It's a bummer every single month, but a handful of fan-favorite movies leave Netflix at the end of the month before a new collection of movies arrives the following month. In September, a number of popular movies are leaving Netflix, including two throwbacks and two beloved trilogies.
This month already saw a large number of unfortunate removals from Netflix, including a handful of complete series fans love to watch. The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, iZombie, and Jane the Virgin have already departed and soon Great News, Good Witch, and How to Get Away with Murder will join them in the final week of the month.
Looking to quickly watch your favorite movie before it leaves Netflix? We shared four good movies watch to add to your watch list before time runs out!
The Divergent Series
Leaving Netflix: Sept. 30
If you need a quick fix of young adult dystopian adventure after watching the current No.
This month already saw a large number of unfortunate removals from Netflix, including a handful of complete series fans love to watch. The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, iZombie, and Jane the Virgin have already departed and soon Great News, Good Witch, and How to Get Away with Murder will join them in the final week of the month.
Looking to quickly watch your favorite movie before it leaves Netflix? We shared four good movies watch to add to your watch list before time runs out!
The Divergent Series
Leaving Netflix: Sept. 30
If you need a quick fix of young adult dystopian adventure after watching the current No.
- 9/20/2024
- by Reed Gaudens
- Netflix Life
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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the second season of the biographical crime drama anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. Season 2 of the Netflix series focuses on the real-life 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menéndez which were committed by their sons Lyle and Erik Menendez, and while you think you might know the whole story, there is so much more that you might not know which you will see in the series. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch, Javier Bardem, and Chloe Sevigny in the main roles. So, if you loved the crime thriller story, compelling characters, and the darkness of humanity in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix...
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the second season of the biographical crime drama anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. Season 2 of the Netflix series focuses on the real-life 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menéndez which were committed by their sons Lyle and Erik Menendez, and while you think you might know the whole story, there is so much more that you might not know which you will see in the series. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch, Javier Bardem, and Chloe Sevigny in the main roles. So, if you loved the crime thriller story, compelling characters, and the darkness of humanity in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix...
- 9/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Bill Hader has some big news on behalf of Criterion: The famed Criterion Closet is going on a nationwide road trip.
After social media sleuths spotted a Criterion-branded van on the street, IndieWire can announce that the Criterion Closet is in fact going on the road.
Criterion has built a replica of their famous film closet inside an 18-foot delivery van and will be taking their Criterion Closet Picks show across the U.S., starting in New York City at the New York Film Festival on September 28 and 29, plus October 5 and 6. In the below video, Hader announces the national tour.
The road trip is in celebration of Criterion’s 40th anniversary. While Criterion launched in 1984, the Criterion Closet Picks video series began in 2010 when Guillermo del Toro first allowed the brand to film him choosing selections from the closet. In the 14 years since del Toro pioneered the concept, nearly 200 filmmakers have entered the closet,...
After social media sleuths spotted a Criterion-branded van on the street, IndieWire can announce that the Criterion Closet is in fact going on the road.
Criterion has built a replica of their famous film closet inside an 18-foot delivery van and will be taking their Criterion Closet Picks show across the U.S., starting in New York City at the New York Film Festival on September 28 and 29, plus October 5 and 6. In the below video, Hader announces the national tour.
The road trip is in celebration of Criterion’s 40th anniversary. While Criterion launched in 1984, the Criterion Closet Picks video series began in 2010 when Guillermo del Toro first allowed the brand to film him choosing selections from the closet. In the 14 years since del Toro pioneered the concept, nearly 200 filmmakers have entered the closet,...
- 9/12/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Leading premium podcast network Audacy Podcasts today announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed storytelling nonprofit The Moth to handle sales and distribution for the organization's award-winning podcast, including video, social and sponsorships for live events.
To date, The Moth's podcasts have been brought to listeners in partnership with Prx. Prx will continue to represent The Moth on public radio, which includes continued distribution of “The Moth Radio Hour” to more than 560 stations nationwide.
The Moth podcast feed will move to Audacy on January 1, 2025, and be accessible on the Audacy app and everywhere podcasts are available. The Moth will continue its release schedule with new and encore episodes of "The Moth Radio Hour" on Tuesdays and original episodes of "The Moth Podcast" on Fridays.
For over 27 years, The Moth has forged the modern storytelling movement, presenting over 60,000 true, personal stories to standing-room-only crowds at events and through storytelling workshops worldwide. Since...
To date, The Moth's podcasts have been brought to listeners in partnership with Prx. Prx will continue to represent The Moth on public radio, which includes continued distribution of “The Moth Radio Hour” to more than 560 stations nationwide.
The Moth podcast feed will move to Audacy on January 1, 2025, and be accessible on the Audacy app and everywhere podcasts are available. The Moth will continue its release schedule with new and encore episodes of "The Moth Radio Hour" on Tuesdays and original episodes of "The Moth Podcast" on Fridays.
For over 27 years, The Moth has forged the modern storytelling movement, presenting over 60,000 true, personal stories to standing-room-only crowds at events and through storytelling workshops worldwide. Since...
- 9/12/2024
- Podnews.net
The 60th quadrennial presidential elections for the United States of America are right around the corner, and the buzz surrounding who could win is as strong as ever. And, especially after the heated debate between Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice Prez Kamala Harris on Tuesday night, the latter seems to be in the winning league as even Taylor Swift joins her side.
Kamala Harris (L) and Donald Trump (R). | Credits: Office of Senator Kamala Harris/Shaleah Craighead/Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons.
The series of events behind this, however, was nothing short of truly hilarious. While other Hollywood celebrities have been choosing Harris for their own reasons, the childless cat lady’s endorsement of her came only after the debate concluded, and it seems like Trump’s “They’re eating the pets” statement while referring to the Springfield incident has seriously rubbed Swift the wrong way.
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala...
Kamala Harris (L) and Donald Trump (R). | Credits: Office of Senator Kamala Harris/Shaleah Craighead/Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons.
The series of events behind this, however, was nothing short of truly hilarious. While other Hollywood celebrities have been choosing Harris for their own reasons, the childless cat lady’s endorsement of her came only after the debate concluded, and it seems like Trump’s “They’re eating the pets” statement while referring to the Springfield incident has seriously rubbed Swift the wrong way.
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala...
- 9/11/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Claire Danes is no longer a blonde!
The Emmy-winning actress sported a darker strawberry blonde hair color while attending the Ulla Johnson show during New York Fashion Week on Sunday (September 8) at Terminal Warehouse in New York City.
Claire sat in the front row at the show alongside Zoey Deutch, Danai Gurira, Molly Ringwald, and Broadway’s Stereophonic stars Juliana Canfield and Sarah Pidgeon.
Next up for Claire is the upcoming Netflix limited series The Beast in Me, which will also star Matthew Rhys.
Deadline reports that in the show, since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime...
The Emmy-winning actress sported a darker strawberry blonde hair color while attending the Ulla Johnson show during New York Fashion Week on Sunday (September 8) at Terminal Warehouse in New York City.
Claire sat in the front row at the show alongside Zoey Deutch, Danai Gurira, Molly Ringwald, and Broadway’s Stereophonic stars Juliana Canfield and Sarah Pidgeon.
Next up for Claire is the upcoming Netflix limited series The Beast in Me, which will also star Matthew Rhys.
Deadline reports that in the show, since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime...
- 9/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"The Mick" creators and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" writers Dave and John Chernin made their feature directorial debut with "Incoming," a coming-of-age sex comedy for Netflix about a group of incoming freshmen attending their first high school party. It's a raucous, raunchy, ridiculous night of debauchery featuring a 14-year-old running a control room of spy cams, plenty of upperclassmen making the beast with two backs in random open bedrooms, a science teacher desperately trying to appear cool by taking shots of Fireball and ripping bongs with students, fist fights leading to broken noses, accidentally falling into a K-hole, running from the cops, and drunkenly sharting out a night's worth of Taco Bell binge-eating.
"Incoming" is an attempt to merge the tradition of beloved high school stories with the over-the-top screwball sex comedies of the 1970s and '80s, and when it works, it really works. Similar to recent high...
"Incoming" is an attempt to merge the tradition of beloved high school stories with the over-the-top screwball sex comedies of the 1970s and '80s, and when it works, it really works. Similar to recent high...
- 8/30/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Currently there is only one movie where Kylie Minogue is murdered by a masked madman, and then former Brat Packer Molly Ringwald swoops in to save the day. Of course that movie is none other than the horror obscurity Cut (2000). This hidden gem from Down Under popped up during the first slasher revival, which is a large reason as to why many critics deemed Kimble Rendall’s debut derivative. Not everyone felt this way, though; fans like myself saw past the timely surface qualities and found a movie that not only commented on slashers but also championed their existence. This was a rare sight at a time when the disparaging of horror was both trendy and excessive.
It would be something of a mistake to assume Cut is another mere copycat of Scream (1996). The inspiration for Rendall and writer Dave Warner’s movie is clear, yet the overall execution is rather different.
It would be something of a mistake to assume Cut is another mere copycat of Scream (1996). The inspiration for Rendall and writer Dave Warner’s movie is clear, yet the overall execution is rather different.
- 8/29/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Marvel Comics character Thor officially made his live-action debut in the 1988 TV movie The Incredible Hulk Returns. But the year before that, Thor was a major presence in a teen comedy film about a group of youngsters having a wild night in downtown Chicago. The kids deal with gun-wielding car thieves, knife-wielding gang members, a homicidal tow truck driver, and a lot of other odd characters and dangerous situations. Their lives are put at risk on multiple occasions. And throughout, Thor’s iconic helmet is worn by an eight-year-old girl who looks up to the character… and believes he’s real. By the time the night is over, she might be proven right… Or maybe not. Whatever the case, there’s a whole lot of Thor in the 1987 film Adventures in Babysitting (watch it Here). And it’s time for it to be Revisited.
Adventures in Babysitting began with...
Adventures in Babysitting began with...
- 8/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Diane Lane whips out her copy of the same Slim Keith book I’ve loved for years: “Slim: Memories of a Rich and Imperfect Life.” It details her love affair and marriage to Hollywood auteur Howard Hawks, how she befriended Ernest Hemingway when Hawks was wrangling the rights to “To Have and Have Not,” and her discovery of Harper’s Bazaar covergirl Lauren Bacall to play “Slim” in the movie, a character based on Keith.
An entire chapter is devoted to her deep and loving friendship, during and after her marriage to uber-agent Leland Hayward, with gay novelist Truman Capote, who eventually betrayed her with his infamous Esquire article, “La Cote Basque 1965.” At that moment, as dramatized in the FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” Keith (Lane) and her best pal, New York socialite Barbara “Babe” Paley (Naomi Watts), angrily turned their backs on Capote (Tom Hollander), who had...
An entire chapter is devoted to her deep and loving friendship, during and after her marriage to uber-agent Leland Hayward, with gay novelist Truman Capote, who eventually betrayed her with his infamous Esquire article, “La Cote Basque 1965.” At that moment, as dramatized in the FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” Keith (Lane) and her best pal, New York socialite Barbara “Babe” Paley (Naomi Watts), angrily turned their backs on Capote (Tom Hollander), who had...
- 8/22/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Gen X are a funny lot. Generally acknowledged to be made up of folks born between 1965 and 1980. This means Gen Xers were teenagers between the ’80s and the late ’90s. Crucially this also means it’s a generation that grew up without any meaningful internet and no mobile phones, who were used to relying on cinema trips to watch trailers, Blockbuster Video for our weekend viewing and highlighting the TV guide at Christmas.
Streaming services, of course, did not exist so movies we watched at the cinema, recorded off the telly and even potentially owned on VHS (if you were the Queen) became very precious in a way that something you caught on Netflix while you were looking at your phone are not. Every generation has movies that are iconic to them – here’s to the ones that shaped today’s 40-somethings+.
Before Sunrise (1995)
Richard Linklater’s naturalistic romance about...
Streaming services, of course, did not exist so movies we watched at the cinema, recorded off the telly and even potentially owned on VHS (if you were the Queen) became very precious in a way that something you caught on Netflix while you were looking at your phone are not. Every generation has movies that are iconic to them – here’s to the ones that shaped today’s 40-somethings+.
Before Sunrise (1995)
Richard Linklater’s naturalistic romance about...
- 8/22/2024
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
The Emmy campaign trail can be a slog, but Diane Lane is loving it. With an Emmy nomination in tow, Lane has been hitting the circuit to discuss her part in Ryan Murphy’s FX limited series “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.” It’s a busy time as voting gets underway: Right after speaking to Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, she was headed to another FYC event.
“This whole estimation of women’s worth is really in the zeitgeist, certainly politically and globally,” Lane says. “And it’s a wonderful time to be a woman because I think we’re continuing to put the footprints in the sand for generations to take even steps further generations.”
In an interview with Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, Lane sat down with senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay and admitted she’s much more present than she used to be, and how at this...
“This whole estimation of women’s worth is really in the zeitgeist, certainly politically and globally,” Lane says. “And it’s a wonderful time to be a woman because I think we’re continuing to put the footprints in the sand for generations to take even steps further generations.”
In an interview with Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, Lane sat down with senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay and admitted she’s much more present than she used to be, and how at this...
- 8/22/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Claim to Fame fans are struggling to figure out who Shane’s celebrity relative is. The house is even in shambles as Danny and Shane were the two big mysteries. Yet, Danny’s celebrity relative was discovered (so it seemed) in the Wednesday, August 7th episode. Unfortunately, it may take some more time to see if the guesses are right. As for Shane, his relative has been figured out by viewers but the houseguests may not pick up on this one. Keep reading for more details.
Claim To Fame: Who Is Shane’s Celebrity Relative?
Shane has come into the house with a chicken wing around his neck and no one on Claim to Fame has any idea who he is related to. He shared his clues, with one being a lie. They were that his celebrity relative was his cousin, who’s an actor and won an Oscar. There...
Claim To Fame: Who Is Shane’s Celebrity Relative?
Shane has come into the house with a chicken wing around his neck and no one on Claim to Fame has any idea who he is related to. He shared his clues, with one being a lie. They were that his celebrity relative was his cousin, who’s an actor and won an Oscar. There...
- 8/8/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
You might as well call the 2000s the decade of the parodies. You had hilariously funny parodies such as the Scary movie series, Date Movie, Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans, Superhero Movie and Tropic Thunder all come out during this time period. And we can't forget about one of the most memorable parodies of them all, Not Another Teen Movie. This film is currently streaming on Netflix, and we can't wait to rewatch it!
Not Another Teen Movie is a teen parody movie that was directed by Joel Gallen from a screenplay co-written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson. It was released in theaters by Sony Pictures Releasing in December 2001, ultimately grossing a worldwide total of $66.5 million against a $15 million budget.
While the film's plot is mainly based on the '90s teen rom-com She's All That, it also satirizes other popular...
Not Another Teen Movie is a teen parody movie that was directed by Joel Gallen from a screenplay co-written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson. It was released in theaters by Sony Pictures Releasing in December 2001, ultimately grossing a worldwide total of $66.5 million against a $15 million budget.
While the film's plot is mainly based on the '90s teen rom-com She's All That, it also satirizes other popular...
- 8/5/2024
- by Crystal George
- Netflix Life
Claim to Fame did not hold back with the newest episode, which saw plenty of backstabbing and betrayal. After last week's episode saw Miguel leaving the house, who was next on the chopping block and did they get revealed in the end?
The next person the house went after was Adam, who was basically clueless when it came to who anyone in the house was related to. He even appeared to be unaware of movies and other shows people have appeared in. Even though he was in an alliance with Naomi, she wasn’t happy that he wasn’t helping her by providing her possible suggestions.
This alliance was already shaky and things were made worse when Adam tried to get help from others such as Danny. At this point, they could see he didn’t appear to be trying to do his own work in playing the game and...
The next person the house went after was Adam, who was basically clueless when it came to who anyone in the house was related to. He even appeared to be unaware of movies and other shows people have appeared in. Even though he was in an alliance with Naomi, she wasn’t happy that he wasn’t helping her by providing her possible suggestions.
This alliance was already shaky and things were made worse when Adam tried to get help from others such as Danny. At this point, they could see he didn’t appear to be trying to do his own work in playing the game and...
- 8/1/2024
- by Elizabeth Learned
- Hidden Remote
[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers about Claim to Fame Season 3, Episode 4: “The Rat Pact.”] As it turns out, some of the clues on that Clue Wall were doubly useful — offering hints for more than one contestant. On Wednesday’s (July 31) episode of Claim to Fame, another contestant’s celebrity relative identity was unveiled — this time, it was Naomi Burns, who was correctly identified as the cousin of actress Molly Ringwald. This means that those items that pointed to Pretty in Pink didn’t just relate to Gracie Lou’s Uncle Jon Cryer. Naomi’s identity was rightly guessed by the unlikeliest of guessers: Adam, who was not only her former ally but was also repeatedly clueless about almost every celebrity name that came up. However, it wasn’t Adam who figured it out. After a very targeted interrogation room challenge — in which Naomi fielded questions about the Brat Pack, red hair, and Pretty in Pink...
- 8/1/2024
- TV Insider
Image Source: Universal Picture Home Entertainment For a certain generation, The Breakfast Club remains the ultimate high school movie. Taking place on a single Saturday during five students’ detention session, there are only two adult roles of any significance in the film – The late Paul Gleason as the school’s vice principal and John Kapelos as the school’s janitor. But here’s a bit of trivia for you: Kapelos wasn’t the one originally hired for the part. In fact, he wasn’t even the first janitor filmed for the movie. Speaking at a Breakfast Club reunion panel at Steel City Con, Molly Ringwald revealed the big name who originally filmed the part … and why his scenes were relegated to the cutting room floor. (Click on the media bar below to hear Molly Ringwald) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Molly_RIngwald_The_Breakfast_Club_.mp3
The Breakfast Club...
The Breakfast Club...
- 7/27/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Stephen King TV adaptations of the 90s have their legion of fans despite the varying qualities. The most famous mini-series of the bunch is the 1990 adaptation of It with Tim Curry in one of his many cultural defining roles as Pennywise. Many other adaptations include Storm of the Century and The Langoliers. One of the adaptations that has a cult following is the TV adaptation of The Stand from 1994. Blu-ray.com has recently reported that Paramount Home Media Distribution will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mick Garris’ The Stand with a Limited SteelBook edition of the film, which is set to be sold exclusively at Walmart on September 24.
The description reads,
“In Stephen King’s epic vision of an apocalyptic future, the few survivors of a plague-ravaged world must choose sides in the ultimate battle of good vs. evil that will decide the fate of humanity. As the followers...
The description reads,
“In Stephen King’s epic vision of an apocalyptic future, the few survivors of a plague-ravaged world must choose sides in the ultimate battle of good vs. evil that will decide the fate of humanity. As the followers...
- 7/17/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
When we say that Netflix has something for everyone, we do mean that because the horror sub-genre of serial killers has always been popular among audiences but making a good show on this topic is pretty hard. That’s why we had to scour through Netflix’s huge library of content to find the best of the best. So, here are the 10 best serial killer shows on Netflix you should watch right now.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Credit – Netflix
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is the first season of the anthology series about real-life serial killers titled Monster. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the Netflix series revolves around one of the most dangerous serial killers ever. While Dahmer is a big part of the story, we see the series mostly through the eyes of the victims. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story stars Evan Peters,...
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Credit – Netflix
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is the first season of the anthology series about real-life serial killers titled Monster. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the Netflix series revolves around one of the most dangerous serial killers ever. While Dahmer is a big part of the story, we see the series mostly through the eyes of the victims. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story stars Evan Peters,...
- 7/14/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Variety, along with her partner, musician Dan Gilroy, have confirmed that Shelley Duvall, best known for her roles in The Shining and Nashville, has died. She passed away on Thursday, July 11 in Blanco, Texas.
Shelley Duvall – Her Impact In The World Of Films
Duvall’s work with Stanley Kubrick in The Shining, which required extensive shooting that took over a year to complete, was said to push the actress to her limits.
Some of the scenes needed over 100 takes, with the baseball sequence appearing in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most takes needed in a single dialogue seen.
Shelley is also well-known for her work with director Robert Altman, and her performance in his 3 Woman, where she received a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and a BAFTA nomination.
Her first onscreen appearance was in Altman’s Brewster McCloud, and went on to work with the...
Shelley Duvall – Her Impact In The World Of Films
Duvall’s work with Stanley Kubrick in The Shining, which required extensive shooting that took over a year to complete, was said to push the actress to her limits.
Some of the scenes needed over 100 takes, with the baseball sequence appearing in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most takes needed in a single dialogue seen.
Shelley is also well-known for her work with director Robert Altman, and her performance in his 3 Woman, where she received a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and a BAFTA nomination.
Her first onscreen appearance was in Altman’s Brewster McCloud, and went on to work with the...
- 7/11/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
Who is Naomi’s celebrity relative on Season 3 of Claim to Fame? A clue last night was pretty spot on but how is she related to this person? More so, who exactly is her connection, and did any viewers guess correctly? Keep reading for more details.
Claim To Fame: Who Is Naomi’s Celebrity Relative?
The houseguests on Claim to Fame are still evaluating all of the clues that they have been given. Each player gives three with one being a lie. Yet, there is also the clue wall which contains a plethora of clues for all of the contestants. That can mean anything and everything. Now, on the outside, viewers have done their best to figure out who each person is related to. Season 3 just premiered on Wednesday, July 10th, and much of the cast has been unmasked. So, what about Naomi as her clue definitely related to The Brat Pack?...
Claim To Fame: Who Is Naomi’s Celebrity Relative?
The houseguests on Claim to Fame are still evaluating all of the clues that they have been given. Each player gives three with one being a lie. Yet, there is also the clue wall which contains a plethora of clues for all of the contestants. That can mean anything and everything. Now, on the outside, viewers have done their best to figure out who each person is related to. Season 3 just premiered on Wednesday, July 10th, and much of the cast has been unmasked. So, what about Naomi as her clue definitely related to The Brat Pack?...
- 7/11/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Shelley Duvall, the big-eyed, waifish performer who won the Cannes actress award for Robert Altman’s “3 Women” and endured Stanley Kubrick’s intense directing techniques to star in “The Shining,” died Thursday in Blanco, Texas, Variety confirmed with her partner Dan Gilroy. She was 75.
Duvall was known for working with director Altman, who cast her in “Brewster McCloud” as her first screen role. She went on to appear in his films “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” and “Thieves Like Us” before starring as part of the ensemble cast of “Nashville” in 1975. After gaining attention in “Nashville,” Altman cast her in “Buffalo Bill and the Indians,” then gave her unusual screen presence a chance to shine in “3 Women,” for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress as well as a BAFTA nomination.
Also in 1977, Duvall played a Rolling Stone journalist in Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,...
Duvall was known for working with director Altman, who cast her in “Brewster McCloud” as her first screen role. She went on to appear in his films “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” and “Thieves Like Us” before starring as part of the ensemble cast of “Nashville” in 1975. After gaining attention in “Nashville,” Altman cast her in “Buffalo Bill and the Indians,” then gave her unusual screen presence a chance to shine in “3 Women,” for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress as well as a BAFTA nomination.
Also in 1977, Duvall played a Rolling Stone journalist in Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Josh Hartnett, the ’90s teen idol known for his roles in “Pearl Harbor” and “Black Hawk Down,” has made a surprising appearance in the third season of FX’s critically acclaimed series “The Bear.” The actor’s guest role as Frank, fiancé to Richie’s ex-wife Tiffany, marks a significant moment in both the show’s narrative and Hartnett’s career trajectory.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hartnett revealed the intriguing backstory of how he landed the role, emphasizing the importance of maintaining industry relationships. The actor’s connection to “The Bear” dates back several years when he first met showrunner Chris Storer during the planning stages of a chef-themed movie that eventually evolved into the hit series.
“I called him immediately to say congratulations and tell him the show was incredible,” Hartnett recounted. This gesture of goodwill laid the groundwork for future collaboration. After a year of anticipation,...
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hartnett revealed the intriguing backstory of how he landed the role, emphasizing the importance of maintaining industry relationships. The actor’s connection to “The Bear” dates back several years when he first met showrunner Chris Storer during the planning stages of a chef-themed movie that eventually evolved into the hit series.
“I called him immediately to say congratulations and tell him the show was incredible,” Hartnett recounted. This gesture of goodwill laid the groundwork for future collaboration. After a year of anticipation,...
- 7/4/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Plot: In the mid-eighties, a group of young actors known for starring in movies like St Elmo’s Fire and The Breakfast Club became popularly known as The Brat Pack, but many members of that group felt the term torpedoed their careers.
Review: If you grew up in the eighties, you for sure knew what the name “The Brat Pack” meant. I was born in ’81 and only watched the movies this gang was known for in the nineties, but if you had asked me as a kid who was in The Brat Pack, I probably still would have been able to list them off by name. There was Emilio Estevez (a recent Wtf Happened to this Celebrity pick), Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, and Andrew McCarthy. Some of them became enduring stars, and some didn’t. For those whose fame perhaps didn’t endure beyond the eighties,...
Review: If you grew up in the eighties, you for sure knew what the name “The Brat Pack” meant. I was born in ’81 and only watched the movies this gang was known for in the nineties, but if you had asked me as a kid who was in The Brat Pack, I probably still would have been able to list them off by name. There was Emilio Estevez (a recent Wtf Happened to this Celebrity pick), Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, and Andrew McCarthy. Some of them became enduring stars, and some didn’t. For those whose fame perhaps didn’t endure beyond the eighties,...
- 6/30/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
For those who took a look at Andrew McCarthy’s revisit with his Brat Pack brethren with the new Hulu documentary Brats, some may have noticed that a few key names did not make an appearance. Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald were revealed to have declined involvement with the film. However, one name that was even neglected to get mentioned was Sixteen Candle‘s Anthony Michael Hall. Hall (who has recently given his endorsements to remakes of his 80s classics Weird Science and The Breakfast Club) spoke with The Wrap, where he shed some light on his absence from the doc.
When asked if McCarthy had called him up for an appearance, Hall explained, “He did. And I can go on record saying, I politely declined because I’m always making new stuff and always moving forward and looking ahead. So that was my own impetus for why I chose...
When asked if McCarthy had called him up for an appearance, Hall explained, “He did. And I can go on record saying, I politely declined because I’m always making new stuff and always moving forward and looking ahead. So that was my own impetus for why I chose...
- 6/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Two 80s teen dramas, The Breakfast Club and St Elmo’s Fire, made overnight stars of a band of young actors including Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe – and Andrew McCarthy, whose new documentary looks back on those years
Depending on your age, Andrew McCarthy’s Brats will either be a cosy nostalgia trip or a window into another era of celebrity. As someone who was two years old at their zenith, I’ve only ever known the Brat Pack as a past buzzword: a gaggle of then-young American actors who became a collective cultural phenomenon before just as quickly dispersing into a very different array of career fortunes. To look back on that now, as McCarthy’s documentary does, is to learn more about 80s-era media and publicity machinery than anything particularly crucial about American cinema.
The Brat Pack was defined in 1985 by a pair of coming-of-age films, The Breakfast Club...
Depending on your age, Andrew McCarthy’s Brats will either be a cosy nostalgia trip or a window into another era of celebrity. As someone who was two years old at their zenith, I’ve only ever known the Brat Pack as a past buzzword: a gaggle of then-young American actors who became a collective cultural phenomenon before just as quickly dispersing into a very different array of career fortunes. To look back on that now, as McCarthy’s documentary does, is to learn more about 80s-era media and publicity machinery than anything particularly crucial about American cinema.
The Brat Pack was defined in 1985 by a pair of coming-of-age films, The Breakfast Club...
- 6/29/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- The Guardian - Film News
My guest on 20 Questions this week is Anthony Michael Hall.
In his latest film, Trigger Warning, which is streaming on Netflix, Hall stars as a gang-boss villain opposite Jessica Alba’s Special Forces commander character as she sets out to investigate her father’s untimely death.
Hall shot to fame in the 1980s as a part of the fabled “Brat Pack,” starring in such films as National Lampoon’s Vacation, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Weird Science when he was only a teenager. When the term “Brat Pack” appeared in a 1985 New York magazine story by journalist David Blum, with Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson on the issue’s cover, Hall fell under that label’s umbrella with a group that included Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy.
Related: ‘Brats’ Review: Andrew McCarthy Reexamines The Brat Pack Legacy – Tribeca Festival
But when McCarthy approached Hall...
In his latest film, Trigger Warning, which is streaming on Netflix, Hall stars as a gang-boss villain opposite Jessica Alba’s Special Forces commander character as she sets out to investigate her father’s untimely death.
Hall shot to fame in the 1980s as a part of the fabled “Brat Pack,” starring in such films as National Lampoon’s Vacation, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Weird Science when he was only a teenager. When the term “Brat Pack” appeared in a 1985 New York magazine story by journalist David Blum, with Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson on the issue’s cover, Hall fell under that label’s umbrella with a group that included Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy.
Related: ‘Brats’ Review: Andrew McCarthy Reexamines The Brat Pack Legacy – Tribeca Festival
But when McCarthy approached Hall...
- 6/27/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
Phoebe Cates nearly ended Zach Galligan's career before she helped launch it.
Galligan was the New York City-born son of a corporate lawyer and a psychologist when, in his late teens, he landed his first major Hollywood audition. The film was Paul Mazursky's contemporized adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," and it promised to be a powerhouse actor's showcase what with John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands already cast in the lead roles.
Mazursky and casting director Juliet Taylor were looking for a young actor to play the film's version of Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples who falls in love with Prospero's daughter Miranda. Given the production's pedigree, Galligan was competing against and reading with a who's who of up-and-coming performers, many of whom already had a movie or two under their belt.
One of these up-and-comers was Phoebe Cates, a showbiz kid who'd been on the...
Galligan was the New York City-born son of a corporate lawyer and a psychologist when, in his late teens, he landed his first major Hollywood audition. The film was Paul Mazursky's contemporized adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," and it promised to be a powerhouse actor's showcase what with John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands already cast in the lead roles.
Mazursky and casting director Juliet Taylor were looking for a young actor to play the film's version of Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples who falls in love with Prospero's daughter Miranda. Given the production's pedigree, Galligan was competing against and reading with a who's who of up-and-coming performers, many of whom already had a movie or two under their belt.
One of these up-and-comers was Phoebe Cates, a showbiz kid who'd been on the...
- 6/23/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos revealed a stunning part of her history: she was in a popular ’80s movie. Keep reading for all the surprising details.
Leslie Fhima Had History With Musician Prince
Golden Bachelor fans were impressed by contestant Leslie Fhima’s life when she was younger. She was a professional ice skater with the Ice Capades and made several fitness videos.
She revealed during a confessional that she once dated musician Prince. In fact, she said she was the inspiration behind his hit song “Sexy Dancer.”
Leslie Fhima via YouTube
But it turns out that Leslie Fhima isn’t the only Golden Bachelor alum to have a history in the entertainment industry. Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos was once in a super popular ’80s movie.
Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos Spotted In Popular ’80s Movie
Nostalgia for the good ole days is at an all-time high. The 1980s are currently having...
Leslie Fhima Had History With Musician Prince
Golden Bachelor fans were impressed by contestant Leslie Fhima’s life when she was younger. She was a professional ice skater with the Ice Capades and made several fitness videos.
She revealed during a confessional that she once dated musician Prince. In fact, she said she was the inspiration behind his hit song “Sexy Dancer.”
Leslie Fhima via YouTube
But it turns out that Leslie Fhima isn’t the only Golden Bachelor alum to have a history in the entertainment industry. Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos was once in a super popular ’80s movie.
Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos Spotted In Popular ’80s Movie
Nostalgia for the good ole days is at an all-time high. The 1980s are currently having...
- 6/21/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
The acting genius of Jennifer Connelly is known to people of all generations, given that the star has acted in several unforgettable roles spanning a career of five decades. She entered the glamourous lights of Hollywood opposite David Bowie in Labyrinth, and with her eye-capturing performance, she slowly earned the moniker of Gen X dream girl.
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
The actress quickly rose to prominence in the business and received offers to work with Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacy, Russell Crowe, and other Hollywood heavyweights. Further, this popularity and on-screen persona of the actress was not just limited to movies; gradually, she entered dramas as well, elevating her to the position of streaming royalty.
Jenifer Connelly’s acting prowess is dominating streaming platforms
While starring in a single series or show is a big deal these days, the definition takes a whole new level when...
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
The actress quickly rose to prominence in the business and received offers to work with Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacy, Russell Crowe, and other Hollywood heavyweights. Further, this popularity and on-screen persona of the actress was not just limited to movies; gradually, she entered dramas as well, elevating her to the position of streaming royalty.
Jenifer Connelly’s acting prowess is dominating streaming platforms
While starring in a single series or show is a big deal these days, the definition takes a whole new level when...
- 6/21/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Most film fans in the ‘80s got their first glimpse of John Cusack on the big screen as one of Anthony Michael Hall’s buddies who placed a bet that requires that their pal to secure a pair of Molly Ringwald’s panties in the John Hughes teen comedy “Sixteen Candles.” Hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Consider that his sister Joan was reduced to playing “Geek Girl” with an awkward brace around neck.
It was uphill from there as Cusack, with his ironically humorous takes on leading manhood, became one of the more in-demand male stars for the next two decades, working with such top-notch directors as John Sayles, Rob Reiner, Cameron Crowe, Stephen Frears, Spike Jonze, Woody Allen, Terrence Malick and Mike Newell. Somehow, Cusack has been under the radar when it comes to be nominated for major awards as a performer. But he has made considerable contributions...
It was uphill from there as Cusack, with his ironically humorous takes on leading manhood, became one of the more in-demand male stars for the next two decades, working with such top-notch directors as John Sayles, Rob Reiner, Cameron Crowe, Stephen Frears, Spike Jonze, Woody Allen, Terrence Malick and Mike Newell. Somehow, Cusack has been under the radar when it comes to be nominated for major awards as a performer. But he has made considerable contributions...
- 6/21/2024
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The release of Andrew McCarthy’s Hulu documentary ‘Brats’ has sparked renewed interest in the Brat Pack—that group of young actors who starred in several iconic teen movies of the 1980s, like 'Pretty in Pink,' 'Sixteen Candles,' and 'The Breakfast Club.'
Those films often featured different configurations of Brat Pack members on screen—like Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and Molly Ringwald—creating a web of connections between the actors. To visualize these relationships, one passionate fan has used IMDb data to create a diagram of the Brat Pack’s movie connections. Taking it a step further, the interactive visualization also connects the Brat Pack with two other groups of actors: the Rat Pack of the 1960s (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and others), and the Frat Pack of the 1990s (Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, and more comedic actors).
As part of its partnership with analytics platform Tableau, IMDb is sharing a huge movie dataset, allowing Tableau users to explore, create, and share data visualizations and infographics. In his visualization “Packs,” Zach Bowders has displayed the films of all three groups of actors to show their connections within their respective Packs, and how they connect to the other cohorts. According to Bowders, “Molly Ringwald is the key to everything.” Did you know she starred in films with members of both the Rat Pack (Joey Bishop in ‘Betsy’s Wedding’) and the Frat Pack (Ben Stiller in ‘Fresh Horses’)?
Explore the interactive “Packs” data viz here.
For even more Brat Pack data, check out this visualization created specifically about "The Breakfast Club."...
Those films often featured different configurations of Brat Pack members on screen—like Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and Molly Ringwald—creating a web of connections between the actors. To visualize these relationships, one passionate fan has used IMDb data to create a diagram of the Brat Pack’s movie connections. Taking it a step further, the interactive visualization also connects the Brat Pack with two other groups of actors: the Rat Pack of the 1960s (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and others), and the Frat Pack of the 1990s (Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, and more comedic actors).
As part of its partnership with analytics platform Tableau, IMDb is sharing a huge movie dataset, allowing Tableau users to explore, create, and share data visualizations and infographics. In his visualization “Packs,” Zach Bowders has displayed the films of all three groups of actors to show their connections within their respective Packs, and how they connect to the other cohorts. According to Bowders, “Molly Ringwald is the key to everything.” Did you know she starred in films with members of both the Rat Pack (Joey Bishop in ‘Betsy’s Wedding’) and the Frat Pack (Ben Stiller in ‘Fresh Horses’)?
Explore the interactive “Packs” data viz here.
For even more Brat Pack data, check out this visualization created specifically about "The Breakfast Club."...
- 6/19/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
For viewers of a certain age — or, perhaps more likely at this point, most ages — the term “Brat Pack” evokes nostalgia at its fondest. Movies like “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” remain rites of passage for teenagers coming of age nearly 40 years later, and few would argue that the 1980s didn’t represent a high-water mark for teen movies. For actual members of that coterie of actors, it’s a little more complicated.
That’s especially true of Andrew McCarthy, who remains so conflicted about the term coined by David Blum in his June 10, 1985 cover story for New York that he made a documentary about it (after earlier publishing a memoir entitled “Brat”). A core Brat Packer whose filmography is headlined by the likes of “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” McCarthy has more recently stepped behind the camera and directed episodes of “Orange Is the New Black” and “13 Reasons Why,...
That’s especially true of Andrew McCarthy, who remains so conflicted about the term coined by David Blum in his June 10, 1985 cover story for New York that he made a documentary about it (after earlier publishing a memoir entitled “Brat”). A core Brat Packer whose filmography is headlined by the likes of “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” McCarthy has more recently stepped behind the camera and directed episodes of “Orange Is the New Black” and “13 Reasons Why,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Michael Nordine
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on Wbgr-fm on June 13th, reviewing “Brats,” a new documentary about the infamous “Brat Pack” of the 1980s, directed by Pack member Andrew McCarthy. Streaming on Hulu since June 13th.
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Remember the “Brat Pack” from the 1980s … especially the main members Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson, among other adjacent members? In movies like “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Outsiders,” “The Breakfast Club,” and “Pretty in Pink,” among others? Well, Andrew McCarthy decided to make a documentary on how that “grouping” affected them, what resentments they hold onto, and how they think about it today.
“Brats” is streaming on Hulu since June 13th. Featuring memories from Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy. Directed by Andrew McCarthy. Not Rated.
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Rating: 5.0/5.0
Remember the “Brat Pack” from the 1980s … especially the main members Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson, among other adjacent members? In movies like “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Outsiders,” “The Breakfast Club,” and “Pretty in Pink,” among others? Well, Andrew McCarthy decided to make a documentary on how that “grouping” affected them, what resentments they hold onto, and how they think about it today.
“Brats” is streaming on Hulu since June 13th. Featuring memories from Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy. Directed by Andrew McCarthy. Not Rated.
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- 6/17/2024
- by [email protected] (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
What to make of Brats? On one hand, the documentary appears to be the result of one individual’s own unresolved issues. To describe it poorly, back in the eighties, one Andrew McCarthy got really miffed by an article written by David Bloom. After all these years, Andrew still seems to have it out for David, and he’s now out there to get the journalist. That said, Brats is extremely watchable from the opening minutes. It’s fantastically made, and it almost works in a more cinematic manner than a documentary. Of course, it is particularly appealing if you really have a thing for American pop culture of the eighties, more specifically the teen movies of that era. We’re going to do some introspection here before discussing the ending of Brats, where Andrew McCarthy and David Bloom finally come face-to-face.
What Was the Brat Pack?
During the eighties,...
What Was the Brat Pack?
During the eighties,...
- 6/15/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
Andrew McCarthy said he credits his Pretty in Pink co-star Molly Ringwald for getting his role in the 1986 iconic film.
The actor, whose new Hulu documentary Brats dropped on Thursday, recently looked back at John Hughes’ teen rom-com and how he got cast as heartthrob Blane McDonnagh.
“That part was written for a square-jawed, big, hunky, you know, quarterback and Molly got me that part,” McCarthy recalled to Entertainment Tonight. “I auditioned and Molly said, ‘Oh, that’s who I would fall for. He’s dreamy. He’s poetic.’ And so John Hughes went, ‘Really? That wimp?'”
The Resident actor continued, “He listened to Molly, which is what John did. John honored, not just on screen but in real life, John listened and respected young people. So, I was miscast in a way. I made what could [have] been a jerk have some sensitivity, so there was some empathy towards him.
The actor, whose new Hulu documentary Brats dropped on Thursday, recently looked back at John Hughes’ teen rom-com and how he got cast as heartthrob Blane McDonnagh.
“That part was written for a square-jawed, big, hunky, you know, quarterback and Molly got me that part,” McCarthy recalled to Entertainment Tonight. “I auditioned and Molly said, ‘Oh, that’s who I would fall for. He’s dreamy. He’s poetic.’ And so John Hughes went, ‘Really? That wimp?'”
The Resident actor continued, “He listened to Molly, which is what John did. John honored, not just on screen but in real life, John listened and respected young people. So, I was miscast in a way. I made what could [have] been a jerk have some sensitivity, so there was some empathy towards him.
- 6/15/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thanks to a journalist that coined the moniker the Brat Pack, a specific group of superstar actors dominated popular culture in the 1980s with the films they made. While there isn’t an official list of who is considered a member of the famous group, actors and actresses associated with the name include Ally Sheedye, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Demi Moore, Anthony Michael Hall and Andrew McCarthy. Several other actors that appeared in films with that circle like Robert Downey Jr., John Cusack, Ben Stiller and more.
Andrew McCarthy’s Hulu documentary Brats reunited many of the famous faces who became part of the crew when a New York Magazine writer called them by the name in 1985. In honor of this documentary, which is now available to stream on Hulu, we’ve gathered nine Brat Pack films that are available to stream. Unfortunately, Oxford Blues (1984) and Wisdom (1986) are not currently streaming.
Andrew McCarthy’s Hulu documentary Brats reunited many of the famous faces who became part of the crew when a New York Magazine writer called them by the name in 1985. In honor of this documentary, which is now available to stream on Hulu, we’ve gathered nine Brat Pack films that are available to stream. Unfortunately, Oxford Blues (1984) and Wisdom (1986) are not currently streaming.
- 6/15/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
As Claire said during her weekend detention, “I hate having to go along with everything my friends say.” Apparently taking a cue, Molly Ringwald – along with Judd Nelson – was one of the key members of the Brat Pack who sat out of being interviewed for Andrew McCarthy’s documentary Brats. So, where were they?
As McCarthy told Entertainment Tonight, both Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson may not have been feeling particularly bratty, at least not in the way he would have wanted. “I mean, they both are in the film in a sense that there’s a lot of clips and interviews and things. The Brat Pack is an ongoing relationship, you know what I mean? And some people are at different places in their lives to want to or not want to talk about it. I think that just informs it even more. I mean, that’s my takeaway from it.
As McCarthy told Entertainment Tonight, both Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson may not have been feeling particularly bratty, at least not in the way he would have wanted. “I mean, they both are in the film in a sense that there’s a lot of clips and interviews and things. The Brat Pack is an ongoing relationship, you know what I mean? And some people are at different places in their lives to want to or not want to talk about it. I think that just informs it even more. I mean, that’s my takeaway from it.
- 6/14/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Everyone of a certain age has a core memory of the iconic “Brat Pack,” even those born after their heyday. But what about the group itself? On June 13, 2024, that is the question that Hulu’s “Brats” asks as actor and director Andrew McCarthy interviews fellow Brat Packers Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Jon Cryer, Timothy Hutton and Lea Thompson.
Centering on 1980s films starring the “Brat Pack” and their profound impact on the young stars’ lives, “Brats” is certified fresh with a score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. The term was notably coined by New York Magazine writer David Blum (it wasn’t a compliment), who was hoping to gain attention in the journalism world. And yes, he is confronted in the film. Read our full review round-up below.
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Centering on 1980s films starring the “Brat Pack” and their profound impact on the young stars’ lives, “Brats” is certified fresh with a score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. The term was notably coined by New York Magazine writer David Blum (it wasn’t a compliment), who was hoping to gain attention in the journalism world. And yes, he is confronted in the film. Read our full review round-up below.
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- 6/13/2024
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
The weekend’s big theatrical release is Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2,’ but if that’s not your cup of tea, there are some great choices to watch at home on all the major streaming services. Here are IMDb’s picks for the best things to stream this weekend.
“Presumed Innocent” on Apple TV+
If this legal thriller seems familiar to you it's probably because there have been many incarnations over the years, from Scott Turow's bestselling novel in 1987 and the 1990 box office hit starring Harrison Ford, to made-for-television sequels in 1992 and 2011. David E. Kelly and J.J. Abrams team up to bring an updated version to the screen with Jake Gyllenhaal taking on the role of Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor accused of murder. The miniseries premiered its first two episodes on Wednesday, with new episode dropping weekly.
“House of the Dragon” on Max
Time needed to be spent setting the table in the first season of “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” to introduce the Targaryen ancestors and their complex family dynamics. The second season promises to deliver some fireworks, as the civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen and her half-brother Aegon II takes center stage. An uptick in action and an abundance of dragons should help boost the show's popularity after a successful maiden launch. If there is any doubt in your mind whether to continue (or start) the series, know that there’s a just-announced third season in the works.
“Bridgerton” on Netflix
The final four episodes of Season 3 are streaming on Netflix, and will deliver on the promise of that Episode 4 cliffhanger and learn what follows after Colin’s proposal to Pen. As their slow-burn romance comes to a conclusion, “Bridgerton” fans are already speculating as to which characters will be in the spotlight for Season 4, which—based on the show’s production history—likely won’t arrive until 2026.
“The Boys” on Prime Video
Fans are eager to dive into Season 4 of “The Boys” this weekend, with the first three episodes now streaming. Newcomers Valorie Currie and Susan Heyward are the latest supes to jump into the fray (as Firecracker and Sister Sage, respectively), and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“The Walking Dead”) joins the cast as an old colleague of Butcher. Savor the show while it lasts; “The Boys” was just renewed for its fifth and final season.
‘Brats’ on Hulu
Andrew McCarthy directs this documentary about the group of young stars branded as the “Brat Pack” in the 1980s. McCarthy tracks down the Brat Pack cohort—which include himself, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and others—to reflect on the impact the label (and Hollywood) had on them. A must see for ‘80s kids, you can stream it on Hulu now.
Head over to IMDb to add these to your Watchlist, add your rating, and learn more....
“Presumed Innocent” on Apple TV+
If this legal thriller seems familiar to you it's probably because there have been many incarnations over the years, from Scott Turow's bestselling novel in 1987 and the 1990 box office hit starring Harrison Ford, to made-for-television sequels in 1992 and 2011. David E. Kelly and J.J. Abrams team up to bring an updated version to the screen with Jake Gyllenhaal taking on the role of Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor accused of murder. The miniseries premiered its first two episodes on Wednesday, with new episode dropping weekly.
“House of the Dragon” on Max
Time needed to be spent setting the table in the first season of “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” to introduce the Targaryen ancestors and their complex family dynamics. The second season promises to deliver some fireworks, as the civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen and her half-brother Aegon II takes center stage. An uptick in action and an abundance of dragons should help boost the show's popularity after a successful maiden launch. If there is any doubt in your mind whether to continue (or start) the series, know that there’s a just-announced third season in the works.
“Bridgerton” on Netflix
The final four episodes of Season 3 are streaming on Netflix, and will deliver on the promise of that Episode 4 cliffhanger and learn what follows after Colin’s proposal to Pen. As their slow-burn romance comes to a conclusion, “Bridgerton” fans are already speculating as to which characters will be in the spotlight for Season 4, which—based on the show’s production history—likely won’t arrive until 2026.
“The Boys” on Prime Video
Fans are eager to dive into Season 4 of “The Boys” this weekend, with the first three episodes now streaming. Newcomers Valorie Currie and Susan Heyward are the latest supes to jump into the fray (as Firecracker and Sister Sage, respectively), and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“The Walking Dead”) joins the cast as an old colleague of Butcher. Savor the show while it lasts; “The Boys” was just renewed for its fifth and final season.
‘Brats’ on Hulu
Andrew McCarthy directs this documentary about the group of young stars branded as the “Brat Pack” in the 1980s. McCarthy tracks down the Brat Pack cohort—which include himself, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and others—to reflect on the impact the label (and Hollywood) had on them. A must see for ‘80s kids, you can stream it on Hulu now.
Head over to IMDb to add these to your Watchlist, add your rating, and learn more....
- 6/13/2024
- IMDb News
At times, watching Brats is like watching a high school reunion, if the high schoolers in question frequented the Sunset Strip in the 1980s and the theater teacher was John Hughes.
In the doc, director Andrew McCarthy asks members of the Brat Pack to reflect on and unpack what it meant to be a part of one of Hollywood’s most exclusive clubs — like the Frank Sinatra-fronted Rat Pack before them. There are moments of embarrassment, humility and catharsis, with apologies offered and new perspectives gained.
The “Brat Pack” was coined by journalist David Blum in a 1985 New York Magazine profile of Emilio Estevez that contextualized Estevez and peers like Judd Nelson and Rob Lowe within the new dynamics of a Hollywood that sought to cater to the tastes of younger audiences. It was a not-wholly-flattering portrait that at times painted the actors as undertrained and overestimated, scoring free...
In the doc, director Andrew McCarthy asks members of the Brat Pack to reflect on and unpack what it meant to be a part of one of Hollywood’s most exclusive clubs — like the Frank Sinatra-fronted Rat Pack before them. There are moments of embarrassment, humility and catharsis, with apologies offered and new perspectives gained.
The “Brat Pack” was coined by journalist David Blum in a 1985 New York Magazine profile of Emilio Estevez that contextualized Estevez and peers like Judd Nelson and Rob Lowe within the new dynamics of a Hollywood that sought to cater to the tastes of younger audiences. It was a not-wholly-flattering portrait that at times painted the actors as undertrained and overestimated, scoring free...
- 6/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s often hard to pinpoint the precise origin of a cultural phenomenon. The opposite is true when it comes to Hollywood’s Brat Pack. The catchy moniker that came to define the ’80s cineplex can be traced to June 10, 1985, when New York Magazine published a cover story pegged to the release of “St. Elmo’s Fire.” The piece, written by David Blum, followed three of the film’s stars — Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson — over several nights of heavy boozing and douchey antics, like ogling Playmates, encouraging groupies and trash-talking their rivals. Blum dubbed the group of young movie stars the “Brat Pack,” a phrase still recognizable four decades later.
The trio’s “St. Elmo’s Fire” co-star Andrew McCarthy remembers the exact moment when the film’s producer, Lauren Shuler Donner, burst into an office on the Paramount lot waving a copy of the magazine. At first glance,...
The trio’s “St. Elmo’s Fire” co-star Andrew McCarthy remembers the exact moment when the film’s producer, Lauren Shuler Donner, burst into an office on the Paramount lot waving a copy of the magazine. At first glance,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Andrew McCarthy, creator of the Hulu documentary Brats, has Molly Ringwald to thank for his breakout role in Pretty in Pink. Here’s how she pushed for McCarthy to get the signature role over another well-known actor.
Molly Ringwald campaigned for Andrew McCarthy to get a ‘Pretty in Pink’ role
Molly Ringwald had signed on to star in Pretty in Pink as Andie. The 1986 film was written specifically for her by John Hughes. Previously, Ringwald starred in Hughes’ films Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.
However, while the the role of Andie’s love interest, Blaine, was originally set to be offered to Charlie Sheen, Ringwald campaigned hard for McCarthy to get the role. In the book You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried, Ringwald convinced the filmmaker to hire Andrew McCarthy, whose previous credits include the films Class, Heaven Help Us, and St. Elmo’s Fire. She explained, “I...
Molly Ringwald campaigned for Andrew McCarthy to get a ‘Pretty in Pink’ role
Molly Ringwald had signed on to star in Pretty in Pink as Andie. The 1986 film was written specifically for her by John Hughes. Previously, Ringwald starred in Hughes’ films Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.
However, while the the role of Andie’s love interest, Blaine, was originally set to be offered to Charlie Sheen, Ringwald campaigned hard for McCarthy to get the role. In the book You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried, Ringwald convinced the filmmaker to hire Andrew McCarthy, whose previous credits include the films Class, Heaven Help Us, and St. Elmo’s Fire. She explained, “I...
- 6/13/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Brat Pack was a group of young actors who rose to fame in movies such as Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire, and The Breakfast Club. In the documentary Brats, filmmaker Andrew McCarthy spoke to this group of celebrities, whose lives were forever changed by the title. However, one of its most recognizable faces, Molly Ringwald didn’t appear in the film. Here’s why.
Why didn’t Molly Ringwald appear in ‘Brats?’
The documentary Brats looks back at the “Brat Pack” moniker and its impact on a select group of actors. It explores the narrative that took hold of their lives once the phrase was coined.
However, one of the era’s biggest stars was conspicuously absent from those who appeared in the documentary; Molly Ringwald. She was the star of Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club and an icon for millions of movie fans worldwide.
Why didn’t Molly Ringwald appear in ‘Brats?’
The documentary Brats looks back at the “Brat Pack” moniker and its impact on a select group of actors. It explores the narrative that took hold of their lives once the phrase was coined.
However, one of the era’s biggest stars was conspicuously absent from those who appeared in the documentary; Molly Ringwald. She was the star of Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club and an icon for millions of movie fans worldwide.
- 6/13/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Andrew McCarthy‘s Brats documentary is a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he looks back at the iconic Brat Pack. However, there are two notable members of the group missing from the documentary: Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson. Ringwald and Nelson are synonymous with the Brat Pack. Ringwald starred in Brat Pack hits like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink. Nelson starred alongside Ringwald in The Breakfast Club and appeared with more Brat Packers in St. Elmo’s Fire. So, why are Ringwald and Nelson missing from the Brats documentary, except for archival footage? McCarthy’s Pretty in Pink co-star Jon Cryer asks him during their discussion if he’s spoken to Ringwald. McCarthy says he’s reached out to Ringwald about participating. “She said she’d think about it, but that she would probably just like to keep looking forward.” Cryer acknowledges that Ringwald wants...
- 6/13/2024
- TV Insider
Brats, the new documentary film from ABC News Studio (premiering Thursday on Hulu), is a must-watch for the Gen X crowd that knows its John Benders from its Duckie Dales.
Back in the spring of 1985, New York Magazine writer David Blum set out to pen a profile of Emilio Estevez. But when the buzz for St. Elmo’s Fire caught, well, fire, that feature blew up into a cover story that infamously christened Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore et al “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.”
More from TVLineAndrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Others Revisit ‘Brat Pack’ Ignominy in Hulu...
Back in the spring of 1985, New York Magazine writer David Blum set out to pen a profile of Emilio Estevez. But when the buzz for St. Elmo’s Fire caught, well, fire, that feature blew up into a cover story that infamously christened Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore et al “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.”
More from TVLineAndrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Others Revisit ‘Brat Pack’ Ignominy in Hulu...
- 6/13/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In June 1985, a young group of talented actors was ready to take the world by storm as the release of Joel Schumacher‘s “St. Elmo’s Fire” approached. Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, and Demi Moore had already done fine work in other films both together and apart, but “St. Elmo’s Fire” was the best showcase any of them had ever gotten, in an era when youth movies were better and more numerous than they had ever been before. Nothing stood in the way of their becoming the next generation of great American screen actors — except for a New York magazine writer named David Blum.
Blum spent a night out with Estevez and several of his friends for what was supposed to be a simple profile of the actor but turned into a cover story in which the journalist dubbed the entire group the “Brat Pack...
Blum spent a night out with Estevez and several of his friends for what was supposed to be a simple profile of the actor but turned into a cover story in which the journalist dubbed the entire group the “Brat Pack...
- 6/12/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
In the 1980s, a group of young actors gained popularity through a collection of coming-of-age movies that became classics.
These movies have aged like fine wine, immortalizing the group forever as teen idols despite the passing of decades.
Who are these infamous actors, and why do we love them so?
Fans call them the Brat Pack, a group of eight -- five males and three females.
While the world adored the Brats, the group hated the association with the name and each other.
Related: 21 Cult TV Shows We'll Never Get Over
Who Is the Brat Pack?
These days, fans consider the Brat Pack to be a group of popular '80s actors who appeared in most of the movies made at the time.
The men in the group include Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and Anthony Michael Hall.
And rounding out the group are powerhouse female leads Molly Ringwald,...
These movies have aged like fine wine, immortalizing the group forever as teen idols despite the passing of decades.
Who are these infamous actors, and why do we love them so?
Fans call them the Brat Pack, a group of eight -- five males and three females.
While the world adored the Brats, the group hated the association with the name and each other.
Related: 21 Cult TV Shows We'll Never Get Over
Who Is the Brat Pack?
These days, fans consider the Brat Pack to be a group of popular '80s actors who appeared in most of the movies made at the time.
The men in the group include Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and Anthony Michael Hall.
And rounding out the group are powerhouse female leads Molly Ringwald,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
New York – It’s the middle of the 23rd Tribeca Film Festival and the narrative feature films … with an emphasis on the independent … are in competition. Themes of transition are strong in this year’s line-up, as story tellers have emerged from the pandemic years, and the reflections thereafter.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment.
’Adult Best Friends’ at 23rd Tribeca Film Fest
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Capsule Reviews, 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Adult Best Friends At 32 years old, two female best friends are going in different directions … one toward marriage/domesticity and one desiring to keep the familiar party going. Can there friendship survive?
Capsule Review: This dramatic confrontation is also achingly funny.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment.
’Adult Best Friends’ at 23rd Tribeca Film Fest
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Capsule Reviews, 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Adult Best Friends At 32 years old, two female best friends are going in different directions … one toward marriage/domesticity and one desiring to keep the familiar party going. Can there friendship survive?
Capsule Review: This dramatic confrontation is also achingly funny.
- 6/12/2024
- by [email protected] (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Actor Andrew McCarthy’s documentary looks at his time in 80s Hollywood and the pitfalls of living underneath a label
If you’ve ever affectionately referred to Andrew McCarthy and his acting cohort as “the Brat Pack”, just know that they hated that label, which was coined in an infamous and arguably dismissive New York Magazine cover story. That’s what his new documentary, Brats, lays out before turning into something else: an opportunity for McCarthy to catch up with the audience and embrace how the term Brat Pack embalmed them in a seismic and precious pop-cultural moment.
Brats is a personal journey, with camera in tow, for the actor who played the gentle but daft heartthrob opposite Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink and the forlorn one in the brattiest ensemble of them all, St Elmo’s Fire. The audience rides shotgun as McCarthy reunites with fellow Brat Packers like Emilio Estevez,...
If you’ve ever affectionately referred to Andrew McCarthy and his acting cohort as “the Brat Pack”, just know that they hated that label, which was coined in an infamous and arguably dismissive New York Magazine cover story. That’s what his new documentary, Brats, lays out before turning into something else: an opportunity for McCarthy to catch up with the audience and embrace how the term Brat Pack embalmed them in a seismic and precious pop-cultural moment.
Brats is a personal journey, with camera in tow, for the actor who played the gentle but daft heartthrob opposite Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink and the forlorn one in the brattiest ensemble of them all, St Elmo’s Fire. The audience rides shotgun as McCarthy reunites with fellow Brat Packers like Emilio Estevez,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Radheyan Simonpillai
- The Guardian - Film News
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