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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Quaid & Ray Nicholson's Friendship Bringing Dad Jack Out of Hiding: ‘This Really Thrilled Him'
Ray Nicholson and Jack Quaid got along great while filming their latest movie together and a source exclusively tells Closer their relationship extends beyond just costars and includes hangouts with their A-list dads, Jack Nicholson and Dennis Quaid. 'It's not talked about a lot, but Jack's dad Dennis actually named him after Jack Nicholson, because he idolized him back in the day,' the insider says. 'So, to have their two sons now be working together and hanging out is such a full circle moment.' For Dennis, 71, screen legend Jack, 88, shaped how he sees cinema through his groundbreaking performances in iconic films like Chinatown, The Shining and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He's been open in his admiration, revealing to E! News that his and Meg Ryan's 33-year-old son bears his idol's name out of respect and that it was actually his older brother, Randy Quaid, that put him up to the idea. "I just got to L.A. and my brother got a part in a movie called Missouri Breaks," The Day After Tomorrow actor recalled. "So I drove my brother's car up to Montana. My very first movie set, I'm watching these actors, my real heroes. We hung out at Jack Nicholson's house every night. He and Randy were good friends." 'They gave me a lot of encouragement," he added. "And that's a true story that we named him Jack after that." The source notes that growing up the kids of mega-famous actors in Hollywood gave the young actors, who are the same age, common ground. It's unsurprising they eventually developed a friendship, especially after working on Novocaine, which recently premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March. The film marked a serious career breakout for Ray, who had appeared in over 20 movies beforehand, but mostly in bit parts. 'Ray and Jack both have great relationships with their dads so it didn't take long for them to hit on the idea of doing a father son dinner,' the insider explains. 'Jack doesn't like to go out much, so he hosted,' the source continues. 'They all had a ball. It was fun for Dennis and Jack to reminisce about the good old days together and Ray was really happy to see his dad being social and having fun.' Ray has discussed how much of an inspiration his dad's career has been on his own. He Deadline in October 2024 '[Jack's] my inspiration. I ate dinner with him every night. I studied it, that's how I learned to be a human being. So, of course we're gonna be kind of similar.' The source adds that even though, 'in his old age Jack has turned into a bit of a hermit,' Ray has really stepped up to care for him, which includes organizing dinners with their friends the Quaids. 'This really thrilled him and now they're talking about doing it more often, maybe even once a week since Ray and Jack are such close friends now.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Paramount Plus, and more (May 17-18)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. With the weather warming up, a fresh wave of new movie releases is hitting the best streaming services this week. But when you're spoiled for choice, narrowing down what to watch next quickly becomes a tall order. That's why we regularly comb through the latest releases on streaming to highlight which ones are worth adding to your watchlist. Headlining this week's lineup is the much-anticipated release of "A Minecraft Movie" on paid video-on-demand platforms. Now you can experience its chaotic charm without leaving your couch (or braving the popcorn-strewn theaters). Over on Max, you'll find the Oscar-winning drama "The Brutalist," a lengthy but impactful epic about how the loftiest dreams often come at the highest price. Meanwhile, Netflix just got the charming family-friendly adventure "Paddington in Peru" as well as a mind-bending horror thriller "Smile." Paramount Plus also has the Jack Quaid-led action-comedy "Novocaine" if you're in the mood for a breezy watch. So without further ado, let's dive into the top movie premieres across Netflix, Max, Paramount Plus, and more to watch this weekend. If you were waiting to stream "A Minecraft Movie" at home and skip all the "Chicken jockey" theater madness, you're in luck. The smash-hit movie adaptation of the equally massive video game just landed on paid video-on-demand platforms after nearly cracking $1 billion at the box office, and it's a sugar-fueled spectacle. When a ragtag crew of misfits (Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen) stumbles through a portal into the Overworld of Minecraft, they'll need to use their imagination to survive. Helping them navigate this strange, blocky new land and get back home is Steve (Jack Black), a crafter who has been stuck there for decades. Even viewers unfamiliar with the game may find themselves having a blast in this pixelated playground. Director Jared Hess, best known for "Napoleon Dynamite," adds his trademark sense of offbeat humor, and Jack Black, as always, is in top form cracking up a new generation of kids. Streaming now with purchase on Amazon or Apple "Paddington in Peru" landed on Netflix in the U.K. last month, but now American subscribers can finally check out the latest adventure starring everyone's favorite marmalade-loving bear. Though not quite as critically acclaimed as 2014's "Paddington" and 2017's "Paddington 2," this threequel has plenty of charm and retains enough of the warmth and magic of its predecessors to make for a thoroughly delightful watch. "Paddington in Peru" sees the titular bear (voiced once again Ben Whishaw) and his adopted family travel to (where else?) the jungles of Peru after his beloved aunt goes missing under suspicious circumstances. In the search for answers, he stumbles into a legendary treasure hunt, joining forces with the swashbuckling captain Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) along the way. Since family members tend to be huge hits for the streamer, don't be surprised to see this one haunting Netflix's top 10 list for the foreseeable future. Watch it now on Netflix "The Brutalist" chalked up an impressive 10 nominations at the 2025 Oscars, taking home awards for Best Original Score and Best Cinematography. Adrien Brody also secured his second Oscar, winning Best Actor for his powerful performance. While its 215-minute runtime may challenge some viewers' patience, this sweeping, mesmerizing drama justifies every moment. Now that it's on Max, it's easier to watch than ever. Just be sure to clear your calendar for the afternoon when you do. Brody plays László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor and visionary architect who emigrates to America after World War II in search of a fresh start. After he reconnects with his cousin Attila (Alessandro Nivola) in Pennsylvania, he discovers that his wife (Felicity Jones) is still alive and trapped in Austria after the two were forcibly separated at the camps. A turning point arrives when a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pearce) hires László to renovate a library in his father's mansion as a tribute to his late mother. Though the commission ends badly and costs László his temporary home, it marks the beginning of his architectural legacy in the U.S. Watch it now on Max For something a little more breezy, "Novocaine" is a high-octane action movie that doesn't take itself seriously. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, it stars Jack Quaid of "The Boys" fame as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered bank executive with a rare medical condition that leaves him unable to feel pain. It's an interesting quirk that's never proven particularly useful. That is, until one day when his co-worker (and secret crush) Sherry Margrave (Amber Midthunder) is taken hostage in a brutal bank heist. Thrust into a fight he never expected and driven by adrenaline, he leverages his rare condition as an unconventional superpower as he dives headfirst into an escalating conflict to save her. Jack Quaid gives a standout performance as Nathan, convincingly portraying his journey from an overlooked office drone to an unlikely hero. Also worth shouting out is Ray Nicholson's performance as Simon Greenly, the magnetic but unhinged gang leader behind the bank heist. Watch it now on Paramount Plus One of the biggest surprise horror hits of the decade has returned to Netflix. Though "Smile's" premise isn't entirely original (and I still think "It Follows" did it better), it delivers a haunting, slow-burning descent into paranoia that messes with your perception in all the right ways. "Smile" stars Sosie Bacon as Rose, a therapist at a psychiatric ward in New Jersey who finds herself the latest victim of a horrifying, trauma-related curse after a patient kills herself in front of her, smiling eerily all the while. Not long after, strange, inexplicable visions begin to creep into Rose's life until she becomes convinced that a malevolent force is stalking her. Her friends and family write off her fears as a sign of a mental breakdown, but it's clear the reality is much, much worse. As a relentless terror begins to consume her life, Rose must face the demons of her past to break free from her horrifying new present. It becomes a race against time to break the curse before she turns into its next smiling victim. Watch it now on Netflix My favorite Netflix sci-fi anthology series is back — and it's not 'Black Mirror' Apple TV Plus is dropping 17 new shows and movies in summer 2025 — here's the 5 already on my watchlist 5 best Netflix thrillers to stream right now
Business Insider
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
15 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from season 2 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' to a new sci-fi thriller
Jack Quaid plays an average guy with an uncanny ability to not feel pain in "Novocaine." Jack Quaid, known for playing an unlikely vigilante in the superhero satire series " The Boys," portrays a different kind of action star in "Novocaine." In the 2025 film, Quaid stars as Nathan Caine, an introverted everyman who works at a trust credit union. When his coworker, whom he has a crush on, gets kidnapped, Nathan uses his inability to feel pain to fight and try to rescue her. The '70s-set drama series "Duster" follows a getaway driver and a rookie FBI agent. "Lost" star Josh Holloway plays Jim, a getaway car driver who teams up with Nina (Rachel Hilson), the first Black female FBI agent, to take down a crime syndicate in the Southwest. The eight-episode series is co-created by J.J. Abrams, and new episodes release weekly, leading to the finale on July 3. "Better Man" offers a fresh take on the typical biopic. See Adrien Brody's Oscar-winning performance in "The Brutalist." If the lengthy runtime and intermission deterred you from seeing " The Brutalist" in theaters, you can now watch the film at home. The movie stars Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor and accomplished architect who immigrates to America post-WWII to rebuild his life. For a coming-of-age comedy series, check out "Overcompensating." Actor and comedian Benito Skinner, known for his internet persona Benny Drama, brings his humor to Hollywood as the creator and writer of Prime Video's raunchy college series "Overcompensating." In the show, he plays Benny Scanlon, a closeted freshman trying to keep up appearances while also figuring out who he really is. The eight-episode first season dropped all at once this week, featuring cameos from celebrities like Charli XCX and Megan Fox. Watch "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special" for more laughs. "Andor" came to an end this week. Alexander Skarsgård stars as a rogue robot with free will in "Murderbot." The Apple TV+ series adaptation of Martha Wells' bestselling book series "The Murderbot Diaries" fuses comedy and thrills as it follows a security construct with an artificial body. After hacking his system and gaining free will, Muderbot (Alexander Skarsgård) tries to maintain his cover while on assignment with a team of researchers when really, he'd rather just watch soap operas. Season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" brings more drama. The new season kicks off with the surprise arrival of Miranda McWhorter, the former best friend of star Taylor Frankie Paul and one of the original MomTok members. After distancing herself from the group amid the swinging scandal, McWhorter is back to repair her friendships and possibly rejoin MomTok. All 10 episodes are streaming now. "Untold: The Liver King" chronicles the rise and fall of a health influencer. Remember the raw organ-eating influencer who touted an "ancestral lifestyle" and unconventional health practices? Netflix's new documentary "Untold: The Liver King" unpacks the life of the disgraced internet star known as Liver King, aka Brian Johnson, and the steroid scandal that caused backlash. True crime fans can check out "Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story." The three-episode limited series tells the story of married couple Fred and Rose West, notorious UK serial killers who committed horrific crimes against their own kids and other young women and children. Season seven of the scripted sports drama series "All American" is now streaming. For unscripted sports, watch the new season of "Welcome to Wrexham." Season four of "Welcome to Wrexham" continues to document the journey of Wrexham AFC, the oldest English football club in Wales that made waves when it was purchased by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney a few years ago. Or "Vini Jr." Season 50 of "Saturday Night Live" ends this weekend.
Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Novocaine' now streaming on Paramount+ with 81% Rotten Tomatoes score
Jack Quaid's action-thriller Novocaine is now officially streaming on Paramount+, following a successful theatrical run and strong critical reception. The film, which holds an 81% critic score and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, was directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen from a script by Lars Jacobson. Novocaine stars Quaid as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered bank employee who can't feel pain due to a rare medical condition. When his co-worker and love interest Sherry (played by Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped during a bank heist, Caine embarks on a relentless, pain-defying mission to rescue her. The cast also includes Ray Nicholson (Smile 2), Jacob Batalon (Spider-Man: No Way Home), and Matt Walsh (Veep). Originally released on March 14, Novocaine topped the box office during its opening weekend, earning $8.8 million. Despite modest earnings, the film became one of the lowest-grossing No. 1 openers post-2020, ultimately reaching $34.2 million globally against an $18 million budget. Quaid celebrated the film's streaming debut with behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, calling Novocaine 'a brutally fun ride' and encouraging fans to tune in on Paramount+. The Boys star continues to have a busy year. His sci-fi film Companion is also a streaming hit on Max, with a 93% critic score. Additionally, Quaid stars in Neighborhood Watch, now available digitally, alongside Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Malin Akerman. Novocaine adds to Jack Quaid's growing list of critically praised roles, solidifying his status as one of 2025's most in-demand action and thriller stars.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New movies streaming this weekend: 'Novocaine' and 'Magazine Dreams' are now available on digital and on-demand
It's an exciting weekend of new releases to watch at home, including a few on streaming services you might already be paying for. Action-comedy Novocaine starring Jack Quaid, which is as gory as it is funny, is now available at home, as is Magazine Dreams, a buzzy movie that earned praise out of 2023's Sundance Film Festival before it was delayed following its leading man's arrest on domestic violence-related charges. There's also In The Lost Lands, the latest action film from husband-and-wife duo director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Milla Jovovich, adapted from a short story by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. On Hulu, a pair of underrated and under-seen flicks are now streaming: the darkly twisted Magpie, starring Daisy Ridley, and Small Things Like These, an adaptation of the book of the same name starring Cillian Murphy, in a performance that may best his award-winning turn as J. Robert Oppenheimer. Here's what to know about the movies newly available to stream as of this week and where you can find them. Click on the links below to jump straight to a specific movie:You may recognize Jack Quaid, the son of actors Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, from the hit Prime Video series The Boys. Maybe you know him from Scream 5 or Companion, but either way, the actor is having a moment. Novocaine is an action-comedy star vehicle for Quaid, with a high-concept premise that the movie thankfully lives up to: Nathan Caine is incapable of feeling physical pain. When Sherry (Amber Midthunder), the girl of his dreams, is kidnapped, he turns this rare physical condition into an unexpected advantage to rescue her. The movie is at its most charming and effective in its setup as we watch Nathan fall for Sherry. The two have terrific chemistry, and the romantic elements work far better than you'd expect for a movie that also features people getting killed in some of the most disgusting ways imaginable. It's an exciting blend of action, comedy and gross-out gore that also gets a laugh with the sheer audacity of the violence. Ray Nicholson, son of Jack Nicholson, is appropriately scary as the villain. It's worth a watch for anyone who's not too squeamish — but take that warning seriously, as things do get pretty nasty! Novocaine is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video-on-demand platforms. Rent or buy Magpie is 'based on an original idea by Daisy Ridley.' By the end of the film, you're likely to be tickled that she's the one that dreamed up this surprising and twisty piece of pulp entertainment. A father chaperones his daughter, who is co-starring in a film with a popular actress, to the set of the movie while his wife is at home with their newborn baby. He soon finds himself falling in love with the actress. It's a tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller of sorts, full of tension brewing between its characters. It's an unexpectedly salacious piece of work that has fun toying with the audience's expectations if only so they can pull the rug, so to speak, and make everyone gasp with a reveal. It works! Magpie is now streaming on Hulu. Stream on Hulu Jonathan Majors is undeniably very good in Magazine Dreams, a movie that isn't quite as strong as its central performance. It's about an aspiring bodybuilder struggling to find human connection in the world. Nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of superstardom, not even the doctors who warn him of the permanent damage he causes to himself with his quest to achieve greatness. It would be easy to compare the movie to something akin to Taxi Driver or The King of Comedy (or Joker, which itself was heavily inspired by those two Martin Scorsese pictures), but where it lands is more like a feature-length version of Eminem's music video for 'Stan,' a work so well known that the song title is now a slang term. It's a fascinating exploration of celebrity worship and how average people, or especially people who may have mental issues, can get caught up in that world. Majors really sinks into the role, which is sadly rendered a bit uncomfortable by real-life allegations that hew closely to the aggression exhibited by his character. It's a terrific performance in a movie that has its moments but ultimately doesn't feel true to its central character by the end. Magazine Dreams is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video-on-demand platforms. Rent or buy Small Things Like These is about as quiet as movies can be; it's a film entirely focused on an internal struggle its lead character is facing. It stars Cillian Murphy, who's able to convey worlds of meaning with simply a look, as his character doesn't say much. In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own, forcing him to confront his past and the silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church. It's a simple movie about a good man trying to do his best, and Murphy is able to bring that depth of feeling to a mostly interior performance in such a captivating way; it's a shock he didn't get back-to-back nominations. Small Things Like These is a masterclass in small-scale drama, underplaying nearly every moment to the point where it somehow coalesces into an impactful emotional wallop. Small Things Like These is now streaming on Hulu. Stream on Hulu In the Lost Lands is, in a word, insane. Using more words, it's a post-apocalyptic Western in which Milla Jovovich stars as an omniscient witch, and Dave Bautista plays a bounty hunter she teams up with to journey into dangerous territories on a job hunting down a shape-shifting werewolf for a power-hungry queen. It's got the palace intrigue of Game of Thrones, the wackiness of something like the Wachowskis' 2015 movie Jupiter Ascending and the pure genre expressionism that action fans and director Paul W.S. Anderson enthusiasts have come to appreciate in his work. It also features digital backgrounds like any number of major action blockbusters these days, but they're rendered using Unreal Engine, which is typically for video games. It gives the movie a strikingly uncanny feel that looks more compelling than, say, the computerized landscapes in Marvel fare. If you read any of this and go, 'That sounds awesome,' you must check it out. If you rolled your eyes, stay far away; this wild ride is not for you! In the Lost Lands is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video-on-demand platforms. Rent or buy
