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Person charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York

Person charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York - A person wanted in connection with the random assault on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month has been taken into police custody

Mark Damon, B-movie heartthrob, spaghetti Western cowboy and later indie movie mogul – obituary

Mark Damon, who has died aged 91, enjoyed two bites at the Hollywood cherry, first as a toothy B-movie performer, then as a financier and producer of several worldwide hits, including Das Boot (1981) and The Lost Boys (1987). His company Producers Sales Organization rethought the way films were sold internationally; initiating the now-standard prac...

Made In India: The World's Biggest Film Industry Hasn't Had A Film In The Cannes Competition Since 1994 … Until Now

The first iteration of the Cannes Film Festival, planned for 1939, was scuppered when Germany invaded Poland to trigger the start of World War II. But when the festival finally got off the ground in 1946, Indian cinema came out swinging. Mounted shortly after the conclusion of the war, the first “real” Cannes Film Festival […]

20 recording artists who reinvented themselves early in their career

All musicians need time to hone their craft and find themselves as human beings. In the course of doing so, they sometimes release really embarrassing albums that are wildly different from what made them famous.

Aaron Eckhart Returning for Canine Action Thriller Sequel ‘Muzzle: City of Wolves' (EXCLUSIVE)

Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight,” “Sully”) is set to return to the “Muzzle” universe in action thriller “Muzzle: City of Wolves.” The actioner marks the sequel to “Muzzle” and will be directed by John Stalberg Jr. (Lionsgate's “Crypto”), who also directed the first installment. Jacob Michael King (“Caviar”) wrote the script from a story by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) and Stalberg Jr. In […]

Oh, Canada: Richard Gere’s reunion with his American Gigolo director is a dismal, sexless snooze

Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada tells a story that isn’t remotely worth telling, being the memoirs of an unreliable narrator who could bore for the entire Commonwealth. The culprit is Leonard Fife (Richard Gere), a renowned documentary-maker who’s close to death, and spends most of the film talking on camera for what’s meant to be his final interview. H...

Jeremy Renner Recalls Falling Asleep Filming ‘Mayor of Kingstown' After Accident: "Worked Me Too Hard"

Jeremy Renner is sharing some unexpected physical challenges he faced once he returned to filming Mayor of Kingstown following his devastating snowplow accident. The actor went back to work on season three of his Paramount+ drama one year after being run over by a snowcat at his home in Reno, Nevada, on Jan. 1, 2023. […]

Jo Wood: The Rolling Stones won’t happen again – It’s not wild enough now

Jo Wood has a sign hanging up in the kitchen: “Glam-ma,” it says. “A glamorous woman with grandchildren who is too young and fabulous to be called Grandma.” It feels appropriate. At 69, the model, entrepreneur and former Mrs Ronnie Wood has 10 grandchildren, to whom she seems devoted – when we speak, a gaggle of grandsons is about to arrive for the...

‘Harry Potter' Star Tom Felton to Topline $15 Million Action/Sci-Fi Film ‘Altered' (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Felton, best-known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise, is to star in the $15 million action/sci-fi film “Altered,” alongside Richard Brake (“Game of Thrones,” “Barbarian,” “Mayor of Kingstown”), Igor Jijikine (“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”), Aggy Adams (“The Witcher”) and Liza Bugulova. The film is […]

How India-Set Nepal-Shot ‘The Shameless' Transitioned From Documentary to Adult Animation to Cannes Un Certain Regard Fiction Feature

Bulgarian-American filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov’s Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard selection “The Shameless” has taken 14 years to come to fruition. Bojanov previously directed the documentary “Invisible” (2005), followed by his Cannes-debuting fiction feature debut “Avé” (2011). Post “Avé” and prior to his 2017 Rotterdam selection “Light Thereafter,” which starred Barry Keoghan and Kim Bodnia, […]

Cannes Hidden Gem: A Filmmaking Prodigy Offers a Paean to the Wonders of Childhood in ‘My Sunshine'

Japanese director Hiroshi Okuyama is only 28 years old, but his feature filmmaking to date has been suffused by the desire to reach back into the past at the elusive sensibilities of youth. Okuyama announced himself as something of a prodigy - he writes, directs, edits and serves as his own cinematographer on his films - when his […]

Gossip: Cherries in four-way fight for Clarke-Salter

Bournemouth, Burnley and Crystal Palace are likely to be able to offer QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter higher wages than Celtic in the battle for his signature, but the Scottish champions hope Champions League football will be enough to tempt the 26-year-old. (Football Insider) Want more transfer stories? Read Saturday's full gossip column

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels?

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels? - Over 29 books, turns out we’ve learned quite a lot

Rafe Spall: ‘Men’s bodies in film give an unrealistic idea of masculinity’

Rafe Spall: ‘Men’s bodies in film give an unrealistic idea of masculinity’ - THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor talks to Charlotte O’Sullivan about objectification, weight loss, the return of family sitcom ‘Trying’ and how acting with his co-star Esther Smith ‘elevates the show’ for him

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)

Looking for some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these underrated movies starring The Fall Guy's Emily Blunt, Mark Strong, and more.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Trump and Melania attend Barron’s graduation after she failed to show at hush money trial

Trump and Melania attend Barron’s graduation after she failed to show at hush money trial - Former president and first lady attended ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida after judge overseeing Trump’s criminal trial granted permission for him to be there

The 20 best films about pilots

Sure, most of these movies are something we’d never want to watch on a plane, but they are worthwhile films about pilots. Here are some of our favorites.

Madonna shares choir's video with 19.8m followers

The singing group receives hundreds of comments after being spotted by the Queen of Pop.

John Oates talks ‘Reunion’ and the likelihood of one with Daryl Hall

It was 1974 when John Oates and Daryl Hall first landed on the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit single “She’s Gone.”

Cannes: Kiefer Sutherland Set for Action Thriller ‘Sierra Madre' (Exclusive)

Kiefer Sutherland is set to star in action thriller Sierra Madre. The story centers on Sutherland’s Captain Jordan Wright and his squadron, who are granted leave from their mission to attend a crewmate's wedding in Mexico. While there, festivities are interrupted by a murderous cartel, and, as Jordan attempts to lead his remaining men to […]

WDFNL football: Nirranda team song round 7

Watch as Nirranda sing the song after a 75-point win against Allansford on Saturday.

How the Death of David Cronenberg's Wife of 43 Years Inspired ‘The Shrouds': ‘Grief Is Forever'

David Cronenberg is returning to Cannes with “The Shrouds,” the story of an industrialist named Karsh, who invents a controversial technology that allows grieving families to see inside the graves of their loved ones with high-resolution cameras. It’s a film that defies easy categorization. This being a Cronenberg production, there are elements of body horror, […]

Ryan Reynolds' New Comedy Gets Torn To Shreds On Rotten Tomatoes

Ryan Reynolds may seem like he can't lose, but according to critics his new comedy is an absolute stinker!

10 most watched movies on Netflix from last week

10 most watched movies on Netflix from last week

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, Cast

It’s time to dust off those swords. Prime Video has confirmed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season two release date as 29 August 2024. The latest premiere information arrived alongside a stunning first teaser trailer for the upcoming season of the Tolkien TV series adaptation, which was reportedly Prime Video’s ‘most expensive’ production ever. […]

Box Office: John Krasinski's Ryan Reynolds ‘IF' Movie Starts Off With $1.8M in Previews

Writer-director John Krasinski‘s original family film IF has started off its box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews. The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them […]

The tragic story of Gino Mäder, cycling's next big star

From ‘Billions’ to Broadway: How Acting ‘Saved’ Corey Stoll

As the chit-chatting, bicycling, late spring afternoon life of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park swirled around us, Corey Stoll excitedly spoke about the need to be reminded multiple times a day of his own mortality. “My favorite app is called WeCroak,” the actor said, smiling wide, holding his smartphone up. “Five times a day it sends you an alert that says, ‘Don’t forget, you’re going to die.’ It’s the best thing. Inevitably, it pings while I’m in the...

Megalopolis red carpet at Cannes 2024: the best looks

The latest film by Francis Ford Coppola, 'Megalopolis', drew a famous crowd at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The film is an over-the-top parable about the fall of the US Empire with parallels to Ancient Rome. Critics haven't been all too kind to the movie that stars Adam Driver, but Hollywood stars shone on the red carpet for its premiere. Have a look at Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Teyana Taylor, and other beautiful stars.

20 essential songs with one-word titles

One-word song titles highlight how artists can show impact and power with a simple statement. Here is a list of memorable songs throughout the years with one-word titles.

Dabney Coleman Dies: ‘Tootsie,' ‘9 to 5' And ‘Mary Hartman' Actor Was 92

Emmy-winner Dabney Coleman — whose six-decade career included a sterling run of hit movies in the ’80s such as 9 to 5, On Golden Pond and Tootsie and whose TV work included everything from Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman to Yellowstone — has died, according to TMZ. He was 92. Coleman’s career began with appearances on early-’60s TV staples such […]

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances - 2/5 This episode wrestles with chunky themes – the dangers of AI, religious extremism, and the parasitic wickedness of the arms industry. But the execution is wishy-washy

29 Actors We Still Want To See In The MCU

Here are some actors we want to see in the MCU at some point in the future.

‘Lamb' Scribe Sjón Boards Gothic Drama ‘The Wolf Will Tear Your Immaculate Hands' From ‘Clara Sola''s Nathalie Álvarez Mesén ‘(EXCLUSIVE)

Maverick Icelandic scribe Sjón, Oscar-nominated for the lyrics of Lars von Trier's "Dancer in the Dark" and co-writer of the eerie Cannes Un Certain Regard title "Lamb," has teamed up with multi-awarded Swedish-Costa-Rican Nathalie Álvarez-Mesén ("Clara Sola") on her sophomore feature "The Wolf Will Tear Your Immaculate Hands,", Variety has learned. The English-language gothic period drama is […]

Fans Support Valerie Bertinelli After She Shares Vulnerable Video About Motherhood

"Thank you for your courage and honesty."

Jacob Elordi Skips Cannes as Crying Paul Schrader Accepts 4-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Oh, Canada'

Paul Schrader shed tears as his new film “Oh, Canada” earned a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Friday night. Jacob Elordi was notably absent from the premiere, possibly because he is filming Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” in which he stars as The Monster. After the ovation finished, Schrader addressed Elordi not being […]

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles - ‘Mind your own business,’ Robinson says

Francis Ford Coppola says children ‘don’t need a fortune’ after selling business to fund Megalopolis

Francis Ford Coppola says children ‘don’t need a fortune’ after selling business to fund Megalopolis - Coppola’s winery was one of California’s biggest producers when he sold part of it in 2021 to help finance his latest movie

Lisa Armstrong 'will battle her ex-husband Ant McPartlin for custody of their Labrador'

Lisa Armstrong 'will battle her ex-husband Ant McPartlin for custody of their Labrador' - Dog has been bone of contention after pair divorced in 2018

Jessica Biel Says She Was Ready To Quit Hollywood if ‘The Sinner' Didn't Sell

Jessica Biel was so invested in making The Sinner that she was ready to quit Hollywood if the anthology series didn’t sell. Biel, who earned an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for her season one role as Cora Tennetti and continued to executive produce the anthology series through its four seasons at USA, detailed on […]

Long Week? ‘The Voices' Is the Rare Midnight Movie Better Enjoyed Alone

Starring Ryan Reynolds as a sweetheart serial killer, this fantastical scary movie got solid reviews out of Sundance 2014 but lives on as a tragicomic shocker perfect for streaming solo.

Famous white actors controversially cast in non-white roles

The casting choices in Hollywood have sparked controversy in recent years due to the frequent selection of white actors to portray characters of different races, a practice commonly referred to as "whitewashing." Despite the public outcry over actors of color being considered to play fictional heroes like Spider-Man or James Bond, there has been minimal backlash when white actors portray real-life characters of color. Throughout their careers, numerous white stars have assumed non-white roles on screen. Click on to discover who they are.

Cannes Classics Title ‘The Churning': Inside the Restoration of 1976 Indian Masterpiece

The restored version of Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 1976 masterpiece “Manthan” (“The Churning”) is screening at the Cannes Film Festival’s Cannes Classics strand. Shot by DoP Govind Nihalani in rural Gujarat, western India, the film is produced by 500,000 farmers who contributed towards its making, under the banner Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd. The […]

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

20th-century sitcoms that are still in our regular rotation

Even though these shows were released in the previous millennium, here are 20 20th-century sitcoms that are still in our regular rotation.

Shia LaBeouf’s new film debuts with terrible score on Rotten Tomatoes

The epic sci-fi has firmly divided critics.

How Anna Jones became the standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking

How Anna Jones became the standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking - INTERVIEW: Twenty years ago, Anna Jones was one of Jamie Oliver’s TV apprentices; now she’s made a name for herself as a vegetarian cookbook queen. She tells Hannah Twiggs why she chose her own kitchen over life as a chef

Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators

Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators - The Australian actor said on paper, his character was ‘quite layered’.

After Life actor overwhelmed by social media love

Ethan Lawrence says "we run the risk of having an enormous brain drain in this industry".

Johnny Depp's ‘Modì' Gets Italian Distribution Via Be Water and Maestro Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

The Johnny Depp-directed film "Modì," about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, has secured a distribution deal in Italy, where it will be released by emerging production/distribution player Be Water. Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post. “Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and […]