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Top 5 most convincing performances of musicians in film

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William Fanelli with his top five most convincing performances of musicians in film… Bennett Miller’s Whiplash has certainly resonated with audiences since its release in theaters late last year. The film follows a young drummer who, in his pursuit to master his instrument, crosses paths with a sadomasochistic music instructor when he enrolls in an […]

BAFTAS 2015: J.K. Simmons talks topping his performance in Whiplash and “his tempo”

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Congratulations to the wonderful J.K. Simmons on picking up the Best Supporting Actor award at last night’s 68th British Academy Film Awards for his role in Whiplash! Before he went in to collect his award, Flickering Myth caught up with him on the red carpet to discuss the movie, topping that performance and what exactly […]

J.K. Simmons talks Kong: Skull Island, reveals 1970s setting

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Fresh from his Best Supporting Actor nomination for Whiplash, J.K. Simmons has been speaking to MTV about his upcoming role in the King Kong film Kong: Skull Island, revealing that it will take place in 1970s Detroit. “When it first came to my attention, ‘There’s interest in you for a new ‘King Kong,’ I thought, […]

J.K. Simmons playing Santa Claus alongside Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in Red One

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Having kicked off production earlier this week on the Dwayne Johnson-led holiday action movie Red One, The Rock has now announced on social media that Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons has joined the cast of the Amazon film in the role of Santa Claus. Officially announcing the start of filming, Johnson shared several images to his Instagram […]

J.K. Simmons talks Justice League, says Commissioner Gordon will interact with most of the team

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As production continues on Justice League, ET caught up with our new Commissioner Gordon, J.K. Simmons, who revealed that he’s wrapped filming on his part in the DC blockbuster. Simmons also spoke about working with director Zack Snyder, and revealed that Gordon will interact with most of the Justice League, although primarily with Ben Affleck’s Batman. […]

Whiplash causes Academy friction, deemed “adapted” screenplay

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Deadline reports today that Whiplash, Damien Chazelle’s superb Sundance winner, has been somewhat surprisingly classified by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as an adapted script, rather than a original screenplay. Even stranger still was that the Academy apparently didn’t inform the director or the films distributor, Sony Pictures Classics, about the decision […]

New trailer for Shudder’s Lovecraftian horror Glorious starring Ryan Kwanten and J.K. Simmons

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With a little over two weeks to go until Glorious premieres on Shudder, a new trailer has been released for Rebekah McKendry’s Lovecraftian horror starring Ryan Kwanten and J.K. Simmons. Described by our own Matt Rodgers as “Shutter Island in a shitter” in his ★★★★ review, the film sees Kwanten as a man locked inside […]

Lovecraftian horror in a restroom in trailer for Shudder’s Glorious starring Ryan Kwanten and J.K. Simmons

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Ahead of its world premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, a trailer, poster and images have been released for Shudder’s upcoming Lovecraftian horror Glorious. Directed by Rebekah McKendry, the film stars Ryan Kwanten as a heartbroken man who finds himself trapped in a remote rest stop bathroom with a mysterious figure (J.K. Simmons) who speaks […]

Movie Review – Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

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Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, 2022. Directed by Akiva Schaffer. Starring John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Will Arnett, Eric Bana, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, KiKi Layne, Flula Borg, and Dennis Haysbert. SYNOPSIS: Thirty years after their popular television show ended, chipmunks Chip and Dale live very different lives. When a cast member from the […]

Movie Review – Marmaduke (2022)

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Marmaduke, 2022. Directed by Mark Dippé. Featuring the voice talents of Pete Davidson, J.K. Simmons, Julie Nathanson, David Koechner, Erin Fitzgerald, Mary Hart, Jason Anthony, Shelby Young, Sabra May, Terri Douglas, Brian Hull, Stephen Stanton, Andrew Morgado, Sumalee Montano, Johnny Yong Bosch, Nika Futterman, Melissa Disney, and Fred Tatasciore. SYNOPSIS: A legendary dog trainer believes […]