As Elvis Presley’s drug use increased, his friends watched with concern and helplessness. While they knew it was a problem, he did not like anyone to talk about it. When they did, he responded with either condescension or anger. Even after a health scare, Elvis did not want to hear anyone discuss his drug use. He scolded one friend who tried to help him.
Elvis Presley told his friend to mind his own business
When Jerry Schilling, received a call from Elvis in the middle of the night saying he couldn’t walk, he rushed to the musician’s side. Elvis had been staying with his doctor, Elias Ghanem, but he was nowhere in sight. When he finally arrived, Schilling lashed out at him.
“I said, ‘Goddamnit, I’m going to tell you something: this man is a proud man. He’s been at your house for weeks, and...
Elvis Presley told his friend to mind his own business
When Jerry Schilling, received a call from Elvis in the middle of the night saying he couldn’t walk, he rushed to the musician’s side. Elvis had been staying with his doctor, Elias Ghanem, but he was nowhere in sight. When he finally arrived, Schilling lashed out at him.
“I said, ‘Goddamnit, I’m going to tell you something: this man is a proud man. He’s been at your house for weeks, and...
- 1/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the early 1970s, Elvis Presley began dating actor Sheila Ryan. Ryan was significantly younger than Elvis and found the relationship overwhelming. He quickly piled expectations on her when she wasn’t even sure what she wanted out of the relationship. Elvis’ friend eventually began coaching her on how to date the musician. While she followed his instructions, she admitted it made her feel like a fraud.
Elvis’ friend had to coach Sheila Ryan on how to date the musician
Elvis tried to bring romance into his relationship with Ryan, but she found it uncomfortable.
“We would go out on the balcony, and he would sing songs to me, but it was never really romantic for me,” she said in the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick. “I had no concept of what love was. I was embarrassed by the gifts and wasn’t able...
Elvis’ friend had to coach Sheila Ryan on how to date the musician
Elvis tried to bring romance into his relationship with Ryan, but she found it uncomfortable.
“We would go out on the balcony, and he would sing songs to me, but it was never really romantic for me,” she said in the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick. “I had no concept of what love was. I was embarrassed by the gifts and wasn’t able...
- 1/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, was a controversial figure. While he helped launch Elvis’ career, he also stifled him in some ways. He controlled many aspects of Elvis’ life, including the dynamic of his entourage. After Elvis hurt himself in a fall, Parker stepped in. The way he handled the entourage left many of them frustrated.
Colonel Tom Parker laid down the law with Elvis Presley’s entourage
In the late 1960s, Elvis’ road manager, Joe Esposito, picked up the musician to go to the studio and noticed that he seemed unsteady on his feet. Elvis admitted that he’d fallen and hit his head on the bathtub, which Esposito believed was the fault of all the pills he was taking.
When Parker learned that Elvis had a concussion, he lashed out at the entourage, asking how they could have let this happen. Two days later, he called...
Colonel Tom Parker laid down the law with Elvis Presley’s entourage
In the late 1960s, Elvis’ road manager, Joe Esposito, picked up the musician to go to the studio and noticed that he seemed unsteady on his feet. Elvis admitted that he’d fallen and hit his head on the bathtub, which Esposito believed was the fault of all the pills he was taking.
When Parker learned that Elvis had a concussion, he lashed out at the entourage, asking how they could have let this happen. Two days later, he called...
- 12/29/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After a series of career disappointments, Elvis Presley made a massive comeback with a string of residencies in Las Vegas. Night after night, he played to adoring audiences. These shows revitalized him and made him feel excited about her career for the first time in years. When speaking to a reporter, Elvis said that he felt the concerts gave him a new life.
Elvis played a string of successful shows in Las Vegas
For years, Elvis had felt disaffected with his career. He hadn’t performed live in years and felt stuck acting in movies he hated. After a comeback special in 1968, though, his luck changed. In 1969, he played a show at the International Hotel in Las Vegas that turbocharged his career.
After proving that he could still perform like he had in the 1950s, the audience at the hotel exploded into applause. He even forgot the lyrics to four songs,...
Elvis played a string of successful shows in Las Vegas
For years, Elvis had felt disaffected with his career. He hadn’t performed live in years and felt stuck acting in movies he hated. After a comeback special in 1968, though, his luck changed. In 1969, he played a show at the International Hotel in Las Vegas that turbocharged his career.
After proving that he could still perform like he had in the 1950s, the audience at the hotel exploded into applause. He even forgot the lyrics to four songs,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Priscilla Presley decided to take a trip to Palm Springs during a busy point in Elvis Presley’s career. Their marriage was on shaky ground at this point. He was frequently on tour and spent time away from home even when he was not working. Priscilla worried he was having affairs with other women while he was away. When she arrived in Palm Springs, she discovered letters that seemed to prove this.
Priscilla Presley realized Elvis had been spending time with women at his Palm Springs home
After a career revival, Elvis began dedicating most of his time to touring or playing residencies in Las Vegas. He was away so often that Priscilla realized she had to “start more of a life of my own.” She decided to take a trip to their Palm Springs home with her sister and friend.
Typically, Elvis and his entourage spent long weekends there without their wives.
Priscilla Presley realized Elvis had been spending time with women at his Palm Springs home
After a career revival, Elvis began dedicating most of his time to touring or playing residencies in Las Vegas. He was away so often that Priscilla realized she had to “start more of a life of my own.” She decided to take a trip to their Palm Springs home with her sister and friend.
Typically, Elvis and his entourage spent long weekends there without their wives.
- 10/27/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even before Priscilla and Elvis Presley were married, she questioned his loyalty to her. Every time he left to film a movie, she felt both jealous and concerned. Though Elvis insisted he wasn’t having flings with his co-stars, she consistently saw evidence to the contrary. When she questioned him about this, his reaction was a cruel method of keeping her quiet.
Priscilla Presley said Elvis was cruel to her when she questioned his fidelity
When Elvis filmed movies, he left Priscilla at Graceland, where she fretted over his possible infidelity. He’d more or less admitted to having an affair with his Viva Las Vegas co-star Ann-Margret Olsson, and Priscilla became convinced that this wasn’t his only indiscretion. She found cards from other women tucked into his things and saw newspaper articles reporting on his on-set romances.
When Priscilla confronted him about it, though, Elvis irritably told her she was “imagining things.
Priscilla Presley said Elvis was cruel to her when she questioned his fidelity
When Elvis filmed movies, he left Priscilla at Graceland, where she fretted over his possible infidelity. He’d more or less admitted to having an affair with his Viva Las Vegas co-star Ann-Margret Olsson, and Priscilla became convinced that this wasn’t his only indiscretion. She found cards from other women tucked into his things and saw newspaper articles reporting on his on-set romances.
When Priscilla confronted him about it, though, Elvis irritably told her she was “imagining things.
- 9/26/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley entrusted his father, Vernon Presley, with managing his affairs. He helped to oversee Elvis’s finances and joined him on tour. Their relationship became closer after the death of Vernon’s first wife and Elvis’ mother, Gladys. After Elvis’ untimely death, Vernon revealed his deepest feelings and lingering questions about his only child’s passing in a revealing interview.
Vernon Presley was ‘heartbroken’ over Elvis Presley’s death
In a 1978 interview with Good Housekeeping, Vernon Presley opened his heart about Elvis Presley. He shared how “heartbroken” he was over his only son’s death.
The letter was published one year after Elvis died at his Graceland home. He was just 42 years old.
Vernon wrote, “I am more heartbroken than I can express over Elvis’s death. Yet I’m comforted by the sure knowledge that my son was a gift from God, and his life was always in God’s hands.
Vernon Presley was ‘heartbroken’ over Elvis Presley’s death
In a 1978 interview with Good Housekeeping, Vernon Presley opened his heart about Elvis Presley. He shared how “heartbroken” he was over his only son’s death.
The letter was published one year after Elvis died at his Graceland home. He was just 42 years old.
Vernon wrote, “I am more heartbroken than I can express over Elvis’s death. Yet I’m comforted by the sure knowledge that my son was a gift from God, and his life was always in God’s hands.
- 8/29/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Priscilla Presley was no longer married to Elvis at the time of his death, but the former couple was still close. They co-parented their daughter, Lisa Marie, and had established a friendly relationship as exes. They remained close enough that Priscilla felt a sense of profound uneasiness even before she’d learned the news of Elvis’ death. She shared why she felt something was wrong.
Priscilla Presley said she could sense something strange before Elvis’ death
In 1977, Priscilla was in California and planned to meet her sister. She nearly canceled, though, because she felt something was wrong.
“It was August 16, 1977, overcast and dreary, not a typical Southern California day,” she wrote in her book Elvis and Me. “When I walked outside, there was a stillness, an unnatural calm in the air that I have not experienced since. I almost went back into the house, unable to shake my uneasiness.”
Elvis Presley...
Priscilla Presley said she could sense something strange before Elvis’ death
In 1977, Priscilla was in California and planned to meet her sister. She nearly canceled, though, because she felt something was wrong.
“It was August 16, 1977, overcast and dreary, not a typical Southern California day,” she wrote in her book Elvis and Me. “When I walked outside, there was a stillness, an unnatural calm in the air that I have not experienced since. I almost went back into the house, unable to shake my uneasiness.”
Elvis Presley...
- 8/28/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley co-starred with Ann Margaret in several hit films. The chemistry between the actors was electric. However, their infatuation with each other didn’t sit well with Elvis’ then-girlfriend, Priscilla Beaulieu, who remained at his Graceland home while he filmed in California. She was so angered by their affair that she once threw a vase at the king of rock and roll.
Ann Margret and Elvis Presley in a scene still from ‘Viva Las Vegas’ | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret starred in four movies together
Ann-Margaret made four movies with Elvis Presley in a career spanning 70 films. These were Viva Las Vegas, Kissin’ Cousins, Girl Happy, and Harum Scarum.
Ann-Margret and Elvis first met on the Viva Las Vegas set, the first film they worked on together. It was 28-year-old Presley’s 14th film, while, at age 22, Ann-Margret’s career was starting to explode.
The...
Ann Margret and Elvis Presley in a scene still from ‘Viva Las Vegas’ | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret starred in four movies together
Ann-Margaret made four movies with Elvis Presley in a career spanning 70 films. These were Viva Las Vegas, Kissin’ Cousins, Girl Happy, and Harum Scarum.
Ann-Margret and Elvis first met on the Viva Las Vegas set, the first film they worked on together. It was 28-year-old Presley’s 14th film, while, at age 22, Ann-Margret’s career was starting to explode.
The...
- 3/21/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
YouTube’s “Cobra Kai” is full of flashbacks and callbacks to “The Karate Kid.” There is one perfect piece of audio nostalgia that hasn’t been implemented into the sequel series yet — and star/executive producer Ralph Macchio tells TheWrap it may never be.
“‘The Best Around’ is the one piece that the three writers always toy with, and it’s the one place they feel — to this point, now, who knows seasons down the line — to this point, it has been parodied and used so much that it would take you actually out of the show,” Macchio told us of the All-Valley Karate Tournament anthem. “Like, it is the line in the sand of when the nostalgia or the Easter eggs or the callbacks could go too far and hurt the fabric of the show.”
It won’t hurt to remember the classic Joe Esposito ditty during the classic ’80s-movie montage below.
“‘The Best Around’ is the one piece that the three writers always toy with, and it’s the one place they feel — to this point, now, who knows seasons down the line — to this point, it has been parodied and used so much that it would take you actually out of the show,” Macchio told us of the All-Valley Karate Tournament anthem. “Like, it is the line in the sand of when the nostalgia or the Easter eggs or the callbacks could go too far and hurt the fabric of the show.”
It won’t hurt to remember the classic Joe Esposito ditty during the classic ’80s-movie montage below.
- 4/25/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
It’s been a long journey for Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name since its rapturous response at Sundance Film Festival nearly nine months ago. There’s now only one month left until the theatrical release of the year’s finest romance, but first, the gorgeous soundtrack will arrive, and now we have the full tracklist. Set for an early November release, it features two new tracks from Sufjan Stevens (and one reworked one), as well as cuts from The Psychedelic Furs, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and more. We also have four clips from the film, one of which has already enjoyed full memeification.
Before for that, however, there’s a few new details on Guadagnino’s upcoming projects. He recently opened up about a potential sequel to his Armie Hammer- and Timothée Chalamet-led film, and his main trio said they’d be interested. “If I paired the...
Before for that, however, there’s a few new details on Guadagnino’s upcoming projects. He recently opened up about a potential sequel to his Armie Hammer- and Timothée Chalamet-led film, and his main trio said they’d be interested. “If I paired the...
- 10/22/2017
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Kevin James and James Corden played two overzealous and embarrassing sports dads on a silly sketch that also featured Adam Sandler on The Late Late Show Wednesday.
The bit began with Corden and James innocuously rooting for their respective kids, Charlie and Oliver, on the bleachers, though their cheering quickly snowballed into an egregious pissing contest. Big signs and banners gave way to cheerleading chants and then increasingly outrageous musical displays. James grabbed a karaoke machine and belted Joe Esposito's Karate Kid anthem "You're the Best," Corden countered with...
The bit began with Corden and James innocuously rooting for their respective kids, Charlie and Oliver, on the bleachers, though their cheering quickly snowballed into an egregious pissing contest. Big signs and banners gave way to cheerleading chants and then increasingly outrageous musical displays. James grabbed a karaoke machine and belted Joe Esposito's Karate Kid anthem "You're the Best," Corden countered with...
- 4/20/2017
- Rollingstone.com
This week we end our Super Mario marathon beginning with a quick discussion of Super Mario World 3D World for the WiiU before choosing what we each think is the best Super Mario platformer in our main event. Ending the show is our first ever Hall of Fame segment. Patrick, Tim, Ricky and Aaron each chose three games to put into the video games Hall of Fame. All this and more!
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00:00: 80’s Nintendo News clip
00:30: Intro
01:00: Nintendosage: Super Mario 3D World review
18:00: 80’s Nintendo News Clip
19:00: Captain Toad theme song
22:00: The Main Event: Ranking the best Super Mario platformers
42:00: 80’s Nintendo new clip
43:00: Joe Esposito – “You’re the Best”
45:00: Post Game Content: Discussing the Star Fox...
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Episode Playlist:
00:00: 80’s Nintendo News clip
00:30: Intro
01:00: Nintendosage: Super Mario 3D World review
18:00: 80’s Nintendo News Clip
19:00: Captain Toad theme song
22:00: The Main Event: Ranking the best Super Mario platformers
42:00: 80’s Nintendo new clip
43:00: Joe Esposito – “You’re the Best”
45:00: Post Game Content: Discussing the Star Fox...
- 9/30/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Season one of Cartoon Network's insanely creative Regular Show has finally reached the UK on DVD. Here's why it's worth tracking down...
“Ah, yeah. I love Adventure Time too. Do you watch Regular Show?”
I’ve been asked variations of this question about 50 times. I’ve taken the UK first season DVD release as my prompt to finally check out Regular Show, and it turns out that all those annoying people going on about it all this time were right. I’m one of them now. Do you like Adventure Time? Cool, yeah, me too. Do you watch Regular Show? You should check it out. It’s really good. Here’s what’s so good about it.
Regular Show is about Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon. They’re a couple of twenty-something slackers who are more interested in playing video-games than doing their jobs at the park where they’re employed.
“Ah, yeah. I love Adventure Time too. Do you watch Regular Show?”
I’ve been asked variations of this question about 50 times. I’ve taken the UK first season DVD release as my prompt to finally check out Regular Show, and it turns out that all those annoying people going on about it all this time were right. I’m one of them now. Do you like Adventure Time? Cool, yeah, me too. Do you watch Regular Show? You should check it out. It’s really good. Here’s what’s so good about it.
Regular Show is about Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon. They’re a couple of twenty-something slackers who are more interested in playing video-games than doing their jobs at the park where they’re employed.
- 10/22/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
It’s been a decade since we lost Laura Branigan (she died in her sleep of a cerebral aneurysm), but her music will live forever, and those 80′s hits still hold up fabulously decades later.
Today would have been her 57th birthday, so let’s pay tribute to one of the most passionate vocalists in pop music history. These 20 songs represent her greatest hits, should-have-been hits, and unforgettable album cuts. It’s the Essential Laura Branigan.
20. Dim All The Lights
Year: 1995
Album: The Best Of Branigan
Chart Peak: N/A
For her last music video (and last work with Atlantic Records), Laura recorded this cover of the Donna Summer classic for her Greatest Hits collection. And yes, that’s Miss Understood and Hedda Lettuce in the video.
19. The Sweet Hello The Sad Goodbye
Year: 1993
Album: Over My Heart
Chart Peak: N/A
Per Gessle (Roxette) wrote this beautiful ballad in...
Today would have been her 57th birthday, so let’s pay tribute to one of the most passionate vocalists in pop music history. These 20 songs represent her greatest hits, should-have-been hits, and unforgettable album cuts. It’s the Essential Laura Branigan.
20. Dim All The Lights
Year: 1995
Album: The Best Of Branigan
Chart Peak: N/A
For her last music video (and last work with Atlantic Records), Laura recorded this cover of the Donna Summer classic for her Greatest Hits collection. And yes, that’s Miss Understood and Hedda Lettuce in the video.
19. The Sweet Hello The Sad Goodbye
Year: 1993
Album: Over My Heart
Chart Peak: N/A
Per Gessle (Roxette) wrote this beautiful ballad in...
- 7/3/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
This month marks 30 years since Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita's The Karate Kid was released in theaters. I love this movie, and it's hard to believe that it has really been 3 decades since I went to the movies with my parents to see it. This is another one of those classic 80s films that I have never gotten tired of watching over the years. I still revisit it every now and then just for the fun of it, and I enjoy it every time.
In honor of the films 30th birthday, I've put together a list of ten interesting facts about the movie that you might not know. Your trivia knowledge of this film is about to be enhanced.
The yellow classic automobile that Daniel polishes in the famous "wax-on/wax-off" training scene, then later offered by Mr. Miyagi as Daniel's birthday gift, was actually given to Ralph Macchio by the producer,...
In honor of the films 30th birthday, I've put together a list of ten interesting facts about the movie that you might not know. Your trivia knowledge of this film is about to be enhanced.
The yellow classic automobile that Daniel polishes in the famous "wax-on/wax-off" training scene, then later offered by Mr. Miyagi as Daniel's birthday gift, was actually given to Ralph Macchio by the producer,...
- 6/27/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
For those of you who regularly read my posts, in the magical words of one Joe Esposito, You are the best around; no one is ever going to keep you down! Also, you know that I am a huge Stephen King fan. The man is a true wordsmith and should be praised from on high. However, the problem is that his writing induces such imagery that bringing his stories to the big screen has been a challenge for many film makers. Yet, they try.
There have been many names attached to direct the film adaptation of The Stand. Names like Affleck and Yates. The discussion ended when King himself picked Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars, Stuck in Love). In fact, King has such faith in Boone’s directing ability that he has also given him permission to adapt another King novel, Lisey’s Story.
THR had an opportunity to speak with Boone,...
There have been many names attached to direct the film adaptation of The Stand. Names like Affleck and Yates. The discussion ended when King himself picked Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars, Stuck in Love). In fact, King has such faith in Boone’s directing ability that he has also given him permission to adapt another King novel, Lisey’s Story.
THR had an opportunity to speak with Boone,...
- 5/9/2014
- by Billy Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Man, like we needed more football last night. But, dear "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" you get major points for Terry Crews touchdown dancing to "The Karate Kid's" "You're the Best Around" (seriously, someone Google Joe Esposito and find out what he's up to) playing in the background during the episode opener.
Cleaning House
The precinct is in need of some shaping up, and Terry and Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) are going to make some changes to get things moving more productively.
They're so cute when they're optimistic.
Nothing they do actually creates any positive change. They make Diaz mad, thus blocking people from using the bathroom, give Gina a mirror to keep her busy with her own reflection, and reshuffle the location of the toaster and some of the desks in the department. The entire group confronts Holt and Terry to knock it off. Fairly pointless storyline, but we did get...
Cleaning House
The precinct is in need of some shaping up, and Terry and Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) are going to make some changes to get things moving more productively.
They're so cute when they're optimistic.
Nothing they do actually creates any positive change. They make Diaz mad, thus blocking people from using the bathroom, give Gina a mirror to keep her busy with her own reflection, and reshuffle the location of the toaster and some of the desks in the department. The entire group confronts Holt and Terry to knock it off. Fairly pointless storyline, but we did get...
- 2/3/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Washington, December 2: Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes are set to go under the hammer in Los Angeles.
The famous brogues, that were ordered for the star after the release of his hit 1956 single Blue Suede Shoes, was worn by him for four years before gifting them to his pal Joe Esposito, Contactmusic reported.
The shoes, which were purchased by museum owner Chris Davidson in 1994, were displayed at Elvis-a-Rama institution in Las Vegas.
The shoes are expected to fetch around 80,000 dollars when they go for auction at the Julien's Auctions sale. (Ani)...
The famous brogues, that were ordered for the star after the release of his hit 1956 single Blue Suede Shoes, was worn by him for four years before gifting them to his pal Joe Esposito, Contactmusic reported.
The shoes, which were purchased by museum owner Chris Davidson in 1994, were displayed at Elvis-a-Rama institution in Las Vegas.
The shoes are expected to fetch around 80,000 dollars when they go for auction at the Julien's Auctions sale. (Ani)...
- 12/2/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
With just two days until the wedding, Ted found himself in an awkward position, as he tried to explain to Barney why he was seen holding Robin's hand back at the carousel. Despite the tense air surrounding the two long time friends, "The Broken Code" delivered the best How I Met Your Mother episode of the season.
Barney and Ted shared a good cry over the broken bottle of scotch, yet behind those tears lay Barney's bubbled resentment. If it wasn't clear how Barney was feeling after the first time he asked Ted to redo the table cards, it should have been pretty obvious after the second and third requests. Barney's "hey buddy" was reminiscent of Bill Lumbergh's "Hey Peter what's happening" from Office Space. The parallel was furthered when Barney asked Ted to give up his room for the folding cot in the basement. A move which brought to...
Barney and Ted shared a good cry over the broken bottle of scotch, yet behind those tears lay Barney's bubbled resentment. If it wasn't clear how Barney was feeling after the first time he asked Ted to redo the table cards, it should have been pretty obvious after the second and third requests. Barney's "hey buddy" was reminiscent of Bill Lumbergh's "Hey Peter what's happening" from Office Space. The parallel was furthered when Barney asked Ted to give up his room for the folding cot in the basement. A move which brought to...
- 10/8/2013
- by cfohara4@hotmail.com (Chris O'Hara)
- TVfanatic
One thing that marked the movies of the 1980′s more than anything else was the amazing soundtracks. The 80′s saw an explosion in licensed music in movies, and led to many bands finding success in the Us, where previously they’d been struggling. In honour of the great movie soundtracks of the decade, here’s my rundown of the ten best Under Rated Movie Songs of the 80′s:
10. Joe Esposito – You’re the Best Around from The Karate Kid:
9. Kenny Loggins – I’m Free (Heaven Helps The Man) from Footloose:
8. Tim Feehan – Where’s the Fire from The Wraith:
7. Stephanie Mills – Bit by Bit from Fletch:
6. Alisha – Do You Dream About Me from Mannequin:
5. John Farnham – Break the Ice from Rad:
4. Chas Jankel – Number One from Real Genius:
3. Max Carl – The Circle from Weird Science:
2. Amy McDonald – Shooting For the Moon from Teen...
10. Joe Esposito – You’re the Best Around from The Karate Kid:
9. Kenny Loggins – I’m Free (Heaven Helps The Man) from Footloose:
8. Tim Feehan – Where’s the Fire from The Wraith:
7. Stephanie Mills – Bit by Bit from Fletch:
6. Alisha – Do You Dream About Me from Mannequin:
5. John Farnham – Break the Ice from Rad:
4. Chas Jankel – Number One from Real Genius:
3. Max Carl – The Circle from Weird Science:
2. Amy McDonald – Shooting For the Moon from Teen...
- 5/30/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
As we all know, there are film fans everywhere, even (especially?) in the world of sports. That works out well, since athletes are granted a public forum with which to showcase their movie fandom that maybe, say, systems analysts or accountants are not. (Sorry, systems analysts and accountants.)
But while athletes (or coaches) paying homage to their favorite films is nothing that's necessarily new, those instances have come in varying degrees of devotion. Here, we have nine memorable cases of sports mimicking movies, either in front of the camera or on the field.
1. Falcons Tight End Tony Gonzalez Pulls an 'Anchorman'
The NBC Sunday Night Football intros are a double-edged sword: they're great in that they get you pumped for the game to a unique degree, but also silly in that they allow the players to do basically whatever the hell they want (see also: Randy Moss claiming to have...
But while athletes (or coaches) paying homage to their favorite films is nothing that's necessarily new, those instances have come in varying degrees of devotion. Here, we have nine memorable cases of sports mimicking movies, either in front of the camera or on the field.
1. Falcons Tight End Tony Gonzalez Pulls an 'Anchorman'
The NBC Sunday Night Football intros are a double-edged sword: they're great in that they get you pumped for the game to a unique degree, but also silly in that they allow the players to do basically whatever the hell they want (see also: Randy Moss claiming to have...
- 2/5/2013
- by Nick Blake
- NextMovie
Struggling to work out what decade the film you’re watching is from? If it fulfils the criteria on this list, then it’s probably from the 80s…
Sometimes you’ll get home, turn on the television, and start watching a film halfway through. But even if you don’t know the title, director, or any of the actors involved, there are several very easy ways to tell at a glance whether the movie in question is from the 80s or not. So with this in mind, here’s our handy list of ten tell-tale signs...
Plasma effects
If you wanted to make your audience believe that your movie’s protagonist was travelling back in time, encountering something supernatural or being reduced in size by a miniaturisation ray, there was one special effect to cover any eventuality. Perhaps mimicking those strange plasma globe things that became a popular novelty in the 80s,...
Sometimes you’ll get home, turn on the television, and start watching a film halfway through. But even if you don’t know the title, director, or any of the actors involved, there are several very easy ways to tell at a glance whether the movie in question is from the 80s or not. So with this in mind, here’s our handy list of ten tell-tale signs...
Plasma effects
If you wanted to make your audience believe that your movie’s protagonist was travelling back in time, encountering something supernatural or being reduced in size by a miniaturisation ray, there was one special effect to cover any eventuality. Perhaps mimicking those strange plasma globe things that became a popular novelty in the 80s,...
- 4/4/2012
- Den of Geek
For a mulit-talented entertainer and bourgeoning Internet entrepreneur, Justin Timberlake still has an unusual amount of time to film aspiring viral videos. Recently, he railed against Facebook’s relationship status fascism while promoting his upcoming movie, Friends With Benefits. And now, he’s skewering his own athletic ability to promote the inaugural Capital One Cup, which goes to the best college sports programs at next’s week’s Espy Awards. Take a look.
Timberlake is truly an Ironman. Clearly, I’m not referring to his endurance on the basketball court, or on the track, or in the pool. But the...
Timberlake is truly an Ironman. Clearly, I’m not referring to his endurance on the basketball court, or on the track, or in the pool. But the...
- 7/8/2011
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
In this week’s Music in the movies, Glen salutes the fine work of Bill Conti, whose work has graced the Rocky and Karate Kid franchises...
Bill Conti’s compositions seemed to dominate the Rocky and The Karate Kid movies, which I watched frequently when I was younger. Conti is a composer that I have long admired, and I’ve been keen to write about him since I started this column. So below is my take on the two franchises that he is most renowned for, as well as a couple of his other excellent scores.
The Rocky series
Conti’s theme for Rocky will no doubt be the one he’s remembered for. A theme so iconic that it is as integral to the series as the presence of Stallone himself. If you were to buy just one score from the series, the one that accompanies the original would be the best purchase,...
Bill Conti’s compositions seemed to dominate the Rocky and The Karate Kid movies, which I watched frequently when I was younger. Conti is a composer that I have long admired, and I’ve been keen to write about him since I started this column. So below is my take on the two franchises that he is most renowned for, as well as a couple of his other excellent scores.
The Rocky series
Conti’s theme for Rocky will no doubt be the one he’s remembered for. A theme so iconic that it is as integral to the series as the presence of Stallone himself. If you were to buy just one score from the series, the one that accompanies the original would be the best purchase,...
- 6/27/2011
- Den of Geek
In an interview with The New Yorker that ran in October 2001, a month after she died, renowned film critic Pauline Kael said: "I still don't look at movies twice. It's funny, I just feel I got it the first time. With music it's different. People respond so differently to the whole issue of seeing a movie many times. I'm astonished when I talk to really good critics, who know their stuff and will see a film eight or ten or twelve times. I don't see how they can do it without hating the movie. I would." That kind of brash commitment is typical of Kael, but though she was a fantastic critic, the sentiment's a remarkably myopic one. Many times, it's possible to see a film and know that you "got it the first time," but any critic can only ever bring their current experience, knowledge, and understanding to the...
- 4/21/2011
- by Daniel Carlson
Whilst doing a spot of channel surfing the other day, I found myself lured into the 80’s classic Teen Wolf, and I had forgotten just how much I love the so-cheesy-it’s good basketball montage at the end. It struck me that, even now, there’s something so satisfying about seeing a character that we’re really rooting for overcoming some kind of adversity, or solving a problem, set to the soundtrack of a dodgy power ballad/synth track.
So, without further ado, here are five of my favourite montages of the 80’s. Prepare to be roused!
1- Teen Wolf
To fill you in, if you’re not aware, Michael J. Fox’s character, Scott, has up until now been ‘Wolfing Out’ which ironically means that not only does he become cool and all the popular kids like him, it also makes him an ace basketball player in the process...
So, without further ado, here are five of my favourite montages of the 80’s. Prepare to be roused!
1- Teen Wolf
To fill you in, if you’re not aware, Michael J. Fox’s character, Scott, has up until now been ‘Wolfing Out’ which ironically means that not only does he become cool and all the popular kids like him, it also makes him an ace basketball player in the process...
- 3/4/2011
- by Harry Roth
- Obsessed with Film
It’s the tale of the underdog, but not as we know it. But does that mean 2010’s version of The Karate Kid is good, bad or distinctly average?
Let's get the harshness out of the way first. The opening scene of The Karate Kid shows a young Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) preparing to leave his apartment to head to China (yep, this is a Detroit to Beijing move rather than New Jersey to Southern California) with his mother Sherry (Taraji P. Henson).
The camera cuts to indentations on his bedroom wall where he's clearly been charting his height, as well as key events in his life such as the death of his father. It should make you feel sorry for him, but it just made me dislike him.
For the first few minutes of the film, some may struggle with the idea that Smith is not just another obnoxious American child actor.
Let's get the harshness out of the way first. The opening scene of The Karate Kid shows a young Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) preparing to leave his apartment to head to China (yep, this is a Detroit to Beijing move rather than New Jersey to Southern California) with his mother Sherry (Taraji P. Henson).
The camera cuts to indentations on his bedroom wall where he's clearly been charting his height, as well as key events in his life such as the death of his father. It should make you feel sorry for him, but it just made me dislike him.
For the first few minutes of the film, some may struggle with the idea that Smith is not just another obnoxious American child actor.
- 7/28/2010
- Den of Geek
The streak is over! On Tuesday night (July 13), the National League broke an incredible streak of futility and topped the American League by a score of 3-1 in the 2010 Major League Baseball All Star Game. In winning the Midsummer Classic, the National League will now have home field advantage at this year's World Series. Though Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann walked away as the Mvp of the game (his three-run double represented all of the offense for his squad), there were also great performances from New York Mets third baseman David Wright, Chicago Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd and pitchers Ubaldo Jimenez, David Price, Matt Capps and Jonathan Broxton. It was an excellent game, especially if you like pitching, as there were a tremendous number of strikeouts spread across nine innings.
Members of the baseball All Star teams are selected via fan voting, player recommendations and manager selections. But really, each...
Members of the baseball All Star teams are selected via fan voting, player recommendations and manager selections. But really, each...
- 7/14/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
I saw a lot in theaters this week, including Howl last night, which I will write about early this week
The Karate Kid (1984) Quick Thoughts: I have a hard time believing I am the only one that watch the original Karate Kid this week. I didn't want to watch it before seeing the remake, but I couldn't resist watching it afterward. One thing I wanted to fit into my review of the remake was the difference in music such as Joe Esposito's "You're the Best" and Bananarama's "Cruel Summer". Unfortunately, you can only fit so much in a review, I saved another omission for my weekend playlist write-up.
There you have it. Now share your weekly recaps and weigh in with any thoughts you may have on the films I saw. And remember to connect with my Netflix queue by clicking here, I have already added several titles...
The Karate Kid (1984) Quick Thoughts: I have a hard time believing I am the only one that watch the original Karate Kid this week. I didn't want to watch it before seeing the remake, but I couldn't resist watching it afterward. One thing I wanted to fit into my review of the remake was the difference in music such as Joe Esposito's "You're the Best" and Bananarama's "Cruel Summer". Unfortunately, you can only fit so much in a review, I saved another omission for my weekend playlist write-up.
There you have it. Now share your weekly recaps and weigh in with any thoughts you may have on the films I saw. And remember to connect with my Netflix queue by clicking here, I have already added several titles...
- 6/13/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
There's no crane kick. No one is told to sweep the leg. Joe Esposito doesn't tell anyone they're "the Best." In fact, there's very little tugging at the heartstrings of nostalgia in The Karate Kid remake at all. What there are, though, are solidly crafted characters and riveting moments of genuine drama all put together to aid a story we have already seen. It doesn't matter that we've seen it before, even less that we saw it three times in sequels. But this Karate Kid, unlike those sequels and unlike most Hollywood remakes, isn't interested in cookie cutter storytelling as a means to brand loyalty. This Karate Kid actually has something honest to say, and the characters, actors, and direction all come together for a rousing experience. As I said, the basic premise is there. A young boy moves to a new location with his mother. The young boy gets...
- 6/11/2010
- by Jeremy Kirk
- firstshowing.net
Justin Bieber's latest single is another collaboration, and like "Baby" and "Eenie Meenie" before it, it comes with an attention-grabbing video. The new clip for "Never Say Never" premiered earlier today, and it matches Bieber with Jaden Smith, the son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith who handles the rapping on the track. The single is the theme song for Smith's upcoming film "The Karate Kid," a vague remake of the classic 1984 teen movie that starred Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. The new version features Smith in the titular role and Jackie Chan standing in for Morita (for some reason renamed "Mr. Han" rather than "Mr. Miyagi").
The video allows for Bieber and Smith to show off some shadowboxing moves and also features a healthy dose of footage from the movie that sees Smith doing an array of fight moves (though like the original "The Karate Kid,...
The video allows for Bieber and Smith to show off some shadowboxing moves and also features a healthy dose of footage from the movie that sees Smith doing an array of fight moves (though like the original "The Karate Kid,...
- 6/1/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Back in the '80s, it seems like every movie that wasn't a period costume drama featured a power ballad -- you know, the cheesy/sappy wannabe rock anthem that merged wailing guitars with corny inspirational lyrics, usually over a montage of some sort. The Rocky sequels were always good for a montage power ballad, and The Karate Kid's Joe Esposito track, You're the Best, is maybe the greatest example of the concept. If musician Gary Mitchell gets his way, power ballads will be making a huge comeback very soon.
Mitchell has recorded his very own rock ballad for the upcoming Green Lantern movie. The song, entitled In Brightest Day, sounds exactly like the butt-rock some of you may remember from your childhood. The track is hilarious, featuring loads of guitars and meaningful lyrics like "There's no room for cowards when your uniform is green ... " and "Push past it,...
Mitchell has recorded his very own rock ballad for the upcoming Green Lantern movie. The song, entitled In Brightest Day, sounds exactly like the butt-rock some of you may remember from your childhood. The track is hilarious, featuring loads of guitars and meaningful lyrics like "There's no room for cowards when your uniform is green ... " and "Push past it,...
- 5/3/2010
- by Alison Nastasi
- Cinematical
Those fine folks over at Yahoo! Movies have just launched the brand-new trailer for The Karate Kid and you can check it out in the handy player below...
We're not sure what perturbs us the most about this, the fact that they've remade one of the most beloved flicks of our youth, the misuse of the word Karate when young Jaden Smith is actually being taught kung fu or Jackie Chan's dodgy moustahce, but we have to give props to the fun-looking action and the in-jokey use of Joe Esposito's power song You're The Best Around (as used in the original movie).
Take a look at the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments section...
Glen Ferris
>> Real the whole article | on Screenrush - Wednesday 24 February 2010...
We're not sure what perturbs us the most about this, the fact that they've remade one of the most beloved flicks of our youth, the misuse of the word Karate when young Jaden Smith is actually being taught kung fu or Jackie Chan's dodgy moustahce, but we have to give props to the fun-looking action and the in-jokey use of Joe Esposito's power song You're The Best Around (as used in the original movie).
Take a look at the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments section...
Glen Ferris
>> Real the whole article | on Screenrush - Wednesday 24 February 2010...
- 2/24/2010
- Screenrush
While I'm not exactly beaming with excitement for The Karate Kid remake, this new trailer for the film is much better than the first, which lost like a million points in my book for using that damn Fort Minor song throughout. The new trailer is pretty slick and seems to be putting a slightly stronger emphasis on emotion and character, which is always nice. Also, they managed to squeeze in a snippet of Joe Esposito's trademark song from the original there at the end. Check out the trailer...
- 2/24/2010
- by George Merchan
- JoBlo.com
I started gearing up for the New York City Marathon in July, and 408 miles' worth of training runs later, the 26.2-mile race is now only 20 days away. While I was running up Central Park's killer Harlem Hill near the end of a 20-mile run the other day, I could concentrate on only one thing: wanting to rip my headphones out of my ears! I've worn out the workout music I have in my iTunes library. If only I could have the world's best celebrity D.J.'s make play lists for me, I thought. Which, as soon as I took off my Saucony sneakers, is exactly what I requested from D.J. Cassidy, the unofficial D.J. of Barack Obama's administration; Mia Moretti, Katy Perry's pal who has set up shop in the D.J. booth at big blowouts such as the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria; D.
- 10/13/2009
- Vanity Fair
When I kicked off the Our Favorite Montages series late last month, I originally did so with the intention of plugging this particular montage first because a) it's quite possibly my most favorite montage of all time, and b) it's tremendously awesome and makes you want to learn karate. However, for some reason that day I just couldn't find a nice, clean embeddable version of it online -- but that all changed when a new online search led me to a version of the montage on MySpace, and, well, I managed to embed it after the jump.
Most of my favorite movie montages come equipped with a memorable song, and there's no way in Reseda that one can listen to Joe Esposito's You're the Best Around without immediately thinking about this classic montage from The Karate Kid. For the entire movie we're with Daniel as he's training to take...
Most of my favorite movie montages come equipped with a memorable song, and there's no way in Reseda that one can listen to Joe Esposito's You're the Best Around without immediately thinking about this classic montage from The Karate Kid. For the entire movie we're with Daniel as he's training to take...
- 9/9/2009
- by Erik Davis
- Cinematical
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