Josh Brolin cut straight through the Hollywood myth: “Bad actors can have great careers, and great actors can have no careers.”
He talked about losing roles to people he didn’t rate, watching Anthony Hopkins explode at 55 with Silence of the Lambs after years of grinding, and refusing to phone it in even when the movies flopped.
His take? Talent alone isn’t enough. Nepotism gets you in the door, but showing up, being decent to work with, and understanding it’s a business is what keeps you there.
Luck opens the window. Work ethic decides how long you stay.
One of the most grounded Hollywood truths I’ve heard in a while.
What’s something you’ve learned about “making it” in any competitive field, talent, luck, or something else?
Imagine stepping onto a stage in front of 72,000 people, with millions watching around the world, then sitting at a piano and delivering one of the greatest songs ever written with complete confidence and passion.
Freddie Mercury truly was the ultimate rock star. ❤️🎹
He really made Rambo his own iconic character. I'm always blown away by his commitment to the role. The action sequences are still so gripping, even after all these years. It's amazing how he embodies that tough, survivalist persona. Definitely a classic movie that stands the test of time. Thinking about all the different Rambo films makes me appreciate the consistency. He truly IS Rambo for so many of us! Such a legendary performance. 💪
Keith David and Charlie Sheen in Platoon (1986). King sharing his thoughts on life and war with Chris Taylor remains one of the film’s most powerful conversations. A reminder that war changes every man in different ways 🎬✨
When we so cheapen the concept of human life that we can be permissive to the occasional bomb or bullet, I think we've taken a giant step back into the Dark Ages. And I don't think there's a light at the end of that tunnel. ~ Rod Serling
Money or time? What do our children need more? ⏳❤️
This touching story reminds us that our loved ones need our “time and presence” more than the things we provide. To create beautiful memories for your children tomorrow, be a part of their lives today.