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Digital Trends
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week (June 2025)
Scrolling through Amazon Prime Video reminds you both of the number of options available to watch on the platform, and also of how difficult it can be to actually pick something. One of the best ways to decide what to watch is to see which movies will be leaving the streamer soon. The Aviator is one of the great movies of the 2000s, and it's worth checking out before it leaves Prime Video. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, the legendary entrepreneur and filmmaker who dated many of the most famous women in the world in the 1930s and 40s, even as he grappled with severe OCD. Here are three reasons you should check it out: Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. It's the moment when Leonardo DiCaprio went from movie star to actor By the time we got to The Aviator, Leonardo DiCaprio was already one of the most famous men in Hollywood. He'd been in Titanic and he'd already worked with Martin Scorsese on Gangs of New York. The Aviator, though, is the moment when DiCaprio fully unlocked everything that he is capable of as an actor. It remains one of his very best performances. As Hughes, DiCaprio is both mannered and vulnerable, but the way he depicts Hughes's OCD never feels anything other than lived in and fully embodied. Hughes was a difficult man to understand, but in DiCapiro's hands, he feels like a complicated but ultimately coherent person. Cate Blanchett won an Oscar for a reason Playing one of the most decorated actresses in the history of Hollywood is no small task, but Cate Blanchett proved that she was more than up to it. She plays Katherine Hepburn, one of Hughes's love interests in the film. Calling her simply a love interest is a huge undersell, though. As Hepburn, Blanchett creates a fiery, independent woman who is driving the relationship far more than Hughes ever seems to be. Although she's not a perfect visual match for Hepburn (who obviously has a lengthy record of onscreen appearances), Blanchett is so precise in basically everything else that she justifiably won an Oscar for her performance. It covers a lot of time without ever feeling predictable One of the ultimate curses of the biopic is that they can feel incredibly safe, conventional, and boring. The Aviator is never that, though, in part because the man at its center was none of those things. This is a movie that covers a huge swath of Hughes's life, including a famous period where he locked himself in a screening room for weeks and began bottling his own urine, without ever seeming like a conventional biopic. Instead, The Aviator feels entirely distinct, a movie about a man so singular that, even if you try to make his life into a narrative, it's the kind of narrative that few other lives had. You can watch The Aviator on Amazon Prime Video.
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince William teams up with Hollywood royalty for unexpected outing
Prince William joined forces with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett to visit one of his Earthshot Prize finalists in Norwich that are making clothing more sustainable Prince William joked he should have paid more attention in chemistry as he toured laboratories making sustainable clothing dye with Cate Blanchett. The Oscar-winning actress joined Prince William in Norwich on Thursday for a visit to UK-based company Colorifix, an Earthshot Prize finalist in 2023. Ms Blanchett, who sits on the Earthshot Prize Council and previously joined the heir to the throne for the prize awards in Singapore two years ago, said the tour will change the way she looks at what colours to wear. The pair visited four different laboratories that each illustrated a step in Colorifix's process of making environmentally friendly fabric dye. After learning about the technical DNA sequencing of natural colours, William quipped: "Today has just made me realise I should have listened in all of my chemistry lessons. Going back over all those old notes like 'Damn, why didn't I pay more attention'." Speaking afterwards, Ms Blanchett, who has won two Academy Awards for her performances in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, said: "The DNA sequencing is incredible. And I think what happens in any scientific process - though I'm far from an expert - is that you get these incredible happy accidents. Like the discovery of a metallic sheen to one of the pigments." Some colours are more difficult to make sustainably rather than using petrochemicals - which pollute the planet and are harmful to wildlife - including black, green, white and blue. Ms Blanchett said the visit had 'certainly been an education in colour and what is possible,' and added that in the future, she will 'certainly look at the amount of white and black and blue in my wardrobe and maybe try and gravitate towards pinks and peaches'. Colorifix uses DNA sequencing and natural colours to create sustainable dyes with an aim to replace the fashion industry's use of chemically synthesised dyes. The industry of fabric dying currently consumes five trillion litres of water globally each year and harms wildlife by dangerous chemicals seeping into water sources. Colorifix aims to reduce this impact by identifying a colour created naturally, either by an animal, plant or microbe and then using the DNA to pinpoint where that colour is coded in the genetics of that organism. The DNA code is then translated into a safe microbe that is transported to a dye house, which supports the growth of the colour through fermentation. The result is a dye that can be transferred to fabrics using no added petrochemicals. Through the visit, Ms Blanchett and Prince William were able to learn how Colorifix identifies the code that produces the pigment and then how the resulting dye liquid they make is attached to fabric. Wearing long lab coats, the pair were invited to look at the DNA under a microscope as well as view the fermentation process firsthand. In an impromptu speech to Colorifix's staff at the end, William praised their work and the ability of the start-up to scale since being named as an Earthshot finalist in 2023. 'I know it's taken us a bit of time to get here, but you're doing really well,' he said, adding: 'Best of luck, it's going really well and it's really exciting. I know you're going to be pushing the industry very quickly so well done.' The heir to the throne also hailed the 'magicians' at the end of the process, when the dye gets transferred onto nine available different types of fabric. Colorifix, which already works with high street giant H&M on some of its clothing, also takes steps to reduce its carbon footprint at every step of the process. Ms Blanchett, who keenly asked questions throughout the tour of the various labs, said afterwards: 'Even within six to 12 months, and in the time that I've become aware of [Colorifix's] activities, and where it is now 12 months down the track is so exciting, just how quickly these things can be scaled up and evolve.' Orr Yarkoni, the co-founder and chief executive of the company, said that a 'big difficulty' they have faced in scaling up is that brands have already cemented their logistics. He said: 'The big difficulty here in scaling isn't just getting to scale, it's getting to scale at the place because the brands have already set up their logistics - we make over here, we dye over here and then we cut trim over here and then it goes to warehousing. 'So if you're not applying the technology where they're already dying…we can't be everywhere at the same time. So that's the big challenge.' Mr Yarkoni added: 'We need to implement where the supply chain is. Rather than trying to get the industry to adapt to us, we need to do everything to adapt to the industry and make it easy for them to change.' Ms Blanchett said that brands doing small-scale collaborations 'is an exciting model' because 'people can really engage in those cross-fertilisations. They have short burn but introduce people to a different way of doing things,' she explained. The visit marked Ms Blanchett's ongoing support for William's Earthshot Prize, established in 2020, which awards £1 million annually to five inventors who have come up with new solutions to help save the planet. The actress has previously praised the Prince's initiative for recognising 'innovations that are not only game-changing but rapidly scalable'. William said last year that with Earthshot, he wants to 'celebrate talent and solutions, rather than telling people 'don't do this or don't do that'.' 'You've got to be so careful because there's been a lot of that,' he said. 'I don't want to preach, I want to find solutions.' The next Earthshot Prize Awards will be held in Brazil in November, with a host of celebrities including Sir David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Billy Porter, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin. The event is being held ahead of COP30, the UN environmental summit, which the Prince also hopes to attend. Announcing this year's location, William, the founder and president of the Earthshot Prize, said: 'We need urgent optimism now more than ever, and I think Brazil epitomises that.' He added: 'We are seeing fresh momentum for new ideas to create healthier and safer ways to live our lives. It is an honour to profile the people making our world a better place for us and for our children.'
News18
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Scorsese & DiCaprio Reunite to Produce Action Thriller Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Last Updated: Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are producing 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed,' directed by Ted Griffin. Filming starts in Rhode Island in October. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are teaming up once again, but this time they're not making a movie together as actor and director. Instead, they'll be producing an exciting new action thriller called Carthage Must Be Destroyed. The film will be directed by Ted Griffin, who is best known for writing Ocean's Eleven. The story follows a mysterious stranger who arrives in a rundown city that's controlled by criminals. Using his brains and strength, he begins to stir up trouble, turning people against each other to take down the corrupt leaders who run the place. It's expected to be a fast-paced, clever film with a dark, gritty setting. Filming is planned to begin in Rhode Island this October, and the team is currently looking for actors to bring the story to life. Although the cast hasn't been revealed yet, with such a strong production team behind it, fans are expecting big names to be involved. The movie is being made by several production companies, including Scorsese's Sikelia Productions and DiCaprio's Appian Way, along with Verdi Productions and Ketchup Entertainment. Alongside Scorsese and DiCaprio, producers Chad A. Verdi, Jennifer Davisson, Gareth West, and Christopher Donnelly are also helping to bring the project together. Chad Verdi, one of the producers, called the movie a 'powerful and exciting project" and said it was an honour to work with such a talented team. He believes that Ted Griffin's strong screenplay will make for a gripping film. Scorsese and DiCaprio have worked on several big movies together in the past, like The Wolf of Wall Street, The Aviator, and Shutter Island. While they won't be directing or acting in this one, their influence will be felt behind the scenes. First Published:
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Leonardo DiCaprio's 15 Best Performances From Titanic to The Revenant
For more than three decades, Leonardo DiCaprio has defied expectations. Starting out as a teen heartthrob, he's grown into one of Hollywood's most respected and versatile actors, known for throwing himself into roles that are intense, demanding, and often emotionally devastating. While some stars coast on charisma, DiCaprio digs deep, bringing complexity to even the most broken of characters. From his Oscar-winning survival epic The Revenant to the jet-black satire of The Wolf of Wall Street, DiCaprio has made a career out of reinventing himself. Whether working with Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, or Steven Spielberg, he elevates every project with a signature blend of charm, physicality, and raw emotional fire. Here are 15 of his very best performances: 1. The Revenant (2015) Role: Hugh Glass Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Release Year: 2015 IMDb Rating: 8.0 Genre: Adventure, Drama Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his Oscar for The Revenant, a brutal, nearly wordless performance that tested the limits of physical endurance. As frontiersman Hugh Glass, DiCaprio crawled, grunted, and bled his way through the wilderness in one of the most intense roles of his career. It's not his most layered performance, but it's easily his most primal. 2. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Role: Jordan Belfort Director: Martin Scorsese Release Year: 2013 IMDb Rating: 8.2 Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama In The Wolf of Wall Street, DiCaprio delivers one of the most electric performances of his career. As Jordan Belfort, he's a fireball of greed, ego, and manic energy, never once asking the audience to like him. The performance is equal parts comedy and chaos, with DiCaprio mastering both high-octane monologues and slapstick breakdowns with astonishing ease. 3. The Aviator (2004) Role: Howard Hughes Director: Martin Scorsese Release Year: 2004 IMDb Rating: 7.5 Genre: Biography, Drama Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video Playing eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, DiCaprio walked the tightrope between genius and madness. Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Aviator gave DiCaprio the room to go big, and he delivered, channeling both Hughes's obsessive brilliance and his mental unraveling. It was the role that proved Leo wasn't just a star, he was a serious actor. 4. Shutter Island (2010) Role: Teddy Daniels Director: Martin Scorsese Release Year: 2010 IMDb Rating: 8.2 Genre: Mystery, Thriller Where to Watch: Netflix One of DiCaprio's most underrated performances, Shutter Island finds him slowly unraveling as U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels. The movie's final twist is powerful, but it's Leo's slow-burn portrayal of grief and denial that gives the film its emotional punch. He carries the movie with aching vulnerability, all while the ground crumbles beneath his character's feet. 5. Inception (2010) Role: Dom Cobb Director: Christopher Nolan Release Year: 2010 IMDb Rating: 8.8 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller Where to Watch: Netflix In Christopher Nolan's cerebral heist thriller, DiCaprio brings surprising emotional depth to what could have been a cool, distant role. As Dom Cobb, he grounds the film's dream logic with real stakes, a man haunted by the death of his wife and the children he may never see again. It's blockbuster acting at its best. 6. Django Unchained (2012) Role: Calvin Candie Director: Quentin Tarantino Release Year: 2012 IMDb Rating: 8.5 Genre: Drama, Western Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video As plantation owner Calvin Candie, DiCaprio went full villain and relished every moment. Though his performance isn't as sharp as others on this list, it's unforgettable for its sheer audacity. He's unsettling, charming, and just plain terrifying. Not everyone can steal scenes from Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx, but Leo holds his own. 7. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) Role: Rick Dalton Director: Quentin Tarantino Release Year: 2019 IMDb Rating: 7.6 Genre: Comedy, Drama Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video In Quentin Tarantino's love letter to old Hollywood, DiCaprio plays fading actor Rick Dalton with a vulnerability that's rare in his career. There's humor, melancholy, and a surprising amount of depth as Dalton wrestles with his fading relevance. It's one of DiCaprio's most human performances and one of his most rewatchable. 8. Revolutionary Road (2008) Role: Frank Wheeler Director: Sam Mendes Release Year: 2008 IMDb Rating: 7.3 Genre: Drama, Romance Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video Reuniting with Titanic co-star Kate Winslet, DiCaprio explores the collapse of the American Dream in Revolutionary Road. His performance as Frank Wheeler is full of desperation and suppressed rage, a man who feels trapped in a life he doesn't understand. It's a bleak, mature performance that shows how far he'd come since Jack Dawson. 9. Catch Me If You Can (2002) Role: Frank Abagnale Jr. Director: Steven Spielberg Release Year: 2002 IMDb Rating: 8.1 Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama Where to Watch: Netflix Long before he was known for heavy dramas, DiCaprio showed off his natural charm in Steven Spielberg's breezy con-man comedy. As teenage fraudster Frank Abagnale Jr., Leo balances swagger with vulnerability, showing us the scared kid behind the bravado. It's one of his lightest roles and one of his most likable. 10. Blood Diamond (2006) Role: Danny Archer Director: Edward Zwick Release Year: 2006 IMDb Rating: 8.0 Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video DiCaprio earned another Oscar nomination for Blood Diamond, where he played a South African mercenary caught in the world of conflict diamonds. It's a muscular performance, and while the film itself is overly earnest, DiCaprio gives it grit and urgency. His accent might be debatable, but his commitment isn't. 11. What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) Role: Arnie Grape Director: Lasse Hallström Release Year: 1993 IMDb Rating: 7.8 Genre: Drama Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video At just 19, DiCaprio stunned audiences with his performance as Arnie, a teenager with developmental disabilities. It could have easily been a showy, awards-bait role, but Leo approached it with empathy, nuance, and authenticity. It was his first Oscar nomination and a powerful sign of what was to come. 12. The Departed (2006) Role: Billy Costigan Director: Martin Scorsese Release Year: 2006 IMDb Rating: 8.5 Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Where to Watch: Netflix As undercover cop Billy Costigan, DiCaprio holds the moral center of Martin Scorsese's violent crime saga. Surrounded by showy performances, Leo plays it tortured and real, a man slowly buckling under the pressure of living a lie. It's an intense, jittery performance that anchors the entire film. 13. Titanic (1997) Role: Jack Dawson Director: James Cameron Release Year: 1997 IMDb Rating: 7.9 Genre: Drama, Romance Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar Sure, Titanic is a love story, but it's also a showcase for DiCaprio's natural movie-star charisma. As Jack Dawson, he became the face of a generation. While his later roles would be darker and deeper, Titanic remains a cultural milestone and the performance that launched him into global superstardom. 14. The Great Gatsby (2013) Role: Jay Gatsby Director: Baz Luhrmann Release Year: 2013 IMDb Rating: 7.2 Genre: Drama, Romance Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video In Baz Luhrmann's maximalist adaptation, DiCaprio gave Jay Gatsby a wounded soul beneath all the glamour. His now-iconic champagne toast scene is pure movie magic, but he also brought heartbreak to a character often reduced to a symbol. Gatsby's longing and delusion were safe in Leo's hands. 15. Gangs of New York (2002) Role: Amsterdam Vallon Director: Martin Scorsese Release Year: 2002 IMDb Rating: 7.5 Genre: Crime, Drama Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video Leonardo DiCaprio shed his heartthrob image to take on a gritty role as Amsterdam Vallon, a young man seeking revenge in 19th-century New York. He held his own opposite Daniel Day-Lewis, delivering a performance full of intensity and emotional depth. Leonardo DiCaprio has received significant recognition for several other performances. He won a Golden Globe for The Aviator (2004) and earned Oscar nominations for Blood Diamond (2006) and The Aviator. His role in J. Edgar (2011) also brought critical acclaim, even though it didn't lead to major wins. His environmental documentary work, including Before the Flood (2016), also won him a 2017 Environmental Media Award. These projects further cemented his range and impact beyond mainstream acting roles. Leonardo DiCaprio's career is a masterclass in longevity and reinvention. He's played icons, villains, dreamers, and broken men, often within the same film. Whether crawling through the snow, yelling across a trading floor, or floating on a door in the middle of the Atlantic, one thing remains consistent: he's always acting.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harvey Weinstein's Accuser Gets Emotional As She Takes The Stand Again After 5 Years
Harvey Weinstein's accuser, Miriam Haley, faces her fears once again. The alleged sexual assault survivor is back on the stand to detail her painful experience at the hands of the producer as his retrial commences. Harvey Weinstein was hit with multiple sexual assault allegations in 2017 from various women who claimed he abused, raped and sexually harassed them. Haley became visibly emotional during her second testimony regarding the incident in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in his Manhattan apartment. She went into detail about the alleged rape incident from 2006, describing how Weinstein had invited her to his Manhattan apartment. Haley claimed it happened after he provided her with a ticket to the premiere of "Clerks II" in Los Angeles, an invitation she accepted. She recalls sitting with the producer on a sofa when he suddenly charged at her and attempted to kiss her. Haley added that he eventually pinned her down and forced her to a bed, where he then raped her. Haley allegedly informed Weinstein she was on her period and had a tampon in, but it did little to deter him from pulling out the tampon and proceeding with the rape. According to TMZ, the accuser noted that she was aware of what was happening and how bad it was, but "just decided to check out and endure it." Haley testified that she first met Harvey Weinstein at the 2004 premiere of "The Aviator" in London, where he helped her secure a position as a production assistant on "Project Runway." She mentioned that their relationship did not turn sexual until the alleged rape in July 2006. Haley is one of three women testifying against Weinstein in his New York retrial, and her testimony aligns with her previous account from his original trial five years prior. In 2020, Weinstein was convicted of sexually abusing the former production assistant and actress Jessica Mann. However, those convictions were later overturned after an appeals court ruled that his constitutional rights had been violated during the trial. Now, prosecutors are pursuing another case against him while he maintains his not-guilty plea. On April 18, The Blast shared that a judge approved Weinstein's request to be transferred from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital ahead of his retrial hearing. The former film producer sought this move due to concerns over poor living conditions and the mishandling of his health issues while in prison. His attorney, Imran Ansari, along with prison consultant Craig Rothfeld, successfully argued for the transfer, which was granted on April 17. Weinstein was billed to remain at Bellevue until his hearing, scheduled for April 24 at 2:15 PM ET. This retrial comes after his 2020 rape conviction in New York was overturned following a successful appeal. The allegations against Weinstein sparked larger agitations toward justice for victims of sexual abuse in the film industry and workplaces. It ignited the #MeToo Movement and what has been termed the "Weinstein effect," as numerous other influential men faced accusations of similar misconduct. Weinstein also requested $5 million in damages from the Bellevue Medical Center. Despite having a history of treatment at Bellevue over the past year, he included them as part of his claim. The filmmaker criticized the hospital for discharging him back to prison before he fully recovered. Weinstein's legal team argued that his experience in prison has caused him both physical and psychological harm. His lawyers also attributed his suffering to the poor living conditions at Rikers Island. The petition's implications extend to the City of New York and its agencies, as Weinstein argued for compensation due to what he describes as "horrific" treatment. Weinstein's lawyers argued for his transfer to a medical center, claiming Rikers could not meet his healthcare needs and had mismanaged his deteriorating health. Weinstein's legal representatives further raised significant concerns about the medical care he is receiving at Rikers Island, alleging that the medical staff has misdiagnosed at least one condition. Attorney Ansari emphasized that the mismanagement of Weinstein's health issues could potentially lead to dire consequences for the film producer. Weinstein's medical challenges include a range of severe conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and extensive coronary artery disease, alongside chest pain attributed to reduced blood flow to the heart. Additionally, he also suffered from obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid problems, obesity, chronic pain in his lower back and legs, anemia, hypertension, and more. Ansari continued that his client endured "freezing" conditions without clean clothes, worsening his health. The legal rep criticized NYC officials for their role in his client's suffering and mentioned his efforts to transfer Weinstein from Rikers to Bellevue Hospital, which were ignored. He emphasized that this transfer was vital to prevent Weinstein's premature death. Which way will the trial swing this time for Harvey Weinstein?
