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20 groundbreaking LGBTQ+ characters from the TV & film world
The LGBTQ+ community has had a very vexed relationship with popular culture. For a very long time, members of the community were either not represented at all or were shown to be disturbed or villainous. However, the past couple of decades have seen a sea-change in representation, and though there’s been some backsliding, there are more LGBTQ+ figures on TV than ever before. As Pride Month is around the corner, it’s worth looking back at some of the most groundbreaking figures in film and TV and appreciating just how far society has come and how far it still has to go.
20 underrated movie performances
These actors are great, but their great work doesn't always get recognized. Each of them delivered an underrated movie performance.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 1
Jake Gyllenhaal's "Road House" sequel lands Guy Ritchie as director
The "Road House" franchise is getting another film and they have landed a well-known director to add to the canon.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 30
Guy Ritchie will direct 'Road House 2,' Jake Gyllenhaal returning as Dalton
During his career Guy Ritchie has directed a fight scene or two….hundred. The man knows his way around a brawl!
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 2
Complete History of Spider-Man From Comics to Screen: Total Breakdown
Spider-Man is one of the most iconic superheroes of all time—but he didn’t start out that way. When Marvel Comics introduced him in Amazing Fantasy #15 back in 1962, no one expected a skinny teenager in red-and-blue tights to change the game.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 27
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's ‘Othello’ becomes top-grossing play in Broadway history
It's official: Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has become the top-grossing (eight performance) play in Broadway history.
Good grief: 20 films that can help viewers process trauma
The best films that contend with trauma also demonstrate how much this is a key part of many people’s experiences, giving viewers more nuanced and poignant understanding of the role it plays in human psychology.
20 accidental movie filming mishaps that were left in the final cut
Sometimes, what happens on accident is better than what's planned. These films wouldn't be the same without their accidents.
Watch at your own risk: 20 movies that will ruin your day
While many people watch movies to escape from the miseries of everyday life and find some measure of happiness, some seek out movies designed to ruin someone’s day. Such films are important reminders that the job of the cinema is to explore the human condition, both the good and the bad.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 3
Aaron Taylor-Johnson found Nocturnal Animals role ‘really, really difficult’
Aaron Taylor-Johnson found the role of serial killer Ray Marcus in ‘Nocturnal Animals’ “really, really difficult”. The 34-year-old actor starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon and Isla Fisher in Tom Ford’s 2016 crime-thriller as the serial killer, though struggled to portray such a vicious character and felt “so out of [his] depth”.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 26
Here’s 13 Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Movies You Can Stream for Free Right Now
‘Tis the season to curl up on the couch with snacks, apple cider, and a blanket so you can tune into your favorite spooky and scary movies. But, with the constant price hikes and sharing crackdowns from streaming services, that’s not as easy anymore.
The 20 best movies about extreme weather
Given the enormous influence that weather and the climate have on human behavior and society, it’s not surprising to find Hollywood repeatedly turning to extreme weather and natural disasters in search of exciting stories.
The 20 most soul-crushing movies
While sometimes films can engender happiness and joy, they can also plumb the darker, more sinister aspects of the human mind and condition. It’s thus worth looking at soul-crushing films. They reveal how movies can reflect the world's best and worst and the audiences who watch them.
These 23 celebrities would win 'Best Smile' in a Hollywood yearbook
Many of the world's collective favorite famous people most likely scored "Best Smile" when they were younger. If not, it's time to reward them now because these celebrities would win "Best Smile" if there were a Hollywood yearbook.
The 20 best LGBTQ+ couples in movies
There has been an increasing amount of attention paid to queer love in all of its forms — the joyous and the tragic — allowing audiences to see the many forms it can take. It’s thus taking a look back at the best queer couples in the movies.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 22, 2024
‘Presumed Innocent’ on Apple TV+: Trailer, Cast, Premiere Date & More
Jake Gyllenhaal is ready for his close-up… on the small screen this time. Yep, that’s right. He can no longer be considered one of those movies-only actors resisting the television world anymore because he’s starring in Apple TV+‘s adaptation of Presumed Innocent .
Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 14, 2024
A ROAD HOUSE Sequel With Jake Gyllenhaal Is Happening at Amazon MGM Studios
I have a confession. I actually liked Prime Video’s Road House movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal. I went into it wanting to watch something with little to no plot and a maximum amount of punching.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / April 3, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal Signs First Look Deal with Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios are capitalizing on the success of Road House becoming the most-watched film on Prime Video by staying in business with Jake Gyllenhaal.
MMA News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
Amazon says Conor McGregor's ‘Road House’ remake is breaking records
The “Road House” remake featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been out for a little over two weeks, and in that time, it’s already setting records.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 19, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal’s ROAD HOUSE Is a Remake Worthy of the Original
The thing you have to understand about the original 1989 Road House is that Patrick Swayze ripped a guy’s throat out with his barehand. That’s what we call a “legacy.” It’s a legacy that means something.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 6, 2024
First Look at Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent
The first images of Jake Gyllenhaal’s next project have released. In Apple TV+ miniseries Presumed Innocent, Gyllenhaal plays Rusty Sabich, a chief deputy prosecutor accused of a horrific murder.
The creepiest smiles in movies
The creepy smile is a trope that’s old as the medium of movies. Here are the best smiles that made us think of the worst things in movies.
The most memorable Jake Gyllenhaal roles
Jake Gyllenhaal has proven capable of doing action and serious drama in equal measure. He’s racked up money starring in blockbusters and gotten awards love.
20 facts you might not know about 'Doctor Strange'
Doctor Strange was another shot at bringing a new character into the MCU, one of the bolder swings. Here are 20 facts about Doctor Strange plucked from the Fourth Dimension.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2021
Jake Gyllenhaal says acting in 'Spider-Man' was 'hard': 'I remember not being able to remember my lines'
Gyllenhaal discussed difficulties while filming "Spider-Man: Far From Home."
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