Robert Pattinson agreed to play in Twilight a little too quickly . He had not anticipated the ordeal it would be for him. He found the books completely stupid and hoped the films would move away from them. Once he was stuck in the role and the machine was rolling, he waited for it to end. But with each …
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In the film Hunt for Red October , Sean Connery played a Russian submarine commander. For this role, he decided to wear a wig with a ponytail. He thought it would give an interesting dimension to the character. But he didn’t want to talk to the film’s director, the famous John McTiernan. He feared that the latter would not …
The Pirates of the Caribbean films greatly popularized pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries. They are indeed inspired by real historical facts about pirates of that era, even if there are also inaccuracies, which is normal because it is a fiction, not a documentary. (Who were the real Pirates of the Caribbean?) Why the Caribbean? As seen …
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The story of Pirates of the Caribbean is twisted. It begins in the early 90s. Steven Spielberg receives a script written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. It is inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland. Spielberg is excited by the idea and wants to make the film. He suggests that the role of Jack Sparrow be played …
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Because Disney is a company that sells entertainment to families and they are particularly careful not to offend the sensitivities of children and parents. Therefore, they tend to smooth their products well so that nothing sticks out. Rough edges are not welcome in the world of Disney. After seeing the first rushes of “Pirates of the …
Johnny Depp was very involved in the creation of the character of Jack Sparrow, even creating his look. In particular, he wanted his pirate to have very visible gold teeth. But he anticipated problems with Disney officials, who are notoriously cautious when it comes to taking risks with the public’s sensitivity. A lousy pirate with gold teeth …
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Sherlock Holmes from the Elementary series. Which, by the way, is in my opinion the most masterful interpretation of the role that I have ever seen (by actor Jonny Lee Miller), and a fantastic reinterpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ‘s novel (by series creator Robert Doherty) Without going so far as to say that I really identify with …
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The Strangers: Do you know these kinds of films? Who give you chills without you knowing exactly why, who mark you and who make you uncomfortable at the same time. The Strangers is one of them. He marks you because he pushes his audience to their limits. Telling the story of a series of unexplained murders in the poor Korean …
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Excellent answers have already been provided, so I will allow myself to broaden the subject somewhat and focus on a particularly complex character within Tolkien’s work, and more precisely, the Silmarillion, hoping that you’ll forgive me for being off-topic! I am going to talk about the story of the seven sons of Fëanor, which generally retraces the …
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When Starling Jenkins, one of Johnny Depp’s bodyguards and driver, was called to testify during the trial, he recounted an anecdote that took place on April 22, 2016. He says he arrived in the morning at the star’s penthouse , his apartment in Los Angeles, and was informed by his partner Amber Heard that she had argued …
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