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Matthew Lillard Says He Feels “Ashamed” Over Returning to Scream 7 After Melissa Barrera’s Firing
Matthew Lillard has publicly addressed one of the most controversial casting decisions surrounding Scream 7, saying he now feels ashamed that he returned to the franchise after Melissa Barrera was fired. Lillard, who originally played Stu Macher in Wes Craven’s 1996 Scream, reprised the character in the seventh installment, which became the highest-grossing movie in the franchise. Speaking during a 30th-anniversary screening of the original Scream, Lillard was asked about the challenges actors face when speaking publicly about political issues.…
Tom Cruise Reveals How He Planned His Hollywood Career From His Teenage Years
Tom Cruise has revealed that his approach to becoming a filmmaker began long before he became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. In a new interview with GQ, Cruise explained how he began setting specific goals as a teenager and then worked backward to identify the skills and experiences he needed to achieve them. The actor, now 64, said his ambitions were not limited to becoming an actor. He wanted to understand filmmaking itself, from camera placement and lenses to lighting,…
Starship Troopers Director Paul Verhoeven Says Film’s Nazi Imagery Was Deliberate After Trump’s Space Force Uniform Design
Nearly three decades after Starship Troopers reached theaters, director Paul Verhoeven is once again explaining the political meaning behind the movie’s military imagery. The discussion follows Donald Trump’s recent presentation of a proposed “next generation” Space Force uniform that explicitly cites the 1997 film as an inspiration for its design. The proposed uniform features a sharply tailored dark outfit, peaked cap, tall black boots and the Space Force delta insignia across several parts of the design. While the imagery has…
Zack Snyder Responds to The Last Photograph Backlash After Divisive TIFF Premiere
Zack Snyder’s latest film, The Last Photograph, has become the subject of a heated online debate following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie has yet to secure a studio or streaming distribution deal, meaning most audiences have not even had an opportunity to watch it, yet reactions to the project have already spread widely across social media. The filmmaker addressed the response in an interview with Variety, where he argued that some of the criticism…
Tom Cruise Says He Prefers Movies to Netflix and TV Because Cinema Brings Audiences Together
Tom Cruise has explained why he continues to prioritize theatrical filmmaking despite the growing influence of television and streaming platforms. In a new interview ahead of Digger, the actor said his preference for movies is rooted in the communal experience of watching a film in a theater rather than opposition to Netflix or television. Cruise’s comments also provide a rare look at how he approaches filmmaking behind the scenes. The actor acknowledged that his reputation for being intensely involved on…
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Gets Rave First Reactions as Critics Praise Its Gore and Game Accuracy
Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil movie has received its first reactions, and early responses suggest the horror filmmaker may have delivered one of the franchise’s strongest big-screen adaptations yet. Following advance screenings, critics have praised the film for combining brutal gore, relentless suspense, dark humor and the survival-horror atmosphere associated with Capcom’s games. The reactions are particularly notable because Cregger is approaching the franchise with an original story rather than adapting the adventures of established characters such as Leon S.…