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Tom Cruise – Tropic Thunder
August 17, 2021 | Leave a Comment
There is no denying that Ben Stiller's 2008 Hollywood satire Tropic Thunder is one of the most memorable comedies of recent memory. From its star trio of Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black to its strong supporting ...
Tropic Thunder (2008)
May 7, 2020 | Leave a Comment
As positively well-received as Tropic Thunder was at the time of its release, it wasn’t without its fair share of controversy surrounding Robert Downey Jr.’s character, Kirk Lazarus. The character itself plays int...
Tom Cruise – Tropic Thunder
January 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment
Who else was shocked by Tom Cruise's transformation into a foul-mouthed movie mogul in Tropic Thunder? Actually, the character of Les Grossman came about after Tom read the script and suggested Ben Stiller add a "greedy pig s...
Tom Cruise – Tropic Thunder (2008)
November 30, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Basically no one expected the actor behind the obscene and remarkably hirsute Les Grossman to be the squeaky clean and the much less hairy Tom Cruise. In a move none of us saw coming, Cruise plays the scene-stealing studio ex...
Tropic Thunder trailer now online!
March 18, 2008 | 4 Comments
The trailer for Tropic Thunder, the comedy that raised controversy due to Robert Downey Jr.'s role as an award-winning Australian actor who dies his skin black to play an African American in a film, is now available. Dire...
What to watch at home this week – August 22 to 27
August 23, 2022 | Leave a Comment
Check out all the new streaming content on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, BritBox, Apple TV+, CBC Gem and more, including Me Time starring Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg, as well as new DVD and Blu-ray releases. See the full li...
The Conqueror (1956)
May 7, 2020 | Leave a Comment
As alluded to earlier in Tropic Thunder, Hollywood has often cast white actors in leading roles meant for persons of color throughout its history and one of the most egregious examples is 1956's The Conqueror. Based on the li...
Robert Downey Jr. (2 Oscar Nominations)
March 3, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Long before his drug addiction problems and subsequent career rejuvenation with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. was a rising charismatic talent who earned his first Oscar nomination at age 28 for Chaplin. He ...
Tom Cruise
November 5, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Tom Cruise always plays the chiseled, macho action hero who saves the world and gets the girl. Since beginning his film career in 1981, he has consistently pumped out movie characters who all begin to blend together when you ...
What’s New on Netflix Canada – April 2018
March 27, 2018 | 1 Comment
Here’s your monthly Netflix guide of the highlights to watch! From Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, there’s lots to watch this month.