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‘The Accountant’ Review: Action! Romance! Tax Deductions!
‘The Accountant’ Review: Action! Romance! Tax Deductions!
‘The Accountant’ Review: Action! Romance! Tax Deductions!
Hollywood is so obsessed with superheroes these days they made a superhero movie about an accountant. It’s called The Accountant, and it is indeed about a guy who prepares people’s taxes, looks for deductions, and monitors financial records for fraud. But in his off-hours, this guy is also a master martial artist and a sniper capable of hitting targets a mile away. He also has a secret identity and what amounts to a low-rent Batcave, an Airstream trailer full of weapons and cash, stashed in a storage unit. He’s played by former Daredevil and current Batman Ben Affleck. He doesn’t wear a cape, but he might as well.
Joe Dante’s ‘Batman’ Would’ve Starred John Lithgow as Joker
Joe Dante’s ‘Batman’ Would’ve Starred John Lithgow as Joker
Joe Dante’s ‘Batman’ Would’ve Starred John Lithgow as Joker
There have been several intriguing Batman movie concepts that never made it to the big screen over the years, including Darren Aronofsky’s Year One and a third Joel Schumacher Bat-film (dodged a bullet there, to be honest), but one of the lesser-discussed projects belonged to Joe Dante — yes, the director of classics like Gremlins and The ’Burbs almost made a Batman movie, and if he hadn’t ultimately walked away from it, we might have ended up with a memorable performance from John Lithgow as The Joker.
'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith Fit for Netflix's 'The Crown'
'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith Fit for Netflix's 'The Crown'
'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith Fit for Netflix's 'The Crown'
Doctor Who fans have long waited to see where Matt Smith would next head after abdicating the TARDIS (and seriously, has anyone seen him in Terminator Genisys promos yet?), and Netflix has emerged as the lucky recipient. Smith, John Lithgow and Claire Foy have all joined up for Netflix’s new prestige drama, The Crown.
‘Birdman’ leads the list of 2014 Spirit Award nominations
‘Birdman’ leads the list of 2014 Spirit Award nominations
‘Birdman’ leads the list of 2014 Spirit Award nominations
341 movies were submitted, and nominating committees of “writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, critics, casting directors, film festival programmers, and other working film professionals” chose their favorites. (What, no caterers?) Those votes were tallied and the results are the nominees below, for the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards, generally regarded as the most important and prestigious awards for independent film in the country.
'Drunk History' Season 2 Adds Dozens of Guest Stars
'Drunk History' Season 2 Adds Dozens of Guest Stars
'Drunk History' Season 2 Adds Dozens of Guest Stars
Comedy Central's adaptation of classic FunnyorDie sketch "Drunk History" exceeded our wildest expectation across its first season, bringing in countless celebrities both to inebriatedly narrate and star in their best recollections of world events. Now that season 2 has been set for a summer 2014 debut, Comedy Central has revealed the full roster of guest stars, including some famous face
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Review: “Mom and Dad”
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Review: “Mom and Dad”
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Review: “Mom and Dad”
‘How I Met Your Mother’ season 9 recalls its tenth episode of the final year, “Mom and Dad,” as Barney attempts to play matchmaker to his estranged parents ('Dexter's John Lithgow and 'American Horror Story's Frances Conroy), while Ted attempts to solve the mystery of a best man saboteur. Last week’s ‘How I Met Your Mother’ installment “Platonish” saw Barney recounting how a helpful stranger (Cris
‘How I Met Your Mother’ “Mom and Dad” Sneak Peek: John Lithgow and Neil Patrick Harris Get Musical
‘How I Met Your Mother’ “Mom and Dad” Sneak Peek: John Lithgow and Neil Patrick Harris Get Musical
‘How I Met Your Mother’ “Mom and Dad” Sneak Peek: John Lithgow and Neil Patrick Harris Get Musical
'How I Met Your Mother' season 9 got back some much-needed good will with this past week's flashback-centric "Platonish," but will next Monday's "Mom and Dad" keep the streak alive? 'Dexter' vet John Lithgow returns as Barney's biological father Jerry, while the first clip from the all-new episode breaks out into song! Plus, will a series-long mystery finally be answered? Read
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Final Season: John Lithgow Returns as Barney’s Dad
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Final Season: John Lithgow Returns as Barney’s Dad
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Final Season: John Lithgow Returns as Barney’s Dad
This isn't much of a surprise, but a treat for 'How I Met Your Mother' fans nonetheless: after missing out on the 'Dexter' Comic-Con 2013 panel a few weeks ago, iconic actor John Lithgow has firmly RSVPed to at least a final season of one show. The former '3rd Rock From the Sun' star will return to 'How I Met Your Mother' in his role as Barney's biological father Jerry Whitaker, but how lengthy a

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