Why fly? Explaining the ending of ‘Grease’
A bizarre way to cap off a classic.
Author: Scott Campbell Archives: 06/2024
From superstar to unrecognisable cameos: tracing the downfall of Mike Myers
A rapid slide down the industry ladder.
The role that terrified Jack Nicholson: “What if I can’t get back to me?”
An existential crisis was on the cards.
‘Das Boot’: The claustrophobic classic Clint Eastwood called “very impressive”
It director won him over in an instant.
What’s in a name? How George Lucas attacked Roger Ebert in ‘Willow’
Firing a subtle shot across the bow.
The “tragic performance” that infatuated Nicolas Cage
A transformative experience for an aspiring star.
How Harrison Ford chooses his roles: ”I have never been interested in playing heroes”
Although it would appear he’s drawn to them anyway.
The Salkind clause: how an unscrupulous producer changed contractual negotiations forever
An unheralded milestone for actors everywhere.
“It was insane”: Francis Ford Coppola on his Roger Corman apprenticeship
Dropped in at the deep end.
