All articles tagged with #biopics
Hollywood is rolling out a quartet of October releases that cast tech moguls—Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes, and Sam Altman—in leading roles, including The Social Reckoning, Artificial, Musk, You Can See Everything, and the Netflix limited series The Altruists; trailers have dropped in quick succession, with early buzz praising Musk and You Can See Everything, while Artificial faces skepticism.
Rotten Tomatoes’ Fall 2026 preview lays out a diverse slate from September to October, featuring survival thrillers, action adventures, sci-fi dramas, biopics, remakes, and major animated releases, signaling a season with both high-stakes blockbusters and award-season hopefuls in genres ranging from horror to family-friendly fantasy.
Matt Johnson’s Tony is a gentle coming-of-age biopic loosely drawn from Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, tracking a formative summer in a 19-year-old Tony’s life in Provincetown 1975. With Dominic Sessa giving a quietly magnetic performance and Antonio Banderas as the patient mentor Ciro, the film elevates a small, human-centered story through lush visuals and a well-curated soundtrack, delivering a satisfying if not groundbreaking portrait of the future chef.
An opinion piece argues that the Michael Jackson biopic Michael proves audiences prefer glossy, hit-driven entertainment over nuanced, controversial storytelling, delivering strong box office despite negative critics’ reviews and echoing a trend where biopics prioritize spectacle (as with Bohemian Rhapsody) over depth, rather than exploring harder truths.
Boxing biopics, especially about real people, tend to perform poorly at the box office, with recent examples like 'Christy' and others struggling despite star power and critical acclaim for some films. The trend suggests audiences may not be as interested in biographical boxing films, although fictional stories like 'Million Dollar Baby' have found success.
Four actresses, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood, and Mia McKenna-Bruce, have joined the cast of 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,' each portraying the wives of the Fab Four during their rise to fame in the 1960s, with the project directed by Sam Mendes and focusing on the band's members' perspectives.
The Los Angeles Times highlights five films about Bob Dylan to watch before the release of "A Complete Unknown," a new biopic directed by James Mangold. These films include Martin Scorsese's "Rolling Thunder Revue," the Coen brothers' "Inside Llewyn Davis," Todd Haynes' "I'm Not There," Larry Charles' "Masked and Anonymous," and D.A. Pennebaker's documentary "Don't Look Back." Each film explores different facets of Dylan's life and music, showcasing his influence on American music and culture.
Barry Keoghan is set to portray Ringo Starr in a series of Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes, as confirmed by Starr himself. The project will feature four separate films, each focusing on a different band member, and will be released by Sony Pictures. While Keoghan's involvement is confirmed, other rumored cast members like Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn have not yet finalized deals. The ambitious project has received approval from the Beatles' label, Apple Corps.
The year 2024 is set to be an exciting one for cinema with a mix of blockbusters like "Madame Web," "Dune: Part Two," and "Deadpool 3," biopics such as "Bob Marley: One Love" and "Back To Black," potential cult classics including "Mickey 17" and "Joker: Folie à Deux," crowd-pleasing comedies like "Good Grief" and "Challengers," movie musicals "Mean Girls" and "Wicked: Part One," and haunting horrors "Love Lies Bleeding" and "Beetlejuice 2." This diverse lineup promises something for every moviegoer, from superhero fans to those looking for deep emotional narratives or a good laugh.
Adam Driver has addressed the coincidence of playing Italian characters in two recent biopics, "House of Gucci" and "Ferrari," stating that his choice in roles is not strategic but rather based on the opportunity to work with acclaimed directors like Ridley Scott and Michael Mann. He expressed indifference to the pattern of playing Italians, emphasizing his focus on the quality of the projects and filmmakers rather than the nationality of the characters. Despite the attention it has received, Driver clarified that he has also starred in other films set in different contexts between these two roles.
Adele has revealed that she is not interested in filming biopics and has only one movie role in mind, which she wants to do with a notable filmmaker who is not mentally ready to write the script yet. She believes she would do really well in that role. Adele also explains that she doesn't want to play famous musicians in biopics because it would be too obvious and she wouldn't want to sing as herself. Despite not pursuing acting, Adele has previously won an Oscar for writing a song for the movie Skyfall.
This article highlights five biopics about real criminals, showcasing the challenging roles played by actors in portraying these notorious individuals. From Charlize Theron's portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" to Zac Efron's surprising performance as Ted Bundy in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," these movies delve into the minds of criminals and their heinous acts. Other notable biopics mentioned include "Dahmer," "Helter Skelter," and "10 Rillington Place," each featuring actors who took on the difficult task of embodying these dark characters.