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Peckinpah was at his ranch near Durango, Mexico. It was a sweltering day when he lounged in a tub, bare, regaling onlookers with stories, when Dylan made an entrance. Katy Jurado, the actress, was serving drinks. Spottiswoode recalls Peckinpah saying, “Bring Bobby Dylan a drink, Bobby Dylan needs a drink.” Peckinpah kept mispronouncing Dylan’s name and making him uneasy. “It seemed to me that Dylan didn’t enjoy being surrounded by strangers, or perhaps he just wasn’t fond of them,” Spottiswoode added. However, Peckinpah wouldn’t let him leave. He said something like, “I hear you play a great guitar, right? And you write songs and things?” Dylan replied hesitantly, “Uh, yeah, uh …” Peckinpah persisted, “Well, Bobby, I’d love to hear a tune. Play us a tune.” “I don’t usually do that,” Dylan said. “You don’t have a guitar?” Peckinpah urged, “Katy, Katy, get him a guitar! There’s a mariachi band playing out there; the man needs a guitar!

Over the weekend, as a basketball enthusiast, I’ve been enjoying all the activities surrounding the annual All-Star event. The Slam Dunk Contest was particularly entertaining due to Mac McClung’s dramatic flair. Typically, celebrities can be spotted courtside soaking up the atmosphere, but it came as a surprise to see Emma Watson joining in the fun at the All-Star Celebrity Game held in Oakland, California on Friday. ESPN posted a TikTok video showing Watson socializing with musician Tucker Halpern. You can watch it below:

Today, viewers have the pleasure of streaming popular titles such as “Boss Level” and “Palm Springs” on this platform. In 2024, a variety of excellent films like “Hold Your Breath” and “Mr. Crocket” were released, with even more exciting content planned for 2025 and beyond. So far, six original movies from Hulu have been confirmed to be in production, catering to all genres. Here’s what you should keep an eye on.

To date, Steven Spielberg has delved into virtually every significant global conflict in his filmmaking career. He has directed a film about the American Civil War, World War I, several World War II films, and a movie about the Cold War. The only remaining territories for him to explore seem to be Iraq and Afghanistan, although it may be too late for him to dive into these regions. However, given his track record, there’s always a chance he could surprise us. At this point, his body of work in war-themed films has more than earned him the title of one of the greatest war movie directors ever. Yet, it’s important to note that not all of his war movies are created equal.

The funnyman was recently on CBS Sunday Morning and was asked about his feelings on fame and the Mayhem role. More directly, he was asked if it bothers him that he’s become famous for a series of TV commercials, rather than a more conventional Hollywood part. His answer was extremely honest and very thoughtful…