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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Al Pacino's son Ramon looks just like him when he was young as ex Noor takes the child to a park
Al Pacino 's little look-alike son Ramon was spotted enjoying a fun day at the park with his mom in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Oscar winner, 85, shares the tyke with film producer Noor Alfallah, 31. Mother and son were seen enjoying the slide at sunny Coldwater Canyon Park. Alfallah looked relaxed in faded black jeans with a black hoodie and black and white Adidas sneakers. The Apprentice executive producer's long dark hair was brushed straight and she appeared to be wearing little makeup and place dark sunglasses atop her head. Young Ramon, who turns two June 30, looked adorable in a white T-shirt, black shorts and beige sneakers. He seems to have inherited his father's wavy black hair. The toddler, who has several teeth, held on tight to a little snack pack as he and his mother took their turn on the slide. Pacino and Alfallah began their May-December relationship bumping in to each other at the celebrity hotspot E. Baldi in Beverly Hills a year after initially meeting at a dinner hosted by mutual friends. 'I thought it was cool. I thought, wow, that's Al Pacino. I went to film school, so I wasn't dumb about who he was,' she told Vogue Arabia. 'He's a very talented and unique person. But I had no intention of thinking like, oh, he is going to be my son's father one day.' The two discovered they lived close by each other and during the pandemic, she said, 'we started spending every day together, playing chess and watching movies. It was like film school with Al Pacino,' she said of the experience. Explaining the transition from friends to lovers, she said merely, 'I guess, it just became something more.' Although many were surprised at the 53-year age gap, Alfallah seemed to take it all in stride. 'I've been an old soul all my life,' she claimed. 'I have friends who are 70 years old; men and women who are just totally my friends who I love, who I'd rather be with than people my age. I've always been like that.' 'I don't know why. I think I like the wisdom, the experience, the life in them. That's attractive to me.' Alfallah and Pacino are not together romantically any more, but they reunited professionally for their next project. She is a producer on Dead Man's Wire, a film based on the true story of a former real estate developer who takes the mortgage banker who did him wrong hostage using a sawed-off shotgun, demanding $5 million and a personal apology. Pacino stars along with Bill Skarsgård and Coleman Domingo in the historical thriller set for release later this year.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Top 5 Rated Films According to IMDB Available on Amazon Prime video.
Upgrade your film-watching experience with Amazon Prime Video. From blockbuster hits to criminally underrated masterpieces, enjoy your favorite movies at your own pace. We've curated a refined list just for you—experience these iconic films now, because it's never too late to discover a classic. Featuring legendary titles like The Godfather, Forrest Gump, Joker, and many more, elevate your taste in cinema with these timeless masterpieces. Start watching today and immerse yourself in stories that have shaped the industry. 1. The Godfather IMDb Rating: 9.2/10 The Godfather, directed by the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. It delivers the absolute cinematic storytelling experience about crime, gore, and loyalty its story revolves around Don Vito Corleone a don whose youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he gets involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. This movie briefly showcases the aging patriarchy in society. Iconic performances by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino have made this movie epic, this movie impressively showcases the intense crime drama with complex character development. 2. Interstellar IMDb Rating: 8.6/10 Christopher Nolen's hit movie with a rating of 8.7 on the global IMDb platform, greatest sci-fi movie known to mankind, a 3hr long movie, The way this movie showcases the black hole and 'humanizing' the 4th dimension, all amazingly thought out, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine released on Nov 5, 2014, has been fan favorite ever since. A group of astronauts went to the warmth of Saturn in search of building a new home for mankind. A film that explores complex science theories like black holes, fifth-dimension space and relativity 3. Forrest Gump IMDb Rating: 8.8/10 "life is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you're gonna get." Forrest Gump is directed by Robert Zemeckis with a rating of 8.8 on the global IMDb platform. Forrest Gump is an inspirational heartwarming romantic comedy and melodramatic drama film based on a guy with autism spectrum disorder named Forrest. Suddenly a guy with a low IQ finds himself in the middle of Pioneering historical events but he only wishes to meet his childhood beloved Jenny. This movie teaches us to stay positive in any circumstances just like Forrest a guy with limited intellect but not let it stop him from achieving his dream of becoming a college football star, a Vietnam War hero, a ping-pong champion, and a successful businessman 4. The Godfather Part 2 IMDb Rating: 9.0/10 The Godfather (1974) a sequel of the legendary The Godfather (1972) rated 9.0 on IMDb charts, The Godfather Part 2 is no less than its original widely loved by the audience it deepens the saga of the Corleone crime family while exploring themes of power, legacy, identity, and the corruption of the American Dream. This film showcases two parallel narratives, one where Michael Corleone becomes the head of the family and is now facing betrayal, and political pressure ultimately losing control over his empire the other shows a young Vito Corleone coming to rise to be a powerful and respected mafia leader. It has rich storytelling, complex character development and amazing cinematography. It's a masterful continuation of cinematic legacy 5. Joker IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 'Villains are made not born'. A cinematic masterpiece that beautifully showcases the Rich character dynamics, Joker (2019) rated 8.3 on the IMDb charts, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, a movie that explores the complex dark psychological drama set in crime-ridden Gotham City. An aspiring comedian who's mentally ill and gradually indulges himself in madness and gradually indulges himself into crime, this movie artfully showcases how a person can be evil when ignored and mistreated by his surroundings. Joker is not just an antagonist but a victim of society. Indulge yourself with this iconic cinematography and brilliant storytelling, each film showcases the intense character development and storyline like no other, isn't this the reason why they are still popular and loved art pieces in the 21st century? Understand the true essence of global film cinema and its impact on society with Amazon Prime Video. An experience like no other. Disclaimer: At IDPL, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. It should not be construed as an endorsement to buy. IDPL may make a very small commission from its sale if one chooses to buy the product from any of the links in this article.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nepo baby daughter of huge US TV star mom and writer dad stuns in plunging top – can you guess her famous parents?
Both her parents worked with some of the biggest stars int he business FAMILY DRAMA Nepo baby daughter of huge US TV star mom and writer dad stuns in plunging top – can you guess her famous parents? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the daughter of a very famous Emmy Award winning actress. Her father was also a very famous playwright who starred in films with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Pacino. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Lily Cowles is known for high profile roles in a huge sci-fi series Credit: Instagram 8 The actress stars as Isobel Evans in Roswell New Mexico 8 The actress regularly gives fans a behind the scenes look at her life on social media Credit: Instagram Lily Cowles, 37, is the daughter of Christine Baranski and Matthew Cowles and like her parents is involved in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her role as Isobel Evans in The CW sci-fi drama, Roswell, New Mexico. The actress also voices the character Helen Park in the smash-hit game, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. But she's also very active on social media and she regularly posts either throwback images of her childhood, snaps with her mother or promotion for upcoming projects. READ MORE ON HOLLYWOOD CLEVER KID Nepo baby with A-list parents graduates from uni - but can you guess who? One post came in the form of a selfie in a plunging and sleeveless jumpsuit. The star held the camera up to make the most of her skinny figure as she gave a gazing look into the lens. Her mother is an internationally recognised actress, having starred in huge productions. She rose to fame playing the role of Maryann Thorpe in the hit nineties sitcom, Cybill. The actress went on to star as Diane Lockhart in the legal drama series The Good Wife where she later reprised the role in the spin-off called, The Good Fight. Christine, 73, is also known for her extensive film work as she starred in Chicago alongside the likes of Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah. Huge period drama with A-list cast returning to screens - and it's just days away She is also known for her role as Donna's friend and band-mate Tanya in the Mamma Mia film franchise alongside Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried. Other high-profile projects have included Into The Woods, Cruel Intentions, and The Big Bang Theory. Most recently, fans could see her in the Lord Julian Fellowes penned period drama, The Gilded Age. She stars as the snobby and stubborn old money socialite Agnes van Rhijn, alongside the likes of Cynthia Nixon and Carrie Coon. Before he passed away in 2014, her father had a supporting role in Martin Scorsese's film Shutter Island alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. His first film came in the form of the 1969 comedy-drama, Me, Natalie alongside Al Pacino. 8 Lily is the daughter of the late playwright Matthew Cowles and actress Christine Baranski Credit: Getty 8 She's also the daughter of A-list actress Christie Baranski Credit: Getty 8 She regularly appears alongside her mother at exclusive star-studded events Credit: Getty 8 Christine is famous for her role as Diane in the legal drama, The Good Wife and the spin-off, The Good Life Credit: CBS
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sonny Boy by Al Pacino audiobook review – from the South Bronx to Hollywood
The title of Al Pacino's memoir comes from the nickname given to him by his mother when he was growing up. His parents divorced when he was two, after which he and his mother moved in with his grandparents in the South Bronx, where violence and drugs were rife. One day, six-year-old Pacino was playing outside with his friends when he saw an ambulance pull up outside his grandparents' tenement. He ran towards the building 'and there, coming out of the front doors, carried on a stretcher, was my mother. She had attempted suicide.' Pacino, now 85, is our gravel-voiced narrator and his performance here is wonderful: warm, fitfully jovial and more intimate than you might expect from an actor who has spent much of his life keeping the public at arm's length. As well as detailing early traumas – Pacino's mother died when he was 22 from an accidental overdose – Sonny Boy covers the actor's burgeoning love of cinema (his mother used to sneak him into movie theatres when he was little) and his time as a struggling theatre actor working menial jobs before finding fame with The Godfather. Though the book is short on details about his recent life, it digs satisfyingly deep into his acting career. While appearing in a stage version of Strindberg's Creditors, Pacino suddenly had an epiphany: 'Words are coming out, and they're the words of Strindberg, but I'm saying them as though they're mine. The world is mine, and my feelings are mine, and they're going beyond the South Bronx. I left the familiar. I became part of something larger.' Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood MacMark Blake, WF Howes Ltd, 12hr 58 minThis wildly entertaining account of the life and loves of Fleetwood Mac is read by David Thorpe. The PartyTessa Hadley, Penguin Audio, 2hr 54minThe Free Love author reads her novella, set in the late 1940s, in which two sisters attend a party in the Bristol docks and grapple with the constraints and freedoms of early adulthood.
The Guardian
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Ritual review – Al Pacino is priestly mastermind in tale of infamous real-life exorcism
This low-budget, minor-key and – frankly – dreary horror feature offers yet another dramatisation of the 1928 exorcism of a young woman (played here by Abigail Cowen), known by her alias Anna Ecklund and her real name Emma Schmidt. The real-life ritual, which transpired at a nunnery in Iowa, was overseen by elderly German Capuchin priest Father Theophilus Riesinger (Al Pacino) and local cleric Father Joseph Steiger (Dan Stevens) and written up as a pamphlet ('Begone Satan!') that went on to shape the public understanding of exorcisms. All that historical detail is transfused into a weak tea of a script, credited to the film's director David Midell and Enrico Natale. They have generated a work that is a little more interested in background and context instead of sweary pyrotechnics and supernatural fireworks often found in demonic-possession-themed features, the most notably The Exorcist from 1973. But we still get bits of levitation here and there, and moments when poor possessed Emma seems to free-solo the walls of the dank basement room she's locked in. At other points, she inexplicably vomits what look like tobacco leaves and speaks in a variety of exotic tongues. The men of the cloth stoically soldier on while an assortment of nuns stand by looking petrified and aghast. It's perhaps unfair to ask that a film be an entirely different creature than the one the film-makers intended to produce. But in this case, it feels a bit disappointing that the cast and crew worked so hard on the historical roots and verisimilitude stuff, and then insisted on sticking with the idea that Emma was literally possessed, instead of exploring how she might have a mental illness, coupled with childhood trauma. At least Pacino doesn't seem to be taking any of it seriously as he phones in an uncharacteristically low-volume performance whose most distinguishing feature is the Mitteleuropean accent that makes him sound as if he's reprising his performance as Shylock from The Merchant of Venice. Stevens, for his part, just looks as if he's waiting for all this to be over (not unlike the character he plays) so he can go back to working on the sort of kooky, craft-stretching roles he's been having so much fun with lately, such as his mad scientist in Cuckoo or his German-speaking android in I'm Your Man. Even so, his presence somewhat improves this schlock. The Ritual is in UK and Irish cinemas from 30 May
