A memorable moment occurred in 1973 when Marlon Brando didn’t attend the Oscars. He sent Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American activist, to speak on his behalf and raise awareness about the mistreatment of her community. Even earlier, in 1935, Dudley Nichols made history as the first person to decline an Oscar. He did so in solidarity with a writers’ strike, accepting the award only after the dispute was resolved.
In his book, You Gotta See This, Mark Wahlberg was asked to name his all-time favorite movie. He simply stated it was Taxi Driver, but didn’t offer much explanation. The book notes he seemed to regret even saying that much. When the interviewer pressed him for details, Wahlberg just laughed, saying that explaining his choice would reveal too much about his own complicated thoughts.
Let me tell you, shooting this film was…a trip. The cinematographer, László Kovács, later confessed there was a lot of drug use happening on set – it wasn’t a secret at all, apparently. Peter Fonda, who was both the star and a producer, backed that up, saying pretty much everyone involved had their preferred substance. For Fonda and director Dennis Hopper, that usually meant alcohol, though Fonda admitted he’d dabble in other things from time to time. It definitely sounds like a wild environment to be working in!
In his book, Cinema Speculation, the director expressed his eagerness for a shift away from superhero movies dominating theaters. He shares Martin Scorsese’s view that these big-budget films feel more like theme park attractions than genuine cinema. Scorsese believes that true movies should center on people connecting through shared emotions and inner lives, instead of simply relying on large-scale spectacle.
Ice-T has always been known for challenging norms, and his new project looks set to do the same.
I recently watched this film set in a tiny Alaskan town where the midnight sun just doesn’t quit, and it really messed with my head! It follows Al Pacino, playing a seasoned detective from LA, who’s brought in to solve a teen’s murder. But things get really interesting when Robin Williams shows up as a local mystery writer. Pacino’s character is already struggling with not being able to sleep and dealing with some serious guilt, and that makes his back-and-forth with Williams unbelievably tense. It’s a total psychological thriller, and the sleep deprivation aspect just adds another layer to the already gripping cat-and-mouse game.
When ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ first came out in 1994, it didn’t do very well in theaters. However, it later became incredibly popular thanks to being shown on cable TV and rented on video. The film tells the story of Andy Dufresne and his struggle to stay hopeful while in prison. Today, many critics consider it one of the best movies ever made, despite its initial lack of success and only receiving seven Academy Award nominations.
The story centers on J, a teenager whose life is turned upside down when his mother tragically dies from a drug overdose. He’s forced to relocate and live with relatives in a Southern California beach town – a family he hasn’t seen in years. He soon discovers the reasons why his mother had kept them separated.
On Monday, February 2, 2026, the couple excitedly announced they were expecting a baby on social media. They shared lovely photos of Jasmin showing off her baby bump and a picture of them together. In the post, they wrote, “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift,” expressing their happiness about starting a family.
The controversy began at the Golden Globe Awards in January when a video of Jennifer Lopez using the Glambot became popular online. In the video, Lopez appeared intensely focused and didn’t seem to notice the interviewer, leading many to accuse her of being impolite. Although the interviewer defended Lopez, explaining she was simply focused and professional, the incident sparked a lot of negative discussion online.