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20 Robert Pattinson films everyone should see at least once

20 Robert Pattinson films everyone should see at least once

Robert Pattinson began his career as a Hollywood heartthrob, thanks to the success of the Twilight movies, but the British star has unexpectedly become one of the most impressive actors working in the industry today. 

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 14
THE ODYSSEY Film Adds SONS OF ANARCHY and WALKING DEAD Alum Ryan Hurst to Cast

THE ODYSSEY Film Adds SONS OF ANARCHY and WALKING DEAD Alum Ryan Hurst to Cast

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey film is continuing to expand its cast with some excellent actors. The latest to join the roster is Ryan Hurst, whom most people know from Sons of Anarchy.

Entertainment News / Bloody Elbow / February 24
Fighter played by The Rock in new movie beat Kurt Angle in wrestling match before UFC fame

Fighter played by The Rock in new movie beat Kurt Angle in wrestling match before UFC fame

Benny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ is set to release this year with the A24 distributed biopic seeing Dwayne Johnson play the role of Mark Kerr. Kerr

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 19
First-Look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s Next Film

First-Look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s Next Film

The first look for Christopher Nolan’s next hero is here. Matt Damon will star as Odysseus in Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, which is what Nerdist predicted!

Entertainment News / IndieWire / February 12

Andy Kaufman’s Comedic Legacy Is Captured by EPs Morgan Neville and Josh & Benny Safdie in ‘Thank You Very Much’ — Watch Trailer

Alex Braverman makes his feature directorial debut with the documentary that premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 5
Guessing Roles for Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY Cast: Who Plays Who in the Movie?

Guessing Roles for Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY Cast: Who Plays Who in the Movie?

Christopher Nolan has made some pretty epic films, but his next movie will literally be one of the most famous epics in history. He’s taking a world-class cast around the globe to bring Homer’s The Odyssey to the screen.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 30

Josh and Benny Safdie Are Back in the World of ‘Uncut Gems’ with Peacock Series ‘Superfakes’

The filmmakers are executive producers on the show created by "Beef" co-executive producer Alice Ju.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 30
Benny Safdie lands role in Sir Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

Benny Safdie lands role in Sir Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

Benny Safdie has joined the cast of Sir Christopher Nolan's movie 'The Odyssey'. The 38-year-old star will reunite with the acclaimed filmmaker after featuring in his 2023 historical epic 'Oppenheimer' as he boards Nolan's adaptation of Homer's poem – which follows Odysseus' journey home following the Trojan War.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / November 11

Benny Safdie Says Extras Didn’t Recognize Dwayne Johnson in Makeup on ‘The Smashing Machine’ Set

"I remember him walking around and you’d hear people saying, ‘When’s The Rock going to get here?,'" the director said of his MMA biopic for A24.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / August 21

Adam Sandler Confirms Benny Safdie Is in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ and Says That His Josh Safdie Baseball Film Is ‘Hopefully Going to Come Back’

Adam Sandler speaks to IndieWire at the New York City premiere of his latest Netflix comedy special, "Adam Sandler: Love You."

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 12
‘Interview With the Vampire’ & ‘Hacks’ Win Big in 2024 Dorian TV Awards

‘Interview With the Vampire’ & ‘Hacks’ Win Big in 2024 Dorian TV Awards

Interview With the Vampire and Hacks are the big winners from the 2024 Dorian TV Awards, the official awards of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / July 16

Timothée Chalamet to Star in Ping Pong Film by A24

Timothée Chalamet is set to star in a sports biopic about ping pong legend Marty Reisman. The film, called Marty Supreme, was announced in a tweet by A24, embedded below.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / May 31

The Curse’ Finale That Came Out of Nowhere: Benny Safdie Reveals All

Here's why the surreal ending was vital to the show and how it required months of careful planning. 

Entertainment News / IndieWire / May 21

‘The Smashing Machine’ First Look: Dwayne Johnson Returns to His Wrestling Roots for Benny Safdie’s Biopic

Safdie's solo directorial debut for A24 centers on MMA legend Mark Kerr, portrayed by Johnson.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / February 28, 2024
Buddy Duress Dies: ‘Good Time’ & ‘Heaven Knows What’ Actor Was 38

Buddy Duress Dies: ‘Good Time’ & ‘Heaven Knows What’ Actor Was 38

Buddy Duress, an actor best known for starring opposite Robert Pattinson in the Safdie brothers 2017 film Good Time, has died. He was 38. The actor’s brother, Christopher Stathis, confirmed the passing with People on Tuesday, February 27, revealing Duress died of “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November 2023.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / February 26, 2024

Did Benny Safdie Attend the Independent Spirit Awards as His Character from ‘The Curse’?

It's totally possible that wasn’t a Safdie, but Dougie Schecter from “The Curse.”

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 12, 2024

‘The Curse’ Finale Soars to an Unforgettable Ending — Spoilers

In the lead-up to Episode 10, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie set a high bar for their much-anticipated conclusion. Now, we can safely say they cleared it.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / January 12, 2024

‘The Curse’ Finale Is Out of This World and Deeply Frustrating

Final episode of Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and Benny Safdie’s tough-to-watch Showtime series raises a number of questions that may not have answers

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 4, 2024

Dwayne Johnson Admits He Was a ‘F*cking Asshole’ to Benny Safdie Before Agreeing to Make ‘The Smashing Machine’

The wrestler-turned-Hollywood star is set to star in Safdie's upcoming film about MMA legend Mark Kerr for A24.

Entertainment News / Wrestling News / December 13, 2023

The Rock to portray a former UFC fighter in A24's movie directed by Benny Safdie

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has another Hollywood role lined up. On Wednesday, it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that the former WWE star is slated to portray an MMA fighter in a drama that will come from A24, the same studio that made “The Iron Claw” film about the rise and fall of the Von Erich family.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / December 1, 2023

‘The Curse’ Recap: Benny Safdie’s Dougie Makes an Ugly Confession

Fourth episode of the Showtime series (on Paramount+) also sees Emma Stone’s Whitney have her dreams dashed and Nathan Fielder’s Asher fail, again

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