After the Australian debut of his science-fiction thriller Upgrade at the Sydney Film Festival last week, Leigh Whannell was ambushed by fans. "There was a lot of pale skin and Saw DVDs to autograph," says the Los Angeles-based Australian screenwriter-actor-director.
She may not seek public accolades for helping make so many of our favorite movies, but she damn well deserves them. If ever there was a filmmaker who didn't need defending it's Kathleen Kennedy .
But while attempts to capture dance crazes on celluloid haven't always met with success , there are some that have stood the test of time and still worthy of repeat viewings - even if it's just for that "feel-good factor". For those looking for a pick-me up from a rain-soaked, post-Suzy Cato depression, or simply wanting to see something other than David Seymour twerking, then you should check out Before he confused and challenged audiences with last year's Mother! , Darren Aronofsky shocked audiences with this psychological thriller about a ballet dancer who slowly begins to lose her mind.
I don't know about you, but I'm still buzzing about last week's exciting Halloween reboot trailer. October can't get here soon enough.
Swingers and Old School actor Vince Vaughn has been released from a California jail following his Sunday arrest for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. E! News said Manhattan Beach Police stopped Vaughn, 48, at a sobriety checkpoint and took him into custody because they suspected he was was intoxicated.
'Incredibles 2' returns 14 years later and picks up right where Pixar's original animated classic ended. Writer/director Brad Bird explains why and what you should know about the sequel, which arrives in theaters this weekend.
Lately, the world has had plenty of chances to remember that the Roots' Black Thought is a god-level rapper. There was the incredible Funkmaster Flex freestyle that Black Thought did last year.
It's no secret that the horror genre is in a bit of a renaissance right now. A ton of new and original concepts have been brought to the silver screen over the past few years, resulting in massive both critical and box office successes.
Fiona Thomas is a mental health blogger talking openly about depression and anxiety over at www.fionalikestoblog.com and tweeting @fionalikes It's true: you can infer a lot about someone if they don't leave a tip at a restaurant or, worse, clicks their fingers at a server. With over 10 years of experience in the catering industry, I like to think I've learned a thing or two.