Timothee Chalamet stars as a young Willy Wonka in Warner Bros.’ “Wonka.” Warner Bros. Discovery A younger, sweeter Willy Wonka enters theaters this weekend. Oh, and he does a lot more singing. Expectations are high that “Wonka” will deliver families to theaters, as the film has already generated goodwill with critics, scoring a clear “Fresh” … Read more
It’s just a woman trying on a fur coat alone in her room, and sampling a lipstick. It’s just a few friends discussing toothpaste orders over coffee in the kitchen. It’s just a housewife showing off her new garden and children’s pool, or a dad taking his kids fishing in a river. The crucial context … Read more
PARIS — An investigation was opened following the death last week of a French actress who was among those accusing movie star Gérard Depardieu of sexual misconduct, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday. Actress Emmanuelle Debever published a post on Facebook in 2019 that Depardieu had groped her in 1982 while they were acting together … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO — It was considered to be among the world’s most productive partnerships between an Indigenous chief and a Westerner. For five decades, the Amazonian tribal leader and Belgian film director enlisted presidents and royals, even Pope Francis, to improve the lives of Brazil’s Indigenous peoples and protect their lands. The pair befriended … Read more
Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and the ultimate staying-home one, “Home Alone,” are both being honored this year, selected for preservation in the National Film Registry They’re part of an annual group of 25 that this year spans more than 90 years of filmmaking. The 2023 … Read more
A blue and white checked gingham dress, worn by Judy Garland in the “Wizard of Oz,” hangs on display, Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bonhams in New York. Katie Vasquez | AP This “Wizard of Oz” dress could be off to see the auction house very soon. A federal judge in New York on Monday … Read more
Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs. It was closely followed by its release date and meme companion Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which scored … Read more
Golden Globe nominees announced Golden Globe nominees announced 10:13 The nominees for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled Monday morning, marking the official kickoff to Hollywood’s 2024 awards season. “Barbenheimer” dominated the list, as expected, with nine nods for “Barbie” and eight for “Oppenheimer.” The final season of “Succession” also led with nine … Read more
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in February ByThe Associated Press December 11, 2023, 7:46 AM FILE – Lupita Nyong’o poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ in London, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o will head … Read more
Isla Fisher has revealed the filthy habit she picked up growing up in Perth around her brothers that she needed to ditch to make it in Hollywood. Fisher’s Scottish parents moved her and her four brothers to Australia when she was six years old which is where she found her love for foul language. She … Read more
