Perhaps the most overlooked series in the "Star Trek" canon ("Short Treks" and "Very Short Treks" notwithstanding), "Star Trek: The Animated Series" may be accepted as the final two years in the U.S.S. Enterprise's five-year mission. "Star Trek: Tas" debuted on September 8, 1973, four years after the cancelation of "Star Trek," to reunite the original cast and writers to explore Starlfeet's adventures in a 30-minute, animated format. The animation was provided by Filmation, the studio that had previously overseen multiple Batman and Superman cartoons, Archie cartoons, "Gilligan's Island" spinoffs, and which would go on to produce the ultra-popular "Fat Albert," "The Groovy Goolies," "BraveStarr," and "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." Filmation shows were popular among kids, but their animations tended to be stiff and inexpressive. The most prominent feature of "Star Trek: Tas" is how static it looks.
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
- 6/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Ever since it was initially launched back in 2017, Young Sheldon was something much more than just The Big Bang Theory prequel about Sheldon Cooper’s earlier years in his family house in Texas. The show turned out into a beacon of hope for those who had tried to uncover numerous mysteries of the titular character’s personality during all the time that the original show aired on TV, but eventually never found the answers.
Though Young Sheldon still had another aim prioritized rather than giving fans answers to all of their questions, some of those big mysteries indeed were clarified with the prequel’s arrival as the show finally revealed the reason for Sheldon’s big and previously inexplicable fear.
In The Big Bang Theory, it becomes almost immediately obvious to viewers that Sheldon is some kind of passenger princess who’s driven around wherever he needs to go by his friends who,...
Though Young Sheldon still had another aim prioritized rather than giving fans answers to all of their questions, some of those big mysteries indeed were clarified with the prequel’s arrival as the show finally revealed the reason for Sheldon’s big and previously inexplicable fear.
In The Big Bang Theory, it becomes almost immediately obvious to viewers that Sheldon is some kind of passenger princess who’s driven around wherever he needs to go by his friends who,...
- 6/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
While The Big Bang Theory remains one of the most popular sitcoms to date, it was released in 2007 and has not aged particularly well. With some moments more obvious than others, the show had its fair share of jokes that wouldn't make the cut in 2024, and rightfully so.
If you want to take a trip down memory lane and recall The Big Bang Theory's most devastating moments, here are the top-10 hand-picked by redditors, that no one can watch today without cringing.
Amy Ruining Bernadette’s Photoshoot
Even though Amy tried to excuse her behavior with a lack of respect for other women in science, she robbed Bernadette of her opportunity simply because she was jealous. She's always been obsessed with being popular and seeking attention in every situation, so if she got the cover, she wouldn't bat an eye.
Bernadette and Penny Children Conversation
One of the worst...
If you want to take a trip down memory lane and recall The Big Bang Theory's most devastating moments, here are the top-10 hand-picked by redditors, that no one can watch today without cringing.
Amy Ruining Bernadette’s Photoshoot
Even though Amy tried to excuse her behavior with a lack of respect for other women in science, she robbed Bernadette of her opportunity simply because she was jealous. She's always been obsessed with being popular and seeking attention in every situation, so if she got the cover, she wouldn't bat an eye.
Bernadette and Penny Children Conversation
One of the worst...
- 6/8/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Nicholas Meyer's 1982 sci-fi flick "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" was the first major acting gig for Kirstie Alley. Up to that point, Alley had only appeared on the sci-fi sitcom "Quark" as well as a few game shows like "Match Game." Alley wasn't even wholly devoted to acting at that stage, treating it more like a side-hustle than a career. It wouldn't be until she started auditioning for "Star Trek II" that she decided to focus on acting exclusively.
The circumstances surrounding Alley's audition are rather tragic, sadly. In the middle of the process, her mom was killed in a car accident and her father was left seriously injured. She stayed next to her father's bedside and Paramount, rather surprisingly, let her take all the time she needed. She spoke to her comatose father every day, telling him all about how she wanted to be an actor now,...
The circumstances surrounding Alley's audition are rather tragic, sadly. In the middle of the process, her mom was killed in a car accident and her father was left seriously injured. She stayed next to her father's bedside and Paramount, rather surprisingly, let her take all the time she needed. She spoke to her comatose father every day, telling him all about how she wanted to be an actor now,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Throughout its TV run of more than ten years, The Big Bang Theory has always had its main storyline revolving not only around Sheldon and Leonard, but also around Penny who made her first appearance in the first season’s episode 1 as the leading characters’ neighbor and later on became Leonard’s girlfriend and wife.
Having started as the show’s additional character that mostly served for highlighting Sheldon and Leonard’s nerdiness, Penny eventually turned into another lead with her own story and personal development that was actually never made in a right way.
Despite her essential role that was equally important as her quirky friends’ ones, Penny was still brutally snubbed by The Big Bang Theory’s creators when it came to her personal background.
Apart from the fact that the show never allowed her to succeed in acting and thus make her biggest dream come true, The Big Bang Theory...
Having started as the show’s additional character that mostly served for highlighting Sheldon and Leonard’s nerdiness, Penny eventually turned into another lead with her own story and personal development that was actually never made in a right way.
Despite her essential role that was equally important as her quirky friends’ ones, Penny was still brutally snubbed by The Big Bang Theory’s creators when it came to her personal background.
Apart from the fact that the show never allowed her to succeed in acting and thus make her biggest dream come true, The Big Bang Theory...
- 6/7/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Justified often appears on lists of the best TV shows of the 2010s, and for good reason. The brilliant adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novels is both neo-western and neo-noir, exploring honor and justice in the modern world.
Eight years after its completion, a spin-off was released — the TV show City Primeval. The crime drama once again tells the story of Marshal Raylan Givens, who comes from Miami to Detroit, where he makes a dangerous enemy. The ruthless criminal escaped justice thanks to his lawyer and now plans to get rid of the annoying Givens.
Justified: City Primeval Season 2 Fate Is Still Unknown
Those who watched the first season of the spin-off will remember that Boyd Crowder, played by Walton Goggins, the legendary antagonist of the original series, appeared in the finale of City Primeval, which hinted at the future storyline of the second season.
The reunion of Walton Goggins...
Eight years after its completion, a spin-off was released — the TV show City Primeval. The crime drama once again tells the story of Marshal Raylan Givens, who comes from Miami to Detroit, where he makes a dangerous enemy. The ruthless criminal escaped justice thanks to his lawyer and now plans to get rid of the annoying Givens.
Justified: City Primeval Season 2 Fate Is Still Unknown
Those who watched the first season of the spin-off will remember that Boyd Crowder, played by Walton Goggins, the legendary antagonist of the original series, appeared in the finale of City Primeval, which hinted at the future storyline of the second season.
The reunion of Walton Goggins...
- 6/7/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Young Sheldon officially wrapped it all up with its definite ending several weeks ago, giving a bittersweet conclusion not only to its titular character who later on left his family house for college, but also to the original show’s characters who seem to be doing just fine years after The Big Bang Theory’s finale.
The update on the original characters was given by Sheldon Cooper’s adult version in the final scene where Jim Parsons reprised his iconic role, but his comment about one of his friends’ appears to be quite ambiguous, though still positive in only one aspect.
In the finale of Young Sheldon, Jim Parsons’ Sheldon mentions Penny, his friend and Leonard’s wife, stating that he and his wife Amy shouldn’t have let Penny babysit their unnamed daughter who, having grown up, revealed her intention to take acting classes.
The prequel seemingly hinted that...
The update on the original characters was given by Sheldon Cooper’s adult version in the final scene where Jim Parsons reprised his iconic role, but his comment about one of his friends’ appears to be quite ambiguous, though still positive in only one aspect.
In the finale of Young Sheldon, Jim Parsons’ Sheldon mentions Penny, his friend and Leonard’s wife, stating that he and his wife Amy shouldn’t have let Penny babysit their unnamed daughter who, having grown up, revealed her intention to take acting classes.
The prequel seemingly hinted that...
- 6/6/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick has reportedly received criminal charges stemming from an incident at her New Jersey home.
Details about the incident, which reportedly occurred this past weekend, are scarce.
An initial report indicated Angelina is facing several charges, including simple assault and resisting arrest.
A court date has been set for July when she will have to answer for the charges.
Angelina’s lawyer, James Leonard, released a statement claiming a “very minor” incident had been blown out of proportion, indicating that whatever happened and the resulting charges occurred after an “adverse reaction” to “over-the-counter medication.”
He also said that the MTV star is “resting at home” after the incident.
Angelina received multiple charges after incident at her New Jersey home
News of Angelina’s criminal charges first arrived via TMZ, which obtained a copy of her municipal summons issued this past Sunday.
The charges she is reportedly facing include simple assault,...
Details about the incident, which reportedly occurred this past weekend, are scarce.
An initial report indicated Angelina is facing several charges, including simple assault and resisting arrest.
A court date has been set for July when she will have to answer for the charges.
Angelina’s lawyer, James Leonard, released a statement claiming a “very minor” incident had been blown out of proportion, indicating that whatever happened and the resulting charges occurred after an “adverse reaction” to “over-the-counter medication.”
He also said that the MTV star is “resting at home” after the incident.
Angelina received multiple charges after incident at her New Jersey home
News of Angelina’s criminal charges first arrived via TMZ, which obtained a copy of her municipal summons issued this past Sunday.
The charges she is reportedly facing include simple assault,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Mega
Angelina Pivarnick is swapping beachfront drama for courtroom tension as she faces a slew of criminal charges.
The "Jersey Shore" star is facing multiple criminal charges after an alleged incident at her New Jersey home. However, this will not be the first time the police have been involved in the star's life.
Known for her fiery personality and tumultuous relationships, Angelina Pivarnick previously called the authorities on her fiancé Vinny Tortorella.
Angelina Pivarnick Is In Legal Trouble Following Weekend Incident Mega
The reality TV star is embroiled in legal troubles following an incident over the weekend. Pivarnick is confronting a range of charges in New Jersey, including simple assault, criminal mischief, obstructing the administration of law, and resisting arrest.
These charges stem from a municipal summons issued on Sunday. Pivarnick's attorney argues that the situation has been exaggerated, echoing police statements that the details of the incident at the 37-year-old's home remain confidential.
Angelina Pivarnick is swapping beachfront drama for courtroom tension as she faces a slew of criminal charges.
The "Jersey Shore" star is facing multiple criminal charges after an alleged incident at her New Jersey home. However, this will not be the first time the police have been involved in the star's life.
Known for her fiery personality and tumultuous relationships, Angelina Pivarnick previously called the authorities on her fiancé Vinny Tortorella.
Angelina Pivarnick Is In Legal Trouble Following Weekend Incident Mega
The reality TV star is embroiled in legal troubles following an incident over the weekend. Pivarnick is confronting a range of charges in New Jersey, including simple assault, criminal mischief, obstructing the administration of law, and resisting arrest.
These charges stem from a municipal summons issued on Sunday. Pivarnick's attorney argues that the situation has been exaggerated, echoing police statements that the details of the incident at the 37-year-old's home remain confidential.
- 6/6/2024
- by Afouda Bamidele
- The Blast
When a show becomes a cult classic, it’s only natural that you would want to rewatch it from time to time. But after a hundred binges, there are definitely some episodes you love to see once again, and the ones so cringey you always skip them.
Some fans, however, prefer these cringeworthy episodes to the entire show, because it's the only time they can let go of every serious thought they had during the day and dive into the world of bizarre humor and surreal stories with their beloved characters.
So here are the most cringeworthy The Big Bang Theory episodes we could only think of.
1. The Misinterpretation Agitation
There was no way this list could have started with any other episode. The central story revolves around Penny as she becomes the stalking target without even having a clue. The thing is, at the time of the episode, Penny...
Some fans, however, prefer these cringeworthy episodes to the entire show, because it's the only time they can let go of every serious thought they had during the day and dive into the world of bizarre humor and surreal stories with their beloved characters.
So here are the most cringeworthy The Big Bang Theory episodes we could only think of.
1. The Misinterpretation Agitation
There was no way this list could have started with any other episode. The central story revolves around Penny as she becomes the stalking target without even having a clue. The thing is, at the time of the episode, Penny...
- 6/5/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Following The Big Bang Theory’s immense success, Young Sheldon went back to the past exploring Sheldon Cooper’s earlier years in his family house in Texas before he moved to California for better perspectives and met his best friend Leonard there.
With a significant time jump that the prequel makes, it was hardly possible to ever bring some of the original characters to Young Sheldon, yet the show proved the contrary by reuniting Sheldon’s younger and adult versions in the finale. However, the prequel also featured another major character that was seen in The Big Bang Theory, and this time it is indeed very hard to believe.
For those who were left heartbroken after Young Sheldon’s ending and opted for rewatching the original show to fill the void, one actor in a cameo role may appear to be pretty much familiar. Season 5 episode 11 introduces Jimmy Speckerman, a...
With a significant time jump that the prequel makes, it was hardly possible to ever bring some of the original characters to Young Sheldon, yet the show proved the contrary by reuniting Sheldon’s younger and adult versions in the finale. However, the prequel also featured another major character that was seen in The Big Bang Theory, and this time it is indeed very hard to believe.
For those who were left heartbroken after Young Sheldon’s ending and opted for rewatching the original show to fill the void, one actor in a cameo role may appear to be pretty much familiar. Season 5 episode 11 introduces Jimmy Speckerman, a...
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
‘Star Trek’: Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner Had a ‘Very Challenging’ Relationship, Nimoy’s Son Says
Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner — two actors who boldly went where no man had gone before as James Kirk and Spock on the 1960s TV series Star Trek — had a “very challenging relationship,” according to Nimoy’s son, Adam. “It’s unfortunate, it’s sad, but it is what it is,” Adam, author of the book The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy, told Page Six. “I love Bill, but I can say, I will say, that they had a very challenging relationship themselves.” Paramount/Everett Collection Adam said that he knows why his father and Shatner feuded — and intends to “let sleeping dogs lie” — but also pointed out that there was a period when the two Star Trek actors were “really beautifully … together.” During that time, Leonard told Adam and his other child, Julie Nimoy, that Shatner was his best friend. “Julie and I were scratching our heads,...
- 6/2/2024
- TV Insider
When a show has an ensemble cast, it’s not that easy of a task to find the one character you will commit to. There are storylines in which you love some of them a little more, and then everything changes, and the sweetheart becomes the most annoying person, or on the contrary, the ones who are brought to the picture to make you frustrated turn into the characters you learn to love.
In The Big Bang Theory there are many annoying characters. But that doesn’t stop us from loving them. The main gang, which includes Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, Howard, and Penny, is always at the center of attention, and from episode to episode the level of annoyance with them changes.
The same goes about all the secondary characters. For example, one of the show’s recurring characters, Stuart, is an A-okay man when we first meet him, but...
In The Big Bang Theory there are many annoying characters. But that doesn’t stop us from loving them. The main gang, which includes Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, Howard, and Penny, is always at the center of attention, and from episode to episode the level of annoyance with them changes.
The same goes about all the secondary characters. For example, one of the show’s recurring characters, Stuart, is an A-okay man when we first meet him, but...
- 6/1/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
The story of Dave Bautista's Hollywood career is the story of him trying to prove he's not your average wrestler-turned-actor. To be fair, Bautista's best movies really do suggest he has the talent to take his acting career beyond the tough-man roles so many former grapplers come to embody. He proved that he has potential with his role as Sapper Morton in "Blade Runner 2049," and then followed through on that promising turn with his performance as Leonard in 2023's "Knock at the Cabin." But despite charting a diverse filmography and being recognized as the best wrestler-turned-actor by his "Glass Onion" director Rian Johnson, it's always seemed like Bautista has wanted more.
Though he claims to have proven himself with "Knock at the Cabin," that doesn't mean he's done demonstrating his talents. This year, we've seen him finally given more to do in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" duology...
Though he claims to have proven himself with "Knock at the Cabin," that doesn't mean he's done demonstrating his talents. This year, we've seen him finally given more to do in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" duology...
- 6/1/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Young Sheldon’s ending had everyone in tears of nostalgia when it hit CBS a couple of weeks ago, and though the show itself was dwelling on Sheldon Cooper’s earlier years in Texas, the finale still gave a little sneak peek into how the things are for The Big Bang Theory’s lead characters some time after the original series’ end.
Reuniting young and adult versions of Sheldon, portrayed by Iain Armitage and Jim Parsons, the prequel indeed had a unique opportunity to right the biggest wrong about one of the original characters, but actually made it all even worse.
In Young Sheldon’s finale, Jim Parsons’ Sheldon appears alongside his wife Amy Farrah Fowler, played by Mayim Bialik, as the show sees them discussing their family matters. Finishing his work on his own memoir, Sheldon replies to Amy that back in the day they shouldn’t have allowed Penny,...
Reuniting young and adult versions of Sheldon, portrayed by Iain Armitage and Jim Parsons, the prequel indeed had a unique opportunity to right the biggest wrong about one of the original characters, but actually made it all even worse.
In Young Sheldon’s finale, Jim Parsons’ Sheldon appears alongside his wife Amy Farrah Fowler, played by Mayim Bialik, as the show sees them discussing their family matters. Finishing his work on his own memoir, Sheldon replies to Amy that back in the day they shouldn’t have allowed Penny,...
- 5/31/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Fifteen years ago, writer/director Judd Apatow hired documentary filmmaker Chris Wilcha to film a behind-the-scenes movie about the making of “Funny People” and changed Wilcha’s life forever when the documentarian moved from New York to Los Angeles to work on the project. After he was done with the shoot, Wilcha had a hard time finding documentary work and ultimately settled into a life of directing commercials, returning to his first love of non-fiction filmmaking only sporadically as he accumulated hard drive after hard drive of footage from unfinished projects. Apatow was stunned to learn what an effect he had had on Wilcha’s life. “I didn’t even know that he moved to L.A. for the job,” Apatow told IndieWire, “and that his mom has been mad at me for decades.”
The unexpected connections between people and the unknown ways in which they affect each other are...
The unexpected connections between people and the unknown ways in which they affect each other are...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
It’s no secret that Young Sheldon enjoys weaving clever references to The Big Bang Theory. However, one particular line delivered by Sheldon in the series finale has sparked wild theories among fans. Specifically, Sheldon mentions that they perhaps shouldn’t have let Penny babysit, leading some viewers to jump to conclusions regarding Leonard’s fate. Why Leonard Doesn’t Need to be Dead The most straightforward interpretation of the line doesn’t require Leonard’s death at all. There are countless reasons why Penny might have been referenced without Leonard being mentioned. For instance, Leonard could simply have been unavailable at the time, busy with...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Even the TV shows that ended years ago can still bring joy to many people. Those fans who watched the entire show episode after episode can find a lot of comfort in rewatching it and feeding off the sense of nostalgia that comes with it. This is definitely the case for fans of The Big Bang Theory.
Although the show was good overall, there were some episodes throughout its 12-season run that hit harder than others. And if you are looking for comfort, the best episodes to re-watch are the 10 listed below.
The Work Song Nanocluster (S2E18)
Any time Sheldon is under the influence of any substance, whether it's alcohol or simple caffeine, it's always a blast to watch. Poor Penny and her business, on the other hand, weren't expecting such a strong Sheldon presence, which makes their interactions that much funnier than usual. Still, they made a great team!
Although the show was good overall, there were some episodes throughout its 12-season run that hit harder than others. And if you are looking for comfort, the best episodes to re-watch are the 10 listed below.
The Work Song Nanocluster (S2E18)
Any time Sheldon is under the influence of any substance, whether it's alcohol or simple caffeine, it's always a blast to watch. Poor Penny and her business, on the other hand, weren't expecting such a strong Sheldon presence, which makes their interactions that much funnier than usual. Still, they made a great team!
- 5/28/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
For the 13th year, B. Riley Securities presented the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on Wednesday, May 22 at The Beverly Hilton.
Cedric the Entertainer and Sugar Ray Leonard attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 13th Annual 'Big Fighters, Big Cause' Charity Boxing Night
Credit/Copyright: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Comedian Russell Peters hosted the exclusive star-studded event which featured first-class entertainment including four action-packed live fights presented by Golden Boy Promotions, a National Anthem performance by singer-songwriter Claire Khodara, and a live and silent auction display featuring unique items and experiences and legendary memorabilia.
The evening also honored Emmy Award-winning TV personality, journalist, actress, author and entrepreneur Maria Menounos, acknowledging Menounos’ personal and familial journey with Type 1 diabetes. After her father was diagnosed over 50 years ago, Menounos herself was diagnosed in the summer of 2022. Since then, she has been...
Cedric the Entertainer and Sugar Ray Leonard attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 13th Annual 'Big Fighters, Big Cause' Charity Boxing Night
Credit/Copyright: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Comedian Russell Peters hosted the exclusive star-studded event which featured first-class entertainment including four action-packed live fights presented by Golden Boy Promotions, a National Anthem performance by singer-songwriter Claire Khodara, and a live and silent auction display featuring unique items and experiences and legendary memorabilia.
The evening also honored Emmy Award-winning TV personality, journalist, actress, author and entrepreneur Maria Menounos, acknowledging Menounos’ personal and familial journey with Type 1 diabetes. After her father was diagnosed over 50 years ago, Menounos herself was diagnosed in the summer of 2022. Since then, she has been...
- 5/28/2024
- Look to the Stars
Two of the credited screenwriters on Leonard Nimoy's "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" were Steve Meerson and Peter Krikes, the screenwriters behind the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello flick "Back to the Beach," the two-Van-Dammes-for-the-price-of-one movie "Double Impact," and the 1999 would-be Oscar darling "Anna and the King." "Star Trek IV" was one of their first major screenwriting gigs, and it was a dizzying experience. The screenwriters remembered meeting with Nimoy and with producer Harve Bennett for a brainstorming session, and it seems that no one could come to any kind of solid conclusions. Bennett mentioned that he wanted the next movie to be a throwback to "The City on the Edge of Forever," one of the most celebrated episodes of the series. Nimoy was in a weird headspace, talking about environmentalism and biodiversity. Meerson recalls: "Leonard started talking about plankton, cells, that cells become plankton, that things eat plankton...
- 5/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Young Sheldon came to its definite end around two weeks ago, giving viewers a double finale featuring both versions of the titular character.
While Sheldon Cooper’s younger version was shown saying goodbye to his teen years and stepping into adult life, his more mature self, portrayed by The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, also proved that he’d been in a much better position in life ever since the original show left all the characters back in 2019.
Though it surely was a great satisfaction for The Big Bang Theory’s fans to see adult Sheldon with such a big update, another major character from the original series doesn’t appear to be that happy.
In Young Sheldon’s finale, Jim Parsons’ Sheldon appears alongside his wife Amy Farrah Fowler with whom he still lives happily in the Los Angeles suburbs and has two kids. During the heartwarming scene...
While Sheldon Cooper’s younger version was shown saying goodbye to his teen years and stepping into adult life, his more mature self, portrayed by The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, also proved that he’d been in a much better position in life ever since the original show left all the characters back in 2019.
Though it surely was a great satisfaction for The Big Bang Theory’s fans to see adult Sheldon with such a big update, another major character from the original series doesn’t appear to be that happy.
In Young Sheldon’s finale, Jim Parsons’ Sheldon appears alongside his wife Amy Farrah Fowler with whom he still lives happily in the Los Angeles suburbs and has two kids. During the heartwarming scene...
- 5/27/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Can you believe it has been over two whole decades since we first encountered the perplexing tale of Leonard (Guy Pearce), the compelling Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss), and the intricate structural puzzle that is Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking film, Memento?
This masterpiece, a hallmark of neo-noir storytelling, isn’t just memorable for its narrative acrobatics; it marks the auspicious second film debut of Nolan in the major league of filmmakers. Just as Leonard used tattoos to etch pivotal clues onto his skin, Memento indelibly inked itself into our cultural consciousness.
Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Summit Entertainment
With numerous accolades, including Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing, there’s no question that Memento is a fascinating subject for cinephiles. With the film’s commercial success, however, Nolan was surprised by the reception it received.
What Kept Christopher Nolan Confused About Memento
Twenty-four years ago, a...
This masterpiece, a hallmark of neo-noir storytelling, isn’t just memorable for its narrative acrobatics; it marks the auspicious second film debut of Nolan in the major league of filmmakers. Just as Leonard used tattoos to etch pivotal clues onto his skin, Memento indelibly inked itself into our cultural consciousness.
Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Summit Entertainment
With numerous accolades, including Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing, there’s no question that Memento is a fascinating subject for cinephiles. With the film’s commercial success, however, Nolan was surprised by the reception it received.
What Kept Christopher Nolan Confused About Memento
Twenty-four years ago, a...
- 5/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Madonna‘s “Cherish” sounds like a normal, if abnormally infectious, hit song. Notably, the Material Girl said she was not in a normal frame of mind when she wrote it. The track has an interesting connection to several other Madonna hits.
Madonna revealed what she thinks when she writes hit songs
In the late 1980s, Madonna’s image became even more provocative. With the release of her album Like a Prayer, the singer attacked the church with the album’s title track, embraced feminism with “Express Yourself,” and denounced her father in the tune “Oh Father.” One of the least inflammatory tracks on the album is the peppy love song “Cherish.” While much of Like a Prayer sounded current and hip, “Cherish” sounds like it’s from the 1950s or early 1960s.
During a 1991 interview with Rolling Stone, Carrie Fisher asked Madonna if she had ever written tunes during a manic high.
Madonna revealed what she thinks when she writes hit songs
In the late 1980s, Madonna’s image became even more provocative. With the release of her album Like a Prayer, the singer attacked the church with the album’s title track, embraced feminism with “Express Yourself,” and denounced her father in the tune “Oh Father.” One of the least inflammatory tracks on the album is the peppy love song “Cherish.” While much of Like a Prayer sounded current and hip, “Cherish” sounds like it’s from the 1950s or early 1960s.
During a 1991 interview with Rolling Stone, Carrie Fisher asked Madonna if she had ever written tunes during a manic high.
- 5/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Grantchester is getting a new vicar once more in Season 9. Tom Brittney will appear as Will Davenport in just a few episodes of the new season before exiting the series and being replaced by Rishi Nair‘s Alphy Kotteram. Is Charlotte Ritchie, who plays Will’s wife, Bonnie, leaving with Brittney? Ritchie has been vocal about her upcoming appearance in Grantchester Season 9, which premieres Sunday, June 16 on PBS. The new episodes take place in 1961, when “life is good for Will and Geordie [Robson Green],” PBS describes in the Season 9 logline. It continues: “The families are always together, from Sunday lunches to planning summer holidays, and with honorary grandparents Mrs. C and Jack and adopted uncles Daniel and Leonard; it’s one big happy family! But when Will is approached with a life-changing offer, can he leave Grantchester and Geordie behind? As Geordie struggles with personal loss and ever-growing family conflict between Cathy and teenage daughter,...
- 5/26/2024
- TV Insider
If you love watching murder mystery movies with lots of twists and turns, then you definitely need to check out the Hallmark mystery thriller Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home! Although there were some mindless plot points to purposefully make the viewers more confused, I felt. So, the story centers around Rachel (Amanda Schull), a doctor who moves back to her hometown with her twin teenage children, Chloe and Matthew, after her husband dies in the military. Being a doctor, Rachel used to treat many patients in her hometown, including one named Ross Alexander (Greg Kean). But then, Ross suddenly dies! And here’s the weird part—he was perfectly healthy! It definitely can’t be a natural death, and Rachel knows it. So, she teams up with local detective Jack Quinn (Brendan Penny) to investigate. Can they solve the mystery of what really happened to poor Ross? Find out from this explainer about Coming Home,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
One of the best things about well-done sitcoms is the fact that you never get tired of rewatching them, even if the show is 12 seasons long. For example, we can’t imagine saying “enough” when it comes to The Big Bang Theory, because every time you binge the show you laugh like it’s your first time and cringe as well.
The Big Bang Theory is an ensemble cast show with many main characters. And while we care deeply for them, the huge number of side characters also hold a special place in our hearts.
Some of these characters we hate, but some of them we wish had stuck around a little longer. The case for the second point is Leonard's short-term girlfriend Stephanie.
Dr. Stephanie Barnett was introduced as a surgical resident and was masterfully played by Sara Rue. Some of the fans may not like the way...
The Big Bang Theory is an ensemble cast show with many main characters. And while we care deeply for them, the huge number of side characters also hold a special place in our hearts.
Some of these characters we hate, but some of them we wish had stuck around a little longer. The case for the second point is Leonard's short-term girlfriend Stephanie.
Dr. Stephanie Barnett was introduced as a surgical resident and was masterfully played by Sara Rue. Some of the fans may not like the way...
- 5/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada has one of the warmest scenes in the filmmaker’s storied career—one that his acolytes may find startling. A dying man, Leonard Fife (Richard Gere), is sitting at a stool in a diner that’s bathed in sunlight at magic hour, while people from his past push through the front door to join him. It’s a traditional moment of forgiveness, which is why it’s so shocking to see in a film by a man who brokered his legend on stories of alienation. But there’s a catch even here: Schrader doesn’t hold the moment for long, maybe a few seconds, and so it hits you nearly subliminally among other images and other episodes of Leonard’s life, incidents that are understood to be possibly imagined.
Which is to say that the warmth of Oh, Canada renders it even trickier than many...
Which is to say that the warmth of Oh, Canada renders it even trickier than many...
- 5/25/2024
- by Chuck Bowen
- Slant Magazine
Following an announcement on Twitch, J-Novel Club has revealed its latest lineup of light novel and manga licenses, including the original novel and the manga adaptation of The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World . There's a healthy mix of J-Novel Club and J-Novel Heart titles going live with the first parts today, so let's see what's on the way. Light Novels The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World by Kiichi Kosuzu with illustrations by Yuunagi Synopsis: Betrayed by his allies and on the verge of death, the strongest exorcist, Haruyoshi Kuga, desired only one thing—to be happy in his next life. Using the secret art of reincarnation, he was transported to another world. Reborn as Seika Lamprogue, third son of a distinguished family of magic scholars, he’s found to have no magical power whatsoever, which is an unacceptable shame in a family of mages.
- 5/24/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Madonna‘s songs have provoked many controversies over the years, but only one was accused of promoting violence against women. The Material Girl interpreted the track differently. Notably, the tune in question was from a hit movie that starred Madonna and a major movie star she was dating at the time.
Madonna wrote a controversial song at the request of Warren Beatty
One of Madonna’s most famous movie roles was the femme fatale Breathless Mahoney in the comic book adventure Dick Tracy. In that film, Madonna’s then-boyfriend Warren Beatty played the title character. The film inspired the album I’m Breathless, which is most known for the house song “Vogue.” I’m Breathless also included another hit single: the jazz tune “Hanky Panky.” “Hanky Panky” is a rather risque paen to … spanking.
Madonna co-wrote the tune with Patrick Leonard. During a 1991 interview with Rolling Stone, she said she...
Madonna wrote a controversial song at the request of Warren Beatty
One of Madonna’s most famous movie roles was the femme fatale Breathless Mahoney in the comic book adventure Dick Tracy. In that film, Madonna’s then-boyfriend Warren Beatty played the title character. The film inspired the album I’m Breathless, which is most known for the house song “Vogue.” I’m Breathless also included another hit single: the jazz tune “Hanky Panky.” “Hanky Panky” is a rather risque paen to … spanking.
Madonna co-wrote the tune with Patrick Leonard. During a 1991 interview with Rolling Stone, she said she...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of CBS's most watched shows, Young Sheldon, has ended after seven years on the air. And it went out on a high ratings note. The final episode drew 8.95 million viewers to the small screen on its premiere night, the show's best rating in four years.
The announcement of the spin-off was met with caution by many viewers. But what initially felt like a manipulation of fans' emotions ended up being one of the most comforting comedies in recent years.
As you say goodbye to the iconic series, we have compiled a list of the ten best episodes so you know exactly which stories will make you feel nostalgic in the future.
1. A Therapist, A Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage – Season 1 Episode 4
This is the episode in which one of Sheldon's main passions is born – his love of comic books. At breakfast, Sheldon chokes on sausage and then refuses to eat.
The announcement of the spin-off was met with caution by many viewers. But what initially felt like a manipulation of fans' emotions ended up being one of the most comforting comedies in recent years.
As you say goodbye to the iconic series, we have compiled a list of the ten best episodes so you know exactly which stories will make you feel nostalgic in the future.
1. A Therapist, A Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage – Season 1 Episode 4
This is the episode in which one of Sheldon's main passions is born – his love of comic books. At breakfast, Sheldon chokes on sausage and then refuses to eat.
- 5/22/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
For a comedy, The Big Bang Theory's prequel Young Sheldon ended on a more tragic note than anyone could have expected. For those unfamiliar with the lore of the original series, George Cooper's death came out of nowhere, and they mourned along with the rest of the family for the final episodes.
Those who knew what was coming still held out hope that this death would remain behind the cameras. However, the moment the show ended, fans took to social media with another frightening theory. This time, the target was Sheldon's best friend from the future timeline, Leonard.
Does Leonard Die in The Big Bang Theory?
Luckily for viewers, all of the friends featured in the 12-season sitcom The Big Bang Theory live to see another day after a happy ending. While there are endless possibilities of how their lives could have continued or ended after that,...
Those who knew what was coming still held out hope that this death would remain behind the cameras. However, the moment the show ended, fans took to social media with another frightening theory. This time, the target was Sheldon's best friend from the future timeline, Leonard.
Does Leonard Die in The Big Bang Theory?
Luckily for viewers, all of the friends featured in the 12-season sitcom The Big Bang Theory live to see another day after a happy ending. While there are endless possibilities of how their lives could have continued or ended after that,...
- 5/20/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The Big Bang Theory fans may cry a river with the easter egg that the season finale of Young Sheldon has provided. Also, the article contains heavy spoilers. Now, let’s dive into why watching the Young Sheldon finale was too hard to bear for any fans of its previous sequel which ended about five years ago.
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons in Young Sheldon. Credit: Bill Inoshita / 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Following the end of the flagship sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, devout fans of the show have been wondering about the potential whereabouts of the characters. The prequel show on CBS starring Iain Armitage has provided many details here and there with subtle easter eggs but the finale of Young Sheldon may have revealed the potential fate of one beloved character which may rattle you if you have loved Johnny Galecki’s Leonard Hofstadter.
Young Sheldon Finale May...
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons in Young Sheldon. Credit: Bill Inoshita / 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Following the end of the flagship sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, devout fans of the show have been wondering about the potential whereabouts of the characters. The prequel show on CBS starring Iain Armitage has provided many details here and there with subtle easter eggs but the finale of Young Sheldon may have revealed the potential fate of one beloved character which may rattle you if you have loved Johnny Galecki’s Leonard Hofstadter.
Young Sheldon Finale May...
- 5/20/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The Big Bang Theory is without doubt one of the most iconic ensemble cast series ever created. All the main characters of the nerd-centric comedy are relatable and at the same time quirky as hell. All the storylines explored in the series are either strange and really cringey, or sweet and meaningful. And that’s what makes it brilliant.
The main characters of the series are Howard, Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, and Penny. Later some of the new characters were added to the permanent cast and characters like Amy, Bernadette and Stuart appeared a lot more on the screen.
The most interesting thing though is about Stuart. The actor Kevin Sussman first auditioned for the role of Howard, but ended up being a looner named Stuart whose gig was to be miserable. However, in the episode called The Hofstadter Isotope he successfully hit on Penny and ended up dating her for a moment.
The main characters of the series are Howard, Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, and Penny. Later some of the new characters were added to the permanent cast and characters like Amy, Bernadette and Stuart appeared a lot more on the screen.
The most interesting thing though is about Stuart. The actor Kevin Sussman first auditioned for the role of Howard, but ended up being a looner named Stuart whose gig was to be miserable. However, in the episode called The Hofstadter Isotope he successfully hit on Penny and ended up dating her for a moment.
- 5/19/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
If you think of the word “frozen” today, a certain Disney movie and the song “Let It Go” come to mind. If you thought of that word in 1998, Madonna’s ballad “Frozen” would have come to mind. While “Let It Go” is a fun show tune for little kids, “Frozen” is the superior song for many reasons. The Queen of Pop explained what she thought of “Frozen” in retrospect.
The difference between ‘Let It Go’ and Madonna’s ‘Frozen’
“Let It Go” has a fun Broadway melody reminiscent of “Defying Gravity” from Wicked. Its message is great for little kids who want to rebel against their parents by staying up past their bedtime. However, it’s not the sort of rebel song that works for anyone over the age of seven. It’s a little too tame and, well, Disneyesque for that. Walt Disney probably would have loved it but...
The difference between ‘Let It Go’ and Madonna’s ‘Frozen’
“Let It Go” has a fun Broadway melody reminiscent of “Defying Gravity” from Wicked. Its message is great for little kids who want to rebel against their parents by staying up past their bedtime. However, it’s not the sort of rebel song that works for anyone over the age of seven. It’s a little too tame and, well, Disneyesque for that. Walt Disney probably would have loved it but...
- 5/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What’s really great about the world of television is that it offers you so many different life scenarios that sometimes you forget it’s only fiction. Or on the contrary, the picture we see on screen is so far from reality you find yourself frustrated when a minor inconvenience enters your life.
The same goes even about TV friendships: they are either ideal, where every character is ready to do whatever it takes to make his friend happy, or they are really toxic. One of the brightest examples of such friendships is Euphoria’s Maddy and Cassie. The betrayals they went through destroying each other’s lives, while declaring unconditional love to each other before is just scary…
But there are even worse stories: let’s check out these 5 other couples that have love-hate relationships.
1. Serena and Blair, Gossip Girl
When there was no Maddy on screens and the world was a different place,...
The same goes even about TV friendships: they are either ideal, where every character is ready to do whatever it takes to make his friend happy, or they are really toxic. One of the brightest examples of such friendships is Euphoria’s Maddy and Cassie. The betrayals they went through destroying each other’s lives, while declaring unconditional love to each other before is just scary…
But there are even worse stories: let’s check out these 5 other couples that have love-hate relationships.
1. Serena and Blair, Gossip Girl
When there was no Maddy on screens and the world was a different place,...
- 5/18/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
The cinema of Paul Schrader has always felt like a confessional, all those dark rooms and troubled men, the registered Swiftie’s own tortured poets department. The confessional edges closer to the form in his latest film Oh, Canada, an august adaptation of Russell Banks’ 2021 novel Foregone that tells of a famous documentary filmmaker at the end of his days, divulging secrets of his past to an interviewer’s head-on camera. Might the old Calvinist be looking for a little more absolution? When Banks, a friend since the director’s adaptation of Affliction, died in 2023, Schrader was coming to the tail end of his own series of health scares––these included everything from hospitalizations for long Covid to the retina detaching from his right eye during the filming of Master Gardener. “If I’m going to make a film about death,” he recently admitted thinking to himself at the time,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
What scares Stephen King? The legendary horror author has made a career (and a fortune) frightening us all with his tales of terror. But what gets under King's skin? What gives him the creeps? "Pet Sematary" was famously sold as the "Stephen King novel that scared Stephen King," mostly because King thought the book was too damn bleak but published it to fulfill a contractual obligation.
But what about horror works by other people? Are there horror movies that give the master of horror the heebie jeebies? As it turns out, there's one movie in particular King has claimed scared him. In fact, it scared him so much that the first time he watched it he requested it be turned off before the film even ended. That film: "The Blair Witch Project," the blockbuster indie horror movie that became a cultural phenomenon when it arrived in 1999.
Read more: The 95 Best...
But what about horror works by other people? Are there horror movies that give the master of horror the heebie jeebies? As it turns out, there's one movie in particular King has claimed scared him. In fact, it scared him so much that the first time he watched it he requested it be turned off before the film even ended. That film: "The Blair Witch Project," the blockbuster indie horror movie that became a cultural phenomenon when it arrived in 1999.
Read more: The 95 Best...
- 5/18/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Jacob Elordi Skips Cannes as Crying Paul Schrader Accepts 4-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Oh, Canada’
Paul Schrader shed tears as his new film “Oh, Canada” earned a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Friday night.
Jacob Elordi was notably absent from the premiere because he is filming Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” in which he stars as The Monster. After the ovation finished, Schrader addressed Elordi not being there, saying: “I’m very happy with Richard, Uma, Jake — not here with us –and it all worked out. Im very happy to be back here on the Croisette.”
Elordi, whose star continues to rise after acclaimed turns in “Saltburn” and “Priscilla,” made his Cannes debut last year in Sean Price Williams’ road movie “The Sweet East.”
The drama tells the life story of a troubled writer, Leonard Fife, who at the end of his life reflects on his decision to flee to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft. Richard Gere plays the present-day Leonard,...
Jacob Elordi was notably absent from the premiere because he is filming Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” in which he stars as The Monster. After the ovation finished, Schrader addressed Elordi not being there, saying: “I’m very happy with Richard, Uma, Jake — not here with us –and it all worked out. Im very happy to be back here on the Croisette.”
Elordi, whose star continues to rise after acclaimed turns in “Saltburn” and “Priscilla,” made his Cannes debut last year in Sean Price Williams’ road movie “The Sweet East.”
The drama tells the life story of a troubled writer, Leonard Fife, who at the end of his life reflects on his decision to flee to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft. Richard Gere plays the present-day Leonard,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Donnelly, Ramin Setoodeh and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
“How can so much suffering have no meaning?”
That’s a question posed by decorated documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife in Paul Schrader’s meandering ode to death, dying, aging, and regret, “Oh, Canada.” It’s inevitably one also felt by audiences who will be left bewildered by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s most experimental and alienating work in some time, which loses itself in the process.
With “Oh, Canada,” Schrader splices timelines, color palettes, and aspect ratios to tell Fife’s story as a now-revered nonfiction movie-maker who fled the United States in the late 1960s for Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft. Schrader is a gifted filmmaker who has given us so much more than “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter,” the only movies audiences of late seem to remember him by. He’s not unfamiliar with unpacking a great and morally complicated artist’s work in wildly subversive...
That’s a question posed by decorated documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife in Paul Schrader’s meandering ode to death, dying, aging, and regret, “Oh, Canada.” It’s inevitably one also felt by audiences who will be left bewildered by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s most experimental and alienating work in some time, which loses itself in the process.
With “Oh, Canada,” Schrader splices timelines, color palettes, and aspect ratios to tell Fife’s story as a now-revered nonfiction movie-maker who fled the United States in the late 1960s for Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft. Schrader is a gifted filmmaker who has given us so much more than “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter,” the only movies audiences of late seem to remember him by. He’s not unfamiliar with unpacking a great and morally complicated artist’s work in wildly subversive...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Paul Schrader’s 1999 adaptation of novelist Russell Banks’ Affliction, led by scorching performances from Nick Nolte and James Coburn, was an unsettlingly bleak meeting of two writers who share a fascination with conflicted morality and complicated relationships pushed to dark extremes. But Schrader’s return to the late author’s work, this time the 2021 novel Foregone, yields fewer rewards. For a film about big themes like mortality, memory, truth and redemption, Oh, Canada feels both slight and stubbornly page-bound, too unsatisfyingly fleshed out to give its actors meat to chew on.
Published two years before Banks’ death in early 2023, the book is an intimate portrait of a man contemplating his legacy while approaching the end of his life. It’s easy to see what drew Schrader to the story, given his own pandemic health scares and the diagnosis of his wife, the actress Mary Beth Hurt, with Alzheimer’s. But...
Published two years before Banks’ death in early 2023, the book is an intimate portrait of a man contemplating his legacy while approaching the end of his life. It’s easy to see what drew Schrader to the story, given his own pandemic health scares and the diagnosis of his wife, the actress Mary Beth Hurt, with Alzheimer’s. But...
- 5/17/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Straying from the hotheaded “Taxi Driver” style that has dominated much of his career, Paul Schrader pays ruminative and respectful tribute to his late friend, novelist Russell Banks, who gave the writer-director the raw material for one of his best films, “Affliction” — and now, for one of his best films in years. Adapted from Banks’ “Foregone” (and given the title the author told Schrader he wanted for the book), “Oh, Canada” presents a dying artist’s final testimony as a multifaceted film-within-a-film, honoring Banks while also revealing so many of Schrader’s own thoughts on mortality.
Fighting a long, painful bout with cancer, documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife has scores of admirers and a shelf full of awards. As the movie opens, two former students, Malcolm (Michael Imperioli) and Diana (Victoria Hill), arrive at their mentor’s Montreal home and proceed to set up a unique camera rig. It’s a...
Fighting a long, painful bout with cancer, documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife has scores of admirers and a shelf full of awards. As the movie opens, two former students, Malcolm (Michael Imperioli) and Diana (Victoria Hill), arrive at their mentor’s Montreal home and proceed to set up a unique camera rig. It’s a...
- 5/17/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Hard to believe it has been 44 years since Paul Schrader and star Richard Gere last worked together on 1980’s seminal American Gigolo, a film that became not just a keystone in Gere’s celebrated career but also one for one Schrader’s as one of his earliest directorial credits. Of course he has written some of the great screenplays, particularly in his collaborations with Martin Scorsese on Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ and Taxi Driver. But it is what interests him now a half century later as a writer-director that continues to fascinate.
In recent years that has included insular works like The Card Counter, Master Gardener and the critically acclaimed First Reformed. Now he has returned to more of what he labels a “mosaic,” in this case a movie made up of pieces of a life put under a cinematic microscope at different periods, all moving in...
In recent years that has included insular works like The Card Counter, Master Gardener and the critically acclaimed First Reformed. Now he has returned to more of what he labels a “mosaic,” in this case a movie made up of pieces of a life put under a cinematic microscope at different periods, all moving in...
- 5/17/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The Big Bang Theory is undoubtedly one of the most popular sitcoms of this century. It debuted in 2007 and ran for 12 seasons and 279 episodes until it concluded in 2019. Over its run, the series received 7 Emmys and numerous nominations, making a permanent place in viewers’ hearts. It also led to a spin-off named Young Sheldon, which depicted the early life of Parsons’ iconic character.
Kaley Cuoco in The Big Bang Theory
Interestingly, the show’s fate could have been very different if the original pilot, which did not include Kaley Cuoco’s character Penny, had not been scrapped. Cuoco’s inclusion may have saved The Big Bang Theory from being canceled in its first season, a fortunate turn of events for the beloved series.
Why The Big Bang Theory creators had to recast Kaley Cuoco?
In September 2022, The Big Bang Theory creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady sat with Entertainment Weekly for an interview.
Kaley Cuoco in The Big Bang Theory
Interestingly, the show’s fate could have been very different if the original pilot, which did not include Kaley Cuoco’s character Penny, had not been scrapped. Cuoco’s inclusion may have saved The Big Bang Theory from being canceled in its first season, a fortunate turn of events for the beloved series.
Why The Big Bang Theory creators had to recast Kaley Cuoco?
In September 2022, The Big Bang Theory creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady sat with Entertainment Weekly for an interview.
- 5/17/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
Spoiler alert! This story contains details from the series finale episode of Young Sheldon on CBS.
Good luck at Caltech, Sheldon! We know you’ll do just fine and go on to make great friends in Pasadena.
The May 16 episode of Young Sheldon marked the end of The Big Bang Theory spinoff, with young Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) heading off to California to further his studies. Here, executive producer Steve Holland explains why Sheldon first needed to dip his body in baptismal water before making the trek, and why it was so important that his adult self write a memoir about his childhood in Texas.
Deadline: What was the very last scene you shot before Young Sheldon wrapped for good?
Steve Holland It was the family dinner scene where Mary [Zoe Perry] wants them to get baptized. George’s chair is there with a place setting, but he’s obviously passed away at that point.
Good luck at Caltech, Sheldon! We know you’ll do just fine and go on to make great friends in Pasadena.
The May 16 episode of Young Sheldon marked the end of The Big Bang Theory spinoff, with young Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) heading off to California to further his studies. Here, executive producer Steve Holland explains why Sheldon first needed to dip his body in baptismal water before making the trek, and why it was so important that his adult self write a memoir about his childhood in Texas.
Deadline: What was the very last scene you shot before Young Sheldon wrapped for good?
Steve Holland It was the family dinner scene where Mary [Zoe Perry] wants them to get baptized. George’s chair is there with a place setting, but he’s obviously passed away at that point.
- 5/17/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi star in Paul Schrader’s latest, highly anticipated film ‘Oh, Canada,’ which premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.
Based on the late Russell Banks’ 2021 novel “Foregone,” the film centers on Gere’s Leonard Fife, an acclaimed filmmaker and “one of 60,000 draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam” who “shares all his secrets to de-mythologize his mythologized life.” Elordi plays the younger version of Leonard.
In this first-look clip, Gere’s Leonard speeds up to someone’s home, gets out of a car and walks toward the gate. “Amanda was a jazz pianist,” his voiceover begins. “She said she was the mistress of Gerry Mulligan, but he was always on the road.” Then, the footage displays the film’s magic trick, as Elordi’s younger Leonard appears, pushing open the home’s gate and peering in the window,...
Based on the late Russell Banks’ 2021 novel “Foregone,” the film centers on Gere’s Leonard Fife, an acclaimed filmmaker and “one of 60,000 draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam” who “shares all his secrets to de-mythologize his mythologized life.” Elordi plays the younger version of Leonard.
In this first-look clip, Gere’s Leonard speeds up to someone’s home, gets out of a car and walks toward the gate. “Amanda was a jazz pianist,” his voiceover begins. “She said she was the mistress of Gerry Mulligan, but he was always on the road.” Then, the footage displays the film’s magic trick, as Elordi’s younger Leonard appears, pushing open the home’s gate and peering in the window,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been more than four decades since Paul Schrader and Richard Gere worked together on the seminal American Gigolo. Some 40 years after they impressed upon audiences the power of a well-tailored Giorgio Armani suit, the director and star have reteamed for Oh, Canada.
The film, which is premiering in the Cannes Film Festival competition and is being sold out of the fest by Arclight Films and WME Independent, sees Gere play Leonard Fife, a renowned muckraking documentarian who, as he is dealing with a terminal illness, decides to sit for a documentary to tell the truth about his own life story while his wife and longtime filmmaking partner, Emma (Uma Thurman), listens in the wings. The story flashes back to his younger, unmoored self (Jacob Elordi) who stumbles into a career as a documentarian and travels to Canada under the auspices of dodging the Vietnam draft, but is revealed...
The film, which is premiering in the Cannes Film Festival competition and is being sold out of the fest by Arclight Films and WME Independent, sees Gere play Leonard Fife, a renowned muckraking documentarian who, as he is dealing with a terminal illness, decides to sit for a documentary to tell the truth about his own life story while his wife and longtime filmmaking partner, Emma (Uma Thurman), listens in the wings. The story flashes back to his younger, unmoored self (Jacob Elordi) who stumbles into a career as a documentarian and travels to Canada under the auspices of dodging the Vietnam draft, but is revealed...
- 5/16/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an interview with TV Insider, Kaley Cuoco revealed that she didn’t initially get the role of Katie in “The Big Bang Theory” because she was considered too young. When the role was revisited a year later, she was called back to read for Penny.
“I didn’t get [the role of Katie] the first time around. I was too young, which I love saying because I don’t get to say that I’m too young anymore. [Laughs]. Then, a year later, I heard they were doing it again, and they brought me back in to read for Penny,” Kaley said in an interview with TV Insider.
Kaley Cuoco was 21-years-old when The Big Bang Theory first aired in 2007 (Credit: CBS)
Kaley Cuoco’s Role as Penny
Portraying Penny Hofstadter, a Cheesecake Factory employee and mostly unsuccessful actress who lives across the hall from physicists Dr. Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Dr. Sheldon Cooper...
“I didn’t get [the role of Katie] the first time around. I was too young, which I love saying because I don’t get to say that I’m too young anymore. [Laughs]. Then, a year later, I heard they were doing it again, and they brought me back in to read for Penny,” Kaley said in an interview with TV Insider.
Kaley Cuoco was 21-years-old when The Big Bang Theory first aired in 2007 (Credit: CBS)
Kaley Cuoco’s Role as Penny
Portraying Penny Hofstadter, a Cheesecake Factory employee and mostly unsuccessful actress who lives across the hall from physicists Dr. Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Dr. Sheldon Cooper...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
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.
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.
- 5/14/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Young Sheldon Season 7 is nearly finished as fans look ahead to the series' final set of episodes.
In 2017, CBS brought Young Sheldon into existence as a spin-off of the highly successful Big Bang Theory, taking a deep dive into the early life of original leading character Sheldon Cooper.
Franchise creator Chuck Lorre confirmed in February that Season 7 would be the final season for Young Sheldon, sending Iain Armitage's youngster off to Caltech before meeting Leonard, Penny, and the rest of the gang.
Read full article on The Direct.
In 2017, CBS brought Young Sheldon into existence as a spin-off of the highly successful Big Bang Theory, taking a deep dive into the early life of original leading character Sheldon Cooper.
Franchise creator Chuck Lorre confirmed in February that Season 7 would be the final season for Young Sheldon, sending Iain Armitage's youngster off to Caltech before meeting Leonard, Penny, and the rest of the gang.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/14/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Often considered one of the worst episodes of "Star Trek," "Spock's Brain" boasted a story wherein a species of low-intelligence aliens infiltrate the U.S.S. Enterprise, sedate everyone on board, and steal the grey matter belonging to Spock (Leonard Nimoy) for nefarious purposes. It will later be revealed that Spock's brain was required to power a super-computer on a nearby planet and that the computer could temporarily inject complex information and skills into people's heads. The crew of the Enterprise outfit Spock's brainless body with a temporary brain-like machine, and they can pilot him via remote control.
Eventually, Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) will be injected -- via the supercomputer -- with knowledge of how to surgically return Spock's brain to his body. When McCoy runs out of knowledge partway through the operation, the now-conscious Spock talks him the rest of the way through. "Spock's Brain" is farfetched and silly,...
Eventually, Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) will be injected -- via the supercomputer -- with knowledge of how to surgically return Spock's brain to his body. When McCoy runs out of knowledge partway through the operation, the now-conscious Spock talks him the rest of the way through. "Spock's Brain" is farfetched and silly,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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