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Matthew McConaughey’s first job was hunting armadillos (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Before Matthew McConaughey became alright, alright and stole scenes in Dazed and Confused, his days started a little less glamorous. Picture this: a young McConaughey, headlamp on, raking sand traps at the crack of dawn. His first real job? Not acting — but taming the golf greens of Oak Forest Country Club in Longview, Texas.

“We had 77 sand traps,” The actor recalled in an interview. His morning routine started at 3:30 a.m., with the first golfers teeing off at 6:45. “I had to have those traps raked by 7:30,” he explained. It wasn’t just a typical raking gig, though. Oh no, there was a quirky twist. Enter the armadillos.

The club’s greenskeeper had a unique request. On top of raking traps, McConaughey had a side mission: armadillo hunter. Those little critters were wreaking havoc on the greens,...

Taylor Sheridan brought a whole new world out in the open with his neo-western drama Yellowstone. The show featuring the fictional Dutton family quickly gained popularity when it premiered in 2018. And with the upcoming Season 5 Part 2, the show is all set to create magic on the screen for one last time.

With the anticipation soaring high, the fact that actor Kevin Costner is no longer part of the Yellowstone universe has been a point of heartbreak for the fans. He played the patriarch John Dutton in the show and was part of the drama series since 2018. However, due to several scheduling conflicts and behind-the-scenes drama, the actor left the project after filming the first part of the fifth season.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+

The trailer for the upcoming season also used up his stills and shots from previous seasons, which gave the fans hope that he might be back in Part 2. However,...

Actor Cole Hauser is arguably best known for his role as Rip Wheeler in the hit Western drama series Yellowstone. However, Hauser has been working in Hollywood for a long time, having breakthrough roles in ensemble movies like School Ties and Dazed and Confused during the 1990s. While working on the former movie, Hauser met Bourne Identity star Matt Damon.

Matt Damon and Cole Hauser starred together in 1992’s School Ties (Credit: Paramount Pictures).

In an interview, Hauser opened up about working with Damon and revealed taking inspiration from the actor. Hauser stated that he admired Damon’s attention to his physical well-being and fitness and tried to follow in his colleague’s footsteps. Here is what Hauser said about taking fitness inspiration from Damon and one other prominent star.

Yellowstone Star Cole Hauser Revealed Taking Inspiration From Matt Damon

Actor Cole Hauser played the role of Jack Connors in the 1992 drama School Ties.

With his decades of work in the movie industry, Richard Linklater brought several coming-of-age movies and shows. Out of the lot, Dazed and Confused would definitely stand the tallest given the huge ensemble it boasted. The film was released in 1993 and featured the likes of Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, and Renée Zellweger, to name a few.

A still from Dazed and Confused | Credits: Universal Pictures

While these A-listers were very new to the acting scene at the time, all of them have gone on to have some of the most illustrious Hollywood careers. In this article, we will take a closer look at what the original cast of Dazed and Confused are up to today.

11. Ben Affleck as Fred O’Bannion Ben Affleck in still from Dazed and Confused | Credits: Universal Pictures

In Dazed and Confused, Fred O’Bannion played by Ben Affleck is the closest character to a villain,...

When Gregg Araki last spoke with Slant in 2011, he remarked, “A pet peeve of mine is when filmmakers keep making the same movie over and over without any kind of progression.” As Araki prepares to shoot another film centered around youth culture and sexuality, I Want Your Sex, he continues to bring a fresh perspective to his pet themes. That evolution was evident even within his Teen Apocalypse Trilogy, the series of movies that helped establish his place at the vanguard of the loosely organized New Queer Cinema of the 1990s.

As Araki revealed in a recent conversation with us, the three films weren’t originally mapped out as a trilogy. When the lo-fi charms of his 1993’s Totally F***ed Up—made on a shoestring budget with few additional crew members—struck a chord with festival audiences, new creative possibilities were opened up to the scrappy filmmaker. The language...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Blink Twice (Zoë Kravitz)

Over a close-up of a turtle, ominous sound design builds at such a deep frequency that the walls of a press-screening room in Beverly Hills began rattling. Once the shaking stopped and it’s realized this was not the third Los Angeles earthquake in as many weeks, the setup of Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice is doled out in impressively economical fashion: Rent is due for Frida (Naomie Ackie) and Jess (Alia Shawkat). Rather than pay up and keep the wheels spinning in their going-nowhere-fast lives, Frida has a plan: retrieving a hidden wad of bills, she purchases gowns so she and Jess can crash a fancy gala after their waitress shifts end. Looking suitably glamorous,...

Get ready to relive the iconic vibes of the ’70s with the 30th-anniversary re-release of Richard Linklater’s beloved coming-of-age film, Dazed and Confused.

Dubbed “Dazed Day,” this limited-time theatrical engagement will kick off on Sunday, September 29, 2024, showcasing a brand-new 4K restoration of the film in select theaters across the US and Canada.

The newly restored version of Dazed and Confused offers fans a chance to see the film like never before, with stunning 4K clarity and vibrant colors that bring the nostalgic 1970s setting to life.

Dazed Day will be preceded by a special screening event hosted in partnership with The Austin Film Society at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, on September 28, 2024. The evening will include a screening of the film, a red carpet, and a Q&a with Linklater and several members of the film’s original cast.

Richard Linklater’s 1993 coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused takes audiences back to 1976 Austin,...

Alright, alright, alright. Grab a brew or some grass, a few of your best buds, and pile into the Trans-Am for a revisit of one of the greatest hangout films ever. In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, Richard Linklater’s ode to growing up in ’70s Texas, “Dazed and Confused,” will be re-released for a limited theatrical engagement on Sunday, September 29. For the first time, a brand-new 4K restoration released earlier this year through The Criterion Collection will find its way into select theaters throughout North America on what is being called “Dazed Day.”

Preceding “Dazed Day,” the Austin Film Society, which its artistic director Linklater co-founded in 1985, will host a special screening of the 4K restoration at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on Saturday, September 28. In addition to the screening, this event will also feature a red carpet and a Q&a with Linklater and...

Sandra Bullock has starred in her fair share of iconic movies and projects throughout the years that she has worked in Hollywood. Speed, Miss Congeniality, and, While You Were Sleeping are some of her iconic works from the late 1990s to early 2000s.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic | Credits: Warner Bros

Finding fame by starring alongside Keanu Reeves in Speed, the actress went on to star in the 1995 rom-com While You Were Sleeping. The movie put the name of Sandra Bullock on the Hollywood map but she feels that she has to thank someone for it.

Sandra Bullock Got The Part Because Demi Moore Refused It

The story of the 1995 rom-com followed token collector Lucy who saves a passenger’s (called Peter) life from an oncoming train. Peter goes into a coma and his family misunderstands Lucy as his fiancee.

Sandra Bullock in a still from While You Were Sleeping...

Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey might have had a fiery on-screen romance, but off-screen, she seemed to have a crystal ball hidden somewhere. Almost three decades ago, Bullock made a prediction about McConaughey that feels eerily spot-on today. While many would argue McConaughey’s rise to fame was inevitable, Bullock seemed to know something the rest of us didn’t.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic | Warner Bros

Was she secretly a psychic, or just really, really good at reading people? Either way, her comment about him back in the day now feels like a prophetic mic drop. As McConaughey ascended the Hollywood ladder, Bullock’s words echoed louder. If only we had paid closer attention, we might’ve seen his future coming from miles away!

Sandra Bullock Called It: How Matthew McConaughey Took Hollywood by Storm Matthew McConaughey as Jake Brigance in A Time To Kill | Warner...

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, new cannabinoids are making their way into the spotlight, with Hhc (hexahydrocannabinol) emerging as one of the most intriguing. At the same time, the relationship between the entertainment industry and cannabis has become increasingly visible, with many movie stars openly embracing cannabis culture. This blog will explore the growing connection between Hhc vape products and movie stars, the broader relationship between cannabis and the film industry, and why Hhc might just be the next big thing for Hollywood’s elite.

What is Hhc?

Hhc, or hexahydrocannabinol, is a relatively new cannabinoid that is gaining attention for its unique properties. It is a hydrogenated form of Thc (tetrahydrocannabinol), the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Hhc is created by adding hydrogen atoms to Thc, resulting in a cannabinoid that is similar to Thc but with some distinct differences.

Hhc vape is known for providing a milder,...

“It really begins with the footage,” editor Varun Viswanath says.

While that’s the norm for any editor, Viswanath, who is nominated for an Emmy alongside fellow editor Patrick Tuck for FX’s “Reservation Dogs,” has a secret weapon in the cutting room: co-creators and showrunners Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi.

Not only do they do long takes, but they do also resets. “We get to hear what they’re saying to the actors, and it’s an extra tool to get into their heads and understand their preferences,” Viswanath says. Viswanath and Tuck joined forces to collaborate on cutting the series finale, “Dig.”

In the episode, the town comes together to honor medicine man Fixico (Richard Ray Whitman) after his death. While the theme of community anchors the entire series, it is key to this episode. The central characters all reach different resolutions: Elora (Devery Jacobs) is heading off...

Though he’s best known as an actor, the two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck has excelled in a variety of fields, including writing, directing and producing. And it was the writing and producing catgories that brought him his two Academy Awards. Let’s take a look back at 18 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.

Born in 1972, Affleck first gained notice as a hot young actor with supporting performances in movies such as “School Ties” (1992), “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Mallrats” (1995). He shot to stardom when he and Damon, lifelong friends, decided to write a couple of plum roles for themselves in the inspirational drama “Good Will Hunting” (1997). The box office smash bring the duo an Oscar and Golden Globe for screenwriting, launching both of their onscreen careers.

Having firmly established himself as a leading man, Affleck decided to try his luck behind the camera by directing the murder mystery...

Netflix’ Paris Theater, NYC’s longest-running arthouse and Manhattan’s sole single-screen cinema, is marking one year since reopening with the return of screening series Big & Loud.

Special presentations include a new 70mm print of Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo screening for the first time in New York, new 70mm prints of North By Northwest and The Searchers, as well as 70mm screenings of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Boogie Nights, Hamlet (1996), Inception, Lawrence of Arabia, Malcolm X, Nope, Phantom Thread, Spartacus and The Untouchables.

Netflix reopened the historic theater last year following upgrades to present 70mm projection and make it the largest Atmos cinema in Manhattan. It called Big & Loud “a screening series of eye-popping 70mm prints, thunderous Dolby Atmos and cinema worth celebrating.”

Highlights include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Days of Heaven, Dazed And Confused, East of Eden (in Atmos), Gravity (in Atmos), The Green Fog (double bill with Vertigo), Koyaanisqatsi,...

Following last year’s very successful “Big & Loud! 70mm, Atmos, and Audio-Obsessive Cinema” screening series, Netflix is launching its latest edition of what is becoming a signature late summer and early fall event at its Paris Theater in New York City. This year’s series will again boast, per the streamer, “eye-popping 70mm prints, thunderous Dolby Atmos, and cinema worth celebrating.”

The series kicks off on Friday, August 23 and will run through Thursday, October 31. Special presentations will include a new 70mm print of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (screening for the first time in New York), plus new 70mm prints of “North by Northwest” and “The Searchers,” as well as 70mm screenings of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Boogie Nights,” “Hamlet” (1996), “The Hateful Eight,” “Inception,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Malcolm X,” “Nope,” “Phantom Thread,” “Spartacus,” and “The Untouchables.”

Other highlights (and there are many) include “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Days of Heaven,...

Parker Posey, once dubbed “Queen of the Indies” by Time in the late 1990s, has more than 110 acting credits to her name. She’s starred in such acclaimed projects as feature films “Dazed and Confused,” “Party Girl,” “You’ve Got Mail,” “Best in Show” and television shows “Boston Legal,” “Lost in Space,” “Louie” and “The Staircase.” But it wasn’t until this year, for her guest appearance on the Amazon Prime Video Series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” that Posey received recognition from the television academy. Posey is a first-time Emmy nominee for the spy series in the Best Drama Guest Actress category, one of 16 total for the show from creators Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane.

“I was so shocked. I was not expecting it at all. So yeah, it feels great,” Posey tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “I’m really excited, especially with this project. What a great...

Richard Linklater‘s filmography is nothing if not varied, having made searing dramas to stoner comedies, from play adaptations to rock n roll movies, and even a rotoscope animated film or two. Most significantly he took experimental chances on several films, which are among the most remarkable works in the past two decades.

One of those experiments, the trilogy of “Before” films with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy brought Linklater his first two Academy Award nominations for Best Screenplay, and he was nominated for three more Oscars for 2014’s “Boyhood” — for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Also for “Boyhood,” Linklater won his first two Golden Globe Awards (for Best Film Drama and Best Director) and was nominated for a third for his screenplay.

Linklater has always got some project in some form of production, and is currently working on the upcoming “Merrily We Roll Along,” which will be shot over the next 20 years.

Glen Powell’s star power has hit new heights with the release of Twisters, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 blockbuster.

Powell’s charisma shines in this summer’s hit, leaving fans eager to explore his other movies.

At 35, the Texas native has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, consistently delivering stellar performances over the past decade.

The opening weekend of Twisters saw a staggering $81.25 million box office, far exceeding expectations and marking the third-biggest debut of the year.

Powell and his Hidden Figures cat won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2017.

He also won Best Actor for his role in Hit Man at the Astra Midseason Movie Awards in 2024.

Here are five must-watch Glen Powell movies:

1. Everybody Wants Some!!: Richard Linklater’s 2016 film Everybody Wants Some!! introduced many to Glen Powell. This spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused...

Matthew McConaughey was the quintessential lover boy in the 2000s before the McConaissance era in the 2010s. The actor starred in a string of successful romantic comedies including The Wedding Planner, Failure to Launch, Ghost of Girlfriends Past, Fool’s Gold, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Matthew McConaughey as Jake Brigance in A Time To Kill | Warner Bros

The latter marked the first collaboration between McConaughey and Kate Hudson and is one of the most beloved rom-coms. Fans have loved the duo’s chemistry in the film and have been clamoring for the pair to reunite on-screen. Hudson recently expressed her openness to return in a sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but fans are concerned that Hollywood will ruin the legacy of the original film.

Fans Are Apprehensive About A Possible Sequel To How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey gave fans an unexpected close-up on social media, revealing the painful aftermath of a bee sting that left one of his eyes swollen shut.

The 54-year-old posted a selfie on Instagram showing his visibly swollen left eye. Despite the apparent discomfort, McConaughey maintained his trademark grin in the photo, captioning it with a playful pun: “bee swell.”

The actor’s good-natured approach to the incident prompted an outpouring of support and humor from his followers. Many seized the opportunity to riff on McConaughey’s famous catchphrase from his breakout role in Dazed and Confused, with comments like “Are you all right, all right, all right?” and “Now he can only see ‘all right, all right, all right.'”

While the exact location of the bee encounter remains unclear, it likely occurred near McConaughey’s home in Texas. The Dallas Buyers Club star and his wife, Camila Alves,...

Known for his iconic portrayal of Batman in Zack Snyder’s Dceu, Ben Affleck has given a ton of smash-hit blockbusters that have made a major mark at the box office. From Good Will Hunting to Air, Affleck did not shy away from showcasing his acting range, as he can embody himself in any role, irrespective of the genre.

Ben Affleck as Batman in Justice League | DC Studios

Over the years, the Argo actor has accomplished a lot in his acting career. However, there was a time in his career when he took a nose dive after working in three flops in the same year.

This streak also included a film where he worked with his wife, Jennifer Lopez, the 2003 film titled Gigli, which made fans question his ability to choose a good script.

Ben Affleck Gets Candid on His Experience with Gigli

Ben Affleck began his career with minor roles and appearances in films,...

The iconic Piano Man, Billy Joel, is prepared to bid farewell to the stage of one of the world’s most renowned concert venues, New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

After a remarkable run of over 150 performances at the legendary arena, the 75-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will take the stage one last time on July 25, and bring an end to an era that has captivated music enthusiasts for decades.

Joel’s history with Madison Square Garden dates back to December 1978, when he first graced the arena’s stage, riding the wave of success from his acclaimed album The Stranger. In the 45 years that have since passed, the renowned singer-songwriter has cemented his place in the annals of Msg history, and set records for “Most Lifetime Performances By Any Artist” and “Most Consecutive Performances By Any Artist.”

In the lead-up to his swan song, Joel has made...

10. Easy A (2010)

In high school, your reputation is everything: it’s not your actions but what they say about you that defines whether these will be the best or the worst years of your life. When an elite puritan school’s student gets ridiculed for allegedly losing her virginity, she turns the tables against her bullies and uses her new reputation to get popular.

Watch Easy A on Max, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

9. Dazed and Confused (1993)

When high school is coming to a closure, no one bothers even pretending to study. With college just around the corner, only one thing is on every graduate’s mind: partying hard and caring little. Dazed and Confused follows a group of such students on their last day of high school as they indulge in alcohol, drugs, and rock’n’roll.

Watch Dazed and Confused on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

The Boyfriend On Netflix: All You Need To Know About Japan’s First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After The Ultimatum: Queer Love, another Lgbtqia+ dating reality series is coming to Netflix, this time, set in Japan. The Boyfriend marks the first same-sex dating show in Japan and follows nine men who endeavor to find their true love.

As these men spend a month together under the same roof, they form connections and friendships, with their dynamics changing constantly. Here is all you should know about Netflix’s The Boyfriend, including the release date, hosts, and trailer.

The Boyfriend on Netflix: Release Date

The Boyfriend will premiere on Netflix on July 9th. The reality show will have 10 episodes, which will be released in four weekly batches on Tuesdays. Netflix announced the premiere date of the show with a teaser trailer that showcases a group of men forming...

If ever a soundtrack helped boost a movie’s legacy, it’s that of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, a non-stop party album that encapsulated not just the era in which the movie is set but the essence of the film. But despite there being around 30 songs in Dazed and Confused, Linklater had trouble securing rights to one Led Zeppelin track, leading to him to say he would be boycotting singer Robert Plant for life.

Interestingly, when coming up with the perfect Led Zeppelin song to use, Linklater didn’t want “Dazed and Confused” itself but rather “Rock and Roll.” As he recounted in his “Dazed by Days” journal, in the spring of 1993, Linklater got permission from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page after sending him a five-minute video of non-stop begging. But in July, singer Robert Plant denied the use of any Zeppelin tunes. As Linklater wrote, “We’re out of time,...

Hits from the weekend

Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.

By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.

It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’

Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.

What’s in store for the coming week?

Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).

In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.

As of this writing, a Richard Linklater film holds the number one spot on Netflix's Top 10 chart. Considering the genre-spanning nature of the writer/director's versatile career, this outcome wasn't necessarily a given, but according to FlixPatrol, a site that tracks the popularity of titles on streaming services, "Hit Man" debuted this past Friday and has been number one in the U.S. every day since.

Linklater might be the best director in the country at making pure hang-out movies. He excels at crafting compelling characters, dropping them into easy-going situations, and giving the audience the experience of spending a couple of hours with them as they amble through international cities (the "Before" trilogy), experience the ups and downs of growing up ("Boyhood"), make their way through the last day of school ("Dazed and Confused"), or get to know their college baseball teammates ("Everybody Wants Some!!"). "Hit Man" has...

To celebrate the Fourth of July, Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) is counting down the mega-titles from the First Generation of Classic Rock — according to you, our listeners!

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Directions: Since freedom to cast your vote is an integral part of Independence Day, that’s what we need! Select your 25 favorite songs from the list below. It’s a randomized list so every voter will see it differently. You may vote once between now and June 30 at 11:59pm Et.

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Richard Linklater is opening up about the hurdles to producing his latest movie, “Hit Man,” saying that studios initially “really didn’t want to make the film.”

In a new interview with the BBC, the celebrated director of “Dazed and Confused” and the “Before” trilogy said that he and Glen Powell — who stars in the film and co-wrote the script — worked on the film “very independently.”

“Glen and I wrote it speculatively and we didn’t get paid anything, we just tried to get the film made,” he told the BBC. “We really felt we were onto something, we felt we had written a film noir, a crime film that’s also a screwball comedy about a couple that you’re rooting to be together, but I think they wanted it to be just one thing.”

Based on a true story, “Hit Man” stars Powell as Ron, a part-time police...

Exclusive: As his acclaimed comedic thriller Hit Man approaches its June 7 release on Netflix, filmmaker Richard Linklater may have identified his next project, as sources tell Deadline that he’s in development on a film called Blue Moon.

Taking its name from the 1934 ballad written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, the film follows Hart as he attempts to save face while celebrating his former partner Rodgers’ great success on the night of his musical Oklahoma!‘s Broadway opening. While it’s believed that this will end up being Linklater’s next film, that’s not entirely clear at present.

We’re told that Robert Kaplow — co-writer of Linklater’s 2008 film Me and Orson Welles — penned the script for Blue Moon and that Linklater will produce the project alongside his manager John Sloss.

A legendary American songwriting duo known for their contributions to musical theater, Rodgers and Hart collaborated between 1919 and the early 1940s,...

Richard Linklater has been known as the filmmaker known for making chill, feel-good yet thought-provoking films over the years. While his Before trilogy might have gained more traction than others, he perfectly captured the wild, fun, and coming-of-age vibes of teenagers with Dazed and Confused and its spiritual sequel Everybody Wants Some!!.

Before Sunrise remains one of Richard Linklater’s most loved films | Columbia Pictures

Linklater is also known for his experimental films that explore the human like Boyhood. The filmmaker is also a fan of films in general and filmmakers who have come before him. Martin Scorsese is definitely one of them and despite its many controversial elements, Linklater chose Goodfellas as his favorite Scorsese feature.

Richard Linklater Loves ‘Controversial’ Goodfellas And Can Quote The Whole Film Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas | Warner Bros Pictures

Richard Linklater has been a seminal filmmaker since...

Richard Linklater has backed Glen Powell to change the face of Hollywood.The 63-year-old director has worked with the 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor on the action movie 'Hit Man' and thinks the star's "focus and determination" are assets for the film industry.Speaking to Collider, Richard said: "I was so impressed with Glen's focus and determination. He's just such a great creative partner. He's so funny, he's smart, he's a good guy. Like any movie star."What makes a movie star? Someone you kind of want to be around. Glen, I like being around him. For all those reasons, he's just a great guy."Powell had to put several personas on to the screen for his role in 'Hit Man' and Linklater believes that the ability can make all the difference on a film project.The 'Dazed and Confused' director said: "I...

10. Booksmart (2019)

Not all sacrifices are necessary, no matter what you’re told. Two bookworm high school grads learn that their classmates also got accepted to colleges, meaning they have been sacrificing their social lives for nothing all these years. In a dire attempt to make up for that time, they decide to at least make their graduation memorable. You can watch Booksmart on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

9. Coda (2021)

Some teenagers need to make hard choices early in life. A young girl is the only hearing member of her deaf family and is used to helping them. When the family business is under attack, they need her more than ever — but she also has a unique, one-and-gone chance to pursue her dreams at a college of music…

You can watch Coda on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

8. The Breakfast Club (1985)

As punishment for their misdeeds, five teenagers have...

Richard Linklater’s decade-spanning masterwork Boyhood introduced the world to the concept of a Beatles “Black Album.” In that 2014 film, Ethan Hawke’s Mason Evans Sr. presents a personally curated album of the rock band’s solo tracks to his son on the child’s 15th birthday. Mason Sr. explains the impossibility of picking a favorite Beatle because the beauty of their artistry lies in their balance. The curatorial act of synergizing the sensational, the spiritual, the sensual, and the sentimental elevates them all.

The same logic that applies to the Fab Four also works as a description for Linklater himself. The Austin-based filmmaker remains one of American cinema’s most versatile artisans, as comfortable helming a mass-market studio comedy as he is a talky indie drama. No matter the form his output takes, it bears his trademark stamp of wisdom and wonder that’s been evident since his 1991 breakout...

Whether you like Quentin Tarantino's wild and idiosyncratic approach to filmmaking or not, it's hard to deny that his work has made an immeasurable contribution to the development of pop culture as we know it today. But none of this would be the case if Tarantino weren't arguably one of the biggest movie buffs in the modern film industry. So if you haven't seen these 20 movies personally recommended by Quentin Tarantino, we suggest you do so as soon as possible!

20 Great Movies Tarantino Recommends Watching

20. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

19. Apocalypse Now

18. The Bad News Bears

17. Black Sabbath

16. Dazed and Confused

15. Deep Red

14. Easy Rider

13. Enter the Void

12. Frances Ha

11. The Great Escape

10. Mad Max: Fury Road

9. Rio Bravo

8. The Skin I Live In

7. The Social Network

6. Sorcerer

5. There Will Be Blood

4. Top Gun: Maverick

3. Toy Story 3

2. Unfaithfully Yours

1. West Side Story

The filmmaker's oeuvre is characterized by...

Oh, Canada debuting this week on the Croisette is high time to see lesser-seen Schrader on the Criterion Channel, who’ll debut an 11-title series including the likes of Touch, The Canyons, and Patty Hearst, while Old Boyfriends (written with his brother Leonard) and his own “Adventures in Moviegoing” are also programmed. Five films by Jean Grémillon, a rather underappreciated figure of French cinema, will be showing

Series-wise, there’s an appreciation of the synth soundtrack stretching all the way back to 1956’s Forbidden Planet while, naturally, finding its glut of titles in the ’70s and ’80s––Argento and Carpenter, obviously, but also Tarkovsky and Peter Weir. A Prince and restorations of films by Bob Odenkirk, Obayashi, John Greyson, and Jacques Rivette (whose Duelle is a masterpiece of the highest order) make streaming debuts. I Am Cuba, Girlfight, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Dazed and Confused are June’s Criterion Editions.

Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of the finest filmmakers of our time. But as much as he is a passionate filmmaker, he is also a passionate cinephile: having absorbed the best that contemporary cinema has to offer since childhood, Tarantino bases his work on the most recognizable tropes and directorial styles, creating a refined pop culture mishmash. And as a huge film buff, Tarantino shared a list of the 20 films he 'admires the most' in a conversation with Sky Movies in 2009.

20 Must-Watch Movies According to Tarantino

Before we get to the list itself, it's important to note that it's not in order of importance, but in alphabetical order. Except for the number one, because for Tarantino it is 'favorite movie that has come out in the last 17 years.' Besides, as he pointed out, this is one of the few movies he would personally dream of directing.

But without further ado,...

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers indicate that the show has lost many stars in the last year. Recently, one of the daytime drama’s vets announced they are leaving the show and the world of soaps. Here is what we know about the rumored exit.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Cast Changes Have Plagued The Show Recently

Days Of Our Lives spoilers reveal that the soap has gone through a lot of changes in the past few years. Days of Our Lives was on NBC for 65 years before moving strictly to Peacock in 2022.

This was a bold move but no one a sure how this would play out. However, fans seem to have followed and the show is doing well.

Fans will be glad to know that the show has been renewed through 2025 currently. Unfortunately, a backstage scandal that involved ex-co-executive producer Albert Alarr, shook the show to its...

As we know, Wonder Woman 3 is no longer moving forward now that James Gunn and Peter Safran have taken over DC Studios, but it’s a choice Chris Pine doesn’t understand.

Chris Pine. who played Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984, told Business Insider that he was “stunned” when he learned Wonder Woman 3 had been axed. “I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere,” Pine said “I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character; Patty is such a thoughtful director.”

The actor had no expectations that he would have been involved in the third movie. “Me. No. Homie is dead. Steve is gonzo,” he said. “It would be ridiculous to try to bring me back.” Trevor was killed off in the first Wonder Woman...

This holiday season is one where the offspring of iconic Hollywood families come together, apparently.

“Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point,” which is set to debut in the Director’s Fortnight at Cannes, stars Francesca Scorsese and Sawyer Spielberg, two film stars in their own rite who hail from respective auteurs Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

Decade-plus indie staple Michael Cera leads the latest feature directed by Tyler Taormina; Cera also produces the ensemble family dramedy that marks Taormina’s follow-up to his 2019 coming-of-age comedy “Ham on Rye.”

Set during one Christmas Eve, a family gathers for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. As the night wears on and generational tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends to claim the wintry suburb for her own, per the official synopsis. Cera is seen donning a cop uniform in one of the first look images,...

Before he made the disastrous Batman & Robin, Joel Schumacher helmed the summer blockbuster film A Time to Kill starring Matthew McConaughey. The Interstellar actor was still a newcomer at the time, only having the cult film Dazed and Confused popularly in his portfolio. He was cast in the role after Schumacher pulled some strings, but two other famous stars were rejected before McConaughey’s casting.

Matthew McConaughey with Samuel L. Jackson in the Joel Schumacher film A Time To Kill

Kevin Costner was a contender for the role and a much older actor than McConaughey. Costner was rejected because the film needed someone younger to play the up-and-coming lawyer. Interestingly, McConaughey is rumored to appear as the next big star in the Yellowstone franchise after Costner.

Matthew McConaughey’s Breakout Film Rejected Kevin Costner Before Considering Him

JFK star Kevin Costner was considered for the role in A Time to Kill...

Opening soon in a theater near you are “Run Lola Run,” “Interstellar,” “Hereditary,” “Split,” and “Spirited Away.” They join fellow comeback kids “Oldboy,” “Stop Making Sense,” “Coraline,” “Amelié,” and Pixar’s pandemic-era films making their theatrical returns.

Last year’s strikes can take credit for some of this nostalgia: With distributors forced to delay films, theaters are desperate for product. However, desperation is not the only mother of this invention. A24, Neon, and other specialty distributors are treating re-releases as a way to reach younger audiences.

Last year, Neon re-released Park Chan-wook’s 2003 film “Oldboy” to $2.1 million worldwide. At a CinemaCon panel April 8, Neon distribution president Elissa Federoff credited its success to a young audience eager to see it on a big screen for the first time. “What is old is new for these younger audiences,” she said.

A24 is reaching into its own library to bolster its brand, rereleasing...

Ethan Hawke is flexing his cinephile status as the latest curator for film club platform Galerie, just in time for the collection to launch on streaming apps Apple TV and Roku.

Galerie was founded in November 2023 by production company Indian Paintbrush. Galerie is led by Andy Shapiro, chief innovation officer, who has been with Indian Paintbrush since 2018. The program has subscriptions for $10 per month, with filmmakers and artists like Wes Anderson, Mike Mills, Taylor Russell, Karyn Kusama, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, James Gray, Lukas Dhont, Reinaldo Marcus Green, and Kim Gordon serving as curators and film conversation panelists.

Hawke’s tenure as this month’s curator coincides with Galerie being unveiled on streaming platforms to host a variety of new interactive experiences for film lovers. With the release of its Apple TV and Roku apps (to be followed by Amazon Fire and Android TV), members can watch films and...

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Last year, McFarlane Toys resurrected their Movie Maniacs line of collectible figures. As you might have seen in our humongous /Film Holiday Gift Guide, the first waves included the likes of Alan from "The Hangover," Gandalf from "Lord of the Rings," the titular soccer coach from "Ted Lasso," and all four players from "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," just to name a few. This year, the Movie Maniacs line continues to expand with a variety of collectible figures across several genres.

First up, in honor of the 25th anniversary of "The Matrix," both Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) are getting their own figures in the line. Switching over to the sports arena, there's Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and his formidable opponent Apollo Creed (the late Carl Weathers). Throwing it back to 1976, Matthew McConaughey has his character David Wooderson immortalized in plastic,...

Set in the outer boroughs of New York City, Nick Bentgen’s latest documentary #LoveYourz follows a group of teens who have formed a self-love creative collective as they look to pave a way for themselves into the future. What makes the film so compelling is Bentgen’s ability to capture these teens on their own terms. The camera often floats through organic scenarios, catching moments on the fly, whilst maintaining an intimacy that feels immersive. This is also backed by the use of multiple visual mediums, with great high res photography combined with retro VHS-style footage to give the film a fresh aesthetic buoyancy that keeps you engaged. Dn sat down with Bentgen to talk over the creation of #LoveYourz, revealing the serendipitous moment that led to its creation, the decision making behind his multi-camera setup, and the filmmaking rules he followed to tell his story with authenticity.

#LoveYourz...

Matthew McConaughey may be a very recognisable star now due to his breakout roles during a couple of last decades, but he actually had an iconic way to kick his career off more than thirty years ago.

Back in 1993, the young actor starred in a coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused — and though the movie eventually didn’t become a box office hit, it stayed in the fans’ hearts forever thanks to McConaughey’s improvised line.

During his recent interview with People, the actor reflected on the most iconic roles in his career — with one of them being the portrayal of David Wooderson from Dazed and Confused. The film became quite a literal golden ticket to the big cinema for McConaughey and to this day remains one of his finest works on the screen.

As the actor recalled, on that day he had come to the set earlier to do makeup...

Renee Zellweger has now won twice at the Academy Awards. Her first victory was for Best Supporting Actress in “Cold Mountain” (2003) and then 16 years later as Best Actress victory for “Judy” (2019). Where does the Judy Garland biopic fall in with the rest of her filmography? Tour through our photo gallery of her greatest films, ranked worst to best.

The Texas-born actress began her career in commercials and bit parts in films like “Dazed and Confused” and “Reality Bites” plus lead roles in less than acclaimed films such as one of the many Texas Chainsaw Massacre films. She managed to turn that career trajectory around and earned three consecutive Oscar nominations in 2001, 2002 and 2003 for “Bridget Jones’ Diary,” “Chicago,” and “Cold Mountain” respectively. She would win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for that latter Civil War drama.

In retrospect and even before that, it was winning the lead in the film...

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the dynamic between him and Kate Hudson on the set of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

The Oscar winner sat down with People to celebrate the publication’s 50th anniversary, during which he talked through some of his most iconic roles, including his stint as the rom-com heartthrob. He recalled meeting his co-star before production began on the film.

“I remember we met on the Paramount lot — I believe it was the time — and those casting sort of meeting couches, especially for rom-coms, you want to see the chemistry between the two leads,” he said. “You want to see how the jive is. We’re not reading through the script. We’re not reading lines.”

He continued, “Immediately, we were comfortable with each other, and we jacked with each other, and we busted each other’s chops, and we laughed a lot.

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Conan The Barbarian by Brendan Albetski

Dazed and Confused by Derek Eads

Escape From New York by John Gallagher

First Blood by Chris Miller

Ghostbusters by Chickenz

God Of War by...

Famed actor Matthew McConaughey showed off his vocal skills by joining country artist Zach Bryan on a classic ’80s hit. How did the unlikely pair get together? Keep reading for all the details and give the tune a listen.

Hollywood Meets Country Music In Unlikely Pair

Zach Bryan rose to fame through his self-recorded songs while serving in the U.S. Navy. He’s been making waves in the country music scene with his heartfelt ballads and raw storytelling.

Matthew McConaughey gained praise for his breakout role in the 1993 film Dazed and Confused. He’s starred in countless movies since and nabbed a couple of Oscars. It’s no surprise the two-time Academy Award winner and the country star would find common ground.

Zach Bryan/Credit: Official Stagecoach Festival YouTube

After all, they are both Southern boys: McConaughey hails from Texas and the “Something in the Orange” singer calls Oklahoma home.