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entertainment2 days ago•13 min saved

Uncharted's Biggest Misfire: The Wahlberg Cast That Sunk a Franchise

An opinion piece arguing the 2022 Uncharted film stands as one of the worst video-game adaptations, blaming the miscast Mark Wahlberg as Sully (originally intended for Drake) and a decade of behind-the-scenes shuffles—from David O’Russell’s early pitch to Tom Holland’s casting—for a bland, soulless movie with a weak script, lackluster stunts, and direction. It notes fan-made versions (including Nathan Fillion in the Drake role) prove how the material could work, suggests the film’s release during peak Tom Holland fatigue didn’t help, and points out Uncharted is streaming on Hulu while urging viewers to just play the games instead.

via giantfreakinrobot.com|

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entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Scarlett Johansson on 2000s Hollywood: Harsh Looks-Driven Casting, but Change Is Coming

Scarlett Johansson says the early 2000s were a harsh time for young actresses, with looks often dictating roles and women being pigeonholed as bombshells or the other woman; she found refuge in New York theater, learned to wait for the right roles, and notes that by 2026 there are more empowering opportunities for women in film.

via Variety|

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entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

John Leguizamo Reflects on Early Role in 'Regarding Henry' as Humiliating

John Leguizamo reflected on feeling humiliated by his early film role in 'Regarding Henry,' which he felt perpetuated negative Latino stereotypes, highlighting the limited and stereotypical roles available to Latinos in Hollywood at the time. Despite this, he has since dedicated himself to uplifting the Latino community through advocacy and diverse projects.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Bradley Cooper's Nose in 'Jewface' Accusations"

The controversy over the casting of non-Jewish actors as Jewish characters in Hollywood continues to spark debate. The upcoming biopic "Maestro," featuring Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein, has faced criticism for using a prosthetic nose to resemble the legendary composer. Comedian Sarah Silverman and others have raised concerns about the lack of Jewish representation in casting decisions, pointing out the double standard when it comes to cross-racial casting. Israeli actors have also faced criticism for playing non-Jewish roles, particularly Arabs, in Hollywood films. The debate highlights the ongoing struggle for accurate and inclusive representation in the entertainment industry.

via Haaretz|

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