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The Color Purple Star Explains The Deep Meaning Behind Sofia's "Hell No"

Rachel Ulatowski — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:06:40 GMT

The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks breaks down the deeper meaning of the film's song "Hell No!" The movie is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker's book of the same name. It follows three Black women who struggle to overcome abuse, sexism, and racism in the early 1900s. Brooks stars in The Color Purple as Sofia, Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) stepdaughter-in-law, who is fierce and independent and seeks to overturn gender roles. At one point in the film, Sofia sings the powerful song "Hell No!" in response to the threat of violence from her husband.

"Our Gift To The World": Barbie's Final Line & Any Studio Pushback Addressed By Margot Robbie

Brennan Klein — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 02:58:42 GMT

Barbie's final line and the studio's reaction have been explained by star Margot Robbie. In the movie, Robbie played one of many versions of the iconic doll, who travels to the real world after experiencing an existential crisis. In the end, she is faced with the choice of becoming human or remaining in Barbieland, and her decision isn't entirely clarified until the final line when she reveals that she is going to the gynecologist, implying that she has developed human genitalia.

Spawn Reboot Nearing "Make Or Break" Development Stage, Says Director

Adam Bentz — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:55:23 GMT

The Spawn reboot is nearing the "make or break" point of its development, says director Todd McFarlane. Based on the comic book by McFarlane, the 1997 superhero film follows a murdered marine (played by Michael Jai White) who is resurrected as the reluctant leader of Hell's army. A follow-up film has been stuck in development hell for years, though McFarlane remains attached as director with Jamie Foxx set to star. However, development was significantly stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, and then the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

How 22 Jump Street's Best Scene Was Made Funnier By 1 Channing Tatum Suggestion

Maxance Vincent — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:21:06 GMT

22 Jump Street co-director Christopher Miller reveals a key suggestion from Channing Tatum that made its best scene so memorable. The sequel's most well-known scene involved Jenko (Channing Tatum) figuring out that Schmidt (Jonah Hill) hooked up with Captain Dickson's (Ice Cube) daughter. He puts two and two together after seeing Schmidt wearing a bulletproof vest and Dickson addressing the elephant in the room. This prompts Jenko to walk around the office to tell everyone about it, turning into one of the most hilarious scenes from the movie.

Margot Robbie Responds To Rumored Ocean's 11 Prequel Role

Adam Bentz — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:45:22 GMT

Margot Robbie responds to her rumored role in the Ocean's Eleven prequel movie. Following the billion-dollar Barbie movie, Robbie is set to reunite with Ryan Gosling in the planned Ocean's Eleven prequel movie, and the two are rumored to be playing Danny Ocean's parents. George Clooney, who starred in the Ocean's trilogy as the titular character, was asked about Robbie and Gosling potentially playing his parents in the prequel movie, and the actor expressed his excitement and said, "It makes sense."

Amber Heard Breaks Silence On Aquaman 2 After Her Mera Return

Andy Behbakht — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:23:33 GMT

With the DCEU officially done, Amber Heard has broken her silence on reprising the role of Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. While it may not have been planned to be the final movie in the DCEU timeline, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom officially finished the decade-old franchise. Despite it being Jason Momoa's final time playing Aquaman, he will seemingly have a role to play in James Gunn's new DC Universe.

Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn DC Universe Future In Serious Doubt After Latest Update

Andy Behbakht — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:05:33 GMT

With James Gunn's DC Universe coming up, Margot Robbie offers a new update as to whether she'll be back as Harley Quinn. The DCEU timeline may be over, following the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but some actors are coming back for Gunn's DC Universe. From Viola Davis' Amanda Waller to John Cena's Peacemaker, Gunn isn't getting rid of everything from the DCEU while rebooting characters like Superman and Batman.

Roger Moore's Silly Crocodile Scene In James Bond Movie Gets A High Score From Animal Expert

Dan Zinski — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:03:42 GMT

Roger Moore's notorious crocodile scene from the James Bond film Live and Let Die gets high marks from an expert. Moore made his 007 debut in 1973’s action-packed 8th Bond film, a globetrotting adventure that took Bond from New York to the Caribbean to New Orleans. Memorable for its villain Kananga (Yaphet Kotto) and some truly amazing boat chases, the film is also remembered for a deeply silly sequence that sees Bond imprisoned at a remote reptile farm where he’s about to be eaten alive, until he makes his escape by running across the backs of several conveniently-placed crocodiles.

Even Dwayne Johnson Is Trashing One Of His Lowest-Rated Movies

Brennan Klein — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:03:03 GMT

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson himself has dissed his 2017 movie Baywatch. The movie star appeared alongside Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the action-comedy, which was based on the beachside television drama of the same name that ran for 11 seasons between 1989 and 2001. The movie, which was not well-received and earned a 17% score on Rotten Tomatoes, followed a group of lifeguards who teamed up to defend their beach from a businesswoman with dastardly plans for the area.

How Barbie Movie's Fate Came Down To One Of The Toughest Target Audiences, Margot Robbie Explains

Ryan Northrup — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:47:41 GMT

Barbie producer and star Margot Robbie reflects on the big target demographic hurdle that she and Greta Gerwig had to overcome during the film's development. Released last year to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, Gerwig's latest movie follows Robbie's titular doll as she travels from Barbieland to the Real World after experiencing an existential crisis.