There are all sorts of reasons why Hollywood stops casting a previously successful actor, and we’re going to look at them here. In some cases, actors have turned their back on the profession, but many others weren’t given another option. Find out where these once-hot celebrities have been in recent years.
Megan Fox Has a Big Mouth
Actress Megan Fox rose to prominence in the Transformers film franchise. She had previously been relatively unknown before director Michael Bay gave her her big break, but she still had a lot to say about the guy. “He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is,” she said in an interview. She ended up leaving the franchise, but it’s pretty understood that she was given no other choice.
When asked in an interview about dropping Megan from the Transformers, Michael said, “She was in a different world, on her Blackberry (phone.)” He revealed that director Steven Spielberg told him to “fire her” after her dancing comment. From there, other studios continued to give her a chance at redemption, but every movie she was in got panned by critics and audiences alike. Basically, she’s not cut out for showbiz.
Tobey Maguire Ages Like a Fine Wine
There are four main reasons why we don’t see Tobey Maguire anymore since his major stint as Spider-Man. Firstly, the studio had to replace him because he was getting too old for the role – he was pushing 35. Secondly, in 2011 Tobey was linked to a poker club, of which an organizer told the press that he “was the worst tipper, the best player, and the absolute worst loser.” Talk about bad publicity.
Thirdly, Tobey was getting older and wanted to play more mature roles, but couldn’t shake off his naturally boyish looks. Still, he couldn’t carry on playing a 20-year-old anymore. And lastly, he has since become a father to two kids with his recently-divorced ex-wife Jennifer Meyer. Let’s just say he’s got his hands pretty full.
Seann William Scott Is Heard but Not Seen
Seann William Scott grew in popularity after starring as Steve Stifler in the American Pie franchise. But when he was one of the leading actors in other movies like Dude, Where’s My Car? and Dukes of Hazzard, they failed to do well with both critics and audiences. On top of that, he’s been totally typecast. Talking about his role as Stifler, Seann said: “I don’t want to be known as that character forever.”
He continued: “Now I’m probably realizing that I will be known as that character forever.” That being said, he scored a recurring role in the Ice Age franchise voicing the character Crash. And he’s been supporting himself with this, along with other voiceover work, ever since.
Brendan Fraser Can’t Get Taken Seriously
Brendan Fraser used to star in several Hollywood movies. But in 2010 he starred in two box office duds – Furry Vengeance and Extraordinary Measures. This tarnished his previous winning streak with Hollywood, and things only continued to get worse from there.
He continued to appear in film after film, which all failed to even make back the production costs in the box office. And right when he was really in need of some positive publicity to earn back his good name, he was turned into an internet meme for his goofy laughing at an awards show. Basically, Hollywood just cant take him seriously anymore.
Jessica Alba Fell Out of Love With Showbiz
Fantastic Four was Jessica Alba’s big break, but the experience left a sour taste in her mouth. The director asked her to “be prettier when you cry,” which lead Jessica into a whirl of self-doubt. She later admitted that “then it all got me thinking: Am I not good enough? Do people hate [my emotions] so much that they don’t want me to be a person? And so I just said, ‘F*** it. I don’t care about this business anymore.’”
She still popped up in movies but never quite starred in leading roles. Instead, she chose to focus on her growing family life and new natural consumer goods business, The Honest Company. And it’s been pretty successful. She swapped out showbiz for the chance to make baby and household products safer, and it’s been paying off.
Mike Myers Found His Favorite Role
Saturday Night Live, Wayne’s World, Austin Powers, and Shrek – all add up to making a huge star out of Mike Myers. His comedic acting style was a hit with audiences, but he’s been noticeably absent since he starred in The Love Guru in 2008. And there are two major reasons why we just don’t see him around anymore. Firstly, he’s a man of many hobbies and much prefers painting or playing Dungeons & Dragons now that he’s made his millions.
But secondly, Mike’s been loving his life as a father to three kids. In an interview, he revealed: “Anyone who tells you fatherhood is the greatest thing that can happen to you, they are understating it. I am the happiest I have ever been in my life.” Happily married to cafe owner Kelly Tisdale since 2010, Mike couldn’t care less about Hollywood these days.
Rob Schneider’s Opinion’s Held Him Back
Rob Schneider use to be a familiar face on the Hollywood circuit. But there are two significant reasons for why he’s failing to get work like he once did. Firstly, his best-known roles were always supporting roles, like when he was the Cajun guy in Adam Sandler’s movie The Waterboy. And even then, these films weren’t received well by critics or audiences alike.
On top of that, he’s come out as a loud and proud anti-vaxxer. He was outspoken about vaccines in 2014, citing their link to autism, which is a theory that has now been debunked. His controversial stance led to insurance company State Farm dropping him from their ad campaign the same year, and his career has never recovered since.
Jennifer Connelly Couldn’t Stand the Pressure
Where’s Jennifer Connelly been hiding you ask? She’s had starring roles in films such as He’s Just Not That Into You and The Labyrinth but is barely heard of these days. She even won an Oscar for her performance in the critically acclaimed A Beautiful Mind, but her success was quickly clouded by the critically panned 2002 Hulk film directed by Ang Lee. It was a total flop.
And it looks like the pressures of fame just got to her. She admitted that after walking on stage to receive her Oscar: “I remember looking up and seeing the sign that said you only had 45 seconds to speak and just feeling shocked by the exposure.” Talking in an interview with The Telegraph, she continued: “It made me feel quite shallow. You just don’t know what to expect up there.” These days she’d prefer to focus on her family life.
Edward Norton Wants Things Done His Way
Edward Norton became a Hollywood icon after starring as the leading character in 1999’s Fight Club. But his demanding character has made him pretty hard for filmmakers to work with. He angered Marvel when he agreed to shoot for the sequel movie The Incredible Hulk in 2003. He only agreed to be on board if they included rewrites or suggestions he put forward. They agreed initially, before scrapping his last-minute changes.
Studios almost never comment on why an actor is dismissed from his position. But in Edward’s case, they released a statement saying that they wanted “an actor who embodies the creative and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members.” He’s had the same problems in the movies Red Dragon, American History X, and Death to Smoochy. Basically, he unleashes his inner Hulk if studios don’t listen to his suggestions.
Cameron Diaz Wanted Out
Cameron Diaz was a huge international star with a likable personality and supermodel looks. But we haven’t seen her around much lately, and it’s pretty much due to the fact that she wanted out. She once stated that “When you’re making a movie… they own you. You’re there for 12 hours a day for months on end, and you have no time for anything else.” And it’s been like that for Cameron since she was 22 years old.
In 2014, Cameron announced she was finally going her separate ways with the profession. She said, “I just decided that I wanted different things out of my life. I had gone so hard for so long — working, making films — and it’s such a grind. I didn’t really make any space for my personal life.” And she has no regrets so far. “I got peace in my soul. I finally was taking care of myself.”
Jean-Claude Van Damme Made a Miscalculation
Belgian-born martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme isn’t as in-demand as he once was, and there are a few good reasons why. Mainly, he made a bad career move after his successful movie Timecop. He was offered to star in a trilogy that would earn him a huge $12 million per movie but he turned it down in hopes to negotiate a much larger sum.
Actor Jim Carrey had recently been in the papers for becoming the first actor to receive $20 million for a movie role. Jean-Claude demanded the studio pay him the same whopping figure for each film of the trilogy, and they simply turned him down. Years later he admitted: “Jim Carrey was being paid a fortune. And I wanted to play with the system. Like an idiot. Ridiculous.” From then on, he was blacklisted in Hollywood.
Alyson Hannigan Should Have Bitten her Lip
Alyson Hannigan grew in fame after starring as Michelle Flaherty in the American Pie series throughout the early 2000s. She was then thrust back into the spotlight for her role as Lily Aldrin in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother. While the show was a hit, Alyson actually spoke out against how the producers chose to end the series.
She explained how she thought they rushed the finale plotline and cut many important scenes: “All this stuff that I think the audience needed.” She continued: “They needed that time to process that information, instead of having it slap them in the face.” After that, she was cast a couple of times in other TV shows, but they failed to make a lasting impression. Now that she’s 46, it’s increasingly harder for her to work the Hollywood circuit.
Taylor Lautner Hasn’t Won the Critics’ Hearts
When The Twilight Saga was at the height of its fame, Taylor Lautner was thought to be the hottest rising young star. But we haven’t seen much of him anywhere, and it’s easily explained. Firstly, it was more than a bit hard to move out of the shadow of his Twilight character Jacob. He starred in the 2011 movie Abduction, but his performance got panned by critics.
Taylor’s acting skills have been called in to question time and time again. On top of that, he comes with a pretty hefty price tag making him hard to take a gamble on. As one film critic put it after watching Abduction, Taylor “looks like a stranger in his own performance.” He’s choosing to stay away from the limelight these days, but he wasn’t given much choice otherwise.
Freddie Prinze Jr Is Old News
You probably best recognize Freddie Prinze Jr from his roles in the Scooby-Doo franchise as Fred Jones or from hit sitcom Friends as Sandy the “male nanny.” But there’s been a serious reason why he hasn’t been starring in much lately. His health took a turn for the worse, and he had to undergo surgery on his spine in 2014.
But, to be honest, it’s not all down to his back issues. He also starred in one of the biggest box office flops of all time, Delgo. And his roles in She’s All That, and I Know What You Did Last Summer got old pretty fast, as he played the typical college hunk type. For Freddie, more interesting or prestigious roles never really came his way.
Anna Faris Shy’s Away From the Spotlight
Anna Faris was known for being more than just a pretty face – she was also a hilarious comedic actress. Having starred in the Scary Movie series, Just Friends, and My Super Ex-Girlfriend, she appeared to drop from the movie scene in recent years. The truth is, she’s has been taking on major roles, but mainly in animation movies as a voice-over artist.
But this has worked out quite well for Anna, who was once married to fellow actor Chris Pratt. Their relation in the public eye led to a lot of stress in Anna’s personal life, ultimately making her shun more public acting roles. She keeps herself busy with work and podcasting and is even writing her own book.
Tom Felton Has High Expectations
Tom Felton was only a child when he starred in the Harry Potter film series as antagonist Draco Malfoy. Naturally, he found it hard to be seen past his role as a young wizard, and looking for new film roles was a daunting task. “I’m much more nervous in auditions now than I was at 11. You take a lot of hits before you get something good,” he later revealed.
We might not see Tom as much as we thought because he’s aiming for out-of-reach. He auditioned for the role of James Bond, and it didn’t go to plan: “I haven’t landed James Bond yet. Playing Bond or a Bond villain was why I wanted to do movies in the first place.” Films he has been in haven’t faired well, so it seems things aren’t looking up for the Hogwarts alumni.
Miranda Cosgrove Had a Tour Bus Mishap
Miranda Cosgrove rose to fame while only a child, in roles for School Of Rock, Darke & Josh, and iCarly. But she hasn’t been as prominent in her adult years. She pursued a music career after iCarly but failed to reach the success of former child stars-turned pop stars like Miley Cyrus. The movie and TV roles she landed after her early success also flopped.
She also suffered an injury after her tour bus crashed in 2011, breaking her ankle. It forced her to cancel her tour and put her out of work for months. She has since pursued studying at college and has found some success as a voiceover artist. Today, you can hear her in the Universal Pictures animation, Despicable Me.
Ashton Kutcher Is Famous For Being Famous
Ashton Kutcher was the “it” guy during the 2000s, but he’s failed to carry that momentum into the last decade. A big reason why Hollywood has dropped him is because of his typecast as the goofy but lovable hunk. When he starred as Steve Jobs in the 2013 movie Jobs – a perfect chance for him to prove himself otherwise – it failed to strike a chord with critics and audiences.
You may remember when he replaced Charlie Sheen in 2011 as one of the main actors in Two and a Half Men. But since he started appearing, their ratings steadily declined. He’s started focusing more on earning venture capital instead since Hollywood has all but abandoned him. That being said, he’s in the public eye a lot still usually because of his high-profile relationships.
Jessica Biel Was Hired For Her Looks
She’s famous for being married to pop star Justin Timberlake, but what happened to Jessica Biel’s movie career? Well, for one thing, she tends to be hired more for her looks than for her acting skills. She was dubbed Esquire’s “Sexiest Woman Alive” in 2005, but it didn’t give her the career boost she hoped for.
Jessica told an interviewer: “When this whole thing went down… I thought, ‘Oh, this is going to be great! I’m going to get so many jobs from this!’… That wasn’t really the case… I felt like I was kind of on this pedestal a little bit, and it definitely didn’t just open all the doors for me, which I thought it would.” When she has had the chance to star in movies, they never managed to gain large enough crowds to justify them.
Hayden Christensen Didn’t Want To Just Ride a Wave
Hayden Christensen got famous quickly after starring in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in the 2000s. But despite his easy ascension to fame, he hasn’t appeared in much else since then. In an interview, he revealed that after Star Wars, he “bought some farmland and largely retreated from Hollywood.”
Hayden explained: “I guess I felt like I had this great thing in Star Wars that provided all these opportunities and gave me a career, but it all kind of felt a little too handed to me. I didn’t want to go through life feeling like I was just riding a wave.” He has appeared in a few roles since, but they are few and far between. Since 2014 he’s been busy raising his daughter.
Halle Berry Called Out Her Castmates
Halle Berry made history when she became the first black woman to win an Oscar for her performance in 2002’s Monster’s Ball. But her films that followed have been a string of major flops. Remember 2006’s Catwoman, anyone? That turned out to be one of the biggest box office fails of all time. On top of that, she let her mouth run in 2005 at the Golden Raspberry Awards – an event that honors the worst films of the year.
It was surprising enough to see her turn up in person to accept the award, but it didn’t stop there. She thanked Warner Bros “for casting me in this piece-of-s**t, god-awful movie.” She added: “I’d like to thank the rest of the cast. To give a really bad performance like mine, you need to have really bad actors.” Needless to say, she kind of stuck her foot in it.
Josh Radnor Is Jack of All Trades
Hollywood hasn’t been casting Josh Radnor anymore, and it comes down to these few reasons. He became a major TV star in How I Met Your Mother but failed to bring that success over to the silver screen. His TV appearances after 2014 failed to amount to anything substantial, so he’s been dabbling in other creative pursuits. He’s been spending more time focusing on his Indie music and joined a band, but it hasn’t made him the new Chris Martin.
He’s been trying to publish some written books, the most recent of which promised: “An ongoing quest that takes [the author and actor] from his youth in heartland Ohio to the unexpected lessons of celebrity and beyond.” But it hasn’t managed to hit the stores yet. His screenwriting and directing pursuits look more promising however, so that might be his next step.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Couldn’t Move Beyond Horror
Sarah Michelle Gellar was a major star in the nineties thanks to her fan-favorite show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Arguably her most famous movie, Cruel Intentions, also kept her a household name; however, she hasn’t managed to keep the movie offers coming. One main reason is that she was pigeonholed pretty early on in her career as a Horror genre starlet. Films like Scream 2, The Return, and The Grudge all helped ensure that.
When she has ventured outside of horror, it hasn’t faired well at the box office. Films like Harvard Man, Southland Tales, and Veronika Decides to Die allowed Sarah to stretch her acting wings, but audiences and critics didn’t respond well. Lately, she’s been taking a similar route to Jessica Alba in opening her own business. Foodstirs, a “cooking and lifestyle brand,” has been taking up a lot of her time lately.
B. J. Novak Is Way Too Busy
Best known for playing Ryan in NBC’s The Office, B. J. Novak hasn’t been seen doing so much since 2013. But it may surprise you to know that he’s been anything but bored. He’s moved away from performing in front of the camera to writing and directing behind the scenes. He’s also busiest himself with writing books for adults and children alike.
To add to that, he’s found a passion for developing smartphone apps. He launched “The List App” in 2015, before closing it two years later. But he’s alrady working on another one. And investing in sustainable lab-grown meat is another venture he hopes pays off soon. One day, we might see him running for Mayor of Boston, as he’s publicly admitted it might be in his horizons.
Liv Tyler Is Sick of Hollywood Ageism
Liv Tyler was the elven beauty Arwen in the hugely successful Lord of the Rings franchise. But the truth is she’s hardly been seen since then, and we know the reason why. She gave an interview in which she spoke about her then-age: “Thirty-eight is a crazy number. It’s not fun when you see things start to change.”
Liv explained: “When you’re in your teens or 20s, there is an abundance of ingenue parts which are exciting to play. But at [my age], you’re usually the wife or the girlfriend — a sort of second-class citizen. There are more interesting roles for women when they get a bit older.” She went on to star in the TV series The Leftovers in 2014 after having almost quit acting for good. But she’s still not as prominent as she once was.
Jim Carrey Can’t Hold Back Anymore
Jim Carrey was once one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood, raking in the highest salary of any of his counterparts. Now almost 60, he’s found himself less able to keep shtum about questionable Hollywood practices. He explained how he just “didn’t want to be in the business anymore. I didn’t like what was happening, the corporations taking over and all that.”
But it’s allowed Jim to focus on another passion project of his: “And maybe it’s because I felt pulled toward a different type of creative outlet and I really liked the control of painting – of not having a committee in the way telling me what the idea must be to appeal to a four-quadrant whatever.” These days, you can find him on Twitter unleashing a politically-charged tirade.
Fairuza Balk Is Fed Up Chasing Fame
Fairuza Balk gained popularity after appearing in films like American History X, The Waterboy, and Almost Famous. But she’d already reached icon-status in her childhood after starring in Return to Oz in the 80s. While she’s been typecast as the gloomy alternative girl in many pictures, there are other reasons why Hollywood doesn’t pick up the phone anymore.
Mainly, Fairuza has shied away from the Hollywood scene. She sees herself as an artist first, so acting isn’t her priority anymore. “I struggled a lot with being pushed too hard in my 20’s,” she revealed in an interview. “With people telling me that I had to keep taking more and more movies because that’s really only when I’d be relevant. Hollywood is designed that way; it’s always about the new flavor of the moment and I’ve always preferred to be a bit more mysterious.”
Vince Vaughn Isn’t Laughing Anymore
Funnyman Vince Vaughn was once considered to be a member of the Hollywood “frat pack,” a group of Hollywood actors who frequently starred in comedy films together. Films like Swingers, Dodgeball, and Wedding Crashers were a hit with audiences, but he more or less only played the same character each time. He became known for being a bit of a one-note performer. Aside from that, he wasn’t feeling as inspired to make movies as he once was.
“The machine can make you idle,” he told an interviewer. “You read a script and then you agree to a role, then soon enough you’re on set looking at a scene that has had all the juice and the life sucked right out of it. You become a hired gun doing a very inoffensive PG-13 movie and, well, you kind of just go along with it. Like anything in life you’re either growing or you’re dying. When you get too comfortable you start to decline.”
Jason Lee Bows Out of the Chase
Jason Lee rose in prominence for his role in Mallrats in the nineties. And he achieved huge TV success by starring as the title character in My Name Is Earl from 2005-2009. But a big reason why we might not see him around anymore could be to do with his deep connection to the Church of Scientology. He’d been a devoted believer for over 20 years.
Scientology was so important to Jason that he even left his first wife Carmen Llywelyn when she became disconnected from the religion. But him and his current wife have since moved away from Scientology, and Jason’s pursuing other interests in skateboarding and photography in Texas. It seems like he’s done chasing stars and just wants a bit of normalcy.
Daniel Stern Wanted To Give Back
Where’s Daniel Stern been hiding all these years since his well-known stint as Marv in Home Alone? He played a goofball funnyman and it became hard for him to break away from that archetype. But he’s had his hand full with other pursuits outside of acting, one of which is to do with his nightclub in Malibu.
He moved into the area with his wife and kids and got stuck in with local charity work. In 2010 he received Malibu’s President’s Volunteer Service Award for doing over 500 hours of volunteer work. He stated: “My success as an actor has afforded me the unique opportunity to give back to my community, putting my vision of creating a strong and sensitive society into practice.” How inspiring!
Lindsay Lohan Let’s Everyone Down
Lindsay Lohan enjoyed huge success in her childhood and teen years, arguably while she was too young to handle it. She was then making headlines for all the wrong reasons in her twenties when her hard-partying was evident for all to see. In hardly any time at all she went from being an A-list actress to being on the Hollywood blacklist.
Lindsay has had opportunities to work her way back in Hollywood, but repeatedly lets everyone around her down. She’s been accused of arriving three hours late to set, not studying her lines, and even not turning up for filming. Her lack of professionalism has made it near-impossible for studios to want to cast her these days.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse Will Forever Be McLovin
Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s iconic character McLovin in the 2007 comedy Superbad is his most memorable role to date. But it was 14 years ago that it came out and Christopher hasn’t managed to out-grow that movie since. Many believe that he’s finding it hard to be seen as anything but the young and helpless McLovin, despite the fact he’s 31 years old.
It didn’t help that his first TV project, Friend Me, never quite made it to our screens. It was the perfect project for him to get himself out thereafter finding fame with Superbad, but when CBS pulled it from their line-up early on, Christopher didn’t have anything to show during a crucial time. He’s since been appearing in the CBS sitcom The Great Indoors, but the show is receiving mixed reviews.
Christina Ricci Has Struggled To Find Her Place
Christina Ricci experienced fame from an early age when she was cast as Wednesday Addams in 1991s The Addams Family. She’s appeared in several films since then, notably Sleepy Hollow with Johnny Depp, but she never became the megastar we expected her to turn into. That might be in part due to her ever-lasting baby-face.
But she wasn’t immune to suffering from the pressures of Hollywood. “I know that had I been thinner at the time my indie movies were hitting, I could’ve been in a much better position in my career,” she once revealed. But she admits: “I have to say I still audition for movies. I don’t really have as much control over my career as others would like to pretend that I do.”
Billy Zane Can’t Outgrow Titanic
Billy Zane has held some pretty iconic roles in his time. He has been in Back To The Future, Titanic, and hit series Twin Peaks. But despite his famous face he hasn’t carved a career out of being the leading actor in a production. That might be why Hollywood has more or less forgotten about him.
But his role as Caledon Hockley in Titanic has pretty much overshadowed his entire acting career. He says that it’s all people remember him from: “‘You’re the ******* from Titanic.’ That one I get a lot which is really nice. Nice to meet people that way,” he joked. He’s still proud to have played such a prominent role in the iconic movie though: “I’m so honored and flattered to have just been on that ride.”
Bella Thorne Can’t Count on Her Disney Following
Bella Thorne was only a kid when she starred in the Disney Channel’s Shake It Up. By 2010 she was an international success, at the time starring alongside Zendaya. While she carried over her younger fans into her more mature film and TV work in recent years, she’s hasn’t managed to impress anybody else. She was cast as the lead actress in the drama series Famous In Love, but that failed to make it past its second season.
Allegedly, she exhibited “diva-like behavior,” and word got around. She also starred in the horror movie Amityville: The Awakening in 2017, which failed to earn even $1,000. Comedy Assassination Nation failed to do much better the following year. Despite her young fan base, she’s failing to hit the mark time and time again.
Tara Reid Partied Too Hard
Tara Reid is exactly the kind of person everyone expected would become a huge movie star. She was the “it” girl in the 90s and 2000s, after her breakthrough role as Vicky in American Pie. She actually has managed to stay in the press over the years, but for all the wrong reasons. Her hard-partying took its toll on her health and reputation.
Tara has continued to act, but she’s earned a reputation as a terrible actress. She’s earned more than one “Worst Actress” Razzie at The Golden Raspberry Awards for her roles in films like My Boss’s Daughter and Alone in the Dark. And her choice to star in the TV movie Sharknado is now something of a legend. Her personal life and career choices have made it hard to succeed in a place like Hollywood.
Hulk Hogan’s Affair Was Caught on Camera
Hulk Hogan made himself a household name after starring as one of the main wrestlers on the WWE Network. Throughout the 80s and 90s, he was a pop culture icon, famous for his massive muscles, trademark blonde hair, and husky voice. His reality TV show Hogan Knows Best also gave us some insight into his private family life.
Aside from his appearances in films like Rocky III, No Holds Barred, and Santa with Muscles, he just never managed to become as big of a star as former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Rock was just better at drawing in the audience. That and the fact that Hogan had a whole sex tape scandal when he cheated with his best friend’s wife… and the tape got leaked.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Has Personal Demons
Do you remember when Catherine Zeta-Jones was starring in big 90s films like The Mask of Zorro and Entrapment? She even won an Oscar for her performance in 2002s Chicago and frequently has attention brought to how young she looks for 51. On top of that, she’s married to bigshot actor Michael Douglas.
But it hasn’t been enough to keep her on our movie screens. People think it’s because of marriage troubles with Michael, who she admitted to living separately from in 2013. She was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her adult life, which she calls her “pain in the ass.” With such challenges in her personal life, it’s no wonder her career has taken a back seat. It helps if you’re sitting on millions, though.
Kat Dennings Was Dropped by Marvel
Kat Dennings made a name for herself in hit TV shows like Sex and the City and CSI in the early 2000s. But she’s also had a lot of movie work, appearing in films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The House Bunny, and the Thor franchise. From 2011, she also starred as one of the leading actresses in 2 Broke Girls.
The main reasons why she’s faded out from Hollywood is likely down to her typecast as an indie “cool girl.” It’s more or less what she’s known for playing, and these days there are plenty of actresses who fit the bill. Plus, after the second Thor movie Marvel dumped her from their universe. She hasn’t been seen anywhere near the superhero’s since Thor: The Dark World, and according to the screenwriter she’s not expected back.
Matthew Fox Has a Sketchy Past
Everyone knows Matthew Fox from his significant role in the hit show Lost, but that ended back in 2010. His role as Charlie Salinger on the 90s show Party of Five also brought him fame, but he’s since fallen out of favor with the Hollywood crowd. However looking at his film record, it’s not so surprising.
Matthew has starred in a string of pretty unsuccessful movies, such as Emperor, Alex Cross, and Speed Racer – they all had bad reviews. But his personal life has been in the papers more than once and it hasn’t reflected well. He was charged with a DUI in 2012 and was called out once by fellow Lost-costar Dominic Monaghan for being abusive in relationships. Yep, Hollywood doesn’t want to go anywhere near him.
Cara Delevingne Has Been Bombing the Box Office
It feels like Cara Delevingne only recently embarked on her acting career, but it hasn’t proved to be as successful as her modeling. She’s one of the most recognizable supermodels in the world, so we naturally thought Hollywood would be a piece of cake for her to crack. In 2015 and 2016 she appeared in Paper Towns and Suicide Squad.
Most recently she portrayed Laureline in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and she has a couple of other movies in the pipeline. But so far, everything she’s done has been a critical disaster. Her acting abilities might not be 100% there yet, but there’s still time for her to turn it around.
Michael Cera Has Failed To Impress
When Michael Cera joined the Hollywood circuit he seemed like he was bringing something new and fresh to the scene. He starred in the hit sitcom Arrested Development and followed that up with leading roles in Superbad and Juno. But you might have noticed it’s been a while since we’ve seen him in anything.
It’s likely that Michael has been typecast as the goofy-awkward guy, and there’s plenty of those to go around. On top of that, a lot of people confuse him for fellow actor Jesse Eisenberg, and that doesn’t fare well for filmmakers. If people have a hard time remembering which actor you are, maybe you dont leave much of an impression?
Bridgette Wilson Wanted To Be a Housewife
Bridgette Wilson was the former-pageant queen and rising star of the 90s who everyone thought was going to make it big. After being crowned Miss Teen USA in 1990, she starred in the soap opera Santa Barbara before moving onto films. You might remember her from movies like Mortal Kombat, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Wedding Planner.
Bridgette married former professional tennis player Pete Sampras in 2000 and has basically ditched her Hollywood life ever since. After meeting at a movie theater they fell madly in love, and Bridgette’s focus shifted. “I know I want to have a family and be a housewife, that’s really the most important thing with me,” she admitted back in 1993. And she’s living out that dream today, happily raising their son in California.
Stacey Dash Wants To Run for President
Stacey Dash played Dionne Marie Davenport in the cult classic Clueless, where she starred opposite Alicia Silverstone. It was a hit back in 1995, so it looked like Stacey had a big future in Hollywood ahead of her. She went on to appear in TV shows like CSI and Single Ladies, but her career never took off how she wanted it to. But it’s pretty clear why filmmakers won’t hire her – she’s politically outspoken and even has plans to run for president.
She told People: “I’ve been blacklisted in Hollywood. My agency dropped me because of my politics. They told me that when they pitched me, casting directors would say, ‘We give you credit for pitching her with a straight face.’ It makes me so angry.” She added, “Republicans in Hollywood hide. I’m challenging them to stand up and have courage. I won’t be scared into submission.”
Jorge Garcia’s Secret Passion
Jorge Garcia has been called “the life and soul” of the hit TV show Lost. But that finished back in 2010 after six seasons, so what’s he been up to since? You’d be forgiven for wondering whether he’s still even acting today as he tends to keep a low profile. But the truth is, he’s hasn’t stopped acting since Lost ended.
He’s appeared in shows Alcatraz, Once Upon a Time, and Hawaii Five-0, but rarely makes up part of the leading cast. It’s probably due to his other career pursuits, namely stand up comedy. It’s always been his other secret passion, and telling jokes to a room of 300 people takes time and practice.
Lori Loughlin Was Released From Prison
Lori Loughlin is best known to us as Aunt Becky on Full House from 1988 to 1995. She reprised her role for the Netflix sequel Fuller House in 2016, obviously as a far different Aunt Becky. Her role on 90210 as Debbie Wilson also contributed to making her a household name.
She recently served two months in prison over the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, where she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud. The truth is, Hollywood blacklisted her long before the scandal – she never outgrew her role as Aunt Becky. But this brush with the law certainly isn’t going to help.
Nina Dobrev Is Far Too Picky
Nina Dobrev’s big break came when she starred as Mia Jones in Degrassi: The Next Generation back in 2006. But she’s most famous for her role as Elena Gilbert on the teen fantasy drama, The Vampire Diaries. She left the show in 2015 and starred in the comedy film The Final Girls, which was a critical success. Unfortunately for her, it was short-lived.
Nina’s admitted herself that her standards are too high: “The things I want to do aren’t necessarily the things that are expected of me,” she said upon leaving The Vampire Diaries. “I don’t want to play a teenager anymore. I want to play adult roles and be challenged and work with great filmmakers and tell incredible stories, and that has meant being really picky.” But exciting mainstream roles just haven’t been coming her way.
Elisha Cuthbert Annoyed Viewers
Elisha Cuthbert seemed like she had a big and exciting career ahead of her after her breakout role in the TV drama 24. After that ended, she joined the cast of Happy Endings, a TV comedy, until it also ended in 2013. Despite her looks and youth, however, it’s been hard for Elisha to get noticed out in Hollywood.
But in all honesty, many viewers hated her role as Kim Bauer, the counter-terrorist agent’s daughter, in 24. Entertainment Weekly put her in their “20 Most Annoying TV Characters Ever” and they weren’t alone in thinking it. On top of that, her first leading movie role was for the teen film The Girl Next Door, where she plays an adult film actress. But it was a commercial and critical flop.
Chris O’Donnell Turned Down the Role of a Lifetime
Chris O’Donnell was once a much-loved American heartthrob back in the mid-90s. His role in Mad Love opposite Drew Barrymore and Circle of Friends opposite Minnie Driver in the early 90s catapulted his dreamboat status, but his most famous role was yet to come. He went on to star as Robin in Batman Forever and Batman & Robin and looked to have a promising career ahead.
But it’s easy to see where things went wrong for Chris. The sequel film Batman & Robin totally bombed and left no one wanting to pick up the pieces. Chris was also offered to appear as Agent J in Men in Black – a hugely successful role for Will Smith – but he turned down the chance. He may have the acting ability, but he’s not so good at spotting an opportunity.
Dane Cook Was Accused Of Stealing Jokes
Comedian Dane Cook was a big-shot stand-up in his own right when he successfully transitioned to the big screen in the early 2000s. He starred opposite Steve carrel and Jessica Alba in Dan In Real Life in 2007, but after that things started to look down for Dane. Critics started attacking his roles in comedy films, writing things like “Can we finally just admit that Dane Cook isn’t funny?”
It didn’t help when comedian Carlos Mencia accused Dane of stealing jokes. Joe Rogan then accused Dane taking some of his own material and trying to pass it off as his own. And then people started to catch on to some similarities between Dane and stand-up Louis C. K. There ‘s really no coming back after all that bad publicity.
Tom Welling Is Super Picky
Tom Welling was a huge star in the 2000s when he starred as young superman Clark Kent in the Smallville series. He stayed in the role for the most part of a decade, and after a pretty full-on filming schedule. Because of it, he chose to take a break from acting once the series was over.
But he might have pushed it a little too far. He’s known for being extremely picky about what movie roles he takes on, having only appeared in three films since Smallville ended in 2011. And they haven’t been a hit with audiences and film reviewers. Instead of launching him into fame and fortune as everyone expected, his long career as Superman hijacked a large part of his acting life and left him a little jaded.
Julia Stiles Was Given Lots of Chances
Julia Stiles has had major roles in several well-known movies. Think back to 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, and the Bourne film series. But she appears to have fallen from favor in recent years because we’ve rarely seen her. And for that, she has a string of unsuccessful films to blame.
She appeared in films like Hamlet, Down to You, and A Guy Thing after her initial acting success, but they all fell flat at the box office. She then tried to produce her own movie but eventually lost her rights to it after failing to assemble the right team. To add to all of this, she’s not much of an Instagrammer, which has led to an “out of sight, out of mind” kind of situation.


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Initially commissioned by the Barbican Centre for their Silent Film and Live Music series, Music for Screen Tests features 11 original pieces performed live as one 54-minute session. The live soundtrack accompanied a 16mm film screening of Andy Warhol's Screen Tests in the venue's cinema space in February 2020.
From the Barbican:
Between 1964-66, Warhol would ask some visitors to the Factory to sit in front of his tripod-mounted 16mm Bolex camera, face forward, and hold still. They each sat for three minutes; the films that resulted are known as the Screen Tests.
The sitters’ responses to this ordeal, and their decisions about how to perform themselves for the camera, make these films hugely revealing. Some are reduced to weeping; some are overcome with self-consciousness; some meet the camera with an equal force of personality.


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Harry is to spill coffee on David's shirt by AM so that David will miss his bus.
However, Mitchell falls asleep; David boards the bus, meets Elise and gets her phone number.
Apart from the above I can't think of anything else because the script is dull and the characters feel one-dimensional.
In 2009, Blunt received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.Her performance in the 2004 drama film My Summer of Love garnered her the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer.For her performance in the TV film Gideon's Daughter (2006) she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.She found commercial success for roles in the romantic science-fiction thriller The Adjustment Bureau (2011), the science-fiction action thriller Looper (2012), and the science-fiction military film Edge of Tomorrow (2014).Blunt received her fourth and fifth Golden Globe Award nominations for her roles in the romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) and the musical fantasy Into the Woods (2014) in the Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical category.


Polyprops is a scenic construction company based in Cardiff serving the Theatre, Film & TV industries.
We are a highly skilled and efficient team of scenic sculptors and model makers producing high quality work with impressive precision, attention to detail and authenticity.
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Currently living in South Wales, Nigel graduated from the Bournemouth Institute of Arts & Technology with a first class honours degree in model making in 2002.
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Living in Cardiff Zeb is a highly skilled and experienced scenic model maker. He is passionate about technological advances and new innovations in the industry.


A Chicago native, Tom Farrell received his M.M. from Northwestern University where he studied with Ann Waller and Mark Maxwell. During his studies he had the opportunity to perform for many world class artists such as Sergio Assad, Elizabeth Cifani, Oscar Ghiglia, Nigel North, Manuel Barrueco and William Kanengiser. In January of 2000, he was awarded first place in the Society of American Musicians Classical Guitar Competition.
After graduation he participated in the world famous master classes taught by Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Since then he has performed in a variety of venues around the U.S. and has been commissioned to compose music for theater and dance, including Thodos Dance Chicago, Strawdog Theater Company and the Remy Bumppo Theater Company. Also a film composer, Tom has scored 3 short films by Italian director, Alessandro de Cristofaro and Hermann Films.


Exploring Bollywood's morality problem
The Dhoom franchise is a prime example. Considering the fact that Dhoom 3 is such a 'blockbuster', box office returns don't necessarily ensure that a film is half-decent. The first film in the series, … Dhoom 3 loses the plot completely. First, the … Read more on The Express Tribune
Avicii's Dubai show cancelled after gall bladder surgery
Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha were announced the worst actor and actress of 2014 at the Golden Kela (banana) Awards held in New Delhi on Saturday. Aamir Khan also won an award for his performance in Dhoom 3. Now in its sixth year, the Golden Kela … Read more on The National
Ageless Aamir: His secrets
print. IANS. MUMBAI: Aamir Khan is 49, but can give any younger actor of Bollywood a run for his money. … Even for last year's Dhoom 3, he had worked hard on his body for a long time. Aamir has been entertaining Hindi film audiences for over 25 years. Read more on Himalayan Times
Hunt for actors to play father-son
Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3: Aamir Khan played a consummate trickster, who robs banks with his acrobatic circus skills. He was not really a magician but with his twin avatar managed to hoodwink the cops in the action film and laughed all the way to the bank. Read more on Daily News & Analysis
Golden Kela Awards 2014: Aamir, Deepika, Sonakshi get a 'kela' (see pics)
Even Aamir Khan won an award for his performance in “Dhoom:3”. Now in its sixth year, the Golden Kela Awards honoured the worst in Bollywood at an event held at the India Habitat Centre here. Ajay won the worst actor award for “Himmatwala”, which was … Read more on indiatvnews.com
Aamir Khan launches Jackie Shroff's son Tiger's 'Heropanti'
Aamir Khan dressed down for the launch in a tee shirt and denims. (Photo: Varinder … Aamir Khan told reporters, “The trailer looks fantastic. Both Tiger and … Tiger poses for a picture along with his mother Ayesha Shroff and sister Krishna. (Photo … Read more on Indian Express
Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha awarded Golden Kela
The actress responded to the accolade on Twitter posting a picture of herself with a real banana and writing: "Wht to do with a 'golden kela' when i got the real deal right here? 4 rs. only … The Baawra Ho Gaya Hai Ke award went to Aamir for Dhoom: 3 … Read more on Digital Spy
Aamir Khan Movies 2014: Deepika Padukone and 'Dhoom 3' Actor to Share The …
(Photo : REUTERS / Adrien Veczan) Aamir Khan arrives at the gala presentation for the film "Mumbai Diaries" during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival September 10, 2010. There has been a lot of talk about who will star as the leading couple … Read more on Fashion & Style
Anant Singh identifies the worst of Bollywood
The idea of the award has roots in Singh's passion for films. Zee Cinema used to be his constant childhood companion … Dhoom 3 was quite a hit at this event, bagging three major trophies. The evening was full of surprises, perhaps the most … Read more on Business Standard
Is Salman Khan Copying Aamir Khan?
The first installment saw John Abraham essaying the negative character, while the light-eyed handsome superstar Hrithik Roshan played baddie in Dhoom 2. Most recently, the dirty job went to Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3, and everyone knows what a great … Read more on Business of Cinema
After Nana Patekar, Aamir Khan condemns Sanjay Dutt's parole extension!
While AK seemed unaware about Sanjay's controversial parole extensions, we wonder if the Dhoom:3 star was just playing safe. Aamir Khan was quizzed about Dutt's parole extensions and here's what he had to say, “I don't think it's right for me to … Read more on Bollywood Life


Ghanaian award-winning actress, writer, and producer, Lydia Forson has revealed that her movies “Keteke” and “Sidechic Gang”, will start streaming on Netflix from January 31, 2020.
The actress took to her Facebook page to announce the news to her followers.
Lydia Forson said the movies will be coming on in two days.
“So a little BIG announcement – my movies #Keteke and #SideChicGang are coming on @netflix in TWO days…”
“Get your popcorn ready…. #GhanaToTheWorld,” she added.
“Keteke” and “Sidechic Gang” were premiered in Ghana in 2017 and 2018 respectively before they were screened internationally.


Join us in celebrating Chanukah on December 25th the old Jewish way, with Chinese dinner and a movie!
Wednesday, December 25th, 7:00pm on Stone St (address upon RSVP).
Movie: Reuniting the Rubins
About Reuniting the Rubins;
The film is a family comedy chronicling a reluctantly Jewish man (Timothy Spall) who tries to re-unite his dysfunctional family in time for the Jewish celebration of Pesach so as to appease his ailing mother Honor Blackman.
Although they are all from the same family his estranged children hardly seem like they are from the same planet. He must reunite his son the capitalist James Callis, his daughter the eco-warrior Rhona Mitra, his son the Buddhist Monk, and his last son, a born again Rabbi.


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Prarambh is more than just an acting workshop; it is a journey of self-discovery. Through a carefully curated series of exercises and activities, participants will become more aware of themselves, exploring their emotions, and understanding the power of touch and energy in performance.
This journey of introspection sets the foundation for authentic and powerful storytelling on stage. Under the guidance of seasoned theatre professionals, participants will dive deep into the basics of theatre and acting. Voice exercises will enhance vocal resonance and expression, while learning the nav-rasas (nine emotions) will enable a profound understanding of emotional depth in character portrayal. Movement exercises will enhance physical expression, enabling actors to communicate without words. Characterisation is at the heart of acting, and Prarambh will offer valuable insights into developing well-rounded and compelling characters. Through various exercises and techniques, participants will learn to embody and bring to life diverse personas. Improvisation exercises will foster spontaneity, creativity, and the ability to think on your feet, essential skills for any performer.
The workshop isn’t just about hard work; it’s also about having fun and building connections. Prarambh will include team-building exercises and engaging theatre activities that foster collaboration, camaraderie, and a sense of community among participants. Together, you will explore the joy of theatre and its ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds.At Prarambh, theory meets practice, and participants will have the opportunity to showcase their newfound skills in multiple performances throughout the workshop. These performances will be the culmination of weeks of learning and growth, providing participants with invaluable real-world experience and the chance to captivate audiences with their talent.
Prarambh is more than just a workshop; it’s an invitation to explore your artistic potential, dive deep into the nuances of acting, and embrace the magic of theatre. Join us on this 50-day transformative journey of self-expression and storytelling. Together, let’s set the stage for unforgettable performances and create memories that will resonate with you for a lifetime. Book your spot at Prarambh today, and let the curtain rise on a new chapter of artistic brilliance and personal growth.


By Paul Sawchuk
The Gift is a psychological thriller starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, and Joel Edgerton. Written and directed by Edgerton, The Gift follows Simon (Bateman) and Robyn (Hall) as they settle in after a move from Chicago to Los Angeles suburbs where Simon grew up. While shopping, the couple runs into Gordon “Gordo” Mosley (Edgerton), an old classmate of Simons. Simon quickly becomes suspicious as Gordo, over the next few weeks, leaves several welcoming gifts at their doorstep and begins visiting Robyn at home unannounced. Simon tells Robyn about Gordon’s strange childhood, but Robyn is suspicious. Gordon doesn’t seem as strange as Simon said, and when he continually tells her to leave the issue alone, she begins to investigate into Gordon’s history, eventually discovering something about Simon and Gordon’s past.
The Gift is a rare psychological thriller that doesn’t rely on the threat of actual violence, instead using implied violence to greater effect. Commonly, suspense thrillers use violence as a very real thing to their characters, but The Gift goes in a different direction, using implied threats, posturing, manipulation and paranoia to create a real sense of fear throughout. Is any of the violence that we’re expecting or that we see real? The Gift challenges us to question the difference between physical violence and emotional violence. Both forms are “real”, even if we’re used to seeing physical violence, the eventual implication of The Gift is that both are harmful.
Edgerton, in this spectacular writing and directorial debut, has crafted a cinematic exploration of “past sins” with intriguing characters and an effectively creepy tone that switches with the feelings of the characters. This isn’t a haunted house where the house looked haunted the whole time. When Robyn begins to distrust Gordo, her home turns into a house she doesn’t feel comfortable in. When she starts investigating and talking to Simon, the tone shifts again because of our own feelings towards Simon.
Brought to life with a surprising effort by Jason Bateman, Simon is the standout here. We’re used to seeing him as the straight man against zany actors like Charlie Day or Ryan Reynolds, but here he gets to play not only dramatic, but in some cases a dark, cathartic version of Michael Bluth. Imagine if all the deadpan characters of Bateman’s past were finally let out of the cage and set loose on all the horrible characters he was forced to fight with in the past, and that’s what we have in The Gift.
Edgerton, as a counterpoint, is almost unrecognizable in his mundane dress and middle-aged getup. He looks normal, and that’s the point. He’s meant to have a slightly disturbed look to him, but not overly “creepy”, and he pulls off the understated look well. As we delve into the story with Robyn later on, there is a justification for this demeanour, as well as a justification for her husband’s.
Finally, yes, there is a twist, but not in the traditional sense. I would argue that The Gift purposely avoids resolution. We leave the film with a sense of justice, shock, and ambiguity all with the end hanging open. This isn’t a negative of the film – it’s the best possible thing we can say about The Gift. Cheap psychological thrillers promise shocking twists to compliment their shocking violence and often come off as overdone. There is no “It’s all in their head” or “It was a dream/They were dead the whole time” here. What The Gift offers is complicated and, like Edgerton’s portrayal of Gordo, understated. It will leave you with one unavoidable question and plenty to talk about. Undoubtedly The Gift is the most refreshing thriller and does for the genre what Ex Machina does for sci-fi. Understatement through character driven story can be so much more effective than heavy-handed pontification.


Tangled is one of the high grossing and well-known Disney’s animated 3D movie in 2010. It tells the life of a lost, young princess with long magical hair who yearns to leave her secluded tower. This movie is a major success both in the United States and internationally, making it one of the most successful films in the world.
Children, especially girls, love anything with Tangled as its main theme and inspiration. This time, we will share to you a selection of tangled printable coloring pages for your children!


Some time ago I had a phase, when I would write out, underline and highlight every interesting or inspiring line in a book I’d be reading at the moment. So I ended up with quite a collection of quotes and nowhere to put them, until now.
I’ll try to sort everything out and use these amazing quotes in my blog posts. Maybe they’ll be in book reviews, or maybe I’ll just post a random assortment of quotes from all the different books I’ve ever read. I’ll figure it out as I go. And sorry in advance if some of the quotes are not accurate. A lot of the books I read, are in translation, but I’ll try to find the right English versions of the quotes.
on Goodreads).This is a truly amazing work of literature. It seems like it has been written ages ago. In fact, I’ve tried looking it up on the Gutenberg Project website, not realising that this play wasn’t even in the public domain, as it was written somewhere in the late 1940s (first premiered in 1953). But the wisdom of this play gives the feeling of something I might read in ancient texts.
He who can do more, can do less.
The first quote is actually an English saying, but I’ve first read it in the play Waiting for Godot.
Three or four years ago I saw this play performed at a local youth theatre. It was so bizarre and thought provoking. Most of the time it seemed like nothing was going on, yet the characters would startle you every time they spoke. Each line of this play is a quote of its own. As I’ve read in the synopsis, Waiting for Godot is a play, where nothing happens twice.
Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it's awful!
It might sound boring, but the suspense of the play made me hold my breath till the end of the performance. I’ve heard people say, that it’s hard to read plays, because you can’t really follow the story with all the characters. And partly it’s true, because you just read the dialogue, and all the action is supposed to be acted out on stage. But that’s not the case with Waiting for Godot. First of all, because there are only four or five very distinct characters, so it’s impossible to mix them up. And the second reason you might guess yourselves.
In the meantime, nothing happens.
Still the dialogues are so dense with thoughts and ideas. It’s been awhile, since I’ve read it, and watched the play on stage, so I might not remember the exact thoughts that it brought up in me, but I do remember, how it made me feel.
We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist?
On Goodreads I’ve found a lot of other interesting quotes, that didn’t catch my eye, while I was reading, so maybe this play is asking for a re-read? I don’t know. It might be.
The whole point of the story is, that there are two men, Vladimir and Estragon, standing at the side of a road and waiting for a guy named Godot. Then two other men appear, Pozzo and Lucky, who seem to be a master and his servant. They talk about seemingly random things, but all their little remarks add some deeper meaning to the conversation, as if they aren’t really talking to each other.
Let us not then speak ill of our generation, it is not any unhappier than its predecessors. (Pause.) Let us not speak well of it either.
There’s a lot of waiting in this play.
Pozzo: I don't seem to be able… (long hesitation) to depart.
Estragon: Such is life.
The first act ends with a boy showing up and telling the men, that Godot is not coming today, but he is sure to come the next day. So they decide to come and wait for him again, but stay motionless as the lights fade.
The next act partly repeats itself, the characters and situation are the same, yet the details are different. And they once again are waiting for Godot.
As I’ve mentioned before, this is an absurdist play, so it doesn’t really have to make any sense. But there are many different interpretations of the meaning, so maybe everyone is free to decide for himself, and Beckett does give you a lot of space for though wandering. So you can think whatever you want to think - it’s all there.
What is my interpretation of this play? I can’t say, what were my initial impressions, I don’t remember anymore. But judging by my favourite quotes, it’s about life and existence. Why are we here? What are we doing? What is the whole meaning of this? It all makes no sense, never did, never will. But this meaningless has its own beauty.
The same way as chaos has its own spontaneous order. But that, I think, is from a completely different play.


Tobe Johnson and Brett Eichenberger, co-producers and creators of a new documentary "A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed" share interviews from researchers and eyewitnesses with extraordinary stories and evidence. The film - the first of a two-part series - makes a strong case for the existence of Bigfoot and asks the viewer to examine the evidence and come to their own conclusions.
You can rent or buy the documentary of many streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Vudu and iTunes,, to name a few.
Watch the trailer here.
ABOUT TOBE JOHNSON
Tobe Johnson is the author of "The Owl Moon Lab" books and researcher of all things Bigfoot. With over a decade of research and his own experiences, Tobe has dedicated his work to investigating the relationship of Sasquatch and the paranormal. Tobe is the co-producer of A FLASH OF BEAUTY: BIGFOOT REVEALED, a ground-breaking 2-part documentary that focuses on Sasquatch witness testimony. Tobe has come to the conclusion that Sasquatch is not only very real, but is far beyond what most would have you to believe.
ABOUT BRETT EICHENBERGER
Brett Eichenberger is an award-winning filmmaker with over 25 years of experience working in the film and video production industry. His work includes the feature films LIGHT OF MINE and PRETTY BROKEN, commercials, short films, music videos, and documentary shorts. Filmmaking has taken Brett around the world, but he feels most at home in the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. As a native Oregonian, Brett has been intrigued by Bigfoot since his childhood years, and this documentary has given him the opportunity to explore the topic in depth.
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Our wonderful studio assistant Daniel Bury “Travel Man Dan” gets into the driver’s seat to conduct his first live on-air radio interview with actor Ben Kenyon, playing “Tony” in the Company of Ten’s production of William Boyd’s “The Argument” being performed in the Abbey Theatre Studio on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st April (8pm), Sunday 22nd (2:30pm), and Tuesday 24th until Saturday 28th April (8pm).
Ben talks about how he became apart of the cast and shares some of his insights on his experience whilst rehearsing the play as well as giving us all the details on how to book tickets.
This sounds like a really good one, and not to be missed.
So best book your tickets before they sell out!
For further information please go to the Abbey Theatre website: http://www.abbeytheatre.org.uk/whats-on/the-argument/
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by John Larmer
Editor in Chief
Our PBL World event in June is centered around BIE’s professional development workshops, but the keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and location in the Napa Valley are additional reasons why the event is so popular. Attendees will find some extra bonuses too, like they did last year with the screening of the film Beyond Measure.
This year, we’ve just confirmed that we’ll be screening the acclaimed documentary Most Likely to Succeed on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 3:30pm. And, bonus on top of bonus, we’re delighted to announce that the film’s producer Ted Dintersmith will be PBL World’s keynote speaker at 8:30am that morning.
Ted is quite a guy. In the 1980s, he ran a business at Analog Devices that “helped enable the digital revolution” and in the 1990s was named a “top performing venture capitalist.” More recently, he’s been described as “one of America’s leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education.” He recently co-authored a book with Tony Wagner, Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era. You can read more about him here.
The Most Likely to Succeed website has lots of information, clips from the film, and other tools—for parents, teachers, school leaders, students, and change agents— to provoke conversations and support education change efforts in schools and communities.
The goal of Ted Dintersmith’s campaign is to help schools “re-imagine their purpose, and create learning experiences that prepare kids for life in the 21st Century.” They’re making the film available to schools for screenings that bring teachers, parents, and students together and engage in discussion about the future of their school and kids. Dintersmith has been traveling to all 50 states, bringing together government officials, educators, business people, philanthropists, parents, and students. This campaign is being led by The Future Project, a non-profit dedicated to “transforming inner-city public schools across the country and with a big vision for America’s future. (We) seek to create a nationwide movement to empower our schools to help every child in America.”
Here’s a quote from the film’s press release:
“The acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and AFI DOCS. It’s been featured at leading conferences on education, including ASU/GSV, SxSWedu, Harvard/GoldmanSachs, and NewSchools Venture Fund. Audience members call it the most compelling film ever done on the topic of school.”
I reviewed the film when BIE hosted a screening of it back in April, 2016. Here’s a teaser from that blog post:
“The film interweaves commentary from various experts about our changing economy and mostly-unchanging schools with the story of High Tech High. It follows two ninth graders as they work on a project about why civilizations rise and fall. One girl is directing a play about the Taliban written and performed by her and her female classmates and based on Euripides' Trojan Women (the boys performed the original play). In another classroom that included math and science, the ninth graders are expressing their understanding of the driving question by building an elaborate work of art involving interconnecting gears, made mostly of wood. The central drama: will they be ready for Exhibition Day in the spring, when fellow students, parents, and the community show up to hear about and see their work?”
Sounds good, eh? See you there!
Register soon for PBL World 2017. A limited number of seats are available for the film screening.


Kit Harington Attends Game Of Thrones Script Read Through
In yet another twist in the endless ‘Is Jon Snow dead?’ debate, it appears Kit Harington has been sighted in Belfast for the first script read of Game of Thrones season six.
— Watchers on the Wall (@WatchersOTWall) July 21, 2015
This could of course be Kit Harington visiting his friends, exploring the city of Belfast, or else an eerily good lookalike.
Fellow Game of Thrones actors Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) have all been spotted in Northern Ireland this week. However, unlike Harington, their characters are still alive and kicking (possibly with a few broken bones in the case of Sansa).
If Kit Harington is in Belfast for the script read, it begs the question of how large his appearance will be in the sixth season. Will his character rise from the dead (as many suspect) or will he simply appear in flashback sequences? It is possible he survived the brutal stabbing at the hands of his “brothers,” but it looked pretty final to us.
Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing the truth until the sixth season airs next year.


Documentary Shows a Ruined Detroit
Celeste Headlee (101.9 WDET FM)
DETROIT (2005-03-17) A new documentary about Detroit will premiere tomorrow at the University of Michigan. The film traces the rise and ruin of the Motor City. Detroit Public Radio's Celeste Headlee reports:
Detroit: Ruin of a City is not a slick, expensively produced documentary like Fahrenheit 9/11 or Super Size Me. The film was made by two academics Michael Chanan from the University of the West of England in Bristol and George Steinmetz of the University of Michigan. They used a handheld digital camera and lots of archival tape. It cost about 20 thousand dollars to produce.
...read the story here


Here are a few Johnny Depp favourites (again in no particular order) that I think make great Halloween films:
From Hell (2001) - Albert & Allen Hughes Horror/Mystery/Thriller
Jack The Ripper movie with some very dark, modern effects. A winner every time.
Sweeney Todd (2007) - Tim Burton Horror/Musical/Drama
Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter & Johnny Depp always work ridiculously well together. The added bonus of it being a favourite musical of mine makes it just brilliant.
Dark Shadows (2012) - Tim Burton Comedy/Fantasy
Ok so not a horror film but fits in very nicely with the theme. Perfect for watching as a soft halloween option or if you are like me in the day to begin building the mood. The DVD is released on 15th October 2012 so in good time to get for the day.
More movie ideas to come…
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My Fair Lady (1964) was experienced director George Cukor’s film musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1912 play Pygmalion that had played successfully on Broadway from March 15, 1956 to 1962. Shaw’s plot was derived from Latin poet Ovid’s story (in the Metamorphoses) about a character named Pygmalion who fell in love with a beautiful ivory statue of a woman. In later Greek tradition, his prayers to Venus that the beloved statue – Galatea – would come to life came true so that they could marry.
Warner Bros.’ musical romantic comedy was expensive-to-produce (at $17 million) – their most expensive film to date, partially due to the fact that the studio had to pay $5.5 million for film rights to the popular Broadway hit. It turned out to be one of the top five most successful films in 1964 – a combination of clever lyrics and singable tunes, with a great lead and supporting cast, and lavishly-designed theatrical sets and costumes. Alan Jay Lerner, who was responsible for the screenplay, co-wrote the music and lyrics with Frederick (Fritz) Loewe. Producer Jack Warner’s will prevailed and the Cockney flower vendor character played by little-known Julie Andrews on Broadway was replaced by well-known, non-singing ‘Cinderella’ actress Audrey Hepburn (whose voice was dubbed by Marnie Nixon although Hepburn sang her own tracks) – to guarantee greater box-office business.
Scene from the film……
And Higgins optimistically predicts that she will become an attractive lady to the men in town: “By george, Eliza, the streets will be strewn with the bodies of men shooting themselves for your sake before I’ve done with you.” When she resists his cold insults and stomps out, he tempts her back with chocolates: “Think of it, Eliza. Think of chocolates, and taxis, and gold, and diamonds!” And then to answer Pickering’s questions about the six month “experiment in teaching” while she is in his hands, Higgins describes what will happen – tongue in cheek:
Eliza, you are to stay here for the next six months learning how to speak beautifully, like a lady in a florist shop. If you’re good and do whatever you’re told, you shall sleep in a proper bedroom, have lots to eat, and money to buy chocolates and take rides in taxis. But if you are naughty and idle, you shall sleep in the back kitchen amongst the black beetles, and be walloped by Mrs. Pearce with a broomstick. At the end of six months, you shall be taken to Buckingham Palace in a carriage, beautifully dressed. If the King finds out that you’re not a lady, the police will take you to the Tower of London, where your head will be cut off as a warning to other presumptuous flower girls. But if you are not found out, you shall have a present of, uh, seven-and-six to start life with a lady in a shop. If you refuse this offer, you will be the most ungrateful, wicked girl, and the angels will weep for you. Now, are you satisfied, Pickering?


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Tampa Theatre: A Historic Gem in Downtown Tampa
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The Tampa Theatre is a beautifully restored historic theater located in downtown Tampa, Florida. Built in 1926, the theater is a stunning example of the ornate movie palaces of the era. Today, the theater is a cultural landmark and a beloved destination for movie lovers, performing arts enthusiasts, and visitors to the Tampa Bay area.
The Tampa Theatre was built by architect John Eberson and opened to the public on October 15, 1926. The theater’s design was inspired by the Mediterranean Revival style, with a façade that features a mix of Spanish, Italian, and Byzantine elements. The interior of the theater is even more elaborate, with ornate plasterwork, hand-painted ceiling murals, and a stunning 1,400-pipe Wurlitzer organ.
In its early years, the Tampa Theatre was one of the premier movie theaters in the southeastern United States, hosting lavish premieres and celebrity appearances. Over time, the theater fell into disrepair and was almost demolished in the 1970s. However, a group of concerned citizens formed the Tampa Theatre Foundation and raised the funds necessary to restore the theater to its former glory.
Today, the Tampa Theatre is a thriving cultural institution, hosting a variety of events and performances throughout the year. The theater is best known for its film screenings, which include both classic and contemporary movies. The theater also hosts special events, such as the annual “A Nightmare on Franklin Street” Halloween festival and the “Holiday Classics” series of Christmas movies.
In addition to its film screenings, the Tampa Theatre also hosts live performances, including concerts, comedy shows, and theatrical productions. The theater’s stage has hosted a variety of performers over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and B.B. King.
The Tampa Theatre is also a popular destination for tours and special events. The theater offers daily tours that take visitors behind the scenes to learn about the theater’s history, architecture, and technical systems. The theater is also available for private events, such as weddings, corporate events, and film premieres.
In addition to its entertainment offerings, the Tampa Theatre is also committed to serving the community. The theater partners with local nonprofit organizations to host fundraising events and raise awareness about important causes.
In conclusion, the Tampa Theatre is a treasured landmark and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the arts. With its stunning design, impressive programming, and commitment to community, the theater is a shining example of the role that cultural institutions can play in enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike.
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Love is the ultimate sacrifice, but would you be willing to risk your own existence to have it? Gabe Chaplin would and falls in love with Sara Livingston, a high school student who is really an angel. In the course of their relationship, both are freed from their own trapping--Gabe from taking care of his sick mother who mentally abuses him, and Sara from questioning how important being an angel really is. When Gabe finds out that an evil angel is stalking Sara, he risks his life to stop him so that they can be together.
Sara is an angel with a mysterious past who jumps from one body to the next. Sara isn't supposed to know this, but she does, and this creates conflict and confusion for her. She jumps into people who shouldn't have been killed. Sometimes it's because they might contribute something important to society, such as inventing something in the future, and other times it's because their children will do something important. Vela also slowly introduces the tall man, who is chasing after Sara.
The tall man who is chasing after Sara is also angel, but he is evil. He has tried many times to destroy Sara=B9s pureness but always seems to be nipping at her coattails as she moves from one person to the next. In order to free himself he has to destroy Sara first but he is short on time. When he sees that Gabe and Sara befriend each other, he devises a plan to finally get Sara. Posing as an art agent, he tries to befriend Gabe, but Gabe knows who he is and tries to trick the tall man. All Gabe wants is to be like Sara so he can be with her forever, and he will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goal.
With her divine ability, Sara attempts to help Gabe become an angel. When Gabe finds out that Sara is being stalked by an evil angel, he risks his life to stop him so they can be together.


Lexa Doig: height, net worth, ethnicity, children, movies and TV shows
Lexa Doig is a renowned Canadian actress, former model and philanthropist. The multitalented star made a transition from the modelling world to making a ground-breaking performance in Andromeda.
Lexa Doig is one among the crème de la crème in the American film industry. Her impressive talent has attracted numerous producers that have given her various acting roles. She appeared as the female lead role of Rowan in the science fiction action horror movie Jason X and starred in Friday the 13th series.
Lexa Doig profile summary
- Full name: Alexandra Lecciones Doig
- Date of birth: 8th June 1973
- Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Age: 47 years (as of 2021)
- Nationality: Canadian
- Lexa Doig ethnicity: Caucasian-white
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Weight: 52 kg
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Michael Shanks
- Profession: Actress, former model, philanthropist
- Net worth: $500, 000
Lexa Doig biography
Alexandra Lecciones Doig was born on 8th June 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are David W Doig (father) and Gloria B Lecciones (mother). Her father is a Canadian engineer and a former petroleum executive officer in Toronto, while her mother is a registered nurse.
What is Lexa Doig ethnicity? The actress has a mixed-race ethnic background. Her father is of Scottish and Irish ancestry from Britain, while her mother comes from Dumaguete City in the Philippines. She is of British origin on her father's side and Filipino on her mother's side.
The singer is the youngest child in the family of four. She has an elder brother Ted Doig. While growing up, she studied rhythmic gymnastics, and as a teenager, she studied American Sign Language. She enrolled at Don Mills Collegiate Institute for her high school education.
The actress began her modelling career while still undertaking her compulsory education at Don Mills Institute. She enrolled in a vocational modelling program when she was 16 years old. Immediately, a talent agent offered to be her representative and booked her for various modelling projects.
During her final year in high school, she chose to drop out and pursue acting. She landed her first job as a co-host for the Canadian game show, Video & Arcade Top 10, between 1991 and 2006.
While still working as a co-host, she auditioned for roles in films and TV shows. She also worked on several theatre productions such as Romeo and Juliet and Arsenic, and Old Lace. She landed her first acting role in 1993 as Second Girl in The Hidden Room.
Her debut in movies happened in 1995 when she starred in Jungleground. Even with these movies and TV shows, the actress had not attained her breakthrough until 2000 when she appeared in No Alibi's film.
Her breakthrough on the big screen opened room for other significant roles in different films and TV shows. She landed the title role in Gene Roddenberry's science fiction TV series Andromeda. From 2000 to 2005, the actress portrayed the Andromeda Ascendant ship's computer in three personas. These were:
- The ship's powerful Artificial Intelligence on the ship's screen
- The AI's hologram
- As Rommie, the android avatar of the AI
The actress has continued to ace different roles in many movies and TV shows over the years. Here are the highlights of Lexa Doig movies and TV shows:
- 1995 - Jungleground as Spider
- 1999 - Teen Sorcery as Mercedes
- 2000 - No Alibi as Camille
- 2001 - Jason X as Rowan LaFontaine
- 2011 - Tactical Force as Jannard
- 1993 - The Hidden Room as Second Girl
- 1994 to 1996 - TekWar as Cowgirl
- 1996 - Taking the Falls as Netta
- 1996 - F/X: The Series as Reporter
- 1996 - Flash Gordon as Dale Arden
- 1996 - Ready or Not as Receptionist
- 1997 - While My Pretty One Sleeps as Tse Tse
- 1999 - CI5: The New Professionals as Tina Backus
- 1999 to 2000 - Traders as M.J. Sullivan
- 2000 - Code Name Phoenix as Conchita Flores
- 2000 - Earth: Final Conflict as Joan Price
- 2001 - The Tracker as Kim Chang
- 2002 - The Chris Isaak Show as Detective Lucy Ramirez
- 2004 - Human Cargo as Rachel Sanders
- 2005 - The 4400 as Wendy Paulson
- 2005 - Killer Instinct as Hospital Doctor
- 2000 to 2005 - Andromeda as Andromeda Ascendant/Rommie
- 2005 to 2007 - Stargate SG-1 as Dr Carolyn Lam
- 2007 - Second Sight as Jenny Morris
- 2007 to 2008 - Eureka as Dr Anne Young
- 2008 - Ba'al: The Storm God as Pena
- 2009 - Fireball as Ava
- 2009 - Supernatural as Risa
- 2010 - V as Dr Leah Pearlman
- 2010 to 2011 - Smallville as Dr. Christina Lamell
- 2011 - Health Nutz as Ivonka
- 2013 - Primeval: New World as Dr Mara Fridkin
- 2012 to 2015 - Continuum as Sonya Valentine
- 2012 to 2014 - Arctic Air as Petra Hossa
- 2014 - Saving Hope as Dr Selina Quintos
- 2015 - A Bone to Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2015 - Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2016 - Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2016 - The Julius House: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2017 to 2020 - Arrow as Talia al Ghul
- 2017 to 2018 - The Arrangement as Deann Anderson
- 2017 - Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2017 - A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2018 - Reap What You Sew: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery as Sally Allison
- 2018 - Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Disappearing Game as Sally Allison
- 2019 - Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse as Sally Allison
- 2019 - Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: An Inheritance to Die For as Sally Allison
- 2019 - Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play as Sally Allison
- 2019 to 2020 - Virgin River as Paige Lassiter
- 2020 - Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek as Sally Allison
- TBA - Chucky as Bree Webber
Husband and children
Lexa is married to Michael Shanks. He is a Canadian actor, director and writer. He is famous for starring as Dr Daniel Jackson in the Canadian-American military science fiction TV series Stargate SG-1. The duo met on the set of Andromeda.
They dated for a few years before tying the knot on 2nd August 2003. The couple is blessed with two lovely kids. Lexa Doig and Michael Shanks children are Samuel David Shanks (son) and Mia Tabitha Shanks (daughter).
Lexa and Michael have worked together in the following films:
- 2003 - Day of Judgment, Day of Wrath
- Castmates in the final two seasons of Stargate SG-1
- 2011 - Tactical Force
- 2019 - Netflix Original series Virgin River
Lexa Doig height and body measurements
Lexa stands at the height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 52 kg. She measures 35-24-35 inches for her bust, waist and hips, respectively. The actress wears a dress size 6 (US) and shoe size 8 (US).
Lexa Doig net worth
The actress has earned a significant sum of money from her career spans close to three decades. She has an estimated net worth of $500 000.
Lexa Doig is the epitome of hard work, discipline and commitment to her work. Her excellence has seen her rise steadily into becoming one of the best actresses in Canada. She is an inspiration to many women in the film industry.
Tuko.co.ke published an article about Kristen Welker. Kristen is a well-known face on NBC News. Kristen has worked for NBC News since 2010 and is one of the most popular anchors. She is famous for her dynamic questioning and hard-hitting political reporting in White House press briefings.
From her knowledge in political matters to her eloquence at presenting news items, Welker ticks all the boxes as far as her career is concerned. Her political reporting has enabled her to travel extensively with former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, and Joe Biden. She covered the presidential campaign of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016.


The Bijou Film Center brings Home Movie Day back to Richmond on Saturday, October 21, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library, Main Branch. We invite you to bring your Regular 8, Super 8, and
Last year you helped the Bijou make its first big move by becoming a member, attending screenings, and more! Now, we need your help as we make our next move. More than 400 Bijou Originals
Join the Richmond Peace Education Center and the Bijou Film Center for Voices from Charlottesville on Thursday, September 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library, Main Branch, for a brief look at the media
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The Bijou Film Center’s name comes from Richmond’s original Bijou on Broad Street (where the Library of Virginia is today), pictured here next to the Lubin (later Isis) in the early 1900’s.
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The new film, which will be released on Prime Video in September, is called How to Date Billy Walsh, and we now have our first look at what to expect.
The film stars Heartstopper’s Sebastian Croft, Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran and Cobra Kai’s Tanner Buchanan, and centres around Chandran’s character Amelia and Croft’s character Archie, who have been best friends since childhood.
The synopsis for the film explains: “Archie has always been there to fight Amelia’s battles and laugh at her jokes all whilst keeping his lifelong love for her a secret.
“Just when he builds up the courage to declare his feelings, Amelia falls head over heels for Billy Walsh (Buchanan), the new American transfer student.
Look for How to Date Billy Walsh on September 8 on Prime Video.


Rogers Street Theatre Directing Workshop
You have a play. You have a concept. You want to direct it. Now what? This workshop will lead you through the steps Directors must take to bring a concept into production. Bring a play, a concept, a dream, or simply a love of learning.
Led by Annegret Reimer, who has a Masters in Directing and taught at Emerson and Salem State Colleges.
Following the workshop there will be a social with light refreshments provided.
Rogers Street Theatre (View)
Gloucester, MA 01930
|Minimum Age: 16|
|Kid Friendly: No|
|Dog Friendly: No|
|Wheelchair Accessible: No|


The Woodstock Film festival is one of the “musts” of theHudsonValley. This year will play host of the 12th Annual Woodstock Film Festival (WFF). It is actually one of the top and most prestigious regional film festivals. Not only does the festival draw plenty of locals, the festival draws many film, music enthusiasts! This year should prove to be one of the best line ups yet! The line up includes over 100 independent films and music offerings. There are over 29,000 submissions from around the world, 39 different countries to be exact!
The Woodstock Film Festival starts on Wednesday the 21st and finishes up on the 25th. There will awards give out during the festival. Among the winners will be Mark Ruffalo, who’s credits include ShutterIsland and The Kids are alright. He is also politically active. Another famous award recipient is Ellen Barkin. She is a very well known actress, and Tony Award Winner!
So come and enjoy the legendary Woodstock Film Festival, and all that Woodstock has to offer. From food to shops Woodstock is the very best of UlsterCounty. If you decide you want to look for a weekend getaway, or a permanent residence, feel free to contact us at Murphy Realty Group .We are here to help you with every real estate need, from start to finish!.


As a child Līga founded a hand-written magazine titled 'The Strawberry', its only readership was her best friend from the neighbourhood. Later in life, while studying journalism, she understood that her passion lies in the act of thinking and writing about cinema. While she considers 'The Strawberry' as her greatest achievement, since then she has worked in media, cultural management and cinema domains. Currently Līga is living between Latvia and France, trying to write in three languages and constantly answering the (dreaded) question: "So what is it you do in life?” She's had troubles keeping her texts short. However, when it comes to films, she likes them that way.


Paul Reuben’s is set to don the grey suit, red bow tie and white loafers in an all-new adventure, “Pee Wee’s Big Holiday.” We last saw Pee Wee in the 1988 film, “Big Top Pee Wee,” and since then, fans have been awaiting Pee Wee’s triumphant return.
Well the day is finally here and rather than seeing it at a theater, you will be able to watch “Pee Wee’s Big Holiday” on Netflix on March 18th, 2016.
Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix: The new film stars the beloved fun-loving hero of TV, stage and film, Pee-wee Herman.
In Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny.
There’s that same kind of hierarchical social atmosphere, and there is definitely always something that someone has that can benefit you, and it’s hard to put it out of your mind when socializing.
In addition to Reubens, the film stars Joe Manganiello, Jessica Pohly, Alia Shawkat and Stephanie Beatriz. “Our relationship working together was analogous to the two characters working together,” says Spader. I am certainly older than she is and have been doing this for a long time. She greets everyone, apologizing for being late, and introduces herself to the cadre of people present for the photo shoot, including the hired guns guarding the jewelry. One of the tough guys mouths to me, his eyes widening, “Oh, my God. I had a hard time finding a toehold in the industry; it’s very impenetrable for the most part.I am not very social in Hollywood—I didn’t go out and schmooze people. I recently interviewed Jeremy Renner, who talked about the parallels between DC and Hollywood—the ambition, the lobbying.How his character started out and what he eventually became is a story for another day, because Pee-wee Herman will be returning to the screen in a big way this March in Netflix’s .Thanks to the first trailer for the streaming giant’s upcoming movie, we now know that it will be available for your viewing pleasure starting March 18th at am PT.


Oh Miriam! Live
Celebrated British-Australian TV and film star and raconteur, Miriam Margolyes, brings her new live stage show to Australia and New Zealand.
Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam! Live delivers more juicy, jaw-dropping stories from her eventful life and career and is presented on the back of her bestselling and much acclaimed book, Oh Miriam! Stories from an Extraordinary Life.
Buckle up for an irrepressible, hilarious and moving evening as Miriam shares some of her favourite anecdotes and divulges never-told-before stories and life lessons.
Miriam has charmed audiences across TV and film for over sixty years, including in her adopted Australia with the popular ABC TV documentary series' Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian and Australia Unmasked.
Reliably outrageous and always entertaining, join Miriam in conversation for a riotous evening as full of life and surprises as the actor herself.
As Stephen Fry aptly put it, ‘There is no one on earth quite so wonderful as Miriam Margolyes’.
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Chou makes directorial debut with 'Secret'
For most of its running time, "Secret" lives up to its marketing as a sappy, beautifully shot and competently directed love story featuring Taiwan's own Jay Chou, the singer turned actor and now first-time director and screenwriter.
Following a convention established by Jackie Chan－in which, regardless of the picture he stars in and his character's Chinese name, his English name in the subtitling is always "Jackie"－Chou plays Jay, a transfer student at Tam Kang Senior High School of Arts.
He majors in piano. So does Rain (Kwai Lun-mei), an Audrey Hepburnish character who mysteriously comes and goes, often disappearing for days at a time. Jay and Rain go through those awkward, tentative steps of first love. "Just cherish our moments together," Rain says before vanishing again.
In between the wooing, "Secret" delivers the usual scenes from high school, featuring jocks, nerds and rivals for our main characters' affections.
But where does Rain disappear to? And why does she play an odd piano composition before she does? In revealing the "secret" alluded to in its title, the film turns abruptly into paranormal territory, though there are plenty of visual cues and clues that it flashes back to later in the picture.
Chou does a decent job behind the camera, and he sure knows how to present a polished, slick production.
running time （電影）片長；演出時間
sappy (adj.) 多愁善感的
convention (n.) 慣例；習俗
to come and go 來來去去；忽隱忽現
tentative (adj.) 遲疑的；沒把握的
to woo (v.) 向…求愛；努力獲得
affection (n.) 感情；情愛
composition (n.) 樂曲；作品
to be alluded to 間接提及；暗示
paranormal (adj.) 超自然的；科學無法解釋的


There are currently three apps available in the Little Writing Apps Suite.
Themes for Writers helps you understand the basic themes that underpin all stories and how to use these in the design of your story’s moral.
Myth Structure for Writers is a fundamental structure tool allowing you to break your story down into the very same “archetypal” story beats that Hollywood has relied on for years!
The Enneagram for Writers is a handy tool for understanding your cast of characters’ motivations and fears. As David Mamet says: Characters are what they do. The Enneagram helps categorise your character (and your friends and family!) so you understand what motivates them and what they want to avoid. Essentials for making sure your characters are all unique!


This 91-minute documentary, narrated by Dustin Hoffman, and written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ira Berkow, has been getting rave reviews at Jewish Film Festival showings around the country.
It includes a wonderful current interview with Sandy Koufax as well as great interviews with Kevin Youkilis, Al Rosen, and a bunch of other players and personages, plus some great baseball as well as old newsreel footgage setting the background of American Jewish life in the 20th Century.
This is a film that many of us will want to own and to give, as a perfect present for anyone interested in Baseball and the American Jewish experience.
Jewish Major Leaguers is proud to have been selected to distribute this film within the American Jewish community. (We're also delighted to see ourselves frequently in the film, showing off some old baseball cards and reflecting on Jewish players in every generation.)
We are taking orders now in advance of the DVD's release date of April 19.
The attractively packaged DVD is available for $29.95 plus $3 for shipping and handling, or buy 2 (one to keep, one to give) for $50, and we'll cover the shipping costs. You can either send us a check payable to JML at 104 Greenlawn Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, or order using Paypal.