'Compelling' Patrick Swayze Is Why OriginalRoad HouseEndured Despite 'Bad' Reviews, Says Director (Exclusive)

On the set of ‘Road House’.Photo:Peter Sorel Peter Sorel WhenRoad Housefirst hit theaters 35 years ago, no one could have predicted the fan favorite it has become today. Director Rowdy Herrington attributes the film’s lasting success to its starPatrick Swayze. “He’s very compelling. He’s handsome and had so many talents,” Herrington says of the actor who died in 2009 at the age of 57 of pancreatic cancer. “I’m thrilled to put my own spin on the belovedRoad Houselegacy,” Liman said in a previous statement.

'Conan' Director Responds After Jason Momoa Says Film 'Sucked': 'I Was as Unhappy with the Result'

Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty; Alexandra Wyman/WireImage Director Marcus Nispel is speaking out afterJason Momoacriticized their 2011 movie,Conan the Barbarian. In a statement to PEOPLE, Nispel opened up about the difficulties he faced as the director of the film. Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Nispel also shared that he was honored to give theAquamanactor, 43, his first leading role in the action-adventure film. “My friend John Milius once said: ‘There is always a sense of defeat in every victory.

'Confident and Independent' Ore. Mom Is Found Slain in Park, Manhunt on for Boyfriend Suspect

Photo: Portland Police Bureau A manhunt is underway for a man suspected of killing his girlfriend in Portland, Ore., and then fleeing the area. The medical examiner said her death was a result of “homicidal violence,“per Oregon Live, though police have not yet revealed exactly how she died. A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for Caraballo. He is suspected of “second-degree murder constituting domestic violence,” according to the police statement.

'Corn Kid' Tariq Hands Out Thanksgiving Donations of Canned Corn with City Harvest

Photo: Green Giant The beloved “Corn Kid” is donating his favorite food for Thanksgiving. Tariq, 7, garnered the moniker “Corn Kid” after a video of him showing his undying love for the dish went viral in September. “What is Thanksgiving without corn?” Tariq asked. “Thanksgiving is practically a holiday about corn. I mean, every day could be a holiday if you get to eat corn at some point - but this is the one day that we get to stay home with family, watch a big parade, and then eat corn.

'Corn Kid' Tariq Named South Dakota's 'Corn-bassador' — Everything to Know About the Viral Star

Photo: Governor Kristi Noem/Twitter Corn is having a moment — and it’s all thanks to a 7-year old boy named Tariq. Now known as the “Corn Kid,” the viral star appeared ina video on Recess Therapy, which posts hilariously sweet clips from interviews with host Julian Shapiro-Barnum. Music group, The Gregory Brothers, also known as Schmoyoho on Youtube and TikTok, turned the interview snippets into acatchy remixthat has gone viral on TikTok.