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If the Cannes Film Festival were a building, it would be the Carlton.

The iconic hotel, with its Belle Époque balustrades and twin cupola domes, its combination of old world elegance and over-the-top extravagance, is a manifestation — in limestone, stucco and pink marble — of the Cannes festival brand. “I often hear people compare the Carlton to the Eiffel Tower,” says Carlton Hotel general manager Pierre-Louis Renou. “On one hand, it’s gigantic, but on the other so immaculate. It’s kind of a monument to the glamour of Cannes.”

The first-ever Cannes festival was held at the Carlton Casino in 1946 — well before they built the Palais — and the Carlton has played a supporting, occasionally starring, role in the history of the festival ever since. The first Cannes celebrity photo-op? The best promotional stunts? The biggest backroom deals? They all happened at the Carlton.

The Cannes Festival Launches in the Carlton...

Here’s Why Alfred Hitchcock Never Worked With Blonde Actress Marilyn Monroe (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Some directors leave a signature in every frame they shoot. Others are remembered for how they cast and shape their characters. Alfred Hitchcock, the so-called Master of Suspense and one of cinema’s most iconic directors, belonged firmly to the latter group. Among the various patterns that ran through his long career, his repeated choice to cast blonde women in key roles stands out the most. It became a signature of sorts that carried through his films, but more than a stylistic habit, it became something much deeper and, to be honest, more disturbing.

When Hitchcock’s Pattern Became A Habit

According to Far Out Magazine, this was not part of Hitchcock’s playbook from the very beginning. It happened when Madeleine Carroll took on the role of Pamela in The 39 Steps in 1935. The film marked a turning point,...

Alfred Hitchcock‘s To Catch a Thief will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a limited edition SteelBook 4K Ultra HD + Digital release on July 29 from Paramount.

The 1955 romantic suspense thriller is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision Hdr and 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio.

Special Features:

Audio Commentary by Hitchcock Historian Dr. Drew Casper Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin on To Catch a Thief Behind the Gates: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly Theatrical Trailer

Hitchcock directs from a script by frequent collaborator John Michael Hayes, based on David Dodge‘s 1952 novel of the same name.

Cary Grant and Grace Kelly star with Jessie Royce Landis and John Williams.

Reformed jewel thief John Robie (Grant) is suspected of a new rash of gem thefts in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, and he must set out to clear himself. Meeting pampered heiress Frances (Kelly), he sees a chance to bait the mysterious thief...

Katherine Kelly Lang has been dazzling fans lately with her social media posts informing folks of things like appearing in her first magazine cover and even unveiling an edgy new look. The Bold and the Beautiful star has promised many more magazine images and interviews as she’s entrenched in real-world fashion that’s comparable to the show’s fashion-themed setting. Now, she’s taking the fashion world by storm with a new project.

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Lang shared an Instagram post with film director Matteo Poddie and music agent and talent manager Alessio Filippelli that announced, “Beyond the Lens: Katherine Kelly Lang. A short fashion film—coming soon.” The post then included the credits: Directed by @matteo_poddie, Executive Project Director @ale_ssiofilippelli, Photography @raffaele.cerracchio, Glam @federicapazzaglia_makeup, Film set @_jeremytho_.”

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On Friday 9 May 2025, 5 broadcasts Princess Grace Of Monaco: The Reluctant Royal!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Princess Grace Of Monaco: The Reluctant Royal” promises to offer a fascinating look at the life of Grace Kelly, the iconic actress who captivated audiences in the 1950s. This episode will air on the 5th and aims to explore the early years of her career and the significant changes that followed her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

Viewers can expect to learn about Grace’s brief but impactful time in Hollywood, where she starred in a handful of classic films. Her talent and beauty made her a beloved figure in the film industry, but her life took a dramatic turn when she chose to leave it all behind for a royal life. The episode will delve into her decision to step away from acting and the challenges she faced as she...

A Look At The Top 10 Iconic Retro Actresses In Hollywood ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

No matter how much modern Hollywood dazzles us with its stars, especially the actresses, there’s hardly any doubt about the undeniable magic in the allure of its past. The iconic golden era blessed us with belles whose beauty wasn’t just admired but also became iconic. Even decades later, their effortless, natural elegance and screen presence have remained engraved in our memory, timeless in a way that transcends fashion or fame.

With all being said, this list celebrates ten of the most beautiful retro Hollywood actresses (both inside and out), whose undeniable legacy continues to enthrall viewers. From Audrey Hepburn’s graceful elegance to Marilyn Monroe’s sultry allure, these actresses remain eternal muses in the world of film and fashion alike.

1. Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

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Only two episodes remain for Season 26 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The penultimate episode, "Aperture", will air next Thursday, May 8. The episode looks to be taking a slightly different stylistic choice than the usual "crime happens team investigates, the team catches the perp, the perp goes to trial, the end" formula. In the promo, a neighbor across the street is witness to a crime while looking through a telescope. As Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and her team search to not only find the victim but the suspect, a dangerous world involving voyeurism unfolds. Soon, their witness begins to look like a perp. After strong ratings from the crossover with Law & Order, and ratings remain to be seen from last night's episode "Shock Collar" (emphasis on the shock), a slightly different kind of storytelling for the tail end of the season may be what continues to keep...

“Princess Grace Of Monaco: The Reluctant Royal” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. The documentary focuses on Grace Kelly, who lit up the silver screen for just six years before stepping into the role of a princess. It highlights her transition from a successful actress to the wife of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, showcasing the challenges and changes she faced.

As the documentary unfolds, it reveals the complexities of her life. Grace Kelly was not only a talented actress but also a woman who had to navigate the demands of royal life. The film delves into her early career, featuring clips from her iconic films and interviews that capture her charm and grace. Audiences will learn more about the decisions she made and the sacrifices she endured for love and duty.

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Alfred Hitchcock himself is already a Pop! along with Psycho‘s Norman Bates, and now two more of the Master of Suspense’s iconic characters are getting Funko treatment.

The Birds‘ Melanie Daniels and Rear Window‘s Jeff Jefferies are set to join the Pop! line in June.

Tippi Hedren played Melanie in The Birds, making her film debut opposite Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, and Suzanne Pleshette.

In the 1963 film, a couple strikes up a relationship after a chance meeting at a pet store, but paranoia and hysteria ensue when all the birds they encounter afterward become violent.

Jimmy Stewart starred as Jeff in Rear Window, appearing alongside Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr.

In the 1964 film, a bored photographer recovering from a broken leg passes the time by watching his neighbors and begins to suspect one of them of murder.

Both classics are among the Hitchcock...

Netflix, the streaming service famous for not streaming older movies and not bringing movies to the big screen, is – in a surprise twist – bringing a bunch of old movies to the big screen!

The Hollywood Reporter has announced this afternoon that the Netflix-owned Paris Theater in New York will be celebrating Alfred Hitchcock with screenings of 36 of his movies.

“The series — Hitch! The Original Cinema Influencer — will run May 16 to June 29 at the Paris Theater, which Netflix purchased in 2019,” THR details. “The films range from Hitchcock’s early works such as Blackmail to enduring hits such as Psycho and The Birds.”

In addition to the big screen series, a collection of classic Alfred Hitchcock films will be available to stream on Netflix in the US featuring some of his most iconic works starting June 1.

Here’s everything you need to know, straight from the Paris Theater…

The Paris Theater is proud to present Hitch!

Film directors are the masterminds behind the magic, the real wizards of the silver screen. While actors may get all the glory, it’s the directors who pull the strings, calling the shots (literally) and shaping the stories we love. From the old-school legends who defined cinema to the fresh talents shaking things up today, the film industry has been home to some of the most iconic filmmakers in history.

Some directors are known for their jaw-dropping action sequences, others for their mind-bending storytelling, and a few for making us cry into our popcorn. Whether it’s Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming adventures, Quentin Tarantino’s blood-soaked brilliance, or Christopher Nolan’s brain-busting timelines, each director brings something unique to the table. Here are 30 legendary directors from all over the world who spellbind us with their craft.

30. Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola in The Godfather Part III (Credits- Paramount)

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When you think of old-fashioned movie stars, few people are more apt to come to mind than Gary Cooper. Cooper was the embodiment of his name: a solid, straightforward presence who captured audience attention for decades. His career spanned from 1925 to 1961, and his legacy lives on more than sixty years later through his roles in classics like "The Pride of the Yankees," "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," and other Old Hollywood titles. Though he passed in 1961, Cooper's legend is such that he's never really left our minds, even as an avatar of old-fashioned masculinity without seeming a bit outsized or exaggerated. Cooper was a quintessentially American star, having won two Best Actor Oscars during his life as well. One of those Oscars was for the early-1940s title "Sergeant York," but it's the other film he won for that we'll discuss today.

As many classics as Cooper has, just one...

If someone were to build a machine that could create the perfect comedian for late-night television, it might spit someone out like John Mulaney. Born in Chicago in 1982, one of the first glimmers he had of his eventual hunger for the limelight was watching Ricky Ricardo perform with his band on reruns of “I Love Lucy” and both embracing and mocking that old-world sense of showmanship has been part of his charm ever since.

During his youth, Mulaney would also spend time watching archived episodes of “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, likely finding inspiration in Carson’s mix of childlike playfulness and debonaire affect. Whereas most stand-ups of his generation perform in casual threads, Mulaney is known for regularly donning a suit in both his specials and appearances, perhaps a nod to Carson or his own way of recognizing the importance of formality...

Quick LinksDial M for Murder Was Grace Kelly’s First Movie Working With Alfred HitchcockGrace Kelly Famously Gave up Acting After Her Marriage to the Prince of MonacoGrace Kelly May Have Starred in More Iconic Hitchcock Films Had She Not Retired

Dial M for Murder (1954) was a typical Alfred Hitchcock film made mid-career for the suspense icon. It was based on a play of the same name produced just two years prior and starred Grace Kelly and Ray Milland. The plot follows a London playboy intent on planning the perfect murder of his rich and unfaithful wife, played by Kelly. It would be hailed by critics upon its release, with a few mixed reviews. But overall, it became a staple in the Hitchcock canon.

Kelly would go on to become a regular in other Hitchcock films before she gave up acting entirely in 1956. She went down as being one of...

What would movies be about if not for love? Since well before the days of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in “Casablanca,” romance has driven countless classic stories, setting up some of the highest highs in cinematic history to follow. Be it Cary Grant and Grace Kelly seeing stars in “To Catch a Thief” or Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal disturbing diner patrons in “When Harry Met Sally,” the 20th century was chock full of iconic romances that helped humanity fall in love with the movies. Of course, those titles were dominated by white artists telling largely heteronormative tales — meaning many (but not all) of the best and most inclusive romances have arrived this millennium.

Now, the best romance movies of the 21st century both resonate and surprise, showing audiences characters they might recognize from their own lives in new and surprising ways. Yes, finding “the one” is exceedingly well-frequented thematic territory,...

Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" celebrates its 71st anniversary later this year, but rewatching it in March 2025, the movie plays differently than it ever has before.

If you've never seen it, or you need a refresher on the plot, the film stars James Stewart as a photographer who's broken his leg and is confined to his New York City apartment while he recovers. Bored out of his mind after having been there for weeks, he starts looking out his window and spying on his neighbors, only to notice some one of them participate in some ... suspicious activity, and he becomes obsessed with figuring out what's really going on.

Watching the film again this week, I was struck by how many similarities there are to what we're experiencing now. The modern equivalent of staring out the window at our neighbors seems to be looking into our phones, which give us a...

British royal family news reveals that royalists the world over are familiar with King Charles, and the former reigning monarch, his mother the late Queen Elizabeth.

The family’s trials and travails are well chronicled each and every day, especially the tawdry antics of failed Prince Harry and his first wife Meghan Markle. But Monaco’s royal family takes the cake in the royal scandal sweepstakes.

Known as the House of Grimaldi, the family have been in power since 1297, operating from the Palais Princier, a lavish fortress that looks out over the Mediterranean sea and the gambling mecca of Monte Carlo. Here’s a who’s who of the ultra glam royals who have been making headlines for centuries. That Is the Polar Opposite Of King

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene

Prince Albert is the reigning Prince of Monaco, born in 1958 to Prince Rainier and American movie star Grace Kelly.

Part of the reason "The Simpsons" has become the longest-running primetime scripted series is because it appeals to pretty much every demographic. As Charles Soloman, former LA Times animation critic, said during the documentary "The Simpsons: America's First Family," the show "reminded us that something that's really family entertainment will appeal to the least sophisticated member of the audience and the most sophisticated member of the audience on different levels." If you were an adult, you appreciated the sharp satire and the often strikingly emotional storylines that typically made for some of the best episodes of "The Simpsons." If you were a kid, you loved Bart's irreverence and anti-establishment antics, as well as Homer's dimwittedness.

An added bonus of being a kid and watching "The Simpsons," however, was that its humor often made you feel smarter. You didn't always get the references to "H.M.S. Pinafore" or the...

Mikey Madison Creates A Record With Her Oscars Win (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mikey Madison bagged the Best Actress Award for Anora at the 2025 Oscars. While congratulations have been pouring in for the young actress, she has also achieved a unique record for her kitty at the age of 25. Yes, you heard that right! She becomes the 9th youngest actress to win an Oscar.

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The other actresses who have found a place on this list include:

Marlee Matlin who won an Oscar at 21 for the 1986 film Children Of The Lesser God in the year 1987.

Jennifer Lawrence who won an Oscar at 22 for the 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook in the year 2013.

Trending Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody Lifts His 2nd Academy Award, Anora Leads With Most Wins – See Full List Of Winners Here! Oscars 2025: ‘Best Actor’ Adrien Brody Recreates History After 22 Years Of His First Award!

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The 2025 Best Actress Oscar race was one for the ages. Mikey Madison won the award Sunday night for Anora to enter the Oscar annals as one of the youngest champs in the category ever.

At 25 years and 342 days old, Madison is the ninth youngest Best Actress winner. She displaces Vivien Leigh from the top 10 youngest list. Leigh was 26 years and 116 days old when she won her first Oscar for 1939's Gone with the Wind. Here is the new youngest top 10 (their ages calculated at the time of the award):

1. Marlee Matlin, Children of a Lesser God (1986): 21 years, 218 days

2. Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook (2012): 22 years, 193 days

3. Janet Gaynor, 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise (1927/28): 22 years, 222 days

4. Joan Fontaine, Suspicion (1941): 24 years, 127 days

5. Audrey Hepburn, Roman Holiday (1953): 24 years, 325 days

6. Jennifer Jones, The Song of Bernadette (1943): 25 years, 0 days

7. Grace Kelly, The Country Girl (1954): 25 years, 138 days

8. Hilary Swank,...

One of the first rules Neil Cross gave his team when making Iris, the new thriller series he created for Sky U.K., was that the lead character should never drive a car with a roof. “If Grace Kelly wouldn’t drive it, neither should Iris,” says Cross, laughing.

After spending years in the grime of East London making Luther, the dark cop drama starring Idris Elba as a homicide detective with some very nasty personal demons, Cross was ready for something light and sunny. With Iris, which “to create a different kind of show… something my wife and I could enjoy with a glass of wine on the sofa.”

Iris exchanges Luther‘s cold and cloudy London for a sun-drenched Italian countryside — the show was shot largely in Sardina — and takes inspiration from the British spy and adventure shows of Cross’ youth, think The Saint or The Persuaders!, for its chase thriller plot line.

Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most prolific filmmakers during Hollywood's Golden Age who worked on numerous occasions with an array of iconic stars of the silver screen, such as Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, and Joan Fontaine. Out of all the notable names that the Master of Suspense collaborated with, James Stewart is one Hollywood legend who ranks as one of the director's best leading men.

The Chinese “Year of the (Wood) Snake” starts January 29, 2025, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts:

“…the holiday, also known as the ‘Spring Festival’, celebrates the arrival of spring and the start of a new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar…

“…in a year expected to be one of positive transformation with the shedding of the ego, letting go of the past, letting go of anger, letting go of love lost.

“The snake matches up with the years of people born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001…

“…with famous snakes in pop culture including Robert Downey Jr., Bob Dylan, Buzz Aldrin, Jack Kirby…

“…Audrey Hepburn, John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Tom Brady, J.K. Rowling, Linda McCartney, Tim Allen, Liv Tyler, Howard Hughes, Grace Kelly, Paul Simon, Dean Martin, Brooke Shields, Arthur C. Clarke, Elizabeth Olsen, Brie Larson…

“…Joan Crawford, Carole King, Elizabeth Hurley, Kim Basinger, Ernest Borgnine, Henry Fonda,...

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree — especially at the Oscars.

I’m Still Here‘s Fernanda Torres and Conclave‘s Isabella Rossellini joined their mothers, Fernanda Montenegro and Ingrid Bergman, respectively, as Oscar nominees on Thursday, becoming the fifth and sixth pairs of mother-daughter duos to be nominated for acting Oscars.

Torres, who cracked the top five in the Best Actress odds after her Golden Globe victory, is up for the award alongside Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), and Demi Moore (The Substance). The nomination comes 26 years after Montenegro was shortlisted in the same category for Central Station and lost to Shakespeare in Love‘s Gwyneth Paltrow.

Rossellini, 72, received her long-awaited maiden Oscar bid in Best Supporting Actress, where she was third in the odds, in Edward Berger‘s papal thriller. She faces Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked...

It’s clear Hollywood stylists worked through the holiday season, securing an abundance of high style in time for Jan. 5, from haute-couture gowns to bespoke suits and veritable piles of diamonds and status watches, all to ensure stars achieved maximum glamour at the 2025 Golden Globes.

Indeed, “glamour” was the word of the night, especially among actresses who embraced an old-Hollywood vibe, in looks that distinctly channeled 1950s or ’60s style, evoking the likes of Grace Kelly in High Society, Audrey Hepburn in Charade or Faye Dunaway in The Thomas Crown Affair. From hair and makeup to jewelry, the addition of evening gloves and exquisite satin gowns — some indeed taking their cues from archival designs — the women’s style at this year’s Globes felt equal parts captivating and sophisticated. When Wicked director Jon M. Chu accepted his award for cinematic and box office achievement, he mentioned the work of everyone...

Meryl Streep is the best of the best.

Her performance in Sophie’s Choice (1982) has been voted the greatest Oscar Best Actress winner ever, according to a Gold Derby ballot cast by 21 of our film experts, critics, and editors, who ranked all 97 movie champs.

Diane Keaton ranked second for Annie Hall (1977), with Jodie Foster following in third for The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Liza Minnelli for Cabaret (1972) and Vivien Leigh for A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) rounded out the top five.

At the bottom of the list of the Best Actress winners is Mary Pickford for Coquette (1929). Just above that film in the rankings are Luise Rainer for The Great Ziegfeld (1936), Helen Hayes for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1932), Loretta Young for The Farmer’s Daughter (1947), and Marie Dressler for Min and Bill (1931).

Another recent Gold Derby poll of cinema experts declared The Godfather (1972) as the greatest Best Picture Oscar winner of all...

The performance by Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice (1982) has been voted the greatest Oscar Best Actress winner ever. The results are from a recent Gold Derby ballot cast by 21 of our film experts and editors, who ranked all 97 movie champs.

Ranking in second place is Diane Keaton for Annie Hall (1977). Following in third place is Jodie Foster for The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Rounding out the top five are Liza Minnelli for Cabaret (1972), and Vivien Leigh for A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).

At the bottom of the list of the Best Actress winners is Mary Pickford for Coquette (1929). Just above that film in the rankings are Luise Rainer for The Great Ziegfeld (1936), Helen Hayes for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1932), Loretta Young for The Farmer’s Daughter (1947), and Marie Dressler for Min and Bill (1931).

Another recent poll had The Godfather (1972) declared as the greatest Best Picture Oscar winner of all time (view...

Our shoes are usually the last piece of an outfit. Some of us are guilty of grabbing the first pair before rushing out the door. Whether you have a capsule closet or jump on the latest try, every woman needs shoes that go with everything.

These shoes are the ultimate heroes of your closet. They’re versatile enough to be packed for a two-week vacation or thrown in your work tote, and they always look great. Their timeless design makes them seasonless, meaning you can wear them all year round, and they’ll never go out of style.

What we love about women’s shoes that go with everything is that they’re often the most comfortable. These shoes deserve a spot in your closet.

While ladies’ shoes go with everything, they’re not for everyone. You can curate this list to suit you by considering your lifestyle needs and personal style.

“The sun is sinking in the West / The cattle go down to the stream / The redwing settles in her nest / It’s time for a cowboy to dream.”

Those immortal lyrics from Paul Francis Webster kick off one of the loveliest scenes in movie history, from one of the greatest Westerns of all time: When Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson sing “My Rifle, My Pony, and Me” in “Rio Bravo” — a glorious moment when the plot of the movie more or less comes to a halt and you just spend some time hanging out with these characters and the extraordinary talents inhabiting them. After all, cinematic artistry expresses itself through so very much more than just plot. And the pleasures of cinema so much more than just the sum of “what advances the story.”

Victor Erice clearly feels the same way and pays magnificent tribute to this “Rio Bravo” moment...

Days of Our Lives fans have heard the name Catherina for about a year and a half. Konstantin used the “death” of his daughter to seek revenge on John Black, aka The Pawn, who allegedly killed her. He didn’t. Then, after Konstantin kicked the bucket, her name started popping up again when Cat Greene came on the scene. So it’s no surprise that Days has finally cast its Catherina, who’s alive and tangled up in Clyde’s web. Actress Susan Elena Matus debuted on the soap today.

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According to her website, Susan Elena Matus grew up in San Francisco. “Her father was a dance teacher from Nicaragua, while her mother once a rodeo queen, is of Danish descent.”

Matus graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where she earned the Charles Jehlinger Award. The...

Firecreek made it possible for audiences to see what it would have been like had High Noon been a James Stewart Western. Easily one of the most iconic Westerns of all time, High Noon is Gary Cooper's best-known work in Hollywood. Released in 1952, High Noon starred Cooper and Grace Kelly in a Western tale that wound up with a slew of Academy Award nominations and wins.

Directed by Fred Zinnemann, High Noon received praise for its unique take on the Western formula. In the movie, Cooper plays married town marshal Will Kane, who realizes that he's completely on his own against a gang of outlaws. Will's story sees him try to rally the townspeople to help, but his neighbors and friends aren't willing to take a stand. It's a darker look at the setting than many Western movies of the 1950s provided, but the arc it offered to its...

Although scarves may be accessories, they are essential and have their own category in most stores. Yes, they keep your neck and shoulders warm, but they also add dimensions to an outfit like no other accessory.

Many of the top movie moments are graced by scarves—they may even have revolved around them without us realizing it. There are probably hundreds of them out there, but here are our top five choices, from classics to contemporary.

5. Audrey Hepburn’s Stunning Red Scarf in Funny Face (1957)

The five-minute modeling montage of Greenwich Village intellectual turned model Jo Stockton (played by Audrey Hepburn) is an iconic scene.

In the 1957 movie “Funny Face,” Audrey Hepburn, as bookstore clerk turned fashion model Jo Stockton, wears a red scarf wrapped around her neck while dancing in Paris (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

But the scarf moment was when she was traipsing down the Daru steps of the Louvre,...

From the dazzling period costumes in West Side Story and Harriet to the looks in the magical world of Wicked, Academy Award-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell has shown that few artists weave as much versatility into their creative DNA. “I love period work and telling stories connected to history. What excited me about Wicked was designing a world rooted in period silhouettes while also creating a fantasy,” he says.

For the monumental task of transforming the beloved Broadway hit into two films, the designer says he drew upon a wealth of inspiration: “Wicked was about digging deep into where the original story came from. With the L. Frank Baum book, the 1939 film, Gregory Maguire’s Wicked and the Broadway musical, you’ve got four distinct expressions of the same story.” Maintaining the essence of the show while putting his own spin on it, Tazewell introduced a fresh perspective without entirely modernizing it.

It isn't often that the major film studios come together for a bigger purpose, but that's what just happened with the newly released set, Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection. Warner Bros. and Paramount Home Entertainment have partnered with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to release this limited edition coffee table book that contains the latest 4K Uhd transfers of six masterpieces by Alfred Hitchcock. The set covers arguably his greatest era, from 1953 to 1963, when he directed and released Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, North by Northwest, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds. It's one of the greatest runs from any filmmaker in history, and is collected now with a large number of special features.

The premium book style-packaging consists of rare photos, bios, trivia, and original cover art by renowned artist Tristan Eaton. It features over 15 hours of revealing bonus features, including Psycho Uncut (the extended version of the movie...

Earl Holliman, the actor best known for playing Angie Dickinson’s boss on the 1970s NBC cop drama Police Woman, has died. He was 96.

Holliman died Monday in hospice care at his home in Studio City, his spouse, Craig Curtis, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Holliman won a best supporting actor Golden Globe for portraying Katharine Hepburn’s girl-crazy kid brother in The Rainmaker (1956) — he beat out Elvis Presley for the role — and then appeared in another Burt Lancaster film, as Wyatt Earp’s assistant in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957).

In the George Stevens epic Giant (1956), the Louisiana native played the son-in-law of Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson’s characters, was the cook in Forbidden Planet (1956) and appeared as the brother of John Wayne, Dean Martin and Michael Anderson Jr. in Henry Hathaway’s The Sons of Katie Elder (1965).

Holliman also portrayed a man with amnesia in a deserted town...

Some big-name movie directors have tried their hand at music videos in between directing movies, including Spike Jonze, Paul Thomas Anderson and Martin Scorsese. Music videos offer directors a chance to try out some ideas in a shorter format. Rather than directing just one movie, a director could decide to shoot several music videos with different styles and different artists, just to keep things feeling fresh.

In some cases, Hollywood directors have helped create iconic music videos. The Beastie Boys, Michael Jackson and Madonna can all thank movie directors for some of their biggest hits, even if these directors have only tried out one or two music videos. For some directors, a music video can act as a warm-up for a movie, while others are just as involved in music videos as they are in movies.

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No matter whether your tastes tend toward Hollywood’s golden age or Broadway legends, sports history or high-end timepieces, the winter 2024 auction season is particularly rich in glamour, offering collectors a chance at snagging some truly museum worthy pieces.

High-wattage lots set for sale before the end of the year at five global auction houses include everything from a Bob Mackie dress Miley Cyrus wore at February’s Grammy Awards to a variety of watches owned by Tom Brady and the best actor Academy Award Humphrey Bogart won in 1952 for The African Queen. “Just as it is in Hollywood, the auction scene is abuzz with excitement over iconic pieces that epitomize glamour,” notes Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Beverly Hills-based Julien’s Auctions, which is hosting “A Week of Hollywood Legends,” the latest sale in its partnership with Turner Classic Movies, set for Dec. 10-13. The offerings range from...

Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly made just a handful of movies before transforming from a Hollywood princess into a real life one following her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. Let’s take a look back in the photo gallery above of all 11 of her films, ranked worst to best.

Kelly got her start performing onstage and in television before being drafted by Hollywood to appear in Henry Hathaway‘s ripped-from-the-headlines nail-biter “Fourteen Hours” (1951) when she was just 22-years-old. The next year found her starring as the concerned wife to an imperiled town marshal (Gary Cooper) in Fred Zinnemann‘s landmark western “High Noon” (1952).

She got her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for John Ford‘s adventure yarn “Mogambo” (1953), playing one of two love interests (along with Ava Gardner) to big game hunter Clark Gable. The next year, Kelly upset frontrunner Judy Garland, who made a massive comeback...

Mikey Madison has the potential to make history at the 2025 Oscars in Best Actress with Neon’s “Anora.” At the age of 25, she is receiving universal praise for her portrayal of the title character, a Brooklyn stripper who gets into a whirlwind, impetuous marriage. Sean Baker‘s wild romantic dramedy is continuing to gain massive buzz since winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and Madison is currently headlined at the top of the combined odds at Gold Derby to win Best Actress. Should it occur, she would be the ninth youngest Best Actress Oscar winner and the first since over a decade ago.

Let’s take a look at each of the first eight ingenues ahead who achieved this milestone:

Marlee Matlin

Won at age 21 years and 218 days for “Children of a Lesser God” (1986) on March 30, 1987.

Jennifer Lawrence

Won at age 22 years and 193 days for “Silver Linings Playbook...

Prior to joining the Royal Family, Meghan Markle worked in Hollywood as an actress, and briefly as one of those briefcase ladies on a game show.

She was still starring in a leading role in ‘Suits’ when she met and married Harry, prompting her to quit acting altogether. A bit like Grace Kelly in the beginning, but then the story turns.

Deciding that royal life is not for them, Harry and Meghan decided to move to California to build a different kind of life for their family. She and Harry may have lost their Hrh titles in doing so, but she gained something else, something she perhaps even cherishes more. The freedom to brand and style herself anyhow she wants.

Fashion Expert Weighs In On Princess Kate and Meghan Markle’s Differing Fashion Senses

According to fashion editor Amber Graafland, Kate and Meghan have very different tastes when it comes to modifying their attires.

The ‘doyenne of domesticity’ proves a blunt and at times frustratingly opaque yet always compelling subject in a new documentary

Who was the original influencer? Cases have been made for Paris Hilton, Anna Wintour, the British royal family, the first round of mommy bloggers, Andy Warhol, Grace Kelly, the Kardashians. But when it comes to leveraging the performance of one’s personal life to market an aesthetic, hinging business on pristine public brand, it’s tough to top Martha Stewart. As a new Netflix documentary directed by Rj Cutler argues, the “doyenne of domesticity” pioneered the art of selling a lifestyle – how to be an effortlessly chic hostess, a savvy cook, a glamorous gardener and a shrewd decorator, while still being a modern woman. Or, to put it in the parlance of the time during which she transformed her New York-centric catering business into a media empire: how to be...

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Clint Eastwood will premiere his fortieth feature directorial effort, "Juror #2," at the American Film Institute Festival. This feels like a landmark number. It's certainly a landmark achievement, given that Eastwood is 94 years old, an age at which most people are interred. So it's frankly despicable that Warner Bros-Discovery, headed by noted enemy of cinema David Zaslav, has chosen to unceremoniously dump "Juror #2" on 50 screens over its opening weekend, with no plans for expansion or an awards campaign.

While it's possible the film is not, in the eyes of its studio, an awards contender, it has a commercially viable hook (as evidenced by its compelling trailer) and a killer cast headed up by Nicholas Hoult. Moreover, it's a film by Clint Eastwood, a man whose films have earned WB loads of money over the last 50-plus years. He's had an office on the lot for nearly as long,...

“My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock” is Mark Cousins’ latest cine-essay, and it’s legitimately a film that can make you see the Master of Suspense’s work in a new way. Working not chronologically but thematically, Cousins finds connections among films made decades apart around the ideas Escape, Desire, Loneliness, Time, Fulfillment, and Height.

This is no Wikipedia-like film documentary as all too many are made these days. This is genuinely a film about looking: About seeing things you didn’t see before in some of the most watched films ever made. It’s a sensory and cinematic experience, and I wrote, when it premiered at the 2022 Telluride Film Festival, that it’s “what film documentaries should be.” And it’s all the more unique for having it feel like Hitchcock himself is narrating this, with impressionist Alistair McGowan delivering a remarkable voiceover performance that makes you think the director,...

Western movies have long been built on repeated tropes that define the genre. As the exciting stories of how cowboys, bandits, and outlaws make their way through a lawless life across the Wild West frontier, many tropes and cliches have reappeared time and time again to the point that they become readily associated with the genre itself. These tropes helped create a cinematic language for Western movies and helped them stand apart from other types of genre films.

Many of the best Western movies ever made were packed with tropes and cliches of the genre. The acclaimed collaborations of icons like John Wayne and John Ford would not have been possible without the foundations of the Western genre and the tropes and clichs that it embodied. From over-the-top brawls in dusty saloons to lone gunmen facing off against ruthless crooks in a lawless town, these tropes helped define Westerns.

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Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection will collect six of the Master of Suspense’s classics on 4K Ultra HD + Digital: Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, Vertigo, North By Northwest, Psycho, and The Birds.

Releasing on November 26 via Universal, the six-disc set is limited to 5,150. It’s housed in premium book-style packaging featuring artwork by Tristan Eaton along with photos, bios, and trivia.

In 1954’s Rear Window, “A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.”

It’s written by John Michael Hayes (To Catch a Thief), based on Cornell Woolrich’s 1942 short story “It Had to Be Murder.” James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr star.

Rear Window special features:

Audio commentary by Hitchcock’s Rear Window: The Well-Made Film author John Fawell Rear Window Ethics – 2000 documentary Conversation with Screenwriter John Michael...

There may not be a musical movie in existence with such a wealth of talent as there is in 1956's High Society, a rom-com musical directed by Charles Walters and produced by MGM. The film stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra as the main characters, with none other than Louis Armstrong featuring as himself as well. The mostly-original score was created by star composer Cole Porter, the great musical satirist of the rich and wealthy. Even the editing was done for the film by Ralph E. Winters, one of the great editors of the 50s and 60s with multiple Academy Awards to his name. If the old Hollywood studio system was a car factory, High Society would be about as Rolls-Royce a film as you can get.

Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most iconic directors in cinema history who delivered memorable classic films, including North by Northwest, Rear Window, and Notorious. The Master of Suspense was a cinematic genius in his own right, but one of the major elements of his massive success was the array of talented Hollywood stars he worked with, such as Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, and Ingrid Bergman.

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Killer Heat is a mystery crime thriller drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte from a screenplay co-written by Roberto Bentivegna and Matt Charman. Based on the 2021 short story titled The Jealousy Man by author Jo Nesbø, the Prime Video film is set on a Greek island and it follows the story of a troubled detective known as The Jealousy Man who is brought in to investigate the murder of one of twin brothers who were entangled in a love triangle. Killer Heat stars Shailene Woodley, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Richard Madden in the lead roles with Billy Clements, Manos Gavras, Abby Lee, Clare Holman, and Babou Ceesay. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Killer Heat here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix...

Kathryn Crosby, who starred in such films as Operation Mad Ball, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of a Murder before she curtailed her acting career as the wife of Hollywood legend Bing Crosby, has died. She was 90.

Crosby died peacefully at her home in Hillsborough, California, surrounded by her family, according to a family spokesperson.

Billed under her stage name, Kathryn Grant, the Houston native made five features for famed film noir director Phil Karlson, including Tight Spot (1955), The Phenix City Story (1955) and The Brothers Rico (1957).

She also played the younger sister of Martha Hyer’s character in another film noir, the Blake Edwards-directed Mister Cory (1957), starring Tony Curtis, and portrayed a budding trapeze artist in The Big Circus (1959), starring Victor Mature.

Soon after wrapping production in Spain with her turn as the damsel in distress Princess Parisa in the Ray Harryhausen fantasy The 7th Voyage of Sinbad...