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10 Actors Who Disappeared From Hollywood After One Major Role

By Sergio Pereira December 29th, 2024

Sometimes, an actor scores big with a very memorable role and their careers skyrocket. However, other times, they simply disappear after one major role.

Terence Mann and Ray Kinsella looking through old newspapers in Field of Dreams

James Earl Jones' Field Of Dreams Character Terence Mann Is Based On A Real Person

By Rick Stevenson December 29th, 2024

Terence Mann, the reclusive Field of Dreams character played by James Earl Jones, was based on a real author. Here's why they didn't use the real author's name.

Tom Cruise hot dogs it at the pool table as Vincent Lauria in The Color of Money

How Tom Cruise Helped Save A Martin Scorsese Crime Epic

By Jeremy Smith December 29th, 2024

Producers don't always listen to directors, but if Tom Cruise says Martin Scorsese needs more money to pull off a shot for his crime thriller, they do.

Kay Panabaker in Little Birds in the center, and images of her in Phil of the Future and No Ordinary Family on the sides

Why Disney Channel Star Kay Panabaker Disappeared From Hollywood

By Caroline Madden December 29th, 2024

Kay Panabaker was a Disney Channel star in the 2000s and early 2010s, but she disappeared from Hollywood to pursue a lifelong passion.

Brian De Palma in a blue turtleneck in an interview for The Criterion Collection

This Brian De Palma Flop Is One Of The Greatest Vietnam War Films Ever Made

By Jeremy Smith December 28th, 2024

Brian De Palma's Casualties of War is one of the biggest flops of his career, but this Vietnam War film deserves a reappraisal.

How Did Nick Goose Bradshaw Die In Top Gun?

By Nick Staniforth December 28th, 2024

Goose's death in Top Gun is one of the most devastating moments of '80s cinema, and his legacy washed over Top Gun: Maverick all these years later.

A composite image showing Gabrielle Union in Deliver Us From Eva, Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You, and Rachael Leigh Cook in She's All That

The 10 Best Movies Like 10 Things I Hate About You

By Eric Langberg December 25th, 2024

If you enjoy the teenage romantic comedy of 10 Things I Hate About You, or want more modern Shakespeare, here are some other movies you may want to check out.

Christopher Nolan stands outside in a loose-fitting jacket and button-down shirt

The Correct Order To Watch Every Christopher Nolan Movie

By Jeremy Smith December 25th, 2024

Sure, you could watch Christopher Nolan's movies in chronological order but if you ask us, there's a better way to experience his filmography.

Denzel Washington's Alonzo Harris looks over his glasses in Training Day

The Ominous Phrase Denzel Washington Wrote On His Training Day Script

By Joe Roberts December 24th, 2024

Denzel Washington wrote an ominous phrase on his copy of the Training Day script - one that he felt unlocked the entire movie.

Jack Nicholson's Randle Patrick McMurphy sits in a group session in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Jack Nicholson Created A Secret Trick That's Key To Every Part He Ever Played

By Joe Roberts December 24th, 2024

Jack Nicholson once shared some secrets tied to a few of his greatest performances, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Chinatown.

Angela and Anthony Adverse looking out a window, distressed at what they see

The Lowest-Rated Best Picture Oscar Nominee Ever On Rotten Tomatoes

By Witney Seibold December 24th, 2024

Multiple Best Picture Oscar nominees have low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with one particular nominee from the 1930s ranking lower than the rest.

Christopher Nolan directs Cillian Murphy on the set of Oppenheimer

Rotten Tomatoes Users Think This Is The Worst Christopher Nolan Movie

By Jeremy Smith December 24th, 2024

Christopher Nolan has a consistently strong filmography, where even his worst ranked film on Rotten Tomatoes is better than a majority of films in existence.

Kingsley Ben-Adir from High Fidelity, One Night in Miami, and Barbie together

10 Best Kingsley Ben-Adir Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

By Mike Bedard December 24th, 2024

Kingsley Ben-Adir has carved quite a career for himself so far, especially when it comes to playing real life figures. here are his best movies & TV shows.

Nicholas Hoult's Justin Kemp sits looking concerned in the courtroom in Juror No. 2

Clint Eastwood Thriller Claims No. 1 Spot On Max Streaming Charts Days After Release

By Joe Roberts December 24th, 2024

After a disappointingly small theatrical run of what may be the final directorial effort from a living legend, Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 is thriving on Max.

Rocky in Chicken Run, Tim Robbins in The Shawshank Redemption, Steve McQueen in The Great Escape

The 15 Best Prison Escape Movies, Ranked

By Rob Hunter December 23rd, 2024

No one can resist a good prison escape movie. From Stalag 17 to Shawshank Redemption and more, here are the best prison escape movies, ranked.

Jack Nicholson's Frank Costello stares intensely in The Departed

The Acting Secret That Links Jack Nicholson, James Stewart, And James Cameron

By Joe Roberts December 23rd, 2024

What's the key to acting? It comes down to a simple element linking Hollywood legends ranging from James Stewart and Jack Nicholson to James Cameron.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr and Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes

Was Sherlock Holmes Based On A Real Person?

By Nick Staniforth December 23rd, 2024

Sherlock Holmes may be a fictional character, but Sir Arthur Conan Doyle admitted that the detective was closely based on a real man.

Bruce Willis as Lieutenant Alec Kevin A.K. Waters with camouflage on in Tears of the Sun

Why Antoine Fuqua Didn't Enjoy Working With Bruce Willis On Tears Of The Sun

By Jeremy Smith December 23rd, 2024

Antoine Fuqua was red-hot after directing Training Day, but he had a bad experience working with Bruce Willis on his followup film, Tears of the Sun.

Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay and Christopher Nolan surrounded by money

The 10 Highest-Grossing Movie Directors, Ranked By Box Office

By Nick Staniforth December 22nd, 2024

The top 10 highest-grossing movie directors are all still working today and have plenty of time to add a few more zeroes to the end of their totals.

Avery Tolar and Mitch McDeere looking nervously at something in

Why Gene Hackman Removed His Name From The Marketing Material For Tom Cruise's The Firm

By Witney Seibold December 22nd, 2024

Gene Hackman is an acting legend whose name alone can bring in audiences, so why wasn't he advertised anywhere for The Firm with Tom Cruise?

Leticia Musgrove, looking quietly overwhelmed, talking to someone in Monster's Ball

Halle Berry Made Oscars History When She Won Best Actress

By Witney Seibold December 22nd, 2024

Halle Berry made history with her Oscar win for Monster's Ball ... and we're still waiting for another actor to follow in her footsteps.

A concerned Matt Damon as Colin Sullivan consults with Jack Nicholson as Frank Costello in The Departed

Why Martin Scorsese's The Departed Was Banned In China

By Jeremy Smith December 21st, 2024

China banned Martin Scorsese's The Departed, which won Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture, from being shown theatrically in the country. Here's why.

Clint Eastwood as Earl Stone wearing glasses and a suit in The Mule

Clint Eastwood Had To Be Convinced To Star In This Crime Thriller

By Jeremy Smith December 21st, 2024

Clint Eastwood rarely plays characters outside his comfort zone, so it took a little convincing to get him to headline this crime thriller.

A collage of Frankie Muniz as Cody in Agent Cody Banks, Jonathan in The Black String, and Malcolm in Malcolm in the Middle

Why Frankie Muniz Disappeared From Hollywood

By Valerie Ettenhofer December 21st, 2024

Frankie Muniz was a big star after Malcolm in the Middle, and he even had his own franchise in Agent Cody Banks. So why did he disappear from Hollywood?