Sofia Coppola zeroed in on her artistic signatures early on: The very first shot in her debut as a director, the 1998 short film Lick the Star, shows a teenage girl staring pensively out a car window. She did it again with a shot of Kirsten Dunst in a taxi …
Read More »Matthew Perry Foundation Established to Help Those Struggling With Addiction
Following the death of Matthew Perry, a foundation has been established to continue the Friends star’s efforts to help those dealing with addiction. The Matthew Perry Foundation, created by the actor’s team and maintained by the National Philanthropic Trust, is “the realization of Matthew’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling …
Read More »'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' Isn't Just a Movie — It's an Immersive Experience
The sound of chirping cicadas, calling to their mates. The feel of the scales on a freshly caught fish. The way the late afternoon light reflects off a backwoods creek, as a fishing bobber floats idly on the surface. You hear thunder crack in the distance; you can practically smell …
Read More »Robert De Niro Accuser Cites Courtroom Outburst as Example of His Abuse
How common was it for Robert De Niro to yell at this one-time assistant? “He yelled at me two days ago,” Graham Chase Robinson told a courtroom on Thursday, according to The Associated Press, referring to De Niro’s outburst on the stand earlier this week. When her attorney asked the …
Read More »'A Tsunami of Misfortune': Michael J. Fox Nearly Lost His Hand After Breaking It
In his 2020 memoir, No Time Like the Future, Michael J. Fox wrote about how he’s dealt with the myriad medical issues he’s faced throughout his life: Not only his long battle with Parkinson’s but a 2018 spinal tumor that required surgery lest it paralyze him, and a subsequent fall …
Read More »Taylor Tomlinson to Host CBS' 'After Midnight,' Produced by Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert has announced that comedian Taylor Tomlinson will be the host of CBS‘ new late night series After Midnight. The slot, which was previously held by The Late Late Show with James Corden, is executive produced by Stephen Colbert and is inspired by Comedy Central’s comedic game show@midnight with …
Read More »'Schitt's Creek' Star Emily Hampshire Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Halloween Costume
Emily Hampshire has issued an apology for dressing up with a friend as Johnny DeppandAmber Heardfor Halloween. “I want to address what is one of the most thoughtless, insensitive, and ignorant things I’ve ever done. For Halloween, I stupidly thought it would be funny to dress as Johnny Depp and …
Read More »Does Ron DeSantis Wear Lifts? Late-Night Hosts Weigh In
Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis frequently wears heeled cowboy boots and recent rumors suggest they might contain lifts to make him taller. In fact, expert shoemakers told Politico the boots seem to feature “heigh-boosting insoles.” As usual, late-night hosts had some thoughts on the rumor. On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert …
Read More »'All the Light We Cannot See' Turns World War II Into a Schmaltz-Fest
Before there were dramas on television, there were dramas on the radio. With no visuals to present to their audience, radio series had to conjure up entire worlds out of carefully scripted narration, homespun special effects, and the sheer vibrance of their actors’ voices. Done right, whether back then or …
Read More »Do Striking Actors Support 'The Hunger Games' SAG Interim Agreement?
As actors enter their 112th day on strike, Beanie Feldstein, Christopher Meloni, Zachary Quinto, Bill Irwin, and Carrie Preston marched in New York City this week as the union’s negotiating committee and Hollywood studios inch closer to a deal. Although discussions around AI protections have divided the two parties, both …
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