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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood superstar pops into Scots restaurant & visits tourist attraction as locals praise ‘down to earth' actor
Staff raved over the 'lovely and charming' star and his family IN THE FAST LANE Hollywood superstar pops into Scots restaurant & visits tourist attraction as locals praise 'down to earth' actor Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOLLYWOOD superstar was spotted at a Scots restaurant over the weekend as locals praised the "down to earth" actor. Matt Damon has been in Moray for the past couple of weeks while filming The Odyssey. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The star was snapped with staff at Locanda De Gusti in the capital Credit: Facebook 3 Excited fans flocked to the comments to react to the visit Credit: Facebook 3 Matt also took time to try out Scotland's only alpine coaster Credit: Midlothian Council The eagerly awaited Christopher Nolan film stars Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he journeys home following the Trojan War. Saving Private Ryan megastar Matt popped into a Dalry restaurant in Edinburgh while on a break from filming. The 54-year-old was snapped with staff at Locanda De Gusti in the capital as he popped in for lunch on Saturday, July 12. Writing on Facebook, the restaurant wrote: "Casual Saturday in the office… just us, the team, and Matt Damon popping in for lunch with his family. No big deal. "Spoiler alert: they were absolutely lovely, charming, and yes - somehow even more down to earth than you'd expect from someone who's been to Mars and saved Private Ryan. "Safe to say the team's productivity went out the window for a minute, but hey - wouldn't you be distracted if Jason Bourne was asking for an Aperol Spritz! "Good food, good vibes, and just your average day serving Hollywood superstar." Excited fans flocked to the comments to react to the visit. One said: "Wow! No wonder he visited Locanda where the best chef in Scotland cooks." A second gushed: "This is fabulous, he has great taste, by far THE BEST RESTAURANT in Edinburgh." James Bond villain and huge film star shocks staff as he buys Thai street food in Leeds - would you have recognised him? A third added: "Absolutely amazing guys! So happy for you." A fourth weighed in: "Just the best for Locanda." Matt also took time to try out Scotland's only alpine coaster on the Pentland Hills in Midlothian. Midlothian Council wrote on Facebook: "When you've starred in Jason Bourne and Ocean's 11, high-speed thrills are just part of the job. "But even Oscar-winner Matt Damon couldn't resist the rush of our Alpine Coaster at Midlothian Snowsports Centre! "Matt and his family took on our top attraction today — and let's just say, they enjoyed action-movie-worthy fun from start to finish!" We recently told how Matt was hugely impressed by the food and service at a Scottish restaurant - saying it was among the best in the world. Locals in a Scots town were also left stunned when he turned up at their local Motion Fitness gym. Regulars did a double take as the Hollywood superstar wandered in sporting a beard. Within seconds he was mobbed in the fishing port - with everyone wanted a snap taken with the acting legend. And many were shocked to discover he was holding a Buckie Thistle shirt as well.


Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Hollywood A-lister spotted in and around Edinburgh as locals praise 'down to earth' actor
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Hollywood actor has been spotted in and around city over the weekend, as locals praised the 'lovely and charming' A-lister. Matt Damon, known for starring in films such as the Bourne franchise and Saving Private Ryan, stopped in at a Dalry restaurant and made his way to a Midlothian attraction. Those who met him said he was 'even more down to earth than you'd expect'. The actor is understood to be on a break from filming The Odyssey in Moray at the moment, and is enjoying what Scotland has to offer with his family. The long-awaited Christopher Nolan film stars Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca. It also stars big names such as Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Robert Pattinson. During his break, Matt was seen at Locanda De Gusti in Dalry as he 'popped in for lunch' on Saturday, July 12. He also made his way to the alpine coaster in Midlothian for some 'action movie-worthy fun'. (Image: Locanda De Gusti) Posting to Facebook, Locanda De Gusti said: "Casual Saturday in the office… just us, the team, and Matt Damon popping in for lunch with his family. No big deal. "Spoiler alert: they were absolutely lovely, charming, and yes - somehow even more down to earth than you'd expect from someone who's been to Mars and saved Private Ryan. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Safe to say the team's productivity went out the window for a minute, but hey - wouldn't you be distracted if Jason Bourne was asking for an Aperol Spritz! Good food, good vibes, and just your average day serving Hollywood superstar." Posting to Facebook, Midlothian Council said: "Which Hollywood star did we welcome today on our alpine coaster? "When you've starred in Jason Bourne and Ocean's 11, high-speed thrills are just part of the job. But even Oscar-winner Matt Damon couldn't resist the rush of our Alpine Coaster at Midlothian Snowsports Centre! Matt and his family took on our top attraction today — and let's just say, they enjoyed action-movie-worthy fun from start to finish! Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "We loved having them, and if you haven't tried it yet… what are you waiting for?" Local residents were quick to comment. One said: "How amazing!" Another posted: "OMG, Jason Bourne!" A third said: "Wow, you're doing something right to attract Hollywood stars, keep up the great work!"


Time Out
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This hard-to-find war movie classic is streaming on YouTube
The streaming era has made untold thousands of movies available at our fingertips. The problem? The vast majority of those movies were made in only the last two decades or so. If you're a burgeoning cinephile looking to continue your film education, finding films from earlier than the Clinton administration is more difficult than it should be. But it's not impossible: you just need to know where to look. A good place to start? YouTube. The site best known for cat videos, conspiracy theories and DIY home repair tutorials is a semi-secret repository for movies unavailable on other platforms. Many classics of the cult, arthouse and international variety are out there to stream, completely for free. Of course, the drawbacks are dodgy transfers and possible copyright violations. But if you want to watch one of the greatest anti-war films of all-time, well, it's there, it's in 1080p, and it's legal. Be forewarned, though: 1985's Come and See will leave you absolutely shell-shocked. Set in Nazi-occupied Belarus, the final film by Soviet director Elem Klimov follows a young soldier named Florya as he witnesses horrors beyond his comprehension. Time Out – which has not only named the movie one of the best war movies of all-time but one of the greatest overall – put it this way: 'As unsparing as cinema gets, the influence of Elem Klimov's sui generis war movie transcends the genre in a way that not even Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan can match. At its heart it's a coming-of-age story that follows a young Belarusian boy (Aleksei Kravchenko) through unspeakable horror as Nazi death squads visit an apocalypse on his region. Alongside its historical truths, the film's grammar and visual language – there are passages that play like an ultra-violent acid trip – are what truly elevates it. Like an Hieronymus Bosch masterpiece, the images here can never be unseen.' Currently, Come and See is not free to stream anywhere else in the US. It's on YouTube thanks to Mosfilm, the century-old Russian studio that has produced many of the country's most renowned films. Beginning in 2011, the studio began uploading a trove of Russian films to its YouTube channel, in high-def and with English subtitles. In addition to Come and See, the page channel has nearly full filmographies from legendary directors like Sergei Eisenstein and Andrei Tarkovsky – so you'll have a lot more to dig into, once you're done being traumatised.

Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Fans Crown Legendary Actor ‘Top 5 Dead or Alive' as He Celebrates 69th Birthday
Tom Hanks celebrates his 69th spin around the sun on Wednesday, July 9, 2025-and fans are wasting no time marking the occasion by honoring the legendary talent's longevity in the industry. The Hollywood actor was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, Calif., cementing himself as a mainstay in films since his first role back in the 1980s. Hanks has since starred in over 75 movies, with some of the most iconic being Forrest Gump (1994), Cast Away (2000), The Green Mile (1999), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and Disney's Toy Story series-as the recognizable voice of Woody-to name just a few. And he's still going, with his latest flick,The Phoenician Scheme, having released just weeks ago on May 30. On X (formerly Twitter) fans poured in to celebrate the enduring star for his birthday. "Happy Birthday to one of the best actors in Hollywood," one declared, while another boldly crowned him "Top 5 dead or alive." "Happy birthday to my favorite. Thank you for the movies, for sparking my love for cinema!" a third gushed, showing appreciation for Hanks' longstanding catalog, as another insisted he has "So. Many. Bangers. Especially. Green. Mile." Celebratory comments continued to roll in, like some that read, "Happy birthday to this legend," "Happy birthday tom you are the very best a legend in his own time," "One of my favourites. Truly one of the most amazing actors on this planet. Happy birthday to Tom Hanks!" and "literally, he only did masterpieces," with yet another dubbing Hanks "My favourite actor." Someone else recommended, "If u have not seen^ a man called otto ^ u r mising on one of the best movies made with tom hanks in it !!" Next: Film Icons' Rarely-Seen Twins Step Into the Spotlight for Stunning Public Appearance With Mom & Dad Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved


Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Matt Damon brands food at Scottish restaurant ‘best in world' after visit to ‘hidden gem'
The superstar has been spotted across Moray over the past few weeks STAR PRAISE Matt Damon brands food at Scottish restaurant 'best in world' after visit to 'hidden gem' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MATT Damon was hugely impressed by the food and service at a Scottish restaurant - saying it was among the best in the world. The Bourne Identity and Saving Private Ryan megastar has been in Moray for the past couple of weeks while filming The Odyssey. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Hollywood superstar Matt Damon has been in Moray for the past couple of weeks Credit: Northpix 4 Locals have bumped into the megastar in places like the gym Credit: Facebook 4 The actor praised the food at The Seafield Arms as the best Credit: Google It's an eagerly awaited Christopher Nolan film which stars Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he journeys home following the Trojan War. Other big names in the film include Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Robert Pattinson. The Hollywood superstar has been spotted out and about at local shops and heading to the gym. On Thursday night, the actor joined cast members for a meal at The Seafield Arms in Cullen. And he told staff that it was the best dining experience they'd had during their travels around the globe, The Press and Journal reports. Managing Director Charles Milne said in a post on social media: "It was Thursday evening, and as I walked through the dining room of The Beverly Hills Hotel, I recognised a famous face at every table. "One A-lister leaned in and said: 'The food here is the best we've had on our journey around the world - and the young staff are remarkable. We wish we could stay longer.' "Then I blinked... and realised I was still in Cullen. "The compliments weren't for Beverly Hills - they were for the outstanding staff, chefs and managers of The Seafield Arms Hotel." He then thanked director Christopher Nolan for bringing his crew to Banffshire. Scots streets transformed for huge blockbuster as A-listers JJ Abrams and Glen Powell spotted The Seafield Arms is described as a "hidden gem" in the heart of the village of Cullen. It offers guests a "luxurious and relaxing experience" during stays and dining. Last week, locals in a tiny Scots town were stunned when Matt Damon turned up at their local Motion Fitness gym. Regulars did a double take as the Hollywood superstar wandered in sporting a beard. Within seconds he was mobbed in the fishing port - with everyone wanted a snap taken with the acting legend. And many were shocked to discover he was holding a Buckie Thistle shirt as well. Huge greek ships have been spotted in Buckie Harbour - with historic Findlater Castle closed to the public while shooting is underway.