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Carl Reiner’s Most Memorable Works

Carl Reiner’s Most Memorable Works

Carl Reiners Most Memorable Works Critics Pick Carl Reiner's Most Memorable Works Image: Universal Pictures/Photofest Caesar's Hour Reiner starred alongside Sid Caesar, Howard Morris, Nanette Fabray and Janet Blair in Caesar's Hour, a live sketch comedy show. Image: NBC/Photofest The Dick Van Dyke Show Reiner created The Dick Van Dyke Show based on his own life. The series was nominated for 23 Emmys, winning 14. Image: CBS/Photofest The Jerk Reiner directed The Jerk, starring Steve Martin in one of his earliest breakout film roles.  Image: Universal Studios/Photofest Ocean's Eleven In Steven Soderbergh's remake of the 1960s Rat Pack film of the same name, Reiner played Saul Bloom, an elderly con man and integral member of Ocean's team. ...
7 enchanting images of star formation captured by NASA

7 enchanting images of star formation captured by NASA

7 enchanting images of star formation captured by NASA Celestial fireworks: A brilliant tapestry of young stars flaring to life resembles a glittering fireworks display in this Hubble Space Telescope image. Westerlund 2 is a giant cluster of about 3,000 stars residing in a raucous stellar breeding called Gum 29, located 20,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Carina. ...
Cast of ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’

Cast of ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’

Then and Now: Cast of Home Alone 2 Then and Now Cast of 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' Image: Courtesy of Photofest Macaulay Culkin Culkin reprised his role as Kevin McCallister from 1990's Home Alone. Image: Photofest THEN Macaulay Culkin Home Alone made Culkin a household name in the early '90s, when he also starred in Uncle Buck and My Girl and even hosted Saturday Night Live. Now Image: Getty Images Joe Pesci Pesci plays one-half of a blundering duo of burglars trying to rob the McCallister home but repeatedly gets pranked by Culkin's Kevin. THEN Image: Photofest Joe Pesci Now Image: Getty Images Joe Pesci was a seasoned actor by the time he joined Home Alone. Pesci announced his retirement from acting in 1999 to focus on a mu...
The Cast of ‘Coming to America’

The Cast of ‘Coming to America’

Then And Now: Cast of Coming to America Then and Now Cast of 'Coming to America' Image: Photofest Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy plays Prince Akeem, Randy Watson, Saul and Clarence in what would become a hallmark of his films. Images: Paramount/Photofest; David Livingston/Getty Images THEN Eddie Murphy The successful comedian went on to star in movies like the Nutty Professor remakes, the Doctor Dolittle films and the Shrek franchise. Images: Paramount/Photofest; David Livingston/Getty Images Now Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall played Akeem’s right-hand man, Semmi. Like Murphy, Hall played other roles including Reverend Brown, Morris the Barber and a Female Clubgoer. Images: Paramount/Photofest (3); David Livingston/Getty Images Then Arsenio Ha...

Hollywood’s Top 10 Favorite Love Lines

Hollywoods Top 10 Favorite Love Lines Favorite Quotes Hollywood's Top 10 Favorite Funny Lines Image: Photofest In 2019, THR asked its entertainment industry readers to vote on the most memorable quote from every movie ever made. We pulled the 10 highest-ranking comedy lines on the list. Image: Photofest I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight. - The Devil Wears Prada2006 Image: Photofest 10 Nobody's perfect. - Some Like It Hot1959 Image: Photofest 9 Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the war room! - Dr. Strangelove1964 Image: Photofest 8 Argo f— yourself. - Argo2012 Image: Photofest 7 Hasta la vista, baby. - Terminator 2: Judgment Day1991 Image: Photofest 6 Sh...
‘Judy’: 6 of the Film’s Stars and Their Real-Life Inspirations

‘Judy’: 6 of the Film’s Stars and Their Real-Life Inspirations

Stars of Judy and Their Real-Life Inspirations Stars of 'Judy' and Their Real-Life Inspirations Image: David Hindley/Roadside Attractions Judy Garland Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in the biopic about the troubled singer-actress' final year before her death. Zellweger won an Oscar in 2019 for her performance. Image: Courtesy of Photofest Sidney Luft Sidney Luft was a producer and the third husband of Garland.Luft is portrayed by English actor Rufus Sewell. Image: David M. Benett/Getty Images; Courtesy of Photofest Lorna Luft Luft is Garland And Sidney Luft's daughter.She is depicted as a child by actress Bella Ramsey, known for Game of Thrones Image: David Hindley/Roadside Attractions; Courtesy of Photofest Liza Minn...
The Cast of ‘Harry Potter’

The Cast of ‘Harry Potter’

Cast of Harry Potter: Then And Now Then and Now Cast of Harry Potter Image: Warner Bros. Pictures/Photofest Daniel Radcliffe At age 11, Radcliffe was cast as Harry Potter. After the franchise wrapped, he played Arthur Kipps in The Woman in Black, then went to the Broadway stage as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and later starred in the TV series A Young Doctor’s Notebook.  Images: Warner Bros./Photofest; Fred Duval/FilmMagic Emma Watson After the role of Hermione, Watson graduated from Brown University, became a U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador, the face of Burberry and continues her film career in movies such as Beauty and the Beast. Images: Warner Bros./Photofest; JB Lacroix/WireImage Rupert Grint...
The Cast of ‘Risky Business’

The Cast of ‘Risky Business’

Then And Now: Cast of Risky Business Then and Now Cast of 'Risky Business' Image: Photofest Tom Cruise Three years after his role of Joel Goodson in Risky Business, Cruise kicked off a string of box office hits with Top Gun, Rain Man, Born on the Fourth of July, Days of Thunder and more! Images: Photofest; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Rebecca de Mornay Playing Lana in Risky Business marked de Mornay's breakthrough role. She went on to star in Runaway Train, The Trip to Bountiful, Backdraft and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Images: Photofest; Gilbert Carrasquillo Bronson Pinchot  Pinchot played Joel's friend Barry, who encourages him to take his father's Porsche out for a spin. He went on to star in Beverly Hills Cop, First Wives Club and ...
The Cast of ‘Dirty Dancing’

The Cast of ‘Dirty Dancing’

Dirty Dancing Stars 30 Years Later Then and Now Cast of 'Dirty Dancing'  Image: Courtesy of Vestron Pictures Partick Swayze Following his leading role as Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing, Swayze was a hot commodity, starring in movies like Road House and Point Break. In 2008, Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died from the disease in 2009 at the age of 57.  Images: Courtesy of Vestron Pictures; Getty images Jennifer Grey After her role as Baby Houseman, Jennifer Grey continued acting, with roles in numerous movies and TV shows. On the small screen, she appeared on Friends and starred in ABC's It's Like, You Know...  Images: Courtesy of Vestron Pictures; Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images Jerry Orbach Known as Jake Houseman, Orb...
Then and Now: Cast of ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Then and Now: Cast of ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Then And Now: Cast of Saving Private Ryan Then and Now Cast of 'Saving Private Ryan' Image: Photofest Tom Hanks Hanks earned best actor Oscar nomination for his role of Captain Miller in Saving Private Ryan. Images: Photofest; Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Matt Damon During preproduction, Spielberg sent several of the castmembers to a "boot camp" program to learn to realistically portray soldiers. Damon was intentionally left out so the other actors would resent him in his role as Private Ryan. Images: Photofest; Noam Galai/Getty Vin Diesel Diesel has a brief but tragic role in the film as Private Caparzo, who is shot and killed during a rainy skirmish while clutching a letter to his father. Images: Photofest; Jamie McCarthy/Getty ...
Meet The Voices: ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’

Meet The Voices: ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Meet The Voices Meet The Voices 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Image: Courtesy of Disney John C. Reilly as Ralph Wreck-It Ralph's very own John C. Reilly returned to his title role. In the sequel, Ralph is responsible for helping Vanellope fix her game — even if it means venturing into the unknown. Getty Images; Courtesy of Disney Sarah Silverman as Vanellope Silverman plays a girl whose Candy Land-styled race-car game, Sugar Rush, breaks down. She enlists Ralph and Yess’ help to retrieve a replacement part or risk staying broken forever.  Getty Images; Courtesy of Disney Taraji P. Henson as YeSSS The film’s directors, Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, describe Yesss, voiced by Taraji P. Henson, as “an algorithm: the ...
The Cast of ‘School of Rock’

The Cast of ‘School of Rock’

Then and Now: Cast of School of Rock Then and Now Cast of 'School of Rock' Image: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty; Photofest Jack Black Black played the lead role of Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star with big dreams who is impersonating a teacher.  Images: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty; Photofest THEN Jack Black From his more comical work in films such as Nacho Libre and Gulliver’s Travels to his more dramatic turns in King Kong and Bernie, Black has taken on roles in a variety of genres since his breakout role. Images: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty; Photofest Now Joan Cusack Cusack portrayed the by-the-book, high-strung Principal Mullins. Images: Jason Kempin/Getty; Photofest THEN NOW Joan Cusack On the big screen, Cusack has been featured in Friends With Money...
Meet the Voices: ‘Cars 3’

Meet the Voices: ‘Cars 3’

Meet The Voices: Cars 3 Meet The V0ices 'Cars 3' Image: courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen Owen Wilson voices Lightning McQueen in Cars 3 as well as in Cars, Mater and the Ghostlight, Cars 2 and The Radiator Springs 500½. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Cristela Alonzo As Cruz Ramirez Cristela Alonzo voices Cruz Ramirez. This is Alonzo’s first Cars movie. The yellow sports car, an optimistic friend of Lightning McQueen. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images; courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Larry the Cable Guy As Mater Comedian Larry the Cable Guy voices Mater in Cars, Mater and the Ghostlight, Cars Toons and Cars 2. Getty Images; Courtesy o...
Meet The Voices: ‘Incredibles 2’

Meet The Voices: ‘Incredibles 2’

Meet The Voices: Incredibles 2 Meet The V0ices 'Incredibles 2' Image: Disney•Pixar Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible Bob Parr (aka Mr. Incredible) is played by his original voice actor, Craig T. Nelson. Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Disney•Pixar Holly Hunter as Helen Parr/Elastigirl Holly Hunter returned to her role as Helen Parr, who is also the superhero Elastigirl. In the sequel, she gets to be a superhero while her husband takes care of their kids. David Livingston/Getty Images; Disney•Pixar Catherine Keener as Evelyn Deavor Evelyn is the brains behind Winston Deavor’s company. The company enlists superheroes to bring them back into the open.  Jesse Grant/WireImage; Disney•Pixar Bob Odenkirk as Winston Deavor With hi...
Cats’: A Guide to the Star-Studded Musical’s Feline Characters

Cats’: A Guide to the Star-Studded Musical’s Feline Characters

Meet The Voices: Cats Behind The V0ices 'Cats': A Guide to the Star-Studded Musical's Feline Characters Image: Courtesy of Disney Taylor Swift as Bombalurina Swift portrays Bombalurina, a flirtatious red cat that makes advances on many male cats throughout the film. The character has close relationships with fellow cats Munkustrap, Jennyanydots and Jellylorum. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Universal Pictures Ian McKellen as Gus the Theatre Cat McKellen stars as Gus the Theatre Cat, an old and frail cat that narrates the story and becomes more confident as the night continues. Mike Marsland/WireImage; Universal Pictures James Corden as Bustopher Jones Corden plays respected member of the Jellicle tribe Bustopher Jones. The wise cat is a...
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