Do you recognize the name Maria de Medeiros? No? That’s understandable, honestly. The actress hasn’t made too much of a mark in the American movie scene since her role in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction as Butch’s girlfriend, Fabienne. With a role in one of Tarantino’s most acclaimed works, why didn’t the star catch on?
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Whatever Happened To Gene Hackman?
Gene Hackman is alive and well (knock on wood) at 93 years old. Where’s he been for the past twenty years though? With the legendary actor’s last film credit being Welcome to Mooseport with Ray Romano in 2004, he’s been out of the spotlight for nearly twenty years. A long time for anyone, much less a multi-award-winning actor, so what’s Gene been keeping occupied with?
One of the Most Iconic Lines in Robocop Wasn’t Intentional
Paul Verhoeven’s Robocop is a masterpiece of not just an action sci-fi film, but a satiric take on law enforcement and standards for justice in America. While it’s iconic in its own right because of the clever writing and direction by Verhoeven, the Dutch director did have some misunderstandings when it came to English colloquialisms.
Viewers Are Completely Missing The Point of The Menu’s Satire
The Menu is a critical darling at the moment, with critics and audiences raving about the dark satire film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, but it seems a lot of people are kind of missing the point. The story is so much more than a dining experience from hell and a cheeseburger.
How Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Lost Himself To Hollywood
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: the man, the myth, the mineral. Born into a family of professional wrestlers in 1972, he would go on to fame under his nickname in the WWE before moving into film, creating a box office juggernaut. Where does Dwayne Johnson fall in terms of movies though? Muscled action star, tough funny guy, or just some generic in-between?
She Played Gogo in Kill Bill. See Chiaki Kuriyama Now at 38
Chiaki Kuriyama isn’t a well-known name in America outside her small part in Kill Bill Volume One (which was a hell of an impression) but the actress is a major star in her home country of Japan.
She Played Phoebe on Friends. See Lisa Kudrow Now at 59
Lisa Kudrow is best known for playing the lovable, quirky character Phoebe Buffay on the hit sitcom Friends, but the actress got her start as a member of the improv group, The Groundlings. She made people worldwide sing about “smelly cats,” but where is she now?
Why Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Refuses To Work With James Cameron Again
James Cameron and nearly killing actors by drowning or some other water-related death, name a more iconic duo. Over thirty years before he would revolutionize underwater filming with Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron went all in for The Abyss in 1989, making one of the most hellish productions in history.
Whatever Happened to Jussie Smollett?
Anyone who was watching the news in 2019 probably remembers the case of Jussie Smollett and his allegations that he was attacked by supporters of then President Donald Trump. At the time Smollett was a well known actor thanks to his role on the hit TV show Empire. Much has happened since then, but fans and people who were interested in the incident are wondering what the once promising actor is up to now.
Whatever Happened To Miko Hughes, ‘Gage’ From Pet Cemetery?
Miko Hughes has one of those faces that every child of the 90s remembers! Whether he was a creepy kid slashing his way through horror movies or the lovable brat antagonizing the Tanner kids in Full House, Hughes raised the bar for child actors, ultimately becoming one of the most prolific in history!
What Ever Happened To Cynthia Rhodes?
In the heyday of the 1980s and early 1990s, Cynthia Rhodes was a radiant star who illuminated the silver screen with her exceptional talent, electrifying performances, and a captivating presence.
Whatever Happened To Bolo Yeung? (2023 Update)
In the golden era of martial arts cinema, a few names stood out, casting long shadows over the silver screen. Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li are often the first to come to mind.
But for those who delved deeper into the genre, another name was equally unforgettable: Bolo Yeung. With his chiseled physique, menacing glare and his roles in classics like “Enter the Dragon” and “Bloodsport,” Yeung became a household name in the 1970s and 1980s.