Samuel L. Jackson is looking at the Academy Awards with a fresh perspective. Jackson, 75, did not mince words when sharing his thoughts about the coveted gong, saying Oscar nominations don’t mean much to him. “We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated.’ … Read more
Somehow, Quentin Tarantino combined “Breaking Bad” with Larry David. And he delivered “Pulp Fiction.” “Breaking Bad” features scenes that leave you downright gobsmacked, and “Pulp” is rife with them – Mia’s overdose, Butch’s girlfriend forgetting his watch, Marvin being shot in the face and the ultimate scene of the robbery at the diner where Vincent … Read more
Janet Jackson has other famous relatives that the world didn’t know about — until now. The “Together Again” singer, 58, revealed that she’s related to Samuel L. Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Tracy Chapman during an interview with Scott Mills on the BBC “Radio 2 Breakfast Show.” In a clip from the interview shared on X Tuesday, Mills, … Read more
Lincoln Townley has gone from a seedy life of drugs and strippers to doing portraits of Jody Foster and schmoozing with Michael Caine. Celebrity paintings by Townley – besides Foster and Caine, he’s captured the likes of Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Lady Gaga, Matt Damon and others – sell for hundreds of thousands … Read more
Pierce Brosnan was cited for hiking off-trail in November around the Mammoth Terraces area of Yellowstone National Park. Court documents obtained by CNN state that the charges against the “007” actor are Foot travel in all thermal areas and w/in Yellowstone Canyon confined to trails … and Violating closures and use limits,” which are listed as a … Read more
If you thought “Eternals” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” were low points for the limping Marvel Cinematic Universe, strap in for the ride to abject misery that is “The Marvels.” The interminable movie, barely directed by Nia DaCosta, is not so much the story of Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau as it … Read more
Several generations of the American public have become accustomed to Samuel L. Jackson yelling in movies, but it’s a new wrinkle to see him get wrapped up in sports losses. Jackson watched on in apparent disgust as the Packers defeated the Rams 20-3 in a game at Lambeau Field on Sunday that featured sloppy play … Read more
Richard Roundtree, the “Shaft” star who was a pioneer for other black filmmakers and performers, has died. He was 81. Roundtree passed away Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer, his manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter. The Post has contacted reps for Roundtree for comment. Roundtree struggled with his health over … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson claims he would have been an Oscar winner by now if one specific scene had not been cut out from the 1996 film, “A Time to Kill.” The Hollywood star, 73, might have one of the most decorated filmographies out there — but he has never won an Academy Award for any of … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson is glad to be pals again with frequent collaborator Spike Lee. The Marvel actor, 74, began feuding with the Oscar-winning filmmaker, 66, back in 1992 after they had a fight over Jackson’s salary for the epic “Malcolm X.” The “Pulp Fiction” star was actually set to star as Baines — a character … Read more
Legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson lashed out against former President Donald Trump, saying his win broke Brie Larson, and even labeled the 45th president with racist rednecks. Speaking about his friendship with Larson, Jackson said she is stronger than people credit her for, and shared how Trump’s upset in the 2016 presidential election broke the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Broadway fans, we are only T-minus 40 days away from the 2023 Tony Awards. And now that all 27 nominated productions have been announced for the 76th annual … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In between a whopping eight (!) upcoming film and television projects, Samuel L. Jackson found time to star in a revival of August Wilson’s famed play “The Piano … Read more
It wasn’t precious. One fan of the hit Netflix show “Wednesday” has gone viral on Twitter after his attempt to get a tattoo of the titular character’s face went horribly wrong. “The client asked for Wednesday but instead got Saturday night at the after hours,” reads the caption on the photo, posted Monday to an … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Parting is always such sweet sorrow. And, as is the case every new year, Broadway is jettisoning a handful of shows that had brief runs like “KPOP” (closed … Read more
Director Tim Burton and Netflix are under fire from fans who claim the casting and undertones of the new series “Wednesday” are racist. The show — a dramedy highlighting Wednesday Addams’ time as a boarding school student — premiered last week to record ratings and mixed reviews. Critics have taken issue with black actress Joy Sunday … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson is challenging his “Pulp Fiction” director over his anti-Marvel comments. Quentin Tarantino, 59, recently made a controversial statement on the “Marvel-ization of Hollywood,” claiming that Marvel actors aren’t movie stars. “Part of the Marvel-ization of Hollywood is…you have all these actors who have become famous playing these characters. But they’re not movie … Read more
The revival of “The Piano Lesson,” which opened Thursday night on Broadway, is mostly in tune. The August Wilson play’s greatest asset is its young leads John David Washington and Danielle Brooks, both of whom are already widely admired, but display an altogether new and enticing range of skills. Theater review 2 hours and 45 … Read more