Throughout his career, Willem Dafoe hasn’t shied away from challenging roles. And he wishes streaming audiences would challenge themselves in similar ways instead of watching lowest-common-denominator content.
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Home Alone is arguably one of the best Christmas films of all time.Directed by Chris Columbus, the 1990 comedy stars Macaulay Culkin as eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, who defends his family home against two robbers played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.The film spawned several sequels, with Culkin reprising his role in 1992’s Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. A third film in the franchise, released in 1997, starred Alex D.
Linz.In recent years, there have been several (forgettable) TV films in the franchise, including Home Alone 4: Taking Back The House, Home Alone: The Holiday Heist and 2021’s Home Sweet Home Alone for Disney+.At the time of writing (December 21), the film and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost In New York are both available to stream on Disney+. Both films are also available to buy and rent on Amazon Prime Video.2021’s Home Sweet Home Alone was the latest attempt to reboot the franchise.
The film stars Archie Yates as Max Mercer, who is the latest boy to be left behind by his family. Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Aisling Bea, Andy Daly and Kenan Thompson also star in the film.In a three-star review, NME wrote: “There are also some nicely-judged nods to the original film including a satisfying cameo from Devin Ratray, who played Kevin’s older brother Buzz.“This isn’t enough to make Home Sweet Home Alone a must-watch, but it does mean fans of the franchise should probably persevere through the sluggish first half.
Throughout his career, Willem Dafoe hasn’t shied away from challenging roles. And he wishes streaming audiences would challenge themselves in similar ways instead of watching lowest-common-denominator content.
Grantchester star Robson Green lives a quiet life in an idyllic market town, a place which has an average house price of £297,643.The new series of Grantchester returns tonight (Thursday, 11 January) as we welcome back the Cambridgeshire village and its crimes taking place during the 1950s. Actor Robson, 59, is best known for his role as Detective Inspector Geordie Keating on the ITV detective drama, which he has held since 2014.
sang the iconic “Frasier” theme song, “Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs,” during Tuesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” “Y’all know how this goes,” Grammer, 68, said before singing the opening line: “Hey baby, I hear the blues a-callin’ tossed salads and scrambled eggs.” Clarkson, 41, then joined by harmonizing with the “Cheers” alum while her studio band played the jazzy tune. At the song’s conclusion, the “Breakaway” songstress smiled from ear to ear. “Thank you for jamming out with me,” Clarkson gushed to the Golden Globe winner, adding that the experience was “a dream come true” for her.“You have no idea.
Travis Kelce knows Taylor Swift is one of the most famous celebs in the world, and he’s not afraid to admit it… or at least allude to it.
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes are hanging out again!
Jackson Mahomes, whose sideline antics have annoyed, outraged, and delighted football fans in the Kansas City area, has had three felony charges against him dropped.
A grandma was forced to leave her home for Christmas because of damp and mould – after she had already been moved out for two weeks so the issue could be fixed. The 54-year-old says she returned from a fortnight staying in a hotel throughout December to find that her home was still covered in damp and mould, despite apparent work arranged by her housing association to deal with the problem.
Home Alone because it looked the best through the door and windows.“Great eye my friend!!!”A post shared by Scott Westwood (@kazascoot)Followers loved the post, with one person calling it “the greatest piece of trivia ever”.Given the cost of living crisis that’s seen people not only not be able to afford to buy homes, but afford rentals, there were plenty of comments about how Chandler and Monica could possibly afford such a fancy house.“I didn’t know a marketing trainee and a chef could afford a mansion,” one person said.“He kept a secret stash of cash from his work as a transponster,” quipped another, referring to the long-standing joke that no one knew what Chandler Bing did for work.“Life was more affordable in the 90s,” said a third person.One person had a sad comment, referring to Matthew Perry’s passing in October.“It doesn’t sit right with me knowing Monica is alone in that house now,” he wrote.
The period between Christmas and New Year mainly involves relaxing and eating leftovers, and even Hollywood stars like Macaulay Culkin are partial to a lazy festive day at home.The 43 year old actor, who is famed for starring in the hit Home Alone films as Kevin McCalister, was spotted on Boxing Day (26 December) outside his family home in Los Angeles as he signed for a delivery in the late afternoon. Dad-of-two Macaulay was sporting a pair of patterned Christmas pyjamas complete with the word 'Papa' embroidered across the chest, along with a pair of statement bright pink Crocs.
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.In a 2020 interview with Business Insider celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Home Alone franchise, Columbus expressed that Trump’s cameo in the film was the product of needing to film at New York’s Plaza Hotel, which he owned.“We couldn’t rebuild The Plaza on a soundstage,” Columbus told Business Insider. “Trump said OK. We paid the fee, but he also said, ‘The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie.’ So we agreed to put him in the movie.”He added that “the oddest thing happened” when they screened the film for the first time.
Donald Trump is looking back on his cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
There was no bullying involved in the Donald Trump cameo in 1992’s Home Alone 2, says the former president, responding to claims by the film’s director, Chris Columbus, that he “bullied” his way into the picture.
Michaela Zee Donald Trump criticized “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” director Chris Columbus on Wednesday for claiming in an interview that Trump bullied his way into the 1992 sequel. On Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, the former U.S. president said that Columbus and the production team were “begging me to make a cameo appearance in ‘Home Alone 2.'” “They rented the Plaza Hotel in New York, which I owned at the time.
Home Alone is a holiday classic.
A Friends fan on TikTok has noticed that the show's beloved characters, Monica and Chandler Bing, move into the iconic house from Home Alone. In a video by @kazascoot, they pointed out that Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox) from Friends seem to have moved into none other than house from Home Alone, which was the home of character Kevin McCallister.
Home Alone 2 star Tim Curry looks totally different, 31 years since the smash hit Christmas movie starring Macaulay Culkin.Tim, who played the mean hotel concierge Mr Hector, is now a wheelchair user after a serious health scare.The 77 year old actor's life took a turn for the worse over ten years ago, and he's been in a wheelchair ever since. It seems like Tim is another victim of the so-called Home Alone curse, with many of the film's stars facing their own battles, from drug issues to assault charges and untimely deaths. But it's not all bad news.
Donald Trump was accused of applying quid pro quo during his time at the White House, and Home Alone: Lost in New York director is now confirming that’s the way the twice-impeached president got himself a cameo in the holiday film classic.
Home Alone is one of the most beloved Christmas movies of the last three decades and one frequent question that fans have is… how much money does the McCallister family have?!
Zack Sharf Digital News Director A burning question surrounding the 1990 Christmas classic “Home Alone” has finally been answered by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Just how rich is the McCallister family? It’s a question The New York Times now has an answer to as the Federal Reserves has determined Kevin MCallister’s family is in the one percent of Chicago residents based on the value of their home.
Home Alone film has been made 33 years after the release of the original.Released in 1990, Home Alone sees Macaulay Culkin star as eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, who is accidentally left at home by his family who have gone away on holiday during festive period, leaving him to fend for himself against a criminal duo of burglars.Home Alone 2: Lost In New York was released two years later to much success. The franchise is made up of six films but only the first two received were well received.Now, a Youtube creator has created a parody trailer video imagining what might happen if the characters returned to our screens more than three decades later.