In 1953, Elizabeth Taylor made the forgettable melodrama “The Girl Who Had Everything,” which also is an apt description of her life and her career. Over her 79 years, she segued from a stunningly beautiful child star to a va-va-va-voon sex symbol to a two-time Oscar-winner to a pioneering AIDs activist. Taylor was more than a star. More than an icon. Even a dozen years after her death, cinephiles are still obsessed with the violet-eye actress.
But a new HBO/Max documentary “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” illustrates she didn’t have “everything.” In the 1960s, Taylor gave interviews to celebrity journalist Richard Meryman who died in 2015. Forty hours of their interviews were recently discovered in his archive and are the anchor for this compelling piece. (There is also an interview from the 1980s with Dominick Dunne).
Wrote the New York Times: “For the Taylor enthusiast, the film is unlikely to reveal much new information.
But a new HBO/Max documentary “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” illustrates she didn’t have “everything.” In the 1960s, Taylor gave interviews to celebrity journalist Richard Meryman who died in 2015. Forty hours of their interviews were recently discovered in his archive and are the anchor for this compelling piece. (There is also an interview from the 1980s with Dominick Dunne).
Wrote the New York Times: “For the Taylor enthusiast, the film is unlikely to reveal much new information.
- 8/7/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
You don't hear it mentioned too often in discussions of successful Hollywood franchises, but the "Father of the Bride" saga has demonstrated remarkable staying power. Like the Banks family itself, we've watched as this franchise has grown up, moved out the house, and had children of its own in the form of two reboots and multiple sequels. But things all started back in 1949 when Edward Streeter's "Father of the Bride" novel was adapted into the classic 1950 comedy of the same name. Since then, the series has produced six films, one of which was a short film produced during the global pandemic and the most recent being 2022's "Father of the Bride" remake.
In all, you've got a franchise that has spanned almost eight decades and which continues to delight audiences 72 years after the first film debuted. Modern audiences might finally be ready for more than sequels and reboots, but...
In all, you've got a franchise that has spanned almost eight decades and which continues to delight audiences 72 years after the first film debuted. Modern audiences might finally be ready for more than sequels and reboots, but...
- 6/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The Father of the Bride remake has found its director. Gaz Alazraki, who helmed Club de Cuervos, is set to direct the pic for Warner Bros., with this latest incarnation focusing on a Cuban American family. The original Father of the Bride opened in 1950 with Spencer Tracy in the lead, and was followed by a sequel in 1951, Father’s Little Dividend. […]
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- 2/5/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Father of the Bride, the 1991 remake of the classic 1950 film of the same name, managed to further cement comedy icon Steve Martin’s mid-career onscreen status as America’s (non-Clark-Griswold) well-meaning, but neurotically insecure movie dad. Indeed, its success spawned 1995’s Father of the Bride Part II, a remake of 1951 original sequel Father’s Little Dividend, before the franchise called it a day. However, a third chapter to reunite the saga of the Banks family, Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish), is now headed for Netflix—albeit with a major catch with regard to its format.
Netflix unveiled a surprise announcement for a “special event” dubbed Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) on the eve of its premiere, which will stream simultaneously on Netflix and Facebook on Friday, September 25. While Netflix is playing things coy with its descriptive language, the rather abrupt nature of this rollout negates any notion of Part...
Netflix unveiled a surprise announcement for a “special event” dubbed Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) on the eve of its premiere, which will stream simultaneously on Netflix and Facebook on Friday, September 25. While Netflix is playing things coy with its descriptive language, the rather abrupt nature of this rollout negates any notion of Part...
- 9/24/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
'Father of the Bride': Steve Martin and Kimberly Williams. Top Five Father's Day Movies? From giant Gregory Peck to tyrant John Gielgud What would be the Top Five Father's Day movies ever made? Well, there have been countless films about fathers and/or featuring fathers of various sizes, shapes, and inclinations. In terms of quality, these range from the amusing – e.g., the 1950 version of Cheaper by the Dozen; the Oscar-nominated The Grandfather – to the nauseating – e.g., the 1950 version of Father of the Bride; its atrocious sequel, Father's Little Dividend. Although I'm unable to come up with the absolute Top Five Father's Day Movies – or rather, just plain Father Movies – ever made, below are the first five (actually six, including a remake) "quality" patriarch-centered films that come to mind. Now, the fathers portrayed in these films aren't all heroic, loving, and/or saintly paternal figures. Several are...
- 6/22/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Steve Martin has ruled out rumours that he is to star in Father of the Bride 3, saying he has not seen a script or been offered the role.
The actor was reportedly returning as businessman George Banks in a third instalment of the classic comedy, alongside Diane Keaton as his wife Nina, according to NikkiFinke.com.
Father of the Bride stars then & now: From Steve Martin to Kieran Culkin
However, Martin dismissed the speculation on Twitter on Monday night (June 16):
So excited to read I'm doing Father of the Bride 3 since I haven't seen a script or been offered the role!
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) June 16, 2014
The originally report claimed that Father of the Bride 3 would focus on the couple's son Matty, who was initially played by Kieran Culkin.
Charles Shyer, the original director and co-writer, was also reported to have signed up to work on the new movie.
1991's...
The actor was reportedly returning as businessman George Banks in a third instalment of the classic comedy, alongside Diane Keaton as his wife Nina, according to NikkiFinke.com.
Father of the Bride stars then & now: From Steve Martin to Kieran Culkin
However, Martin dismissed the speculation on Twitter on Monday night (June 16):
So excited to read I'm doing Father of the Bride 3 since I haven't seen a script or been offered the role!
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) June 16, 2014
The originally report claimed that Father of the Bride 3 would focus on the couple's son Matty, who was initially played by Kieran Culkin.
Charles Shyer, the original director and co-writer, was also reported to have signed up to work on the new movie.
1991's...
- 6/16/2014
- Digital Spy
It's currently being reported that Steve Martin will be reprising his role as cynical businessman George Banks in Father of the Bride 3.
Martin is tipped to return alongside Diane Keaton as wife Nina Banks in the comedy, which will see the couple's son Matty revealing his plans to marry the son of a Us Navy Seal.
1991's Father of the Bride was based on the 1950 movie of the same, while 1995's sequel was loosely based on 1951's Father's Little Dividend.
As we anticipate a potential Part III, catch up on the major stars' exploits since - and compare how they looked then and now:
Steve Martin
Steve Martin - already an established Hollywood name before Father of the Bride - plays hapless patriarch George Banks, who suffers a series of ridiculous misfortunes (and a mild breakdown - the too-plentiful pack of hotdogs springs to mind) after his daughter announces that she's getting married.
Martin is tipped to return alongside Diane Keaton as wife Nina Banks in the comedy, which will see the couple's son Matty revealing his plans to marry the son of a Us Navy Seal.
1991's Father of the Bride was based on the 1950 movie of the same, while 1995's sequel was loosely based on 1951's Father's Little Dividend.
As we anticipate a potential Part III, catch up on the major stars' exploits since - and compare how they looked then and now:
Steve Martin
Steve Martin - already an established Hollywood name before Father of the Bride - plays hapless patriarch George Banks, who suffers a series of ridiculous misfortunes (and a mild breakdown - the too-plentiful pack of hotdogs springs to mind) after his daughter announces that she's getting married.
- 6/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Well, it's never too late to return to the "Father of the Bride" well, we suppose, as Disney and Warner Bros are currently working on a "Father of the Bride 3," the third film in the trilogy that started in 1991 with "Father of the Bride" and continued in 1995 with "Father of the Bride Part II." (The first film was a remake of a 1950 film of the same name that starred Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett, while the second was a loose remake of that film's sequel, "Father's Little Dividend," which also starred Tracy and Bennett along with Elizabeth Taylor.) But this time out, there's a gay twist!
According to Nikki Finke, who broke the story, the "twist" is that Little Matty (the little boy from the first two films) is now 29 and gay and getting married to a Navy Seal's son. Oh man, can you imagine the hilarity? Martin will definitely return as the titular father,...
According to Nikki Finke, who broke the story, the "twist" is that Little Matty (the little boy from the first two films) is now 29 and gay and getting married to a Navy Seal's son. Oh man, can you imagine the hilarity? Martin will definitely return as the titular father,...
- 6/16/2014
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
Steve Martin has reportedly signed up to star in Father of the Bride 3.
The Hollywood actor is said to be returning as businessman George Banks, alongside Diane Keaton as his wife Nina, according to NikkiFinke.com.
The proposed third film of the comedy series will reportedly be centred around the couple's son Matty, who was originally played by Kieran Culkin.
Matty apparently reveals that he is to marry the son of a Us Navy Seal in the film, leading to Banks being "thunderstruck and speechless".
Original director and co-writer Charles Shyer has also allegedly signed up to develop the film.
1991's Father of the Bride was based on the 1950 movie of the same, while 1995's sequel was loosely based on 1951's Father's Little Dividend.
Watch a trailer for Father of the Bride below:...
The Hollywood actor is said to be returning as businessman George Banks, alongside Diane Keaton as his wife Nina, according to NikkiFinke.com.
The proposed third film of the comedy series will reportedly be centred around the couple's son Matty, who was originally played by Kieran Culkin.
Matty apparently reveals that he is to marry the son of a Us Navy Seal in the film, leading to Banks being "thunderstruck and speechless".
Original director and co-writer Charles Shyer has also allegedly signed up to develop the film.
1991's Father of the Bride was based on the 1950 movie of the same, while 1995's sequel was loosely based on 1951's Father's Little Dividend.
Watch a trailer for Father of the Bride below:...
- 6/16/2014
- Digital Spy
After treating your dad to a nice breakfast in bed or a round on the golf course, why not sit back, relax and spend the rest of the day watching some appropriately themed movies? With help from the Tribeca team, we've gathered a nice selection of films that feature the crème de la crème of cinematic Pops. Leading off is our co-founder Jane Rosenthal, who recommends both the 1950 and the 1991 versions of Father of the Bride. Whether you choose Spencer Tracy or Steve Martin, you can't go wrong with these sentimental patriarchs. We dare you to watch without finding a lump in your throat. Now, on to more staff recommendations: Frederic Boyer, Artistic Director, Tribeca Film Festival Father's Little Dividend (1951) Spencer Tracy as Stanley Banks Spencer Tracy comes to grips with the prospect of becoming a grandfather; a very warm comedy. My Father the Hero (1993) Gerard Depardieu as Andre Probably...
- 6/15/2012
- TribecaFilm.com
Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Jeanne Crain, A Letter to Three Wives DGA Awards vs. Academy Awards Pt.2: Foreign, Small, Controversial Movies Have Better Luck at the Oscars Since pre-1970 Directors Guild Award finalists often consisted of more than five directors, it was impossible to get an exact match for the DGA's and the Academy's lists of nominees. In the list below, the years before 1970 include DGA finalists (DGA) who didn't receive an Academy Award nod and, if applicable, those Academy Award-nominated directors (AMPAS) not found in the — usually much lengthier — DGA list. The label "DGA/AMPAS" means the directors in question received nominations for both the DGA Award and the Academy Award. The DGA Awards vs. Academy Awards list below goes from 1948 (the DGA Awards' first year) to 1952. Follow-up posts will cover the ensuing decades. The number in parentheses next to "DGA" indicates that year's number of DGA finalists if other than five.
- 1/10/2012
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has planned a special tribute for Elizabeth Taylor who just died on March 23. The network will air 24-hour movie memorial movie marathon which is set to begin on Sunday, April 10 at 6 A.M. with her 1943 movie "Lassie Come Home".
"Butterfield 8" (1960) and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966), which landed Oscar kudos for Taylor, will also be aired at 8 P.M. and 10 P.M. respectively. The special tribute will also feature the 79-year-old actress in spy drama "Conspirator" (1949) which marked her first adult role.
Other films included in the line-up are "Lassie Come Home" (1943), "National Velvet" (1944), "Father of the Bride" (1950), "Father's Little Dividend" (1951), historical epic "Ivanhoe" (1952), "Giant" (1956), "Raintree County" (1957), and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1958).
Beside TCM, Bio Channel and ABC also take part in remembering the late actress. The former will take a two-hour intimate look at the private life of Taylor on "Bio Remembers: Elizabeth Taylor" on Thursday,...
"Butterfield 8" (1960) and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966), which landed Oscar kudos for Taylor, will also be aired at 8 P.M. and 10 P.M. respectively. The special tribute will also feature the 79-year-old actress in spy drama "Conspirator" (1949) which marked her first adult role.
Other films included in the line-up are "Lassie Come Home" (1943), "National Velvet" (1944), "Father of the Bride" (1950), "Father's Little Dividend" (1951), historical epic "Ivanhoe" (1952), "Giant" (1956), "Raintree County" (1957), and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1958).
Beside TCM, Bio Channel and ABC also take part in remembering the late actress. The former will take a two-hour intimate look at the private life of Taylor on "Bio Remembers: Elizabeth Taylor" on Thursday,...
- 3/24/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Turner Classic Movies will pay tribute to Elizabeth Taylor with 24 hours of some of her best films on Sunday, April 10.
TCM will air 11 of Taylor's movies, including the two for which she won Oscars, "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," along with some of her breakout early roles ("Lassie Come Home" and "National Velvet"), the classic "Giant" and her first adult role in the 1949 spy thriller "Conspirator."
Here's the full schedule (all times Eastern):
6 a.m. "Lassie Come Home" (1943)
7:30 a.m. "National Velvet" (1944)
10 a.m. "Conspirator" (1949)
11:30 a.m. "Father of the Bride" (1950)
1:15 p.m. "Father's Little Dividend" (1951)
2:45 p.m. "Raintree County" (1957)
6 p.m. "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1958)
8 p.m. "Butterfield 8" (1960)
10 p.m. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966)
12:30 a.m. "Giant" (1956)
4 a.m. "Ivanhoe" (1952)...
TCM will air 11 of Taylor's movies, including the two for which she won Oscars, "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," along with some of her breakout early roles ("Lassie Come Home" and "National Velvet"), the classic "Giant" and her first adult role in the 1949 spy thriller "Conspirator."
Here's the full schedule (all times Eastern):
6 a.m. "Lassie Come Home" (1943)
7:30 a.m. "National Velvet" (1944)
10 a.m. "Conspirator" (1949)
11:30 a.m. "Father of the Bride" (1950)
1:15 p.m. "Father's Little Dividend" (1951)
2:45 p.m. "Raintree County" (1957)
6 p.m. "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1958)
8 p.m. "Butterfield 8" (1960)
10 p.m. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966)
12:30 a.m. "Giant" (1956)
4 a.m. "Ivanhoe" (1952)...
- 3/23/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Turner Classic Movies has announced that it will pay tribute to Elizabeth Taylor with a 24-hour movie marathon next month. The Academy Award-winning actress passed away following congestive heart failure earlier today at the age of 79. TCM has now revealed that it will air a full day of Taylor's movies on Sunday, April 10 starting with Lassie Come Home from 6am Et/Pt. Other films that will be screened across the 24-hour period include National Velvet, Father of the Bride, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Butterfield 8, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Ivanhoe. Viewers can also relive Taylor's performances in Conspirator, Father's Little Dividend, Raintree County (more)...
- 3/23/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
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