Roger Corman, Hollywood Legend and ‘King of B Movies,’ Dies at 98

Roger Corman, the iconic Hollywood producer and director known as the ‘King of the Bs,’ has passed away at the age of 98. Renowned for producing and directing numerous low-budget classics, including ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘Attack of the Crab Monsters,’ Corman played a pivotal role in launching the careers of industry legends such as Martin Scorsese and Jack Nicholson. Throughout his extensive career, Corman created hundreds of B-movies, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking with innovative techniques and creative problem-solving. His films often tackled controversial themes of sex and drugs, earning a cult following among cinema enthusiasts.

Rewatch These 13 Palme d’Or-Winning Films Before the Cannes Film Festival 2023

Since its inception 77 years ago, the Palme d’Or has been one of the film industry’s highest honors, bestowed upon some of the greatest auteurs in history. Ahead of this year’s festival, we revisit 13 previous winners, from Federico Fellini’s exuberant masterpiece “La Dolce Vita” to Julia Ducournau’s nerve-jangling thriller “Titane”. These films showcase the Palme d’Or’s global outlook and its commitment to rewarding bold and socially relevant cinema.

Leonardo DiCaprio to Play Frank Sinatra in Martin Scorsese Biopic

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is reportedly planning a biopic about Frank Sinatra, with Leonardo DiCaprio rumored to play the iconic singer. Tina Sinatra, Frank’s daughter, controls his estate and has not yet approved the project. Jennifer Lawrence is rumored to be cast as Ava Gardner, Sinatra’s second wife. The film would be the seventh collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio.

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