Movie Stars: Child Stars–Josh Brolin, “The Goonies” to “No Country fir Old Men, to “Milk”

Josh Brolin Brand working out in The Goonies Josh Brolin began his acting career at a young age, making his film debut in The Goonies. While his early roles gained attention, Brolin faced challenges, including a hiatus from acting. His return marked a deliberate effort to establish himself as a serious actor. Breakthrough performances in films […]

Movie Stars: Watson, Emma–Child Stars Who Became Popular and Respected Oscar Nominated or Even Oscar-Winning Thesps

There are several child movie stars who went on to have hugely commercial careers in Hollywood’s biggest franchises and series.

Parthenope: Sorrentino’s Disappointing Follow-Up to his Oscar-Nominated “The Hand of God,” Lavish Tribute to his Home City (Cannes Film Fest 2024)

While Hand of God was defined by the director’s memories of his youth, that film’s deeply personal nature is drowned in the new feature by ostentation, accentuated by the exquisite crafts and lush visuals.

Oscars 2024: “I Coulda Be a Contender”–Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

From a screenplay by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller who both also produce, and David Callaham, the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) is set in a shared multiverse of alternate universes called the Spider-Verse.

Movie Stars: Price, Vincent–Best Films (“House on Haunted Hill”)

Vincent Price’s first movie role was in 1938, and his first horror picture in 1946. He’s best known for his work in the horror genre–his face is attached to Gothic Literature-inspired movies. He also has one of the most recognizable voices in the horror universe. Price cemented himself as pop culture legend when he cameoed […]