The late Tom Sizemore was one of the great character actors of the 1990s. His spectacular run during this decade begins with Oliver Stone's "Natural Born Killers," an ultra-violent media satire with frenzied editing and a polarized reputation. The film's leads are Mickey Knox (Woody Harrelson) and his bride Mallory (Juliette Lewis). To quote "Bonnie and Clyde" — "They're young, they're in love, and they kill people."
As the Knoxes carve carnage across America, hot on their trail is Detective Jack Scagnetti. In another movie, a man like Scagnetti would be the hero — but not here. The detective is obsessed with spree killers because his mother was killed by Charles Whitman, "The Texas Tower Sniper." However, Scagnetti is not just out to catch killers, but to emulate them. In one scene, he strangles a young prostitute.
In 1998, Sizemore spoke about playing Scagnetti to the Independent. The actor described the experience as a challenge,...
As the Knoxes carve carnage across America, hot on their trail is Detective Jack Scagnetti. In another movie, a man like Scagnetti would be the hero — but not here. The detective is obsessed with spree killers because his mother was killed by Charles Whitman, "The Texas Tower Sniper." However, Scagnetti is not just out to catch killers, but to emulate them. In one scene, he strangles a young prostitute.
In 1998, Sizemore spoke about playing Scagnetti to the Independent. The actor described the experience as a challenge,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
There's so much to glean from cult favorite auteur Larry Cohen, whose career spans five decades and gave us gems including The Stuff, It's Alive, and William Lustig's Maniac Cop (which Cohen wrote and produced). Shining a light on Cohen's career is Steve Mitchell's award-winning documentary King Cohen, which is coming to VOD and Blu-ray (with a CD soundtrack) in North America on September 25th, and we have the full release details and cover art.
Press Release: The acclaimed theatrical feature film documentary “King Cohen” arrives on VOD and Blu-ray Disc from Dark Star Pictures and La-La Land Entertainment in a special, limited edition, Blu-ray / CD soundtrack combo!
100% Fresh at Rotten Tomatoes!
On September 25th, La-La Land Entertainment will release a special, limited edition King Cohen Blu-ray Disc/CD Soundtrack Combo, featuring both the acclaimed feature film on Blu-ray Disc and a Soundtrack CD of the original motion picture...
Press Release: The acclaimed theatrical feature film documentary “King Cohen” arrives on VOD and Blu-ray Disc from Dark Star Pictures and La-La Land Entertainment in a special, limited edition, Blu-ray / CD soundtrack combo!
100% Fresh at Rotten Tomatoes!
On September 25th, La-La Land Entertainment will release a special, limited edition King Cohen Blu-ray Disc/CD Soundtrack Combo, featuring both the acclaimed feature film on Blu-ray Disc and a Soundtrack CD of the original motion picture...
- 9/18/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
A former actress who claims Tom Sizemore groped her when she was 11 is reportedly suing the actor for $3 million.
The Utah woman filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming that the alleged incident occurred during production of the movie Born Killers in 2003 and caused her permanent damage, including post-traumatic stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol, according to multiple reports.
A spokesperson for the actor did not immediately return People’s request for comment, but when members of the crew and cast resurfaced the allegations last year, Sizemore called them “highly disturbing” and said he would never inappropriately touch a child.
The Utah woman filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming that the alleged incident occurred during production of the movie Born Killers in 2003 and caused her permanent damage, including post-traumatic stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol, according to multiple reports.
A spokesperson for the actor did not immediately return People’s request for comment, but when members of the crew and cast resurfaced the allegations last year, Sizemore called them “highly disturbing” and said he would never inappropriately touch a child.
- 5/8/2018
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
Tom Sizemore was sent home from the Utah set of Born Killers in 2003 after an 11-year-old actress claimed that the actor had inappropriately touched her genitals, a dozen of cast and crew members who worked on the film told The Hollywood Reporter.
They alleged the incident occurred towards the end of production, while photos were being taken of the young actress sitting on Sizemore’s lap.
Actress Robyn Adamson — who was present during the shoot — said, “At one point her eyes got just huge, like she could’ve vomited.” Afterwards, she said the young girl “had trouble taking direction.”
The next day,...
They alleged the incident occurred towards the end of production, while photos were being taken of the young actress sitting on Sizemore’s lap.
Actress Robyn Adamson — who was present during the shoot — said, “At one point her eyes got just huge, like she could’ve vomited.” Afterwards, she said the young girl “had trouble taking direction.”
The next day,...
- 11/13/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Robin Lippin on Gerard Butler: I was casting "Attila," the miniseries, and it was an extremely hard role. We had to find someone who could carry the mini and have charisma and yet be able to exude leadership and a barbaric quality. He also had to have an amazing body and good looks (it is TV, after all). Gerry had been referred by the CD in London, and I brought him in. I felt he had it all, but the executive at the time wasn't convinced. He wanted me to keep looking and told me to go to Crunch, the gym where all the hotties worked out. I wanted to die. I mean, this was a powerful role and needed an amazing actor. I think the exec was worried about his accent.I fought really hard for him, and luckily the director and producers were behind him. I even offered to...
- 7/7/2010
- backstage.com
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