‘Inside Out 2’ review: Entertaining but a timid step forward
In 2015, director Pete Docter and Pixar gave us all a handy visual metaphor to talk about our emotions: Many a reaction meme was born…
Could a ballot measure gut California’s film/TV tax credit?
SACRAMENTO — Eager to negotiate a measure off the 2024 ballot that would make it harder to raise taxes, unions are alleging the initiative would end…
Review: Replacing Splash Mountain, Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure shines
Bay Lake, Fla. — As we dip into the bayou, the scene before us feels a tad mystical, all glowing fireflies with hues of blue…
Alex Gibney offers an intimate look at Paul Simon at work
“In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon,” Alex Gibney’s 3½-hour documentary about singer-songwriter Paul Simon — streaming in two parts on MGM+ — takes…
Bryan Lourd is one of Hollywood’s most powerful talent agents
The behind-the-scenes power of a Hollywood superagent such as Bryan Lourd manifests in different ways, depending on the day. One minute, he’s putting the world’s…
Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ leads the box office with $56 million debut
Two years after his infamous Oscars meltdown, Will Smith has slapped away lingering doubts about his career comeback. A rare bright spot in the sluggish…
‘Hacks’ on Max: How Season 3 finale threw perfect left hook
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who needs “Late Night With Deborah Vance” to go into production immediately. That’s because, as editor Matt…
‘I Used to Be Funny’ review: Indie star Sennott goes dark
Sam (Rachel Sennott) is depressed. Dissociative and disconnected, she spends her days bed-rotting, microwaving lunch meat and searching her name on Twitter. Never mind getting…
In 'Flipside,' the untold stories of a wanna-be documentarian coalesce into wisdom
Director Chris Wilcha assembles the movie — a gentle documentary about letting go of unconsummated dreams — from several unfinished ideas, some held for years.…
Why Dallas left film and chose to return to life as a sheep farmer at Towri Sheep Cheeses
In short: Dallas Davidson gave up the "glitzy" city life to return to work on her family's sheep farm.She said she made her decision after…
Next ‘Barbie’? Universal, Mattel making ‘Monster High’ movie
Fresh off the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel is partnering with Universal Pictures to develop another live-action film based on its top-selling dolls. The El…
Danny Feldman has gone big and bold at Pasadena Playhouse
Danny Feldman, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Oct. 4. Danny Feldman is experimenting in real time with how to make…
'In Our Day' sees a master returning to his usual elements — in endless variation
The South Korean director Hong Sang-soo works quickly and modestly, but the domestic scenes he constructs are packed with conversational density and intrigue. Source link
‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ review: Charms with retro-western poise
Some actors seem made for westerns, even if they rarely appear in them. Viggo Mortensen, stalwart leading man of weathered good looks and appealing reserve,…
Report: Los Angeles still owns film and TV despite rival markets
Los Angeles’ portion of the domestic film and TV economy shrank last year amid devastating industry struggles, but it remains by far the most powerful…
Elizabeth MacRae dead: ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Gomer Pyle’ star
Elizabeth “Betsy” MacRae Halsey, best known for her recurring roles on “General Hospital” and “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” has died at age 88. MacRae died Monday…
Gunze Offers GEOPLAS®, a Resource Recycling (Label to Label) Shrink Film to Achieve Horizontal Recycling
Article contentOSAKA, Japan — Gunze Limited (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Toshiyasu Saguchi) [TOKYO:3002] is pleased to announce that Gunze, in cooperation with Pietro Co., Ltd…
Richard Dreyfuss’ son distances himself from latest rant
It might have looked as if Ben Dreyfuss, the son of actor Richard Dreyfuss, distanced himself from his father’s latest controversy by light-heartedly addressing the…
Glen Powell said no to ‘Top Gun,’ so Tom Cruise rewrote role for him
Before Glen Powell was Hollywood’s most in-demand leading man, he spent years losing out on major roles. But when he finally got the call that…
Inside downfall of Cannes Film Festival as A-list stars left furious by influx of reality stars
CANNES Film Festival was once the Mediterranean jewel in Hollywood’s crown, with elite, A-List stars desperate to get an invite to the coveted red carpet…