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Cynthia Erivo says themes in Wicked resonate with LGBT community

The British actress and singer received an award for her activism within the LGBT+ community from US star Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Post-Apocalyptic Films & Shows You Haven't Heard Of

Hollywood has imagined the apocalypse in all sorts of ways.

Winners of the 2024 ACM Country Music Awards

The Bullet by Tom Lee review – a complicated inheritance

The year 2008 “should have been a good time in my life”, the novelist Tom Lee reveals in this memoir. He was a new father, homeowner, and his first book was imminent. Instead, he was in emotional freefall because of acute anxiety. “I had forgotten how to be,” he writes. The bullet of the title is mental illness, one he felt was heading his way, because of its impact on his family. Both of Lee’s parents were institutionalised at the now defunct...

The 29 Meanest Villains In '90s Movies

Want to take a trip down memory lane and see some unforgettable and incredible mean '90s movies villains?

Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón on Crafting Cannes Standout ‘Emilia Pérez': ‘This Movie Is About the Power of Femininity'

"Emilia Pérez," the latest Cannes-premiering film from French auteur Jaques Audiard, is many things at once: a gritty crime film, an ambitious musical and a spotlight on trans issues. At the center of the Spanish-language movie are three women – Rita (Zoe Saldaña), Jessi (Selena Gomez) and the title character Emilia Pérez (Karla Sofía […]

Jake Gyllenhaal Sings His Way Into ‘SNL' Season Finale: "You Can't Get to 50 Without a Little Bit of 49"

During the monologue for Saturday Night Live, Jake Gyllenhaal seemed to be trying to convince himself that he was OK with hosting the season 49 finale and not the season 50 premiere. “When you think of historic television seasons, the first number that pops into your head is 49,” Gyllenhaal said. “I mean, sure, you […]

Cannes Unsold Gems: The Best Films Yet to Land U.S. Distribution

THR puts the spotlight on the best films from the festival circuit that have yet to land a U.S. distribution deal. La Cocina Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios From Anthony Bourdain giving American readers an inside look at the rock 'n' roll restaurant industry in Kitchen Confidential to Nancy Meyers' citrus-dotted white marble countertops in enviable home kitchens, modern American audiences have had […]

20 movies you probably didn't know were remakes

In the world of film, remakes are all the rage. Maybe it's our collective obsession with nostalgia or just a safe financial bet for movie studios, but

The best mockumentaries of all time

The best documentary films are informative and entertaining. In the realm of mockumentary movies, add the element of comedy, and we've got one special fictional package made out to chronicle a supposed real-life event, individual, or group of people. Here are our favorite mockumentary films.

Bella Hoare: My family has run this bank since 1672 – I won’t apologise for being authentically posh

I meet Bella Hoare on a warm May morning in the garden of her thatched Georgian cottage on the Stourhead estate in Wiltshire, where her family have had a home for more than 300 years. Hoare, 50, appears suddenly from behind an ornamental fountain in jeans and white patched shirt, looking so much the spit of an en plein air artist you almost expect ...

The 20 best sitcom villains

Several great antagonists have emerged in sitcom history — many of whom threaten to steal the spotlight from the characters who are supposed to be the center of the audience’s sympathies and loyalties. These are the 20 best.

Cate Blanchett Blows Kisses as Apocalyptic Comedy ‘Rumours' Gets 4-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes Film Festival

Cate Blanchett blew kisses to the Cannes Film Festival audience as her new film, “Rumours,” earned a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night. The film’s directors — Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson — made a joint speech after the applause wrapped, thanking the audience and quoting their own film […]

The 25 best movie cameos by musicians

Sure, a lot of successful musicians want to try their hand at acting. Some have even succeeded quite well (Madonna, Jack Black). Others, maybe not so much.

27 Iconic Action Movie Quotes That Will Never Get Old

The difference between great action movies and just ok ones is definitely how quippy and quotable they are. Here's a list of the quotes we never get tired of in action movies.

Cannes' Animation Day Opens Doors for Artists Looking for Funding, Distribution, Sales Agents and Networking Opportunities

May 19 is Animation Day at Cannes, with a full day of programming that includes an animation showcase, a panel discussion and other networking opportunities. The event is held in partnership with the Marché du Film. The highlight of the program is the Annecy Animation Showcase, which spotlights five works-in-progress. Titles chosen for the event […]

'Stand by Me' Movie Cast: Through The Years

Here's another classic! Stand by Me is a coming-of-age comedy-drama movie based on the Stephen King novella The Body and was first released in 1986.Stand By Me Movie Cast Then & NowThe movie's plot depicts the narrator "Gordie Lachance" as he finds out his childhood friend "Chris Chambers" has died in a stabbing incident. He then reflects on a life-changing weekend spent with "Chris" and two other friends in childhood when they searched for a dead body.Where is the Stand By Me cast, now over 30 years after the movie came out? Find out in this gallery.

Jesse Plemons Tries to Unpack ‘Kinds of Kindness'

Jesse Plemons has become an undisputed auteur's favorite. The 36-year-old star's beguiling unshowiness onscreen has landed him memorable parts in films from Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master), Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, The Post), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, Killers of the Flower Moon), Charlie Kaufman (I'm Thinking of Ending Things), Adam McKay (Vice) and Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), among so many others. Arguably even more...

IF review – imaginary friends reunited in a kid-pleasing live-action fantasy

What if imaginary friends didn’t vanish into the murk of forgotten memories as soon as the child who conjured them grew up? What if the invisible bestie lingered on, trying hard not to be wounded by the rejection and waiting in vain to be of use once more? If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The central premise of American actor-director John Krasinski’s IF – his first family film after the horror movie double of A Quiet Place and its...

What time is 'American Idol' finale tonight? Top 3 contestants, guests, where to watch

Abi Carter, Jack Blocker, and Will Moseley will battle it one last time during the "American Idol" season 22 finale on Sunday May 19, 2024.

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to unionize following a three-day vote culminating on Saturday.

Swiss Films, Visions du Réel Give Voice to the Discriminated at First Cannes Docs Swiss Showcase

Ranked third in Europe for its yearly output of documentaries, according to the European Audiovisual Observatory, with more than 70 titles in 2023, the small but prolific filmmaking nation will unveil four of its most promising features at the Swiss Cannes Docs Showcase, May 19. The event is jointly organised by the national promotional agency […]

‘SNL' Season 49 Finale Sets Stage For Anniversary As Cast Leave Possible Goodbyes For Next Year

There are a plenty of longtime Saturday Night cast members, yet there were no big exits — or hints of departures — on tonight's Season 49 finale of the venerable NBC late-night program. No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was […]

Colm Tóibín reveals whether film for Brooklyn sequel is in the works

The Irish author also hinted where a third book on the life of Eilis Lacey might be set

Cannes Legend Jia Zhangke on His "Very Emotional" New Film ‘Caught by the Tides'

Across his 25-year career, Jia Zhangke has become the de facto face of independent-minded Chinese cinema - and the Cannes Film Festival has arguably been the most important institution to help him hoist that flag on the world stage. Beginning with his 2002 drama Unknown Pleasures, the 53-year-old auteur has landed in Cannes' main competition seven […]

Meet the unusual singer of 'The Code' - Eurovision winner Nemo Mettler

The films of Ridley Scott, ranked

Ridley Scott is pretty incredible. He’s been nominated for Best Director three times but is not merely resting on his laurels. Scott is in his 80s, but when will he retire?

It Feels Too Early For Network TV To Start Canceling Shows, But NBC Just Got The Ball Rolling

The TV season looks a bit different this year, given that the since-resolved SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes had an impact on programming this year. With most shows returning in February this year, we’re truly still in the thick of 2024 network programming. Delays or not though, it’s a bit early to be thinking about cancellations at this point. However, such decisions have already been made over at NBC, it seems. The company got the ball rolling by dropping the ax on two series that fell under the umbrella of unscripted content. NBC has officially canceled both "LA Fire and Rescue" and "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge." The news comes by way of Deadline, which laid out the network’s plans for games shows during the coming summer. Both of the discarded shows made their debuts in 2023, and each only had one season. A formal reason for their exclusions from the 2024 TV schedule have not been given by the entertainment conglomerate.

The making of Jimmy Anderson: ‘Like a golden nugget falling into your lap’

It all started with a phone call. “It was highly unusual for Val to ring me. In fact I don’t think she ever did before or since, that wasn’t her style at all,” says John Stanworth, recalling how Valerie Brown, the wife of the then captain of Burnley CC, Peter Brown, telephoned one Sunday evening in the late-90s. It would be a tipoff worth interrupting Antiques Roadshow. A different kind of rare and inestimable commodity was about to be...

31 Ridiculous Outfits From Movies Set In The Future

Movies set in the future often get things very wrong, and these outfits are no exception.

In ‘Blue Sun Palace,' U.S.-Made Critics Week Charmer, Constance Tsang Reframes the Chinese Immigrant Tale With Empathy – and a Stellar Cast

First-time feature director Constance Tsang makes a splash in Cannes with "Blue Sun Palace," the first U.S. film in Critics Week that is in the Mandarin Chinese language. Set in a massage parlor, staffed with Chinese immigrants, in Queens, New York, the melodramatic film tells of how the romantic relationship between a man and a […]

Zac Brown ‘Took the Steps Necessary' to Protect Family With Kelly Yazdi Lawsuit, Singer Says

Brown, who is separated from estranged wife Kelly Yazdi, tells Billboard he wishes to "protect my family from online harassment and speculation."

The week in TV: Better Off Dead?; Bridgerton; The Gathering; The Big Cigar – review

Better Off Dead? (BBC One) | iPlayer Bridgerton (Netflix) The Gathering (Channel 4) | channel4.com The Big Cigar (Apple TV+) Every so often, a documentary comes along that unnerves you so much you half-wish you hadn’t seen it. Better Off Dead? (BBC One) is one such programme. Presented by Silent Witness actor and disability activist Liz Carr, who’s had arthrogryposis – congenital joint contracture – since childhood, it delivers a passionate and...

Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d'Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki - arguably the most admired and influential living animation director - will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d'Or has been given to a group, which sits well with the […]

25 must-watch three-hour movies to help you pass the time

We're not talking about "The Godfather" or "Titanic". We know you've seen those. Here are 25 long hauls begging for your suddenly abundant spare time!

Bridgerton lead star claims Israel is committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coughlan discussed the potential repercussions of her stance on Palestine, especially amid the volatile backdrop of the entertainment industry.

‘Hamlet' Starring Riz Ahmed Bought by Focus Features for International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

Focus Features has bought international rights to “Hamlet,” Aneil Karia’s London-set modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s famed play starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Morfydd Clark (“Saint Maud,” “Rings of Power”) and Joe Alwyn (“Kinds of Kindness”) also star in the film, which wrapped production at the end of last year and was acquired by Focus Features some […]

German star at Cannes condemns ‘madness’ of protective culture for UK child actors

Is Britain leading the way in protecting young people and children from the potential traumas of working on a film set, or has it all gone far too far? Two of the most prominent European stars attending the Cannes film festival, both with high-profile premieres, have very different views. Franz Rogowski, the acclaimed German actor who plays a key role in Bird, British director Andrea Arnold’s contender for the top Palme d’Or prize, said this...

Jeff Daniels Feared ‘Dumb and Dumber' Toilet Scene Would "End" His Acting Career

Jeff Daniels is looking back at his time filming the infamous toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber and how he feared it would end his acting career. The actor, known for several of his more dramatic roles, recently told USA Today that even his agents warned him about taking on the role of Harry, the […]

'I Saw the TV Glow' director breaks down that emotional ending, teases potential sequel

"I Saw the TV Glow" director Jane Schoenbrun tells USA TODAY about the A24 movie's trans allegory, “truthful” ending and plans for a sequel.

Banks host K-pop concerts to improve brand image

Multiple commercial banks plan to host K-pop concerts beginning in June to capitalize on the global popularity of K-pop as a way to improve their respective brand images.

Saudi Arabia's Film AlUla Is "Moving Full Steam Ahead"

When asked to name her organization's biggest accomplishment so far, Charlene Deleon-Jones, the executive director for Film AlUla and Saudi Tourism leadership board member, doesn't hesitate to name-check Norah, the first Saudi film to crack the Cannes lineup. The Tawfik Alzaidi-helmed indie movie, which will compete in the fest's Un Certain Regard section, was shot in […]

Cannes ACID Opener ‘Kyuka' Sold to France, Greece and Benelux by Heretic (EXCLUSIVE)

Athens-based sales and production outfit Heretic has sold key territories on the Cannes Film Festival’s ACID sidebar opening film, Greece’s “Kyuka: Before Summer’s End.” Heretic has sealed distribution deals for France with The Dark, Benelux with Gusto Entertainment and Greece with Cinobo. Directed by feature debutant Kostis Charamountanis, who previously directed several acclaimed shorts, the […]

78 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Review: Captain America: The First Avenger is the MCU's unsung hero

Captain America: The First Avenger started it all for the MCU's Star-Spangled Man and it holds up incredibly well all these years later.

20 rom-coms that men like to watch

Who said rom-coms were only for women? Check out these 20 examples of the genre that everyone can enjoy.

23 films from the 1970s that still hold up

Harkening back to the 1970s — to many the best decade of American movies — here are a selection of films that hold up and are still worth watching (with little to no cringing).

The 32 greatest songs made for movies

They're cheesy, they're catchy, they're what make us love our favorite movies even more

The 10 most underrated Pete Townshend songs

From The Who’s forgotten singles to unsung solo gems, these are 10 classic Pete Townshend songs you’ll never hear on CSI

Winners of Eurovision, from ABBA to Celine Dion and Nemo