“Not Prepared To Give Me a Bit of Slack”: One ‘Back to the Future’ Star Was Incredibly “Snobby” Over Michael J. Fox’s Casting

Although Michael J. Fox and his co-star are friends now, things weren’t always easy. When Fox first joined the cast – as the original choice to play Marty McFly – he wasn’t greeted with open arms. He shared this story on *The View*, telling hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin about the initial chilly reception.

Stephen King Compares The Running Man to Die Hard After Early Screening

Stephen King shared his thoughts on the new movie in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “fantastic” and comparing it to the classic action film *Die Hard*. He described it as “a bipartisan thrill ride,” which is a significant compliment given how highly regarded *Die Hard* is – it’s still considered one of the best action movies ever made, with a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A New Era of Iron Man Begins in 2026

At a recent Marvel panel, it was announced that Joshua Williamson and Carmen Carnero will be the creative team behind the new *Iron Man* #1, launching on January 28th. This series marks a fresh start for Tony Stark, focusing on how his plans for the future are corrupted and used to create a dangerous successor. The story promises a battle of intellects, introducing a new major villain, some returning characters, and a surprising character reappearance. Marvel also shared the main cover art, variant designs, character sketches, and a sneak peek at the first issue’s pages.

Jafar Panahi’s Cinematic Rebellions

I met with Jafar Panahi, 65, at the Reign restaurant in Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York hotel. Sheida Dayani, a theater historian and professor, was there to translate for him during his press tour for his new film, *It Was Just an Accident*. The film was secretly shot over 25 days in Tehran, and he’s become quite skilled at working discreetly. He arrived dressed in his typical style: dark sunglasses, a black polo shirt, and an army-green jacket, with a faint smell of cigarettes – he smokes about three packs a day. His voice is deep and resonant. He wasn’t feeling his best and was drinking hot water with honey instead of his usual Persian remedy, rock candy. We met just hours before the film’s premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, which was the sixth stop on a world tour that began at Cannes in late May, where *It Was Just an Accident* won the Palme d’Or. This award put him in an exclusive group of filmmakers – only three others, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Robert Altman – have won the top prize at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin.