[ad_1] In 1929, John Wayne had a small uncredited role in the American Football film Salute. It would be the start of his lifelong relationship with legendary director John Ford – but it also forged a friendship with fellow actor Ward Bond who, for one of the few and last …
Read More »Kurt Russell on kicking Elvis in the shins on set of his first movie | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] Kurt Russell was just 11 when he had the opportunity to act in his first movie opposite Elvis Presley himself in 1963’s It Happened At The World’s Fair. In the storyline, The King’s character wanted to see a nurse he fancied so asked the young lad who the future …
Read More »Next James Bond favourite destroys competition | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] Who will take over one of the biggest roles in the history of Hollywood and, indeed, world cinema? Over the past few months, we have learned a lot about what the franchise producers are looking for. Barbara Broccoli (daughter of legendary Bond producer Cubby Broccoli) and her half-brother Michael …
Read More »Elvis went on Frank Sinatra’s show, slept with his girlfriend and Old Blue Eyes found out | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley were both idolised by millions of women – and both happily enjoyed numerous affairs throughout their careers (and marriages). But what happened when one was sleeping with the girlfriend of the other? Old Blue Eyes has an entire evening devoted to his career and …
Read More »Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich 60-year feud after ‘they were lovers’ | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] On this day in history, Marlene Dietrich became an international sensation. The 1930 film The Blue Angel was not only her breakthrough performance, it was her first ‘talkie’ after starring in 19 silent movies in Germany, and was filmed twice over in German and English. She was rushed to …
Read More »Furious John Wayne blasted two Gary Cooper ‘degrading’ films | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] John Wayne was as fierce and formidable off-screen as he was on, virulently and vocally leading the Hollywood charge against suspected communists and anyone he felt tarnished the sacred spirit of ‘All-American’ values. He famously turned down films from Steven Spielberg to Clint Eastwood because he did not agree …
Read More »Next James Bond ‘star’ ends casting rumours after odds shake-up | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] Details of the next James Bond movie have been scarce in recent weeks, but 007 fans were extremely excited earlier this month when a report surfaced suggesting the new-and-improved version of M had been cast. However, the star herself has now revealed what is really going on behind the …
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 focuses on ‘secret’ protagonist | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] In an interview with Total Film, Gunn revealed that Rocket Raccoon is going to be the third movie’s focus. The vicious hero’s backstory has been touched upon briefly in the previous movies, noting that he was “pulled apart and put back together” so he could be the best fighter …
Read More »New film competition aims to challenge ‘offensive’ stereotypes in movies | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] A new national film competition has launched aimed at challenging “offensive” movie stereotypes – with the film entries all developed based on public Tweets. The M&M’s #FilmsYouWantToSee campaign was created to champion a sense of belonging for all in the arts and entertainment space, and participants were tasked with …
Read More »Murder Mystery 2 review: This case should have remained unsolved | Films | Entertainment
[ad_1] The first Murder Mystery movie on Netflix was, actually, pretty funny. The sweet combination of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston made for enough of a compelling story to get you through to the end of the picture, but there was a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, Murder Mystery 2 …
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