The Brat Pack helped define the 1980s, that disillusioned group who navigated Saturday detentions, unrequited love and eventually adulthood. With a rotating group that featured the likes of Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and so many more, the Brat Pack label served both as a play on the “Rat Pack” and a fitting stamp that laid out their reputation…And some of them hated it…
During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of documentary Brats, director Andrew McCarthy – who starred in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire and 1987’s Pretty in Pink – said that he originally thought the label was “horrible” but came around to it much later. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently. I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and it seemed frozen in the past.
During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of documentary Brats, director Andrew McCarthy – who starred in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire and 1987’s Pretty in Pink – said that he originally thought the label was “horrible” but came around to it much later. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently. I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and it seemed frozen in the past.
- 6/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Actor Jon Cryer, known for starring in the popular sitcom Two and a Half Men, has recently opened up about his association with the 80s ensemble of young stars known as The Brat Pack. The subject of Andrew McCarthy’s latest documentary, The Brat Pack comprised young stars of the era such as Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, and Demi Moore, known for their frequent presence on the big screen.
Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men
While Cryer was also considered to be part of the group, and even makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary, Brats, the actor has recently shared that he did not perceive himself as cool enough to be classified as a core member.
The Two and a Half Men Star on His Association With The Brat Pack
While starring in the 1984 romantic comedy, No Small Affair, actor Jon Cryer and Demi Moore briefly dated,...
Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men
While Cryer was also considered to be part of the group, and even makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary, Brats, the actor has recently shared that he did not perceive himself as cool enough to be classified as a core member.
The Two and a Half Men Star on His Association With The Brat Pack
While starring in the 1984 romantic comedy, No Small Affair, actor Jon Cryer and Demi Moore briefly dated,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Brat Pack were icons to those who grew up in the 1980s.
The young stars' were in all the coming-of-age movies that shaped us.
One might think they had it all, but the "Brat Pack" label was not ideal for them.
Brat Pack Inception
It was June 10, 1985.
St. Elmo's Fire, featuring stars like Rob Lowe, was set to premiere just fifteen days later.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
John Hughes' The Breakfast Club had premiered a few months prior, on February 10.
June 10 changed the world as we knew it.
It was the day David Blum published this article in New York Magazine, branding several young stars with the "Brat Pack" label.
The initial article mentioned stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe of St. Elmo's Fire, the three men with whom Blum spent a night on the town before writing the article.
The young stars' were in all the coming-of-age movies that shaped us.
One might think they had it all, but the "Brat Pack" label was not ideal for them.
Brat Pack Inception
It was June 10, 1985.
St. Elmo's Fire, featuring stars like Rob Lowe, was set to premiere just fifteen days later.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
John Hughes' The Breakfast Club had premiered a few months prior, on February 10.
June 10 changed the world as we knew it.
It was the day David Blum published this article in New York Magazine, branding several young stars with the "Brat Pack" label.
The initial article mentioned stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe of St. Elmo's Fire, the three men with whom Blum spent a night on the town before writing the article.
- 6/8/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Hulu’s recent Bon Jovi Documentary has reignited an interest in the music of the 80s and 90s. Now, Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s new Brat Pack documentary promises to delve into the movies of the 80s and a group of actors known as The Brat Pack.
Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack – YouTube Who Coined The Phrase ‘The Brat Pack’?
Before the phrase “The Brat Pack,” actors such as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez were actors. However, after that monicker, their lives changed. This happened in 1985 when New York Magazine writer David Blum decided to make a play on the “Rat Pack.” This trio consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., a group considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although this was a clever label, it wound up haunting many actors in this group. That is because their livelihood as actors was negatively affected by this label.
Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack – YouTube Who Coined The Phrase ‘The Brat Pack’?
Before the phrase “The Brat Pack,” actors such as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez were actors. However, after that monicker, their lives changed. This happened in 1985 when New York Magazine writer David Blum decided to make a play on the “Rat Pack.” This trio consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., a group considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although this was a clever label, it wound up haunting many actors in this group. That is because their livelihood as actors was negatively affected by this label.
- 6/8/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Andrew McCarthy’s documentary Brats, based on his book Brats: An ’80s Story, offers an intimate exploration of the Brat Pack — a group of young actors who became cultural icons in the 1980s. Through candid interviews and nostalgic reflections, McCarthy delves into the nostalgia of the “Brat Pack” label, coined by journalist David Blum in a 1985 New York magazine article. This term, intended as a playful nod to the Rat Pack of the 1950s and ’60s, had lasting effects on the careers and personal lives of its members.
McCarthy reunites with his past co-stars including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen in more than 30 years. This reunion aims to answer a central question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack? The documentary’s real-time narration by McCarthy adds a sense of immediacy,...
McCarthy reunites with his past co-stars including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen in more than 30 years. This reunion aims to answer a central question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack? The documentary’s real-time narration by McCarthy adds a sense of immediacy,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
What are we to make of the fact that Andrew McCarthy’s first effort as a documentary filmmaker is a bitter excoriation of the Brat Pack tag that defined him — and is also ostentatiously named after it?
It would be just ducky to be able to report that “Brats” is the inside deep-dive we might wish it to be. But really, it’s a lightly-indulgent passion project that leaves us wanting so much more.
McCarthy begins by noting frankly that “we were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with.” The “we,” of course, also refers to Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, as well as Pack-adjacent stars like James Spader, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer. The cool kids of ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” they were...
It would be just ducky to be able to report that “Brats” is the inside deep-dive we might wish it to be. But really, it’s a lightly-indulgent passion project that leaves us wanting so much more.
McCarthy begins by noting frankly that “we were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with.” The “we,” of course, also refers to Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, as well as Pack-adjacent stars like James Spader, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer. The cool kids of ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” they were...
- 6/8/2024
- by Elizabeth Weitzman
- The Wrap
The Brat Pack is a group of actors given that nickname in the 1980s.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
The 1980s was the age of the Brat Pack.
Before the phrase was even coined in 1985, many of the young actors later named Brat Pack members starred in unforgettable films.
In preparation for the release of the 2024 documentary Brats, we're looking at that explosion of Brat Pack movies and what made them so special.
Defining the Brat Pack and Their Films
Before we can delve into what made the Brat Pack films great, we must define them.
There are varying opinions about which movies are actual Brat Pack films.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Most people seem to agree that to be considered a Brat Pack film, a movie had to come out between 1983 and 1990 and include at least two Brat Pack actors.
The only problem is that everyone's list of Brat Pack actors seems different.
Journalist David Blum coined the phrase "Brat Pack" in his 1985 article,...
Before the phrase was even coined in 1985, many of the young actors later named Brat Pack members starred in unforgettable films.
In preparation for the release of the 2024 documentary Brats, we're looking at that explosion of Brat Pack movies and what made them so special.
Defining the Brat Pack and Their Films
Before we can delve into what made the Brat Pack films great, we must define them.
There are varying opinions about which movies are actual Brat Pack films.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Most people seem to agree that to be considered a Brat Pack film, a movie had to come out between 1983 and 1990 and include at least two Brat Pack actors.
The only problem is that everyone's list of Brat Pack actors seems different.
Journalist David Blum coined the phrase "Brat Pack" in his 1985 article,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Image Source: Universal Picture Home Entertainment In the 1980s, writer/director John Hughes‘ films became a part of movie pop culture. The films defined a young generation of audiences, relating to the teen angst and issues explored in the movies. Along with those movies, they also turned Molly Ringwald into a movie star. Ringwald worked with Hughes on three films, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink (Hughes wrote it). Their collaboration was beloved. Each of these films had an impact on not only audiences but on Ringwald personally and professionally. Hughes’ impact is still felt today, with new audiences being introduced to the films even more than three decades after they were released. Speaking at The Breakfast Club Reunion Panel at Steely Con, Ringwald recalled making the iconic 1980s teen movie with Hughes and the very special work relationship they had. (Click on the media bar below...
- 6/7/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
In an anticipated gathering, Andrew McCarthy reunites with iconic stars from the 80s Brat Pack in a new Hulu documentary titled Brats. This heartfelt documentary, directed by McCarthy himself, brings together notable figures like Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, and Demi Moore to reflect on their time as part of the Brat Pack phenomenon. The Filmmaking Perspective The documentary provides an intimate look into the cultural impact of classic films such as The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo’s Fire. McCarthy, whose film credits include these seminal works, dives deep into what it meant to be a part of this exclusive group.
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Many things made the 1980s a unique decade, including big hair, brightly colored outfits, and MTV music videos.
The movies of the '80s were especially iconic. This decade gave us The Goonies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, and many more greats.
It was also the period when the Brat Pack was taking Hollywood by storm.
The Era of Teen Movie Cast Repetition
On February 15, 1985, the John Hughes classic coming-of-age teen flick The Breakfast Club, about five teens stuck in Saturday detention, premiered.
A few months later, St. Elmo's Fire was released.
It was another hit movie about the ups and downs of relationships and love featuring stars like Andrew McCarthy.
Related: 11 Characters Who Have the Worst Luck in Love
Other teen movies, such as Sixteen Candles (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986), also premiered around that same time.
As a young kid in the '80s, I vividly recall...
The movies of the '80s were especially iconic. This decade gave us The Goonies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, and many more greats.
It was also the period when the Brat Pack was taking Hollywood by storm.
The Era of Teen Movie Cast Repetition
On February 15, 1985, the John Hughes classic coming-of-age teen flick The Breakfast Club, about five teens stuck in Saturday detention, premiered.
A few months later, St. Elmo's Fire was released.
It was another hit movie about the ups and downs of relationships and love featuring stars like Andrew McCarthy.
Related: 11 Characters Who Have the Worst Luck in Love
Other teen movies, such as Sixteen Candles (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986), also premiered around that same time.
As a young kid in the '80s, I vividly recall...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
In recent years, Netflix has made a lot of changes to its standard operating procedures, and one that is becoming increasingly part of its release plans is breaking up series into blocks. The world’s largest streaming service will release the second half of “Bridgerton” Season 3 in June looking to capitalize on the success of the first four episodes that were released last month. Also coming to the streaming giant this month will be the final season of fantasy drama series “Sweet Tooth,” the Glen Powell-led action comedy “The Hitman” and much more.
Netflix offers three different subscription options, on the low end is the Standard With Ads option for just $6.99 per month. However, if you prefer your streaming without commercial interruptions, you can opt for the Standard plan for $15.49 monthly or the Premium option for $22.99.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com What are the 5 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials...
Netflix offers three different subscription options, on the low end is the Standard With Ads option for just $6.99 per month. However, if you prefer your streaming without commercial interruptions, you can opt for the Standard plan for $15.49 monthly or the Premium option for $22.99.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com What are the 5 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
With a new month comes many new choices for Netflix viewers, and three of the choices stand out. June looks excellent on Netflix.
There is something for everyone and every situation, including Detective Pikachu and The Lego Movie for kids, The Divergent Movie for sci-fi fans, and the Conjuring trilogy for horror fans.
Another good option is the Godzilla Minus One movie, which, as Monsters and Critics reported, just dropped on Netflix.
All those are good options, but three top picks should not be missed: one for drama fans, a throwback for sci-fi fans, and one of the best coming-of-age films ever made.
The first is a Spanish offering named Raising Voices. It is an all-too-familiar tale of sexual assault that immediately grips viewers. Raising Voices, Episode 1, is streaming on Netflix today and should not be missed.
The caption on the trailer reads, “When a 17-year-old reports a sexual assault at her high school,...
There is something for everyone and every situation, including Detective Pikachu and The Lego Movie for kids, The Divergent Movie for sci-fi fans, and the Conjuring trilogy for horror fans.
Another good option is the Godzilla Minus One movie, which, as Monsters and Critics reported, just dropped on Netflix.
All those are good options, but three top picks should not be missed: one for drama fans, a throwback for sci-fi fans, and one of the best coming-of-age films ever made.
The first is a Spanish offering named Raising Voices. It is an all-too-familiar tale of sexual assault that immediately grips viewers. Raising Voices, Episode 1, is streaming on Netflix today and should not be missed.
The caption on the trailer reads, “When a 17-year-old reports a sexual assault at her high school,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
A sexy comedy featuring man-of-the-moment Glen Powell posing as an undercover hitman, Jessica Alba kicking ass in an all-action revenge tale, the inimitable David Letterman interviewing a new round of guests, the continuing saga of Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, the return of a beloved fantasy series and the story of the most iconic franchise in cheerleading are among the standout new additions to Netflix in June.
Returning in June on Netflix is the third season of the fantasy series Sweet Tooth. Based on the beloved comic book series created by Jeff Lemire, the show tells the story of society after it has been decimated by a virus and human-animal hybrids begin to appear. The focus of the show is Gus, a young half-human, half-deer boy who is looking for his mother. Season one of Sweet Tooth debuted in June 2021, with season two arriving last June. The third season launches...
Returning in June on Netflix is the third season of the fantasy series Sweet Tooth. Based on the beloved comic book series created by Jeff Lemire, the show tells the story of society after it has been decimated by a virus and human-animal hybrids begin to appear. The focus of the show is Gus, a young half-human, half-deer boy who is looking for his mother. Season one of Sweet Tooth debuted in June 2021, with season two arriving last June. The third season launches...
- 6/1/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s list of new releases for June 2024 look suspiciously like last month’s.
That’s because the biggest item on the schedule is Bridgerton season 3 once again. The final four episodes of Bridgerton‘s third season will premiere on June 13. Polin fans everywhere, rejoice! Other TV items of note this month include the third and final season of Sweet Tooth (June 6), Worst Roommate Ever season 2 (June 26), and That ’90s Show Part 2 (June 28).
Bridgerton aside, Netflix’s original movie options this month might be even more impressive than the TV slate. Richard Linklater’s Hitman, which stars Glen Powell as the titular assassin, premieres on June 7. That will be followed by documentary Black Barbie on June 19, the Jessica Alba-starring Trigger Warning on June 21, and romcom A Family Affair on June 28
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.
That’s because the biggest item on the schedule is Bridgerton season 3 once again. The final four episodes of Bridgerton‘s third season will premiere on June 13. Polin fans everywhere, rejoice! Other TV items of note this month include the third and final season of Sweet Tooth (June 6), Worst Roommate Ever season 2 (June 26), and That ’90s Show Part 2 (June 28).
Bridgerton aside, Netflix’s original movie options this month might be even more impressive than the TV slate. Richard Linklater’s Hitman, which stars Glen Powell as the titular assassin, premieres on June 7. That will be followed by documentary Black Barbie on June 19, the Jessica Alba-starring Trigger Warning on June 21, and romcom A Family Affair on June 28
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Jenny Mollen’s and Jason Biggs’ next date night will likely capture more attention than usual.
The actors, husband and wife, on Saturday will attempt to revive a cable-tv mainstay for decidedly new purposes. When “Dinner & A Movie” debuted on TBS in 1995, it did so in an era when cable had yet to gain its fullest traction. A male-and-female duo gabbed and quibbled about movies such as “Breakfast Club” or “Fargo” and scarfed up gourmet snacks before throwing to a commercial. In return, executives hoped, viewers would stick around longer than they might otherwise. In 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery, TBS’ corporate parent, wants to use a retooled version of the show — off the air since 2011 — to throw a spotlight on everything from the company’s movies to the chefs from its Food Network.
When Biggs and Mollen watch “Aquaman,” they will do so accompanied by a seafood extravaganza created by a popular Food Network personality,...
The actors, husband and wife, on Saturday will attempt to revive a cable-tv mainstay for decidedly new purposes. When “Dinner & A Movie” debuted on TBS in 1995, it did so in an era when cable had yet to gain its fullest traction. A male-and-female duo gabbed and quibbled about movies such as “Breakfast Club” or “Fargo” and scarfed up gourmet snacks before throwing to a commercial. In return, executives hoped, viewers would stick around longer than they might otherwise. In 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery, TBS’ corporate parent, wants to use a retooled version of the show — off the air since 2011 — to throw a spotlight on everything from the company’s movies to the chefs from its Food Network.
When Biggs and Mollen watch “Aquaman,” they will do so accompanied by a seafood extravaganza created by a popular Food Network personality,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
What kind of movies do you think of when you feel nostalgic for the decade of the 1980s? Probably, it’s such sci-fi hits as Blade Runner (1982) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), or a romcom, like When Harry Met Sally (1989)?
Indeed, these 80s gems were all influential enough to be inscribed in movie history. However, there was a film that became definitive for the whole generation of back-then teenagers and, moreover, hasn’t lost its relevance over the years at all.
Its plot revolves around five high school students of different social statuses, interests and ways of life: there are a rebel, a school queen, an outcast, a nerd and a jock. In spite of the fact they hate each other, the teens are forced to spend the whole Saturday in detention together with their authoritarian vice principal, and it’s going to be a long day.
Indeed, these 80s gems were all influential enough to be inscribed in movie history. However, there was a film that became definitive for the whole generation of back-then teenagers and, moreover, hasn’t lost its relevance over the years at all.
Its plot revolves around five high school students of different social statuses, interests and ways of life: there are a rebel, a school queen, an outcast, a nerd and a jock. In spite of the fact they hate each other, the teens are forced to spend the whole Saturday in detention together with their authoritarian vice principal, and it’s going to be a long day.
- 5/29/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
10. Booksmart (2019)
Not all sacrifices are necessary, no matter what you’re told. Two bookworm high school grads learn that their classmates also got accepted to colleges, meaning they have been sacrificing their social lives for nothing all these years. In a dire attempt to make up for that time, they decide to at least make their graduation memorable. You can watch Booksmart on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. Coda (2021)
Some teenagers need to make hard choices early in life. A young girl is the only hearing member of her deaf family and is used to helping them. When the family business is under attack, they need her more than ever — but she also has a unique, one-and-gone chance to pursue her dreams at a college of music…
You can watch Coda on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
8. The Breakfast Club (1985)
As punishment for their misdeeds, five teenagers have...
Not all sacrifices are necessary, no matter what you’re told. Two bookworm high school grads learn that their classmates also got accepted to colleges, meaning they have been sacrificing their social lives for nothing all these years. In a dire attempt to make up for that time, they decide to at least make their graduation memorable. You can watch Booksmart on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. Coda (2021)
Some teenagers need to make hard choices early in life. A young girl is the only hearing member of her deaf family and is used to helping them. When the family business is under attack, they need her more than ever — but she also has a unique, one-and-gone chance to pursue her dreams at a college of music…
You can watch Coda on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
8. The Breakfast Club (1985)
As punishment for their misdeeds, five teenagers have...
- 5/28/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Molly Ringwald appeared on Marc Maron’s “Wtf” podcast (via People magazine) and revealed that she’s tried to convince her 20-year-old daughter not to become an actor because of how difficult it is for young women in Hollywood. Ringwald, an icon of 1980s teen movies thanks to roles in “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and more, said she was taken advantage of as a young actor — and that it’s nearly impossible not to be as a woman growing up in Hollywood.
“I never really felt like I was part of a community when I was in Hollywood, just because I was so young, really,” Ringwald said. “I wasn’t into going out to clubs. I feel like I’m more social now than I was then. I was just too young.”
“Well, you’re lucky you didn’t get taken advantage of or got into some sort of horrible situation,...
“I never really felt like I was part of a community when I was in Hollywood, just because I was so young, really,” Ringwald said. “I wasn’t into going out to clubs. I feel like I’m more social now than I was then. I was just too young.”
“Well, you’re lucky you didn’t get taken advantage of or got into some sort of horrible situation,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Sean Diddy Combs was at the center of a movie based on his protege Biggie Smalls called Notorious. The feature had Antwone Fisher star Derek Luke portray the music mogul. But initially, Luke declined to play the part.
Derek Luke felt there would be too much heat on him if he played Diddy Derek Luke | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Luke had some strong reservations against playing Diddy in Notorious. The biopic would follow Bad Boys artist B.I.G. from childhood and on to his ascent to rap superstardom. Luke would become aware of the project way before the film was fully realized. But at the time, Luke was given very little details about what to expect from the feature.
“One of Puff’s guards sent word that they wanted to holla and I was like, ‘Word, okay.’ So I met him, greeted him, nothing to it,” Luke said in an interview with The Breakfast Club.
Derek Luke felt there would be too much heat on him if he played Diddy Derek Luke | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Luke had some strong reservations against playing Diddy in Notorious. The biopic would follow Bad Boys artist B.I.G. from childhood and on to his ascent to rap superstardom. Luke would become aware of the project way before the film was fully realized. But at the time, Luke was given very little details about what to expect from the feature.
“One of Puff’s guards sent word that they wanted to holla and I was like, ‘Word, okay.’ So I met him, greeted him, nothing to it,” Luke said in an interview with The Breakfast Club.
- 5/25/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lamar Odom admitted that he still considers Khloe Kardashian his “wife.” He’s in love with her and wants her back in his life. The NBA alum is missing his ex-wife lately. Keep on reading to learn more.
Khloe Kardashian’s – Ex-Husband Speaks Out
Lamar Odom is still connected to the Kardashian-Jenner clan. But he doesn’t mind. He’s been open about his feelings for his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian. They married in 2009 after just two months of dating. In 2013, they separated but didn’t finalize their divorce until 2016.
That was also around the same time Khloe got involved with her on-and-off baby daddy Tristan Thompson. Lamar recently shared a confession about his ex-wife. He shared the status of their present-day relationship. He admitted that his substance abuse was the reason for their divorce.
“I wish I could have been more of a man. It still bothers me to this day,...
Khloe Kardashian’s – Ex-Husband Speaks Out
Lamar Odom is still connected to the Kardashian-Jenner clan. But he doesn’t mind. He’s been open about his feelings for his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian. They married in 2009 after just two months of dating. In 2013, they separated but didn’t finalize their divorce until 2016.
That was also around the same time Khloe got involved with her on-and-off baby daddy Tristan Thompson. Lamar recently shared a confession about his ex-wife. He shared the status of their present-day relationship. He admitted that his substance abuse was the reason for their divorce.
“I wish I could have been more of a man. It still bothers me to this day,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
While The Kardashians have returned to screens with their Season 5 premiere, that isn’t the only thing happening in the Kardashian world. Recently, Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband, Lamar Odom, came forward with a confession about her. Undeniably, the pair has seen many good and bad days along their journey. But Lamar gives an update on their current status.
Lamar Odom Offers Updates In A Recent Interview
Admittedly, Lamar Odom will always be connected to The Kardashians stars. As anyone in a high-profile relationship knows, the world is witnessing their life as it plays out. In Khloe Kardashian and Lamar’s case, there were some very low points in the relationship. Originally, Lamar and Khloe made each other’s acquaintance at a party she was hosting. After meeting at a club, the two dated for one month before racing down the aisle to marriage in 2009. In 2013, they called things off, but...
Lamar Odom Offers Updates In A Recent Interview
Admittedly, Lamar Odom will always be connected to The Kardashians stars. As anyone in a high-profile relationship knows, the world is witnessing their life as it plays out. In Khloe Kardashian and Lamar’s case, there were some very low points in the relationship. Originally, Lamar and Khloe made each other’s acquaintance at a party she was hosting. After meeting at a club, the two dated for one month before racing down the aisle to marriage in 2009. In 2013, they called things off, but...
- 5/23/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Andrew McCarthy has written and directed Brats, and his documentary about The Brat Pack arrives in June. Here’s the first trailer.
Tearing up the 1980s, both on and off cinema screens, was a bunch of young performers who earned themselves the collective name of The Brat Pack.
The group was made up of the likes of Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Bob Cryer and Andrew McCarthy, and they sprung to prominence particularly in 1985 and 1986. That’s when that group made up the cast for two hit movies, namely St Elmo’s Fire (pictured) and Pretty In Pink.
Other films followed, and the tabloid interest was intense, leading writer David Blum to give them the Brat Pack name. Andrew McCarthy reflected on all of this in a memoir he penned called Brats, released in 2021. Now, Deadline reports that the story is being turned by McCarthy into a documentary.
Tearing up the 1980s, both on and off cinema screens, was a bunch of young performers who earned themselves the collective name of The Brat Pack.
The group was made up of the likes of Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Bob Cryer and Andrew McCarthy, and they sprung to prominence particularly in 1985 and 1986. That’s when that group made up the cast for two hit movies, namely St Elmo’s Fire (pictured) and Pretty In Pink.
Other films followed, and the tabloid interest was intense, leading writer David Blum to give them the Brat Pack name. Andrew McCarthy reflected on all of this in a memoir he penned called Brats, released in 2021. Now, Deadline reports that the story is being turned by McCarthy into a documentary.
- 5/23/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
When Hollywood dubbed actors like Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Demi Moore, and Rob Lowe as members of The Brat Pack, the label triggered an unwanted chain reaction throughout the group. The name came with a specific air, and several Brat Pack members saw the brand as a curse. In Andrew McCarthy’s Brats trailer, the teen comedy icon turned filmmaker explores the ramifications of becoming the poster child for Hollywood’s disaffected youth during the 1980s.
In partnership with Neon and Network Entertainment, ABC News Studios will bring Brats to Hulu in the United States on June 13. A Disney+ premiere will occur in select territories later this summer, following its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
According to the documentary’s official press release:
Brats “looks at the iconic films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold when their young...
In partnership with Neon and Network Entertainment, ABC News Studios will bring Brats to Hulu in the United States on June 13. A Disney+ premiere will occur in select territories later this summer, following its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
According to the documentary’s official press release:
Brats “looks at the iconic films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold when their young...
- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Nearly 40 years ago, New York Magazine published a magazine cover centered on a group of young Hollywood stars that would change the social conversation in the industry for years to come, but not as much as it would go on to change the lives of the selected members of “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” In the first trailer for Hulu‘s Brats, one of the group’s core members,...
Nearly 40 years ago, New York Magazine published a magazine cover centered on a group of young Hollywood stars that would change the social conversation in the industry for years to come, but not as much as it would go on to change the lives of the selected members of “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” In the first trailer for Hulu‘s Brats, one of the group’s core members,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Andrew McCarthy has unveiled the trailer for Brats, his upcoming feature-length documentary about the Brat Pack — the famed ’80s crew of actors who appeared in a slew of popular films together.
Produced by ABC News Studios, Brats was written and directed by McCarthy. The doc will track the Brat Pack’s origins, history, and impact from the early ’80s to today, and detail the experiences of actors and filmmakers working on The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and more.
In addition to McCarthy, several Brat Pack members will appear in the documentary, including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Timothy Hutton, and Lea Thompson. Also set to appear are the principal writers, directors, and production staff from the era.
“The Brat Pack has cast a long shadow over my life and career,” McCarthy said in a statement. “After all these years, I was curious to see...
Produced by ABC News Studios, Brats was written and directed by McCarthy. The doc will track the Brat Pack’s origins, history, and impact from the early ’80s to today, and detail the experiences of actors and filmmakers working on The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and more.
In addition to McCarthy, several Brat Pack members will appear in the documentary, including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Timothy Hutton, and Lea Thompson. Also set to appear are the principal writers, directors, and production staff from the era.
“The Brat Pack has cast a long shadow over my life and career,” McCarthy said in a statement. “After all these years, I was curious to see...
- 5/22/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Film News
Where were you when the Brat Pack took over Hollywood?
Core 1980s Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy revisits his iconic teen past alongside his fellow “It” actors for documentary “Brats,” which McCarthy writes and directs. Reclaiming the term first coined in David Blum’s 1985 New York Magazine cover story, “Brats” unpacks the teen films — and their stars — of the ’80s that shaped a generation.
McCarthy’s former co-stars Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, Timothy Hutton, and Jon Cryer are among those featured in the documentary. McCarthy says he had not previously seen most of his past colleagues for more than 30 years.
Notably, Molly Ringwald is not part of the doc, despite her discussions on the role of the Brat Pack in cinematic history. The actress previously cited that she was typecast because of the moniker, telling The Guardian that “darker roles” weren’t available to...
Core 1980s Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy revisits his iconic teen past alongside his fellow “It” actors for documentary “Brats,” which McCarthy writes and directs. Reclaiming the term first coined in David Blum’s 1985 New York Magazine cover story, “Brats” unpacks the teen films — and their stars — of the ’80s that shaped a generation.
McCarthy’s former co-stars Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, Timothy Hutton, and Jon Cryer are among those featured in the documentary. McCarthy says he had not previously seen most of his past colleagues for more than 30 years.
Notably, Molly Ringwald is not part of the doc, despite her discussions on the role of the Brat Pack in cinematic history. The actress previously cited that she was typecast because of the moniker, telling The Guardian that “darker roles” weren’t available to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Oh, f–k” was Andrew McCarthy’s reaction upon seeing the June 1985 New York magazine cover that would forever label him, Demi Moore and other peers as “Hollywood’s Brat Pack,” he shares in a first trailer for Hulu’s upcoming Brats documentary.
Hulu also announced a Thursday, June 14 release date for the feature-length docu.
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McCarthy, who wrote, directed and hosts the documentary film, said...
Hulu also announced a Thursday, June 14 release date for the feature-length docu.
More from TVLineElisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan Take Us Inside The Veil's Episode 5 Imogen/Adilah ThrowdownTVLine Items: Time Bandits Sets Premiere, Grammys Date and MoreClipped Review: Hulu's Tawdry Tale of Basketball Scandal Shoots and Misses
McCarthy, who wrote, directed and hosts the documentary film, said...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Netflix June 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will be leaving next month.
The June lineup includes 100 Days to Indy Season 2, A Family Affair, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2, Hit Man, Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 4, and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 5.
The Netflix June 2024 slate also features Perfect Match Season 2, Sweet Tooth Season 3, That ’90s Show Part 2, Trigger Warning, Worst Roommate Ever Season 2, and more.
Netflix June 2024 Schedule
June Tba
100 Days to Indy Season 2
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse: Season 1: Part 2 (Jp) — Netflix Anime
As a prophecy of doom unfolds in the peaceful land of Britannia, a pure-hearted boy sets out on a journey of discovery—and revenge.
Supacell (Gb) — Netflix Series
When five ordinary...
The June lineup includes 100 Days to Indy Season 2, A Family Affair, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2, Hit Man, Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 4, and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 5.
The Netflix June 2024 slate also features Perfect Match Season 2, Sweet Tooth Season 3, That ’90s Show Part 2, Trigger Warning, Worst Roommate Ever Season 2, and more.
Netflix June 2024 Schedule
June Tba
100 Days to Indy Season 2
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse: Season 1: Part 2 (Jp) — Netflix Anime
As a prophecy of doom unfolds in the peaceful land of Britannia, a pure-hearted boy sets out on a journey of discovery—and revenge.
Supacell (Gb) — Netflix Series
When five ordinary...
- 5/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The pop culture nostalgia cycle might have moved on to the early 2000s, but for many filmmakers and movie fans, the '80s will never go out of style. That's certainly true for director Ti West, who returns this year with the third chapter of his horror trilogy that started with 2022's "X" and was shortly followed by a surprise prequel, "Pearl." Star Mia Goth will return for this summer's bloody conclusion, "MaXXXine," in which aspiring adult film star (and massacre survivor) Maxine Minx is now trying to break into mainstream movies with a role in horror movie "The Puritan II."
"MaXXXine" is set in 1985 Los Angeles, six years after the events of "X." West recently told Empire magazine that "the '80s aspect of it was a natural, chronological thing" -- but that it was also a great opportunity to draw inspiration from '80s movies. For many people,...
"MaXXXine" is set in 1985 Los Angeles, six years after the events of "X." West recently told Empire magazine that "the '80s aspect of it was a natural, chronological thing" -- but that it was also a great opportunity to draw inspiration from '80s movies. For many people,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Will Smith was once known as one of cinema’s biggest blockbuster stars. There was a time when any movie released with his name attached was guaranteed money. But over the years, the 55-year-old believes he hasn’t commanded the same box-office numbers as he once did. And Smith wondered if the recent pandemic played a hand in this.
Will Smith reveals how the pandemic affected his box-office career Will Smith | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Smith made it his mission to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He more than achieved this goal by starring in multiple hit films that drew a fortune and broke records. But every once in a while, Smith has wondered if his status as a major box-office draw might’ve lessened over the years. He once spoke of the jealousy he had toward stars like Dwayne Johnson, who was in his position.
“I...
Will Smith reveals how the pandemic affected his box-office career Will Smith | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Smith made it his mission to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He more than achieved this goal by starring in multiple hit films that drew a fortune and broke records. But every once in a while, Smith has wondered if his status as a major box-office draw might’ve lessened over the years. He once spoke of the jealousy he had toward stars like Dwayne Johnson, who was in his position.
“I...
- 5/18/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Edison Research announces the Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. based on reach for Q1 2024 among weekly podcast listeners age 13+.
The list ranks podcasts based on total audience reach from Edison Podcast Metrics.
Interviews were conducted continuously throughout the quarter in English and Spanish. Rankings are based on listening over the full period. All respondents reported listening to podcasts in the last week.
Podnews has added links and detail to this list from each podcast’s RSS feed; the bottom of this article includes a link to an Opml feed to import all 50 into your podcast player.
Podcasts Detail 1 (1) The Joe Rogan Experience 2 (2) Crime Junkie 3 (3) The Daily 4 (New) New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce 5 (5) Dateline NBC 6 (7) This American Life 7 (12) Call Her Daddy 8 (10) SmartLess 9 (11) Morbid 10 (4)Stuff You Should Know 11 Club Shay Shay 12 This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von 13 The Ben Shapiro Show 14 MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories 15 Bad Friends...
The list ranks podcasts based on total audience reach from Edison Podcast Metrics.
Interviews were conducted continuously throughout the quarter in English and Spanish. Rankings are based on listening over the full period. All respondents reported listening to podcasts in the last week.
Podnews has added links and detail to this list from each podcast’s RSS feed; the bottom of this article includes a link to an Opml feed to import all 50 into your podcast player.
Podcasts Detail 1 (1) The Joe Rogan Experience 2 (2) Crime Junkie 3 (3) The Daily 4 (New) New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce 5 (5) Dateline NBC 6 (7) This American Life 7 (12) Call Her Daddy 8 (10) SmartLess 9 (11) Morbid 10 (4)Stuff You Should Know 11 Club Shay Shay 12 This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von 13 The Ben Shapiro Show 14 MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories 15 Bad Friends...
- 5/15/2024
- Podnews.net
While growing up in the 1980s, teen-focused cinema took more chances than it does today. Films that could be rated R were PG, and offensive language and slurs came from the mouths of babes. In my generation’s defense, we didn’t know any better, and time has shown how dated some ’80s themes and characters could be. It was a hell of a time to be alive, and some actors associated with this era are ready to reunite and evaluate their most significant contributions to film with Brats, a new feature-length documentary from filmmaker Andrew McCarthy.
ABC News Studios, in partnership with Neon and Network Entertainment, will bring Brats to Hulu in the United States on June 13. A Disney+ premiere will occur in select territories later this summer, following its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
According to the documentary’s official press release:
Brats “looks at the iconic...
ABC News Studios, in partnership with Neon and Network Entertainment, will bring Brats to Hulu in the United States on June 13. A Disney+ premiere will occur in select territories later this summer, following its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
According to the documentary’s official press release:
Brats “looks at the iconic...
- 5/14/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Now available online and in bookstores, Elisa's Zak vs. Zombies has been released to the world. A graphic novel for kids of all ages, the story follows Zak, who must team up with his classmates to stop a technological virus from turning his entire town into zombies! To celebrate the release, we have an exclusive preview you can read right now, along with an interview with Elisa Eliot that covers the making of the graphic novel, and details on release events taking place is Los Angeles that you won't want to miss.
How did you first get inspired to write Zak vs. Zombies?
Elisa Eliot: I had inspiration for this book in three different categories. First, I have twins, and they're nine years old now, but when they were about six or seven, I noticed that they were just devouring graphic novels. They could not get enough graphic novels and...
How did you first get inspired to write Zak vs. Zombies?
Elisa Eliot: I had inspiration for this book in three different categories. First, I have twins, and they're nine years old now, but when they were about six or seven, I noticed that they were just devouring graphic novels. They could not get enough graphic novels and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
“When I was just a little girl I asked my mother, what will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here’s what she said to me: Qué será, será. Whatever will be, will be”
The opening of Michael Lehmann’s Heathers begins with a dreamy cover of a familiar song. Angelic voices ask a mother to predict the future only to be met with an infuriating response: “whatever will be, will be.” Her answer is most likely intended to present a life of limitless possibility, but as the introduction to a film devoid of competent parents, it feels like a noncommittal platitude. Heathers is filled with teenagers looking for guidance only to be let down by one adult after another. Gen Xers and elder millennials may have glamorized the outlandish fashion and creative slang while drooling over a smoking hot killer couple, but the violent film now packs an ominous punch.
The opening of Michael Lehmann’s Heathers begins with a dreamy cover of a familiar song. Angelic voices ask a mother to predict the future only to be met with an infuriating response: “whatever will be, will be.” Her answer is most likely intended to present a life of limitless possibility, but as the introduction to a film devoid of competent parents, it feels like a noncommittal platitude. Heathers is filled with teenagers looking for guidance only to be let down by one adult after another. Gen Xers and elder millennials may have glamorized the outlandish fashion and creative slang while drooling over a smoking hot killer couple, but the violent film now packs an ominous punch.
- 5/10/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mary J. Blige, Pepsi, Live Nation Urban and Mvd Inc. announce the talent, official sponsors and exclusive experiences offered at the third annual Strength of a Woman Summit, being held Saturday, May 11th at The Glasshouse in New York City.
Third Annual Strength Of A Woman Summit
This year’s event will be co-hosted by comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious and award-winning on-air talent, journalist and podcaster, Gia Peppers. The event is free for everyone who completes the registration form Here.
The Strength of a Woman Summit is the ultimate destination that brings the festival’s mission and purpose of empowerment, elevation, education, and equity to life with inspiring programming, pivotal panels, keynote speakers, workshops and experiences, focused on wellness, culture, finance and entrepreneurship, style, beauty, podcasts and much more. Notable key speakers, for the free event, include Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith, Method Man, Marsai Martin,...
Third Annual Strength Of A Woman Summit
This year’s event will be co-hosted by comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious and award-winning on-air talent, journalist and podcaster, Gia Peppers. The event is free for everyone who completes the registration form Here.
The Strength of a Woman Summit is the ultimate destination that brings the festival’s mission and purpose of empowerment, elevation, education, and equity to life with inspiring programming, pivotal panels, keynote speakers, workshops and experiences, focused on wellness, culture, finance and entrepreneurship, style, beauty, podcasts and much more. Notable key speakers, for the free event, include Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith, Method Man, Marsai Martin,...
- 5/10/2024
- Look to the Stars
When wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn “Heartbreak Kid” Michaels takes to social media and invites you to settle your rap rivalry in the squared circle — or Saturday Night Live takes a deep dive with a sketch — you know your quarreling is so huge it has permeated the mainstream. The musical conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has escalated from a battle to an all-out hip-hop war that has the world keeping score. Each Mc has displayed a stern commitment to lyrical excellence, pettiness as well as some ingenious combat zone strategy. These are not two MCs who are satisfied with their multiple Grammys and platinum albums, they’re not rich and lazy, both are hungry and have been showing out for the culture.
The stakes are extreme. This is not just “I don’t like you, you don’t like me, let’s see who can embarrass each other the most.
The stakes are extreme. This is not just “I don’t like you, you don’t like me, let’s see who can embarrass each other the most.
- 5/8/2024
- by Shaheem Reid
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Photo credit: “Shutterstock.AI” Nearly four decades after its initial release, The Breakfast Club has kept its place as one of the quintessential films of the ’80s. Starring five members of the Brat Pack — Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, and Ally Sheedy — the film, which took place in a single location on a single day, stands out as a character study that perfectly captured teen life during the era. Written and directed by John Hughes, the movie was a critical and commercial hit. However, before it hit theaters, Nelson had his doubts. Speaking on a panel at Steel City Con, Nelson told the story about how he and Estevez saw a very early rough cut of the movie … and wished he hadn’t. (Click on the media bar below to hear Judd Nelson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Judd_Nelson_The_Breakfast_Club_.mp3
The...
The...
- 5/7/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Tiffany Haddish has addressed a viral moment from her stand-up performance at this weekend’s Netflix Is a Joke Festival, where she called out the protests happening on college campuses against the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
When speaking to TMZ in a video on Monday, Haddish acknowledged the response to her comments and said, “I think if they are going to protest for one place they should protest for all the places that are having genocide happening. How many Black people got to die before we can get a protest? … If you want to protest? Protest. But if you really want to be effective and make change, go up to the legislation office, go up to your Senator, call your council. Go to Congress. [Go to the people] who make change … it would be way more effective.”
In recent weeks, demonstrations and encampments have emerged at several universities across the United States, which have led...
When speaking to TMZ in a video on Monday, Haddish acknowledged the response to her comments and said, “I think if they are going to protest for one place they should protest for all the places that are having genocide happening. How many Black people got to die before we can get a protest? … If you want to protest? Protest. But if you really want to be effective and make change, go up to the legislation office, go up to your Senator, call your council. Go to Congress. [Go to the people] who make change … it would be way more effective.”
In recent weeks, demonstrations and encampments have emerged at several universities across the United States, which have led...
- 5/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With X, Ti West lovingly re-conjured the scuzzy spirit of ‘70s classics like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. With its surprise prequel Pearl, he dialled back to clock to early Technicolor game-changers like The Wizard Of Oz, taking the yellow brick road and painting it blood-red. And now, for his trilogy-capper MaXXXine, he’s heading into the 1980s – taking Mia Goth’s aspiring star Maxine and plunging her into the sinister, seductive world of Hollywood.
As well as taking audiences six years beyond the events of X, in which Goth’s Maxine was the sole survivor of the Farmer’s Daughter massacre, the ‘80s setting of MaXXXine is a major influence on how the film looks and feels. “A big part of the aesthetic of the movie is the shiny parts of Hollywood [versus] the seedy parts of Hollywood,” West tells Empire in the Deadpool & Wolverine issue. “The shiny type of movies that are made,...
As well as taking audiences six years beyond the events of X, in which Goth’s Maxine was the sole survivor of the Farmer’s Daughter massacre, the ‘80s setting of MaXXXine is a major influence on how the film looks and feels. “A big part of the aesthetic of the movie is the shiny parts of Hollywood [versus] the seedy parts of Hollywood,” West tells Empire in the Deadpool & Wolverine issue. “The shiny type of movies that are made,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Did Shia Labeouf Just Side With Kendrick Lamar Amid Drake Beef? The Actor And Rapper’s Link Explored
Actor Shia Labeouf Seemingly Sides With Kendrick Lamar(Photo Credit –Facebook/YouTube)
In a May 6 post on X, Shia Labeouf appeared to side with Kendrick Lamar amid the rapper’s never-ending war of words with Drake. 2024 will be remembered as the year of one of the greatest lyrical battles between two rap titans, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The decade-long feud between the rappers escalated over the weekend as the two continued to drop multiple diss tracks. Kendrick Lamar is currently leading the charts on Spotify and Apple.
As the battle raged on, sides were picked, and an overwhelming number of social media users declared Kendrick Lamar the apparent winner. They even dredged up old clips of former President Barack Obama picking Lamar to win in a rap battle over Drake. During an interview in 2016 with a YouTuber, Adande Thorne, the 44th U.S. president, said, “Gotta go with Kendrick. Drake is an outstanding entertainer,...
In a May 6 post on X, Shia Labeouf appeared to side with Kendrick Lamar amid the rapper’s never-ending war of words with Drake. 2024 will be remembered as the year of one of the greatest lyrical battles between two rap titans, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The decade-long feud between the rappers escalated over the weekend as the two continued to drop multiple diss tracks. Kendrick Lamar is currently leading the charts on Spotify and Apple.
As the battle raged on, sides were picked, and an overwhelming number of social media users declared Kendrick Lamar the apparent winner. They even dredged up old clips of former President Barack Obama picking Lamar to win in a rap battle over Drake. During an interview in 2016 with a YouTuber, Adande Thorne, the 44th U.S. president, said, “Gotta go with Kendrick. Drake is an outstanding entertainer,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
“Sixteen Candles” actor Gedde Watanabe says it “didn’t really occur” to him in 1984 that his character Long Duk Dong “was a stereotype.”
“It didn’t really occur to me that it was a stereotype, because there wasn’t really anything out there for Asian actors at the time,” Watanabe told People magazine. “It was just so scarce. So I didn’t think it was stereotypical or racist. Isn’t that weird?”
In fact, Chinese exchange student Long Duk Dong exemplified anti-stereotypes in his social standing in the teen film, according to the actor. Long Duk Dong parties, becomes popular, and even gets a girlfriend despite speaking in broken English.
“That was really unusual in a sense, for the Asian character to get the girl and party and be in bliss like that,” he said. Watanabe was being interviewed as part of the magazine’s 40th anniversary celebration of the John Hughes film.
“It didn’t really occur to me that it was a stereotype, because there wasn’t really anything out there for Asian actors at the time,” Watanabe told People magazine. “It was just so scarce. So I didn’t think it was stereotypical or racist. Isn’t that weird?”
In fact, Chinese exchange student Long Duk Dong exemplified anti-stereotypes in his social standing in the teen film, according to the actor. Long Duk Dong parties, becomes popular, and even gets a girlfriend despite speaking in broken English.
“That was really unusual in a sense, for the Asian character to get the girl and party and be in bliss like that,” he said. Watanabe was being interviewed as part of the magazine’s 40th anniversary celebration of the John Hughes film.
- 5/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It’s been four decades since Samantha Baker bemoaned the fact that everyone had forgotten her 16th birthday amid the chaos caused by her wacky sister’s impending nuptials. On May 4, 1984, “Sixteen Candles” was released, the success of which prompted a string of hits by filmmaker John Hughes, launched the careers of several performers and inspired the glory years of teen movies in the 1980s. Read on for more about the “Sixteen Candles” 40th anniversary.
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
Throughout his career in Wrestling and show business, Dwayne Johnson has engaged in numerous feuds, whether with co-stars like Vin Diesel or fellow wrestler John Cena. Yet, one that caught many off guard was his sassy retort to music producer DJ Khaled’s contentious remarks about his intimate life.
Dwayne Johnson | Credit: WWE
In a resurfaced interview, Khaled discussed the differing standards for men and women in intimacy, but Johnson didn’t appear impressed with his candid revelations, leading to an unforeseen and cutting response from the actor.
Dwayne Johnson’s Sharp Response to DJ Khaled’s Intimate Confession
In a previous interview with The Breakfast Club, DJ Khaled got quite candid about his s*x life. Referring to himself as “the king,” he opened up about how a woman should praise the man and the man should praise the woman. However, there are still certain things that he just didn’t do.
Dwayne Johnson | Credit: WWE
In a resurfaced interview, Khaled discussed the differing standards for men and women in intimacy, but Johnson didn’t appear impressed with his candid revelations, leading to an unforeseen and cutting response from the actor.
Dwayne Johnson’s Sharp Response to DJ Khaled’s Intimate Confession
In a previous interview with The Breakfast Club, DJ Khaled got quite candid about his s*x life. Referring to himself as “the king,” he opened up about how a woman should praise the man and the man should praise the woman. However, there are still certain things that he just didn’t do.
- 5/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
On “So You Think You Can Dance” season 18, “Challenge #1: Music Videos” led to the ousters of two female finalists: Avery Gay and Olivia Alboher. Then in “Challenge #2: Broadway,” two male contestants got the boot: Roman Nevinchanyi and Braylon Browner. That left six contestants to compete in “Challenge #3: Movies”: Madison Alvarado, Anthony Curley, Mariyah Hawkins, Easton Magliarditi, Jaylin Sanders and Dakayla Wilson. So what happened when they left the stage behind and headed for the big screen?
“It’s time to pull up a chair and grab some popcorn because it’s movie week,” says Cat Deeley at the start of the episode following a “Breakfast Club”-esque cinematic hip-hop dance routine with the top six portraying students in Saturday detention. But just barely escaping detention last week were Anthony and Dakayla, who were in the bottom four but survived the dance-off.
“So how did it feel dancing against your love interest,...
“It’s time to pull up a chair and grab some popcorn because it’s movie week,” says Cat Deeley at the start of the episode following a “Breakfast Club”-esque cinematic hip-hop dance routine with the top six portraying students in Saturday detention. But just barely escaping detention last week were Anthony and Dakayla, who were in the bottom four but survived the dance-off.
“So how did it feel dancing against your love interest,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The vampire horror sub-genre has become increasingly popular yet again. Of course, the main representative of the genre of the recent years is the new TV adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice's famous gothic horror novel, but today we will talk specifically about the movies.
Last year alone saw the release of two feature-length vampire horror films, Renfield by Chris McKay and The Last Voyage of the Demeter by André Øvredal. What they have in common are one aspect: an absolute failure in terms of critical and audience sympathy.
In this context, the new horror film Abigail is particularly noteworthy. Even though it is currently showing rather modest box office indicators, the new movie has already managed to get rave reviews. That's all thanks to how intelligently the script is constructed, with relevant and genuinely clever references and to the 20th century works that inspired it.
Last year alone saw the release of two feature-length vampire horror films, Renfield by Chris McKay and The Last Voyage of the Demeter by André Øvredal. What they have in common are one aspect: an absolute failure in terms of critical and audience sympathy.
In this context, the new horror film Abigail is particularly noteworthy. Even though it is currently showing rather modest box office indicators, the new movie has already managed to get rave reviews. That's all thanks to how intelligently the script is constructed, with relevant and genuinely clever references and to the 20th century works that inspired it.
- 4/25/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Image created by “Shutterstock.AI” Anthony Michael Hall stole our hearts as the endearingly awkward geek in iconic 80s classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. But which of his beloved John Hughes characters does resonate with him the most? During a recent Breakfast Club reunion panel at Steel City Con, Hall surprised fans with his answer: Farmer Ted! (Click on the media bar below to hear Anthony Michael Gall) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anthoony_Michael_Hall_Chrachter_Xiteen_Candels_The_Breakfast_Club_.mp3
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What’s your favorite Anthony Michael Hall role? Let us know!
The post Which John Hughes Character Does Anthony Michael Hall Identify With Most? appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 4/25/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
For as long as “teenager” has been a demographic, there have been stories about teens breaking free from the status quo. While a lot of the modern great teen rebellion media is confined to the world of TV — where shows like “Euphoria” attract constant buzz — the archetypal troubled teen story remains 1955’s “Rebel Without a Cause.” Starring James Dean in unquestionably his defining role, a rebellious teen struggling with his demons in L.A., Nicholas Ray’s film spoke to young people at the time with its story of high schoolers struggling with, and going against, the social pressures that bring them down. Over the years it became a touchstone because its themes and its honesty transcends generations.
As the teen film has evolved and morphed as a genre, there’s always been room for stories of iconoclastic youth who don’t fit in with the status quo. Oftentimes, these...
As the teen film has evolved and morphed as a genre, there’s always been room for stories of iconoclastic youth who don’t fit in with the status quo. Oftentimes, these...
- 4/23/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Jonathan Majors’ name has become quite well-known in Hollywood. He was infamously involved in a controversy that put his entire career in jeopardy. His career had been at its all-time peak when the actor took a hit out of nowhere.
Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
Despite the controversies making his acting career seem shaky, that doesn’t mean everything else in his life is falling apart the same way. Meagan Good, who was also in Shazam!, is now reportedly dating the actor.
“That’s my best buddy”: The Way Jonathan Majors Values His Friendship With Michael B. Jordan Proves He Just Might Return for Creed 4
Ironically enough, it would seem that her ex-husband, DeVon Franklin, is more than ecstatic about the pair.
DeVon Franklin’s Thoughts on Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors
DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good were together for a very crucial time in their lives.
Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
Despite the controversies making his acting career seem shaky, that doesn’t mean everything else in his life is falling apart the same way. Meagan Good, who was also in Shazam!, is now reportedly dating the actor.
“That’s my best buddy”: The Way Jonathan Majors Values His Friendship With Michael B. Jordan Proves He Just Might Return for Creed 4
Ironically enough, it would seem that her ex-husband, DeVon Franklin, is more than ecstatic about the pair.
DeVon Franklin’s Thoughts on Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors
DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good were together for a very crucial time in their lives.
- 4/22/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Jay-Z has collaborated with a variety of different artists, including “Selfish” singer Justin Timberlake. But there was a point when Jay-Z almost missed his chance on working with the Nsync member.
Justin Timberlake was once no longer interested in collaborating with Jay-Z Jay-z and Justin Timberlake | Kevin Mazur/WireImage
If things turned out differently, the hit 2013 record “Suit & Tie” wouldn’t have been the first song Timberlake did with Jay-Z. It turned out that Timberlake originally approached the prolific Mc for a record a couple of years prior. But Jay-Z was busy at the time, and reassured Timberlake that they’d work together on another project. Timberlake, however, wasn’t sure he could accommodate his own schedule to work with Jay Z again.
“Jay-Z has put out 11 albums, and I was talking about doing collaboration with him, and he said, ‘I can’t do it right now, but I’ll...
Justin Timberlake was once no longer interested in collaborating with Jay-Z Jay-z and Justin Timberlake | Kevin Mazur/WireImage
If things turned out differently, the hit 2013 record “Suit & Tie” wouldn’t have been the first song Timberlake did with Jay-Z. It turned out that Timberlake originally approached the prolific Mc for a record a couple of years prior. But Jay-Z was busy at the time, and reassured Timberlake that they’d work together on another project. Timberlake, however, wasn’t sure he could accommodate his own schedule to work with Jay Z again.
“Jay-Z has put out 11 albums, and I was talking about doing collaboration with him, and he said, ‘I can’t do it right now, but I’ll...
- 4/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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