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In 1963, Warren Beatty was hand-picked for a role by the President of the United States. He turned it down

• Kennedy picked Warren Beatty to portray him in *PT 109*.
• Beatty turned down the role and became friends with Kennedy.
• Cliff Robertson starred in the film, released in June 1963.

In 1963, President John F Kennedy personally chose young actor Warren Beatty to play him in a film about his wartime service, but Beatty declined. The episode offers a glimpse of Kennedy’s involvement in the production and of the personal connection he formed with Beatty. The film, *PT…

6 Greatest Thriller Movie Trilogies of All Time

• The article picks six thriller trilogies that sustain their appeal.
• The selections cover crime, espionage, horror and revenge.
• Some trilogies connect through themes rather than shared plots.

The article argues that thrillers rarely sustain suspense and quality across a trilogy, but highlights six series it considers successful. These films span espionage, crime, psychological horror and revenge, showing how different stories can maintain a strong identity across multiple instalments. Among the examples described are Sweden’s three…

The band Dave Grohl couldn’t stand touring with: “They didn’t give us a guest list”

• Grohl said Foo Fighters were treated as second-class support.
• They had to buy tickets for guests at $64 each.
• The band used a trailer instead of a dressing room.

Dave Grohl said the Foo Fighters were treated like second-class citizens while supporting the Rolling Stones on a 1997 stadium tour. His account highlights the sharp divide between an opening act and a headliner, even when the support band is building a profile of its own. The Foo…

Dónal Lunny dies at 79; Jay-Z brings Blue Ivy onstage

Irish folk music loses a leading figure, while Jay-Z’s SoFi Stadium show features his daughter on keys. Tatiana Huezo’s Galerna takes top honours at Impulso Morelia, and Hirokazu Kore-eda explains why he never films children crying.

Stevie Wonder Sues to Evict Ex-Fiancée Who Has Been Living At His Property Rent-Free for 38 Years

• Wonder is suing to evict his former fiancée.
• She has lived at the Hollywood Hills property rent-free since 1988.
• The dispute began after she refused an insurance-related inspection.

Stevie Wonder has filed a lawsuit seeking to evict Carmen Efferson, his former fiancée, from a Hollywood Hills home where she has lived rent-free since 1988. The dispute followed an attempted inspection for an insurance renewal, which Efferson refused, and Wonder’s representatives say her response breached the terms…

The 6 Best Al Pacino Gangster Movies, Ranked

• Six gangster films showcase Pacino’s varied crime roles.
• The picks span from early in his career to 2019.
• *Carlito’s Way*, *Donnie Brasco* and *The Irishman* feature.

The article ranks six Al Pacino films focused on organised crime, tracing how his gangster roles span much of his acting career. It highlights the range of those films, from stories about mob life to accounts of people trying to escape it. The selection includes *Carlito’s Way*, in…

Horror Fans, Rejoice: FilmQuest Breakout ‘The Crawling’ Is the Gutsy Alien Freakout of Your Dreams

• *The Crawling* premiered at FilmQuest on 23 October.
• An alien encounter intensifies a couple’s existing strain.
• The film explores masculinity, control and trust.

Christian Everhard’s horror film *The Crawling* premiered at FilmQuest in Provo, Utah, on 23 October. It follows a couple on a remote holiday who encounter an alien, using the threat to explore how their strained relationship and expectations of masculinity unravel. Will Brittain plays Mike, a police officer…