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Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” was the big film for the Chicago Film Critics Association this year, leading their nominations with 9 this year, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Original Screenplay. The film, which was also named the best of 2024 by the critics of this site, many of whom are in the CFCA, opens on December 20th. It was followed for the CFCA by Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance,” which performed very impressively, landing nominations for Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Original Screenplay. Other major nominees this year include “Anora,” “Nickel Boys,” and “Wicked” with six…

Hugh Grant’s Missed Harry Potter Role (Photo Credit – YouTube/Facebook) Hugh Grant might be the quintessential charming leading man known for roles in Notting Hill and Bridget Jones’s Diary, but did you know he almost joined the Harry Potter universe? Producers initially eyed Grant for the role of Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. But instead of donning Hogwarts robes, Grant stuck to what he knew best — being the charming, witty love interest. At the heart of this casting near-miss was a scheduling clash. Grant had to pass on The Chamber of Secrets because of…

Showrunner Clyde Phillips shares info on Dexter: Original Sin, including the fact that it tells stories in separate timelines The crime drama series Dexter originally aired on Showtime for eight seasons, from 2006 to 2013, then it was revived with a season called Dexter: New Blood in 2021, and now a prequel series called Dexter: Original Sin is set to begin airing on the Paramount+ streaming service as of today, December 13th, with the Showtime premiere to follow on December 15th. To celebrate the premiere, The Hollywood Reporter has dropped some SPOILERS… so if you want to avoid those, turn away! Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter in 1991 Miami, as a…

Christmas films have grown exponentially in popularity, with global releases increasing sevenfold since 2000.Hallmark leads in festive content, producing over 30 films yearly, while platforms like Netflix are dominating with a mix of new releases and back-catalogue films.Films like Hot Frosty (52m viewing hours) and Our Little Secret (95m viewing hours) show the power of predictable, whimsical storylines.Core tropes include romance, baking scenes, decorating montages, and pivotal decisions timed with Christmas.Predictable Storylines: Audiences enjoy mindless entertainment during the busy holiday season.Low-Cost Production, High ROI: Typical production budgets are under $5m, with guaranteed high engagement.Emotional Fulfillment: Films portray idealized worlds filled with joy, kindness, and…

Screen Junkies has released a fun new Honest Trailer and this one takes on the classic 1977 animated film adaptation of The Hobbit from Rankin/Bass.There’s plenty of stuff to poke fun at in this movie, but regardless of how weird this movie is and the story issues, I still love it!This Honest Trailer comes shortly after it was announced that the film will be coming to Max. The film follows Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant hobbit who is swept into an adventurous quest by Gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey takes them through…

Disney Plus’ schedule of new TV and movie releases for December 16-22, 2024, includes Morphle and the Magic Pets, SuperKitties Season 2, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’s fourth episode, and Marvel Animation’s What If…? Season 3. On December 16, Morphle and the Magic Pets drops on Disney Plus. The animated series chronicles the life of the kind-hearted and fun-loving Mila. She engages in numerous adventures with her magical pet Morphle. However, every adventure comes with a new set of troubles. Further, SuperKitties Season 2 will be available on the streaming platform from December 18. It revolves around the friendship and unity…

Eddie Murphy Turned Down Ghostbusters for Beverly Hills Cop (Photo Credit – Facebook) Picture this: Eddie Murphy, the legend behind 48 Hrs., Trading Places, and Beverly Hills Cop, joining the Ghostbusters crew. Sounds perfect. But in the early 80s, Murphy passed on the chance. Why? He thought Ghostbusters sounded like “a crock.” In a 2003 chat, he admitted turning down the role when Dan Aykroyd pitched it on the Trading Places set. Aykroyd saw Eddie as a game-changing addition to the team. But instead of chasing ghosts, Murphy chose Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop, a role that became a…

Marvel Studios’ final trailer for Captain America: Brave New World offers new looks at Falcon, Red Hulk, and more! Marvel Studios is coming into 2025 hot with three films aiming to keep the success of this year’s billion-dollar blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, burning with Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and Fantastic Four. It’s all about momentum in the new year and testing the waters for cinematic superhero adventures that break the mold, introduce new ensembles, and reintroduce teams that have tried and failed to win the hearts and minds of fans. To start the party, Marvel is ready to…

As if adolescence is not hard enough, a young, fatherless teenager living in a small town in the Brazilian heartland, confronts a degenerative eye disease that will ultimately leave him blind. As his vision deteriorates, he goes through the pain and confusion of his unreciprocated first love, and ultimately will have to learn first-hand how to see life with different eyes. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Bruno: Bruno Jefferson …: Angela Maria …: Terena França …: Ronnaldy Gomes …: Wilma Macedo …: Vinicius Bustani …: Heraldo de Deus Film Crew: Producer: Haroldo Borges Executive Producer: Paula Gomes Editor: Juliano Castro Costumer:…

Two years after his exit from Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson is getting back in touch with himself without the distraction of the spotlight. The comedian, who was a cast member on SNL from 2014 to 2022, explained why he’s taken a step back from the public eye in recent years after the media “chose to go after” him amid his series of high-profile relationships. “Luckily, I got hit on the face with the Hollywood shovel,” he told W. “It was a long time coming, and I needed it. I’m very happy where I am right now, mentally.” Davidson added,…