‘Civil War’ triumphs at box office
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed…
How the most unnerving scene in ‘Civil War’ came together
Warning: The following contains spoilers for “Civil War.” America has been shattered in “Civil War.” An armed alliance between Texas and California known as the…
Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of filmmaking family, dies at 87
Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of husband Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of “Apocalypse Now,” and who…
‘Blackout’ review: Fessenden’s werewolf film is smart horror
Hard-drinking artist and itinerant contractor Charley (Alex Hurt) hasn’t been much of a morning person of late. Recalling the previous night’s events is a problem…
‘The People’s Joker’ review: An iconic villain, reimagined
The first lines that greet viewers of Vera Drew’s gonzo new film, “The People’s Joker,” are a necessary disclaimer meant to assure audiences (and whatever…
Jonathan Majors sentenced to probation in assault case
Jonathan Majors, the once in-demand actor best known for “Creed III” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” was sentenced to probation after he was found…
Amy Winehouse film: Paparazzi are the 'villains'
The director and star of a new biopic discuss filming the singer's career and turbulent life. Source link
Why HBO should save ‘Tokyo Vice’ from the chopping block
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone hankering for the next great HBO drama. It may already have come and gone: With Thursday’s finale,…
‘The First Omen’ review: A prequel that plays to the faithful
“The First Omen,” as it happens, is neither the first “Omen” (1976’s half-loved horror hit) nor the first “Omen” reboot (a misbegotten 2006 attempt). It’s…
‘Scoop’: Meet the women who orchestrated Prince Andrew’s interview
In 2019, Prince Andrew agreed to a sit-down interview with Emily Maitlis on “Newsnight,” a BBC current events program. The conversation was catastrophic for the…
‘The Beast’ review: Lovers can’t connect and AI is to blame
Whether it’s Charlie Chaplin literally trapped in the gears of industrialization in “Modern Times” or James Cameron crafting a gripping vision of robots enslaving us…
Motherland star lands huge film role after BBC series is axed amid fan outrage
Fans are still coming to terms with the news that Motherland won't be back again but Paul Ready - defeated Kevin Brady on the BBC…
Barbara Rush dead: ‘Peyton Place’ actor was 97
Barbara Rush, the Golden Globe-winning actor who starred in the sci-fi horror “It Came From Outer Space,” has died. She was 97. Claudia Cowan, Rush’s…
‘The Matrix’ reminds us why AI is so dangerous
When SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher addressed the audience gathered at the Shrine Auditorium during this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, she hammered home what many…
‘Wicked Little Letters’ review: A comedy a century too late
Women everywhere have many reasons to curse a blue streak. Countless reasons. They don’t need excuses, because sometimes cursing is fun. But if you need…
‘Femme’ review: Vengeance in the guise of erotic flirtation
The most revelatory aspect of the art of drag is how it lays bare the centrality of performance in our everyday lives. That’s most obvious…
‘La Chimera’ review: A sun-dappled Italian fable about loss
Time increases the monetary value of certain objects we leave behind. What was once brand new the years turn into antiques — like the Etruscan…
‘Dogman’ review: Director Luc Besson at his most unmuzzled
At their best, Luc Besson’s films occupy a different plane. His action-thrillers “The Professional” and “Lucy” may be set in our world, but the veteran…
Louis Gossett Jr. dead: ‘Officer and a Gentleman’ star broke barriers in Hollywood
Lou Gossett Jr. was still a teen, fresh off a successful Broadway run, when he landed at LAX and headed to Beverly Hills in a…
Pop-Tart movie trailer: ‘Unfrosted’ on Netflix stars Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld and his all-star cast are “drunk on sugar-power” in the new trailer for “Unfrosted,” a film that chronicles Pop-Tarts’ origin story. That’s how…