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In terms of modern filmmaking, it's hard to do better than Christopher Nolan. Even dating back to his early works such as "The Prestige" and "Memento," it was clear that this man was something special. Everyone is going to have their favorites and yes, to an extent, film is a subjective medium. That said, Nolan's broad critical acclaim coupled with his ability to deliver a commercial hit makes him unrivaled in the 2000s. Rather quantifiably, he has proven himself to be the most consistently bankable director working in Hollywood today, and one pretty eye-popping stat proves it.

Nolan had a run from 2008 to 2017 that was, in a word, ridiculous. That run includes the $1 billion beloved blockbuster smash "The Dark Knight," his mind-bending thriller "Inception," DC's one-time highest-grossing movie ever "The Dark Knight Rises," the ambitious modern sci-fi classic "Interstellar," and...

A Dwayne Johnsonaction movie that grossed $428 million is getting a new streaming home. Decades after making his WWE debut, Johnson is now one of the most recognizable movie stars on the planet. Following his jump to acting, Johnson appeared in a number of action movies, like The Rundown (2003), Faster (2010), Fast Five (2011), Snitch (2013), and Pain & Gain (2013). More recently, Johnson has embraced more family-friendly fare, but that doesn't mean he's left his action roots behind.

The mid and late 2010s saw the release of a handful of classic Johnson action movies, but the budgets got larger and they became action blockbusters instead of genre movies in the mid-budget space, reflecting the actor's growing star power. In addition to several Fast & Furious movies, Johnson starred in San Andreas in 2015 before going on to have a big year in 2018, starring in two buzzy titles. One of these titles was Skyscraper, which was ultimately a disappointment,...

The 2017 Baywatch cast features a mix of world-famous movie stars and promising newcomers at the time, and they've all followed up with some huge projects. Baywatch marked a major cinematic reboot of the classic television series that dominated screens in the 1990s. The film infused the original's campy charm with a modern twist. It not only aimed to capture the essence of the beloved series but also sought to broaden its appeal to a new generation. With its mix of action, comedy, and a hint of nostalgia, Baywatch offered a fresh take on the iconic show.

A significant aspect of the reboot's appeal lay in its star-studded cast. The film featured a mix of established and rising actors, each bringing their unique flair to the characters. This casting decision was pivotal in reimagining the series for a contemporary audience, and while it is considered one of the worst movies based on TV shows,...

Mark Wahlberg has shown that he is actually more than willing to go to unexpected heights for his roles, just to deliver what the story requires of him. His dedication and commitment toward the same is nothing short of commendable, considering how the master bodybuilder once didn’t hesitate to double down on proteins and food items to bulk his muscles.

Mark Wahlberg. | Credits: Max Payne / 20th Century Studios.

While, in today’s day and age in Hollywood, Wahlberg is easily one of the most fit and physically active actors in the entire entertainment industry, there was a time when he used to wake up in the middle of the night just to start gorging food like a madman. This he did for the sake of his character in his $86 million commercial hit that failed to appease most critics.

Mark Wahlberg doubled down on proteins for Pain & Gain

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Even though professional wrestling involves a degree of acting, the professional wrestler-to-actor pipeline hasn't been particularly smooth for most. Hulk Hogan generally found himself unable to tone down the volume and the bluster of yelling to an entire arena, and while Roddy Piper had some success with John Carpenter's "They Live," he owes it to the director being a wrestling fan.

In the '90s, wrestling began to change into its "Attitude" era, often called the Monday Night Wars, developing more adult and reality-based themes, and depending at least as much on behind-the-scenes vignettes as in-ring action. This transition required a newer, more versatile sort of performer, and none excelled at it more than Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock. It was in The Rock's charisma as both hero and villain that promoter Vince McMahon saw the potential for the World Wrestling Entertainment to gain a foothold in Hollywood, and WWE Studios,...

You’ve probably heard the story behind the name of “Seven Bucks Productions”, and even if you haven’t, it’s a good one. After injury derailed his NFL chances, and he failed to latch on in the Cfl, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, with not much else besides the $7 in his pocket. He returned home where, despite his father’s storied wrestling career, there was little more on offer than his loving family. Dwayne’s father reluctantly taught him the family trade, and while there was a period of wrestling shows for $40 a night, his meteoric ascendency in the world of pro wrestling as “The Rock” is nigh unparalleled.

Though he maintains tremendous gratitude and deference toward the art of pro wrestling, Dwayne Johnson has never been one to limit himself to doing just one thing, and he parlayed the fame he gained from that platform into featured roles on television,...

Dwayne Johnson is one of the biggest, most bankable powerhouses Hollywood has to offer. He went from dominating the wrestling ring to becoming a superstar overnight but let’s be honest – the man needs more diversity in his portfolio. Sure, he has the face of a typical action hero but Dwayne Johnson can be so much more if given the chance. His upcoming films are good examples of that.

Dwayne Johnson in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) | Credits: Columbia Pictures

With the sequel and the live-action version of Moana plus The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson has the chance to prove to the world that he can take up roles that don’t rely heavily on his brawn. Will he finally be able to break the bounds of typecasting?

Dwayne Johnson’s Wasted Potential A still from Pain & Gain (2013) | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Dwayne Johnson is one of the most charismatic...

Have you heard of "the butterfly effect?" No, not the 2004 Ashton Kutcher vehicle, but the principle associated with figures as various as meteorologist Edward Norton Lorenz and sci-fi author Ray Bradbury, all about how the slightest change in conditions can result in widespread changes over a period of time. History is full of such examples, where instead of obvious life changing events there exist small moments (or a series of moments) that change the futures of multiple people. As with most things regarding history, these cruxes can only be identified in hindsight, and sometimes they turn out to be surprisingly unlikely.

For example: who would've ever thought that the 2020 Netflix action film "Extraction" would have been such a turning point for the careers of the Russo brothers, Dwayne Johnson, and its star, Chris Hemsworth? For starters, "Extraction" itself was originally going to be a very different film: when first put together,...

There are few actors with as many ups and downs as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The actor, wrestler, and lifestyle guru earned his celebrity through hard work. However, Dwayne Johnson’s track record has been spotty. One moment, he reached a new career high, especially during his “Franchise Viagra” era. However, the next moment, he misses with a big budget franchise tentpole film.

A common complaint against Johnson has been his insistence to appear in movies where he plays himself. Unfortunately, his 2024 ends with Red One and Moana 2, which seem to fall in that camp. With the bad reviews of Red One dominating most of the coverage, we want to focus on his better movies. Below are five of his best.

7. The Other Guys (2010) Related Dwayne Johnson’s First Dream Before Becoming a WWE Icon Would’ve Drastically Changed His Entire Life

It’s not a long appearance, but...

Red One has quite the star-studded cast sliding onto Santa's sleigh this November. Like many Christmas comedies before it, Santa is a central character in Red One. This time, he's kidnapped right before his one big job of delivering presents around the world. It's up to some major action stars, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, to save Santa and, ultimately, Christmas.

The cast is quite a good one, with resident movie and TV mom and dad Bonnie Hunt and J.K. Simmons taking on the titular roles of Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Kiernan Shipka has a more magical role as an evil snow witch who preys on naughty children, while Lucy Liu keeps Johnson and Evan's characters in line as they race against the clock to rescue Jolly St. Nick.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

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Chris Evans

Jack O'Malley

J.K. Simmons

Santa Claus

Lucy Liu

Zoe Harlow

Kiernan Shipka

Grla

Bonnie Hunt

Mrs.

Although Red One does look like it will be a box office disaster, this will not stop Dwayne Johnson from having an incredible career revival in the next few years. For a while, it seemed as if Dwayne Johnson could do no wrong at the box office. The Jumanji movies earned $962.5 million and $801 million in 2017 and 2019, resurrecting a nostalgic 90s franchise and turning it into a blockbuster series. A few years earlier, The Rocks role in the Fast and Furious franchise saw its box office jump by hundreds of millions of dollars with each new movie,

Related Chris Evans' Upcoming Action Movie Will Thankfully Put An End To A Disappointing Career Trend

Chris Evans stars in 2024's Red One, through which he's finally ending a weird and disappointing career trend that started five years ago.

However, things took a turn around 2021. Jungle Cruises failure could be chalked up to the...

What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend? The Best New Releases to Binge-Watch (November 8-10) - Main Image

We just welcomed the month of Thanksgiving and while it's a few weeks away, here is another What to Watch on Netflix guide for folks looking to binge new releases this weekend, November 8-10!

Apart from fans' highly anticipated return of Arcane season 2 part 1, check out the rest of the list to find the best weekend binge.

4 Movies Netflix Just Released For Your Weekend Binge

Over the weekend (November 8-11), Netflix is unleashing 4 movies, namely, the slice-of-life Vijay 69 which follows an old man who competes in a triathlon contest at age 69, Focus which centers Will Smith and Margot Robbie working together on their latest con scheme, and Rob Peace aka the movie based on the biography The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs.

Netflix is also bringing back...

Dwayne Johnson's $177 million box office disappointment lands on Netflix's global chart seven years later. Johnson, also known by his ring name The Rock, began his career in professional wrestling and became one of the most celebrated stars in the WWE, his charisma and physical prowess leading to opportunities in Hollywood. His first film role came in 2001's The Mummy Returns, which spawned the spin-off The Scorpion King. This led to a variety of roles for The Rock from action-hero to comedic lead, becoming one of the most bankable stars.

Over the years, he has starred in family-friendly comedies like The Game Plan, Tooth Fairy, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Jumanji: The Next Level. Dwayne Johnson's action movies include Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Hercules, San Andreas, Skyscraper, Rampage, and the Fast & Furious franchise. In turn, Johnson's bread and butter has been blending...

Mark Wahlberg is a name that incites respect and awe in the film industry today. However, the renowned actor’s humble beginnings were far from perfect. In fact, when he looks at it now, he regrets being the person he once was when he was young.

Mark Wahlberg in Max Payne / 20th Century Studios

In 2013, Wahlberg worked in Michael Bay’s film Pain & Gain, a story that was inspired by the real-life crimes committed by the Sun Gym gang. Working on that movie caused the Transformers star to reflect on his past life.

Pain & Gain made Mark Wahlberg reminisce about his younger days Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie in Pain & Gain| Paramount Pictures

Mark Wahlberg has openly acknowledged his troubled past and expressed regret for his actions. During his teenage years, he was involved in various criminal activities.

Michael Bay’s Pain & Gain is...

Mark Wahlberg is a veteran actor (and an all-time legend) who has a plethora of movies and projects to his name. From movies that failed to movies that succeeded expectations, Wahlberg has done it all.

Mark Wahlberg and Jeff Goldblum in Jimmy Kimmel Live | Credits: ABC

Although the actor had a rickety start in Hollywood, Wahlberg never backed down from a challenge. The actor is also a gym freak and was covered in tattoos at a certain point in life.

Mark Wahlberg Had To Do One of the Toughest Things For Hollywood

As mentioned earlier, Wahlberg’s back, front, and, arms were covered in various tattoos that the actor had gotten over the years. This meant that whenever there was a shirtless scene, Wahlberg’s tattoos had to be covered with makeup.

Mark Wahlberg in a still from The Fighter | Credits: Relativity Media

That process took quite an extra amount...

Mark Wahlberg has done a plethora of roles over the years. From horror to comedy movies to patriotic action films, Wahlberg has done it all. However, Wahlberg feels that this was by far the weirdest thing he had ever done.

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg in Uncharted. Credits: Ctmg, Inc

Working alongside acclaimed director Michael Bay, the duo had a great time filming some of the Transformers movies. However, in 2013, the duo collaborated again on an iconic film titled Pain & Gain.

Mark Wahlberg Went Through a Lot of Pain for Pain & Gain

Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, and, Mark Wahlberg joined forces in 2013 to star in Michael Bay’s iconic film Pain & Gain. The film revolves around three friends who kidnap a wealthy businessman in hopes of extorting money.

Mark Wahlberg in Max Payne | 20th Century Studios

It’s a different thing that their idiocracy makes the kidnapping 10 times...

Dwayne Johnson's best performance was in the dark comedy Pain & Gain, showcasing his comedic abilities in absurd situations under Michael Bay's direction. Johnson's comedic talents have been wasted in recent films like Jungle Cruise and Red Notice, lacking the humor found in Pain & Gain. While Johnson may not be a great actor like Marlon Brando, his dedication to comedic bits shines in Pain & Gain, proving his ability in the right role.

More than a decade later, Dwayne Johnsons darkly comedic turn in the action-packed Michael Bay satire Pain & Gain is still my favorite performance by the iconic wrestler-turned-actor. While Johnson is renowned for his charismatic screen presence and undeniable star power, hes not known for being a particularly great actor. Its unlikely that his name will ever appear on the Best Actor ballot at the Oscars. But just because hes not a great actor like Marlon Brando,...

The last few years have been tumultuous for the House of Mouse, as some of their biggest releases didn’t land well among critics and fans. This is especially notable in their animated division, which isn’t exactly thriving, with both Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios failing to live up to their potential with their last major releases.

However, with the sequel to one of the best Disney animated releases of 2010 set to release later this year, which will see Dwayne Johnson return, things might change for the better.

The trailer for Dwayne Johnson’s Moana 2 Has Fans Excited

Dwayne Johnson | Credit: Fast Five (via Universal Pictures)

It has been three years since Walt Disney Animation Studios released Encanto, which was revered by both fans and critics and deservedly earned itself an Oscar win for Best Animated Release. However, since then, the animated studio has visibly struggled with its last two releases,...

Dwayne Johnson's new movie The Smashing Machine fixes the criticism of his repetitive roles. Johnson's transformation into Mma legend Mark Kerr is a departure from his recent action-packed blockbusters. The gritty biopic promises to showcase Johnson's acting talent and humanize a troubled character.

While Dwayne Johnson looks unrecognizable in his new A24 movie The Smashing Machine, this proves that the star is finally addressing the oldest criticism about his choice of movie roles. Since his movie career began, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been pulled in two divergent directions. While the star has appeared in many major blockbusters like Fast Five, the Jumanji movies, and Black Adam, he also balanced these out with smaller projects like Southland Tales, Pain & Gain, and Fighting With My Family. Ranking Dwayne Johnsons movies proves that these personal movies dont always fare better with critics than his blockbuster hits.

However, they address a...

Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its May highlights. The Pluto TV May 2024 schedule includes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month programming, more anime content, new channels, and new film additions.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience.

The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more.

Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV’s growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.

Pluto TV May 2024 Programming

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

To pay tribute, Pluto TV...

Mark Wahlberg is one of the most dedicated actors around in the industry. He has pushed himself physically and creatively, and his efforts have always paid dividends. Wahlberg has been setting goals from the get-go, and he has shown that no mountain is too high for him to climb.

The Departed actor maintains a very healthy lifestyle, and he has spoken about it in the past as well. Wahlberg has been a constant source of motivation, and his latest workout routine proves exactly why.

Mark Wahlberg is a gym freak (Source: The Fighter)

Mark Wahlberg shows off his grueling gym routine

Mark Wahlberg is one of Hollywood’s leading men, and he has left his mark with his choice of roles. He is extremely versatile, with an arms-length list of accolades to show off for it, including two Oscars.

Suggested“You’re unlikely to feel massive changes”: Bodybuilder Copies Mark Wahlberg Fitness Routine,...

Anthony Mackie has been a part of many notable films in Hollywood including Pain & Gain and Million Dollar Baby. However, there is no denying that a majority of his fame comes from his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Whether it is as Falcon or Captain America, Anthony Mackie holds a special place in the hearts of his fans.

Anthony Mackie as Falcon in the MCU

Therefore, it goes without saying that when fans spot the actor out and about in the city, they wouldn’t want to miss the golden opportunity of interacting with him. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t turn out how we expect them to. This is the story of a fan whose interaction with Anthony Mackie didn’t go quite how she had hoped, causing her to label the man as the ‘Rudest Human Being Alive.”

Is Anthony Mackie the Rudest Celebrity Alive?

A still...

Stan Lee’s favorite DC character could find a place in James Gunn’s Dcu if one director were to helm the film. In the earlier Dceu, reports suggested that Michael Bay was attached to direct a movie featuring the character Lobo. The Transformers director has a knack for creating movies that gamble with absurd characters and produce amazing results. He might be the right fit to handle this character of an intergalactic bounty hunter.

The character of Lobo could still get a solo project in James Gunn’s Dcu

Interestingly, Jason Momoa pitched a solo Lobo film to Gunn during the promotion for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Momoa became a fan of the minor Superman villain of the ’80s who became popular in the ’90s as a parody of grim and gritty characters who defined comics in that decade.

One Director Could Do Justice To Jason Momoa’s...

After garnering visceral reactions from the Sundance crowd in January, Kristen Stewart’s Love Lies Bleeding has opened to a whopping 91%, becoming her second highest-rated film in the Tomatometer. Announced back in 2022, the Twilight Star joined forces with Saint Maud director Rose Glass for her first collaboration with A24.

And while fans are thrilled by it, following Glass’ work on the acclaimed horror Saint Maud, her only feature film prior to this one, it’s reasonable to see why this might not be for everyone.

Kristen Stewart in the Love Lies Bleeding

Reviews for Love Lies Bleeding Calls It a Wild Ride Not Made for Everyone

Being Rose Glass’s second collaboration with A24, Love Lies Bleeding has been deemed by viewers a pretty wild ride, which doesn’t hold back from being gruesome at times. Starring Kristen Stewart as a bored gym worker Lou, who falls for her bi-sexual bodybuilding drifter Jackie,...

Great actors struggle with subpar material, changes in the industry, personal challenges, and collaboration dynamics, impacting their ability to make good movies. Navigating the complexities of the film industry requires talent, strategic decision-making, and perseverance for actors to consistently deliver quality performances. Even if actors haven't made good movies lately, their past roles serve as a reminder that they have the potential for greatness on the big screen.

Great actors who haven't made a good movie in years may face various factors contributing to this phenomenon. Firstly, script selection plays a pivotal role - even the most talented actors struggle with subpar material. Secondly, shifts in the film industry landscape, such as changes in audience preferences or market trends, can affect the types of roles available to established actors. Furthermore, personal choices or external circumstances - like prioritizing other projects or dealing with personal challenges - can impact an actor's career trajectory.

Mark Wahlberg’s sci-fi action series Transformers wasn’t as adult-oriented as some of his other films. Still, the actor had second thoughts about exposing Wahlberg to the films in their formative years.

Why Mark Wahlberg didn’t want his kids watching ‘Transformers’ Mark Wahlberg | Fred Duval/FilmMagic

Wahlberg picked up where Labeouf left off with the Transformers franchise. The actor led the series in the commercially successful Transformers Age of Extinction, and also in its sequel The Last Knight. In an interview with CBS, Wahlberg asserted that the movie brought him back to his childhood years.

“It’s as much fun as you can ever imagine,” Wahlberg said. “Anybody who’s ever been a kid, playing with big things, this is exactly what it’s like. Blowing things up, shooting guns…It’s amazing.”

However, Wahlberg quickly learned that it might not have been a good idea to expose...

The Smashing Machine can redeem The Rock's previous attempt at a more serious movie career trajectory. The movie demonstrates The Rock's range and could showcase his dramatic abilities. The Smashing Machine has the potential to improve The Rock's reputation as an actor and bring about a new era of projects for him.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's upcoming A24 movie The Smashing Machine can redeem an earlier attempt at a more serious movie career trajectory from nearly 11 years ago. Although prominently known for his wrestling career, The Rock has also established himself as one of the most famous actors working in Hollywood, with starring roles in multiple franchises, sequels, and reboots. From the Fast & Furious franchise to his string of comedies starring alongside Kevin Hart, The Rock is arguably one of the most dominant forces in the entertainment industry.

The Rock's early movie career saw the actor try his...

Mark Wahlberg and Michael Bay have collaborated for a couple of projects such as the Transformers movies. But as much as the two got along, Wahlberg confided Bay put him in a pretty weird position for one of his movies.

Mark Wahlberg once revealed what he found challenging working with Michael Bay Mark Wahlberg and Michael Bay | Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

Some people might think of Transformers when picturing Bay and Wahlberg working together. But their collaboration wasn’t just limited to the popular sci-fi franchise. Wahlberg also worked with Bay on the 2013 feature Pain and Gain. There, he played a real-life bodybuilder who committed several crimes to get rich fast.

Wahlberg shared that he was interested in the movie as soon as he read its script, especially since he was into weightlifting himself.

“I thought the story was fascinating. I’ve had this fascination with body building from a very young age.

Mark Wahlberg has been as passionate about fitness as he’s been with his acting career. His Pain and Gain co-star Dwayne Johnson has a very similar lifestyle as well. But there was one aspect of Wahlberg’s schedule that Johnson shared he couldn’t do.

Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg once revealed their workout schedules Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg | Uri Schanker/Getty Images

Wahlberg and Johnson have always been some of the most disciplined actors in the film industry. Johnson has often documented his grueling bodybuilding routine, which includes eating several high-protein meals a day and early Am workouts. Wahlberg’s work ethic isn’t too different.

“Oh, man. Between my physical fitness and my faith, I have so much discipline in my life. And I have such a positive outlook on life, the opportunities that I have, and the things I’ve been able to accomplish in my life,...

Here’s your guide to every movie and TV show leaving Netflix Canada in January 2024.

In case you missed it, we also covered all the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix Canada in December 2023.

Some great movies are leaving Netflix Canada in January 2024, including James Cameron’s award-winning juggernaut Titanic, beloved coming-of-age comedy 13 Going on 30, powerful WW2 drama The Pianist, and slasher switch-up Freaky.

Please Note: This is not the full list of everything leaving Netflix UK in January 2024. More departures will be announced throughout December 2023 and January 2024.

Movies and TV Shows Leaving Netflix Canada on January 1st, 2024 13 Going on 30 (2004) A Dog’s Purpose (2017) The Bride of Habaek (1 Season) Bridesmaids (2011) Burlesque (2010) The Change-Up (2011) Christmas Under Wraps (2014) Christmas With a View (2018) Countdown (2019) Cutthroat Island (1995) The Danish Girl (2015) Dreamgirls (2006) DreamWorks Shrek the Halls (1 Season) Falls Around Her (2018) Football-Inspired Workouts for All (2023) N Freaky (2020) Full Out 2: You Got This! (2020) The Girl on the Train...

Pain Hustlers tackles the greed of American capitalism and the lasting effects of the opioid crisis, shedding light on the loss of ethics and Big Pharma's corruption. The film is a cautionary tale of corporate greed and fraud, exposing how the American medical system was used for profit during the opioid crisis. Movies similar to Pain Hustlers include The Wolf of Wall Street, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Bad Education, Pain & Gain, Little Woods, Spring Breakers, Boogie Nights, Killing Them Softly, The Big Short, and Lord of War.

Netflix's Pain Hustlers, starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, has made its way to the streaming service, and it is the latest dramatization about the greed of American capitalism and the lasting effects of the opioid crisis. Directed by David Yates, Pain Hustlers sees Yates return to the more personal and dramatic type of film that kickstarted his career...

"The Wolf of Wall Street" is a cultural phenomenon, and these recommended movies capture the engaging crime and comedy elements of the film. "Moneyball," "Pain & Gain," and "The Big Short" all feature charismatic lead characters with unconventional thinking in their respective industries. These movies, like "The Wolf of Wall Street," explore themes of corruption, ambition, and the consequences of pleasure-seeking and vindictive personalities.

The Wolf of Wall Street wasn’t just one of the best films of 2013, it was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, spawning parodies, internet memes, and instantly quotable lines aplenty, and here are the best movies like Wolf of Wall Street. Martin Scorsese’s expletive-laden biographical crime comedy saga has become so much more than just a pop culture staple. The movie is the story of real-life scammer Jordan Belfort vividly brought to life thanks to standout performances from the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill,...

It’s the most spookiest time of the year, and you’ll find a smorgasbord of creepy content on the Hulu streaming service in October! Not only has the streamer secured recent theatrical releases like Cobweb and Slotherhouse for you, but Huluween is here again to make sure things go bump in the night.

Huluween highlights this year include the first season of Living for the Dead, which comes from the creators of Netflix’s popular Queer Eye. Join five queer ghost hunters – Alex Le May, Juju Bae, Ken Boggle, Logan Taylor and Roz Hernandez – as they travel to a range of the world’s most haunted locations in an attempt to help the living by healing the dead.

Hulu will also premiere Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House from director Andrew Renzi. The new documentary follows the story of “Navy Veteran turned master of horror” Russ McKamey. His home,...

Actor Mark Wahlberg stays in shape because he wants to live for as long as possible as he explains his intense workouts. The 52-year-old actor underwent intense physical training for roles in his films ‘Pain and Gain’ and ‘Infinite’ and whilst initially, his efforts were about how he looked, he now stays in shape because he wants to make sure he is around for a long time.

He told People: “For me, now, it’s much more about longevity than anything else. You know? Before it was about aesthetic when trying to get in shape. I want to live a long time. I feel better getting up early. If I don’t work out in the morning, I have a really hard time doing it towards the end of the day.”

The star went on to add that whilst he often feels like taking a day off if he...

Actor Mark Wahlberg stays in shape because he wants to live for as long as possible as he explains his intense workouts. The 52-year-old actor underwent intense physical training for roles in his films ‘Pain and Gain’ and ‘Infinite’ and whilst initially, his efforts were about how he looked, he now stays in shape because he wants to make sure he is around for a long time.

He told People: “For me, now, it’s much more about longevity than anything else. You know? Before it was about aesthetic when trying to get in shape. I want to live a long time. I feel better getting up early. If I don’t work out in the morning, I have a really hard time doing it towards the end of the day.”

The star went on to add that whilst he often feels like taking a day off if he...

Actor Mark Wahlberg has been a part of Hollywood for a very long time, even becoming somewhat of a meme due to his way of speaking. Thinking about his own future in the industry now, the actor is making it seem bleak, even saying that he doesn’t think he will be acting in Hollywood for too long.

‘The Departed’ actor in a session with ‘Cigar Aficionado’ magazine, opened about his past, present and future business pursuits. Notably, the 52-year-old star has questioned his longevity in the industry, wondering just how much longer he can stand in front of cameras, as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.

“Well, I’m certainly working harder now than ever. Certain businesses, you kind of build them, pass them on or you exit. Hopefully my kids, we’ll see what their interests are, but I don’t think that I’ll be acting that much longer...

Actor Mark Wahlberg has been a part of Hollywood for a very long time, even becoming somewhat of a meme due to his way of speaking. Thinking about his own future in the industry now, the actor is making it seem bleak, even saying that he doesn’t think he will be acting in Hollywood for too long.

‘The Departed’ actor in a session with ‘Cigar Aficionado’ magazine, opened about his past, present and future business pursuits. Notably, the 52-year-old star has questioned his longevity in the industry, wondering just how much longer he can stand in front of cameras, as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.

“Well, I’m certainly working harder now than ever. Certain businesses, you kind of build them, pass them on or you exit. Hopefully my kids, we’ll see what their interests are, but I don’t think that I’ll be acting that much longer...

Whenever you see a film that opens with the words “based on real events”, you can be sure of two things. One, you’re going to have a good time. Two, that this film will probably contain about as much factual material as I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! contains butter.

But we don’t care!

We’re not just talking about biopics or historical films here, we’re talking about crime movies like Pain & Gain, Catch Me If You Can, romances like It Could Happen to You, and crime romances like I Love You Phillip Morris. And of course the horror genre absolutely loves a “Based On A True Story” title card and poster slogan. The Amityville Horror, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and all The Conjuring movies have one (making the last the first ever Based On A True Cinematic Universe).

So the question is,...

Michael Bay was a decade into his film directing career when Steven Spielberg and "Transformers" beckoned. He'd established himself as a maestro of mayhem — or, as we call it now, "Bayhem." He made the $19 million budgeted "Bad Boys" look like a $75 million action extravaganza, and the $75 million budgeted "The Rock" look like one of the most expensive action movies ever made. Had Bay arrived on the scene in the 1980s, he would've been making high-style, ultra-violent shoot-em-ups with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Unfortunately, at the turn of the millennium, four-quadrant tentpole blockbusters were all the rage, which meant Bay had to stifle his R-rated urges and deliver PG-13 spectacle for maximum worldwide grosses. He delivered with "Armageddon," and, to a lesser degree, the distressingly bloodless "Pearl Harbor," which gave him carte blanche to make one of the most morally reprehensible (yet spectacularly entertaining) studio action movies of all time...

As Warner Bros. Discovery rethinks its streaming and licensing strategy, the studio has begun to license out several of its HBO and Max properties to outside streaming services. Among these shows is Ballers, the sports comedy drama starring and executive produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which ran for five seasons from 2015 to 2019. Now available to stream on Netflix, Ballers has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity thanks to the change in platforms, opening up the show to new, bigger audiences. Ballers has the distinction of being led by Johnson in his most nuanced and well-rounded role to date, providing a surprising amount of vulnerability for the global superstar.

Created by Stephen Levinson, Ballers follows Spencer Strasmore (Johnson), a former NFL player who parlays his life experiences to become a financial manager to current NFL athletes. As Spencer expands his business into a growing empire within the professional sports industry, he...

Rebel Wilson needed stitches after a stunt went wrong on the set of her movie “Bride Hard,” an indie film that was granted a waiver to film during the SAG-AFTRA strike.

The “Pitch Perfect” actress shared a photo of herself with a bloodied nose to her Instagram story, which was screencapped by Entertainment Tonight. She wrote in the caption, “Not the way I wanted to end this movie! 3 stitches and in hospital last night after a stunt accident at 4am.”

While most Hollywood production has been shut down, independent company Balcony 9 Productions was granted a strike waiver by SAG-AFTRA for the Simon West-directed action comedy.

The movie is set at a wedding where the bridal party is taken hostage by mercenaries, who have no idea that the maid of honor (Wilson) is actually a secret agent, who’s “ready to rain hell-fire upon anyone who would ruin...

The actual plot of Michael Bay's 2009 sci-fi actioner "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is rather oblique. In 17,000 Bce, Transformers used specialized, high-tech, sun-killing solar collectors to gather energy from the galaxy's stars. Their ethical code forbid them from snuffing out stars in solar systems that supported life, but one Transformer defied said ethic to deplete Earth's sun. That Transformer was excommunicated and became the first Decepticon. Fast forward to 2009, and the modern-day Decepticons are intent on activating the ancient solar collector once again. It's hidden inside one of the Pyramids of Giza. 

"Revenge of the Fallen" was filmed in several locations in the United States, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and remote places in New Mexico, and Arizona. The Pyramid sequences were indeed filmed in Cairo, and the footage of ancient Egyptian cities was filmed in Petra, Jordan. Many filmgoers might recognize Petra from the climax of the 1989 film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,...

The Twisted Metal video game franchise is being adapted into a TV series by Peacock, and the news so far including cast updates, story teases, and especially the trailer has created no small amount of interest (even outside those who've played the games). The Twisted Metal video game series began in 1995 and is known for its vehicular gameplay, chaotic environments, and bizarre characters. The main character is Sweet Tooth the Clown, who hosts a tournament where opponents take part in destructive battles to the death using customized armored vehicles. Between the colorful characters, the dark humor, and the violence, Twisted Metal is almost like a mechanical Mortal Kombat.

While Twisted Metal isn't the first video game IP that comes to mind that could make for a great TV series, it has the potential to show that even traditionally multiplayer-focused games with a limited story still can be made into solid shows.

Cult indie icons Deeper have announced their new album Careful!, out September 8th, with its lead single “Build a Bridge” streaming now. Along with the news, the band have revealed their 2023 tour dates.

Careful! marks Deeper’s third album overall and their debut for Sub Pop: “I wanted these to be interesting songs, but in a way where a two-year-old would vibe out to it,” the band’s Nic Gohl said in a statement, naming “coked-out Bowie” as a major influence. “It’s pop music, basically… We’ve always talked about how we didn’t want to stay in one genre as a band.”

Pop melodies drive “Build a Bridge,” but they’re undercut with Deeper’s classic pointed, jittery guitars that make the track at once catchy and a little unnerving. Its lyrics reckon with finding — while, perhaps, also losing — yourself: “A troubled life/ I saw the mirror/ Is this really what you need?...

Exclusive: Ed Harris (Westworld), Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery) and Natalie Morales (No Hard Feelings) have closed deals to lead My Dead Friend Zoe, a dark dramedy about two generations of veterans, family and friendship, which Kyle Hausmann-Stokes will direct in his feature debut.

The film written by Hausmann-Stokes and A.J. Bermudez tells the story of a female veteran (Martin-Green) engaged in a mysterious but comfortable friendship with her wise-cracking (and dead) best friend from the Army (Morales). When the vet is summoned to the remote lake house of her estranged Vietnam vet grandfather (Harris), she is tasked with providing the one thing he refuses…help.

Pic is based on Merit x Zoe, a short that Hausmann-Stokes co-wrote and directed last year, and both films draw inspiration from his real-life experiences during and after the military. A graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Hausmann-Stokes served five years in...

Throughout his impressive acting career, Dwayne Johnson has played starring roles in both instant classics like Moana and disappointments like Tooth Fairy. Johnson first rose to prominence as a wrestler in the WWE under the ring name “The Rock,” but it wasn’t long before he brought his charisma and star power to the big screen, becoming one of the best wrestlers turned actors. The Rock is one of the last remaining movie stars who can attract audiences to a film based on his involvement alone. In a blockbuster landscape dominated by franchises, Johnson’s box office draw has made him a franchise unto himself.

Johnson has proven himself as both a charming action hero and a zany comedic performer. In his best movies, like The Other Guys or Pain & Gain, he plays both at the same time. The Rock has appeared in a wide range of different projects,...

Netflix’s Killer Sally docuseries explored the true crime story of Sally McNeil. On Valentine’s Day, the Marine and bodybuilder fatally shot her husband, Ray McNeil, after years of abuse. The case gained national attention due to Sally and Ray’s bodybuilding careers. Sally served 19-to-life for the murder. But her story in Killer Sally is not the only murder crime committed by a bodybuilder.

Bodybuilder and Marine Sally McNeil in ‘Killer Sally’ | via Netflix Sally’s crime in ‘Killer Sally’ does not compare to bodybuilder Gordon Kimbrough’s murder case

In 1993, news hit of a professional bodybuilder committing a horrific murder. According to a New York Times article, Gordon Kimbrough was “a chemical machine.” He used various steroids and drugs to reach a perfectly built physique. Kimbrough and his then-girlfriend Kristy Ramsey were well-known in San Francisco for their bodybuilding careers.

Their relationship was rocky as Kimbrough had affairs and physically abused Ramsey.

Oscar and BAFTA-winning film producer David Parfitt is hoping to reunite with French producer Philippe Carcassonne following their successful collaboration on Florian Zeller’s Oscar-winning drama The Father.

Parfitt revealed his plans during a masterclass at the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra talent incubator event on Sunday.

“He [Carcassonne] is developing something really interesting based on an Israeli novel called Pain, which he commissioned as a French screenplay but they have decided they want to do it in England in English,” Parfitt clarified after the talk.

The 2019 novel by Zeruya Shalev revolves around a woman revisiting the double trauma of being caught up in a terror attack and abandonment by a lover when he comes back into her life a decade later.

Carcassonne’s partner, the actress and director Anne Fontaine, whose credits include Coco Before Chanel, is attached to direct the film, in what would be her first English-language production.

The oldest filmmakers in Hollywood were physical comics, and they can all rest easy knowing Adam Devine is upholding their tradition. The "Righteous Gemstones" star is best known for his work as a comedian, but he also loves performing his own stunts — the more dangerous the better. One stunt was so extreme that production wanted a double to step in, but Devine insisted on going through with it himself.

"The Righteous Gemstones" is far from Devine's first foray into dangerous stunt work. "Workaholics" also featured a lot of physical comedy that Devine had to commit to mind, soul, and, body. Luckily, his commitment paid off, and the series earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination. "I'm very excited and happy that the Academy took notice," the series co-creator said in a 2013 interview with Join the Synergy. "It looks like I really hurt myself every time, 'cause I do. It's very painful.

If you thought the PG-13 version of "M3GAN" was mouthy, you might want to cover your ears for the unrated cut, now available on Peacock. Shortly after the surprisingly touching horror comedy hit theaters, director Gerard Johnstone and screenwriter Akela Cooper both made it known that the original script was gorier than what was shown in theaters, and teased the possibility of an unrated cut as much of the original gore was already filmed but edited out for a PG-13 release. Luckily, Blumhouse and Universal Pictures made the brilliant decision to release the gorier cut of "M3GAN" on Peacock, which is now available to stream.

There are some definite differences between the two films, some more noticeable than others, and may help make your decision whether to go with the theatrical cut or the new, unrated release. Obvious spoilers ahead, but there are the all of differences between the two versions of "M3GAN.