," to Rumsfield falling off the roof, they're all here in one convenient video compilation.
Bruce Dern enjoyed working on The 'Burbs and has praised director Joe Dante many times over the years. "I liked The 'Burbs. I love Joe Dante. When I got my star on Hollywood Boulevard, Joe Dante's the guy that introduced me," says Dern. While the black comedy does have some darkness in it, Rumsfield is the one...
Bruce Dern enjoyed working on The 'Burbs and has praised director Joe Dante many times over the years. "I liked The 'Burbs. I love Joe Dante. When I got my star on Hollywood Boulevard, Joe Dante's the guy that introduced me," says Dern. While the black comedy does have some darkness in it, Rumsfield is the one...
- 4/2/2020
- by Kevin Burwick
- MovieWeb
I’m always on the lookout for a great horror-comedy. We don’t see a lot of them get made these days and when they do get made it seems like most of the time they aren’t very good. Mixing elements of horror and comedy isn’t really an easy task, but when the right talents and creative minds come together to create one, something magical happens.
One of my favorite horror-comedies of all time is a 1989 film called The Burbs. I came across a couple of people that, to my surprise, have never seen the movie, and if they haven’t seen it, I’m sure there are a lot of other people out there that happened to miss this one. If you are one of them you need to change that and watch it now! It’s one of those films that won’t disappoint.
The film...
One of my favorite horror-comedies of all time is a 1989 film called The Burbs. I came across a couple of people that, to my surprise, have never seen the movie, and if they haven’t seen it, I’m sure there are a lot of other people out there that happened to miss this one. If you are one of them you need to change that and watch it now! It’s one of those films that won’t disappoint.
The film...
- 9/23/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
[We're celebrating some of the most memorable horror and sci-fi movies of 1989 this month in Daily Dead's Class of 89 retrospective series! Check back on Daily Dead throughout the rest of August for more special features celebrating the 30th anniversaries of a wide range of horror and sci-fi films!]
In February of 1989, Joe Dante snuck a horror movie into a major studio family comedy like a family of murderers sneaking onto the quiet streets of suburban America. Audiences going to theaters for the new Tom Hanks movie—fresh off his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for Big—didn’t know what they were in for until it was too late. The movie was The ’Burbs, and though it was a box office success at the time, it has come to enjoy the kind of cult fandom typically reserved for movies misunderstood in their day. It’s the rare movie that has enjoyed the best of both worlds.
Living in two worlds is what The ’Burbs does best. It’s both a broad comedy and a sharp satire. It’s a family comedy and a horror movie. It’s Rear Window and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s a...
In February of 1989, Joe Dante snuck a horror movie into a major studio family comedy like a family of murderers sneaking onto the quiet streets of suburban America. Audiences going to theaters for the new Tom Hanks movie—fresh off his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for Big—didn’t know what they were in for until it was too late. The movie was The ’Burbs, and though it was a box office success at the time, it has come to enjoy the kind of cult fandom typically reserved for movies misunderstood in their day. It’s the rare movie that has enjoyed the best of both worlds.
Living in two worlds is what The ’Burbs does best. It’s both a broad comedy and a sharp satire. It’s a family comedy and a horror movie. It’s Rear Window and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s a...
- 8/30/2019
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
30 years ago, Joe Dante introduced audiences to a new type of horror—the banality of living in the suburbs—with his darkly comedic romp The ‘Burbs, which features a treasure trove of talent including Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson, Courtney Gains, Brother Theodore, and Corey Feldman (who you can always count on to call the pizza dude), as well as an endlessly quotable array of quips that still hold up to this day.
To celebrate its recent anniversary, the folks over at Patti Lapel have released three new pins this week celebrating The ‘Burbs, featuring the Klopeks' house as well as both Hans Klopek and the demented doctor, Werner Klopek. Even if you don’t keep a horse in your basement, this trio of ‘Burbs pins are a must-have for any fan out there who wants to show off their love for Dante...
To celebrate its recent anniversary, the folks over at Patti Lapel have released three new pins this week celebrating The ‘Burbs, featuring the Klopeks' house as well as both Hans Klopek and the demented doctor, Werner Klopek. Even if you don’t keep a horse in your basement, this trio of ‘Burbs pins are a must-have for any fan out there who wants to show off their love for Dante...
- 2/20/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
When it comes to the movies that get replayed frequently in my house, Joe Dante’s The ‘Burbs is easily amongst the top five on that list. A darkly comedic send-up of suburban horror and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, similar to many other great films of its time, The ‘Burbs was vastly overlooked during its release, only to find vindication in the decades that followed, as fans have continually caught up with its brilliant hilarity. Shout Factory recently put together a gorgeous Collector’s Edition for The ‘Burbs and while I’m grateful for how wonderful it looks, I must say the real treat here for longtime fans is the workprint version of the film, which is endlessly fascinating for those of us who know the theatrical version inside and out. And that’s what I’m going to be digging into for most of this review just because...
- 5/9/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
In February of 1989 a fantastic gem from director Joe Dante was released into theaters called The Burbs.
Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern and Rick Ducommun starred in what has become a Saturday night, cult classic where suburbanites at the end of a culdesac in Everywhere, U.S.A. went a little nuts when they began suspecting their neighbors of nefarious activities.
“Remember what you were saying about people in the ‘burbs, Art, people like Skip, people who mow their lawn for the 800th time, and then Snap? Well, That’S Us. It’S Not Them, That’S Us. We’Re the ones who are vaulting over the fences, and peeking in through people’s windows. We’re the ones who are Throwing Garbage In The Street, And Lighting Fires. We’Re The Ones Who Are Acting Suspicious And Paranoid, Art. We’Re The Lunatics. Us. It’S Not Them. It’s us.
Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern and Rick Ducommun starred in what has become a Saturday night, cult classic where suburbanites at the end of a culdesac in Everywhere, U.S.A. went a little nuts when they began suspecting their neighbors of nefarious activities.
“Remember what you were saying about people in the ‘burbs, Art, people like Skip, people who mow their lawn for the 800th time, and then Snap? Well, That’S Us. It’S Not Them, That’S Us. We’Re the ones who are vaulting over the fences, and peeking in through people’s windows. We’re the ones who are Throwing Garbage In The Street, And Lighting Fires. We’Re The Ones Who Are Acting Suspicious And Paranoid, Art. We’Re The Lunatics. Us. It’S Not Them. It’s us.
- 7/27/2017
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Rick Ducommun, the Canadian actor and comedian best known for his role in The ‘Burbs, died earlier this month. He was 62. Rick Ducommun Dies Ducommun’s brother Pete Ducommun confirmed his death Thursday, reported People magazine. According to his brother, Ducommun died June 12 at a Vancouver hospital from complications due to diabetes. Ducommun got […]
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- 6/19/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Actor Rick Ducommun has died at the age of 62.
The Canadian comedian was best known for playing Tom Hanks's friend and neighbour in the 1989 comedy The 'Burbs.
His brother Peter Ducommun said that he died on June 12 at a Vancouver hospital from complications due to diabetes.
Following his role of Art Weingartner in The 'Burbs, Ducommun continued his stand-up comedy career and appeared in several films.
His other roles included Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Groundhog Day and Scary Movie.
"He was funny, talented and creative," said Peter Ducommun. "I think what people admired most was his stand-up.
"He was a comedian's comedian. Anyone who had the opportunity to see him live, loved his material."...
The Canadian comedian was best known for playing Tom Hanks's friend and neighbour in the 1989 comedy The 'Burbs.
His brother Peter Ducommun said that he died on June 12 at a Vancouver hospital from complications due to diabetes.
Following his role of Art Weingartner in The 'Burbs, Ducommun continued his stand-up comedy career and appeared in several films.
His other roles included Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Groundhog Day and Scary Movie.
"He was funny, talented and creative," said Peter Ducommun. "I think what people admired most was his stand-up.
"He was a comedian's comedian. Anyone who had the opportunity to see him live, loved his material."...
- 6/19/2015
- Digital Spy
Rick Ducommun, an actor best known for his roles in 1989's The 'Burbs and 1993's Groundhog Day, has died. He was 62. Ducommun's wife confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he passed away June 12 at a hospice in Vancouver surrounded by family and friends; per Ducommun's widow, the actor's death was due to a "serious complication from diabetes." Joe Dante, who directed Ducommun in The 'Burbs, tweeted about the star's passing on Wednesday, writing simply, "Rip Rick Ducommun." He also shared a fond memory of his audition for The 'Burbs, tweeting, "Relatively unknown standup comic Rick Ducommon beat out Sctv's Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis for the part of...
- 6/18/2015
- E! Online
Canadian actor and comedian Rick Ducommun has died at age 62, according to multiple media reports as well as director Joe Dante, who announced the sad news on Twitter. Ducommun died on June 12 in Vancouver, where he was surrounded by family. Ducommun starred alongside Tom Hanks and Bruce Dern in Dante’s black comedy “The ‘Burbs,” in which he played a motor-mouthed suburbanite who suspects his neighbor is a murderer. He also worked with Dante on “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.” Also Read: Christopher Lee, 'Count Dracula' and 'Lord of the Rings' Star, Dead at 93 Ducommun co-starred alongside Bill Murray in “Groundhog.
- 6/18/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Rick Ducommun has died at 62, the Hollywood Reporter confirms. The actor passed away in hospice in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, June 12. According to his wife, Leslie Ducommun, he had a "serious complication from diabetes." Ducommun began his acting career in the early '80s, and often did stand-up. Back in 1989, he showed off an impressive 200-pound weight loss, going from 426 to 216 pounds. The native of Prince Albert, Canada is perhaps best known for playing Art Weingartner opposite Tom Hanks in the 1989 comedy The [...]...
- 6/18/2015
- Us Weekly
Canadian character actor Rick Ducommun, who starred in a wide range of beloved films throughout the '80s and '90s, has died. He was 62.
Ducommun had his breakout role in 1989's "The 'Burbs" opposite Tom Hanks, and director Joe Dante tweeted out his condolences on Thursday. Dante said that the late actor was a virtually unknown stand-up comic when he auditioned for the dark comedy, but "knocked it out of the park," beating out more established stars like Rick Moranis for the part.
"Lots of the funniest stuff he says was totally ad libbed," Dante wrote, adding that Ducommun was "A very funny guy" who was "Too young to go."
In addition to that cult classic, Ducommun also had small roles in many movies including "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" (another collaboration with Dante), Bill Murray classic "Groundhog Day," "Die Hard," "Little Monsters," "The Hunt for Red October," "The Last Boy Scout,...
Ducommun had his breakout role in 1989's "The 'Burbs" opposite Tom Hanks, and director Joe Dante tweeted out his condolences on Thursday. Dante said that the late actor was a virtually unknown stand-up comic when he auditioned for the dark comedy, but "knocked it out of the park," beating out more established stars like Rick Moranis for the part.
"Lots of the funniest stuff he says was totally ad libbed," Dante wrote, adding that Ducommun was "A very funny guy" who was "Too young to go."
In addition to that cult classic, Ducommun also had small roles in many movies including "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" (another collaboration with Dante), Bill Murray classic "Groundhog Day," "Die Hard," "Little Monsters," "The Hunt for Red October," "The Last Boy Scout,...
- 6/18/2015
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Rick Ducommun, the comic character actor best known for playing Tom Hanks’ prankster neighbor Art Weingartner in Joe Dante’s The ’Burbs, died June 12 in a Vancouver hospice surrounded by family. He was 62. Ducommun, who also was memorable in small roles in such films as Die Hard (1988), Groundhog Day (1993) and Scary Movie (2000), died due to a "serious complication from diabetes," his wife, Leslie Ducommun, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Then a relatively unknown stand-up comic, Ducommun beat out Sctv stars Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis to land the part of Ray Peterson’s (Hanks) nosy
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- 6/18/2015
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From a crazy early Nic Cage role to a lesser-known film starring Robert De Niro, here's our pick of 25 underappreciated films from 1989...
Ah, 1989. The year the Berlin Wall came down and Yugoslavia won the Eurovision Song Contest. It was also a big year for film, with Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade topping the box office and Batman dominating the summer with its inescapable marketing blitz.
Outside the top 10 highest-grossing list, which included Back To The Future II, Dead Poets Society and Honey I Shrunk The Kids, 1989 also included a plethora of less commonly-appreciated films. Some were big in their native countries but only received a limited release in the Us and UK. Others were poorly received but have since been reassessed as cult items.
From comedies to thrillers, here's our pick of 25 underappreciated films from the end of the 80s...
25. An Innocent Man
Disney, through its Touchstone banner, had high hopes for this thriller,...
Ah, 1989. The year the Berlin Wall came down and Yugoslavia won the Eurovision Song Contest. It was also a big year for film, with Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade topping the box office and Batman dominating the summer with its inescapable marketing blitz.
Outside the top 10 highest-grossing list, which included Back To The Future II, Dead Poets Society and Honey I Shrunk The Kids, 1989 also included a plethora of less commonly-appreciated films. Some were big in their native countries but only received a limited release in the Us and UK. Others were poorly received but have since been reassessed as cult items.
From comedies to thrillers, here's our pick of 25 underappreciated films from the end of the 80s...
25. An Innocent Man
Disney, through its Touchstone banner, had high hopes for this thriller,...
- 4/28/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Two wildly different movies will be getting stage musical adaptations in the near future, with a Broadway version of the 1993 comedy classic Groundhog Day being developed, while Disney Parks is making a Tangled musical for their Disney Cruise Lines. The Groundhog Day musical is being developed by composer-lyricist Tim Minchin, director Matthew Warchus, choreographer Peter Darling and set and costume designer Rob Howell, the team behind the current Broadway adaptation of the 1996 movie Matilda. They will all collaborate on the play's book with Danny Rubin, who came up with the original Groundhog Day story and co-wrote the screenplay with director Harold Ramis.
Scott Rudin will produce the play with Andre Ptaszysnki's Whistle Pig Productions and Columbia Stage Live. The original movie centered on a weatherman (Bill Murray) who is assigned to cover the Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he gets caught in a time loop and is...
Scott Rudin will produce the play with Andre Ptaszysnki's Whistle Pig Productions and Columbia Stage Live. The original movie centered on a weatherman (Bill Murray) who is assigned to cover the Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he gets caught in a time loop and is...
- 4/3/2015
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Through his films such as The 'Burbs and Gremlins, director Joe Dante made mischief in American suburbia, Ryan writes...
Mayfield Place is the perfect 80s suburbia. There are painted houses fringed by lush green lawns cut to just the right length, separated by a wide grey road. There are white picket fences. The neighbours are out, tending to their gardens beneath a pristine blue sky.
Thirty-something resident Ray Peterson stands in his front yard, surveys the scene, and sees that it is good.
Except this is a Joe Dante film, and things are never good for long in a Joe Dante film.
Queenie, the little white dog belonging to the old guy across the road, has just left a spire of brown poop on Mark Rumsfield's lawn. Mark, a Vietnam vet and patriot, is running around in his camo shorts, threatening to eviscerate Walter's dog. Elsewhere, Ray's schlubby neighbour Art...
Mayfield Place is the perfect 80s suburbia. There are painted houses fringed by lush green lawns cut to just the right length, separated by a wide grey road. There are white picket fences. The neighbours are out, tending to their gardens beneath a pristine blue sky.
Thirty-something resident Ray Peterson stands in his front yard, surveys the scene, and sees that it is good.
Except this is a Joe Dante film, and things are never good for long in a Joe Dante film.
Queenie, the little white dog belonging to the old guy across the road, has just left a spire of brown poop on Mark Rumsfield's lawn. Mark, a Vietnam vet and patriot, is running around in his camo shorts, threatening to eviscerate Walter's dog. Elsewhere, Ray's schlubby neighbour Art...
- 9/11/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Stars: Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman, Henry Gibson, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal, Brother Theodore, Courtney Gains, Gale Gordon, Dick Miller, Robert Picardo, Cory Danziger | Written by Dana Olsen | Directed by Joe Dante
Written by Dana Olsen (Going Berserk) and directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling), The ‘Burbs is a comedy-horror hybrid that, for me, was a staple film of my childhood, a movie I was probably too young to be watching, yet couldn’t get enough of. I was very excited to hear that Arrow, a company I am a fan of, were bringing out The ‘Burbs on Blu-ray, for the first time in the UK, with a director’s cut, and a smorgasbord of extras.
A stellar cast, featuring heavyweight acting talent like Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman and Henry Gibson, this is a beautifully dark, hilarious and addictive film that deals with themes like cannibalism,...
Written by Dana Olsen (Going Berserk) and directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling), The ‘Burbs is a comedy-horror hybrid that, for me, was a staple film of my childhood, a movie I was probably too young to be watching, yet couldn’t get enough of. I was very excited to hear that Arrow, a company I am a fan of, were bringing out The ‘Burbs on Blu-ray, for the first time in the UK, with a director’s cut, and a smorgasbord of extras.
A stellar cast, featuring heavyweight acting talent like Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman and Henry Gibson, this is a beautifully dark, hilarious and addictive film that deals with themes like cannibalism,...
- 9/5/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
A Two Coreys Halloween: The Essential Horror Movies of Haim and Feldman
On October 29, just two days before Halloween, St. Martin's Press will release the long-awaited Corey Feldman biography Coreyography: A Memoir. It is a must-read for any fan, as it delves deep into the trials and tribulations of this actor's young life in Hollywood. Some of it is funny, some of it is heartbreaking and a great big portion of it is truly scary.
In the book, Feldman talks in great length about his best friend Corey Haim. In the coming weeks, you'll hear a lot about what happened to the two teenagers behind closed doors, and a lot of it's not that pleasant. Instead of dwelling on that in our own review, we'd rather look at the work Haim and Corey Feldman have left behind. Specifically, in honor of the season, their horror movies. The pair met on...
On October 29, just two days before Halloween, St. Martin's Press will release the long-awaited Corey Feldman biography Coreyography: A Memoir. It is a must-read for any fan, as it delves deep into the trials and tribulations of this actor's young life in Hollywood. Some of it is funny, some of it is heartbreaking and a great big portion of it is truly scary.
In the book, Feldman talks in great length about his best friend Corey Haim. In the coming weeks, you'll hear a lot about what happened to the two teenagers behind closed doors, and a lot of it's not that pleasant. Instead of dwelling on that in our own review, we'd rather look at the work Haim and Corey Feldman have left behind. Specifically, in honor of the season, their horror movies. The pair met on...
- 10/26/2013
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Did you know that if you live in the suburbs, you're approximately seven times more likely to be menaced by aliens (a la "Dark Skies") or stabbed by a neighbor than you would be if you lived in a major city? It's true! Just ask a Hollywood producer, who, when a writer pitches an idea related to anything creepy, will inevitably counter with, "Yes, and let's make sure we set it in the suburbs! All scary s**t happens in the suburbs!"
It does indeed, oh Hollywood producer person.
Here are nine flicks that slam home that point in all of our faces.
"Arlington Road," (1999)
It's not often that your new neighbor is a domestic terrorist - unless you live in the suburbs, of course. In "Arlington Road," widower Jeff Bridges suspects that neighbor Tim Robbins wants to blow everything up for fun. To add to Bridges's suspicions ("Bridges's Suspicions...
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"Arlington Road," (1999)
It's not often that your new neighbor is a domestic terrorist - unless you live in the suburbs, of course. In "Arlington Road," widower Jeff Bridges suspects that neighbor Tim Robbins wants to blow everything up for fun. To add to Bridges's suspicions ("Bridges's Suspicions...
- 2/21/2013
- by Nick Blake
- NextMovie
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- 1/9/2013
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
Before getting into the penultimate edition of when comedy meets horror, let’s get into the honourable mentions.
Treevenge is a Canadian short film about Christmas trees getting revenge that has an evil dead attitude to gore, from the director of Hobo with a Shotgun. Feast, a siege movie starring Henry Rollins as a group of drinkers are hit by mysterious monsters, the film also boats as referential pallet for video games. Dead & Breakfast, a comedy horror musical in which a night at a local bed and breakfast turns into a supernatural fight to the death. Blacula and Scream Blacula Scream could be included, because if we learned anything from Black Dynamite, it’s that all Blaxploitation films are ripe for parody. There are countless other films that could be included; this endeavour could easily stretch to around the 150 films mark. Until tomorrow, the last one is The Cottage, a...
Treevenge is a Canadian short film about Christmas trees getting revenge that has an evil dead attitude to gore, from the director of Hobo with a Shotgun. Feast, a siege movie starring Henry Rollins as a group of drinkers are hit by mysterious monsters, the film also boats as referential pallet for video games. Dead & Breakfast, a comedy horror musical in which a night at a local bed and breakfast turns into a supernatural fight to the death. Blacula and Scream Blacula Scream could be included, because if we learned anything from Black Dynamite, it’s that all Blaxploitation films are ripe for parody. There are countless other films that could be included; this endeavour could easily stretch to around the 150 films mark. Until tomorrow, the last one is The Cottage, a...
- 10/30/2012
- by Rob Simpson
- SoundOnSight
Today’s Video Vault has Hayley Stovold showing off the neighbourhood.
Although it was first released in 1989, The ‘Burbs is still as exciting and watchable as ever. Over two decades later, the film still confronts current issues, albeit slightly dramatised.
A black comedy/thriller, The ‘Burbs is set in a small suburban town, Hinkley Hills, and follows suburbanite Ray Petersen as he and his friends investigate the strange, new next door neighbours. Ray (Tom Hanks) starts to hear weird noises from The Klopeks’ house at night and, seeing as they never appear in the daytime, begins to investigate. Ray and his trusted friends start to believe they might be up to something untoward – cue 102 minutes of adventure that takes place simply in a cul-de-sac.
The cast line-up goes a long way in helping to make this movie so special. Tom Hanks is his usual self, bringing a healthy mix of...
Although it was first released in 1989, The ‘Burbs is still as exciting and watchable as ever. Over two decades later, the film still confronts current issues, albeit slightly dramatised.
A black comedy/thriller, The ‘Burbs is set in a small suburban town, Hinkley Hills, and follows suburbanite Ray Petersen as he and his friends investigate the strange, new next door neighbours. Ray (Tom Hanks) starts to hear weird noises from The Klopeks’ house at night and, seeing as they never appear in the daytime, begins to investigate. Ray and his trusted friends start to believe they might be up to something untoward – cue 102 minutes of adventure that takes place simply in a cul-de-sac.
The cast line-up goes a long way in helping to make this movie so special. Tom Hanks is his usual self, bringing a healthy mix of...
- 9/20/2011
- by Guest
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joe Dante taught us to fear our neighbour in comedy horror, The ‘Burbs. Charlotte takes a look back at an 80s classic…
When you think about classic 80s films, maybe The ‘Burbs isn’t the first to jump to mind. But on closer inspection, this funny, smart, creepy tale, directed by Joe Dante, has pretty much everything you could want from an 80s film and, most importantly, it stands the test of time. Not only in the way it looks and its style of humour, but its subject matter is still relevant today.
How many of us don’t speak to our neighbours? How many of us are wary of the people that live right next to us? There’s always one house on the street you’re not too sure about. There’s always one slightly odd person that does weird things at night. That’s what The ‘Burbs deals with: paranoia,...
When you think about classic 80s films, maybe The ‘Burbs isn’t the first to jump to mind. But on closer inspection, this funny, smart, creepy tale, directed by Joe Dante, has pretty much everything you could want from an 80s film and, most importantly, it stands the test of time. Not only in the way it looks and its style of humour, but its subject matter is still relevant today.
How many of us don’t speak to our neighbours? How many of us are wary of the people that live right next to us? There’s always one house on the street you’re not too sure about. There’s always one slightly odd person that does weird things at night. That’s what The ‘Burbs deals with: paranoia,...
- 8/8/2011
- Den of Geek
Joe Dante is one of my heroes. I grew up on his films. I even devoted my first blog to Rick Ducommon, one of the stars of one of my favorites of all time: The ‘Burbs. Dante owned the “coming-of-age in suburban America, with something darker lurking beneath the surface” genre. In a weird way, he shares many traits with David Lynch, even though their films could not come from and end up in more different worlds. I don’t think it would be accurate to call The Hole a “return to form” for Dante, because as sporadic as his career has been since the mid-90s, it’s not like he’s made any really bad movies. I even enjoyed Looney Tunes, despite acknowledging it as an awful idea from inception. It’s more that Dante really has his style, and Hollywood, probably the public too, stopped wanting it.
- 10/13/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
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