Hollywood star Kevin Bacon has showcased his acting prowess across a diverse array of film genres, from comedic romps to iconic classics like Footloose. Along with gracing the silver screen, the actor has also delivered compelling performances on television, with notable roles in shows like The Following and City on a Hill.
Kevin Bacon in Footloose
However, the 65-year-old actor was not always too fond of TV roles. Bacon has candidly discussed his early reluctance to embrace television work, expressing concerns that transitioning from movies to television might not have aligned with his career aspirations in Hollywood.
Kevin Bacon Opened Up About His Initial Hesitations Towards TV Roles
Kevin Bacon had his breakout with the 1984 film Footloose. The movie was a huge hit and continues to be one of the best films of his career. During an appearance on The Corp podcast, he shared that Footloose was the film that...
Kevin Bacon in Footloose
However, the 65-year-old actor was not always too fond of TV roles. Bacon has candidly discussed his early reluctance to embrace television work, expressing concerns that transitioning from movies to television might not have aligned with his career aspirations in Hollywood.
Kevin Bacon Opened Up About His Initial Hesitations Towards TV Roles
Kevin Bacon had his breakout with the 1984 film Footloose. The movie was a huge hit and continues to be one of the best films of his career. During an appearance on The Corp podcast, he shared that Footloose was the film that...
- 2/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Flatland Cavalry frontman Cleto Cordero has pretty sound advice for Red Dirt bar bands making the sudden leap into theaters and onto festival main stages.
“Keep your ears open whenever you walk on stage,” Cordero tells Rolling Stone. “We have in-ear monitors, and those things change how you’re perceiving reality. Pop them off, experience the room for 30 seconds, and then get to work.”
Cordero, seated on a couch this past weekend in one of the half-dozen or so dressing rooms at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, reflected on the band...
“Keep your ears open whenever you walk on stage,” Cordero tells Rolling Stone. “We have in-ear monitors, and those things change how you’re perceiving reality. Pop them off, experience the room for 30 seconds, and then get to work.”
Cordero, seated on a couch this past weekend in one of the half-dozen or so dressing rooms at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, reflected on the band...
- 2/13/2024
- by Josh Crutchmer
- Rollingstone.com
A new episode of Chicago P.D. paid tribute to Carl Weathers.
“In memory of Carl Weathers,” read the title at the end of the February 7 episode.
Carl had been part of the One Chicago family, but he died earlier this month.
A statement from his family revealed that Carl had “died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1.”
“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” read part of the note.
“Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend,” his family expressed.
Why did Chicago P.D. pay tribute to Carl Weathers?
Carl appeared on four episodes of Chicago P.D. as Mark Jefferies. Mark was the State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. The character was...
“In memory of Carl Weathers,” read the title at the end of the February 7 episode.
Carl had been part of the One Chicago family, but he died earlier this month.
A statement from his family revealed that Carl had “died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1.”
“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” read part of the note.
“Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend,” his family expressed.
Why did Chicago P.D. pay tribute to Carl Weathers?
Carl appeared on four episodes of Chicago P.D. as Mark Jefferies. Mark was the State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. The character was...
- 2/8/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Archstone Entertainment has acquired international rights to “American Dreamer,” a dark comedy starring Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Kim Quinn, Matt Dillon and Danny Glover. Paul Dektor (“Frayed”) directs a script written by Theodore Melfi (“Hidden Figures”).
The movie is based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s ”This American Life” and follows Dr. Phil Loder (Dinklage), a low-level adjunct professor of economics at Harvard, whose grand dream of owning a home is tragically out of reach — until an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way when a lonely, childless, near-death widow (MacLaine) offers Phil her sprawling estate for pennies. But Phil quickly learns the deal is too good to be true.
Dinklage is best known for his work on “Game of Thrones.” MacLaine won an Oscar for “Terms of Endearment” and starred in “The Apartment” and “Postcards From the Edge.” Dillon’s credits include “Crash” and “There’s Something About Mary.
The movie is based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s ”This American Life” and follows Dr. Phil Loder (Dinklage), a low-level adjunct professor of economics at Harvard, whose grand dream of owning a home is tragically out of reach — until an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way when a lonely, childless, near-death widow (MacLaine) offers Phil her sprawling estate for pennies. But Phil quickly learns the deal is too good to be true.
Dinklage is best known for his work on “Game of Thrones.” MacLaine won an Oscar for “Terms of Endearment” and starred in “The Apartment” and “Postcards From the Edge.” Dillon’s credits include “Crash” and “There’s Something About Mary.
- 2/7/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
There's no way that Batman jumping off a roof doesn't look cool. Since the opening of 1989's "Batman," when Michael Keaton delivered his immortal "I'm Batman" line atop a high-rise before leaping into the smoke-filled abyss below, the Dark Knight has been using much of his time on-screen to glide around Gotham in spectacular style. "Batman Returns" was when we got the first proper "glide," wherein Keaton's hero sailed over Gotham Plaza amid a cloud of bats after being framed for the Ice Princess' murder. And impressive though that scene was for 1992, things would only get more impressive with successive Batman movies.
By the time Christopher Nolan came to oversee the franchise, Batman being able to "fly" was much more of a focus. In "Batman Begins," Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne uses a cape made of fibers that solidify once an electrical charge is passed through them. And wouldn't you believe,...
By the time Christopher Nolan came to oversee the franchise, Batman being able to "fly" was much more of a focus. In "Batman Begins," Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne uses a cape made of fibers that solidify once an electrical charge is passed through them. And wouldn't you believe,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Hollywood's fascination with science fiction has produced some of the greatest thrills in movie history. "Star Wars," "Blade Runner," "The Matrix," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "The Day the Earth Stood Still" are but a handful of films that rank high amongst genre enthusiasts for their audacious ideas, innovative visuals, originality, colorful characters, and timeless appeal. Crafting these timeless masterpieces requires significant effort and unwavering commitment, and should not be underestimated. Many production stories showcase the extent to which producers and directors are willing to go to realize their vision -- even if it comes at the cost of the actors' well-being.
Borrowing a cue from the article "12 Horror Movie Scenes That Scared Actors in Real Life," we decided to dive into the world of sci-fi and explore a handful of movie scenes that similarly induced screams from the cast. Not in a negative way, mind you. Indeed, many directors deploy...
Borrowing a cue from the article "12 Horror Movie Scenes That Scared Actors in Real Life," we decided to dive into the world of sci-fi and explore a handful of movie scenes that similarly induced screams from the cast. Not in a negative way, mind you. Indeed, many directors deploy...
- 9/25/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
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