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‘Such a relief’: infected blood scandal victims create support groups

Victims of the infected blood inquiry are joining forces to share stories and support. Sue Wathen, Joan Edgington and Nicola Leahey were diagnosed with hepatitis C after struggling through years of unexplained symptoms that were dismissed by doctors. Learning that they had been infected with a disease known as the “silent killer” by receiving contaminated blood gave them answers, but left them feeling in despair and bereft of purpose. They have...

2024-05-18T06:10:32Z

Cannes Rising Stars: ‘Queens of Drama' Actors Louiza Aura and Gio Ventura Light up the Screen

Gio Ventura was first introduced to acting via a poster in his high school, which was a call for auditions for a student short film. "I went to the casting and then I realized that the role was inspired by my ex-girlfriend. [The director] didn't know I recognized her," Ventura says with a laugh. "It was […]

2024-05-18T04:20:29Z

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

2024-05-18T05:12:13Z

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.

2024-05-17T22:13:49Z

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 […]

2024-05-17T22:25:10Z

Francis Ford Coppola denounces ‘unpardonable’ complaints about Megalopolis

Francis Ford Coppola denounces ‘unpardonable’ complaints about Megalopolis - Director’s $120m self-funded dystopian epic has faced a mixed reception

2024-05-17T20:35:34Z

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...

2024-05-18T03:34:19Z

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 […]

2024-05-17T15:18:29Z

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales - 4/5 Although it lacks the totally out-there oddness of Yorgos Lanthimos’ earlier works and the richness of his latter films like Poor Things and The Favourite, his trademark inventiveness is here in spades

2024-05-18T06:46:52Z

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.

2023-09-27T09:45:24Z

28 TV Spin-Offs That Were As Good Or Better Than The Show They Came From

Sometimes a TV spin-off deserves the same love of its parent TV show.

2024-05-18T01:14:19Z

Emmy Russell on Moving on From 'American Idol' With Her New Single

Emmy Russell on the release of her first post-'American Idol' single, 'Redemption'

2024-05-17T22:16:31Z

The best psychological thrillers of all time

We can drag on about what officially constitutes a psychological thriller. Various elements of the genre also can be found in horror and supernatural movies. That said, we offer our 25 best films that could fall under the moniker of the psychological thriller.

2022-08-05T16:55:52Z

“Fire Country” boss looks ahead at the challenge Bode will face in season 3

A lot was thrown at the residents of Edgewater in the "Fire County" season 2 finale.

2024-05-18T02:07:39Z

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.

2024-05-18T05:22:38Z

Diane Kruger on David Cronenberg's Cannes Film ‘The Shrouds': "It Made Me Think About My Mortality"

"I took it hard. I wanted it to be special for him," says Diane Kruger of performing in David Cronenberg's The Shrouds, a film the legendary director wrote as part of his grieving process after the death of his late wife, Carolyn. The Shrouds, which is screening in competition in Cannes, follows Karsh (Vincent Cassel), a prominent […]

2024-05-18T06:05:56Z

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...

2024-05-18T05:05:49Z

Ruben Östlund Regular Partner Film i Väst Hikes Co-Pros with Noomi Rapace Starrer ‘Mother,' Flags Five Films in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Billed the ‘Trollywood' of the North for its close ties to talent, the leading Scandinavian regional film fund Film i Väst in Sweden's Trollhättan has boarded the Noomi Rapace starrer "Mother, to be helmed by Macedonia's Teona Stugar Mitevska. The biopic, in which Rapace will play the legendary religious figure Mother Teresa, will mark the […]

2024-05-18T06:56:35Z

The 24 best TV siblings

Think of how boring The Simpsons would be without the back-and-forth between Bart and Lisa. TV siblings are what drive most shows into the hearts of fans all over the world. With that, it is time to celebrate the best TV siblings.

2023-04-25T13:38:37Z

Wild Bunch Nabs Ron Perlman-Led ‘The Gentleman,' Plus ‘Undercover' (EXCLUSIVE)

In a deal sealed at Cannes, Spain's Film Factory has closed France with Wild Bunch on action film "The Gentleman" as well as crime thriller "Undercover." The directorial debut of seasoned Mexican cinematographer Luis Gabriel Beristáin ("Blade II," "The Beekeeper"), "The Gentleman" stars Ron Perlman as Theo, an aging former U.S. soldier who pays Olga, […]

2024-05-18T05:56:33Z

‘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. […]

2024-05-18T07:15:17Z

‘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 […]

2024-05-18T05:26:21Z

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!

2024-05-17T15:49:41Z

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

2024-05-18T05:07:24Z

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...

2024-05-18T06:01:01Z

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...

2024-05-17T21:35:11Z

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.”

2024-05-18T04:01:31Z

Homeless man accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi in random attack is arrested

Homeless man accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi in random attack is arrested - The man was taken into custody on Friday

2024-05-17T19:41:51Z

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

2024-05-18T05:07:15Z

Matt Dillon Thriller ‘Haunted Heart' From Fernando Trueba Sells to Signature for U.K. (Exclusive)

Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish rights to the Matt Dillon thriller Haunted Heart from Film Constellation. The feature, produced by Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque) and Fenia Cossovitsa (Blind Sun), is directed by Trueba from a script he co-wrote with Rylend Grant (State of Consciousness). In addition to Dillon, the film […]

2024-05-18T04:50:33Z

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

2024-05-18T04:32:30Z

20 of the greatest love songs in country music history

In a genre that's all about "three chords and the truth," it's really no surprise that love songs are a major player in country music. From the genre's origins, love songs have played a prominent role both on the charts and in the hearts of country music fans everywhere.

2022-07-15T04:10:09Z

Prince Harry just doesn’t get America, says Don McLean

The American Pie singer Don McLean said Prince Harry “just doesn’t get America” after Harry reported feeling underwhelmed by a visit to Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. McLean made the comments after a claim by the Duke of Sussex in his memoir that Elvis’s home was “dark and claustrophobic”. In an interview with the Daily Mail, McLean, 78, said: “[...

2024-05-17T20:09:19Z

TV tonight: Outlander’s Richard Rankin is the new Rebus

Rebus 9.25pm, BBC One Richard Rankin – whom you might recognise from period romp Outlander – is a younger but equally gruff DS John Rebus, in this new imagining of the Ian Rankin novels (who also executive produces). Rebus is drawn into a violent criminal gang conflict when his brother, who served in the army, makes a desperate move with them. On top of that, the detective is dealing with an affair that he needs to end. Hollie Richardson Doctor...

2024-05-18T05:46:41Z

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

2024-05-17T21:41:55Z

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

2024-05-17T14:41:02Z

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, […]

2024-05-18T06:11:29Z

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 […]

2024-05-18T05:41:32Z

After Life actor overwhelmed by social media love

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

2024-05-18T05:34:11Z

Brent Spiner saw Star Trek: Nemesis' lackluster box office perfromance as a message from the fans

By the time Star Trek: Nemesis released in 2002, the resurrected Star Trek franchise had been on the air for fifteen years, with Star Trek: The Next Generation starting the ball rolling in 1987. The film was up against stiff competition when it opened as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets had just released a month earlier while the James Bond ...

2024-05-17T23:47:54Z

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 […]

2024-05-17T21:34:25Z

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.

2024-05-17T12:23:57Z

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 […]

2024-05-18T04:05:32Z

31 Of The Funniest Quotes From John Hughes Movies

John Hughes wrote some of the most quotable and hilarious lines of the 1980s. Here is a list of just some of his very best.

2024-05-17T20:02:56Z

The Top Billy Joel Songs

Billy Joel is a legendary figure in the world of music. Known for his heartfelt lyrics, intricate compositions, and unde

2023-07-02T16:26:04Z

See What 'The Brady Bunch' Cast Looks Like Now

Marcia STILL looks amazing.

2024-04-26T20:50:52Z

Dabney Coleman, ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Tootsie’ actor, dies at 92

Actor Dabney Coleman, best known for comedic roles in "9 to 5," "Tootsie," "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and many other 1980s hit films, has passed away at age 92.

2024-05-18T02:59:35Z

Cult Filmmaker Guy Maddin Finally Makes It to Cannes (With Help From Two Oscar Winners)

The Cannes Film Festival launches auteur filmmakers, and the best among them have known scenes of triumph at the iconic French seaside festival. But not Guy Maddin, who for all his accolades as an original and idiosyncratic auteur prized for titles like The Forbidden Room and The Saddest Music in the World, has never - until now, that is - […]

2024-05-18T04:50:34Z

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’.

2024-05-17T21:46:07Z

‘Emily in Paris' Star Lucien Laviscount, ‘The Royal Treatment's' Laura Marano Join Cynthia Khalifeh on Horror-Thriller ‘Borderline' (EXCLUSIVE)

Production is underway on horror-thriller film “Borderline,” shot in the U.K. and Malta. Lucien Laviscount (“Emily in Paris”), Laura Marano (“The Royal Treatment”) and Middle Eastern star Cynthia Khalifeh (“8 Days”) lead a cast that also includes Jason Flemyng (“A Violent Man”). Khalifeh will play Zena, a young woman who arrives at the Borderline pub […]

2024-05-18T04:41:13Z