Cancel Culture: Helena Bonham Carter Defends J.K. Rowling and “Vindicated” Johnny Depp
Helena Bonham Carter Rails Against Cancel Culture, Defends J.K. Rowling and “Vindicated” Johnny Depp
The Fabelmans: How the Pandemic Made Spielberg Realize ‘It was a Film I Really Had to Get Out of Me NOW!’
After the world premiere of The Fabelmans, director Spielberg’s latest feature, the audience inside the Princess of Wales Theatre gave the movie a lengthy standing ovation to the point where Toronto Fest head Cameron Bailey had to wait for a long time until everyone sat down so that they could start the Q&A. The rapturous response […]
Irene Cara: Oscar-Winning Singer and Actress, Dies at 63
Irene Cara: Oscar-Winning Singer and Actress, Dies at 63
Mousetrap, The: Agatha Christie’s Longest Running Play Heading to Broadway
The long-running production will transfer to New York for a limited engagement after 70 years on London’s West End.
Forever Young: Sofiane Bennacer, French Actor in Valeria Bruni Tedeschi’s Cannes Competition Title Indicted on Multiple Charges of Rape and Violence
Three former girlfriends are accusing him of rape, and a third of violence.
Barbie: Greta Gerwig’s Ambitious Film, Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling–July 21, 2023
Whatever you’re thinking, we’re going to give you something totally different–Robbie
Happy Holidays: Favorite Thanksgiving Movies–Hannah and Her Sisters (1986): Woody Allen’s Best Film? Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, Dianne Wiest
One of the very best films Woody Allen has directed in a career spanning over five decades, Hannah and Her Sister is an ensemble-driven feature with serio-comic elements and multiple points of view.
Menu, The: Mark Mylod’s Horror Satire Set in Posh Restaurant, Starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy (Foodie Subculture)
In The Menu, the exclusive experience of the remote restaurant Hawthorn is as much about who’s in attendance as the meticulously crafted plates.
Audrey Rose (1977): Robert Wise’s Psychological Horror drama, Starring Marsha Mason, Anthony Hopkins, John Beck
Robert Wise directed Audrey Rose, a psychological horror drama, a pale imitation of The Exorcist, starring Marsha Mason, Anthony Hopkins, and John Beck.
Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) Robert Wise’s Solo Directorial Debut, Starring Simone Simon (Cat People), John Emery, Kurt Kreuger
Robert Wise made solo directorial debut with Mademoiselle Fifi, adaptation of two short stories by French writer Guy de Maupassant, starring Simone Simon (Cat People)
Thanksgiving Box-Office: Movies in Trouble
The specialty movie is anticipating a muted five-day gross of $4 million.
Strange World: Disney Animation Fails at Box Office (Lukewarm B CinemaScore)
At this pace, the family film is looking at a five-day opening of $24 million-$26 million, the worst opening for a Disney Animation Thanksgiving title in history.
Two for the Seesaw (1962): Robert Wise’s Pedestrian Romantic Melodrama, Starring Robert Mitchum and Shirley MacLaine
Robert Wise directed Two for the Seesaw, a pedestrian romantic melodrama starring Robert Mitchum and Shirley MacLaine.
Titanic: DiCaprio Refused Screen Test, So James Cameron Told Him: ‘You’re Going to Read, Or You’re Not’ Getting Hired
DiCaprio Refused ‘Titanic’ Screen Test, So James Cameron Told Him: ‘You’re Going to Read, Or You’re Not’ Getting Hired.
COVID-19 Chronicles: Ice Cube Lost $9 Million for Refusal to Get Vaccine Shot
Ice Cube Lost Film Job After Refusing to Get COVID Shot:
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Lands Coveted China Release
The news is a coup for James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel.
Spirit Awards Nominations 2022: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Leads With Eight Nominations
The winners will be revealed on March 4, 2023 in a ceremony at the beach by the Santa Monica Pier.
Avatar: The Way of Water–One of Most Expensive Movies Ever Made
Avatar: The Way of Water is one of the most expensive movies ever made, with a production budget estimated in the $250 million range.
Ballerina: Oscar Winner Huston Joins Ana de Armas in Lionsgate’s ‘John Wick’ Spinoff
Oscar winner Anjelica Huston is back in the world of John Wick, joining the cast of Ballerina, Lionsgate’s spinoff set in the world of the Keanu Reeves action franchise.
Hollywood Scandals: Todd Chrisley Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion
Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the USA Network’s top-rated original series, Chrisley Knows Best, were sentenced to lengthy terms in federal prison on Monday for what prosecutors called a “15-year fraud spree.”
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