Nathan Williams

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Nathan Williams

This article features minor spoilers for the film Wag the Dog (1997).Barry Levinson's 1997 political parody, Wag the Dog, couldn't have had better timing. The movie, centering on a US president staging a war to distract the populace from a sex scandal, seemingly manifested itself in reality. President Clinton's military strikes against Sudan took place as he was being investigated for his affair with Monica Lewinsky.

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Nathan Williams

Half a century after its release, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has only grown in popularity, spawning numerous remakes. Brainstormed in a capitalist fever dream, author Roald Dahl, director Mel Stuart, producer David Wolper, and The Quaker Oats company (you know, the guy in the hat on the logo) birthed one of the most loved children's films ever made, largely due to performances by Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum.

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Nathan Williams

According to legend, before Michael Jackson, MTV didn’t show Black performers. Then, overnight, MTV evolved from a snobbish advert for the Second British Invasion to a true reflection of eclectic American record collections. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" marked the turning point when the channel finally overcame biases. Is this true? Short answer: yes. Long answer: not really.

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Nathan Williams

Whether launching a fake Starbucks café, bending health code laws to save a struggling small business, or selling "poo-flavored" frozen yogurt, Nathan Fielder fought and earned his spot as one of the comedy world's most irreverent and unpredictable voices. The fame might have gone to his head. As former extras on his new show come forward to share their casting call experiences, the revelations paint the TV presenter in a very different light.

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Nathan Williams

New audiences are discovering George Lucas' Star Wars villain, Darth Vader, thanks to a new artificial-intelligence version of the character in the game Fortnite. Reflecting the worst elements of Zoomer humor, Darth Vader is now spewing racial stereotypes, obnoxious gibberish, and insults at the player base. The roll-out of chatbot-like characters was inevitable as the gaming industry seeks new gimmicks and monetizing opportunities to keep their products fresh (and profitable).