Rambo: The Last Chapter–Starring Stallone
The formulaic story centers on Stallone’s Rambo crossing into Mexico and taking on a violent cartel when the daughter of one of his friends is kidnapped.
Hollywood Scandals: Charlie Rose Sued for Sexual Harassment by Makeup Artist Gina Riggi
A makeup artist who worked for Charlie Rose for 22 years has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit, accusing the former CBS and PBS host of years of unlawful behavior toward female employees.
Downton Abbey: From Small to Big Screen
Three vastly different movies open this weekend: Downton Abbey, about an aristocratic British family and their servants; Rambo: The Last Chapter, Sylvetser Stallone’s return to the sage of the iconic action hero, and Ad Astra, an almost one-man sci-fi show, starring Brad Pitt as an astronaut with father-issues. The online ticket service Fandango announced that […]
Ad Astra: Brad Pitt, Star and Producer of James Gray’s Sci-Fi Drama
We were asking questions, such as, is there a different, better definition of masculinity for us, a better relationship with loved ones, with your kids and with ourselves–Brad Pitt
Mosquito Coast, The: New Adaptation of Paul Theroux’s Novel to Star Nephew Justin Theroux
A new adaptation of The Mosquito Coast is in the works at Apple. Justin Theroux will star in the TV series, which is based on the novel by his uncle, Paul Theroux.
Collective: Alexaner Nanau’s Documentary of Romanian Corruption
Alexaner Nanau’s documentary Collective is an intriguing exposé of corruption brought about by a deadly nightclub fire, centering on a seemingly trivial product, a disinfectant. (Yes, disinfectant).
Corpus Christi: Jan Komasa’s Feature is Poland’s Entry for Oscar 2020
Jan Komasa’s Corpus Christi, which screened at the 2019 Toronto Film Fest, was selected by Poland to be its official entry in the Best International Feature Film Oscar.
Hollywood Scandals: Woody Allen as Poster Boy for =MeToo Movement
Woody Allen believes he should be the poster boy for the #MeToo movement due to his track record of working with actresses.
Laundromat: Buzzy Oscar Movies–Soderbergh’s Black Comedy
Soderbergh illustrates the 2015 news story behind the Panama Papers through the Midwestern woman Ellen Martin (Meryl Streep).
Hustlers: Buzzy Movies–Serio Comedy, Starring Jennifer Lopez (Women in Film)
Set in 2008, and starring Jennifer Lopez, at the height of the financial crisis, a group of strippers at a New York club take extreme measures to stay in business.
Hava, Maryam, Ayesha: Afghan Movie by Woman Director Sahraa Karimi
Venice Fest 2019 Orizzonti: Afghan feature movie HAVA, MARYAM, AYESHA – the first independent movie entirely shot with local Afghan crew and cast – premieres today on the Lido.
Hollywood 2019: TV Highlights this Week
When it comes to TV contents, there is so much to choose from these days. The fall season kicks off this week, so here are the highlights, what to watch and when and how to watch them. Mayan M.C. This week, “Mayans M.C.” returns for its second season and the 2019-2020 NFL season kicks off […]
Hollywood 2019: Kevin Hart Seriously Injured in Car Accident
Kevin Hart suffered serious back injuries and is being treated at the Northridge hospital although the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
King: Michod Discusses his New Film, Starring Oscar Nominee Timothée Chalamet
We wanted to create a world that was raw, dirty, and historically authentic, but also felt slightly otherworldly–David Michod
Laundromat: Star Meryl Streep, Director Soderbergh on their Timely and Serious Black Comedy
This is an entertaining, flashy, funny way of telling a very, very dark, black-hearted joke, a joke that’s being played on all of us–Meryl Streep
Seberg: Kristen Stewart on her Biopic, Politics, Celebrity Status
I don’t have social media, but there is an interaction that I acknowledge and at times I covet. There’s this polarized climate we’re living in, and it’s not hard for me to show my politics. It comes up in my work and my day–to-day conversations. I like that interaction, and I’m so lucky to have it–Kristen Stewart.
Truth, The: Kore-eda Intimate, Maternal Serio-Comedy, Starring Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche
The Truth is Kore-eda’s first film shot outside of Japan and not in the Japanese language. Deneuve says the process of working through an interpreter to speak to the director was very unique and sometimes difficult.
Marriage Story: Interview with Director Baumbach–Part 1
I came at the story from a personal place as I’m the child of divorce and I’ve been through a divorce as an adult–Baumbach
Irishman, The: Scorsese’s Mob Epic Starring De Niro and Pacino Will Not Get Wide Theatrical Release
Netflix will forgo a wide theatrical release for Scorsese’s The Irishman in order to make the film available to its subscribers as quickly as possible.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: 2019 Best Films–Sciamma’s Powerful French Historical Drama about Art and Desire
Céline Sciamma’s French historical drama, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, was one of the best films I saw in May at the 2019 Cannes Film Fest, where it deservedly won the Jury Prize for Best Screenplay.
