#robbie nicholson

[haveyouseenthismovie-poll]

[superbeans89]

If Robbie Rotten was in Dick Tracy

[adamwatchesmovies]

I, Tonya (2017)

They could make a hundred movies about Tonya Harding and there would never be another like I, Tonya. This stylish, sometimes exaggerated telling of the figure skater’s story may actually be more authentic than a real-life documentary could ever be.

Cruelly raised by her mother (Allison Janney), skating prodigy Tony Harding (Margot Robbie) suffered years of emotional and physical abuse but nevertheless emerged a champion. The film, based on contradicting testimonies from the Olympic skater, her mother, her no-good husband Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan), his best friend/Tonya’s bodyguard, Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter), and her skating coaches explain how it all went to pieces.

If you don’t know the Tonya Harding, you’ll probably be able to piece what’s going to happen to her career about 40 minutes in. That's not a flaw. This film is the rare instance where knowing how it ends actually makes the movie better. Director Craig Gillespie knows why the audience is tuning in. “Tonya Harding? Isn’t she the one who attacked Nancy Kerrigan and bashed her knee with a baton right before the olympics?” Some of that is right but not quite and even if you know what actually happened, this movie’s still got ya. It’s an outrageous tale you’d swear was fiction. I mean, come on. They made Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter) into a moron whose head is so thick he’d have trouble getting out the house in one piece. There’s no way… oh wait. Is that a clip of the real-life guy? Well. I guess they nailed it then. The more you know, the more you realize how many stars had to alignn for this to happen the way it did. You’re ready to laugh, and you will… but then the movie’ll turn around to face you and damn if it doesn’t deliver a bombshell that’ll stop you dead in your tracks.

They don’t make movies like this. Whenever we see the words "based on a true story", you know you're in for an inspirational movie; it’s that one time the team caught lightning in a bottle or the one time the odds were beaten. I, Tonya is not that story. Tonya Harding was born into trash and the world never forgot to remind her of that. Every time she managed to claw her way up the cliffside of poverty, something or someone was there to knock her back down again. Frequently, it was her mother or her husband but more than once, it was the very sport she loved so much and maybe one time… it was even us. The movie gets downright savage but it’s also so outrageous, so funny you happily jump on for the ride. In every scene that breaks the fourth wall, director Craig Gillespie seems to suggest that no matter how bad things get - and they will get bad - it only makes sense to laugh a little. It’s not as if one person no matter how talented or determined can really change our destinies, after all.

Repeat viewings keep revealing fresh and tasty decisions made by the filmmakers. You get to fully appreciate the performances, for instance. Margot Robbie plays Tonya Harding from a teenager to a grown woman and you buy her all the way because she’s so utterly committed to the role. Allison Janey is so evil you expect her to turn up with a suit made of Dalmatians… but she’s too trashy even for that. Everyone we see is great.

I, Tonya hilarious and heartbreaking. The performances alone would make this movie great even if the story was boring, which it’s anything but. There’s just no other movie like this one out there. (June 7, 2019)

[denimbex1986]

'In any other world, it would be hard to find similarities between a film starring Cillian Murphy about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, and Margot Robbie's Barbie odyssey. But in this world, the two are inextricably linked thanks to their shared premiere date. With both Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie dropping on July 21st, the day has already become known as Barbenheimer.

While Barbie is painting the town hot pink, Oppenheimer has taken a subtler approach to promo. “Really crazy how the marketing for this really is just them releasing stills of Cillian Murphy and they all go viral,”  one user tweeted. The Barbie press tour has generated infinite buzz, thanks largely in part to Margot Robbie’s stylist, Andrew Mukamal, who has dressed the star in replicas of vintage Barbie looks. This style of method dressing has become a tentpole of Barbie promotion, but I’d argue that Murphy’s recent press looks, styled by Rose Forde, are the perfect antidote to the Barbie sugar high.

While men have been admiring the Irish actor’s sartorial and grooming choices since his days on Peaky Blinders, Murphy has been pulling out looks that can be rocked by any gender. Do I smell a new style icon?

Though the world premiere of Oppenheimer seemed a much milder affair than Barbie’s, Murphy still nodded to the film's subject matter and era with a khaki, militaristic button-down and tie under his black suit jacket—perhaps a reference to the complicated man behind the Manhattan Project without turning too meta. He hasn’t stopped there. Murphy showed off his forearms in a navy v-neck cardigan by Studio Nicholson over a white t-shirt, complete with tailored trousers and loafers during a cast photocall that finally gives us a definitive answer: yes, black and navy do work together.

Murphy clearly feels comfortable in monochrome, judging by his all-brown suiting at a cast photocall July 11. And in what I’d venture is one of his finest outfits, the star celebrated his BAFTA nomination for Peaky Blinders at the May 14 awards ceremony in a beautifully fitted suit with a tastefully disheveled black button-down and a haphazardly knotted tie, which hung loosely around his neck. But he also isn't afraid of a pop of color, as evidenced by the tomato red cardigan he wore to BBC Radio 2 in London on July 13. Nor is he scared to try out the sheer trend, which he broke out for the London premiere later that day, accessorizing with a subtle gold-tipped bolo tie. 

My favorite look of Murphy’s thus far has to be the sleek travel ‘fit he wore at the Gare du Nord on July 12 (another ode to black and navy). His relaxed navy t-shirt and black trousers generally isn't something to write home about, but with pitch perfect styling—loafers, wayfarers, and a gorgeous leather carry-on—he has never looked more like a movie star...'

[rpfofficial]

i love old man music tumblr because everything i learn about on here relates to everything like someone could just be talking about movies and inevitably martin scorsese comes up and its like. they dont even know he had a gay love affair with robbie robertson of the band in the 70s. or talking about horror movies oh you like the shining? with jack nicholson? the guy who wrote head 1968 and mike nesmith had an embarrassing one-sided gay crush on him? eeverything's connected

[tamtuliko]

My heart hurts for many different reasons.

1. Not related to series: people calling Jes homophobic because of his acting methods during NC scenes. He said he drank. Not that he was wasted, Jesus christ, but he drank to have courage. The dude went from thumb kissing to a$$ biting. Sorry that he needs a little push, okay? As if anyone could do better than him. Tf they are questioning the acting method of a very popular, well-known, very successful actor. Didn't know that they were Oscar winning actors themselves. It makes my blood boil.

2. Bible losing his sh*t as well. They made him say things that he didn't even want to share. Like WTF. But Maan, him getting finally angry and taking it out was hot. I'm happy that he had the courage to voice his thoughts.

3. Jes and Bible being unhinged babes. I'm ready to go to war for them. Respect the actors and their acting method and, as a viewer, criticize their acting and result, not the method, especially when we are just viewers, people, viewers. Who tf gives us the right to question the method of acting of actors? Our job is to see results. If we want to start criticizing then let's go and win Oscars or start being in the production team or I don't know, be in the same industry as them.

4. They flirted in front of our salad. Kids...

About 4 minutes.

This:

Do I even need to talk about this??? Great, never forgot this. Omg, I can't believe that they made us stupid for 6 episodes.

This:

Greats idea of Tyme is same. Big brother, kind, safe zone, taking care of him, playing with him.

Kill me now.

P.S.

Just to put it out there:

Some actors who performed under the influence of ALC: Margot Robbie, Nicolas Cage, Billy Bob Thornton, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Fred Astaire, The Beatles, Jack Nicholson, Robert Shaw, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis during their NC scene, Robert Pattinson.

Now give me my bottle of red wine. I can't copy with all angst.

[whitehartlane]

AUDERE EST FACERE. ↳ "I want us to be brave, to be aggressive. To play like Tottenham Hotspur. All I care about is this football club. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is the most important thing."

Push and run football AKA 'make it simple, make it quick', the mother of Total Football, as designed by Arthur Rowe / Rowe meets Puskás and passes on his philosophy / Ange Postecoglou talks about the inspirations behind his footballing philosophy / Bryan Gil on Tottenham's style of football / Cormac McCarthy, 'The Road' / Tottenham 2-1 Sheffield United / Tottenham 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion / Tottenham 3-3 Manchester City / Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool / Fall Out Boy & Elton John, 'Save Rock And Roll' / Ange Postecoglou mic'd up at Celtic training / Ange Postecoglou on compromising on his attacking style of football / Tottenham playing a high line against Chelsea despite being only 9 men on the pitch / Bill Nicholson / Ange Postecoglou waves to the crowd and his family after winning against Liverpool at home in his first season of the PL, caption from the fan song 'I'm Loving Big Ange Instead' sung to the tune of Robbie Williams' Angels, created by thevoiceofspurs / Young Sheldon, Season 4, Episode 1: 'Graduation' / Tottenham players celebrate after winning against Liverpool at home / Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham weathering a major injury crisis and suspensions leading to players playing out of position / Son Heungmin on Tottenham's underdog comeback victories / Son Heungmin on the feel of the new stadium before the UCL match against Man City, 2019, 'No Filter UCL' / Stray Kids ft. Tiger JK, 'TOPLINE' / Off the Shelf Ep. 20 ft. Brennan Johnson / Lord of the Rings: Return of the King / James Maddison's 'FEARLESS' tattoo on the side of his neck / Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham's chances of clinching the title in the 23/24 season / EDEN, 'love; not wrong (brave)' / Tottenham players link hands and run toward the South Stand in celebration after winning 2-1 against Sheffield United, both goals scored in injury time / Lao Tzu / Pape Sarr runs into the Tottenham fans' arms after equalising against Brighton, 2024 / Destiny Udogie points to the club's badge over his heart after equalising against Brentford, 2024 / James Maddison on Ange Postecoglou encouraging the players to play his way in the first North London Derby of the 23/24 season / To Dare is to Do, fan tifo, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium / Dejan Kulusevski on playing for Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou

[eucanthos]

Mario Sorrenti (IT, Naples, October 24, 1971)

Ariel Nicholson, Dazed Magazine Spring 2019 Stylist: Robbie Spencer

https://forums.thefashionspot.com/threads/mario-sorrenti-photographer.133829/page-38#post-30558715

[neverlostmycrown]

Evanescence - Evanescence (Ev3) Deluxe Edition, 2011 - Digital Booklet

(hq via archive.org)

Amy would like to thank: I want to thank everyone at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, for letting us use your amazing place to create, and for making us feel like part of the family. Special thanks to John and Martina McBride (for running such an awesome studio, and for the BBQ!) Nathan Yarborough - the best and sweetest assistant engineer anywhere, and all the interns who gave me rides home. Also, thank you to all our friends at S.I.RNash- you’ve been such an important part of this record. From writing and pre-production to rehearsing and performing, it all happened in the big room at the end of the hall! Thank you for being so good to us. Big love to Nick Raskulinecz, the man with the plan. Thank you for believing in me, for pushing me, for making me stronger, for cracking me up, and knowing when to say HELL YEAH!! Thank you Paul Figueroa: Engineer extraordinaire, master chef, bowling champion! Thank you Terry, Tim, Will and Troy for having my back, for bringing rad, inventive ideas to the table, and most of all, for making it LOUD! Thank you so much David Campbell, Dave Eggar and all of the string players. Thank you Chris Vrenna, you rule! Thank you Will B. Hunt for the inspiration, the good times, and the very special music we made together. Thank you to John Nicholson, one of my new favorite people! Also thank you to Phyllis Sparks and Mike Simmons. Thank you Dave Fortman, for your advice, support, and friendship throughout my career. Thank you Diana Meltzer for discovering me and always supporting me! Thank you Josh, for supporting and encouraging me to be brave and remember love, above all. Thank you Mom, Dad, Carrie, Lori, and Robby for being my biggest fans and always supporting me, making me feel safe when life gets hard, and taking me to Disney World no matter how old I get! Love to all of my wonderful family- I am so blessed. Gotta give a shout out to my girl, Beth! Thanks for being someone I can always count on. I can’t wait to laugh around the world with you once more! Thank you Zach and Stacy Williams, for your friendship and your inspiration. Thank you Eddie “Muscles” Mapp (for being awesome). Thank you everyone at Wind-up records for working so hard for us and putting out this album. Thank you Andy Lurie for all your hard work and support. Thank you Chrissy Igoe and the rest of 110 Management. Thank you Gary Haber and Patty Wicker for everything you do for me! Thank you Ken Ewing, Sheryl Rowling and Steve Baron. A very special thank you to our fans, for listening to our music, for letting it take a place in your hearts, for sharing your lives with us, for making all of this possible.

[bookclub4m]

Episode 195 - Pop(ular) Culture Non-Fiction

This episode we’re discussing the topic of non-fiction Pop Culture books! We talk about cult classics, the Disney channel, the futch scale, and being Eldritch Millennials. 

You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system.

In this episode

Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards

Join our Discord Server!

Things We Read (or tried to…)

Street Unicorns: Extravagant Fashion Photography from NYC Streets and Beyond by Robbie Quinn

Poisoned Chalice: The Extremely Long and Incredibly Complex Story of Marvelman by Pádraig Ó Méalóid

Part 0: Introduction

I Am the Law: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future by Michael Molcher

And Don't F&%k It Up: An Oral History of RuPaul's Drag Race by María Elena Fernández

The 2000s Made Me Gay: Essays on Pop Culture by Grace Perry

Note: Anna didn’t have the Disney Channel because she lived in the woods in Alaska. It also did not exist in Canada until 2015.

The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel by Jenny Nicholson

That's So '90s!: A Pop-Cultural Guide to the Raddest Decade by Jo Stewart and Lisa Gillard

The Bizarre World of Fake Video Games by Super Eyepatch Wolf

Junk Film: Why Bad Movies Matter by Katharine Coldiron

Other Media We Mentioned

Attack of the New B Movies: Essays on SYFY Original Films edited by Justin Wigard and Mitch Ploskonka

Introducing Postmodernism: A Graphic Guide by Chris Garratt and  Richard Appignanesi

FRUiTS by Shoichi Aoki

Wikipedia

Miracleman: The Silver Age by Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham

RuPaul's Drag Race (Wikipedia)

The Pit Stop S16 E01

Glee (TV series) (Wikipedia)

Euphoria (American TV series) (Wikipedia)

Abbott Elementary (Wikipedia)

The Simpsons is Good Again by Super Eyepatch Wolf

Taskmaster: Series 17, Episode 1

Plan 9 from Outer Space (Wikipedia)

Every Frame a Painting

Links, Articles, and Things

Follow our Twitch channel!

Jam and Matthew will be streaming Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp on Saturday, June 8th at 3pm PT/6pm ET. 

Jam made an image to promote it.

Jam’s Top Ten Video Essays About Media They Haven’t Experienced

Mood board (Wikipedia)

Blockbuster (Wikipedia)

Walkman (Wikipedia)

Milk caps/Pogs (Wikipedia)

Tamagotchi (Wikipedia)

Webring (Wikipedia)

Which Pokémon are the most goth?

20 Pop Culture Non-Fiction Books by BIPOC Authors

Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers’ Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here.

A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib

Indigenous Celebrity: Entanglements with Fame edited by Jennifer Adese & Robert Alexander Innes

The Male Gazed: On Hunks, Heartthrobs, and What Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men by Manuel Betancourt

Carefree Black Girls: A Celebration of Black Women in Popular Culture by Zeba Blay

The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me by Keah Brown

She Memes Well by Quinta Brunson

Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Hip-Hop History by Jeff Chang & Dave Cook

Producing Sovereignty: The Rise of Indigenous Media in Canada by Karrmen Crey

Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me by Aisha Harris

Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones

K-Drama School: A Pop Culture Inquiry into Why We Love Korean Television by Grace Jung

Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart by Jen Sookfong Lee

Indiginerds: Tales from Modern Indigenous Life edited by Alina Pete

Nerd: Adventures in Fandom from This Universe to the Multiverse by Maya Phillips

The Dead Don't Need Reminding: In Search of Fugitives, Mississippi, and Black TV Nerd Shit by Julian Randall

Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong by Katie Gee Salisbury

First Things First: Hip-Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game by Nadirah Simmons

Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop by Danyel Smith

Making a Scene by Constance Wu

Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, & Philip Wang

Give us feedback!

Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read!

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Join us again on Tuesday, June 18th when it’s time once again for One Book One Podcast as we each pitch a book we think we should read and you (the listeners) get to vote!

Then on Tuesday, July 2nd we’ll be discussing the genre of Law/Legal Non-Fiction!

[lovecharged]

not me fc shipping but i am in need of... (bolded is my preference)

camila morrone x sam claflin

lily collins x sam claflin

riley keough x sam claflin

zendaya x tom holland

mimi keene x asa butterfield

emily blunt x john krasinski

jack wolfe x kit young

odeya rush x fivel stewart

cillian murphy x annabelle wallis

maude apatow x zendaya

jonathan bailey x matt bomer

jonathan bailey x simone ashley

andrew scott x phoebe waller-bridge

will harrison x suki waterhouse

michael cimino x george sear

michael b jordan x tessa thompson

michael evans behling x greta onieogou

sophie thatcher x courtney eaton

sophie nelisse x ella purnell

felix mallard x antonia gentry

felix mallard x katie douglas

corey mylchreest x india amarteifio

jack quaid x melissa barrera

david corenswet x mia goth

calahan skogman x danielle galligan

zane phillips x froy gutierrez

zane phillips x ben levin

rish shah x camila mendes

taylor zakhar perez x nicholas galitzine

ray nicholson x olivia scott welch

leo suter x frida gustavsson

rafael silva x ronen rubinstein

ben hardy x sydney sweeney

phoebe tonkin x margot robbie

paul mescal x daisy edgar jones

danny griffin x abigail cowen

chris evans x ana de armas

[levon]

robbie robertson definitely loved getting choked by jack nicholson

[pop-pop-pop-popculture]

Who, in your opinion, are ✨Legendary, Talented Actors and Actresses✨ (deceased, alive and "legend in the making")?

Nice question!!!!  Like the word “versatile”, I feel that when referring to an actor or actress, “legendary” is thrown around too often without actually understanding what that word means and how it correlates to an actor or actress. That being said, I hope I do this right...

Alive: - Daniel Craig - Winona Ryder - Christian Bale - Julianne Moore - Jim Carrey - Meryl Streep - James McAvoy - Julia Roberts - Willem Dafoe - Susan Sarandon - Ewan McGregor - Charlize Theron - Johnny Depp (like him or not) - Nicole Kidman - Tom Hanks - Kate Winslet - Edward Norton - Morgan Freeman - Robert Downey Jr. - Leonardo DiCaprio - Allison Janney - Christopher Walken - Will Smith - Michael Caine - Brad Pitt - Dakota Fanning - Denzel Washington - Viola Davis - Gary Oldman - Bryce Dallas Howard - Idris Elba - Helena Bonham Carter - Tom Cruise (like him or not, and I, personally, absolutely despise him) - Jessica Chastain - Al Pacino - Cate Blanchett - Steve Carell (his career took off after he landed his iconic role as Michael Scott in The Office, but since his last episode in 2011, he's come a long way and has even branched out into a variety of genres as well as role types) - Angelina Jolie - Michael Keaton - Michelle Pfeiffer - Daniel Day-Lewis - Sandra Bullock - Robert De Niro - Renée Zellweger - Colin Farrell - Patricia Arquette - Colin Firth - Joaquin Phoenix - Keanu Reeves - Matthew McConaughey - Brendan Fraser - Harrison Ford - Jack Nicholson - Stanley Tucci

**There are tons of actors and actresses from the 30s-60s that were in-demand and could definitely be considered a legend, but I chose to leave them off because I didn’t want this list to be long and I wanted to focus on only the ones I grew up with as well as heard of**

Gone, but NEVER Forgotten - Heath Ledger - Carrie Fisher - Robin Williams - Brittany Murphy - River Phoenix - Chadwick Boseman - Chris Farley - Patrick Swayze

Legend in the Making: - Anya Taylor-Joy - Robert Pattinson - Margot Robbie - Julia Garner (I can just feel it...!) - Finn Wolfhard - Melissa McCarthy - Andrew Garfield - Sadie Sink (I can just feel it...!) - Cillian Murphy - Kate McKinnon - Saoirse Ronan - Anne Hathaway - Amy Adams - Lin-Manuel Miranda - Kristen Stewart (like her or not)

Honorable Mentions: Emma Thompson, Natalie Portman, Elle Fanning, Halle Berry, Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, Zoë Saldaña, Emma Stone, Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler

Unsure:

Hugh Jackman - click here

Matthew Modine - A true artist at heart who was quite versatile with his roles and genres in the 80s (and so fine 😍), but he isn't super well-known nor popular like, for example, Tom Hanks; however, the role of 'Papa' on Stranger Things won him tons of new fans as well as awoke his fans that grew up with him

Jason Bateman - He's been around since the 80s, but aside from Ozark, he only really stars in crude R-rated films, so I'm on the fence about whether he'd be considered one or not

Amy Poehler

Adam Driver

Tina Fey

Jake Gyllenhaal

Chris Rock

Florence Pugh

Bill Skarsgård

Tom Holland

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There are definitely tons--I mean tons of more actors and actresses I could write out for each category, but I'll end the lists here. Thank for the ask, this was fun to think about! If any of you have suggestions, then send me an ask.

[nsfwhiphop]

Part 7 - Incoming Text Margot Robbie (@margotrobbieofficial) and Rihanna (@rihanna) and Sofia Coppola (@sofiacoppola): “An Idea Worth 500 Million Dollars”

Question:

Who is James L. Brooks, and what are his significant contributions to television and film? Could you provide detailed information about his career, achievements, and legacy?

For more detailed information, you can visit his Wikipedia page. – (click on the blue link)

ChatGPT Answer:

James L. Brooks: An In-Depth Overview

James Lawrence Brooks, commonly known as James L. Brooks, is a highly influential American director, producer, and screenwriter renowned for his significant contributions to both television and film. His work is celebrated for its blend of humor and drama, often exploring complex character dynamics and societal themes.

Early Life and Education

Birth: James L. Brooks was born on May 9, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York City.

Family Background: He grew up in a middle-class Jewish family. His father, Sidney Brooks, was an office manager, and his mother, Beatrice (née Axelrad), was a homemaker.

Education:

Undergraduate: Brooks attended Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1962.

Graduate Studies: He pursued graduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), earning a Master of Arts in Theater Arts in 1963.

Career Highlights

Television

James L. Brooks began his career in television, where he made a lasting impact with several groundbreaking shows.

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-1977):

Role: Executive Producer and Head Writer

Impact: Revolutionized television by featuring a single, career-focused woman as the central character. The show won numerous awards, including multiple Emmys.

"Taxi" (1978-1983):

Role: Co-Creator and Producer

Impact: A critically acclaimed sitcom that blended humor with poignant social commentary. It earned Brooks several Emmy Awards.

"The Simpsons" (1989-Present):

Role: Executive Producer

Impact: As one of the longest-running animated series, "The Simpsons" has had a profound influence on popular culture and television comedy.

"Taxi Driver" (2003-2009):

Role: Creator and Executive Producer

Impact: A modern-day take on the classic series, continuing Brooks' legacy in television.

Film

James L. Brooks successfully transitioned to film, where he has directed, written, and produced numerous acclaimed movies.

"Broadcast News" (1987):

Role: Writer, Director, and Producer

Impact: A satirical look at the world of television news, the film received critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations.

"Terms of Endearment" (1983):

Role: Producer

Impact: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was praised for its emotional depth and performances.

"As Good as It Gets" (1997):

Role: Producer

Impact: Starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt, the film won multiple Oscars, including Best Actor and Best Actress.

"Spanglish" (2004):

Role: Writer, Director, and Producer

Impact: A romantic comedy-drama exploring cultural and linguistic barriers, praised for its heartfelt storytelling.

"Crazy, Stupid, Love." (2011):

Role: Producer

Impact: A successful romantic comedy that blended humor with emotional narratives, earning both commercial success and critical praise.

Other Ventures

TriStar Pictures: Brooks co-founded TriStar Pictures, a major film studio, contributing to the production of numerous successful films.

Gracie Films: Through his production company, Gracie Films, Brooks has continued to produce influential content across various media.

Awards and Honors

James L. Brooks has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his career, highlighting his excellence in both television and film.

Emmy Awards: Multiple wins for his work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Taxi," and "The Simpsons."

Academy Awards: Nominated and won Oscars for producing "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good as It Gets."

Golden Globe Awards: Numerous wins and nominations across his body of work.

AFI Life Achievement Award (2014): Honored by the American Film Institute for his lifetime contributions to the entertainment industry.

Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019): Awarded by President Donald Trump for his contributions to the arts and entertainment.

Personal Life

Marriages:

Emily Warfield (1963-1984): They had three children together.

Gwynne Headly (1987-2000): The marriage ended in divorce.

Arianne Rambaran (2003-Present): Brooks is currently married to Arianne Rambaran, and they have two children.

Philanthropy: Brooks is involved in various charitable activities, particularly those supporting the arts and education.

Influence and Legacy

James L. Brooks is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in shaping modern American television and cinema. His ability to blend humor with heartfelt drama has set a standard for storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. Brooks' work has not only entertained millions but also paved the way for more nuanced and character-driven narratives in both mediums.

Mentorship: Brooks has been a mentor to numerous writers, directors, and producers, fostering new talent in the industry.

Innovations: His approach to blending genres and creating multi-dimensional characters has influenced many contemporary creators.

Conclusion

James L. Brooks' extensive career spans several decades, during which he has consistently delivered high-quality, impactful content. His contributions to television and film have earned him a place among the most respected and influential figures in the entertainment industry. Through his visionary storytelling and commitment to excellence, Brooks continues to inspire both audiences and fellow creators alike.

For more detailed information, you can visit his Wikipedia page. – (click on the blue link)

[ncisladaily]

Another This Is Us alum is joining series creator Dan Fogelman‘s new Hulu drama. Gerald McRaney, who played the beloved Dr. K on the NBC family show, has been tapped for a recurring role on the untitled series, headlined by This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown.

Nicole Brydon Bloom is set as a series regular opposite Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson and Sarah Shahi, with Krys Marshall, Charlie Evans and Jon Beavers added as recurring.

McRaney and Brown are two of three This Is Us actors to win Emmys for their performances, along with the late Ron Cephas Jones.

The premise of Fogelman’s new drama has not been revealed but it is believed to revolve around the President (Marsden) and his Secret Service detail led by Brown’s character.

McRaney will portray Kane, the father of President (Marsden), a captain of industry and kingmaker.

Bloom will play Jane, a young secret service agent who considers Brown’s character a mentor/father-figure.

Beavers is Billy, a fellow secret service agent on the President’s detail and one of Sterling K. Brown character’s best friends.

Marshall will play Agent Robinson, a lead secret service agent and professional rival of Sterling K. Brown’s character.

Evans will portray Jeremy, the President’s son, a thinker and dreamer who does not think much of his father’s political career and motivations.

As previously revealed, Nicholson’s character is a political force/power player behind the scenes, while Shahi plays a therapist to those in power with secrets of her own.

The series, produced by 20th Television, is executive produced by Fogelman, Brown, Jess Rosenthal, John Hoberg, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra and Steve Beers.

Bloom recurs in Season 2 of HBO’s The Gilded Age, for which she is sharing a 2024 SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. She’ll next be seen in the Hulu limited series We Were The Lucky Ones, opposite Logan Lerman and Joey King. Bloom is repped by Gersh and Authentic Talent and Literary Management.

McRaney recently appeared on CBS’ ‘NCIS: Los Angeles, initially in a recurring role and later bumped to series regular for Season 13. On the big screen he starred opposite Will Smith and Margot Robbie in Warner Bros’ Focus portraying the ultimate con man. McRaney is repped by Artists & Representatives.

Marshall stars as Danielle Poole in Apple’s For All Mankind, which recently wrapped its fourth season. She’s repped by Paradigm, Industry Entertainment, and Matt Rosen at Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.

Evans can currently be seen in the Sam Esmail-directed Netflix film Leave the World Behind. He also recurred on Freeform’s Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. He’s repped by Anonymous Content; Paradigm and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.

Beavers’ TV credits include a series regular role on Animal Kingdom and recurring on Peacock’s Bel-Air. He’s repped by Greene Talent, Rugolo Entertainment and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.