It's safe to say that Brigette Lundy-Paine is having the summer of her acting life. This August, she introduced herself to moviegoers as the adult Maureen Walls, Jeannette Walls' youngest sibling, in The Glass Castle. But it's her most recent work in Netflix's "Atypical" that's garnering the actress new fans on IMDb. In the series, Lundy-Paine plays Casey Gardner, a protective presence to her autistic brother Sam. The show has generated varied reactions about its treatment of some challenging themes and issues. But among IMDb users, there's clear consensus about Lundy-Paine's appeal: She's catapulted to No. 7 on IMDb's STARmeter. What's next for the actress? A role in The Wilde Wedding alongside Glenn Close.
Box Office Milestone We Love
At a time when the movie industry is licking its wounds from underwhelming summer box-office receipts, Girls Trip has at least two reasons to celebrate: It is the first live-action comedy of the year to reach $100 million at the U.S. box office, and it's also the first movie made by an African American cast and director/writer/producer team to surpass $100 million as well. Bootyhole!
Flashback of the Week
Ahead of the 3D rerelease of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, we sat down with actor Robert Patrick, who chilled us to the bone in 1991 with his portrayal of a liquid-metal killing machine. In reality, the star could not have been more affable and was happy to recreate a short moment of his scary performance for us while recounting the reason why the film holds up after all these years. He even recalled how he had a crush on co-star Linda Hamilton. The T-1000 and Sarah Connor. Who could have imagined?!
Brain-Freezing Fashion Moment of the Week
When all the dragon fire went out and the lake froze over again, one of many lasting images from "Beyond the Wall," the most recent "Game of Thrones" episode, was ... Daenerys' incredible winter coat. Resembling a piece of outerwear we'd expect to see on a return to planet Hoth, the heavily structured and furred garment was as breathtaking as the first flights of Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion.
Origin Story Announcement of the Week
With all the successful superhero origin stories sprouting up for movie fans, we were wondering when a supervillain's background would finally be explored. Looks like we won't have to wait much longer as Warner Bros. and DC announced they would be digging into the origins of the iconic Joker. Todd Phillips, director of The Hangover franchise will direct and co-write the gritty '80s-era Gotham tale with screenwriter Scott Silver (The Fighter, 8 Mile). With Martin Scorsese coming on as a producer, we're super excited to hear more, especially who will be cast to play Jack Napier, the man who becomes the Joker.
TV Teaser of the Week
He's coming … and we'll be watching. Netflix revealed its first teaser trailer for "The Punisher," a standalone series starring Jon Bernthal, who brought his incarnation of the titular character to life in Season 2 of Marvel's "Daredevil." The teaser, which features Punisher pounding his insignia into cement with a sledgehammer, also shows glimpses of what appears to be Frank Castle's backstory. One thing's for sure: The cold brutality of the trailer promises a continuation of the serious tone we saw in "Daredevil."
Lifetime Achiever of the Week
We can never give IMDb fan favorite Morgan Freeman enough accolades for his impressive body of work on the big screen. This week, he earned yet another professional achievement with the announcement that he'll be the 54th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. It's a fitting honor for an actor who's won both an Oscar and a SAG award, been nominated for four other Academy Awards, and has starred in nearly 100 films. Oh, and let's not forget his work in The Shawshank Redemption, which stands atop IMDb's Top Rated Movies chart. Don't ever retire, Mr. Freeman.
Movie Release Date Announcement of the Week
Mother of god! Super Troopers 2 is finally coming to theaters, and we're freaking out, man! On April 20, 2018, Thorny, Farva, Rabbit, Mac and Captain O'Hagan return to the big screen after a 16-year hiatus, and they have a bunch of new shenanigans in store. This time around, the Troopers are called upon to establish a Highway Patrol station during a border dispute between the U.S. and Canada. Mounties vs. Vermont's finest? Needless to say, we're stocking up on maple syrup bottles right meow!
Renewal of the Week
Our wait for the Oct. 27 premiere of "Stranger Things" Season 2 just got a little easier now that the Duffer brothers have confirmed that we will be getting a third and probably fourth season of the sci-fi series. We know that Season 2 is supposed to be larger in scope and darker in tone, but what will that mean for Season 3? Will things get even worse? Either way, we are counting the days and happy to know that the one of our favorite shows is not ending anytime soon. See the "Stranger Things" cast in and out of costume
Our wait for the Oct. 27 premiere of "Stranger Things" Season 2 just got a little easier now that the Duffer brothers have confirmed that we will be getting a third and probably fourth season of the sci-fi series. We know that Season 2 is supposed to be larger in scope and darker in tone, but what will that mean for Season 3? Will things get even worse? Either way, we are counting the days and happy to know that the one of our favorite shows is not ending anytime soon. See the "Stranger Things" cast in and out of costume
New York Superhero Episode of the Week
Have you watched and rated "The Defenders"? The show currently has a strong 8.1 user rating, but Episode 3 has the strongest rating of 9.1. If you've already started watching, be sure to rate your favorite episodes. And if you haven’t started watching yet, be sure to make it at least to Episode 3.
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Have you watched and rated "The Defenders"? The show currently has a strong 8.1 user rating, but Episode 3 has the strongest rating of 9.1. If you've already started watching, be sure to rate your favorite episodes. And if you haven’t started watching yet, be sure to make it at least to Episode 3.
Learn more about "The Defenders" and the stars who play them
Tribute of the Week
We bid a sad farewell to Jerry Lewis, the beloved comedian, who died at 91. The star was perhaps best known for his comedy pairing with Dean Martin, his unparalleled slapstick performances, and his fundraising telethons. But he also found renown as an actor in films such as The King of Comedy and remained vital even into his late 80s, with the likes of Max Rose playing the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Lewis was an inspiration to countless performers, including Jim Carrey, who paid tribute by simply saying: "He was a blessing."
We bid a sad farewell to Jerry Lewis, the beloved comedian, who died at 91. The star was perhaps best known for his comedy pairing with Dean Martin, his unparalleled slapstick performances, and his fundraising telethons. But he also found renown as an actor in films such as The King of Comedy and remained vital even into his late 80s, with the likes of Max Rose playing the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Lewis was an inspiration to countless performers, including Jim Carrey, who paid tribute by simply saying: "He was a blessing."
TV Casting Announcement of the Week
We're excited to hear that Timothy Hutton is joining the upcoming Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House." A prequel in the style of "Bates Motel," the series tells the story of the Crains, the family of the old woman who last inhabited Hill House before that fateful summer detailed in the novel. The addition of Hutton to the cast suggests a gravitas worthy of Jackson and the 1963 movie adaptation directed by Robert Wise. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
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We're excited to hear that Timothy Hutton is joining the upcoming Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House." A prequel in the style of "Bates Motel," the series tells the story of the Crains, the family of the old woman who last inhabited Hill House before that fateful summer detailed in the novel. The addition of Hutton to the cast suggests a gravitas worthy of Jackson and the 1963 movie adaptation directed by Robert Wise. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
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