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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
How Weapons director Zach Cregger was inspired by Tom Cruise's 1999 film Magnolia
Zach Cregger's Weapons has been garnering attention ever since its trailer was released. The horror film, which hits theaters on August 8, stars Josh Brolin and Julia Garner in the lead. With a 95 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes even before its release, Weapons is already a hit with critics, Fandomwire reported. Recently, Zach Cregger opened up about how a Tom Cruise movie was a big source of inspiration behind Weapons. Weapons stars Julia Garner and Josh Brolin in the lead.(AP) Also read: Weapons first reviews: Viewers say the hype for this horror film is real, calling it 'an unmissable new classic' While many Tom Cruise fans might think the actor's 1994 horror project, Interview with the Vampire, could have inspired Cregger, the answer is something different. In a chat with Collider, the Barbarian director said that the 1999 film Magnolia proved pivotal for Weapons. Zach Cregger on how Tom Cruise's Magnolia inspired Weapons The director told Collider that he and cinematographer Larkin Seiple discussed Magnolia a lot while filming Weapons. 'Magnolia was a big inspiration for this movie. And the cold open of Magnolia is another montage with really energetic camera moves and zooms on a dolly, and all kinds of swinging, and it's just never stationary,' Cregger said, while discussing how the movie influenced him. The cold open of Magnolia features three different events, which are later shown to be interconnected. What is Tom Cruise's film Magnolia about? The psychological drama by Paul Thomas Anderson follows a group of characters whose stories are interconnected. The movie is regarded as one of Anderson's best works to date. With Cregger citing Magnolia as an inspiration, there is a chance that the visuals of Weapons will be unflinching and to-the-face, as per Fandom Wire. The movie could also focus on emotional violence, just like Magnolia did, as per Collider. Also read: Is Weapons based on a true story? Here's what we know about Josh Brolin-Julia Garner's horror film What is Weapons about? Starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Benedict Wong in the lead, Weapons follows a group of children belonging to the same classroom who go missing at exactly the same time. Julia Garner portrays a school teacher, while Brolin essays the role of a parent whose child has gone missing. FAQs: 1. When is Weapons releasing? The movie will hit theaters on August 8. 2. Which film is Weapons inspired by? Director Zach Cregger said that he was inspired by Tom Cruise's Magnolia. 3. Which stars are part of Weapons? The film stars Julia Garner and Josh Brolin.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Weapons based on a true story? Here's what we know about Josh Brolin-Julia Garner's horror film
Poised to be the scariest horror film of 2025, Weapons sees director Zach Cregger channeling a deeply personal tragedy and drawing from a range of iconic cinematic influences to craft a chilling and unconventional mystery. The film starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner is centred on the eerie disappearance of seventeen children in a quiet town. Zach Cregger's Weapons, anticipated as the scariest horror film of 2025, delves into the disappearance of seventeen children.(WarnerBros/Youtube ) Also Read: Weapons landed 95% on Rotten Tomatoes! Here's why critics love this Julia Garner-Josh Brolin horror film Is Weapons inspired by a true story? Here's a look at the real-life events and inspirations that helped Cregger shape Weapons into a uniquely haunting experience. Zach Cregger's personal tragedy Cregger's widely acclaimed horror film Barbarian was released in 2022 and went on to become both a critical and commercial success. However, while editing the film, he lost his close friend Trevor Moore, who died after tripping over the balcony railing, as reported by FandomWire. His passing away impacted Cregger deeply, and he hoped to explore this while writing, which resulted in the script of Weapons. Talking to GQ, he described the project as a personal story. He said, 'The movie's about that overwhelming emotion you get when you lose someone close to you. This script was me venting about that. So I didn't explode.' Weapons was born out of a deeply personal tragedy that Cregger was grappling with when the idea first came to him. He revealed to GQ that the concept began with the image of a young girl telling a campfire story, insisting it was true, which sparked the unsettling narrative that would evolve into the film. Also Read: Weapons: Where to stream Josh Brolin's summer horror film? Crying children in Vietnam during napalm attack According to the movie's trailer, the eerie disappearance of seventeen children in a small town after they run off in the middle of the night with a rather creepy pose. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cregger revealed that the haunting scene of the children running, striking the uncomfortable pose, is inspired by the crying children in Vietnam during a napalm attack, according to FandomWire. The director shared, 'I think that image is so awful, and the way she's holding her arms out just killed me. I think there's something really upsetting about that posture.' He explained that the pose was so upsetting for him that he decided that the children would run like that in the movie. Hint at school shootings in the US? While the disappearance of school children might appear as a political statement, in a separate interview with Next Big Picture, Cregger assured that the title's implication was not about school shootings in the USA. He explained that the inspiration was rather to explore a small town and its emotional outbreak when met with a tragedy. Cregger told Entertainment Weekly, 'It was a really fertile playground for me to write about my anger and sadness and all these things.' While the premise may recall real-life child abduction cases, Cregger clarified that Weapons isn't based on any one event. Instead, he cited Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners as a tonal inspiration, particularly for capturing the haunting atmosphere of the small town setting.
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rebecca Ferguson net worth: How much does Silo star earn?
Silo, starring Rebecca Ferguson, is gearing up for a gripping third season, with filming wrapped as of May. The acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi series this time dives deeper into the origins of a fractured civilization forced to live underground. Ferguson reprises her role as Juliette Nichols, an intelligent engineer unraveling buried truths. While the official release date of Silo Season 3 is yet to be announced, excitement is high for the upcoming season. Amid this, here is all you need to know about her net worth. Rebecca Ferguson will appear in Silo Season 3.(AFP) Also read: Silo Season 3: Cast, where to watch and everything we know so far What is Rebecca Ferguson's net worth? Rebecca Ferguson's rise to global stardom is noteworthy. It all began in 1999, with her first role in Nya Tider, but it was her act in The White Queen that gained international attention, earning a Golden Globe nod. Since then, Ferguson has balanced roles in indie dramas and action-packed franchises, including Mission: Impossible, where she starred alongside Tom Cruise. She has also appeared in Doctor Sleep, Dune, and Apple TV+'s Silo, where she brought intensity to every role. As of now, her net worth is estimated at $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Rebecca Ferguson's salary for 2021's Dune was about $500,000 for her portrayal of Lady Jessica, according to FandomWire. However, her male co-stars Timothée Chalamet ($2.2 million), Jason Momoa ($2 million) made more. Zendaya made less than Ferguson and was paid around $300,000. Being the lead in Silo, Fergudon would most likely be earning a higher paycheck than Dune. Also read: Mel B marries Rory McPhee again: Inside Spice Girl's crystal-studded red gown at Moroccan wedding Silo star Rebecca Ferguson's personal life From 2005 to 2015, Ferguson was reportedly in a relationship with therapist Ludwig Hallberg, and they share a son born in 2007. In 2018, she got married to businessman Rory St Clair Gainer. The couple have a daughter together. FAQs: 1. Did Rebecca Ferguson like Tom Cruise? Yes, Rebecca Ferguson had a crush on Tom Cruise after watching him in Interview with the Vampire. 2. Did Rebecca Ferguson and Zac Efron date? Rebecca Ferguson and Zac Efron's romance was never confirmed or denied. 3. Why did Rebecca Ferguson leave Mission: Impossible? Rebecca Ferguson left Mission: Impossible because she felt Ilsa's story was complete and wanted more consistent, less demanding work.
Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Viewers binge 'much-watch' period drama in 'one day'
Fans claim the limited series 'makes for a good couch binge' Disney+ viewers have been hooked by a new period drama hailed as a 'must watch'. Sterling K Brown's Washington Black landed on the streamer on July 23 and has already received overwhelming praise. Set in 19th Century Barbados the eight-part series follows an 11-year-old boy named George Washington 'Wash' Black (portrayed by Ernest Kingsley Jr). After witnessing a gruesome death, George is forced to flee his home on a sugar plantation, leading him on a wild adventure around the globe. Based on Esi Edugyan's novel of the same name, the limited series sees George taken under the wing of Medwin Harris (played by Brown), who similarly had a traumatic upbringing in Nova Scotia. The cast also features Lucifer star Tom Ellis in the role of George's companion Christopher 'Titch' Wilde. At its core, the drama delves into hefty themes such as the quest for freedom in the midst of slavery. After just a few days on Disney+, Washington Black has already bagged an impressive 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, with audiences awarding it a less generous 60% rating. Critics on the site rave about the new period piece, stating: "An adventure yarn bolstered by weighty themes, Washington Black brings Esi Edugyan's acclaimed novel to life with a terrific ensemble and striking production design." Meanwhile, FandomWire praised in their review: "The wanderlust world of faith, hope, and trust is explored in such a beautiful and impactful way with gorgeous set pieces, costumes, and visuals, making Washington Black a must-watch." Casual viewers have been left equally impressed, with many taking to social media to share glowing reviews. "Yo #WashingtonBlack is pretty d**n good. Really well acted and excellently paced. Whimsical, charming, suspenseful. It's all the things that make for a good couch binge," praised an X, formerly Twitter, user. A second echoed the praise: "Binged the whole thing in one day loved it," with a third posting: "Hey! So #WashingtonBlack is a 10/10 series as I've spent my entire day binge watching it. #SterlingKBrown is a genius." Yet another viewer raved on IMDb: "I hadn't heard much about Washington Black before watching, but after just one episode, I'm completely hooked. "The story is gripping, the visuals are stunning, and the acting is top-tier. Seeing some of my favourite actors like Sterling K. Brown and Tom Ellis in the cast makes it even better. I can't wait to see where this journey goes!"
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ANDOR Showrunner Tony Gilroy Was Denied Only One Thing, Dropping STAR WARS' First F-Bomb
We're all still reeling from the end of Andor, one of the greatest chapters in the entire Star Wars franchise. It's hard to believe that such a hard-hitting, grounded piece of storytelling came from the galaxy far, far away. Disney and Lucasfilm gave Andor showrunner (and Rogue One co-writer) Tony Gilroy a reported $650 million to produce Andor, and gave him almost full creative control. In fact, Gilroy is on the record as saying that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy allowed him to introduce subjects like police brutality and brothels in the very first episode without pushback. But Lucasfilm put their foot down with one thing. They denied Andor dropping Star Wars' first f-bomb. Speaking at the ATX TV Festival (via Fandom Wire), Gilroy said that in the two seasons of Andor, he received only one creative note from Disney. And it had to do with the use of profanity. In the first season, the speech by Cassian's adoptive mother Maarva (Fiona Shaw), originally ended with the words 'F*** the Empire'. Instead, Disney said 'Can you please not do that?' And so 'F*** the Empire' became 'Fight the Empire.' Which honestly works just as well. And the message isn't lost with 'Star Wars' first f-bomb' controversy. Funnily enough, Tony Gilroy did use Andor to become Star Wars' first official use of the s-word. This happened when Bail Organa tells Mon Mothma to 'Tear the shit out of this place' during her senate speech. Personally, we prefer when sci-fi fantasy franchises make up their own cuss words. Battlestar Galactica did it best with the word 'frak,' which worked great. We all knew what frak really meant, and they didn't have to worry about censors. 'E chu ta' is an example of ugly Star Wars universe slang/insult. But after all this time, we still don't know what it really means! C'mon Star Wars. Come up with a good f-bomb substitute already.
