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Most folks love movies; some good, some not so good. If the film is good, we usually feel a transcendental kinship to the actors, and to a lesser extent, the directors. The better the actors, directors the more we are drawn to their brilliance, like a moth to a flame.

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Most folks love movies; some good, some not so good. If the film is good, we usually feel a transcendental kinship to the actors, and to a lesser extent, the directors. The better the actors, directors the more we are drawn to their brilliance, like a moth to a flame.

Legendary actor Tom Hanks stood up for “nepo babies” in a recent interview, arguing that it wasn’t nepotism so much as the fact that the Hollywood film industry, like any other industry, had the potential to be a “family business” of sorts.
Legendary actor Tom Hanks stood up for “nepo babies” in a recent interview, arguing that it wasn’t nepotism so much as the fact that the Hollywood film industry, like any other industry, had the potential to be a “family business” of sorts.
 
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista (Batista in the WWE ring) told GQ Magazine that after playing the role of Drax the Destroyer for a decade, he was relieved to be waving goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista (Batista in the WWE ring) told GQ Magazine that after playing the role of Drax the Destroyer for a decade, he was relieved to be waving goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
 
Director Tim Burton is a Hollywood mainstay, but that wasn’t always the case. Now the 64-year-old is reflecting on one of his first big projects and how he was treated by actor Jack Nicholson.
Director Tim Burton is a Hollywood mainstay, but that wasn’t always the case. Now the 64-year-old is reflecting on one of his first big projects and how he was treated by actor Jack Nicholson.
 
Actor Jeremy Renner, 51, was reportedly attempting to dig his car from the deep snow at his home in Reno, Nevada, when the snowcat he was using ran over him and caused extensive injuries.
Actor Jeremy Renner, 51, was reportedly attempting to dig his car from the deep snow at his home in Reno, Nevada, when the snowcat he was using ran over him and caused extensive injuries.
 
Paramount Global reported that 7.4 million people tuned in to the premiere episode Sunday, including viewers from three Paramount Network telecasts, CMT, and streaming on Paramount+, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Paramount Global reported that 7.4 million people tuned in to the premiere episode Sunday, including viewers from three Paramount Network telecasts, CMT, and streaming on Paramount+, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
 
Legendary actor Harrison Ford said in a recent interview that at 80 years old he does not want to reinvent himself and just wants to work as much as possible.
Legendary actor Harrison Ford said in a recent interview that at 80 years old he does not want to reinvent himself and just wants to work as much as possible.
 
English actress Helena Bonham Carter is speaking out against cancel culture, especially as it relates to her frequent co-star Johnny Depp and author J.K. Rowling.
English actress Helena Bonham Carter is speaking out against cancel culture, especially as it relates to her frequent co-star Johnny Depp and author J.K. Rowling.
 
“True Blood” actor Joe Manganiello posted a heartfelt tribute to NFL legend — and friend — Franco Harris, sharing just how much the football great’s friendship had meant to him over the years.
“True Blood” actor Joe Manganiello posted a heartfelt tribute to NFL legend — and friend — Franco Harris, sharing just how much the football great’s friendship had meant to him over the years.
 
Legendary actor Tom Cruise filmed a special thank you message released over the weekend to fans who watched “Top Gun: Maverick” in theaters over the summer.
Legendary actor Tom Cruise filmed a special thank you message released over the weekend to fans who watched “Top Gun: Maverick” in theaters over the summer.
 
Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage revealed in a recent interview that, as a child, he had truly believed that he was from another planet.
Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage revealed in a recent interview that, as a child, he had truly believed that he was from another planet.
 
A civil jury concluded Thursday that actor Kevin Spacey did not molest actor Anthony Rapp decades ago when Rapp was a teenager.
A civil jury concluded Thursday that actor Kevin Spacey did not molest actor Anthony Rapp decades ago when Rapp was a teenager.
 
Embattled actor Kevin Spacey maintained his innocence, claiming in court on Monday that his publicist was the one who made him apologize to actor Anthony Rapp, who has accused him of sexual assault and is suing for $40 million in damages.
Embattled actor Kevin Spacey maintained his innocence, claiming in court on Monday that his publicist was the one who made him apologize to actor Anthony Rapp, who has accused him of sexual assault and is suing for $40 million in damages.
 
Tom Hanks definitely got everyone’s attention when he said he’s made “a ton” of films during his career but only called four of them “pretty good.”
Tom Hanks definitely got everyone’s attention when he said he’s made “a ton” of films during his career but only called four of them “pretty good.”
 
Iconic actor Brad Pitt continues to play a plethora of roles broadening his repertoire, expanding his range as an actor as he grows into middle age.
Iconic actor Brad Pitt continues to play a plethora of roles broadening his repertoire, expanding his range as an actor as he grows into middle age.
 
Regardless of whether one appreciates the nuanced work of the eclectic Austin, Texas Writer /Director, one must admit that his films are at least unique in their construction, their quality.
Regardless of whether one appreciates the nuanced work of the eclectic Austin, Texas Writer /Director, one must admit that his films are at least unique in their construction, their quality.
 
Australia is a rather large country, with a rather sparse population leading one to query: What doth they produce? One product in particular is their actors. They export a good many actors.
Australia is a rather large country, with a rather sparse population leading one to query: What doth they produce? One product in particular is their actors. They export a good many actors.
 
Clint Eastwood began as a popular television actor during the 'Golden Age' of television, staring as Rowdy Yates, on the fabulous T.V. Western "Rawhide".
Clint Eastwood began as a popular television actor during the 'Golden Age' of television, staring as Rowdy Yates, on the fabulous T.V. Western "Rawhide".
 
Often described as the modern day Jimmy Stewart, Tom Hanks has the versatility of character adaptation to play roles that his audience identify with, especially in roles that offer him the range to be the quintessential American.
Often described as the modern day Jimmy Stewart, Tom Hanks has the versatility of character adaptation to play roles that his audience identify with, especially in roles that offer him the range to be the quintessential American.
 
Robert Duvall has the rarefied purpose of being among a handful of my favorite actors.
 
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