Nicolas Cage to star as Nicolas Cage in film about Nicolas Cage
5 years, 4 months ago

Nicolas Cage to star as Nicolas Cage in film about Nicolas Cage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicolas Cage is reportedly in talks to play himself in a film about him trying to land a role in a new Quentin Tarantino movie. In the film, Cage apparently talks to an egotistical Nineties version of himself, who mocks his future self for not being famous, as well as for making too many low-budget films. Cage’s character is also trying to deal with a considerable level of debt, so he agrees to make an appearance at the birthday party of a Mexican drug cartel member, who wants Cage to see a film script he’s written.

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Nicolas Cage on Memes, Myths, and Why He Thinks AI Is a ‘Nightmare’
1 year, 4 months ago

Nicolas Cage on Memes, Myths, and Why He Thinks AI Is a ‘Nightmare’

Wired  

Nicolas Cage knows he’s a meme. “Something like ‘Nick Cage loses his shit,’ where they cherry-pick meltdowns from different movies I’d made over the years,” he says. “So, as I’ve watched these memes grow exponentially and get turned into T-shirts and ‘You don’t say?’ and all that stuff,” Cage says, “I’ve just thought, ‘Wow, I don’t know how I should …

Nicolas Cage, 59, sports a bloodied appearance as he dons a wetsuit to film energetic scenes in the ocean for new movie The Surfer in Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

Nicolas Cage, 59, sports a bloodied appearance as he dons a wetsuit to film energetic scenes in the ocean for new movie The Surfer in Australia

Daily Mail  

Nicolas Cage was spotted as he continued filming his upcoming movie The Surfer in Western Australia this week. Nicolas Cage, 59, was spotted as he continued filming scenes for his upcoming movie The Surfer in Western Australia this week Tough: The actor sported bloodied make-up for the energertic scenes as he laid on a yellow and red board and fought …

In The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, Cage takes his face off
2 years, 9 months ago

In The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, Cage takes his face off

Live Mint  

In David Lynch’s delirious film Wild At Heart, Nicolas Cage’s character Sailor has a beloved snakeskin jacket that he always describes the same way. “I can’t stand talkie comedies,” Cage tells Javi while they try to create a screenplay, “It’s gotta have plot to move it forward.” Thereafter things begin to go boom, and a CIA-druglord-kidnapping subplot makes Unbearable Weight …

Daniel Day-Lewis was considered to play Nicolas Cage in Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, writers say
2 years, 11 months ago

Daniel Day-Lewis was considered to play Nicolas Cage in Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, writers say

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Day-Lewis and Christian Bale were considered …

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review: Nicolas Cage shines in zany film
2 years, 11 months ago

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review: Nicolas Cage shines in zany film

Hindustan Times  

Frankly, Nicolas Cage passionately kissing a younger version of himself on screen was not on my 2022 Bingo. But hey, that's not even the weirdest scene in Tom Gormican's latest film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. This very ‘meta’ film, which has Nicolas Cage playing a fictionalised version of himself is bizarre, absurd, and at times quite silly. The …

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ movie review: A treat for Nic Cage fans
2 years, 11 months ago

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ movie review: A treat for Nic Cage fans

The Hindu  

There are so many ways this film could have gone wrong—the jokes could have fallen flat, it could have too smug and meta for its good or it could have been a horrid, annoying ego trip. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cast: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish …

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent movie review: A smart and sassy riff on the Nicolas Cage syndrome
2 years, 11 months ago

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent movie review: A smart and sassy riff on the Nicolas Cage syndrome

Firstpost  

Language: English I’m here for the legends-getting-vulnerable-and-existential-with-meta-movies train. The unbearable weight of Martin Scorsese’s massive talent was called The Irishman. While every Nicolas Cage movie in the last ten years could be titled The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, his cinematic therapy session is, naturally, a silly action comedy. The CIA in Mallorca use Cage as a mole because they’re …

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review: A Nicolas Cage meta-comedy sprung from superfan heaven
2 years, 11 months ago

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review: A Nicolas Cage meta-comedy sprung from superfan heaven

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. People who aren’t just Nicolas Cage fans, but whose adoration of …

Nicolas Cage faces off with a new foe: himself
2 years, 11 months ago

Nicolas Cage faces off with a new foe: himself

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “Metropolis.” Bruce Lee. “And I’ve kind of approached my public perception, as well as the way I design my film work, as an actor with that concept in mind -- to not be afraid to be ugly in behavior or even in appearance,” says Cage. “He would come up to me and say, ‘Tom, there’s a guy …

Nicolas Cage faces off with a new foe: Himself
2 years, 11 months ago

Nicolas Cage faces off with a new foe: Himself

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a recent and typically wide-ranging interview ahead of …

Nicolas Cage explains what’s real in the surreal world of ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’
2 years, 11 months ago

Nicolas Cage explains what’s real in the surreal world of ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

LA Times  

In his more than 40 years of acting, Nicolas Cage has gone to plenty of strange and extreme places for the sake of his art. “I had done ‘Raising Arizona’ and ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ and ‘It Could Happen to You’ and ‘Moonstruck.’ I was just sort of like, ‘Where did that option go?’ I think this movie will help with …

Nicolas Cage reveals why he turned down roles in The Matrix and Lord of The Rings
2 years, 11 months ago

Nicolas Cage reveals why he turned down roles in The Matrix and Lord of The Rings

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicolas Cage has opened up about previously rejecting roles in major …

Why Nicolas Cage is Hollywood's most misunderstood star
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Nicolas Cage is Hollywood's most misunderstood star

BBC  

Why Nicolas Cage is Hollywood's most misunderstood star Alamy In new film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Cage plays himself and pokes fun at his OTT persona. With his second-ever movie role, in teen rom-com Valley Girl, he then adopted his new moniker and became a leading man; since then, he's been "the star of every movie that he's …

Nicolas Cage movies: Actor clears up ‘misconception’ about career in new GQ interview
3 years ago

Nicolas Cage movies: Actor clears up ‘misconception’ about career in new GQ interview

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nightmare Alley director Guillermo del Toro wrote: “He absolutely never, ever does anything but his …

Nicolas Cage, 58, and wife Riko Shibata, 27, at premiere of The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent
3 years ago

Nicolas Cage, 58, and wife Riko Shibata, 27, at premiere of The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent

Daily Mail  

Nicolas Cage looked dapper as he stepped out on Saturday night to attend the premiere of his latest film The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Tale during the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Dapper: Nicolas Cage looked dapper as he stepped out on Saturday night to attend the premiere of his latest film The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Tale during …

Why Nicolas Cage French kisses himself in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’
3 years ago

Why Nicolas Cage French kisses himself in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

LA Times  

Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal, from “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” pose for a portrait at the L.A. Times Photo Studio at SXSW on Saturday in Austin, Texas. The movie is filled with references to Cage’s prodigious filmography, from “The Rock,” “Leaving Las Vegas” and “Face/Off” to “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin,” “Guarding Tess,” “Mandy” and “The Wicker Man.” There are …

Nicolas Cage reveals why he turned down The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent four times
3 years ago

Nicolas Cage reveals why he turned down The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent four times

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicolas Cage has revealed that he turned down a role in …

Nicolas Cage meditates on movies, music and what makes him happy
3 years, 2 months ago

Nicolas Cage meditates on movies, music and what makes him happy

LA Times  

Nicolas Cage used to dream about starring in films when he worked in a movie theater as a teenager. That was the meditation.” If you love movies, you know that Cage made it from here to there and back again in a singular career that began with a small part in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” took off with the …

Nicolas Cage says he's 'never going to retire' from acting: 'I'm healthier when I'm working'
3 years, 6 months ago

Nicolas Cage says he's 'never going to retire' from acting: 'I'm healthier when I'm working'

Hindustan Times  

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage says he has no plans to slow down or retire from acting as he believes the profession has kept him "healthier" and in a positive frame of mind. Nicolas Cage is currently receiving praise for indie feature Pig. The 57-year-old actor has been working in Hollywood for almost four decades, delivering some of the most critically-acclaimed …

Nicolas Cage: From Hollywood A-lister to king of the B-movies
4 years, 6 months ago

Nicolas Cage: From Hollywood A-lister to king of the B-movies

The Independent  

Twenty years ago, Nicolas Cage was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. open image in gallery Cage won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as a suicidal alcoholic in ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ Over the past decade, Cage has also undergone a strange transformation. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of film and a voracious reading appetite.” open image …

Nicholas Cage in negotiations to portray himself in meta drama The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
5 years, 4 months ago

Nicholas Cage in negotiations to portray himself in meta drama The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Firstpost  

Nicolas Cage is in talks to play himself in meta drama The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. In the film, his character is desperate to get a role in a new Quentin Tarantino movie while also dealing with a strained relationship with his teenage daughter. The film will pay tributes to Cage’s works such as Leaving Las Vegas, Face/Off and …

Nicolas Cage breaks his ankle in Bulgaria
7 years, 11 months ago

Nicolas Cage breaks his ankle in Bulgaria

Daily Mail  

Nicolas Cage has broken his ankle. The 53-year-old actor was in Bulgaria shooting his new bank heist film #211 when the 'freak accident' happened, his reps confirmed to Deadline on Wednesday. It was claimed the Hollywood icon - best known for 1987's Moonstruck and 2004's National Treasure - will have to take two weeks off from shooting. Pictured November His …

Nicolas Cage is totally Nicolas Cage in trailer for new Elijah Wood film The Trust
9 years ago

Nicolas Cage is totally Nicolas Cage in trailer for new Elijah Wood film The Trust

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sure, everyone's very excited for bad cops Russell Crowe and Ryan …

Nicolas Cage: From the sublime to the ridiculous
14 years, 2 months ago

Nicolas Cage: From the sublime to the ridiculous

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After slight roles in Rumble Fish and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, a wild-eyed, toothy, …

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