How Jordan Weiss found the confidence to direct ‘Sweethearts’
Jordan Weiss was waiting for someone to direct her screenplay.She and her best friend, Dan Brier, had sold their joint effort, the coming-of-age comedy “Sweethearts,”…
Living in Indian capital is like watching a dystopian film again and again
Getty ImagesPollution has disrupted transport services in DelhiWinter has come to Delhi and with it, a familiar sense of gloom. The sky here is grey…
‘Juror #2’ to stream on Max in December after brief theatrical release
Clint Eastwood’s legal drama “Juror #2” is set to debut on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service Max on Dec. 20, adding to the controversy over…
Al Jazeera 360 pushes back against Swedish claims film is ‘dangerous’ | News
The team behind an Al Jazeera 360 documentary has rejected claims by the Swedish prime minister that a film about child protection laws in Europe…
‘All We Imagine as Light’ review: Mumbai women forge bond
Life disappoints and, reliably, so do the movies. But then one comes along with the boldness to suggest there’s a connection in simply feeling the…
Stormtrooper helmet from original Star Wars film sells for eye-watering sum
A STORMTROOPER helmet from the original Star Wars film has sold for £325,000.It featured in the Jedi mind trick scene from 1977 movie, later renamed…
How BritBox drama ‘Sherwood’ portrays working class with care
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who wants class to be part of the diversity they see on TV. That’s one of the…
‘Dune: Prophecy’ review: Women lead and vie for power
Even before Denis Villeneuve’s big-screen, two-part 2021 film introduced it to moviegoers who had missed David Lynch’s enjoyably bonkers 1984 adaptation, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” had…
'Exhilarating' 2024 film 'destined to become a cult classic' now streaming for free
This future Irish classic is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and is a must-watch for anyone who's a fan of bold new music, riveting…
‘Allee Willis’ review: Late pop genius gets fitting tribute
At her height, all the record labels wanted songwriter Allee Willis. But labels in general were never her thing. She was a prolific, pioneering music…
Martha Stewart wants ‘version two’ of Netflix documentary
Martha Stewart thinks a second version of the buzzed-about Netflix documentary on her life needs to be made.The plainspoken lifestyle mogul, who has not held…
The academy has found its next Oscars host: Conan O’Brien
Emmy-winning talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien has been tapped to emcee the 97th Academy Awards, set for March 2, the academy announced Friday.…
Sydney Sweeney blasts ‘fake’ female empowerment in Hollywood
Sydney Sweeney, since her breakout role in HBO’s “Euphoria,” has worked to prove she has much more to offer than just her looks. The “White…
Oscar flashback: Jamie Foxx scores his first Oscar as Ray Charles
Jamie Foxx went into the 2005 Oscar ceremony the heavy favorite to win the lead actor award for his performance as Ray Charles in “Ray.”…
‘Heretic’ movie treats women as props, just like its villain
Warning: This column includes spoilers for the film “Heretic.” I went to see “Heretic” four days after the election. It was too soon.Drawn by the…
Horror film that's 'incredibly difficult watch' and had audiences leaving cinema now streaming
It was released to critical acclaim earlier this year but has also caused quite a stir among cinema-goers with reports of some walking out before…
‘Wicked’ dolls include link to porn site. Mattel apologizes
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an…
‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ actor Tony Todd dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows,…
‘The Piano Lesson’: Danielle Deadwyler back in Oscar race after snub
Danielle Deadwyler was not expecting to cry.The actor, who won accolades in 2022 for her heartbreaking performance as civil rights advocate Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till,”…
Margot Robbie, husband Tom Ackerley welcome baby boy: report
Margot Robbie has entered her motherhood era. The Oscar-nominated “Barbie” star and producer reportedly welcomed her first child with film producer husband Tom Ackerley. People…