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David Fincher’s Fight Club has always been a hot topic of discussion, thanks to its bold storytelling and thought-provoking themes. Released in 1999, the film stars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and jumps deep into the complexities of disillusioned men, societal frustrations, and the chaos of modern life.

With its raw depiction of male rage and critique of societal norms, it’s no surprise the movie continues to spark debates after all these years.

Among the many layers of Fight Club, its open take on consumerism and capitalism stands out. The film doesn’t hold back in exploring how brands dominate our lives, often reducing individuality to just another product. While the movie features several recognizable brands, one name has become almost synonymous with its storyline: Starbucks.

Fans of the film have noticed the coffee giant’s cups subtly, or not so subtly, placed in nearly every scene.

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With fans clamoring for more anime content, what if Netflix took on a neglected franchise like Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club? Netflix’s Winning Streak with Original Anime Recently, Netflix has been knocking it out of the park with its original anime series. Shows like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Castlevania brought new life into their respective franchises, sometimes […]

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Just months after delivering what many fans dubbed as his career best performance as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part II, Timothee Chalamet is back impressing audiences and further showcasing his range. In this long awaited biopic, Chalamet plays singer-songwriter Bob Dylan in the early 1960’s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Previously advertised with the title ‘Going Electric’, the film not only follows Dylan’s rise to fame but the disappointment of his fans when he ditched his acoustic guitar and solo presence for an electric guitar and a band. Superbly acted by a talented ensemble helmed flawlessly by Chalamet, A Complete Unknown is a competent biopic that puts music front and center, but loses focus on its character development in the process.

The Crow Girl’s ending centers around how Victoria exacts revenge on those who tormented her all her life. [Spoiler Alert] Her father, Ben Burkeman, used to rape Victoria every night while her mother, Mary, ignored her daughter’s plight and turned up the volume on the TV to drown out Victoria’s screams. Ben also got Victoria pregnant and lied to her that her newborn daughter Madeleine died during childbirth after “she” dropped the baby in confusion and cracked her skull. It was quite apparent that Ben was not merely torturing Victoria physically but also mentally and emotionally to make her feel guilty. In The Crow Girl’s ending, Victoria just wanted to save her daughter from the monsters living in that house, but before Madeleine could escape, Ben pushed the young girl off the stairs and killed the innocent soul. This was the moment Victoria unleashed her fury upon father.

Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet, who has been in conversation about his romance with the reality TV star Kylie Jenner, found himself in an awkward moment. His co-star Edward Norton recently shared a surprising story about saving fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio from drowning.

Timothée Chalamet | Credit: MTV

In the heat of the moment, as Norton reflected on the incident, the Dune star appeared to tap into the darker corners of his mind, as he joked about the Fight Club star just letting DiCaprio drown.

Timothée Chalamet’s dark joke about Leonardo DiCaprio’s rescue

Having seen the Titanic star drowning in the freezing ocean as Jack, fans of Leonardo DiCaprio would jump at the possibility of saving the actor. However, the same doesn’t appear to be the case for Timothée Chalamet.

Edward Norton and Timothée Chalamet | Credit: LADbible Entertainment

During a recent interview with LADbible Entertainment, Chalamet joined his A Complete Unknown co-star Edward Norton,...

In the age of streaming, there’s a widespread belief that every movie is available, all the time, everywhere. Don’t fall for it! Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence. In this column, we take a look at films currently out-of-print on physical media and unavailable on any streaming platform in an effort to draw attention to them and say to their rights holders, “Release This!”

At the end of 1999, Entertainment Weekly ran a cover story titled “The Year That Changed Movies,” celebrating the abundance of highwire masterpieces that the American film industry seemed to be cranking out on a weekly basis that year. “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Magnolia,” “The Limey,” “Fight Club,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Election,” “Boys Don’t Cry”, “The Straight Story,” “The Sixth Sense,” “Bringing Out the Dead,” “The Matrix,” and “Three Kings” are just a random sampling,...

Movie trailers don't always do a great job showing off the films they're meant to advertise, with many brilliant movies being hamstrung by terrible trailers that betray their actual quality. The best movie trailers are able to drum up excitement and intrigue for their films without giving away too much of the plot. Sadly, in some cases, a trailer can actually hurt the public perception of a film, leading to many audiences not giving a chance to a genuinely great movie thanks to a lackluster trailer.

There are several big mistakes some trailers make when it comes to advertising. A trailer can sometimes give away far too much information regarding the story of the film in it's advertising, essentially ruining the movie experience, while others misconstrue the genre or tone of a film in an attempt to "trick" audiences into seeing it, not adequately portraying the intended story. Even if...

We're guessing you've all heard about the woman scammed out of $850,000 by a fake Brad Pitt. To bring you up to speed, the news broke this week that a 53-year-old French woman named Anne lost close to $1 million after being fooled into thinking she was communicating with the Deadpool 2, Fight Club, and Bullet Train star.

It started when Anne received a message on Instagram in September 2023 from a woman claiming to be Pitt's mother. She played matchmaker and connected the woman with someone claiming to be the actor; they then used fake social media accounts and AI-generated selfies to convince Anne they were the real deal.

A year later, "Brad" broke the news that he needed urgent surgery to treat kidney cancer but didn't have any money for the life-saving operation because his bank accounts had been frozen by his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.

Having been convinced by the images you see below,...

Ridley Scott clarifies how Brad Pitt was cast in Thelma & Louise, sharing a different account than star Geena Davis. Released in 1991, the road-trip crime drama remains one of Scott's most-loved films, with a story that follows the two titular best friends, played by Davis and Susan Sarandon, respectively, as they run from the authorities. Pitt memorably appears briefly in Thelma & Louise as J.D., an attractive drifter, a casting that Davis has taken some credit for in the past. Davis has revealed that she read with four male actors in total, and that she enthusiastically chose Pitt.

In a recent interview with GQ, Scott addresses Pitt's casting in Thelma & Louise, revealing that parts of Davis' account are accurate. When it came to the final decision regarding Pitt's casting, however, the director reveals that he had already chosen him prior to Davis voicing her opinion. Check out Scott's comments...

Fan gets scammed by fraudster impersonating Brad Pitt ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

A French woman found herself scammed out of $850K after falling for a con artist posing as Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt. Despite the obvious Atlantic Ocean separating her from the Los Angeles-based Benjamin Button actor, Anne, 53, was convinced she had found love with the multi-millionaire star.

This unexpected love quadrangle — that never truly existed — ended disastrously for Anne, who believed she was dating Pitt while financially supporting his battle against cancer. The scheme began in 2023, back when Anne was still married to her husband — also a millionaire. Anne’s husband’s wealth likely drew the attention of online scammers, who crafted an elaborate scheme convincing her that “Brad” was diagnosed with cancer.

After being approached on Facebook by someone initially posing as Pitt’s mother, she was lured in by declarations of love and a marriage proposal from the fake Pitt.

Brad Pitt’s career is like an open invitation to a star-studded dinner party where every seat is filled with iconic roles, juicy scripts, and unforgettable performances. One minute, he’s the charming, smooth-talking con artist in Ocean’s Eleven, the next, he’s the tortured soul with an existential crisis in Fight Club, and in Troy, he’s not just conquering the Colosseum, but stealing hearts like a true Hollywood gladiator.

He has dipped his toes into every genre, from heart-pounding thrillers to intimate dramas, and made each role feel like a tailor-made suit.

Brad Pitt in a still from Bullet Train | image: Sony Pictures

Even the brightest stars, it seems, need to take a pause now and then, casting a reflective gaze upon the roads they didn’t take. In fact, Pitt’s career is also laced with “What If?” moments—those iconic roles he could’ve had but walked away from.

Edward Norton has always been known for his remarkable acting skills, with standout performances in films like American History X and Fight Club. These roles helped him make his reputation as one of the most talented actors of his generation. He is someone who gravitates toward complex and unconventional characters.

Edward Norton in Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk | Credit: Universal Pictures

When Norton took on the role of Bruce Banner in Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk, fans were eager to see his take on the green superhero. However, despite playing such an iconic character, Norton’s earnings for the movie were surprisingly modest and it was the first and last time fans saw him turn green.

How much was The Incredible Hulk’s box office earnings? Edward Norton in Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk | Credit: Universal Pictures

The Incredible Hulk was the second installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU...

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s relationship had alleged overlaps with his marriage to Jennifer Aniston. It is widely believed that it was the affair with Jolie that ended Pitt and Aniston’s marriage. After Pitt’s divorce from Aniston, the Mr. & Mrs. Smith stars soon started dating and married in 2014. Two years later, the marriage ended after Jolie filed for divorce.

Jennifer Aniston in a still from The Morning Show | Credits: AppleTV+

While Pitt and Aniston have mended their relationship, reports suggest that Aniston and Jolie are still at odds. As they are set to cross each other on the Oscars red carpet, some sources suggest that things will likely blow up between them. According to the source, Aniston believes that Jolie is encroaching on her professional career now.

Are Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie headed for a collision course? Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria | Credits:...

From ‘Birdeater’ to ‘George A. Romero’s Resident Evil’ documentary of the unmade film, here’s the list of every new horror movie released in the week of January 5-11.

‘Birdeater‘ – Theatrical (Limited) / On Demand

Synopsis: A bride-to-be joins her fiance’s bachelor party in the remote Australian Outback. As the festivities spiral into beer-soaked chaos, uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, turning the celebration into a feral nightmare.

George A. Romero’s ‘Resident Evil’ – On Demand

Synopsis: In 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. They enlisted George A. Romero, the visionary director who redefined the zombie genre, to adapt the project. But despite the perfect pairing of horror’s greatest minds, Romero’s vision for Resident Evil was never realized. Now, for the first time, Salisbury’s documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project that captivated...

As bizarre as it sounds, 2018's The Predator almost managed to undo the most hated death in the entire Alien franchise. To most movie viewers, David Fincher is best known as the director of modern masterpieces like Se7en, The Social Network, and Fight Club. However, for a select few viewers, the director will always be known as the man who killed off Newt and Hicks. Alien 3’s hated Newt and Hicks deaths occur before the sequel’s story even begins, with the duo dying off-screen while Ripley’s spaceship crashes. This set up Alien 3 as a far darker sequel.

Related Predator’s Best Movie Since The Arnold Schwarzenegger Film Accidentally Created A Big Problem For The Franchise

Although 2022's Predator prequel Prey was a huge improvement on earlier Predator sequels, the very elements that made it work make it hard to follow.

However, many viewers were unimpressed...

Edward Norton is currently racking up all sorts of accolades for his supporting turn in A Complete Unknown — for his portrayal of Pete Seeger in the Bob Dylan blockbuster, he was nominated for a Golden Globe, is nominated for Critics Choice and SAG awards and is likely to be nominated for an Academy Award — but during a recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast this week, he was just as happy to spend time complimenting another contender which has longer odds: The Apprentice.

In the context of discussing how the 1999 film Fight Club, in which Norton starred, was not appreciated upon its release — in fact, it was booed at its Venice Film Festival premiere and flopped at the box office — but has since come to be regarded as a classic, Norton volunteered: “I saw The Apprentice, and I can’t say enough good about that film.”

He elaborated,...

Edward Norton, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, has been one of our finest screen actors for 30 years. He’s a three-time Oscar nominee, twice nominated before the age of 30, and it’s looking increasingly likely that he’ll pick up a fourth nom later this month in recognition of his touching portrayal of the gentle folk singer Pete Seeger opposite Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown. He already was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, and he is nominated for Critics Choice and SAG awards.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as “the Gen-y actor’s actor, the inheritor of the great acting mantle worn by such luminaries as Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman” and by Cineaste magazine as “one of the most powerful actors in American films… one of those genius-touched chameleons like Alec Guinness or Daniel Day-Lewis,...

Genre can be a useful tool for describing and categorizing movies, but there are some movies which defy genre classification. In these cases, genre can be more of a hindrance, as audiences bring their own preconceived notions to a movie without allowing it to unfold organically. Some of the most interesting movies are those which don't conform to stringent genre traditions.

It's common for a movie to straddle two or even three genres at once, but some combinations are more natural than others. When a movie starts to incorporate elements of more genres, especially those that seem directly opposed, it can create a lot of argument over how it should be classified. Genres rarely matter after the fact, but they can often be a reference for analysis and discussion.

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The 2013 British thriller Utopia was one of the very best TV shows of the 2010s, and its cancelation was lamentable. It is a must-watch for thriller fans and anyone seeking some truly original storytelling. It is rare for original TV scripts to bear the hallmarks of such stark originality, but Utopia sprung from an original idea by Huw Kennair-Jones, Mark Aldridge, and Clare McDonald. The original Utopia was great, despite being scrapped after only two seasons and being followed by a distinctly average American remake created by Gillian Flynn.

Written by Dennis Kelly and John Donnelly, the original Utopia was heavily stylized and uniquely so. Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill displayed an almost similar approach to violence, color, and character design. A graphic novel that some believed predicted the future was at the heart of the conspiracy in the show, with government officials and secretive individuals after it. Utopia's...

One Animal Crossing: New Horizons player thought outside the box when creating a gyroid fight club on their island. After the 2.0 update brought back gyroids to the game, players have been able to plant and dig up their silly little gyroid friends for some time now. With over 36 differing gyroids in the game, each creating a musical sound of their own, these little fellas are totally adorable but often just used as decorational figures around player's islands.

Wanting to have a bit more of a purpose for their varying gyroids, Reddit user Prior_Ad_7429 decided that they'd create an "underground gyroid fight club" on their island's beach. With two gyroids dressed up facing one another to fight and a crowd of them watching from behind, this hilarious set-up really adds some life to the little figures.

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For years, David Fincher’s Fight Club has ignited storms of controversy for its unique theme, which tends to offer a visceral study of disaffected men and male rage. Starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, this 1999 film was no stranger to polarizing opinions, with its bold themes, gritty storytelling, and unapologetic critique of societal norms.

Fight Club | Credit: 20th Century Studios

Even though today, it is considered a cultural touchstone in the history of cinema, critics have continued to dismiss it as an offensive and nihilistic film with nothing substantive to say about the real world we live in. However, Pitt and Norton have never been the ones to take such harsh criticism lying down and once blasted the critics with their unrelenting wit.

When Brad Pitt and Edward Norton blasted critics who dismissed Fight Club Edward Norton and Brad Pitt in Fight Club | Credit: 20th Century Fox

When Fight Club...

The upcoming HBO remake of the Harry Potter series could settle a long-running issue surrounding the original books and movies, but this approach may be too risky. Warmer Bros and HBO have advertised the new TV show as a book-faithful adaptation, but there are still limited details regarding how the series will be approached. The companies heard out a variety of pitches from writers, and Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod were ultimately chosen. Of course, the public doesn't yet know what sort of tone this duo chose for their new Harry Potter series, and there are a handful of possibilities.

There were similar questions when Warner Bros first began adapting Harry Potter to the screen in the 1990s. A handful of writers and directors were considered to lead the project, but it ultimately fell to Chris Columbus to adapt Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This director's vision for The Wizarding World established the franchise,...

Chicago – Take a picture it will last longer/Cause Two Thousand and Twenty Four/ Was a year in which democracy/Now has one foot out the door. Will my business still thrive/In TwentyTwentyFive?/I guess it all depends/Cause who can afford a 50 percent tariff/On a brand new Canon lens?

Politics aside, I present with pride My annual Top 25 list,

That poetically embraces some of the celebrity faces,

That hopefully my camera kissed.

Editor’S Note: Presenting the Top 25 Celebrity Portraits and prose poetry by Photographer Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com. He’s the best in the biz. Now back to the article …

Self Portrait: Photographer Joe Arce

Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

25. Lead Actor of Dandelion, KiKi Layne

KiKi Layne

Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

Sometimes you need a collaboration

In order to find your voice.

Stories have the power to allow us to feel the deepest of emotions, some good and some bad. We will be looking at a few depressing movies that hold the power to send you deeply disturbed but also enlightened. Don’t worry, you can always watch some fulfilling movies like Perks of Being a Wallflower to get that much-needed light, or maybe The A-Team to get that adrenaline flowing.

So now you know what you are getting into so behold, you may enter a void. Some are just average with a strong plot; others could be full of gore that will leave your mind splattered (speaking metaphorically). All in all, there won’t be sunshine and rainbows here, these are some depressing movies after all.

15. V For Vendetta The film is based on a limited series created by Alan Moore. Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

When it comes to matters in association with the government,...

Chicago – The author of the seminal and cultural novel “Fight Club” is Chuck Palahniuk. That was his debut novel in 1996, and it was made into a memorable film by David Fincher in 1999. Since that publication, Palahniuk has published over 20 works of various fiction media including 14 novels, short stories collections and even coloring books. Palahniuk is out promoting his latest novel, “Shock Induction.” Photographer Joe Arce captured his image in Exclusive Portraits during the author’s appearance at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois.

Chuck Palahniuk at Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville

Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

In “Shock Induction,” the best and brightest students at a seemingly reputable high school are disappearing. Every day it seems another overachiever is lost to an apparent suicide. But something far more sinister is lurking beneath the surface. It turns out the teens have been under surveillance since birth, monitored...

Did Angelina Jokie walk away richer after the divorce from Brad Pitt? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Angelina Jolie is walking away with a whopping $80 million after a brutal eight-year divorce battle with Brad Pitt, leaving him not just emotionally drained, but also financially hit in ways few can imagine.

Their saga began when they fell in love filming ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ in 2004, and although their divorce was finalized this week, the legal war over their shared French chateau and vineyard still simmers.

Brad Pitt’s ‘Relief’ After a Grueling Legal War

Brad, now 61, can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as he’s no longer shackled by a marriage he’s described as exhausting.

The actor, worth $400 million, has weathered countless legal battles with his ex-wife, and sources close to him claim that he’s grateful the worst is behind him.

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David Fincher no longer has much interest in his 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea movie, and he is ready to explain why it failed. Based on the book by Jules Verne, the movie would follow Captain Nemo and the Nautilus crew as they attempt to battle undersea creatures while exploring the depths of the ocean. Fincher is best known for his work as the director of Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999), and Gone Girl (2014), earning him considerable leeway in the industry.

Unfortunately, Fincher's influence has not been enough to help him to get one project off the ground. His long-awaited 20,000 Leagues adaptation is now unlikely to ever come to fruition. In an interview with Letterboxd about Se7en's lasting legacy, Fincher spoke up about the movie's slow development. While he was initially excited about it, he found that Disney was not interested in exploring the same themes as he was, and they...

There have been many potential projects that haven’t come to fruition for David Fincher, from his take on Aaron Sorkin’s “Steve Jobs” starring Christian Bale to his “Black Dahlia” mini-series led by Tom Cruise. But one failed vision people were clamoring for, perhaps above all others, was his adaptation of Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”

Previously brought to life by Disney in 1954 in a beloved film starring James Mason and Kirk Douglas and in 1997 for an ABC mini-series starring Michael Caine and Patrick Dempsey, the story follows a group of scientists and whalers sent out into the open seas to take down a massive sea creature that’s been attacking ships. They soon come to discover that the creature is not a monster at all, but a submarine designed by the emotionally damaged Captain Nemo.

Fincher intended on working with Disney, who still own the IP,...

For Jennifer Aniston, there were plenty of bad and good parts about breaking up with Brad Pitt back in the day. But since both have moved on since their split, rumors have circulated that they’ve found their way back to each other as friends. However, as platonic as they are, their interactions can occasionally be quite flirtatious if one source is to be believed.

It took a while for Jennifer Aniston to reestablish a ‘solid bond’ with Brad Pitt according to source Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt | Richard Corkery / Getty Images

As hurt as Aniston was after her break-up with Pitt, she didn’t want to throw away her bond with the Fight Club star for good. The pair invested too much time with each other for Aniston to end up hating or forgetting about her ex despite their controversy.

“I still feel so lucky to have experienced it.

The ending of Guy Ritchie's 2021 heist thriller Wrath of Man sees Jason Statham's H finding absolution. Statham, the beloved leading man and action star known for his iconic works such as Crank (2006), Spy (2015), The Meg (2018), and the recent sleeper hit The Beekeeper, is in top form in Wrath of Man, a gripping story of revenge and greed. Wrath of Man's cast also features Josh Hartnett, Holt McCallany, and Scott Eastwood as the main antagonist Jan.

Wrath of Man was the fourth feature film collaboration between Ritchie and Statham before their fifth movie together, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, which also stars Josh Hartnett, was released in 2023. After joining the armored cash truck service Fortico at the beginning of the film, Statham's H protagonist turns out to be a former heist man himself whose son, Dougie (Eli Brown), is killed by an elite group of army veterans turned cash truck robbers.

The closing lines of David Fincher’s 1995 crime thriller Se7en reveal the bleak yet humane position that Morgan Freeman’s Detective Somerset takes after he witnesses a truly heartbreaking moment with his partner Detective Mills, played by Brad Pitt. Freeman says, “The world is a fine place and is worth fighting for. I agree with the second part.”

The bleak ending is preceded by Pitt’s discovery that his wife, played by Gwyneth Paltrow has been killed, and her dismembered head has been sent to him in a box. Though the audience never sees the contents of the box, it is implied that it is Paltrow’s head. David Fincher recently revealed what the box really had.

David Fincher reveals what exactly was in the box in Se7en Brad Pitt in Se7en | Credits: New Line Cinema

David Fincher was only one film old when he was tapped to...

Here’s what Lala Kent has to say about her fellow cast members ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The next season of the reality series will feature an all-new cast and some of the cast including Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney have made peace with it as they move on in their lives and work on new projects.

Lala Kent, on the other hand, has been making comments about most of the Og cast during her several podcast appearances. The 34-year-old spoke about why her long-time friendship with Katie ended after season 11 and how she felt knowing that she won’t be returning to Vanderpump Rules anymore.

Lala Kent On ‘Demise’ Of Friendship With Katie Maloney

During her appearance on the Not Skinny, But Not Fat podcast, Lala dished about how her bond with Katie used to be very strong and how she was her everything. She then commented that season 11, which...

Was Harry Potter going to have a rather creepy ending? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Facebook )

David Fincher, you know, the guy who gave us the dark, twisted world of Se7en? Well, turns out, he nearly brought his signature style to Hogwarts. And we’re not talking about a slightly darker Harry Potter flick—we’re talking full-on, don’t go in the Forbidden Forest creepy.

In a recent chat with Variety, Fincher spilled the tea on his near-miss with the Harry Potter franchise. Apparently, Warner Bros. asked him how he would handle the world of magic, and his response? “I just don’t want to do the clean Hollywood version of it. I want to do something that looks a lot more like Withnail and I, and I want it to be kind of creepy.” Now, Withnail and I is a cult-classic black comedy, dripping with offbeat charm and a touch of madness.

Millie Bobby Brown spoke out about the sexualization that she faced growing up ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Stranger Things star, Millie Bobby Brown, who rose to fame as Eleven on the hit Netflix show, reflected on her troubling experiences during an episode of The Guilty Feminist podcast.

“It can be really overwhelming,” she alluded. “I have definitely been dealing with that more in the last couple weeks of turning 18. [I’m] definitely seeing a difference between the way people act and the way the press and social media react to me coming of age. It’s gross.”

Brown didn’t mince words as she slammed how normalized it’s become to objectify underage girls in the industry. The scrutiny hit a new level when she reached adulthood—a grim reminder of what she called “a good representation of what’s going on in the world.”

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Everything you need to know about With Love, Meghan ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Duchess of Sussex is back and she is returning to the screens with a lovely new show featuring cooking, laughter, gardening, and a slice of her life. Meghan Markle’s upcoming show is titled With Love, Meghan and the trailer already looks inviting and beautifully filmed. It even featured a one second glimpse of a smiling Prince Harry, for those who wanted to see him.

For the past few months, there was a lot of chatter about Meghan’s new show and what it might look like. Now that the lifestyle series has a release date and a teaser to showcase what it will feature, fans are quite excited to get a glimpse of the former actress back in her comfort space and territory. Here’s everything you need to know about the royal’s upcoming show.

Tom Holland shared about his sobriety journey and how it saved him. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

At just 28, Spider-Man star Tom Holland confronted a personal battle many might not have expected: his relationship with alcohol. While promoting his new line of non-alcoholic beers, he opened up about this relationship in 2022, and that too, in an interview with Men’s Health,

What began as casual indulgence evolved into a lifestyle pattern that left him questioning his choices, a realization spurred by a subtle but powerful moment involving his older brother.

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Tom Holland on the Incident That Forced Him to Look into the Mirror

While visiting for a poker night, Holland initially planned to abstain from drinking but changed course mid-evening, asking his brother to drive him home so he could indulge. That seemingly minor request struck a chord, sparking introspection about his habits.

Lily-Rose Depp opens up about serious trauma related to Johnny Depp’s Edwards Scissorhand ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Lily-Rose Depp, the rising star of Hollywood, recently reflected on how her father Johnny Depp’s portrayal in Edward Scissorhands left an emotional mark on her childhood.

Far from being frightened by the character’s unusual appearance, it was the cruelty he endured on screen that deeply upset her. The experience, though unsettling, underscored the power of storytelling—a lesson that continues to shape her blossoming career.

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Lily-Rose Opens About Growing Up with Her Father’s Movies

The youngster, who posed braless on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, shed light on the relationship she shares with her father.

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Did Kanye West kill Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s relationship? (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

When the news of Kim Kardashian dating Pete Davidson first came out in 2021, people were quite surprised. The pairing wasn’t one the Internet had even thought possible. The reality star has mainly dated basketball players and musicians, and people thought Pete wasn’t her type. The two enjoyed a romance of nine months but split up on friendly terms instead of toxic.

While they were together, both of them gushed about how much fun they had and what a new experience it was. Reports claimed that the two broke up because of busy schedules, but there’s more to the story. As per a new report, the media scrutiny and Kanye West’s interference led to its demise.

Did Kanye West Sabotage Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson’s Relationship?

According to In Touch Weekly, the breakup...

Taylor Swift fans react aggressively to Hannah Berner’s Travis Kelce relationship (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Taylor Swift’s fans are not happy with comedian Hannah Berner after a controversial moment in her Netflix roast, ‘Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year,’ sparked outrage online.

In the viral clip, Berner made a crass joke about Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, referencing murder suspect Luigi Mangione, who was recently charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and belittling Swift in the process.

Berner quipped, “Who knew besides Travis Kelce that you could become so popular with women by shooting loads into a billionaire?”

not to be too woke but that was wildly inappropriate- pic.twitter.com/l3ZVGYBhh8

— rhia⸆⸉ missed london n8 (@strawblushlor) January 2, 2025

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Brad Pitt has never faced rejection or experienced a studio’s wrath after a critical or commercial dud ever since his big debut in Ridley Scott’s 1991 Oscar-winning film, Thelma & Louise. The actor has only ever climbed the ladder of acclaim and success with films that have time and again redefined the box office with their enduring legacy and audience response.

Brad Pitt in Mr. and Mrs. Smith [Credit: Warner Bros.]

With films like Fight Club, Troy, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Ocean’s trilogy, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Inglourious Basterds, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Pitt has made himself a stalwart of the movie industry with a keen eye for projects that are sure to pull crowds into theaters.

However, early on in his career, the Oscar-winning star stumbled upon a great project that will forever make him regret the lost opportunity.

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In 2000, David Fincher was one of Hollywood’s premier directors, known for such classic thrillers as “Fight Club,” “The Game,” and “Se7en” (which gets a 4k re-release this month). So why on earth did Warner Bros. think he was a good fit to helm their “Harry Potter” adaptations?

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Believe it or not, it’s a pitch meeting that really happened, and Fincher dished on it in a new interview with Variety.

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Armie Hammer recalled his working experience with one director who produced great thrillers with the likes of Brad Pitt. David Fincher is often labeled as a perfectionist on his film sets and he can be pretty difficult to work with at times. Hammer shared that working with Fincher was very scary because of the director’s exceptional filmmaking skills.

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Hammer has worked with Fincher in his critically acclaimed film The Social Network. Fincher has worked with Pitt in Se7en, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. While Fight Club earned a nomination for the Best Sound Editing Oscar, the latter film won three Oscars.

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Here’s What David Fincher Revealed About The Challenges Of Fight Club’s 4K Release (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The 1999 cult classic action thriller Fight Club is receiving a 4K re-release, offering us a chance to experience the film in a new format. Directed by David Fincher, Fight Club wasn’t a major hit upon its initial release but has since gained a strong following and become a beloved cult classic. The film now boasts an 81% score on the Tomatometer and a remarkable 96% on the Popcornmeter.

In an interview with Collider, Fincher discussed the intricate and challenging process of restoring the film for its 4K re-release. He highlighted that visual flaws that were once hidden are now apparent due to the high-definition nature of 4K. However, the director clarified that he does not intend to remake or alter these scenes.

Fincher strongly believes that doing so would be cheating. According to him,...

David Fincher had his idea for the 'Harry Potter' film series rejected because it was too "creepy".The 62-year-old filmmaker met with Warner Bros. executives to explore the possibility of overseeing the beloved wizarding franchise but ultimately his vision was deemed too dark.He told Variety: “I was asked to come in and talk to them about how I would do ‘Harry Potter. “I remember saying, ‘I just don’t want to do the clean Hollywood version of it. I want to do something that looks a lot more like ‘Withnail and I,’ and I want it to be kind of creepy.’” The 'Fight Club' director explained producers didn't consider his take on the franchise as they had something more wholesome in mind for the adaptations of the J.K. Rowling novels. He added: “They were like, ‘We want Thom Browne schooldays by way of ‘Oliver’.’”David has previously...

While we’re eternally grateful to the likes of Chris Columbus and Alfonso Cuarón, who transformed J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels into stunning visuals, there were several other directors eyed for the project, who ultimately lost or gave up the offer. One among them was the visionary filmmaker David Fincher, known for his cult classic Fight Club.

Filmmaker David Fincher | image: Raffi Asdourian, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Given his decorated career spanning over three decades, David Fincher was initially considered to direct the Harry Potter films. But surprisingly, after he pitched his take on the material, Warner Bros. never moved forward with him. Now, in retrospect, we’re more than glad for the way things turned out because Fincher’s take on Rowling’s novel was rather “creepy”.

David Fincher was initially eyed to helm the Harry Potter films

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After being separated in 2016, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally marked the conclusion of their long-standing high-profile divorce on December 31, 2024. However, now that they’ve finally reached a divorce settlement after eight years of legal battle, there seems to be a nightmare awaiting Pitt.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in By the Sea | image: Jolie Pass, Plan B Entertainment

According to reports from sources, while Brad Pitt was finally able to get what he wanted—to be legally divorced from Angelina Jolie—he’s now shaking with fear that his kids might add to his misery by giving a tell-all interview. Considering how all six of his kids have become team Jolie, Pitt is worried about what might befall him, if they start speaking out.

Brad Pitt is living in fear of his kids, after the divorce settlement with Angelina Jolie

After parting ways with Angelina Jolie in 2016, and engaging...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie haven’t been in good standing since their split in 2016. Their kids have been caught in the middle of their ongoing legal battle, but all signs point to them taking their mother’s side. Jolie has mostly remained quiet about specific details about their divorce, letting her lawyers and legal documents do the talking. If an insider is to be believed, however, Pitt has been much more worried about his six kids speaking up than his ex-wife.

Brad Pitt’s kids doing a tell-all would be devastating in more ways than one Angelina Jolien and Brad Pitt | Justin Tallis / Getty Images

Jolie and her kids haven’t directly addressed the controversy with Pitt. But a few of their kids have already distanced themselves from the Fight Club star by dropping the word Pitt from their names. It was reported that many of them don’t even speak to him anymore.

The wizarding world of Harry Potter could have looked a bit more like “Se7en” if a certain meeting had played out differently.

In a new interview with Variety, David Fincher recalled taking a meeting with Warner Bros. about directing a film in the “Harry Potter” franchise. The director explained that his vision for the series would have leaned into the darker elements of J.K. Rowling’s books.

“I was asked to come in and talk to them about how I would do ‘Harry Potter,’” Fincher said. “I remember saying, ‘I just don’t want to do the clean Hollywood version of it. I want to do something that looks a lot more like ‘Withnail and I,’ and I want it to be kind of creepy.’”

Fincher said that Warner Bros. was more interested in the warmer aspects of the books, so he never became involved: “They were like, ‘We want...

Despite taking a darker tone with each iteration, David Fincher is one of the last filmmakers you’d expect to see at the helm of a Harry Potter movie. Famously known for directing stand-out thrillers like Seven, Fight Club, and Zodiac, Fincher’s style promotes a gritty, scarred look with film grain, imperfections, and striking mood lighting. Harry Potter’s journey to defeat Voldemort and prevent Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from falling into ruin takes many dark turns. However, there’s still something about Fincher’s sensibilities that makes the thought of him tackling a Potter film perplexing. Then again, what do I know? According to David Fincher, he met with Warner Bros. about directing a movie in the Harry Potter series, though the project never materialized.

“I was asked to come in and talk to them about how I would do ‘Harry Potter,'” David Fincher told...

Zayed Khan Net Worth (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Zayed Khan made a promising Bollywood debut with the 2003 film Chura Liya Hai Tumne which was followed by the blockbuster Main Hoon Na opposite Shah Rukh Khan. While it was believed that the actor’s career would skyrocket soon after that, it instead witnessed a downward graph. He delivered a string of flops after which he chose to take an indefinite sabbatical from the movies. However, despite that, the actor established a net worth of more than 1000 crores which is a testimony to a stellar financial planning.

Zayed Khan’s Journey

Zayed Khan is the son of veteran actor Sanjay Khan. After his debut with Chura Liya Hai Tumne, he went on to appear in Main Hoon Na and Dus, both of which were box office successes. However, soon after that all of his movies like Mission Istanbul, Tezz, Fight Club, Yuvvraj, Blue,...