The cast (including Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Eric Stoltz, Anthony Edwards, and Judge Reinhold), writer (Cameron Crowe), and director (Amy Heckerling) of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" reunited 26 years later, 2008
I would pretty much say that Jennifer Lopez is ALWAYS miscast, but 2001's "Angel Eyes" was legendary. Lopez starred as Sharon, a lonely, angry cop who meets a strange man. The two fall in love... blah blah blah. There's a laundry list of reasons she wasn't right for this; Her lack of talent, lack of chemistry with costar Jim Caviezel, the Bronx accent that follows her into EVERY role. I can go on and on.
Actors Nick Stahl and Scottish-born Hans Matheson look identical.
*** Nick is best known for his work in "In the Bedroom", "Sin City", "The Thin Red Line", and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines". Hans has appeared in "Les Miserables", "Clash of the Titans", and "Sherlock Holmes".
Actors: Christopher Walken, Denis Leary, Henry Thomas, Jeremy Sisto, Johnny Galecki, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jay Mohr, Laura Harris, Brad Garrett, Laura San Giacomo, Nina Siemaszko, Frank Whalen
Year: 1997
Synopsis: In order to find a missing girl, a group of friends kidnap a mob boss.
With a cast mostly made up of men, "Suicide Kings" is considered by many to be a 'guy's movie'. I have to disagree. Yes, there is an exceptional amount of testosterone on screen, but this film is character and plot driven (as opposed to action). When a close group of friends scheme to hold a mob boss (Walken) hostage, things take a turn for the worse when they realize they didn't anticipate everything. It's original, funny (Walken, Leary, and Galecki stand out), and a bit suspenseful. Take a chance on it.
"West Side Story" is arguably one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. With perfect choreography, a great script, and a talented cast, it was a monster hit when it premiered. Russ Tamblyn, who played the leader of the Jets street gang, was especially terrific. He was passionate and gave Riff a sensitivity that he very much needed.
She's been referred to as a little, sexy smurf and if you've seen the show, you'll know why. Tiny Pamela Adlon is terrific as the wife of asshole agent Charlie Runkle (played brilliantly by "Sex and the City" alum, Evan Handler). She's cutting, sarcastic, foul-mouthed, and funny as hell. She is definitely an important member of this fantastically talented cast. ** Adlon also voices the character Bobby on the show "King of the Hill".
Actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy, Didi Conn, Christopher McDonald, Pamela Adlon, Eve Arden, Sid Caesar, Adrian Zmed
Year: 1982
In an effort to capture the magic of the 1978 original, "Grease 2" was released. I've seen this film quite a few times, each one to see if maybe I can find something good. The only thing that saves this film from being the absolute worse thing to hit the silver screen is Michelle Pfeiffer (and honestly, her singing is atrocious). This movie follows Michael (Caulfield), who happens to be Sandy's (Olivia Newton John) cousin. He too has transferred to Rydell High and falls for an American greaser (Pfeiffer). It just doesn't do it for the audience. The story is tired, the cast is okay, and you won't really get into it. I'd recommend just skipping this turkey. **Lorna Luft, who plays Paulette... is the daughter of Judy Garland and producer Sidney Luft.
... Robin Williams left his wife for Marsha Garces. Garces was employed as a nanny for Williams and his first wife, Valerie Velardi. Williams and Garces were married in 1989, when she was several months pregnant with their son. Scandalous!!! Williams and Garces are currently going through a divorce.
Actors: Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Josh Lucas, Dylan McDermott, Tim Blake Nelson, Christina Applegate, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Janeane Garofalo, Eric Bogosian
Year: 2003
Synopsis: An account of one of the biggest murder mysteries in Hollywood.
Have you ever heard of the 'Wonderland' murders? Well, I hadn't when I caught this unknown film years ago. Apparently, back in the early 80s, ex-porn star, John Holmes (Kilmer), got himself mixed up in a drugs and robberies, and this led to him to be strangely involved in the brutal murder of four people in the Hollywood Hills. The film is haunting and mesmerizing, especially since the audience knows it's a true story. Kilmer and a barely recognizable Lisa Kudrow stand out amongst a great cast. It's well worth a watch, just be prepared to squirm in some of the most graphic and violent scenes I've ever seen.
It's been said before, but "Private Practice" star
Kate Walsh looks a lot like a young Catherine Deneuve.
*** Catherine is best known for her work in "Dancer in the Dark", "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", "8 Women", and "The Musketeer". Kate gained famed on "Grey's Anatomy" and moved on to her own show, "Private Practice".
From the producers and creators of "Entourage" comes a show about how to hustle in New York. The show centers around Ben, a young wannabe-entrepreneur, and equally success-hungry best friend Cam. One of the best parts of the show is Lake Bell. She plays Ben's ex-girlfriend. She's particularly great in her scenes with Martha Plimpton, who plays her boss, Edie. If you haven't caught an episode, you definitely should before the next season starts.
Actors: Bruce Willis, Mary Louise Parker, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Karl Urban, Brian Cox, Richard Dreyfus, Julian McMahon
Year: 2010
Synopsis: Retired members of the CIA begin to be assassinated.
What a rush. Aging bad-asses Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Brian Cox, and Bruce Willis are awesome in this witty, original action flick. Mirren and a hilarious Malkovich stand out in a phenomenal cast (even Bruce Willis, who is typically blah). Get you butt in gear and check this film out immediately.
(Rules: find the least amount of connections between the two actors. You must use professional connections, i.e film and television projects. No relationship connections (meaning no marriage, etc). You must type out each part of the connection. Example: George Clooney to Owen Wilson. You can do George to Brad Pitt in "Ocean's Eleven". Brad to Gwyneth Paltrow in "Seven". Gwyneth to Owen Wilson in "The Royal Tenenbaums". That would be 3 connections.)
He wasn't the best dancer, but 'Billy Elliot' touched our hearts with a story of hope and dedication. This is, hands down, the best scene in the film... with Billy trying to show his disapproving father how much he loves to dance. If you haven't seen this 2001 Oscar nominee, I strongly recommend it.
... Geena Davis and Ellen Muth are members of MENSA (an organization open to people who score in the 98th percentile on a supervised IQ exam).
Geena is best known for her starring roles in "Thelma and Louise", "A League of Their Own", and on the television show "Commander in Chief". Ellen appeared in "Dolores Claiborne", "The Young Girl and the Monsoon", and starred in the Showtime series "Dead Like Me".
Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning are sisters. Dakota has starred in such films as "I Am Sam", "War of the Worlds", "The Runaways", and most of the films in the "Twilight" series. Elle is best known for her work in "The Door in the Floor", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Somewhere", and "Super 8".
*** Rosanna is famous for her roles in "Pulp Fiction", "Desperately Seeking Susan", "After Hours", and "The Whole Nine Yards". Amanda is an up-and-coming actress who has appeared in films like "Beauty and the Briefcase", "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", and "Disturbia".
Actors: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend,
Chloe Moretz, Matthew Gray Gubler, Minka Kelly, Clark Gregg
Year: 2009
I never fancied Joseph Gordon-Levitt for a dancer, but he actually holds his own amongst the crowd of professionals. Shaking his groove-thing to Hall and Oates 'You Make My Dreams Come True' was just one of the reasons this film was so fun.
