Top 10 most memorable Alan Arkin movie roles ranked

The world of entertainment lost an icon in the death of Oscar-winner Alan Arkin. The 89-year-old, whose career spanned multiple decades, was as known for his dry humor in roles like Edward Scissorhands as he was turning in genuinely emotional performances, such as Little Miss Sunshine, the 2006 film that saw him win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award.

The Brooklyn-born great-grandfather was adored by his family, according to a statement from Arkin’s children — Adam, Matthew, and Anthony — who called him “a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” according to ABC News.

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How to watch all Children of the Corn movies in order

If you’re a true horror fan, the Children of the Corn films may already be a staple in your collection. Revered by some, ridiculed by others, but impossible to ignore, the series’s terrifying appeal has won millions of viewers worldwide. Given that Children of the Corn is adapted from a short tale by the great Stephen King, it should come as no surprise that the movie has attracted a vast fan base that enjoys King’s mastery of writing supernatural and psychological horror. 

Gatlin, Nebraska, a fictional town in the middle of nowhere, initially hosts a sequence of terrifying events in this franchise. The films follow a group of children, led by a young preacher named Isaac, as they slaughter the town’s adults as a sacrifice to a sinister figure called “He Who Walks Behind the Rows.” The youngsters believe the monster lives in the cornfields and commands them to commit heinous acts. 

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Magic the Gathering Lord of the Rings pack prices plummet as the One Ring has finally been found

Magic the Gathering will be more like Magic the Departing as fans receive the news that the rarest of rare cards — so rare that only one exists -— has been found.

Literally a one-of-a-kind, the One Ring card was found by an unnamed collector when opening a booster pack of Magic the Gathering: Lord of the Rings cards, as reported just hours ago by The Gamer. It was believed that the card might be found by a kid who did not comprehend its value and potentially not take care of the card — which would devalue it greatly. However, the card business is more for adults than children these days, and the one who found this card immediately placed it in a protective card case and was able to get it officially graded.

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Major accomplishment: LGBTQ viewers take a jab at Disney after Netflixs Nimona finally makes it to release

It’s a movie that had the odds stacked against it and came out swinging for the fences. Nimona was released about a week ago in the U.K. and is now streaming on Netflix to the sheer delight of the LGBTQ+ community, members of whom are letting Disney know how they feel about the company’s decision to put production on hold back in 2021.

Blue Sky Studios had about 75% of Nimona completed when Disney shut the studio down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and instead of finishing it, Disney chose to let the team’s animation and work go to waste. This was a setback for the LGBTQ+ community given that the film was to feature the first gay leading roles and same-sex kiss in an animated feature.

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Its the way he looks at me: Simu Liu seems a bit flustered by Ryan Gosling while promoting Barbie

If Ryan Gosling looked at me like that, I’d be a bit flustered too — because meeting celebrities can be scary, and despite my way with words, I’d probably end up saying something strange. I once met Rainn Wilson at an art museum, and immediately asked him if he had come there to look at… art. In an art museum. I’ll never forgive myself.

Let’s forget about my problems for a while, though, and talk about Barbie. One of the summer’s most anticipated new titles, this live-action adaptation of its iconic source material is shaping up to be so much better than anyone expected. How could it not be?

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A prolific game dev studio is imploding after releasing the worst game of 2023

For a moment there, it looked like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum might actually be a good game. It had a lot of things going for it: a beloved IP that was only getting more popular, a fresh take and the ability to control a protagonist that we’d never been in control of before, and a studio with a great pedigree. Then, it came out and quickly imploded. Now we’re hearing that Daedalic Entertainment is stepping away from game development for good.

Perhaps it’s for the best. The game was pretty much universally panned, with a critic average score of 37 out of 100 over at Opencritic. It has a 39 over at Metacritic. IGN called it “dull,” “bad” and “pointless.” According to GameCentral it’s not only “broken beyond belief” but also a “fundamentally bad idea for a video game.” I could go on but they’re all pretty much like this.

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Latest Disney News: Can Disney turn centenary celebration into positive news for shareholders?

Hello cool Aristocats, it’s time for today’s Disney news roundup! As most Disney lovers know by now, the company began celebrating their 100th anniversary starting in January and will continue to do so until the actual anniversary date of October 17. The festivities, officially titled Disney100, involve new attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disneyland California, as well as eight classic films returning to the box office for a temporary theatrical re-release; while the celebration is no doubt spectacular, is it enough to help the company get back on track with shareholders?

It’s no secret that Disney hasn’t been doing as great in the box office this year, and shareholders aren’t too happy with that, nor are they thrilled Disney’s streaming services are losing subscribers and generally under-performing. While a bad box office run isn’t unprecedented — most recently, Disney had a bad run from 2010 to 2013 — it’s becoming increasingly more obvious that it’ll take more than releasing movies like Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to pull the Mouse House out of this predicament.

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Every Indiana Jones MacGuffin and their real-world connection explained

Now that everyone’s favorite adventuring archeologist is once again on the big screen with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, let’s take a look at all of the MacGuffins in the series and their real-world connections. 

Each Indiana Jones film features an ancient artifact of some kind that holds some supernatural power — usually one coveted by Nazis. In each adventure, it is up to our roguish tomb-defiler, Indiana Jones, to rise to the occasion to defeat this world-destroying threat and prove himself the hero.

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Ron Howard admits he did this after seeing Star Wars in 1977

In 1973, Ron Howard starred in the George Lucas hit American Graffiti. In 1977, he went to see Lucas’ new film — a movie you may have heard of called Star Wars — during its opening weekend. What Howard said he did afterward shows how big of an impression the film made on him.

In the 3rd episode of the 2022 Disney Plus docuseries, Light & Magic, Howard briefly describes the moment. Earlier in the series, the future director admitted that when he was cast to play Steve Bolander in American Graffiti, he had no idea what the word “graffiti” meant. Perhaps the biggest disappointment in that excellent film is that there is actually no graffiti.

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Disneys attempted sabotage of FernGully: The Last Rainforest should be remembered amid remake rumors

The whispers of a Disney remake for FernGully: The Last Rainforest are fluttering through the grapevine. In the realm of animation, Disney reigns supreme, leaving no room for contenders. The movie studio’s animation magic — coupled with their captivating narratives — have birthed ageless masterpieces that still bewitch legions of viewers.

But let us not forget that this media giant has not always been the epitome of fairness, as was oh-so-clearly demonstrated by the dramatic saga that unfolded around the release of FernGully: The Last Rainforest. So amid the swirling rumors of a potential rebirth of this gem, let us remember the cunning tactics employed by Disney back in the day to overshadow its triumph.

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The 10 best archaeologists in movies TV and games ranked

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is finally in theaters, offering the long-awaited fifth entry in the immortal saga of the eponymous adventuring archaeologist. And yet while there are only five official Indy movies, the cinematic might of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. has cast a long shadow across not just movies, but all forms of media. In short, Indiana Jones made archaeology a cool job for a hero to have.

There are various tomb-raiding characters in films, TV, and games who very much follow in Indy’s footsteps, being larger-than-life swashbuckling sorts who go on globe-trotting adventures. Other fictional archaeologists may be slightly closer to fact or else their profession is just one element of their persona – so much so that you might just forget what they do for a day-job in the first place.

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The 10 best archaeologists in movies TV and games ranked

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is finally in theaters, offering the long-awaited fifth entry in the immortal saga of the eponymous adventuring archaeologist. And yet while there are only five official Indy movies, the cinematic might of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. has cast a long shadow across not just movies, but all forms of media. In short, Indiana Jones made archaeology a cool job for a hero to have.

There are various tomb-raiding characters in films, TV, and games who very much follow in Indy’s footsteps, being larger-than-life swashbuckling sorts who go on globe-trotting adventures. Other fictional archaeologists may be slightly closer to fact or else their profession is just one element of their persona – so much so that you might just forget what they do for a day-job in the first place.

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Star Wars Oscar winner was enraged about not working on Empire Strikes Back

The original Star Wars was groundbreaking for many reasons, most of all because of its special effects. It even earned an Academy Award for five people at Industrial Light & Magic (George Lucas’ special effects company). Yet, one of those five, who was the main special effects supervisor, was not invited back to work on the sequel. Here’s the furious reason why he was left behind.

First of all, I should explain that all of this is revealed in the highly overlooked 2022 Disney Plus docuseries Light & Magic, which I decided to write frequently about in the coming weeks since it has many reveals about the Star Wars franchise.

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Latest Marvel News: Secret Invasion throws shade on Captain Marvel hate as near record-low viewership doesnt bode well for Disney Plus

Needless to say, most of the chatter in Marvel-land today sprung from the arrival of Secret Invasion‘s second episode, which perhaps didn’t hit quite as hard as last week’s premiere but nonetheless dropped another huge bombshell and may have just delivered the MCU’s most graphic scene ever. It’s just a shame that it’s being watched by a mere fraction of those that have tuned in for previous Disney Plus shows from the House of Ideas…

Secret Invasion weaksauce opening viewing figures don’t exactly inspire confidence for Marvel’s next batch of Disney Plus shows

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The numbers have been crunched, and Secret Invasion officially has the second weakest opening ever to a Marvel Disney Plus series, with its first episode failing to scrape past 1 million views in the United States across its first five days on streaming. While it did better than Ms. Marvel, this pales in comparison to the 2.5 million that watched Loki‘s opener over the same period. Is this a sign that those Marvel titles with less of a cultural cache are doomed to a similar fate when they arrive in 2024? Should we start praying now for the likes of Echo and Wonder Man?

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Latest Disney News: Evan Peters will star alongside Jared Leto in Tron 3 as Peter Sohn shares the personal inspiration behind Elemental

Hiya Pals! Welcome to your Wednesday Disney round-up of all the magical, exciting, and patriotic news from the happiest place on earth. 

It’s a good day to be a fan of the Mouse House because much of that news comes from some upcoming and exciting additions to everything from Disney’s film catalog to celebrating the Fourth of July at Disney Parks. If you’re lucky enough to be at Disney, you’re lucky enough!

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Vanna Whites rancid retro romantic comedy has already bombed her Hollywood career after Wheel of Fortune

Vanna White’s contract with Wheel of Fortune will be up by the end of the 2023-24 season and if some concerning rumors are to be believed, she might be the next to bid farewell to the show after Pat Sajak. While she has many other things going on, in case anyone is expecting her to revert back to her Hollywood career, here is your homework — watch Goddess of Love and let us know if you survive to tell the tale. 

Before becoming the constant and MVP of Wheel of Fortune — and even during it — White starred in a handful of films and TV shows. While none of them are particularly memorable, her role as the deity Venus in the 1988 television movie Goddess of Love — a fantasy romantic comedy — deserves a position on the top shelves of the worst of cinema. 

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Black Panther shows why Indiana Jones catchphrase has a totally different meaning today

On the eve of the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, it can be an intriguing thought experiment to contemplate how the legacy of Harrison Ford’s titular character has transformed with the times over the years.

Nowadays, there’s a greater cultural awareness about the fact that museum artifacts in Western countries can carry with them an unsavory colonial history if they are from a different nation of origin that wasn’t necessarily a focus in the original Indiana Jones trilogy. An example of pop culture’s greater awareness of this history can be found in 2018’s Black Panther — a billion-dollar-grossing film worldwide — in which Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger asks a museum curator in regard to a fictitious artifact on display, “How do you think your ancestors got these?” 

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As it turns out Harrison Ford was the original Tom Cruise

Long before Tom Cruise was driving motorcycles off cliffs, Harrison Ford was swinging from a whip and punching (fake) Nazis.

The acclaimed actor made doing ones own stunts cool while Cruise was still dancing in his underwear, and — now a full-blown octogenarian — Ford is still at it. He can’t quite manage many of the stunts he took on in his youth, but the 80-year-old actor still performs many of his stunts in this month’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. That’s impressive all on its own, but far cooler when the actor’s history with stunts is considered.

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How to watch all the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies in order

Moviegoers who enjoy musicals, comedies, and cute mischievous chipmunks are likely big fans of the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie franchise. In the series, three chipmunk brothers — Alvin, Simon, and Theodore — bring a whole new level of fun and hilarity as they navigate their way through life, all while trying to make it big in the music industry. 

The three chipmunks and their human caregiver provide a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy, music, and heartwarming narrative. The films are not only intended for children since Alvin and the Chipmunks subtly explores relevant issues beneath the fun and frolic. Family, friendship, the trials of young adulthood, and the difficulty of satisfying both one’s own needs and those of one’s community are just some of the themes explored in the show.

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Lawyer for Marvel star Jonathan Majors claims a major reversal is underway in assault case

The twists and turns continue in the ongoing assault cause involving Marvel star Jonathan Majors, with the actor’s lawyer once again claiming that he is not only innocent but that his alleged victim is guilty of assault herself.

In fact, Majors’ lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, claims that two separate precincts within the New York Police Department have found “probable cause to arrest” Majors’ ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, according to Newsweek.

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David Corenswets Superman: Legacy fate was foreshadowed years ago by a Tony-winning Pitch Perfect star

At long last, James Gunn has found his Clark Kent. The head of DC Studios, who has been on the hunt for the superpowered Kansas farm boy for months, confirmed the announcement this afternoon, revealing that American actor David Corenswet will be our next Kal-El in the DCU’s Superman: Legacy.

Corenswet’s name has been lingering in the background as a contender to play the next Man of Steel for quite some time, but in reality, he was foreshadowed long before his screen tests in front of Gunn. As a matter of fact, the 29-year-old’s fate was predicted by the Tony Award-winning actor and musician Ben Platt back in 2019-2020 when he and Corenswet co-starred in TV series The Politician. Something Twitter quickly picked up on.  

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Prayers for Nicholas Hoult roll in following Superman casting but are they warranted?

Now that news has surfaced that David Corenswet has been cast as DC’s new Clark Kent, Nicholas Hoult fans are offering their condolences that the actor lost out to the Superman: Legacy role. But is such sympathy even warranted considering Hoult has played almost every character in human history at this point?

It’s worth noting that some fans believe prayers for Hoult are indeed in order, considering he lost out to not only the Superman role but Batman as well.

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James Gunns Superman: Legacy finally finds its Clark Kent and Lois Lane

It’s time to cape up and grab your laptops because James Gunn‘s Clark Kent and Lois Lane have been announced, and fans are both surprised and excited at the big reveal for Superman: Legacy.

Okay, maybe surprised isn’t the word as far as Kent is concerned, but we’re still thrilled to learn that the rumors we’d been hearing were rooted in truth. Deadline reports that Superman: Legacy will be led by none other than David Corenswet as Kent alongside Rachel Brosnahan starring as his love interest and partner, Lois Lane.

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Zoey 102 release date cast plot and more

Get ready for a Pacific Coast Academy reunion; the Zoey 101 cast is all grown up and they’re returning for Zoey 102, a movie that’ll premiere on Paramount+ on July 27.

The streaming platform shared the movie’s official trailer via YouTube on June 20.

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Is YouTuber CoryxKenshin in the FNAF movie?

After months of anticipation and years of developmental discussion, production powerhouse Blumhouse has released the official trailer for the live-action Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation at long last. All across the internet, horror fanatics and FNAF truthers have been dissecting and studying every element and breadcrumb scattered throughout the 2 minute-long trailer.

Amongst those online discussions has been a particular question that has been skyrocketing in the minds of gamers and YouTube fans alike — and that would be the potential inclusion of YouTuber CoryxKenshin in the FNAF clip. The notable YouTuber and comedian has been a staple on YouTube ever since 2009 — with the always-hilarious gamer becoming a household name in the world of horror video games for his comedic gameplay and unforgettable videos.

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