Lord of the Rings, The: Making Off–Actors Got Paid Next to Nothing

When Cohen asked her if she “got a piece of the backend,” Blanchett replied, “No! That was way before any of that. No, nothing.”

Cinema 2000: Hollywood New Millennium Dominated by Blockbuster Franchises–Sequels

Here’s a look at the films that surpassed their predecessor, thus moving their respective franchises forward.

Joyeux Noel (2005): Christmas Movies–Worth Watching

This French war drama earned an Oscar nomination for best foreign-language, but did not win.

Oscar: Sports Movies–Clint Eastwood’s Oscar Winning “Million Dollar Baby” (2004)

Million Dollar Baby (2004) Photo : ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Nominated producer(s): Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tom Rosenberg (winner) Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter, Anthony Mackie, Margo Martindale Studio: Warner Bros. Other Oscar noms/wins: director (winner), best actor (Clint Eastwood), best actress (Hilary Swank, winner), supporting actor […]

Oscar: Sports Movies–Jerry Maguire (1996), Best Picture Nominee, Supporting Actor (Cuba Gooding) Winner

A movie with a memorable one-liner: “Show me the money.”