• As they've grown in popularity, superhero movies and films based on comic-book characters have been showing up more and more in award nominations.
• This year, "Joker" and "Avengers: Endgame" are both nominated for Academy Awards, with "Joker" racking up 11 nominations.
• Over the years, more than 25 superhero movies have been nominated for Oscars in categories including best visual effects, best animated feature, and best picture.
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

"Joker"earned 11 Oscar nominations for 2020, making the supervillain origin story the most-nominated film of the year — but it's far from the first of its kind to be nominated for major awards.

In recent years, high-flying films about superheroes and villains have been nominated for Academy Awards rather frequently  — especially in the best visual effects category — and some have even won major titles like best animated feature or best supporting actor. 

Here are all of the Oscar-nominated superhero (and supervillain) movies ranked from best to worst, based on critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Editor's Note: We recognize that "superhero movies" encompass a wide range of films, and although this list is quite comprehensive, it may be missing a few projects that fall under that umbrella. In addition, critic scores were up to date as of publication but are subject to change. 

"Suicide Squad" (2016) won the Oscar for best makeup and hairstyling in 2017.

Critic Score: 27%

This attempt to flesh out some of DC's most iconic villains ended up winning an Oscar. Starring Jared Leto as the Joker and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, this story follows the Suicide Squad as they break out of prison and are tasked with saving the world.

"Batman Forever" (1995) was nominated for best cinematography in 1996.

Critic Score:39%

The first post-Tim Burton Batman, "Batman Forever," starred Val Kilmer as the caped crusader. The movie took Batman back to the world of camp, as Batman and Robin face off against Two-Face and The Riddler.  

It was nominated for best cinematography at the 1996 Oscars along with best sound and best effects. 

"Joker" (2019) was nominated for 11 Oscars this year, including best picture.

Critic Score:69% 

This gritty take on Batman's arch-nemesis stars Joaquin Phoenix in his best leading actor-nominated role as Arthur Fleck.

The origin story is the most-nominated superhero movie in Oscar's history. 

"Batman" (1989) won the Oscar for best art direction in 1990.

Critic Score:72%

The first serious, live-action Batman movie featured Jack Nicholson as the Joker and Michael Keaton as Batman.

Nicholson was praised for his performance, but the unique art deco take on Gotham City is what won the movie the Oscar for best art direction.

"Iron Man 2" (2010) was nominated for best visual effects in 2011.

Critic Score: 73%

The sequel to the movie that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, craze was a visual spectacle nominated for a visual effects Oscar.

Robert Downey Jr. returned as Tony Stark in the critically well-received sequel that was much maligned by fans. 

"Iron Man 2" included some major MCU introductions by debuting Don Cheadle as War Machine and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow.

"Superman Returns" (2006) was nominated for best visual effects in 2007.

Critic Score: 75%

"Superman Returns" was the epic, big-screen revival of the world's most iconic hero.

With Brandon Routh as Superman and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, this movie told a Superman story rooted in heartbreak and overcoming defeat against all odds.

Although it was fairly well-reviewed, it failed to launch a new Superman franchise and never got a sequel.

"Iron Man 3" (2013) received a best visual effects nod in 2014.

Critic Score:79% 

The third and final installment in the "Iron Man" trilogy was directed by Shane Black and brought in Guy Pearce as the villain. This entry dug into the post-traumatic stress of Tony Stark in the aftermath of "The Avengers." 

Many fans considered it an improvement over the second "Iron Man" film due to its deep, emotional focus on Stark — one of the MCU's most influential characters.

"Batman Returns" (1992) was nominated for best visual effects and best makeup at the 1993 Oscars.

Critic Score:79%

Tim Burton's sequel to "Batman" was met with more critical praise, especially for Michelle Pfeiffer's strange and incredible performance as Catwoman.

With Danny DeVito as the Penguin, this Batman movie features the villains and Gotham politicians more than it does Bruce Wayne. 

"Batman Begins" (2005) was nominated for best cinematography at the 2006 Oscars.

Critic Score:84%

The movie that kicked off Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy was recognized for its cinematography at the 2006 Academy Awards.

"Batman Begins" is an origin story for Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne and his dark, gritty Batman. The film starred Cillian Murphy as The Scarecrow and Liam Neeson as Batman's mentor and rival Henri Ducard — the alias of Ra's al Ghul.

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017) was recognized for its visual effects in 2018.

Critic Score:85%

Nominated for best achievement in visual effects, the sequel to the MCU breakthrough "Guardians of the Galaxy" marked the return of the charismatic cast in a much more personal journey.

Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and the rest of the Guardians crew returned in a story that introduced Kurt Russell as Peter Quill's father — who also happened to be a god.

The movie jacked up the stakes and humor, but it was still not quite as beloved as the original.

The stunning visual effects in "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) were nominated at the 2019 Oscars.

Critic Score:85%

Part one of the Infinity Saga's grand finale was a visually impressive action feast. The film features all of the Avengers who have been gathering since "Iron Man" in their attempt to take down Josh Brolin's Thanos.

The infamous "snap" at the end of the film is one of the most iconic and tragic moments in MCU history.

"Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (2008) received an Oscar nomination for best makeup in 2009.

Critic Score:86%

It may not be recognized as a superhero film in the same vein as "The Avengers," but Hellboy is very much a classic comic-book character.

Written and directed by Academy Award-winner Guillermo del Toro, this sequel featured Hellboy and his team fighting in a supernatural war on humanity.

The trippy visuals of "Doctor Strange" (2016) earned it a best visual effects nomination at the 2017 Oscars.

Critic Score:89%

 "Doctor Strange" introduced Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular doctor who became infused with mystical powers.

This MCU origin story was visually distinct and had a standout cast featuring Tilda Swinton, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Mads Mikkelsen.

"Big Hero 6" (2014) won the award for best animated feature film at the 2015 Oscars.

Critic Score: 89%

Based on Marvel comics, "Big Hero 6" was an emotional roller coaster of a superhero movie.

The animated film follows the coming-of-age origin story of young genius Hiro Hamada. After discovering a robot that his late brother created, Hiro gathers a team of students and their robots to save Sanfrantokyo.

Though the film is not a part of the official MCU, Stan Lee still makes his iconic cameo in animated form. 

"X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) was one of three superhero movies nominated for best visual effects at the 2015 Academy Awards.

Critic Score:90% 

The time-traveling epic "X-Men: Days of Future Past" was a crossover between the old "X-Men" cast and the youngsters introduced in "X-Men: First Class."

Two timelines of heroes need to band together to save both worlds from assured destruction. 

Featuring all the "X-Men" favorites including Patrick Stewart as Professor X and both Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender as Magneto, this was the ultimate "X-Men" crossover event.  

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014) was another visual effects nominee in 2015.

Critic Score: 90%

The sequel to "Captain America: The First Avenger" featured the return of Chris Evans in his now-iconic role.

This "Captain America" movie had a Cold War, espionage-thriller vibe to it that makes it distinct among the MCU canon. Its action-packed, twisty plot earned it a nomination for best visual effects.

The movie also introduced the world to Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) as the Winter Soldier.

"Spider-Man" (2002) was nominated for best visual effects and best sound mixing in 2003.

Critic Score:90%

The first Sam Raimi-directed "Spider-Man" was a smash hit for the web-slinger.

Nominated for two Academy Awards, the Spidey origin story starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane set the stage for the trilogy of "Spider-Man" movies that defined the decade of superhero movies.

No mention of this film is complete without acknowledging Willem Dafoe's unsettling performance as Norman Osborne/Green Goblin. 

"The Avengers" (2012) was nominated for best visual effects in 2013.

Critic Score:91%

The first big collection of the MCU minds assembled to defeat Loki in 2012.

The big climax of the first phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brought together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye to fight the ultimate battle. 

"Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) received nominations for best visual effects and best makeup and hairstyling at the 2015 Oscars.

Critic Score: 91%

 Introducing the world to Peter Quill, Groot, and Drax, this take on the superhero comedy skyrocketed Chris Pratt to stardom.

An otherwise basic superhero plot about saving the world from a generic villain gained a great reputation thanks to its humor and lovable, diverse cast of characters. 

The Guardians went from being an obscure group of Marvel heroes to one of the biggest movie franchises in the world thanks to this successful debut.

"Birdman" (2014) received nine nominations and won three Academy Awards in 2015 including best picture.

Critic Score:91%

Although it's debatable whether or not "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" is a superhero movie, it's certainly the closest thing to one that has won best picture so far.

Michael Keaton was nominated for his performance as a washed-up actor known for playing the superhero Birdman.

The film is known for its appearance of only being shot in one take, and in turn, won the Academy Awards for best cinematography and best director.

"Logan" (2017) was the first superhero movie to get a screenwriting nomination.

Critic Score: 93%

This dark-yet-heartfelt send-off to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine was a groundbreaking superhero movie — the first to be nominated in a screenwriting category.

The violent and gory film finds Wolverine and Professor X at the end of their lives. Their final journey is to ensure a future generation of mutants survives to carry on their legacy. 

The film may have lost to James Ivory's "Call Me By Your Name," but it still marks a milestone for movies adapted from comic books and graphic novels.

"Spider-Man 2" (2004) was nominated for best sound mixing and best sound editing, and it won the best visual effects award at the 2005 Oscars.

Critic Score:93%

Until recently, "Spider-Man 2" was the superhero movie with the most Oscar nominations, and remains the only one with a win in the best visual effects category.

The sequel to 2002's "Spider-Man" featured the return of Tobey Maguire to the titular role, but this time he was facing off against Dr. Otto Octavius, portrayed in an emotive performance by Alfred Molina.

"Spider-Man 2" remains a stand-out superhero film, digging into everything that makes Spider-Man fragile, strong, and persistent as a character.

"Incredibles 2" (2018) was nominated for best animated feature at the 2019 Oscars.

Critic Score: 94%

This long-awaited follow up to a Pixar favorite delivered.

The crime-fighting Parr family returned in the series' second film, which follows through another one of their action-packed adventures — this time with Elastigirl at the center of the plot.

The film also added Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener as a brother-sister villain team.

"Superman" (1978) was nominated for three Oscars including best film editing, best original score, and best sound.

Critic Score:94%

The 1978 Christopher Reeve-led "Superman" was a landmark superhero movie.

Both critically acclaimed for its performances from Reeve, Marlon Brando, and Gene Hackman and financially a hit, it was an early Oscar superhero favorite that went on to receive a Special Achievement Academy Award for visual effects. 

It's the classic story of Superman versus Lex Luthor, but it was the first time comic fans got to see that story on the big screen done with this kind of budget.

"Avengers: Endgame" (2019) picked up a nomination for best visual effects at the 2020 Oscars.

Critic Score:94%

The conclusion to the epic Infinity Saga is one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

The final fight against Thanos involved time-travel and plenty of emotional character momentsas the deaths of major characters were mourned, and torches were passed on to the next generation of Avengers.

"Iron Man" (2008) was nominated for best sound editing and best visual effects at the 2009 Academy Awards.

Critic Score:94% 

Although it was not technically the first movie in the MCU, it's safe to say Marvel movies would not be the same without 2008's "Iron Man."

Starring Robert Downey Jr., this origin story is about one of Marvel's most iconic superheroes and it helped officially kick off a new generation of superhero movies. 

"The Dark Knight" (2008) received eight Oscar nominations in 2009 and won the awards for best sound editing and best supporting actor.

Critic Score:94%

One of the few superhero movies to win multiple Oscars, "The Dark Knight" is Christopher Nolan's modern Batman classic.

This film took a more realistic approach to Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance as the Joker that inspired the 2019 film and was loved by critics and fans alike.

The movie, alongside "Iron Man," moved the needle for superhero movies to come.

"The Incredibles" (2004) won the Academy Awards for best animated feature and best sound editing at the 2005 Oscars.

Critic Score:97%

"The Incredibles" is one of Pixar's most critically-acclaimed movies. It also happens to be one of cinema's few original superhero stories.

In it, a family of superheroes must come together to save the world, and each other, from the supervillain Syndrome. The movie was also nominated for best sound editing and best original screenplay.

"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018) won best animated feature at the 2019 Academy Awards.

Critic Score: 97%

This new look at what a Spider-Man story could be starred Shameik Moore as Miles Morales.

The beautifully animated "Spider-Verse" tells the interwoven stories of multiple Spider-people across different multi-verses.

They all must come together to save the world from destruction, but first, they must teach Miles what it means to take a leap of faith and become the Spider-Man his universe needs. 

"Black Panther" (2018) received seven nominations at the 2019 Oscars and won for best costume design, best original score, and best production design.

Critic Score:97% 

Currently, the most successful superhero movie at the Oscars is also tied for the highest-rated on Rotten Tomatoes.

The critically acclaimed "Blank Panther" is the story of T'Challa after the events of "Captain America: Civil War" and follows him in his return to Wakanda to claim his right to the throne

This tale about home, country, and rivalry featuring great performances from Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan is one of the most morally complex stories in the MCU.

Read More: 

• 10 of the most iconic villains in the DC universe
• The 11 best comic book movies of the 2010s
• 10 of the best and 10 of the worst superhero TV shows of all time
• Disney is opening an entire Marvel-themed 'Avengers Campus' park in 2020. Here's everything we know so far.

• The director of Netflix's "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez," Geno McDermott, spoke to Business Insider about the making of the documentary series and the process of getting interviews and footage.
• McDermott talked about being unsure if Hernandez was behind the gun for all the murders he was charged with.
• McDermott shared his thoughts on future docs about Hernandez and working with Netflix.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Netflix's latest documentary sensation is the three-part "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez" (now available on the site), which is a gripping look at the former NFL star who, while being a fan favorite playing tight end for the New England Patriots, was also linked to three murders.

Directed by Geno McDermott, "Killer Inside" uses archival footage, security camera surveillance, courtroom proceedings, interviews with people who knew Hernandez, as well as jailhouse phone calls made by Hernandez, to piece together the life of the gifted athlete and what led to his downward spiral.

After the Patriots drafted Hernandez in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in 2010, he rose to prominence in the Patriots' Tom Brady-led offense, which included a trip to Super Bowl XLVI in 2012 (in which Hernandez scored a touchdown in a loss to the New York Giants). Hernandez was thought to be another diamond in the rough found by coach Bill Belichick, as he was awarded a 5-year, nearly $40 million contract with the team in 2012.

But Hernandez's life imploded the following year when he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder of Odin Lloyd, the boyfriend of his fiancée's sister. Hernandez was later charged with the murder of two men in a 2012 Boston drive-by shooting.

Hernandez became front-page news coast to coast. Could an NFL star also be living a double-life as a murderer?

In just over three hours, "Killer Inside" maps out what police found and what they believe to be Hernandez's involvement. But that's hardly it. McDermott weaves in Hernandez's youth in Bristol, Connecticut, which included watching his mother be physically assaulted by his father (a star high-school football player), and Hernandez being molested by an older child, according to his brother, Jonathan. McDermott also tracked down Hernandez's high-school teammate, Dennis SanSoucie, who said he and Hernandez had a sexual relationship, adding to the tabloid speculation that Hernandez was gay (SanSoucie also recounted their relationship to The Boston Globe's Spotlight team and Hernandez came out to his mother in prison, according to Jonathan Hernandez's book). Then there's the theory that Hernandez's behavior was triggered by CTE, brain trauma caused by a lifetime of playing football.

The public will likely never get a complete account of Hernandez's story and motives, as he committed suicide two days after getting a not guilty verdict in the 2012 drive-by murder case (he had previously been found guilty of the murder of Lloyd). He was 27 years old.

Business Insider spoke to McDermott about how an 87-minute documentary on Hernandez he showed at a film festival led to Netflix turning it into a doc series, the interview he wish he landed, and why he's not convinced Hernandez was the gunman for all the murders he was accused of.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Jason Guerrasio: It sounds like you got involved in 2017, which is around the time the second trial was starting. Aaron was already found guilty in the Odin Lloyd case.

Geno McDermott: Yes. I had started this company called Blackfin and I was 28 years old at the time. Just bootstrapped it and selling projects here and there. So my agents at WME said I should come to meet these two writers who had been doing a book on Aaron Hernandez. But they couldn't sell it, for whatever reason. So in January of 2017, I met with Dan Wetzel and Kevin Armstrong (who are both interviewed for the series), and they had been following Aaron Hernandez all the way back to high school covering his football career. They also reported the first trial. We decided to partner.

What was interesting about the second trial was that it seemed everyone had forgotten about Aaron. He was already a convicted murderer so the thought was he's a thug, he's got a bunch of tattoos, it's par for the course, we're over it he's going to be convicted again and spend his life in prison. So I was fascinated by that. I couldn't believe that everyone had dropped the story and these guys couldn't sell a book on him.

Guerrasio: So you have no distribution lined up at this point, you're just making it.

McDermott: Right. I was just so passionate about the story I decided to self-finance it. So we started getting interviews. We also were able to tap into the courtroom feed of the second trial. Our goal was to eventually interview Aaron Hernandez. 

Guerrasio: From the start, are you building a strategy on how to get him on camera?

McDermott: There was no way we were going to get him on camera before trial and while he's on trial, so we were going to wait for the trial to end and then approach him. So in the meantime, let's go out and get as many interviews as we can get. We start calling everyone we could in Aaron's life. Whoever was willing to give us an interview, on a moment's notice we flew to interview them. 

Guerrasio: Who were the early people you got?

McDermott: Stephen Ziogas [a childhood friend of Hernandez]. Mike Massey, Odin Lloyd's best friend. Carol Bailey, who was the neighbor in the flop house. We just started chipping away. Getting whoever we could get. And I think being in that courtroom and having the footage from the feed, that gave us another big amount of material. 

Guerrasio: But then Aaron commits suicide.

McDermott: Well, before that, Jose Baez did a great job and Aaron was deemed not guilty. That was the first big bomb. Everyone's minds were blown. Then him committing suicide days later, that was the mega bomb. 

Guerrasio: Did you even get off the starting blocks of trying to get him for an interview in that time from the trial ending to him committing suicide?

McDermott: There were so many press requests happening, we stepped back. Maybe a month later or two months later we would have started our outreach. 

Guerrasio: So you weren't even close to the ask when he died.

McDermott: No, I don't believe so.

Guerrasio: But you have this treasure trove of stuff from the court footage to the interviews, which culminates into you doing an 87-minute documentary titled, "My Perfect World: The Aaron Hernandez Story," which you submit to film festivals.

McDermott: Yes. I submitted it to 12 different festivals and we got denied to every single one except for Doc NYC. I had thought that the film was just going to die on the vine.

Guerrasio: Netflix has someone at the fest tracking it?

McDermott: Yeah. My goal in making it, my dream was to make something that was good enough to be on Netflix. I was always going to go with them. They saw it there. And the thing with festivals is they really want stuff to be under 90 minutes, so that's why it was 87 minutes long. There were a lot of text cards to explain things. But there was a lot more to explore. 

Guerrasio: So "My Perfect World" didn't have Aaron's calls from jail and other things?

McDermott: Didn't have the jail phone calls, Dennis SanSoucie, a lot of stuff.

Guerrasio: Your pitch to Netflix is basically, "This movie is just the tip of the iceberg."

McDermott: Yeah. So talking to Netflix we agreed it should be a doc series. 

Guerrasio: Now with Netflix backing you, do you go back and try to get Aaron's fiancée on camera, and his mom, and others?

McDermott: Yeah. We reached out both during the making of the film and the series to everyone two or three times. Every family member. Every friend. Anyone we could find in our research.

Guerrasio: Even Alexander Bradley, the person in the car with Hernandez for the drive-by shooting, that Jose Baez suggested in the trial was the actual shooter?

McDermott: We may have. But we had footage of him on the stand. 

Guerrasio: He's a fascinating part of the movie because you flip things with him to make the viewer wonder, did he kill the two people in the car? Did Aaron really shoot him in the face? Having done this ultimate deep dive do you believe Aaron was the trigger man in all these instances?

McDermott: Honestly, I still don't know. It's our job not to make those types of decisions in the series. Our job is to present all the facts and present all their perspectives and for the viewer to decide. We wanted to get as many people's perspectives as possible.

Guerrasio: Having said that, did it frustrate you that you never answer the "why" question in this? You build all this up but there's never a clear answer of why Aaron did all this.

McDermott: I think the "why" is what fascinates me and fascinates America about this topic. Most true-crime stories have a definitive ending: "This is the motive." But with the Hernandez true-crime story, it can be one of many things, and every time you put your finger on something, then something else pops up. It seems the story is still unfolding. There are still details. I wasn't frustrated by that, it was more I was fascinated by that. 

Guerrasio: How late in the game did the Hernandez jail calls come into your possession? Did you have a cut where there were no Aaron calls?

McDermott: After we put the movie in festivals is when we started getting access to the phone calls. So when we went from scratch with Netflix we had them. But you had to be persistent. With the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests, they are frustrating because with your request letter you have to write it in a perfect way otherwise they reject it. 

Guerrasio: Doing some digging, I found in the calls Aaron made from jail that he talked about wanting to go back to the NFL, being angry about the gay accusations, being mad that Belichick didn't have his back, why did stuff like that not make the cut? 

McDermott: I feel like with a story like this you could go on forever with those 900 calls. We felt we could tell the story in around three hours, so that was the guideline we put ourselves under. A lot of these true-crime series get accused of being too long, so you're trying to find the happy medium.

Guerrasio: You felt there was a sweet spot in telling this story.

McDermott: Exactly. We could have spent entire episodes on those court cases. They went on forever. You had to truncate them and present what you feel the viewer needs the most to know the story. 

Guerrasio: Looking back, is there a person you wished you got to interview?

McDermott: We really wanted to interview Jonathan Hernandez, Aaron's brother. Obviously, everyone in the Hernandez family and his world has been reached out to a thousand times, so we were trying to be respectful of that and doing it the right way. But it would have been great to have his perspective in there. 

Guerrasio: Did he stonewall you?

McDermott: No. He was very respectful and said, "Thanks for your interest, I just won't participate at this time." He was super nice and professional. 

Guerrasio: You say that it seems this is a story that won't go away. Something new always comes up. Do you feel you can tell more or is this the definitive story?

McDermott: I think there's always more story to tell. I fell this is the definitive doc series on the topic, but it's hard to predict the future. But we're really happy where we landed and the response has been insane.

Guerrasio: So if Netflix called tomorrow and asked, "What else you got on this?" You're not hanging up the phone. 

McDermott: [Laughs.] I don't think any filmmaker would hang up the phone on that call.

SEE ALSO: How the "Bad Boys" franchise found new life thanks to 2 Belgian directors who never made a Hollywood movie before

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns explains why country music is universal

• Despite having celebrated careers and winning countless awards, many celebrities can't stand the idea of watching themselves on-screen. 
• Some actors who don't watch their own films include Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hanks, Jesse Eisenberg, and Julianne Moore. 
• Others, like Adam Driver and Joaquin Phoenix, say they've only seen a couple of their projects. 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Although actors make a career out of being watched, not all of them enjoy seeing themselves on-screen. 

Here are 11 actors who say they don't watch their own movies.

Adam Driver typically doesn't watch his own work, but he made an exception for "Star Wars."

In a 2019 interview with Seth Meyers, "Star Wars" star Adam Driver said that he has never been a fan of watching his own movies. 

"I'm used to doing plays. I came from a theater background, so it never really equated to me … like why would I want to watch that? So long as I know what it feels like … that's good enough for me," Driver said. 

Even though he doesn't really watch his own work, the actor made an exception for the final film in the "Star Wars" Skywalker saga since he's such a big fan of the franchise.

Plus, he wanted to see how the final film looked with the addition of CGI since he shot most of his scenes on a green screen. 

"You're standing in front of the screen and they're like, 'Trust us. Your lightsaber is working … There's space behind you. It looks really cool,'" he explained. 

Tom Hanks said he believes watching himself in movies is a "horrible mistake."

Although he's been in some of Hollywood's most iconic films, Tom Hanks told ABC News in 2016 that he doesn't watch much of his past work, including hits like "Forrest Gump,""Philadelphia," and "Cast Away"— which all scored him Academy Award nominations for best actor. 

He said he doesn't watch his own flicks because he thinks doing so is a "horrible mistake." 

"Because you never learn what to do. You only sort of learn what not to do. The thing about looking at the old movies is that they don't change," he explained. 

Reese Witherspoon said she "would spiral into a state of self-hate" if she watched her own movies.

During a 2010 interview with the Daily Express, Academy Award-winner Reese Witherspoon said she refuses to watch her past work and sometimes she even forgets about scenes she was in. 

"I have absolute amnesia about every movie I have ever made," she said. "I won't watch them because if I did I would spiral into a state of self-hate." 

Witherspoon went on to say that she has caught glimpses of her work and felt strange about it afterward. 

She added, "I sometimes catch the odd clip of something. I look at it and think, 'I have absolutely no memory of that.' It's really weird."

Al Pacino has said he doesn't feel the need to watch the majority of his movies.

The star of some of the industry's most highly respected films, Al Pacino told USA Today about his heralded career in 2019, noting that he doesn't rewatch much of his work. 

"There's no real need [to go back]. I've seen it; I know what it is," Pacino said. "If it's good, I feel lucky. If it's not, it's something you try to forget."

He said the only exception is if he happens to catch one of his old films on TV.

Jared Leto said he doesn't really revisit his old films.

Oscar-winner Jared Leto told SyFy Wire in 2017 that although he doesn't usually watch his own work, there have been a few exceptions ("Requiem for a Dream" and "Blade Runner 2049").

"As soon as you watch it, that's when it becomes subjective," Leto said. "I just think with watching your own films, it can be too self-conscious of a process. You either like what you did and you're prone to repeat it, or you didn't like it, and it can make you self-conscious. I'm not sure how much win there is for me."

He also implied that he doesn't feel the need to watch his movies because he already knows how they will end. 

Megan Fox has cringed while watching clips from her old movies.

During a 2019 interview with Entertainment Tonight, actress Megan Fox was shown clips of various projects from her past.

The actress audibly gasped and visibly cringed at the sight of her own work, telling ET that it was "weird" to watch herself. 

"I just got sick to my stomach … ugh, kill me. Just kill me," she said, reacting to the clips from films she had been in. "Why are you doing this to me? Just smother me or something."

She explained that it's hard to watch herself because she is very much a different person now than she used to be. 

Fox added, "It's weird. Because I've grown so much as a person, I would think that I would listen to myself talk and be like, 'God, who's that?'... I just am looking at that girl and I want to give her a hug."

Julianne Moore has said that making movies is what gives her joy, not watching them.

Actress Julianne Moore has an incredible filmography that has earned her multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

But in 2013, she told Britain's Daily Express newspaper that she can't sit through any of her films. 

"I haven't seen any of my own movies," Moore said. "I can't sit there for a premiere or anything. I like being in the movie more than I like watching them. That's my big thrill, rather than seeing the finished product."

In 2015, Joaquin Phoenix said he has only seen two of his movies

In 2015, actor Joaquin Phoenix revealed to Time Out London that at that point he'd only seen two of his many films — "Her" and "The Master."

He said he had hoped that watching his own films would help him grow as an actor, but that hasn't been the case. 

''I thought I might be mature enough to watch and learn," he said. "To think: These are the mistakes that were made. But it's still something I struggle with."

Angelina Jolie has said she doesn't like watching her own movies very much.

In a 2009 interview on "Good Morning America," Angelina Jolie explained that although she has seen most of her work at least once, there are some projects she has never seen.

"I like the process of doing them more than watching them," Jolie explained. 

She also said she doesn't feel the need to watch any of her movies more than once. 

Javier Bardem said he "can't handle" watching himself on-screen.

In a 2012 interview for GQ, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem said he loves acting, but doesn't enjoy watching his films. 

"The fact that I like to make characters doesn't mean that I like to watch my characters being made, my performance," he said. 

He went on to say that he judges himself too much when viewing his work on screen.

"I can't even watch that f---ing nose, that f---ing voice, those ridiculous eyes. I can't handle that. But when I'm doing it, I don't see my nose or hear my voice; it's like there's something stronger, bigger than that. And I need to express it," he said. 

Jesse Eisenberg has said he refuses to watch his movies and he won't read critic reviews of them.

In 2016, actor Jesse Eisenberg told Business Insider that he avoids watching himself on screen and he does not read critical comments. 

"I don't watch anything I've been in, and I don't read reviews or analysis of movies I've been in, or my plays," he said. 

When asked if he would watch his work under any circumstances, he was adamant about keeping true to himself and his process. 

"I have a very specific feeling about what I do," Eisenberg said. "I really like thinking that you're working in this bubble and I can experience these personal emotions without thinking that it's going to be scrutinized by, in some cases, a lot of people, in some cases, a small group of people. To take that burden off yourself of thinking about how it's going to be perceived by other people or myself has kind of made me feel that much more comfortable."

Read More:

What 34 actors took from the sets of TV shows

What 20 iconic actors looked like when they were in their 20s

11 famous actors who got their start in Disney Channel original movies

• Sony's "Bad Boys for Life" is dominating the four-day Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend.
• The movie will have brought in $68.1 million by Monday, the second-best opening ever for the weekend, behind "American Sniper."
• "Bad Boys for Life" is also the biggest opening ever for an R-rated Sony release.
• Universal's "Dolittle" did better than industry projections, but the $175 million-budgeted movie is still only estimated to make $30 million by Monday.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

If I told you the "Bad Boys" franchise would be the first big moneymaker of 2020 you would think I was a crazy.

But Sony has pulled it off, as the third movie in the franchise has brought in an estimated $59.1 million as of Sunday and by Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday the movie is on pace to bring in $68.1 million. That's the second-best opening ever during the four-day holiday weekend, passing the Ice Cube/Kevin Hart comedy "Ride Along" ($48.6 million). Clint Eastwood's "American Sniper" is still number one with $107.2 million.

It's also the biggest opening ever for an R-rated Sony title.

The $68.1 million figure blows away the opening weekend "Bad Boys II" had in 2003 ($46.5 million), and surpasses the total domestic cume of the first "Bad Boys" in 1995 ($65.8 million).

It's the rare dated IP to find box office glory, though Sony has a better batting average than most. The studio is also finding success with its revamp of the "Jumanji" franchise. After 2017's "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" brought in close to $1 billion at the worldwide box office, its sequel, "Jumanji: The Next Level," has also found business, as the movie currently has brought in over $700 million worldwide. (Though Sony's "Men In Black: International" reboot was a bust.)

Now it looks like the studio has found the right formula of nostalgia and new blood (thanks to the Belgian filmmaking duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who directed "Bad Boys for Life") to ignite more "Bad Boys" titles. Before this weekend, news of a "Bad Boys 4" in the works was reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Meanwhile, across town, Universal is looking to take a big hit with its $175 million"Dolittle." The Robert Downey Jr. flick did perform better than projections, but still took in just $22.5 million on over 4,000 screens ($30 million by Monday). It's a far cry from last weekend, when the studio's Oscar-frontrunner "1917" topped the box office. That title is still going strong, having brought in $22.1 million ($27 million four-day). Its global box office is now over $100 million.

"Dolittle" is the second-consecutive big release from Universal that failed to find an audience. The studio is still licking its wounds from the release late last year of "Cats," which has only brought in $59.8 million worldwide.

Box-office highlights:

• Sony is also finding success with its release of "Little Women." The Greta Gerwig-directed title that has been nominated for six Oscars will bring in $7.4 million by Monday. Its domestic cume is over $85 million.
• Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" passed the $1 billion worldwide box office mark, its total to date is $1.026 billion.

SEE ALSO: Inside the making of Netflix's Aaron Hernandez doc series, from new revelations to jailhouse tapes

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns explains why country music is universal

• Sure, dogs are man's best friend, but they are also important to pop culture.
• Lassie the heroic collie has appeared in novels, movies, TV shows, and video games over the years.
• Rin Tin Tin, a silent film star, appeared in 27 movies.
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

"Toto, I don't believe we're in Kansas anymore." With those eight words, Toto earned his spot in the dog sidekick hall of fame.

But he's not the only famous pup out there. From beloved cartoons to real-life heroes, some dogs simply capture our imaginations while others perform real feats of courage.

Here are the 18 most famous dogs in recent history.

In "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy's love for Toto is what puts the entire film into motion.

When Toto bites the evil Miss Gulch, he is set to be euthanized, but Dorothy comes up with a plan to save her beloved dog. Long story short, she gets caught outside of a storm shelter when a tornado comes and whisks her away to the land of Oz, alongside her trusty canine companion.

However, Toto is also integral to the plot, because he's the first one to figure out that the Wizard is a sham, and pulls back the curtain hiding him from the gang.

Toto has a permanent memorial at the Hollywood Forever cemetery.

Laika was the first dog in space, and became a worldwide phenomenon.

Laika was sent into space by the Soviet Union in Sputnik 2 in 1957, after being found on the streets of Moscow. Not much was known about the effects of space on animals, and in the hurry to beat the Americans in the Space Race, Laika was sent into orbit without a means to return her to Earth. She became the first living creature to orbit the Earth.

Originally, it was thought that Laika died four days into her journey, but it was revealed in 2002 that she only lasted around five hours before overheating and dying.

Laika is memorialized throughout Russia, including a statue in Moscow that was erected in 2008.

Lassie has appeared in novels, movies, TV shows, and video games over the years, always as a heroic rough collie.

After first appearing in a short story in 1939, Lassie has been depicted in almost every form of media, most famously in movies throughout the 1940s, and the 19-season-long TV show, "Lassie," which aired from 1954 to 1973.

Lassie is a heroic rough collie, loyal, and always ready to save those in need.

Most recently, Lassie appeared in a 2005 film, "Lassie."

Just the thought of Scooby-Doo is enough to get theme song stuck in our heads.

A list without Scooby-Doo? As he himself would say, ruh-roh.

Scooby-Doo, along with his human friends Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy, has been around in some capacity since the '60s, starting with the original "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" cartoon, which lasted for just two seasons.

The characters have since been featured in multiple spin-off series, direct-to-video movies, video games, live-action films, and, of course, in lunch boxes around the world thanks to Scooby Snacks.

The impact of Mystery Inc. can still be felt today, with multiple phrases making it into our vocabulary today, like zoinks, jinkies, and everyone's favorite phrase to depict annoying children, "meddling kids."

Balto was a real Siberian husky that saved the town of Nome, Alaska, from an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925.

In 1925, the town of Nome was hit with an outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly and contagious disease. The only antidote was hundreds of miles away in Anchorage and, thanks to bad weather and an abundance of snow, the only way to get it was by sled.

While a relay of dog sleds passed the antidote off, the final leg was led by Balto, who heroically led his team through 54 miles of blizzards and temperatures of -40. When the team successfully made it to Anchorage to get the antidote, Balto was hailed a hero.

In 1995, his story became the subject of an animated movie. He's also been immortalized by a statue in Central Park, and his taxidermied body is open to viewers at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Blue has been helping little kids solve mysteries in some capacity since 1996 in "Blue's Clues" and its various spin-offs.

Forget about Steve— the most important part of "Blue's Clues" was the titular blue puppy herself. Starting in 1996 on Nick Jr., Blue and her various friends (both fellow animals and inanimate objects) have been leaving clues behind in order for viewers to solve puzzles. The original show ended in 2007, but continued to air in re-runs.

"Blue's Clues"won a Peabody Award in 2001, and has been syndicated in 120 countries. In 2004, a spin-off called "Blue's Room" premiered and lasted until 2006.

But in 2018, it was announced that a reboot was in the works. "Blue's Clues & You!" is set to premiere in November 2019 on Nickelodeon — and both Steve Burns and Donovan Patton will be there to reprise their roles as Steve and Joe, respectively.

Buddy, star of "Air Bud" spawned multiple sequels, spin-offs, and books. He also inspired us all to try and teach our dogs how to play basketball.

The plot of "Air Bud" is simple: a Golden Retriever escapes from his owner, an evil clown, and starts playing middle school basketball, leading his team to victory. A tale as old as time.

After the success of "Air Bud," it turned out that Buddy was great at almost every sport, including football, soccer, baseball, and volleyball, leading to a variety of spin-offs. 

The hunger for sports-playing dogs didn't end with those films, though. A spin-off series called "Air Buddies," about Buddy's puppies, has inspired seven more films.

Boo was hailed as the world's cutest dog — and we don't disagree.

Boo (2006-2019) was one of the most beloved dogs in world after first gaining fame in 2010,  thanks to a tweet from Kesha.

Boo went on to have two books written about him, "Boo: The Life of the World's Cutest Dog," and "Boo: Little Dog in the Big City." A stuffed animal of Boo was also extremely popular.

At the time of writing, Boo has 16 million likes on Facebook, even after his death in January 2019.

The spaghetti kiss from "Lady and the Tramp" will forever live on in movie history as one of the best kisses ever, animal or otherwise.

A whole new generation is set to experience the magic of "Lady and the Tramp" when the live-action remake is released in November, but we're still not over the original 1955 animated version.

This tale of star-crossed lovers — a spoiled cocker spaniel named Lady and a tough, street smart stray named Tramp — had a rare happy ending that has stuck with us for decades. And we're not exaggerating when we say that the spaghetti smooch is one of the most iconic movie kisses of all time.

Snoopy is arguably the best member of the Peanuts.

Move over, Charlie Brown. The best member of the Peanuts gang is Snoopy, Charlie's canine friend who spends most of his time contemplating his existence while laying on top of his doghouse, or hanging out with his best friend Woodstock.

Snoopy has become a beloved figure in both pop culture and space travel. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015, 65 years after his debut in a newspaper strip.

There's also an SFA Silver Snoopy Award, which is given to astronauts who "made contributions toward enhancing the probability of mission success."

Bo and Sunny are two of the most beloved presidential pets in recent history.

After it was made public that President Obama had promised his daughters Malia and Sasha a puppy for dealing with the election, everyone started guessing what type of puppy they'd be getting. In April 2009, the world was introduced to Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog. The breed is hypoallergenic, as Malia is allergic.

Four years later, then-First Lady Michelle Obama posted on Twitter about Sunny, another Portuguese water dog that was joining the family.

According to the Wall Street Journal, requests for the breed increased"100% in the US and 122% in the UK" from the year prior to Bo's adoption.

Higgins was one of the most famous dog actors of the '60s and '70s, starring in "Benji" and the sitcom "Petticoat Junction."

Most famously, Higgins played the titular role of Benji in the 1974 film. The original film spawned multiple sequels, including the recent 2018 reboot on Netflix. "Benji" was so universally beloved that even Alfred Hitchcock is said to have had a soft spot for the film.

However, Higgins also appeared in 149 episodes of "Petticoat Junction,"receiving a PATSY Award for his role. He also appeared in "Green Acres" and "The Beverly Hillbillies."

Doug the Pug has 3.8 million followers on Instagram and frequently meets celebrities.

As Doug's own Instagram bio says, he is the "King of Pop Culture." Doug has met dozens of celebrities, from Cole Sprouse to Zedd to Michael Strahan to the cast of "The Big Bang Theory."

What's so special about Doug? He's just really, really cute. He first gained a following in 2014 after a Mashable profile of him (really), and his career took off afterwards. Doug has a book, "Doug the Pug: The King of Pop Culture,"a line at Claire's, and a new line of dog toys.

In 2018, Doug was named the second-most influential animal on the internet by Forbes. He even has his own day! May 20 was officially named Doug the Pug Day by Nashville's mayor, David Briley.

Santa's Little Helper was introduced on the very first episode of "The Simpsons" when he's adopted by Homer and Bart.

For 30 years, audiences have watched as Santa's Little Helper has fathered puppies, passed obedience school, trained as a police dog, become the mascot for Homer's beloved Duff Beer, and was given away to an ostrich farm (though, of course, he came back).

Santa's Little Helper is one of few cartoon dogs that simply acts like a regular dog, and for that, we love him.

Rin Tin Tin was a silent film star that appeared in 27 movies.

Rin Tin Tin was originally rescued from a World War I battlefield, and appeared in many films throughout the '20s and '30s, until his death in 1932. He even received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

His legacy lived on thanks to multiple successors, including his son Rin Tin Tin Jr. who also became a star. 

A show based on Rin Tin Tin's heroics, "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin," aired on ABC for five seasons from 1954 to 1959.

Wishbone made kids care about literary classics like "The Odyssey,""Don Quixote," and "Pride and Prejudice."

Wishbone was a literary-minded Jack Russell terrier that frequently daydreamed about himself as characters from classic works of literature. His show, aptly titled "Wishbone," aired on PBS from 1995 to 1997, though it continued to garner fans in re-runs.

"Wishbone" earned praise for not censoring or dumbing down the material it adapted, and earned a Peabody and multiple Emmys.

For decades, viewers have been brought to tears by the saga of Old Yeller, a lovable lab who contracts rabies.

"Old Yeller" was released in 1957, based on a book of the same name, and has been traumatizing dog lovers ever since. The movie tells the story of Travis, a kid living in the 1860s, and his heartwarming bond with Old Yeller, a dog he finds.

Old Yeller is eventually infected with rabies after saving Travis from a wolf attack, forcing Travis to shoot his beloved pet. While it's a moving tale about growing up and the loss of innocence, and has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, plenty of people were scarred by Yeller's death.

• Read more:
• How dogs are trained for movies and TV
• How it cost me $10,000 in 10 weeks to raise a puppy in NYC, and why it's the best money I ever spent
• 9 unusual and cool jobs you didn't know dogs could have
• 21 adorable photos of dogs cuddling tigers, ducks, and other animals that prove they're not just man's best friend

• Disney Plus is the on-demand, ad-free streaming service that Disney fans have been waiting for. On the first day of its launch (November 12, 2019), more than 10 million people signed up. 
• It's now live and available to stream. The streaming service costs $6.99/month or $69.99/year after a seven-day free trial. 
• The streaming service has tons of movies and shows available to stream from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox. This content includes new original programming exclusive to Disney Plus. 
• If you'd like to give a Disney Plus subscription to a Disney fan in your life, you can now send an annual gift subscription ($69.99) via email. 

A new streaming service has joined the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and the many other services jostling for control of your TV. Disney Plus features TV and movie content from names we're all well familiar with: Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television. 

Learn more below about how the Disney Plus streaming service works, including what shows and movies are included, how much it costs, and more. 

What is Disney Plus? 

Disney Plus is an on-demand, ad-free streaming service created by The Walt Disney Company.

With Disney Plus, subscribers can watch thousands of Disney movies and series from their devices (smart TVs, phones, laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles). The service includes unlimited downloads so you can watch anywhere, anytime. 

Disney Plus content comes from Walt Disney Studios' and Walt Disney Television's biggest names: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox. 

How much does Disney Plus cost? 

Disney Plus costs $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year ($5.83/month). This low price includes hours of entertainment spanning many different genres and interests, and best of all, it's all ad-free. 

There's also an option to buy a bundled package with Hulu and ESPN+, which costs $12.99 per month for all three services. Individually, the ad-supported version of Hulu is currently $5.99 a month, and ESPN+ is $4.99 a month. If you haven't explored the world of streaming services full yet, the bundle could be the perfect opportunity to do so for a competitive price. 

Before you commit to this cost, you can start a seven-day free trial. 

You can also read about how to get the Disney Plus bundle with ESPN Plus and the ad-free version of Hulu.

Are there Disney Plus gift cards? 

Yes. With Valentine's Day approaching, you're probably looking for a great gift for that special Disney fan in your life. If they haven't subscribed to Disney Plus already, you can get them a Disney Plus subscription card. The gift subscription is available for one year of the streaming service and costs $69.99. It's sent via email on a date of your choice. 

Learn more about how to buy a Disney Plus gift subscription. 

How to watch Disney Plus: 

You can watch Disney Plus from a large variety of places. The service lets you stream on up to four devices simultaneously:

• Desktop web browsers
• Mobile devices and tablets (Android and Apple). Learn how the Disney Plus app works. 
• Smart TVs (LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen, Android TV) 
• Boxes and game consoles (Apple TV 4th Gen and later, PlayStation 4, Roku, Xbox One) 
• Streaming devices (Chromebook, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, Amazon Fire TV)

Does Disney Plus work on Xbox One? 

Yes, Disney Plus works on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X. 

Who should sign up for Disney Plus?

Disney Plus is the perfect service for Disney fans, whether they're Marvel geeks or animation aficionados. It's especially suitable for families with children who want to immerse themselves in the vast world of Disney. 

The service has been a clear hit since day one. Disney announced that more than 10 million people subscribed to Disney Plus on the first day. The Disney Plus app was also downloaded more than 3.2 million times on the first day. 

If you're someone who always ends up searching for Disney shows and movies on another streaming service anyway, you might want to consider subscribing to Disney Plus because it holds all that content in one convenient place.  

What shows and movies can I watch on Disney Plus? 

In short, virtually all of the Disney shows and movies that have already been released. You can cry through Pixar's "Coco" and "Up," learn about the world around you through a Nat Geo documentary, and satisfy your comedic itch with an episode of "The Simpsons." You'll have access to classics like "Snow White" along with recent hits like "Captain Marvel." 

With that said, some Disney titles, like "Black Panther," are still temporarily missing from Disney Plus. Their absence is due to existing licensing deals with other services and networks, and all of the missing titles will be added at a later date.

Disney Plus also includes all-new, exclusive original programming, such as a "Star Wars" TV series focused on a Mandalorian bounty hunter, a retelling of "Lady and the Tramp" featuring Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux, and a new perspective on the familiar objects in our lives through "The World According to Jeff Goldblum." The strong lineup of original Disney content alone could make a Disney Plus subscription worth it. 

These are the best original shows and movies to watch on Disney Plus right now: 

1. "The Mandalorian"The Western-style take on "Star Wars" takes place five years after the fall of the Empire and focuses on a bounty hunter who journeys far out into the galaxy. 
2. "Pixar in Real Life" This hidden camera show features interactions between Pixar characters and people in the real world.
3. "The World According to Jeff Goldblum" Journey along with Jeff Goldblum ("Jurassic Park,""Thor: Ragnarok") as he travels the world to explore subjects that are of interest to him, including how tattoos, ice cream, and sneakers are made and developed.
4. "Marvel Hero Project"  The "Marvel Hero Project" pays tribute to extraordinary kids who have helped their community. In each episode, the kids will be surprised with the honor of being made into a Super Hero with their very own Marvel Comic.
5. "Lady and the Tramp" This live-action retelling of the 1955 Disney classic "Lady and the Tramp" has an all-star cast, including Tessa Thompson ("Westworld,""Thor:Ragnarok") as the voice of Lady and Justin Theroux ("The Leftovers,""Maniac") as the voice of Tramp. 

When is the release date for Disney Plus? 

Disney Plus is now live and available to stream. It launched on November 12, 2019.

How does Disney Plus compare to other streaming services?

While services such as Netflix and Hulu cast a wide net over movie and TV entertainment, Disney Plus is much more focused and narrow in scope by revolving entirely around Disney content. Luckily, it doesn't actually feel that limited since Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television create everything from animated kids' movies to action and sci-fi thrillers. At this point, it's difficult to find someone who isn't a Disney fan in some capacity — with Disney Plus, there's a movie or series for everyone. 

It's a major plus that Disney Plus (for the time being) is launching with zero ads. We don't know whether that will change down the line, or whether it will add tiered ad pricing like some other streaming services, but in the meantime, we always appreciate ad-free streaming. 

At less than $10 a month, it's very affordable compared to major competitors. If you find the Disney content of other streaming services lacking, subscribing to Disney Plus is an affordable way to fix that problem. 

Of all the major streaming services, it's also the most generous in the areas of multiple-device streaming and profile additions. You can stream on up to four devices simultaneously and add up to seven profiles. 

How do I sign up for Disney Plus?

You can sign up on the Disney Plus website.

Read everything else you should know about Disney Plus here:  

Join the conversation about this story »

• The cast of "Riverdale" has many young actors who haven't been in many movies.
• Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry, and Skeet Ulrich all have lowest-rated films with a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Stars Charles Melton, Camila Mendes, and Ashleigh Murray have yet to be in a film with less than a 50% critic score. 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

The cast of "Riverdale" is comprised mostly of young actors with only a few films under their belts — in fact, some stars, like Vanessa Morgan and Casey Cott, haven't been in any movies yet.

That said, the show's cast already has filmographies that extend from critically acclaimed flicks to total flops. 

Here are the worst films the cast of "Riverdale" has been in based on Rotten Tomatoes' critic scores.

Note: Critic scores were accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Mädchen Amick — "The Rats" (2002)

Critic score: 0%

Best known for her role of Shelly Johnson on "Twin Peaks,"Mädchen Amick plays Betty's mother Alice Cooper on "Riverdale." 

However, she's acted in a handful of low-scoring films, including the made-for-TV movie, "The Rats." In it, Amick plays a woman who has to save New York City from being taken over by an enormous swarm of rats. 

As Blake French from Filmcritic.com wrote, "In order to buy this movie, you'd have to abandon sanity altogether."

Luke Perry — "Robin Cook's 'Invasion'" (1997)

Critic score: 0%

Luke Perry is best known for playing teen loner, Dylan McKay, on "Beverly Hills, 90210," but one of the last roles he played before his death in 2019 was Archie Andrews' dad on "Riverdale." 

Shortly after his stint on "Beverly Hills, 90210," he starred in the critical flop "Robin Cook's 'Invasion.'"

Although technically a two-part mini-series, the sci-fi project is classified as a film on Rotten Tomatoes.

In it, aliens begin to take over Earth by infecting humans with a virus — and it's up to Perry's character to save the world.

As Scott Weinberg from the Apollo Guide wrote, "['Robin Cook's 'Invasion'] feels like a science-fiction concept from 1951 that has been strained through a soap-opera sieve and left to [mold] on the counter for six weeks."

Skeet Ulrich — "Nobody's Baby" (2001)

Critic score: 0%

Skeet Ulrich plays Jughead's father, FP Jones, on "Riverdale," but he can also be seen in the original "Scream" (1996) and on shows like "Law & Order."

His lowest-scoring project, however, is "Nobody's Baby," a buddy film about two criminals who escape from prison and cause a car crash that leaves only a baby alive.

The plot centers around the duo's decision to hold the baby for ransom or take care of him. 

Not even Academy Award-winner Gary Oldman could save this movie from critics.

As Dennis Harvey from Variety wrote, "A witless script wrings few laughs from its retread conceits, but it too often doesn't even try."

Cole Sprouse — "The Master of Disguise" (2002)

Critic score: 1%

Currently starring as Jughead Jones on "Riverdale,"Cole Sprouse got his start on the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." 

Early in his career, he acted in "The Master of Disguise," a movie about a man, played by Dana Carvey, who must transform his appearance in order to rescue his kidnapped parents.

Sprouse plays the younger version of Carvey's character.

As Jamie Russell from BBC.com wrote, "Never have so many jokes clunked off the screen to such a silent audience. And never has 80 minutes seemed like such an eternity."

Marisol Nichols — "Delta Farce" (2007)

Critic score: 5%

Marisol Nichols plays Veronica's mother, Hermione Lodge, but she was in many movies prior to her role on "Riverdale," including "Vegas Vacation" (1997) and "Scream 2" (1997). 

Her lowest-rated movie to date is "Delta Farce," where she acted alongside comedians Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall.

In the film, three men are mistaken for Army soldiers and are flown to Iraq. Somehow they end up in Mexico instead, but the trio believes they're in the Middle East. 

Critics found the movie unfunny and believed it relied too heavily on offensive stereotypes.

As Peter Hartlaub from the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, "A mindless comedy where the blatant racial stereotypes are outnumbered only by the flatulence jokes."

Mark Consuelos — "Nine Lives" (2016)

Critic score: 14%

Best known for his role on "All My Children,"Mark Consuelos plays Veronica's father, Hiram Lodge on "Riverdale." 

But his lowest-rated movie, "Nine Lives," is about a workaholic businessman, played by Kevin Spacey, who is transported into the body of his daughter's cat.

Consuelos plays a manager at Spacey's company. 

As Peter Travers from Rolling Stone wrote, "Family audiences should not be fooled. 'Nine Lives' goes out with the kitty litter."

Madelaine Petsch — "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" (2016)

Critic score: 15%

Hollywood newcomer Madelaine Petsch plays Cheryl Blossom on "Riverdale."

So far, she has only been in one critically scored movie, "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty," and it didn't blow critics away. 

The movie is a modern retelling of "Sleeping Beauty." In it, a man inherits a cursed house filled with demons, and he must figure out how to wake up Briar Rose while keeping the demons contained. 

As Frank Scheck from The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "The latest in a long line of horror films shamelessly ripping off the Brothers Grimm won't leave you believing in fairy tales."

KJ Apa — "The Last Summer" (2019)

Critic score: 17%

KJ Apa plays popular football player Archie Andrews on "Riverdale" and he is relatively new to the Hollywood scene, with a few movies, including "The Hate U Give" (2018) and "A Dog's Purpose" (2017) under his belt. 

His lowest-rated movie is Netflix's "The Last Summer," which is about a group of high schoolers spending their last summer together before they leave for college. 

As Megan Vick from TV Guide wrote, "As the streaming giant heads into its second summer of rom-coms, it's becoming apparent that it's struggling when it comes to teen romance and coming-of-age stories."

Lili Reinhart — "The Good Neighbor" (2016)

Critic score: 29%

Seen in flicks like "Hustlers" (2019) and "Miss Stevens" (2016),  Lili Reinhart plays Betty Cooper, one of the main characters on "Riverdale." 

Although she hasn't been in many films, her worst-rated one is "The Good Neighbor."

This thriller is about a pair of high schoolers who set up a series of pranks in an old man's house to make him believe he's being haunted. 

As Robert Abele from the Los Angeles Times wrote, "The dreary lack of suspense in this tweaked 'Rear Window' scenario, and our inability to care one whit for two cruel, arrogant bullies operating under a perceived notion that they're social scientists, makes this one tough going."

Charles Melton — "The Sun Is Also a Star" (2019)

Critic score: 51%

Although still a newcomer, Charles Melton can be seen on "American Horror Story: Hotel" and in the upcoming film "Bad Boys for Life."

On "Riverdale," he plays Reggie Mantle who is Archie's rival.

His lowest-rated movie is a love story called "The Sun Is Also a Star," which is based on the book by Nicola Yoon. In it, Melton plays a high schooler who meets and falls in with a girl on her last day in the United States.

The film received mixed reviews, with many critics finding the story cliché.

As Brian Lowry from CNN.com wrote, "While time is likely on the side of its leads, their chemistry only goes so far in what feels, finally, like a half-baked movie."

Camila Mendes — "The New Romantic" (2018)

Critic score: 62%

Camila Mendes plays Veronica Lodge, a wealthy high schooler from New York, on "Riverdale."

Mendes has only been in a few flicks including "Coyote Lake" (2019) and "The Perfect Date" (2019), but her lowest-scoring movie so far is "The New Romantic."

The movie centers around a college student who has given up on dating men her own age and decides to pursue an older man. 

Some critics found the movie refreshing, but others felt it was predictable.

As Amy Nicholson from Variety wrote, "More tragic than funny, but Stone is hoping for laughs — or really, swoons — or maybe just whatever will make audiences happy, an eagerness to please that makes the tone wobble from scene to scene."

Ashleigh Murray — "Deidra & Laney Rob a Train" (2017)

Critic score: 92%

Hollywood newbie Ashleigh Murray plays Josie McCoy, the lead singer of Josie and the Pussycats, on "Riverdale." 

The only movie she's starred in thus far is Netflix's "Deidra & Laney Rob a Train," which received favorable reviews from critics.

In it, Murray plays Deidra, a high schooler struggling with an absent father and an incarcerated mother, who decides to start robbing trains. 

As Sheri Linden from The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "With a dash of grit and a healthy dose of Disney Channel-esque pep, the sophomore feature by director Sydney Freeland spins around two terrifically engaging big-screen newcomers."

Read more:

• 19 surprising things you didn't know about 'Riverdale'
• 10 'Riverdale' plot holes and inconsistencies that bother fans
• Every time 'Riverdale' stars Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse have opened up about their relationship
•  

• These 11 directors are those you should bet on changing the landscape of Hollywood in 2020 and beyond.
• They include Lulu Wang ("The Farewell"), Melina Matsoukas ("Queen & Slim"), and Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah ("Bad Boys for Life").
• Read our 2019 class of emerging directors.
• Click here for more BI Prime stories.

Though Hollywood is still mainly controlled by a handful of movers and shakers, every year there's a fresh crop of talented directors who have what it takes to go up against the establishment, and bring new stories and ideas to the industry. 

2020 will be no different, as numerous filmmakers with varying styles are making their mark.

There's the flashy Belgian duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who helmed the recent box-office hit, "Bad Boys for Life." Lulu Wang gave us the tender drama, "The Farewell," which was a box-office hit for A24 and found award-season notice. And the sophomore feature by Minhal Baig, "Hala," is one of the first original movies to come out of Apple TV Plus.

Here we highlight 11 directors you should keep an eye out for in 2020 and beyond:

SEE ALSO: 13 Oscar-nominated movies you can watch on Netflix and other streaming services

Minhal Baig ("Hala")

For her second feature film, Baig delivered a moving semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story that follows a teen (played by "Blockers" star Geraldine Viswanathan) exploring her sexuality while growing up in a conservative Muslim family. Shortly after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last year, Apple bought the movie (for an undisclosed amount). It is currently available on its streaming service. 

And Baig can do more than dramas, too. With writing credits that range from "BoJack Horseman" to the Golden Globe-winning "Ramy," the writer-director has shown in a short amount of time she can handle both drama and comedy.  

Radha Blank ("The 40-Year-Old Version")

Hyped as one of the must-see titles at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Blank is the director, writer, and star of this comedy where she plays a down-and-out New York playwright who, at 40, turns to rapping to salvage her career.

Known best in the New York stage scene, Blank has gained writing credits on shows like "Empire" and "She's Gotta Have It." But if all goes well, you'll be hearing a lot more about her after Sundance.

Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah ("Bad Boys for Life")

The Belgian filmmakers are riding high at the moment as their first Hollywood effort, "Bad Boys for Life," exceeded all box-office expectations, bringing in over $73 million. And don't be surprised if they soon sign on to make the fourth movie in the franchise, which is currently in development.

El Arbi and Fallah quickly caught the attention of "Bad Boys" producer Jerry Bruckheimer after their movie "Black" won an award at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. Since then the two have been delving into the Hollywood system. They directed the pilot episode of the FX show, "Snowfall," and before landing the "Bad Boys for Life" job they tried to make "Beverly Hills Cop 4" (which they are still trying to get off the ground). 

So it seems El Arbi and Fallah have found their niche as saviors of dated IPs.    

Rupert Goold ("Judy")

Spending most of his career as a renowned theater director in England, Goold made his feature film directing debut in 2015 with the Jonah Hill/James Franco starrer "True Crime." In his second go-around on the big screen with "Judy" he looked at the legendary career of Judy Garland. The movie stars Renée Zellweger in the title role. And it has led to Zellweger being the odds-on favorite to win the best actress Oscar.

Being at the helm of a performance like this, it's likely Goold will find it tough to leave Hollywood and return to the stage.   

Tina Gordon ("Little")

Having cut her teeth in the business writing scripts for movies like "Drumline" and "ATL" in the early 2000s, Gordon got her chance at the director's chair for the Issa Rae comedy "Little" in 2019 and she didn't waste the opportunity. The comedy brought in over $40 million at the domestic box office.

Gordon is now in preproduction to direct a romance musical titled "Praise This" set around a youth choir competition. 

Kitty Green ("The Assistant")

Having already wowed audiences with her unique look at the unsolved JonBenet Ramsey murder with the Netflix documentary "Casting JonBenet," Green has turned her focus to a narrative story for her latest work, though it may feel like it's ripped straight from the headlines. 

"The Assistant," also penned by Green, looks at a day in the life of Jane, an assistant to a powerful executive. We watch as Jane is emotionally abused by her coworkers and boss as she goes through her agonizing daily tasks. 

In just a few films, Green has shown an incredible talent to tell a story, and do it in a unique manner. Her films are ones you won't forget.

Tom Harper ("The Aeronauts" / "Wild Rose")

This British filmmaker had two very different films released in 2019, and both showcased his range as a storyteller. 

First, there was the indie drama/musical "Wild Rose" about an aspiring country music singer from Glasgow. And then there was the ambitious, based-on-true-events tale "The Aeronauts" for Amazon Studios.

In both, Harper showed a talent for telling grounded underdog stories, whether set in a music hall or above the clouds.

Ladj Ly ("Les Misérables")

"Les Misérables," which follows the life of a Paris cop in the neighborhood known best for the name of the classic Victor Hugo novel, marks Ly's feature directing debut and it's nominated for a best foreign language film Oscar.   

That's not a bad start for a career (the film also won the Cannes Film Festival grand jury prize last year) that has seen Ly mostly do documentaries. It's that experience with the real world that has made this movie stand out and will certainly distinguish Ly's work going forward.

Melina Matsoukas ("Queen & Slim")

Matsoukas is the latest music video director star to jump over to movies. The two-time Grammy winner moved to TV first, directing episodes of Netflix's "Master of None" and HBO's "Insecure," and then she made the feature "Queen & Slim" in 2019. 

The stylishly shot and socially conscious tale took in an impressive $43.7 million at the domestic box office with little marketing. 

Matsoukas is now returning to TV as she's working on the upcoming FX series, "Y."

Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz ("The Peanut Butter Falcon")

After years of making documentaries and shorts, filmmaking duo Nilson and Schwartz tried their hand at a feature narrative and it's a good thing they did. 

Starring Shia LaBouf and Dakota Johnson (and a breakout performance by newcomer Zack Gottsagen), the indie plays like a crowd-pleasing buddy comedy and led to the movie winning an award at the SXSW Film Festival last year.

Hopefully the directors have more stories like these in store for us.  

Lulu Wang ("The Farewell")

Wang's touching story about a family coming to grips with the impending death of a grandmother, while not telling her that she's terminally ill, captivated audiences thanks to its mix of drama and comedy. 

Wang quickly became one of the "it" directors of the award season, and though she got the snub when it came to Oscar nominations, her work will remain one of the highlights of 2019. 

It's exciting to imagine what she could have planned next.

• Most movie critics are white men, a 2018 University of Southern California study showed. 
• Lack of diversity among press at events impacts coverage, as well as the audiences that read their stories. 
• The leadership team behind the Sundance Film Festival launched its Press Inclusion Initiative to increase diversity, which it is continuing at the 2020 festival.  
• Here are the steps Sundance's team took to make the majority of its 2019 press corps diverse. They include reaching out to organizations for funding, and making sure underrepresented people saw their application.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

The media world has a diversity problem. 

Especially so with film.

Most movie critics are white and male, a 2018 study by researchers at  University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism found. Of the reviews of 2017's top 100-grossing films, 82% were written by white critics, and nearly 78% came from men, leaving little room for other voices. 

Leaders of the Sundance Film Festival — a premier gathering of the entertainment world's most avant-garde filmmakers and the critics that cover their work — realized the audience of journalists at its festival was no exception. Instead of waiting for major outlets to send more diverse writers to its festival, the Sundance team decided to take action, like by putting freelancers without huge audiences in the same rooms as the celebrities slated to attend the festival, like Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, and Ben Affleck.

In 2018, Sundance's leaders created the Press Inclusion Initiative. While it doesn't solve the lack of diversity in the media world, it serves as a strong model for organizations looking to increase diversity and inclusion at their events. The 2020 Sundance Film Festival, which begins Thursday, is set to bring a number of diverse media critics to the table of one of Hollywood's most important conversations.

"The press community and cultural critics at large are really critical gatekeepers for the artistic community," Karim Ahmad, The Sundance Institute's director of outreach and inclusion, told Business Insider. "It felt like there was really something that we could do about that in a way that was pretty actionable."

And already, representation at the festival is more diverse than it has ever been. 

The program gives 51 journalists from diverse backgrounds the opportunity of a lifetime. 

Sundance's Press Inclusion Initiative offers 51 journalists and freelancers from underrepresented backgrounds unrestricted cash stipends (of an undisclosed amount) to travel to, attend, and cover the festival. There's an emphasis on supporting people of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people. 

Of more than 300 applicants for 2019's festival, the 51 journalists picked to attend were 63% women, 82% people of color (including 51% women of color), 49% LGBTQ+ people, and 25% people with a disability.

These 51 journalists are given the festival's highest-level passes, meaning they get the most access to screenings and to the filmmakers themselves. 

In tandem with the initiative, Sundance has begun collecting demographic data on all 1200 journalists who attend. 

Sundance launched the initiative using a 4-step plan.  

Ahmed and his team took four main steps to create the program. 

1. Make space for the journalists to attend. 

"The first step was freeing up press passes, offering them up to freelance journalists from marginalized communities. There's no real expense associated with that," Ahmed said.

The Sundance team allocated 20% of its top-tier passes for grantees. 

2. Secure money to underwrite the 51 grants. 

"The second piece was being able to get support from foundations and corporate sponsors to underwrite the travel stipends, because that was an area of new activity for the institute that we needed to fundraise against," Ahmed said. 

Sundance's executives sent out information about its program, as well as requests for funding. Within several days to just a few weeks, the team had secured funding, according to Ahmed. Partners Netflix, advocacy group Critical Minded, Open Society Foundations, and Rotten Tomatoes, among others provided crucial financial support. 

3. Get, and review, applicants for the grants. 

In addition to writing about the program on its blog and pitching the news to media outlets, the institute's team used its network to reach out to a number of organizations representing the groups they hoped to attract. 

For example, Time's Up Critical, an advocacy group that's part of the movement against sexual harassment and the underrepresentation of women in media, circulated the call for grantees to its entire network. And "Boardwalk Empire" and "The Sopranos" actor Nick Noviki, board member of disability advocacy group Easterseals Southern California, spread the word to his contacts. A number of other groups and stakeholders helped publicize the program.

When it came time to review the applicants, the Sundance leadership team assembled a panel of reviewers. The panelists primarily focused on three factors: the quality of the applicant's writing, the focus of their planned coverage, and their ambition. It mattered less how big of an audience they had or what outlet they represented. 

4. Orient the 51 journalists with the festival. 

Since the Sundance Film Festival is massive, the team took extra steps to make sure the new journalists had a lay of the land. This included providing them with extra information on how to create a schedule, providing contact information to event organizers, and suggested places for lodging. 

Like at previous Sundance Film Festivals, the team ensured their events were accessible by providing services such as closed captioning, audio description technology at the theaters, and ASL interpreters at panels and screenings. 

Sundance's results are promising for other organizations looking to copy the approach.  

At the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, 63% of the media critics in attendance were not heterosexual, able-bodied, cisgender white men. Data for its 2020 festival, starting Thursday, has yet to be announced. 

While mostly qualitative, the results of the program have impacted coverage of the festival.  

"It's about an enriched, critical dialogue. It's about artists feeling like the work that they have made and which is being seen, is being talked about in sensitive, intelligent, and nuanced ways," said Spencer Alcorn, director of media relations at Sundance. "So that evidence is a little more anecdotal, but it certainly has been present."

SEE ALSO: Sundance Now is a streaming service that brings the Sundance Film Festival to your TV

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Taylor Swift is the world's highest-paid celebrity. Here's how she makes and spends her $360 million.

• The cast of "Grey's Anatomy" has appeared in a variety of films that didn't wow critics.
• Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, and Patrick Dempsey have all been in low-rated movies with a 0% critic rating.
• Kevin McKidd, James Pickens Jr., and Jesse Williams have all starred in low-rated thrillers. 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Shonda Rhimes' ABC hit "Grey's Anatomy" has been on the air for 16 seasons, and throughout its long run, the show has featured many talented actors in its ensemble cast

Despite having appeared in many successful films, not all of the stars' work has been a hit with critics. 

Here are the worst films the medical drama's cast has been in, according to critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: Critic scores were accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Sandra Oh — "Mulan II" (2003)

Critic Score: 0%

Sandra Oh was a fan-favorite on "Grey's Anatomy," starring as Cristina Yang for 10 seasons. Prior to appearing on the series, she did voice acting for the direct-to-video release of "Mulan II" as the character Ting Ting. 

The film follows Mulan's engagement to Shang while they escort three princesses to their own arranged marriages.

Critics felt the film did not provide an accurate depiction of China, going as far as to call the film offensive. Others felt that it was far less interesting to see Mulan's love story than the warrior-hero journey of the original.

David Cornelius from eFilmcritic.com wrote, "It's harmless, sure, but it's also charmless."

Katherine Heigl — "Caffeine" (2007)

Critic Score: 0%

Part of the original cast of "Grey's Anatomy," Katherine Heigl played Izzie Stevens for six seasons before leaving the series in 2010. 

In 2007, Heigl played a character named Laura in the comedy "Caffeine." Set in a London coffeehouse, the film follows a group of young adults as they navigate the complexities of their sex lives. Other actors in the film included Mena Suvari and Breckin Meyer.

Overall, most critics felt that the film was too complicated and not funny. Heather Huntington from reelzchannel.com wrote, "Those are 88 minutes I desperately wish I could get back."

Patrick Dempsey — "Coupe de Ville" (1990)

Critic Score: 0%

Before starring as Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy," Patrick Dempsey appeared as one of three brothers who embark on a cross-country road trip together in a 1990 film called "Coupe de Ville." 

Critics didn't love the film, and negative reviews claimed the movie was predictable and too "touchy-feely." 

Roger Ebert echoed these sentiments in the Chicago Sun-Times, writing, "There is something deadening about the kind of formula picture where you know with absolute certainty what is going to happen, and how, and why."

Kevin McKidd — "Home Sweet Hell" (2015)

Critic Score: 5%

Kevin McKidd has played Owen Hunt since the fifth season of "Grey's Anatomy," but he's done a variety of other TV shows and films including 2015's low-rated "Home Sweet Hell." 

The dark comedy featured Patrick Wilson and fellow "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl as an unhappily married couple who turn to murder to try and save their marriage.

In the film, McKidd played Freeman, a friend of a criminal who blackmails the couple. 

Overall, critics were confused about the film's tone. Christine N. Ziemba from Paste magazine wrote, "In the end, "Home Sweet Hell" is neither an adequate black comedy nor a good slasher film. It's just hellish. There's nothing sweet about it."

Jesse Williams — "Jacob's Ladder" (2019)

Critic Score: 5%

Since season seven of "Grey's Anatomy," Jesse Williams has played as Jackson Avery.

In 2019, Williams starred in a remake of the 1990 horror thriller "Jacob's Ladder" with Michael Ealy.

The movie's plot centers around two brothers — one who was presumed dead for over a year. When Williams' character comes back and proves that he's very much alive, his brother (Ealy) goes on a haunting journey that reveals secrets he never prepared for. 

Although critics liked both Williams' and Ealy's performances, they felt the movie was an unsuccessful remake, lacking the strange, spookiness of the original.

Andrew Wyatt from The Lens wrote, "The remake resembles the blandest of Lifetime Originals dressed up with cut-rate J-horror flourishes."

James Pickens Jr. — "Venom" (2005)

Critic Score: 11%

Another original cast member, James Pickens Jr., has spent the last 16 seasons playing Richard Webber.

In 2005, the same year "Grey's Anatomy" debuted, the actor appeared as a sheriff in a horror film called "Venom." 

Set in Louisiana, the film follows a group of teens who are searching for answers surrounding the death of their friend. Thy end up being chased by a villain called Mr. Jangles and many don't live to see the end. 

As AP critic Christy Lemire wrote, "This straight-up slasher flick probably should have gone straight to video for the cheesy-looking, computer-generated snakes alone."

Justin Chambers — "The Musketeer" (2001)

Critic Score: 11%

Before playing Alex Karev on "Grey's Anatomy," Justin Chambers starred as the lead in a 2001 retelling of Alexandre Dumas' famed novel "The Three Musketeers." 

In this version, directed by Peter Hyams, D'Artagnan (Chambers) follows his dreams of trying to become a member of the Royal Musketeers — an elite group of guards sworn to protect the king — while also trying to find the man who killed his father. 

Critics were not pleased with the results of this unique retelling.

As John R. McEwen from filmquipsonline.com wrote, "Hyams is hoping that the newfangled wall-climbing swordplay will compensate for the inexperience of the young and relatively unknown cast members populating most of the central roles. It doesn't."

Camilla Luddington — "The Healer" (2018)

Critic Score: 17%

Camilla Luddington became a lead cast member of "Grey's Anatomy" during season 10 after appearing as a recurring intern on the ninth season.

She is still playing Jo Karev, although it remains to be seen what will happen with her character given her on-screen husband's (Chambers') sudden departure from the series. 

In 2018, Luddington starred in "The Healer," a comedy/drama film about a man (Oliver Jackson Cohen) who moves to Nova Scotia as part of a deal with his wealthy uncle and embarks on a journey of finding himself as a healer. 

Reviewers felt the movie had a difficult time establishing tone. LA Times film critic Michael Rechtshaffen wrote, "Although the cause may be noble, the end effect is decidedly less rewarding."

Sarah Drew — "Moms' Night Out" (2014)

Critic Score: 19%

Sarah Drew played April Kepner on "Grey's Anatomy" from seasons seven through 14.

While working on the series, she filmed the comedy movie "Moms' Night Out," which stands as her lowest-rated movie to date. 

Advertised as a Christian film, "Moms' Night Out" centers around Allyson (Drew), a mother who ventures on a night out with fellow moms that turns into a wild adventure. 

Overall, critics found the film to be dated. Sandle Angulo Chen from Common Sense Media reviewed the film as a "bland faith-based comedy supports traditional gender roles."

Chandra Wilson — "Frankie & Alice" (2014)

Critic Score: 21%

Original cast member Chandra Wilson plays Miranda Bailey on the "Grey's Anatomy."

And, while starring in the series, she filmed a movie called "Frankie & Alice" with Halle Berry — and it did not go over well with critics. 

The film features Berry as a dancer who shows signs of behaviors most commonly associated with a dissociative identity disorder. Wilson plays a character named Maxine in the film. 

The film was based on a true story, but critics felt it was over-the-top and a little dated.

As Cary Darling from the Fort Worth Star wrote, "'Frankie & Alice' feels like a film that might have been groundbreaking 40 years ago but has cable-TV movie-of-the-week written all over it in 2014."

Caterina Scorsone — "Alice" (2008)

Critic Score: 22%

After playing Derek Shepherd's sister Amelia on the spin-off "Private Practice," Caterina Scorsone reprised her role on "Grey's Anatomy."

Although she's been involved in a variety of TV shows and movies throughout her career, Scorsone's 2008 two-part mini-series "Alice" stands as her least critically-acclaimed work thus far. 

A unique retelling of "Alice in Wonderland,""Alice" follows a woman who ventures to Wonderland to find her lost love but ends up on a quest she never expected. 

Also starring Tim Curry and Kathy Bates, the sci-fi film failed in critics' eyes.

Robert Bianco from USA Today reviewed the film, writing, "You're left with a woman whose main quest is unsuccessful, and a movie that's glum, long and devoid of any sense of wonder."

Ellen Pompeo — "Coming Soon" (1999)

Critic Score: 29%

Before playing Meredith Grey on "Grey's Anatomy," Ellen Pompeo had a small, unnamed role in the raunchy comedy "Coming Soon."

Released in 1999, the film was about a group of rich high-school students who must navigate the trials and tribulations of sexuality. 

Critics found the film predictable. As Michael Dequina from themoviereport.com wrote, "It doesn't take a genius to figure out how this film ends — though it is a bit shocking how abrupt and, yes, unsatisfying it is."

Kelly McCreary — "Being Flynn" (2012)

Critic Score: 51%

Kelly McCreary was introduced as Meredith Grey's half-sister Maggie Pierce on season 11 of "Grey's Anatomy."

She is still a part of the show's main cast but has ventured into other projects while starring on the series. Her lowest-rated project so far is the 2012 film "Being Flynn"— but at 51%, it's clear that critics had mixed opinions about it.

Starring Robert De Niro and Paul Dano, "Being Flynn" is based on a true story about a son who is unexpectedly contacted by his absent father and then decides to reconnect with him. 

In the film, McCreary plays a character named Inez. 

Critics were split between approving of De Niro's excellent performance and feeling that the plot was boring.

As Kristal Cooper from We Got This Covered wrote, "Being Flynn is too dark to appeal to the faint of heart and too safe to draw in those looking for an honest portrayal of a troubled father-son relationship."

Giacomo Gianniotti — "Acquainted" (2018)

Critic Score: 60%

During the 12th season of "Grey's Anatomy," actor Giacomo Gianniotti began playing Andrew DeLuca. 

Since joining the show, he has worked on a variety of other projects including his lowest-rated film "Acquainted."

At 60%, it's still a step above many of the other films on this list. 

The drama follows classmates who run into each other and feel instant chemistry despite being in relationships with other people. In it, Gianniotti plays Drew, a man who must decide between pursuing this new woman or staying with his current relationship. 

Although some critics felt the film was lacking, others thought it contained strong performances and dialogue that felt true and clever.

Chris Knight from the National Post wrote, "While the film is not perfect — jobs seem to have been drawn from the rom-com directory, and at almost no point does anyone discuss having kids — it's still a superb homegrown drama, clever and surprising."

Read more:

• THEN AND NOW: The original cast of 'Grey's Anatomy' 15 years later
• 14 stars who walked away from their successful TV shows
• 26 surprising facts you didn't know about 'Grey's Anatomy'
• Here's what all of the stars who left 'Grey's Anatomy' are up to now

• Nearly 70,000 Chinese theaters have shut down after China's major film studios canceled this weekend's releases in response to the deadly coronavirus.
• The rapidly spreading virus has killed at least 26 people in China and infected more than 870.
• Chinese regulations prevent Chinese-produced movies from being released overseas before they are released in the region.
• In response, movie companies are canceling releases of major Chinese movies like "Detective Chinatown 3" and "Vanguard" in North America and beyond.
• Visit Business Insider's home page for more stories.

As the deadly coronavirus — which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan — spreads across the region, the rapidly growing Chinese movie business is taking a hit.

Thousands of Chinese theaters have been shut down and major movie releases delayed in response to the rapid outbreak, which has killed at least 26 people in China and infected more than 870.

China's major film studios canceled releases this weekend over the Chinese New Year, the country's biggest time for moviegoing. Without any new major releases this weekend and health concerns rising, nearly 70,000 of China's theaters are temporarily closing down, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This weekend "had been projected to generate as much as $1 billion in ticket sales revenue" in the region, THR said.

As Variety noted on Thursday, Chinese regulations prevent domestic movies from being released outside of mainland China before they have been released there (with some exceptions).

Warner Bros. planned a North American release of the Chinese-produced "Detective Chinatown 3" this weekend, but has postponed it.

"In accordance with our partner's wishes and based on the current situation in China, we will be postponing our release of 'Detective Chinatown 3' to a future date," a Warner Bros. spokesperson told Business Insider.

CMC Pictures planned a North American release for the Chinese film "The Rescue," but similarly canceled that.

"The health and safety of the public is of the utmost importance to us and we want to do our part in reducing any potential exposure during such a critical period," CMC told Variety. 

The distribution company MM2 canceled the release of "Detective Chinatown 3" and the Jackie Chan-starring "Vanguard" in Singapore. It canceled the release of "Detective Chinatown 3" and "The Rescue" in Malaysia. The release of "Vanguard" in Malaysia was canceled by Golden Screen Cinemas.

"In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak, we have just received the news that both movies will be put on hold until further notice," MM2 told Variety.

Beyond the theatrical disruption, Shanghai Disneyland has also temporarily closed in response to the virus.

"In response to the prevention and control of the disease outbreak and in order to ensure the health and safety of our guests and cast, Shanghai Disney Resort is temporarily closing Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown including Walt Disney Grand Theatre and Wishing Star Park, starting January 25, 2020," the resort said in a statement. "We will continue to carefully monitor the situation and be in close contact with the local government, and we will announce the reopening date upon confirmation."

• Read more of Business Insider's coverage of the Wuhan coronavirus

• The Wuhan coronavirus has killed 26 people and infected more than 870. Here's everything we know about the outbreak.
• Wuhan, China, is scrambling to build a hospital in just 6 days to treat coronavirus patients as its health system gets overwhelmed
• As the Wuhan virus spreads, doctors in the city say they face a 'flooding' of patients and not enough protective gear
• McDonald's 'suspends business' in five Chinese cities as the coronavirus death toll continues to rise 

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns explains why country music is universal

• "1917" was the first movie to be shot on the Arri ALEXA Mini LF.
• The movie's cinematographer, Roger Deakins, hand picked the camera because it could provide a top-quality cinematic look, but was small in size.
• This was vital, as the camera was navigated through some tight areas to pull off the single-shot feel of the movie.
• Click here for more BI Prime stories.

A major reason why director Sam Mendes' latest movie, the World War I epic "1917," is the frontrunner at this year's Academy Awards is the edge-of-your seat experience that comes from its single-shot feel.

As we follow two soldiers who heroically go behind enemy lines to deliver an important message to a commander, the entire movie is made to resemble one continues shot (outside of a moment in the middle of the movie when the screen goes black).

To pull this off, the movie's cinematographer, Oscar winner Roger Deakins, had to map out a way his crew could navigate through muddy trenches and attach the camera seamlessly to rigs without any breaks in the action. And he also needed a camera small enough to do it all.

Typically, the smaller the camera, the less epic the feel of the footage being shot (because often lenses used for major motion pictures can't fit onto them). But Arri, one of the leading designers and manufacturers of cameras, was able to create something that gave Deakins the look he needed.

"1917" became the first movie to use the ALEXA Mini LF. It's a camera that has a large-format sensor, which is perfect for shooting in natural light (which is Deakins' specialty), but has a miniature body (it's the size of a small radio), making it possible to fit in cramped spaces.

The outcome is a breathtaking visual experience that could earn Deakins his second Oscar.

Here's how the ALEXA Mini LF was used in the movie:

SEE ALSO: The movie business is taking a hit from the Wuhan coronavirus, as nearly 70,000 theaters close in China and Shanghai Disneyland shuts down

A lucky start.

During the summer of 2018, Deakins went to Arri to discuss a miniature version of the ALEXA LF. The cinematographer felt it was the perfect camera to bring Mendes' story to life, but the issue was the original camera was too big for the intimate shots needed in the movie.

Luckily for Deakins, Arri was already developing a mini.

A race to the beginning.

By February 2019, a prototype of the ALEXA Mini LF was sent to Deakins. He and his team began doing camera tests to see if it would in fact work for "1917." That included not just trying out lenses, but also the proper rig that the camera operator would wear while filming.

To say Deakins was under the gun would be an understatement. Production on the movie was to start in two months.

Stand around and wait — for a cloud.

The team decided that the Mini LF was the right camera. Using Signature Primes lenses and a Trinity rig, Deakins and his team were ready to rock. The only problem was they needed cloud coverage.

Deakins decided in preproduction the best way to make the movie's look consistent throughout was to shoot it in overcast skies. But on the first day of shooting there was not a cloud in the sky.

Production was scrapped for the day.

"It certainly made me anxious,"Deakins told Business Insider.

However, the DP said the day allowed him and his team to continue rehearsing. Then the following day, which was full of clouds, they were so prepared they shot everything they needed to do on the day — plus made up what they missed the day before.

The Deakins seal of approval.

Looking back on production, Deakins said in a promotional video for Arri that the ALEXA Mini LF was one of the smallest cameras he'd ever used, but that compared to the standard LF camera Arri makes, ALEXA was superior.

"If you study it on the big screen it's remarkable the difference in quality," he said. "That's what struck me the most."

It certainly has blown away audiences. Along with winning the best picture (drama) prize at the Golden Globes, and being the frontrunner to take home the best picture Oscar, the movie has brought in close to $150 million at the worldwide box office. 

• The Encino mansion known for being the fictional home of Adrian Grenier's character Vincent Chase on the hit HBO show "Entourage" has sold for $5.32 million. 
• The Los Angeles Times reports that the 9,300-square-foot home was owned by Jonathan Littman, an Emmy-winning producer who has worked on "The Amazing Race" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." 
• Littman bought the home in 2011 for $4.2 million, the the LA Times reported. He put it on the market in November 2019 for $5.5 million. 
• People reports that the home has been sold for slightly below the asking price, though the buyer has yet to be disclosed. 
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

TV fans will surely recognize this property listing: The fictional home of Adrian Grenier's character from HBO's "Entourage" has finally sold for $5.32 million, People reports. It was listed by owner Johnathan Littman in November 2019 for $5.499 million, the Los Angeles Times reported. 

The home is located in Encino, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, and is roughly 9,300 square feet. It has seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, with a sun room, a wine cellar, a theater room, and a master wing. 

Littman is an Emmy-winning producer, best known for his work on "The Amazing Race" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Littman initially bought the home in 2011 for $4.2 million.

The listing was held by Jill Krutchik of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

Here's a look inside the famous residence.

SEE ALSO: Kanye West just splashed out nearly $15 million on another massive ranch in Wyoming. Here's a peek inside.

DON'T MISS: This $12 million 'mansion yacht' is made entirely of stainless steel — and it's a first for the industry. Take a peek inside.

This Italian-style mansion is best known for being the fictional home of Adrian Grenier's character on the hit HBO show "Entourage," which ran for eight seasons from 2004 until 2011.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

It is located in Encino, a wealthy and popular neighborhood in Los Angeles, California.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

According to the Los Angeles Times, the home is 9,300 square feet and features a 22-foot ceiling.

Source:Los Angeles Times

It has numerous "bonus" rooms, including a sun room, a wet bar, a wine cellar ...

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

... and a spacious home theater room.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

There's also a simplistic yet chic laundry room.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

In addition, there is a library.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

The massive home has seven bathrooms and 10 bedrooms ...

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

... many of which echo the home's Tuscan architectural style.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

A home office is located in the "master wing" of the home.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

In addition to indoor dining areas, there's an outdoor eating space.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

The home's exterior also features a massive pool, a spa, and a fire pit for plenty of outdoor entertaining options.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times

According to People, the home reportedly just sold for $5.32 million.

Source: Zillow, Los Angeles Times, People

• Disney is developing a lifelike version of "Bambi," the beloved animated movie from 1942.
• The film will not include real animals, but will be made in the same style as Disney's remakes of "The Jungle Book" and "The Lion King."
• Other forthcoming Disney remakes include live-action versions of "Mulan" and "The Little Mermaid."
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: 9 items to avoid buying at Costco

• "Bad Boys for Life" won the domestic box office for a second-straight weekend, bringing in $34 million.
• Its domestic box office total is over $100 million.
• Universal's Oscar frontrunner "1917" came in second place with $15.8 million.
• That movie has also crossed the $100 million milestone at the domestic box office.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Sony's "Bad Boys for Life" continues to have an amazing run at the box office.

Saturday the action/comedy starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence crossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office, then on Sunday it topped the domestic box office for a second-straight weekend, bringing in an estimated $34 million. That's just a 46% drop from its opening weekend.

And it's possible the movie has enough witchcraft left in it to stay on the throne for one more weekend.

Next weekend the only competition is Paramount's gritty revenge tale "The Rhythm Section," starring Blake Lively as an assassin and directed by Reed Morano ("The Handmaid's Tale"). There's a chance audiences will favor the "Bad Boys" for a third weekend rather than Lively learning to become a contract killer. Time will tell.

Universal's "1917" has also crossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office and came in second place this weekend with a $15.8 million take. Over the weekend Sam Mendes won the best director prize at the DGA Awards, strengthening its frontrunner status for the Oscars. Because of that, audiences are heading to the multiplex to see what all the fuss is about.

Box-office highlights:

• STXfilms is starting off 2020 strong with a $11 million opening on 2,165 screens for "The Gentlemen." The Guy Ritchie-directed gangster movie performed better than its industry projections.
• However, Universal's horror "The Turning" had a disappointing opening weekend, only bringing in $7.3 million on 2,839 screens and receiving a CinemaScore grade of "F."

SEE ALSO: The 11 emerging movie directors who will take over Hollywood in 2020 and beyond

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns explains why country music is universal

• The 92nd Academy Awards will be held on February 9, 2020.
• Over the last century, there have been many records set and careers changed after winning an Oscar.
• Only one woman has ever won Best Director— Kathryn Bigelow won for "The Hurt Locker" in 2010.
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

The 92nd Academy Awards are quickly approaching. This year's nominees were announced on January 13, 2020.

In honor of Hollywood's biggest night, here are 21 records that have been set over the past nine decades, from the youngest winner to the longest movie that won Best Picture.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the awards — and check back after the ceremony. Depending on who wins, some of these records could change!

Christopher Plummer is the oldest person to ever be nominated for an Oscar — and the oldest person to ever win.

He was 82 when he won for "Beginners," and 88 when he was nominated for "All the Money in the World." He was also nominated in 2010 for "The Last Station."

The youngest person to ever be nominated for an Oscar was 8-year-old Justin Henry for "Kramer vs. Kramer" in 1979.

Henry is now 48 and acts sporadically.

And the youngest winner was 10-year-old Tatum O'Neal for "Paper Moon" in 1974. She won Best Supporting Actress.

O'Neal co-starred in "Paper Moon" with her father, Ryan O'Neal.

But the true youngest winner is Shirley Temple, who was 6 when she won the Academy Juvenile Award in 1935. This category doesn't exist anymore.

Other notable winners include Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Bobby Driscoll, and Margaret O'Brien.

Three movies are tied for the most wins. "Ben-Hur" (1959), "Titanic" (1997), and "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" (2003) all won 11 awards.

This year, "Joker" was nominated 11 times — so if it wins all 11, it'll join the list.

Three movies are also tied for the most nominations with 14 Oscar nods: "All About Eve" (1950), "Titanic" (1997), and "La La Land" (2016).

As previously stated, "Titanic" went on to win 11 awards. "All About Eve" and "La La Land" each took home six statues.

The longest winner of Best Picture in Oscars history is 1939's "Gone with the Wind," which clocks in at 3 hours, 58 minutes.

So even if the notoriously long"The Irishman" picks up Best Picture, it still won't top the list.

The country that's taken home Best Foreign Language Film the most is Italy, which has produced 14 winners from 32 nominations.

Most recently, Italy won for "The Great Beauty," or "La grande bellezza" in 2014, directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

Meryl Streep is the most-nominated actress in Oscar history, with a staggering 21 nominations under her belt. She's won three times.

Streep has won Best Actress twice, for "Sophie's Choice," and "The Iron Lady." She won Best Supporting Actress for "Kramer vs. Kramer."

However, with 22 wins from 59 nominations, Walt Disney is the most-decorated Oscar winner in history. He even won four in a single night.

In one night, Disney took home the Oscars for Best Documentary (Feature), Best Documentary (Short Subject), Best Short Subject (Cartoon), and Best Short Subject (Two-Reel) in 1953.

The most prestigious award of the night is Best Picture — but it doesn't always go to the best movie. The worst-reviewed winner, according to Rotten Tomatoes, is 1929 winner "The Broadway Melody." It has a 35%.

"'The Broadway Melody' is interesting as an example of an early Hollywood musical, but otherwise, it's essentially bereft of appeal for modern audiences,"writes Rotten Tomatoes.

This year, people were upset that women were again shut out of the Best Director category. The first woman to win was Kathryn Bigelow in 2009 for "The Hurt Locker."

Prior to Bigelow, just three women had been nominated for directing — Lina Wertmüller for 1975's "Seven Beauties," Jane Campion for 1993's "The Piano," and Sofia Coppola for 2003's "Lost in Translation."

Only one movie to win Best Picture has been rated X: "Midnight Cowboy" (1969).

It was mainly rated X simply because it wasn't suitable for kids — the "X" rating was almost brand new in 1969, and didn't have the same connotations as it does today. However, MTV does point out the film has"a fair amount of nudity and some brief scenes of sexual activity."

When it was later re-rated, it earned an R rating.

Only two sequels have won Best Picture: "The Godfather Part II" (1974) and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003).

In total, seven sequels have been nominated for Best Picture— "Toy Story 3,""Mad Max: Fury Road,""The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,""The Godfather Part III," and "The Bells of St. Mary's," plus the two winners.

You may be wondering, what about "The Silence of the Lambs?" The Anthony Hopkins/Jodie Foster joint could be considered a sequel to "Manhunter,"but it's really more of a reboot.

When Cate Blanchett earned an Oscar for playing Katharine Hepburn in 2004's "The Aviator," she became the first person to win an Oscar for playing an Oscar winner.

She's not the only actor to win an Oscar for portraying an icon, but she was the first to win an Oscar for portraying an Oscar winner.

Hepburn herself holds the record for most Oscars for acting — she won four times.

Hepburn won in 1933, 1967, 1968, and 1981 for "Morning Glory,""Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,""The Lion in Winter," and "On Golden Pond," respectively. Though, famously, she never attended an awards show to collect her statues in person.

The first African-American entertainer to win an Oscar was Hattie McDaniel in 1939.

McDaniel won the Best Supporting Actress award for "Gone with the Wind," in which she played Mammy, a role that's since been mired in controversy. 

Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win when he was awarded Best Actor for "Lilies of the Field" (1963).

Poitier had previously been nominated for his role in 1958's "The Defiant Ones."

Marlee Matlin became the first deaf person to win an Oscar when she won for 1986's "Children of a Lesser God."

In addition to being the first deaf person to win, Matlin is also the youngest woman to win Best Actress.

Only two people have won Oscars posthumously: Heath Ledger for "The Dark Knight" and Peter Finch for "Network."

Joaquin Phoenix recently thanked Ledger in his SAG Awards acceptance speech, calling Ledger his "favorite actor." Phoenix is also nominated for an Oscar for his version of the Joker.

Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro are the only people who have won Oscars for playing the same role, Vito Corleone, in "The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II," respectively.

Brando portrayed Vito Corleone as an old man, with adult kids and grandkids. De Niro played Corleone as a young man who had just emigrated from Italy. 

If Joaquin Phoenix wins for "Joker" this year, it'll mark the second time this has happened.

• Read more:
• The worst movies that 50 Oscar winners have been in, according to critics
• The 18 best Oscar hosts of all time, ranked
• Every single Oscar-nominated superhero movie, ranked from worst to best
• THEN AND NOW: What the 2020 Oscar nominees looked like when they first started acting

• Long-time International Brotherhood of Teamsters boss, James "Jimmy" Hoffa, went missing in 1975. 
• While theories surrounding his disappearance are still circulating today, the case has been described as one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries.
• Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, among many other legendary actors, is a fictionalized account of Hoffa's disappearance from the point of view of Mafia hitman Frank Sheeran. 
• The film is based on a book by ‎Charles Brandt, "I Heard You Paint Houses," which details interviews and confessions that Sheeran once reportedly made to Brandt before he died. 
• Scorsese and De Niro have both said the film isn't necessarily a true representation of Sheeran — rather it's about a character they built together based on Sheeran.
• "The Irishman" is nominated for 10 Academy Awards this year including best picture.
• Here's what we know so far about the real-life Jimmy Hoffa and the ongoing investigation into his disappearance. 
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. 

SEE ALSO: What the life of Judy Garland was really like, from her dramatic childhood rise to fame to her tragic death

DON'T MISS: Inside the 1966 Aberfan Disaster, one of Britain's most tragic mining disasters, where a collapsing mountain of coal waste killed 116 school children

James "Jimmy" Hoffa was last seen on July 30, 1975, at the Machus Red Fox Restaurant near Bloomfield Township, Michigan, just 25 miles from Detroit. The next day, he was reported as a missing person. Seven years later, in 1982, he was declared "presumed dead."

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica, History

Jimmy was a long-time leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, "North America's strongest and most diverse labor union," according to the organization itself.

Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters

While the union has been known for supporting truckers across America ...

Source: History

... it also became known for its ties to organized crime and the Mafia specifically.

Source: History, The New York Times

The mob ties and mysterious disappearance of Hoffa are the basis of the Martin Scorsese-directed Netflix film "The Irishman."

Source: Netflix

The story is an adaptation of the book "I Heard You Paint Houses"— Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran's account of his involvement with the Mafia, the Bufalino crime family, and Hoffa's death.

Source: Netflix, Esquire

Although Sheeran claims to have shot his long-time friend, Hoffa, on orders from the Bufalino family, he's reportedly one of 14 people who've taken responsibility for Hoffa's disappearance over the years.

Source: Newsweek, Esquire

The film depicts Sheeran as the last surviving member of his mafia generation. It tells the story of his involvement, and his relationship with Hoffa, from his own point of view, which is why historians and critics are skeptical of how accurate this portrayed confession really is.

Source: Esquire, Newsweek, USA Today

While the confession and description of how Sheeran killed Hoffa and what he did with Hoffa's body is skepticized to this day, the reason why Hoffa was targeted in the first place is not, and it goes back to the election of John F. Kennedy into the White House.

Source: USA Today

Hoffa served as the Teamsters president from 1957 through 1967. During that time, JFK was elected President of the United States. The president appointed his brother, Robert Kennedy, Attorney General.

Source: History, Biography, JFK Library, Washington Post

Robert and Hoffa had a long-standing and well-documented feud. Kennedy's then-new position as Attorney General allowed the two to face-off even more intensely than before.

Source: Washington Post

Although Bobby was no longer Attorney General following the assassination of his brother, Hoffa was still facing other charges and trials, particularly in Nashville.

Source: Tennessean, Washington Post

Eventually, Hoffa was sentenced to 13 years in prison under multiple convictions including jury tampering, fraud, and racketeering.

Source: History, Biography

Hoffa was sent to Lewisburg Federal Prison in Pennsylvania.

Source: Biography, USA Today

While he was in prison, Hoffa's vice president Frank "Fitz" Fitzsimmons stepped in.

Source: Biography, USA Today

Hoffa was released from prison after almost five years on probation granted by the Nixon Administration. The administration changed his sentence from 13 years to 6 and a half years, and Hoffa would serve the then-remaining year and a half under probation.

Source: The New York Times

"The Irishman" emphasizes that Hoffa wanted to relax with his wife when he left Lewisburg, but not that he became known as a prison reform activist as well.

Source: The Harvard Crimson, The New York Times, Getty Images

The part of his post-prison life the film focuses on — and the part arguably most important to his disappearance — is that he wanted to reclaim his place on top of the Teamsters union. But, in Hoffa's absence, mobsters reportedly had formed a successful relationship with Fitz that they didn't want to change.

Source: USA Today, The Harvard Crimson

It's believed by historians that Mafia members wanted to continue working with Fitz. The theory continues on to say that Hoffa had too much information on the Mafia and its involvement with the Teamsters, and they wanted him dead so he couldn't reveal what he knew.

Source: USA Today, USA Today

When police started to investigate Hoffa's disappearance, they found his car at the restaurant where he reportedly had a lunch planned with Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano of New Jersey and Anthony "Tony Jack" Giacalone of Detroit.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica, History, USA Today

"The Irishman" has been reviewed as "great filmmaking, but bad history," by author Dan Moldea who has been researching Hoffa for more than four decades. Other historians and critics say the same.

Source: USA Today

As a loose reiteration of Sheeran's account of what happened, the film hints at the cremation of Hoffa's body. However, historians like Moldea think it's possible that his body was shoved into a waste drum and buried in a New Jersey Landfill.

Source: USA Today, USA Today

No one really knows what happened to Jimmy, and some people including members of Hoffa's family and investigative reporter Scott Burnstein think we never will.

Source: USA Today

But with the resurgence of the story and persistence of investigators, other people including Moldea are hopeful that the truth will come out soon.

Source: USA Today, USA Today

• Erin Andrews revealed to Business Insider that she really wants to host a talk show.
• But that's not all: She wants to cohost it with Kevin Hart.
• It's just the latest idea Andrews has in how she wants to extend her brand beyond reporting on NFL sidelines. She's also pitching a TV series around Hollywood.
• Read our profile of Erin Andrews at Business Insider Prime.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Erin Andrews is busy these days working the sideline of NFL games for Fox Sports (including Super Bowl LIV on Sunday), cohosting ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," and even launching her own clothing line called WEAR, but she says she has enough time to do one more thing: host a talk show.

"That is something I would really like to do,"Andrews told Business Insider.

And she thinks Kevin Hart would be the perfect cohost.

Now, on the surface that seems like a quite a reach. Why would a movie star like Hart even consider doing a talk show? But Andrews has a few ins. One, Hart is a huge sports fan, and one of his favorite teams is the Philadelphia Eagles. Also, both Andrews and Hart are represented by the same publicist, so it's actually not as far fetched as you might think.

Andrews said she's really looking up to former NFL star Michael Strahan and what he's done in the entertainment world since retiring from the gridiron (doing everything from the pregame show on Fox during the NFL season to hosting duties on ABC's "Good Morning America"). Though she said her first love will always be covering the NFL on the sidelines, she would like to see how to expand her brand beyond that. Andrews also told Business Insider that she's currently pitching a TV series around Hollywood that she would be a producer on. 

But hosting a show is what she currently has her sights on — which brings us back to Hart.

"He's hilarious; he calls me out," Andrews said. "He called me a couple of weeks ago before the Eagles game to get me to give him some inside information, and I was like, 'Before I do that, let's talk about this show.'"

You have to respect Andrews' hustle.

Read the full BI Prime profile of Erin Andrews here: Erin Andrews tells us what it's like to be the NFL's top sideline reporter, from screaming players to late-night anxieties

SEE ALSO: How to get a job at Netflix, according to the VP in charge of hiring, former employees, and recruiting experts

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns explains why country music is universal

• The cast of "The Handmaid's Tale" has starred in many major projects, but not all of them have been hits with critics. 
• Elisabeth Moss's worst movie to date is "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" and Samira Wiley's is "37." 
• Joseph Fiennes' worst movie, "Killing Me Softly," has a 0% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Hulu's hit show "The Handmaid's Tale" is filled with a talented cast of actors who have been in some not-so-great films. 

Based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel of the same name, the series is set in a dystopian place called the Republic of Gilead, where fertile women are turned into handmaids and forced to procreate with assigned commanders. 

The cast is comprised of a mix of both newer and seasoned actors who all have their share of popular movies and TV shows. But not every movie they've starred in has received positive reviews from critics. 

Here are the worst movies the cast of "The Handmaid's Tale" has been in, according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: Scores were accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Joseph Fiennes - "Killing Me Softly" (2003)

Critic score: 0% 

Known for his award-winning performance in "Shakespeare in Love,"Joseph Fiennes portrays Commander Fred Waterford on "The Handmaid's Tale."

His worst movie thus far is "Killing Me Softly," where Fiennes starred as a mysterious mountain climber who falls in love and slowly begins to expose his dark secrets.

As Neil Smith wrote for BBC.com, "With miscast leads, banal dialogue and an absurdly overblown climax, Killing Me Softly belongs firmly in the so-bad-it's-good camp."

Yvonne Strahovski - "I, Frankenstein" (2014)

Critic score: 5% 

Yvonne Strahovski plays Commander Waterford's wife, Serena, on "The Handmaid's Tale."

She's also acted in a handful of movies including "The Predator" and "He's Out There," and voiced an animated Batwoman in "Batman: Bad Blood." 

Her lowest-scoring movie to date is "I, Frankenstein," which is about Frankenstein's monster, now called Adam, in a future where demons and gargoyles are at war. 

As Andrew Barker from Variety wrote, "Long on talk and incoherent action, devoid of humor, this listless supernatural actioner surely has Mary Shelley turning in her grave."

Bradley Whitford - "CBGB" (2013)

Critic score: 7% 

On "The Handmaid's Tale,"Bradley Whitford plays Commander Joseph Lawrence.

He's also known for his role on "The West Wing" and for appearing in movies like "Get Out,""The Post," and "The Cabin in the Woods."

The worst film he's been in thus far is "CBGB," which is about the beginnings of a famed punk-rock club. The flick also starred acclaimed actors like Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, and Johnny Galecki. 

As John DeFore from The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "A lightweight love song to a legendary rock club, Randall Miller's CBGB plays in many ways like a Greatest Hits record, re-packaging a beloved band's oeuvre for sale at shopping malls."

Alexis Bledel - "Post Grad" (2009)

Critic score: 8% 

On "The Handmaid's Tale,"Alexis Bledel plays a handmaid named Emily who used to be a doctor with a wife and child.

Bledel is best known for her role as Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls," but her lowest-rated project to date is "Post Grad," where she starred as a girl who graduated from college and is trying to find a job while living at home with her parents. 

As Robert Abele from the Los Angeles Times wrote, "A joyless fluffball about after-college job woes with a dispiriting message for smart young women."

Ann Dowd - "Bushwhacked" (1995)

Critic score: 11% 

Ann Dowd is best known for acting on HBO's "The Leftovers," and playing numerous supporting roles in movies like "Marley & Me,""The Manchurian Candidate," and "Philadelphia."

On "The Handmaid's Tale," she plays Aunt Lydia, who is in charge of the handmaids. 

Dowd's lowest-scoring movie thus far is "Bushwhacked," a comedy about a deliveryman who is mistaken as a scoutmaster and has to lead a group of Boy Scouts up a mountain. Dowd played one of the scout's mothers. 

As Kevin Thomas from the Los Angeles Times wrote, "[A] strained, way, way over-the-top comedy-thriller in which its star, Daniel Stern, as the film's executive producer, gives himself free rein to mug and show off to increasingly numbing and tedious effect."

Christopher Meloni - "I Am Wrath" (2016)

Critic score: 11% 

On "The Handmaid's Tale,"Christopher Meloni plays High Commander George Winslow.

Meloni is also known for his roles in projects like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,""12 Monkeys," and "Wet Hot American Summer." 

So far, his worst movie is "I Am Wrath," where he starred alongside John Travolta. "I Am Wrath" is about a man who is trying to avenge his wife's death.

As A.A. Dowd from the AV Club wrote, "It's yet another entry in the endless cycle of middle-aged vigilante rampages-a formula that no one but Liam Neeson seems capable of actually wringing entertainment from, try as his various fiftysomething peers might."

Max Minghella - "The Darkest Hour" (2011)

Critic score: 12% 

Best known for his roles on shows like "The Mindy Project" and in films like "The Social Network" and "The Internship,"Max Minghella plays Nick, Commander Waterford's driver, on "The Handmaid's Tale." 

The actor's lowest-scoring film is "The Darkest Hour," where he played a man who is trapped in Moscow after aliens attack the city.

As John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "An alien invasion flick that evidently expects dramatic shots of a depopulated Red Square to make up for a flatlining screenplay and the absence of even a single compelling character."

Elisabeth Moss - "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" (2009)

Critic score: 12% 

Star of "The Handmaid's Tale,"Elisabeth Moss has been in numerous projects though she's best known for her roles on shows like "The West Wing" and "Mad Men."

On"The Handmaid's Tale," she plays June, Commander Waterford's handmaid.

Moss's worst movie to date is "Did You Hear About the Morgans?," a romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker. In it, a couple witnesses a murder and must go into hiding. 

As Mick LaSalle from the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, "Sometimes it's unpleasant, sometimes it's insincere, and for long stretches it's boring. There are good parts, too, but they all come in the first 10 minutes."

Amanda Brugel - "Jason X" (2002)

Critic score: 20% 

On "The Handmaid's Tale," Amanda Brugel plays Rita, a housekeeper for Commander Waterford.

In the past, Brugel has starred on "Orphan Black," and appeared in movies like "Sex After Kids" and "Map to the Stars."

Her lowest-rated film is currently "Jason X," a "Friday the 13th" sequel that's set in the future where Jason Voorhees is back to murder a group of astronauts in space. 

As Claudia Puig from USA Today wrote, "Jason gets a futuristic makeover and annihilates someone using a giant screwing tool. After sitting through Jason's latest exploits, the audience may find itself identifying with that victim in particular."

Samira Wiley - "37" (2016)

Critic score: 22% 

Best known for her roles on shows like "Orange Is the New Black" and "Unforgettable,"Samira Wiley plays a handmaid named Moira on "The Handmaid's Tale." 

And although Wiley's been on a few major series, not all of her work has been a hit with critics.

Her worst-rated film so far is "37," which is loosely inspired by the real-life rape and murder of Kitty Genovese, which launched research about the bystander effect. 

As Gary Garrison from The Playlist wrote, "Feels less interested in offering any commentary or adding any substance than in propagating the original myth."

O.T. Fagbenle - "Breaking and Entering" (2006)

Critic score: 34% 

O.T. Fagbenle is known for his work in the theater, but he's also acted in projects like "Looking: The Movie" and "I Could Never Be Your Woman."

On "The Handmaid's Tale," he plays June's husband, Luke.

The worst movie Fagbenle has appeared in is the romantic crime drama "Breaking and Entering," featuring Jude Law, Robin Wright, and Martin Freeman. 

As Joe Morgenstern from The Wall Street Journal wrote, "Starts busily, and soon becomes a bafflement -- such an interesting cast, such technical excellence, so many intricate details and parallel plot threads, yet so little clarity or urgency."

Madeline Brewer - "Braid" (2018)

Critic score: 86% 

A relative newcomer, Madeline Brewer has been in films like "Hustlers" and "Grimm," and on shows like "Orange Is the New Black."

On "The Handmaid's Tale," she plays Janine, a handmaid who befriends June and is slowly becoming increasingly unstable in Gilead. 

So far, all of her films have received fairly positive reviews, but her lowest-rated is "Braid," where she played a rich woman who is being deceived by her childhood friends so they can rob her.

As Frank Scheck from The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "'Braid' ultimately offers far more style than substance. But it provides many memorable moments and stunning visuals along the way, making it a cinematic ride worth experiencing for more adventurous viewers." 

Read More:

• The worst movies the cast of 'Little Women' has been in
• The worst movies the cast of 'Little Women' has been in
• The worst movies every actor from 'The Office' has been in
•  

• MoviePass' owner, Helios and Matheson Analytics, filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Wednesday, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• The company's interim CEO, Parthasarathy Krishnan, and CFO, Robert Damon, tendered their resignations upon filing.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Helios and Matheson Analytics, the owner of the defunct movie-ticket subscription startup MoviePass, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Wednesday, according to a filling with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company's interim CEO, Parthasarathy Krishnan, and CFO, Robert Damon, tendered their resignations upon filing. The remaining members of the board of directors — Prathap Singh, Gavriel Ralbag, Muralikrishna Gadiyaram, and Joseph Fried — did so as well. 

The bankruptcy filing comes four months after the MoviePass service shut down. MoviePass also filed for bankruptcy separately on Wednesday. 

Helios and Matheson had lost hundreds of millions of dollars since August of 2017, when it acquired MoviePass and its then-CEO, Ted Farnsworth, dropped the monthly subscription price to see a movie at any theater once a day from $50 a month to $10.

The price change made MoviePass a must-have for movie fans overnight as the company was bombarded with hundreds of thousands of new subscribers. But the company could not find a stable business model, as it had to repay the movie theaters full ticket price on most of the movies its subscribers saw.

The price drop eventually led to downfall of MoviePass — which could never keep up with the demand and, as Business Insider reported in its definitive at the company's rise and fall, went to extreme lengths to keep the company afloat, which several sources said included blocking some subscribers out of their accounts — and Helios and Matheson along with it. The company's stock plummeted and after months of trading below $1, it was delisted from the Nasdaq in February of 2019.

Farnsworth, the mastermind of the $10-a-month plan, stepped down as the CEO of Helios and Matheson soon after MoviePass shut down and submitted an offer to purchase MoviePass and other assets owned by Helios and Matheson, including MoviePass Films and Moviefone.

Helios and Matheson has yet to sell MoviePass or its other assets.

Read our four-month investigation on the rise and fall of MoviePass on Business Insider Prime.

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns explains why country music is universal