How a classy, A-list historical film turned into a $17 million hardcore porno

How a classy, A-list historical film turned into a  million hardcore porno

On February 1, 1980, the historical epic “Caligula” premiered in Midtown Manhattan at a newly renamed theater called Penthouse East.  The most expensive independent film of all time at that point, with a budget of $17.5 million (it beat “Star Wars” by $6 million), the movie was a starry affair.  In the title role was … Read more

Rob Lowe slams ‘horrible’ Brat Pack label: ‘It was designed to belittle us’

Rob Lowe slams ‘horrible’ Brat Pack label: ‘It was designed to belittle us’

Rob Lowe has learned to live with the Brat Pack moniker despite calling it “horrible.”  The “9-1-1: Lone Star” actor, 60, opened up about the infamous label attributed to him and fellow actors Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy and Judd Nelson during the start of their careers in the 1980s, in a new interview … Read more

Halle Berry says Blake Lively asked her to be in ‘Deadpool 3’ — but she ‘never’ heard from Ryan Reynolds

Halle Berry says Blake Lively asked her to be in ‘Deadpool 3’ — but she ‘never’ heard from Ryan Reynolds

There’s a storm brewing. Halle Berry revealed in a new interview with ComicBook that she wasn’t asked to reprise her role as Ororo Munroe/Storm in Marvel’s cameo-filled “Deadpool and Wolverine.” The 58-year-old actress claimed that lead star Ryan Reynolds’ wife Blake Lively even asked her about joining the film. Halle Berry as Storm in “X-Men: … Read more

‘Alien: Romulus’ review: Franchise’s best sequel in years

‘Alien: Romulus’ review: Franchise’s best sequel in years

movie review ALIEN: ROMULUS Running time: 119 minutes. Rated R (bloody violent content and language). In theaters. Nothing can kill the aliens. Not even six decent-to-awful movies.  And for the first time in years, I applaud the xenomorph’s deadly resilience in the face of Hollywood hackery. The acid-blooded menaces are back for the ninth time … Read more

Reporter calls out Blake Lively over ‘uncomfortable’ interview that made her want to ‘quit’ her job

Reporter calls out Blake Lively over ‘uncomfortable’ interview that made her want to ‘quit’ her job

It started with her.  Amid the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Blake Lively and her new movie “It Ends With Us,” journalist Kjersti Flaa has spoken out about an unpleasant past interview with Lively that she said was the “most uncomfortable situation” she had “ever” experienced.  Lively, 36, has been embroiled in controversy amid rumors of a … Read more

Christine Baranski says ‘Mamma Mia 3’ is in the works — and she knows the plot

Christine Baranski says ‘Mamma Mia 3’ is in the works — and she knows the plot

My, my, they could never let it go.  “Mamma Mia!” star Christine Baranski, 72, told the Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Aug. 13, “I was in London with [producer] Judy Kramer at our favorite watering hole, [and] she is planning ‘Mamma Mia 3.’ She gave me the narrative plotline of how it’s going to … Read more

George Clooney slams ‘miserable’ Hollywood director who ‘made my life hell’

George Clooney slams ‘miserable’ Hollywood director who ‘made my life hell’

George Clooney did not mince words when he recalled working with a “miserable f–k” Hollywood director who he claims made his filming experience unbearable. In a joint cover story for GQ alongside pal Brad Pitt, Clooney blasted “Three Kings” director David O. Russell, saying he made “my life hell” and “every person on the crew’s … Read more

George Clooney tells Quentin Tarantino to ‘f–k off, dude’: ‘I’m a little irritated by him’

George Clooney tells Quentin Tarantino to ‘f–k off, dude’: ‘I’m a little irritated by him’

George Clooney would like Quentin Tarantino to “f–k off.”  The actor, 63, seems to have some beef with the Oscar-winning director, 61, about whether he qualifies as a movie star.  Clooney spoke about Tarantino while promoting his upcoming movie “Wolfs” alongside co-star, friend and frequent collaborator Brad Pitt, 60 in a cover story for GQ’s … Read more

James Cameron fires back at Roland Emmerich calling him ‘overbearing’: ‘Damn right’

James Cameron fires back at Roland Emmerich calling him ‘overbearing’: ‘Damn right’

James Cameron has responded to an accusation made against him by Roland Emmerich, who claimed he is “overbearing.” Cameron’s response: yes, and? Emmerich, 68, made his remark about Cameron, 69, during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con at Collider’s Directors on Directors panel. The “To Those About To Die” director was asked by fellow filmmaker Louis … Read more

Exclusive | Lewis Pullman hasn’t ‘gotten a call’ about ‘Top Gun 3’ — despite Glen Powell knowing start date

Exclusive | Lewis Pullman hasn’t ‘gotten a call’ about ‘Top Gun 3’ — despite Glen Powell knowing start date

Unlike Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman is in the dark about the plans for “Top Gun 3.” Pullman, 31, revealed in an exclusive interview with The Post that he hasn’t been contacted yet to reprise his role as LT Bob Floyd in the next Tom Cruise-led “Top Gun” movie. “I haven’t heard hide nor hair about that,” … Read more

‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig weighs in on possible ‘Ken’ movie starring Ryan Gosling

‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig weighs in on possible ‘Ken’ movie starring Ryan Gosling

Can you feel the Kenergy? Following the success of the 2023 film “Barbie,” Greta Gerwig recently played coy about the possibility of a Ken movie starring Ryan Gosling. During an interview on Sunday, “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi asked Gerwig if “there ever was a Ken Movie.” Gerwig stated she couldn’t comment on that but … Read more

Kevin Costner’s $100M movie ‘Horizon’ ends theatrical run with huge financial loss

Kevin Costner’s 0M movie ‘Horizon’ ends theatrical run with huge financial loss

Kevin Costner got dealt a major blow by movie theatergoers this summer. His Western film “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One,” which cost $100 million to make made only $32 million during its theatrical run, which came to an end last week. According to Box Office Mojo, the film domestically earned around $11 million … Read more

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ edges out ‘It Ends With Us’ for ‘lively’ weekend at the box office

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ edges out ‘It Ends With Us’ for ‘lively’ weekend at the box office

NEW YORK — In the Ryan Reynolds-Blake Lively box-office showdown, both husband and wife came out winners. Reynolds’ Marvel Studios smash “Deadpool & Wolverine” remained the top movie in North American theaters for the third straight week with $54.2 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday. Worldwide, it’s now surpassed $1 billion. “Deadpool … Read more

Kevin Costner reacts to ‘Horizon’ bombing at the box office, changes to sequel’s release

Kevin Costner reacts to ‘Horizon’ bombing at the box office, changes to sequel’s release

Kevin Costner is proud of his film “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One” — regardless of how it performed in theaters. The former “Yellowstone” star, 69, wrote, directed and starred in the first installment of his new Western film series, which flopped big-time at the box office upon its release in June. The movie made made … Read more

‘It Ends With Us’ blooms in No. 1 box office spot

‘It Ends With Us’ blooms in No. 1 box office spot

“It Ends With Us,” debuted in the No. 1 box office spot Friday, grossing $24 million, according to The Numbers. The romantic novel-turned-movie tells the tale of a woman named Lily Bloom, played by Blake Lively, who moves to Boston to open a flower business called Lily’s Blooms when she gets involved in a tumultuous … Read more

Blake Lively movie ‘It Ends With Us’ banned in Qatar because of kissing scenes

Blake Lively movie ‘It Ends With Us’ banned in Qatar because of kissing scenes

It ends with Qatar. Blake Lively’s new romantic drama “It Ends With Us” has reportedly been banned from movie screens in Qatar because of the film’s kissing scenes. The nation’s Censorship Committee – which has the final word on what plays in Qatari theaters – was behind the decision to block the PG-13 film, according … Read more

The new ‘Don’t Worry Darling?’ ‘It Ends With Us’ Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni feud and set drama rumors swirl

The new ‘Don’t Worry Darling?’ ‘It Ends With Us’ Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni feud and set drama rumors swirl

A picture is worth a thousand words.   As Blake Lively’s tearjerker romantic drama “It Ends With Us” hits theaters, rumors of behind-the-scenes cast drama threaten to overshadow the movie – similar to the infamous press tour drama for Olivia Wilde’s 2022 movie “Don’t Worry Darling.”  Here’s everything to know about what’s going on with … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix drops out of Todd Haynes’ gay romance movie, killing project: report

Joaquin Phoenix drops out of Todd Haynes’ gay romance movie, killing project: report

That’s a wrap. Todd Haynes’ new NC-17 gay detective romance movie starring Joaquin Phoenix is dead after the actor exited the project, according to a new report. The untitled film was scrapped two weeks after Phoenix, 49, parted ways with the production, Deadline reports. During that time, the entire production was left in limbo. Producers … Read more

Robert Downey Jr. cameo was written for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ but ‘MCU clearly had bigger plans’

Robert Downey Jr. cameo was written for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ but ‘MCU clearly had bigger plans’

Before Robert Downey Jr.’s return to Marvel as Doctor Doom, the creators of “Deadpool & Wolverine” explored the possibility of bringing him back as Tony Stark.  Director Shawn Levy revealed that almost everyone approached for a cameo in the film agreed to participate, including Jennifer Garner (Elektra), Henry Cavill (The “Cavillrine” Wolverine variant) and Wesley … Read more