Movies

I was among the many who felt a profound sadness upon hearing the news of Dame Maggie Smith’s passing a few weeks back. Since then, I, along with her friends, family, and former colleagues, have been expressing our condolences and fondly reminiscing about this iconic British figure. While she has graced us with numerous memorable roles, it’s her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films that is perhaps most familiar to many of us. Interestingly, even Voldemort himself recently shared a fascinating anecdote about his encounter with the actress from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

In an unexpected turn of events, Michael Keaton found himself reprising his iconic role in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” sequel, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, without initially realizing it. Interestingly, this time around, Betelgeuse was haunted by his ex-wife Delores, portrayed by Monica Bellucci. To establish the terror of the new villain, we see Delores effortlessly lifting a janitor in the afterlife with just one hand and stealing his soul. This unfortunate, blue-faced janitor turned out to be none other than Danny DeVito, known for his roles in ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘Batman Returns’. In an interview with Forbes, Keaton, who is promoting his new film ‘Goodrich’, shared this intriguing experience.

In the realm of action movies, veterans such as Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington, and Jeff Bridges, alongside the venerable Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan, and Harrison Ford, have long dominated the genre. However, it’s now time for a new contender to enter the fray, with Scott Glenn, an 85-year-old Hollywood legend who has starred in shows like Daredevil, the Bourne series, and Backdraft, stepping up to take on a leading role in the upcoming action thriller Eugene the Marine. As a former marine himself, Glenn will portray Gene Lee Grady, a character battling not only to prevent his son from forcing him out of their family home, but also to bring down a secretive murderer who is targeting those close to him.

In the mid-1990s, Billy Bob Thornton might have been an unfamiliar face for some. However, the 1996 film “Sling Blade,” a psychological drama, significantly elevated his profile in the acting world. Not only did he star as the main character Karl Childers, but he also directed the movie, earning him prestigious accolades. Specifically, he won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay and was nominated for the best actor award. While Thornton has since created and directed numerous projects and delivered memorable performances, it’s fair to say that “Sling Blade” continues to be his most iconic work.

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, a significant milestone in Indian cinema, has been kept running by fans’ endless love according to Kajol, its leading actress. She added that the movie consistently breaks its own record of being the longest-running film and admitted that the creators didn’t anticipate such widespread adoration.