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'Harold And Maude' Star Bud Cort Dies At Age 77: Report 'Harold And Maude' Star Bud Cort Dies At Age 77: Report
'Harold And Maude' Star Bud Cort Dies At Age 77: Report Bud Cort, best known for his unforgettable role in the cult classic “Harold and Maude,” died in Connecticut after a long illness, according to reports.  Cort, born Walter Edward Cox in the Westchester County city of Rye, New York, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the age of 77, Variety reported.  He grew up in Westchester, attended school in New Rochelle, and later adopted the stage name Bud Cort to avoid confusion with character actor Wally Cox, according to the outlet. Cort became a defining face of 1970s cinema with his portrayal of Harold, a death-obsessed 20-year-old who for…
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies Terence Stamp, the charismatic actor whose icy stare and commanding presence electrified screens from ‘60s through the blockbuster era of Superman, died on Sunday, Aug. 17. His family confirmed his death, at age 87, to The New York Times. No place or cause of death was given. Best known to millions as the fearsome General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), Stamp’s career spanned six decades.  His chilling demand, “Kneel before Zod!” became a cult catchphrase and marked his early acclaim and later reinvention. Born in London’s East End in 1938, Stamp survived the Blit…
The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits
The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits Gotham’s dark knight is gearing up for another cinematic adventure.  Warner Bros. has officially set the release date for The Batman: Part II, with the highly anticipated sequel now scheduled to swoop into theaters on October 1, 2027 Pre-production has already begun in the United Kingdom, and principal photography is scheduled to kick off on January 1, 2026.  Director Matt Reeves returns to helm the follow-up, promising a deeper dive into Gotham’s fractured soul.  The sequel will pick up after the catastrophic flood unleashed by the Riddler in the first film, according to …
MAGA Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide MAGA Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide
Maga Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide Superman soared into theaters this weekend and had a record-breaking debut — despite some political opposition.  DC Studios is off to a great start under director James Gunn, notching a $122 million opening weekend stateside, while garnering a massive $217 million across the globe, according to projections, EW reported.  The impressive haul comes despite what right-wing media reported.  "I went to the Yankees-Mets game ... And you should see the people sitting for "God Bless America," Fox pundit Kellyanne Conway said, before throwing more shade at the movie. "And …
Enjoy $1 Movies, Family Fun All Summer Long: Here's How Enjoy $1 Movies, Family Fun All Summer Long: Here's How
Enjoy $1 Movies, Family Fun All Summer Long: Here's How There's an affordable way to beat the heat with your kids over the summer at the movies. Regal Cinemas has brought back its $1 Summer Movie Express. The discounted movies will be available through Wednesday, August 6. Each week, participating Regal theatres will show select family movies for just $1 at the first showing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The lineup includes popular animated hits and new releases returning to the big screen for a limited time. The 2025 Summer Movie Express includes: Despicable Me 4 If Kung Fu Panda 4 Leo Minions: The Rise of Gru Paddington in Peru…
The Weeknd’s 2025 Summer Tour Is A Must-See Spectacle—Here’s Where To Get Tickets Now The Weeknd’s 2025 Summer Tour Is A Must-See Spectacle—Here’s Where To Get Tickets Now
The Weeknd’s 2025 Summer Tour Is A Must-See Spectacle—Here’s Where To Get Tickets Now If you haven’t seen The Weeknd live, this summer might be your best shot. The global superstar is bringing his After Hours Til Dawn tour to stadiums across the U.S., with several Northeast stops lined up. Tickets are moving fast on StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats so don’t wait. The tour supports his newest album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," released in January 2025. It closes out the trilogy that began with "After Hours" and continued with "Dawn FM." The sound is moody, massive, and packed with guests like Florence and the Machine, Future, and Lana Del Rey, among others.  It’s the kind of …
'Dogma', Cult Classic Directed By NJ's Kevin Smith Gets Re-Release 'Dogma', Cult Classic Directed By NJ's Kevin Smith Gets Re-Release
'Dogma', Cult Classic Directed By NJ's Kevin Smith Gets Re-Release “Dogma,” Kevin Smith’s controversial 90s hit that became a rare artifact is coming back to theatres. The movie will be re-released in theatres in June, preceded by a roadshow tour, featuring Q-n-As with Smith. “Dogma,” the fourth film in Smith’s View Askew series is about two fallen angels cast out by God who plot a return to heaven while two prophets try to stop them. The movie stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Rock, Alan Rickman and Linda Fiorentino. The movie is not available on streaming and DVD copies often sell for hundreds of dollars. But now fans can once enjoy it again on the b…
New 'Snow White' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics New 'Snow White' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics
New 'Snow White' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics After all the hype and controversy, the new live-action adaptation of "Snow White" seems to be "meh." Critics are mixed on the Disney movie, which has a 46% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 rating at Metacritic. The film stars Rachel Zegler, a Clifton native, as the titular heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Zegler received praise for her performance with Variety calling her a "shining supernova," while another critic called her "incandescent," saying she sells her performance with "conviction and heart." But not all critics are on board. The BBC said "the story is cluttered, …
2 For 2! Summit's Sean Baker Wins Another Oscar For 'Anora' 2 For 2! Summit's Sean Baker Wins Another Oscar For 'Anora'
2 For 2! Summit's Sean Baker Wins Another Oscar For 'Anora' The Academy Awards are becoming the Sean Baker show. The man who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills won the Oscar for Best Film Editing for "Anora," at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Baker previously won for Best Adapted Screenplay. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. For "Anora" Baker also received nominations for  Best Director and Best Picture. Baker attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films primarily focused on mar…
Rutgers Grad Stars As Donald Trump In New Movie 'The Apprentice' Rutgers Grad Stars As Donald Trump In New Movie 'The Apprentice'
Rutgers Grad Stars As Donald Trump In New Movie 'The Apprentice' Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …
Coming Of Age YouTube Video With 7.3M Views Filmed In NJ Will Become Hollywood Film Coming Of Age YouTube Video With 7.3M Views Filmed In NJ Will Become Hollywood Film
Coming Of Age YouTube Video With 7.3M Views Filmed In NJ Will Become Hollywood Film A young director's short film on YouTube with more than 7.3 million views that was filmed across New Jersey will soon be made into a major motion picture. According to Deadline, TriStar Pictures — a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment — purchased the rights to Wesley Wang's "nothing, except everything" following a bidding war. It will be produced by Darren Aronofsky and his company, Protozoa Pictures. The 12-minute 50-second movie is about a graduating high schooler navigating a "world of seemingly inevitable chaos by finding order in the number 7," according to the IMDB desc…