Posts Tagged ‘ Flashback Five ’
Do you remember when Cameron Diaz was just a fresh-faced young model, trying to make it in Hollywood? Yeah, neither do we. But we do know that this versatile actress is as comfortable with comedy as she is with drama — the rare case of a pretty face who’s also more than pretty good.
Michael Douglas had a lot to live up to — his father, Kirk Douglas, is one of the greatest actors of all time. But, lucky for Michael, he’s somehow managed to create a legacy all his own. Though he’s virtually disappeared in recent years, we’re left with an impressive string of hits that stand the test of time — and hopefully hint at more to come.
Leonardo DiCaprio may have starred in some of the biggest movies of all time, but before Titanic, before Gangs of New York, and way before Shutter Island, he was a young lad, working on building an impressive body of work. Let’s take a look at his early years.
Sir Anthony Hopkins may be one of the finest actors working today, with a filmography that stretches back to the ’60s. But let’s be honest: when the book is written on him, Hopkins will be better remembered for eating a man’s liver with fava beans than for spouting the words of Shakespeare. Let’s take a look at the entirety of his career.
We’d bet you have to go pretty deep into the catalog to find a Tom Hanks movie you’ve never seen. As one of the most popular actors of our time, Hanks has managed to be all things to all people, a dramatic and comedic powerhouse. Even so, we’re guessing you didn’t get to the theater when these were playing.
Dame Helen Mirren is many things: a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, an award-winning actress who’s only a Grammy and Tony win away from EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), and a Dame of the British Empire. She’s also number one on every man’s sexy-older-ladies list — Mirren has consistently disproven the theory that actresses need to be young to keep working. Wondering which movies made her name? Here’s a list.
There are very few directors working in Hollywood who can sell movies solely based on their names; who have a filmography that is so well respected, so universally liked (both critically and at-large), that seeing “A Film by…” will let you know that the movie is worth your time. Martin Scorsese is one of them. And the best part? He’s been that way all along. Read on for five early peaks in a career filled with them…
Kevin Costner is an interesting movie star. For a time, he was the biggest name in Hollywood, with mega hits like Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, and Dances With Wolves. And while he might not be as ubiquitous as he was way back then, he’s still churning out some interesting films that deserve a second — or first — look. Need a recommendation? You’re in luck!
It may be the festival Robert Redford built, but it’s hundreds of other filmmakers who have reaped the rewards of Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival. The current festival ends this Sunday, and only time will tell which movies break out into mainstream box office hits. Which Sundance success stories have left the biggest mark on American film? Let’s have a look.
You’ve watched The Fugitive 48 times. No Country for Old Men is on constant loop in the mini-van. You want your own neuralizer so you can watch Men in Black over and over, and each time it would be like watching a new movie. Clearly, it’s time to find a new Tommy Lee Jones movie to obsess over. Luckily for you, we’ve got a look back at ten of the best you’ve never seen. Read on!