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entertainment2 years ago

Tom Holland shines in gripping miniseries 'The Crowded Room' despite bad storytelling.

Apple TV+ releases psychological mystery series "The Crowded Room" starring Tom Holland, while "Tribunal Justice" features Judge Judy's son dispensing verdicts. "Renfield" is a horror comedy with Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage, while the NBA Finals continue with the Denver Nuggets leading 2-1. Streaming options include "Silo," "Flamin' Hot," "Human Resources," "The Lake," "Match Me in Miami," and "The Snoopy Show."

via TV Insider|
#entertainment#judge-judy#nba-finals
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Earliest Memory: Seeing Faces in the Dark from Inside the Womb

Nicolas Cage revealed in an interview with Stephen Colbert that his earliest childhood memory is being in his mother's womb and feeling like he could see faces in the dark. He also shared his thoughts on what happens when we die, saying that he likes to think the spark that animates our bodies continues to go on. Cage's latest film, "Renfield," has underperformed at the box office.

via Variety|
#childhood-memory#death#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Financial Woes Led to "Crummy" Movie Roles

Nicolas Cage revealed in an interview with 60 Minutes that he took on "crummy" movie roles to pay off his debts after being overinvested in real estate. Instead of filing for bankruptcy, he moved to Las Vegas and worked non-stop, filming three or four movies a year. Cage also discussed his new movie Renfield and his critically-acclaimed role in Pig, stating that he felt he was doing exactly what he cared about in the latter. He admitted that his financial troubles were a "dark time" but that work was always his "guardian angel."

via Daily Mail|
#entertainment#financial-troubles#movie-roles
film2 years ago

Stephen King and Bruce Campbell rave about "Evil Dead Rise" in new review.

Nicholas Hoult shared a deleted dance sequence from the end credits of Universal's "Renfield," a modern-day adventure story that is comedic in tone and based on an original pitch from "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman. The film follows Dracula's loyal servant, Renfield, played by Hoult, as he tries to end his codependency with his narcissistic boss, played by Nicolas Cage. The deleted scene shows Renfield dancing in the streets after his triumphant battle with the Lobos at Mulate's restaurant. The film is out now in theaters.

via Bloody Disgusting|
#comedy#deleted-scene#dracula
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Quirky Performance in 'Renfield' Gives Vampires a Makeover

Nicolas Cage's latest film, Renfield, showcases the constant evolution of vampires in pop culture, from scary to sexy to silly and back again. Cage's performance carries the film, which is marketed as a horror comedy but leans more towards absurdity than scares. As the genre continues to cycle through satire, the author longs for a return to the sincerity and fear of the original vampire folklore.

via The Daily Beast|
#entertainment#film-industry#nicolas-cage
movies2 years ago

Nicolas Cage shines in quirky vampire comedy 'Renfield'

William Ragsdale, star of the 1985 classic vampire movie Fright Night, makes a cameo appearance in Universal's Renfield as an elderly priest who meets a gruesome end at the hands of Nicolas Cage's Dracula. Ragsdale's character is credited as "Older Priest" in the film. Renfield is a modern monster tale that explores the relationship between Dracula and his loyal servant, Renfield. The film is directed by Chris McKay and based on an original pitch from The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman.

via Bloody Disgusting|
#dracula#fright-night#movies
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Biggest Regrets in His Acting Career

Nicolas Cage expressed regret over his infamous cockroach-eating scene in the 1988 film "Vampire's Kiss," saying he will never do it again. In his new film "Renfield," insect-eating is also featured, but it's Nicholas Hoult who eats bugs throughout the movie. Cage revealed that he had crickets that were "quite yummy," but he won't be eating any bugs on screen again.

via HuffPost|
#entertainment#insect-eating#nicolas-cage
entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring the World of Renfield: From Post-Credit Scenes to Dracula Wardrobe Inspiration"

Renfield, the latest film adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, does not have a post-credit scene. However, the credits feature a montage of deleted scenes, including a musical number that was cut from the film. Despite mixed reviews, the film has merits, such as its unique premise and tight runtime. Renfield is a direct sequel to the 1931 Dracula film, and Nicolas Cage channels Bela Lugosi's performance as Count Dracula.

via The Mary Sue|
#bram-stoker#entertainment#nicholas-hoult
entertainment2 years ago

'Super Mario Bros.' Movie Dominates Box Office with $87 Million in Second Weekend

The Super Mario Bros. Movie dominates the box office with $87 million in its second weekend, while Renfield disappoints with a $7.7 million opening despite a $65 million budget. The Pope's Exorcist and John Wick: Chapter 4 also debuted, with the former earning $9.1 million and the latter adding $7.925 million to its total. Air and Suzume round out the top five, while Beau Is Afraid has a strong opening in limited release.

via Variety|
#box-office#entertainment#horror-comedy
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Regrettable Moments on Screen

Ben Schwartz, who plays a New Orleans gangster named Teddy Lobo in the new horror-comedy Renfield, says it was "an absolute joy" to be strangled by Nicolas Cage, who plays Count Dracula. Schwartz explains that Cage goes "110 percent into whatever role he is," making it easy to respond to his performance. Renfield, which also stars Nicholas Hoult as Dracula's assistant, is a contemporary take on the Dracula story and is currently in theaters.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#ben-schwartz#count-dracula#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

'Super Mario Bros. Movie' dominates box office for second week in a row with impressive drop.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to dominate the box office for the second week in a row, becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation in cinematic history with $500 million globally. The Pope's Exorcist and Renfield follow in second and third place, respectively, while Suzume and Air round out the top five.

via New York Post |
#box-office#entertainment#renfield
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Regrettable Artistic Sacrifice: Eating Live Cockroaches.

Nicolas Cage, while promoting his new film Renfield, revealed that he regrets eating a cockroach in his 1988 film Vampire's Kiss. He saw it as a business decision to get a reaction from the audience, but he will never do it again. In Renfield, Nicholas Hoult's character eats bugs that were made from food humans normally eat. Cage believes that insects could solve world starvation if people could get over their fear of eating them.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#insect-eating#nicolas-cage
film2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's One Big Regret in 'Vampire's Kiss' and 'Renfield'

Before starring in Renfield, Nicolas Cage played a literary agent who believes he's turning into a vampire in the cult classic Vampire's Kiss. Despite initial doubts from the film's team, Cage landed the lead role and committed fully to the part, even insisting on eating a live cockroach on camera. The film flopped upon release but gained a following through home video and HBO. Cage's commitment to the role left a lasting impression on the film's producers and co-stars.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#commitment#cult-classic#film
entertainment2 years ago

Nicolas Cage's Regrettable Cockroach Eating Stunt for 'Vampire's Kiss'

Nicolas Cage has stated that he will never eat a live cockroach again, referring to the scene in the 1988 comedy film Vampire's Kiss where he ate a live cockroach. Cage revealed that he ate the bug twice because the director pranked him, but he regrets doing it and is sorry he did it at all. Despite this, Cage will play the role of Dracula in the upcoming film Renfield.

via ComingSoon.net|
#acting#cockroach#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Nicholas Hoult's Missed Opportunities in Hollywood Blockbusters

Nicholas Hoult, star of Renfield, reveals that he missed out on potentially career-changing roles in The Batman, Top Gun: Maverick, and Mission Impossible due to scheduling conflicts. Despite this, he has an impressive resume with roles in The Favourite and upcoming horror remake Nosferatu, and is set to star in Clint Eastwood's next film, Juror No. 2.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#mission-impossible#nicholas-hoult