Shirley MacLaine is making a ghastly racket. It sounds like a combination of retching and the “aack” noise that the protagonist of that old “Cathy” comic strip used to make whenever she was nauseated, horrified, infuriated or you name it. We’re discussing an encounter that MacLaine had with Donald Trump in the ’80s, when she went to look at an apartment in one of his buildings. “In his head, I could see he was undressing himself and me, and I got out of there very fast,” MacLaine writes in her new book, “The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories From This Marvelous Lifetime.”
MacLaine is even more animated when I ask her what she made of the real estate developer turned Maga leader. “Did you hear me shriek?” she asks. “I think that says it all.” She pauses for dramatic effect before delivering a final, emphatic: “Yuck!”
Even at 90, MacLaine,...
MacLaine is even more animated when I ask her what she made of the real estate developer turned Maga leader. “Did you hear me shriek?” she asks. “I think that says it all.” She pauses for dramatic effect before delivering a final, emphatic: “Yuck!”
Even at 90, MacLaine,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Wow, Shirley MacLaine is spilling the beans about some of her famous leading men, and she’s sure as hell not holding anything back. In her latest revelation, the iconic actress tells us all about the good, the bad and the ugly of Hollywood’s leading men at the height of her fame – and guess what? She had an affair with most of them.
Shirley MacLaine Opens Up About Her Long and Successful Acting Career
Shirley MacLaine is one of the last greats still alive that acted all the way from black and white to color television, and through the years, she’s remained as open as an open book.
She’s fashionable, she’s iconic, and she’s, best of all, a nontraditional woman at a time when the word “woke” hasn’t even started stirring from slumber.
While celebrity memoirs are now becoming a trend rather than a...
Shirley MacLaine Opens Up About Her Long and Successful Acting Career
Shirley MacLaine is one of the last greats still alive that acted all the way from black and white to color television, and through the years, she’s remained as open as an open book.
She’s fashionable, she’s iconic, and she’s, best of all, a nontraditional woman at a time when the word “woke” hasn’t even started stirring from slumber.
While celebrity memoirs are now becoming a trend rather than a...
- 10/21/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Actress Mitzi Gaynor — who gained fame starring in the 1958 war musical “South Pacific” — died on Thursday at the age of 93.
Gaynor’s managers, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, shared the news on Gaynor’s X account. The pair said the star “truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career” as well as the “great privilege of being an entertainer.” They further confirmed Gaynor died of natural causes.
“Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend, and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being. And she could cook, too!,” the managers said in their X tribute.
“We take great comfort in the fact that her creative legacy will endure through her many magical performances captured on film and video, through her recordings and especially through the love and support audiences around the world have shared so generously with her throughout her life and career,...
Gaynor’s managers, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, shared the news on Gaynor’s X account. The pair said the star “truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career” as well as the “great privilege of being an entertainer.” They further confirmed Gaynor died of natural causes.
“Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend, and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being. And she could cook, too!,” the managers said in their X tribute.
“We take great comfort in the fact that her creative legacy will endure through her many magical performances captured on film and video, through her recordings and especially through the love and support audiences around the world have shared so generously with her throughout her life and career,...
- 10/17/2024
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Double Oscar winner Jane Fonda was officially announced on Thursday as the 2025 Screen Actors Guild life achievement award recipient. The 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live on Netflix on Sunday, February 23.
Her career has spanned over six decades and has included two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, an Emmy Award, seven Golden Globes, the 2015 AFI Life Achievement Award and the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. Her film career has also included “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?,” “The China Syndrome,” “9 to 5,” and “On Golden Pond.”
SEEJane Fonda movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said “Jane Fonda is a trailblazer and an extraordinary talent; a dynamic force who has shaped the landscape of entertainment, advocacy and culture with unwavering passion. We honor Jane not only for her artistic brilliance but for the profound legacy of activism and empowerment she has created.
Her career has spanned over six decades and has included two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, an Emmy Award, seven Golden Globes, the 2015 AFI Life Achievement Award and the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. Her film career has also included “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?,” “The China Syndrome,” “9 to 5,” and “On Golden Pond.”
SEEJane Fonda movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said “Jane Fonda is a trailblazer and an extraordinary talent; a dynamic force who has shaped the landscape of entertainment, advocacy and culture with unwavering passion. We honor Jane not only for her artistic brilliance but for the profound legacy of activism and empowerment she has created.
- 10/17/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Cameron Diaz is going back to acting after a 10-year break. She’s starring in the appropriately titled Netflix movie, Back in Action, with Jamie Foxx. To celebrate Diaz’s big return, here are some of her movies, from comedies to musicals, streaming now.
1 ‘The Sweetest Thing’
Perhaps one of Diaz’s most well-known movies alongside The Holiday and Charlie’s Angels, The Sweetest Thing has Christina (Diaz) breaking her only dating rule. Soon she and her best friend, Courtney (Christina Applegate), are on a road trip to find love.
Watch The Sweetest Thing on Netflix.
2. Cameron Diaz movies streaming now: ‘My Sister’s Keeper’
Based on the Jodi Picoult novel, My Sister’s Keeper follows Anna (Abigail Breslin) as she sues her parents, Sara (Diaz) and Brian (Jason Patric), after being conceived as a marrow donor for her older sister, Kate, who has leukemia.
Directed by Nick Cassavetes of The Notebook fame,...
1 ‘The Sweetest Thing’
Perhaps one of Diaz’s most well-known movies alongside The Holiday and Charlie’s Angels, The Sweetest Thing has Christina (Diaz) breaking her only dating rule. Soon she and her best friend, Courtney (Christina Applegate), are on a road trip to find love.
Watch The Sweetest Thing on Netflix.
2. Cameron Diaz movies streaming now: ‘My Sister’s Keeper’
Based on the Jodi Picoult novel, My Sister’s Keeper follows Anna (Abigail Breslin) as she sues her parents, Sara (Diaz) and Brian (Jason Patric), after being conceived as a marrow donor for her older sister, Kate, who has leukemia.
Directed by Nick Cassavetes of The Notebook fame,...
- 10/17/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jane Pauley will anchor the CBS News Sunday Morning broadcast on October 13, 2024, airing from 9:00 to 10:30 Am Et. Journalist Bob Woodward will sit down with David Martin to discuss his new book, War, which covers Ukraine, the Middle East, and presidential politics. Actor Al Pacino will talk to Ben Mankiewicz about his […]
CBS News Sunday Morning October 13: Al Pacino, Shirley MacLaine, Bob Woodward...
CBS News Sunday Morning October 13: Al Pacino, Shirley MacLaine, Bob Woodward...
- 10/12/2024
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
Felissa Rose, Sadie Katz, James Pratt, Eva Hamilton, Lew Temple, Rufus Dorsey, Randy Charach
Michael Merino, ( Acceleration ), is set to deliver another spine-chilling thriller with his upcoming horror film, Texas Nightmare. Felissa Rose and Lew Temple ( The Walking Dead ) have joined the cast which already includes Sadie Katz, James Pratt, Eva Hamilton and Rufus Dorsey ( Pearl Harbor ).
Texas Nightmare is being produced by veteran producer Randy Charach, whose past credits include John Travolta’s The Fanatic, Beyond the Law with Steven Segal, and Wild Oats, with Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, and Shirley MacLaine.
The plot revolves around Angie (Katz), who, in order to complete a novel, heads to an isolated home in Texas Hill Country owned by a mysterious man named Tepes (Pratt). Soon she finds herself at the center of a life-and-death struggle.
Rounding out the cast is Chelsea Newman ( Nope ), Jon Castro ( Stitches ) and David E Bailey ( Clutch...
Michael Merino, ( Acceleration ), is set to deliver another spine-chilling thriller with his upcoming horror film, Texas Nightmare. Felissa Rose and Lew Temple ( The Walking Dead ) have joined the cast which already includes Sadie Katz, James Pratt, Eva Hamilton and Rufus Dorsey ( Pearl Harbor ).
Texas Nightmare is being produced by veteran producer Randy Charach, whose past credits include John Travolta’s The Fanatic, Beyond the Law with Steven Segal, and Wild Oats, with Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, and Shirley MacLaine.
The plot revolves around Angie (Katz), who, in order to complete a novel, heads to an isolated home in Texas Hill Country owned by a mysterious man named Tepes (Pratt). Soon she finds herself at the center of a life-and-death struggle.
Rounding out the cast is Chelsea Newman ( Nope ), Jon Castro ( Stitches ) and David E Bailey ( Clutch...
- 10/10/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Variety will publish its annual 10 Screenwriters to Watch list on Oct. 11 and recognize the honorees at this year’s Santa Fe International Film Festival. This year marks Variety’s inaugural partnership with Sfiff to present its annual Screenwriters to Watch list.
As Variety continues to celebrate up-and-coming scribes, the 10 selected will be spotlighted in a panel conversation at the festival Oct. 18, moderated by Variety senior focus editor Todd Gilchrist. Tickets are now available here.
“Variety is thrilled to partner with the Santa Fe International Film Festival in celebrating our 2024 screenwriters to watch,” Gilchrist said. “The individuals on this year’s list each come from different backgrounds with unique experiences and unique points of view, and they have already begun making waves with their undeniable creativity. We are proud to honor them in Santa Fe as the rest of the entertainment industry gets a look at who they are and what they can do.
As Variety continues to celebrate up-and-coming scribes, the 10 selected will be spotlighted in a panel conversation at the festival Oct. 18, moderated by Variety senior focus editor Todd Gilchrist. Tickets are now available here.
“Variety is thrilled to partner with the Santa Fe International Film Festival in celebrating our 2024 screenwriters to watch,” Gilchrist said. “The individuals on this year’s list each come from different backgrounds with unique experiences and unique points of view, and they have already begun making waves with their undeniable creativity. We are proud to honor them in Santa Fe as the rest of the entertainment industry gets a look at who they are and what they can do.
- 10/9/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Will there be room for two Oscar winners from the same movie this awards season?
Pedro Almodóvar’s exciting melodrama “The Room Next Door” is riding high after winning the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and Sony Pictures Classics is preparing for an aggressive awards campaign for the film. Variety has learned exclusively that the movie’s two Oscar-winning stars, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, will be positioned for lead actress consideration in the upcoming awards season. In addition, co-star John Turturro is set to campaign for his first Oscar bid in the best supporting actor category.
The film is adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel “What Are You Going Through” and tells the story of two women — war correspondent Martha, played by Swinton, and author Ingrid, portrayed by Moore — who reunite after many years under emotionally charged circumstances. The nuanced performances and intimate narrative have garnered critical acclaim.
Pedro Almodóvar’s exciting melodrama “The Room Next Door” is riding high after winning the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and Sony Pictures Classics is preparing for an aggressive awards campaign for the film. Variety has learned exclusively that the movie’s two Oscar-winning stars, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, will be positioned for lead actress consideration in the upcoming awards season. In addition, co-star John Turturro is set to campaign for his first Oscar bid in the best supporting actor category.
The film is adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel “What Are You Going Through” and tells the story of two women — war correspondent Martha, played by Swinton, and author Ingrid, portrayed by Moore — who reunite after many years under emotionally charged circumstances. The nuanced performances and intimate narrative have garnered critical acclaim.
- 9/15/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Alan Cumming, the charming Tony-winning, Emmy-winning host of the Peacock competition series “The Traitors,” will return as host of the AARP the Magazine’s 23rd annual Movies for Grownups Awards at a ceremony in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2025. The star-studded event recognizes the best TV, films and filmmakers of 2024, including Best Movie for Grownups, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Screenwriter, Best Ensemble and more.
The Career Achievement honor is the evening’s highest award, won last year by Jamie Lee Curtis (who went on to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as well). Among those previously honored have been George Clooney, Helen Mirren, Michael Douglas, Shirley MacLaine, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Robert Redford, Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro. The Career Achievement honoree and and the Movies for Grownups nominees will be announced at a later date.
Seeaarp Movies for Grownups Awards winners: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,...
The Career Achievement honor is the evening’s highest award, won last year by Jamie Lee Curtis (who went on to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as well). Among those previously honored have been George Clooney, Helen Mirren, Michael Douglas, Shirley MacLaine, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Robert Redford, Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro. The Career Achievement honoree and and the Movies for Grownups nominees will be announced at a later date.
Seeaarp Movies for Grownups Awards winners: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,...
- 9/9/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Julia Roberts is one of the most beloved actresses in Hollywood, and it’s no wonder she earned the nickname “America’s Sweetheart” because of her endearing movie roles and charming personality. But, before her global fame, she used to allegedly get picked on by a director.
Credits: Julia Roberts in Steel Magnolias / TriStar Pictures
It’s sad to think that she had to go through such a horrible time when she was still in the early days of her career. Being a newcomer in the business is always tough, but thankfully, she had her costars to support and defend her.
Herbert Ross Allegedly Hated Julia Roberts on the Set of Steel Magnolias
Sally Field played Julia Roberts’ onscreen mother in the 1989 romance drama Steel Magnolias, though her part extended beyond the camera when she had to protect the young star from the movie’s director, the late Herbert Ross.
In an interview with Vulture,...
Credits: Julia Roberts in Steel Magnolias / TriStar Pictures
It’s sad to think that she had to go through such a horrible time when she was still in the early days of her career. Being a newcomer in the business is always tough, but thankfully, she had her costars to support and defend her.
Herbert Ross Allegedly Hated Julia Roberts on the Set of Steel Magnolias
Sally Field played Julia Roberts’ onscreen mother in the 1989 romance drama Steel Magnolias, though her part extended beyond the camera when she had to protect the young star from the movie’s director, the late Herbert Ross.
In an interview with Vulture,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
“I pursued the glitz for a while. And I don’t regret it. But I know it wasn’t the real thing. It wasn’t the real thing.” This sentiment, which could almost be poetry or song lyrics, is spoken by Edna O’Brien in one of the final interviews she gave, which appears toward the end of director Sinéad O’Shea’s engaging documentary. “Glitz” is if anything an understatement: The film opens with something of a roll-call of O’Brien’s famous friends, showing the celebrated Irish author in her prime rubbing shoulders with the likes of Paul McCartney, Shirley MacLaine, Sean Connery, Jane Fonda, Judy Garland and Laurence Olivier. Indeed, she rubs more than shoulders with some of them: Romantic conquests include Robert Mitchum. Yowza.
After the razzle dazzle prologue to get newcomers interested with the promise of famous faces, the film proper begins, tracing O’Brien’s more humble roots in County Clare,...
After the razzle dazzle prologue to get newcomers interested with the promise of famous faces, the film proper begins, tracing O’Brien’s more humble roots in County Clare,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Catherine Bray
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jay Hayden has landed a recurring role in the CBS procedural FBI: International for Season 4.
Hayden is set to portray Agent Tyler Booth, an intelligent and charismatic agent in Budapest looking for assistance on a case, sources close to production tell Deadline. We hear he will debut in the latter part of the season.
Season 4 will return on October 15 with Jesse Lee Soffer taking over as series lead in the role of Wesley Mitchell, the new supervisory special agent and head of the International Fly Team following Luke Kleintank’s exit.
FBI: International is the third iteration of the FBI franchise and follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel throughout Europe with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be, putting their lives on the line to protect the U.
Hayden is set to portray Agent Tyler Booth, an intelligent and charismatic agent in Budapest looking for assistance on a case, sources close to production tell Deadline. We hear he will debut in the latter part of the season.
Season 4 will return on October 15 with Jesse Lee Soffer taking over as series lead in the role of Wesley Mitchell, the new supervisory special agent and head of the International Fly Team following Luke Kleintank’s exit.
FBI: International is the third iteration of the FBI franchise and follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel throughout Europe with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be, putting their lives on the line to protect the U.
- 9/3/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in April 2024. It has since been updated with new performances from Kidman.]
Nicole Kidman is the rare actress in the 21st century who, like the stars of Hollywood’s golden years, doesn’t disappear into roles so much as elevate films by her mere presence.
She’s certainly swung big at mainstream blockbusters (think: the “Aquaman” films) that might feel out of her step with her character-driven work elsewhere (like most of the films on the list that follows). But that’s because the Australian icon is unafraid of any role, whether stripping down her post-Oscar, A-lister veneer to film Lars von Trier’s Brechtian “Dogville” in Sweden, slipping into a bathtub with the 10-year-old possible reincarnation of her dead husband in Jonathan Glazer’s “Birth,” or, yes, donning a fake nose to play a suicidal Virginia Woolf for her Oscar-winning turn in “The Hours.”
On April 27 in Los Angeles, Nicole Kidman received the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, joining the ranks of Jane Fonda,...
Nicole Kidman is the rare actress in the 21st century who, like the stars of Hollywood’s golden years, doesn’t disappear into roles so much as elevate films by her mere presence.
She’s certainly swung big at mainstream blockbusters (think: the “Aquaman” films) that might feel out of her step with her character-driven work elsewhere (like most of the films on the list that follows). But that’s because the Australian icon is unafraid of any role, whether stripping down her post-Oscar, A-lister veneer to film Lars von Trier’s Brechtian “Dogville” in Sweden, slipping into a bathtub with the 10-year-old possible reincarnation of her dead husband in Jonathan Glazer’s “Birth,” or, yes, donning a fake nose to play a suicidal Virginia Woolf for her Oscar-winning turn in “The Hours.”
On April 27 in Los Angeles, Nicole Kidman received the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, joining the ranks of Jane Fonda,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Oasis gave us some of the most enduring classic rock songs of the 1990s, including “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” and “Champagne Supernova.” However, they were far from perfect. During the height of the band’s fame, a bizarre interview featuring Liam and Noel Gallagher became a single. It was an instant punchline that only gets funnier with time.
Oasis’ reunion could lead to a lot of angry fights
Some celebrity sibling duos become inexorably tied with each other, such as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Others, such as Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine, seem to keep their careers distant. The Gallaghers were each an important part of Oasis, with Liam as the lead singer and Noel as the lead songwriter. Despite this winning formation, the brothers infamously struggled to get along.
This led to one of the weirdest records of all time. Someone recorded a 14-minute fight between...
Oasis’ reunion could lead to a lot of angry fights
Some celebrity sibling duos become inexorably tied with each other, such as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Others, such as Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine, seem to keep their careers distant. The Gallaghers were each an important part of Oasis, with Liam as the lead singer and Noel as the lead songwriter. Despite this winning formation, the brothers infamously struggled to get along.
This led to one of the weirdest records of all time. Someone recorded a 14-minute fight between...
- 8/28/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“What we need is a hot, fresh, dead body. Preferably right here or very near to here.”
When last we checked in with Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), the podcasting detective trio of “Only Murders in the Building,” the Season 3 finale revealed Cliff (Wesley Taylor) as the murderer of Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd). The loyal residents of the seemingly cursed Arconia in New York City were set to celebrate solving another murder in their building. Then Charles’ longtime stunt double and friend, Sazz (Jane Lynch), was shot by an unknown suspect after entering Charles’ apartment in search of an expensive wine.
The cliffhanger ending left the trio in a state of suspense, with Sazz’s well-being unknown and the Hulu series audience left guessing about whether Charles was the intended target.
Yes, a possible new murder struck the Arconia yet again. But that’s just...
When last we checked in with Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), the podcasting detective trio of “Only Murders in the Building,” the Season 3 finale revealed Cliff (Wesley Taylor) as the murderer of Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd). The loyal residents of the seemingly cursed Arconia in New York City were set to celebrate solving another murder in their building. Then Charles’ longtime stunt double and friend, Sazz (Jane Lynch), was shot by an unknown suspect after entering Charles’ apartment in search of an expensive wine.
The cliffhanger ending left the trio in a state of suspense, with Sazz’s well-being unknown and the Hulu series audience left guessing about whether Charles was the intended target.
Yes, a possible new murder struck the Arconia yet again. But that’s just...
- 8/26/2024
- by Matthew Creith
- The Wrap
Alain Delon, the striking French leading man known for his uncommonly beautiful, coldly calculating villains in Le Samouraï and Purple Noon, has died. As confirmed by his family to France’s Afp news agency, Delon died Sunday after years of health complications stemming from a 2019 stroke. He was 88.An icon of French cinema,...
- 8/18/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Robert Downey Jr. is undeniably one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Despite a tumultuous past filled with challenges, he has managed to turn his life around, becoming one of the most beloved, respected, and influential actors in the industry.
The MCU played a significant role in revitalizing his career, with his portrayal of Iron Man catapulting him back into the spotlight. Since then, he has taken on numerous impressive roles, including Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s films and an Oscar-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. He’s also set to return to the MCU, this time as Doctor Doom.
But what about his personal life? In an older interview with GQ, Downey Jr. shared insights into his private world, including the TV shows and actors he admires. In this article, we’ll reveal Downey’s favorite shows and the performers he holds in high regard!
The interview happened a while back,...
The MCU played a significant role in revitalizing his career, with his portrayal of Iron Man catapulting him back into the spotlight. Since then, he has taken on numerous impressive roles, including Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s films and an Oscar-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. He’s also set to return to the MCU, this time as Doctor Doom.
But what about his personal life? In an older interview with GQ, Downey Jr. shared insights into his private world, including the TV shows and actors he admires. In this article, we’ll reveal Downey’s favorite shows and the performers he holds in high regard!
The interview happened a while back,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
We know that Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest Hollywood stars. Despite his turbulent past, which was filled with various problems, the actor has managed to stabilize his life and is now one of the most beloved and respected, as well as influential actors in Hollywood, which is absolutely great.
The MCU definitely helped revitalize his career, as the role of Iron Man helped him return to fame, but since then, he’s had numerous other impressive roles, including that of Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s movies and the Oscar-winning role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. We know that he is also returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom.
But, what about his private life? In an older interview with GQ, Downey Jr. answered numerous questions about his private life, and some of these were related to what kind of shows and actors he himself likes. In this article,...
The MCU definitely helped revitalize his career, as the role of Iron Man helped him return to fame, but since then, he’s had numerous other impressive roles, including that of Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s movies and the Oscar-winning role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. We know that he is also returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom.
But, what about his private life? In an older interview with GQ, Downey Jr. answered numerous questions about his private life, and some of these were related to what kind of shows and actors he himself likes. In this article,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Jay Kanter, the high-powered Hollywood agent who represented Marlon Brando, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe and served as the inspiration for Jack Lemmon’s character in the classic Billy Wilder film The Apartment, died Tuesday. He was 97.
Kanter died at his home in Beverly Hills, a spokesperson for the Independent Artist Group announced. His son Adam Kanter is a partner at Iag.
A favorite of mighty Music Corporation of America mogul Lew Wasserman, Kanter also spent seven years in England in the 1960s greenlighting European movies for Universal, produced films including the Elizabeth Taylor-starring X, Y and Zee (1972) and had a long business relationship with Alan Ladd Jr. at Fox and MGM.
When Brando was slumming around Paris after breaking out on Broadway in Streetcar Named Desire in the late 1940s, Kanter‚ then an McA junior agent, received a call from producer Stanley Kramer saying he wanted to hire...
Kanter died at his home in Beverly Hills, a spokesperson for the Independent Artist Group announced. His son Adam Kanter is a partner at Iag.
A favorite of mighty Music Corporation of America mogul Lew Wasserman, Kanter also spent seven years in England in the 1960s greenlighting European movies for Universal, produced films including the Elizabeth Taylor-starring X, Y and Zee (1972) and had a long business relationship with Alan Ladd Jr. at Fox and MGM.
When Brando was slumming around Paris after breaking out on Broadway in Streetcar Named Desire in the late 1940s, Kanter‚ then an McA junior agent, received a call from producer Stanley Kramer saying he wanted to hire...
- 8/7/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Can you predict which actor, actress or director will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2025 Golden Globes? Well, at least we hope CBS will allow them to bring back this coveted award. For the 2024 ceremony, new producers opted not to present the DeMille (for a film legend) or the Carol Burnett Award (for a TV icon).
If the award returns, the selection committee will likely announce their life achievement recipient in the next few weeks. Vote in our poll below featuring 20 people all over 50 who deserve recognition.
The most recent ceremony in 2023 featured a tribute to Eddie Murphy. Actress Jane Fonda received the DeMille two years before.
SEEGolden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award: History of every recipient
Here are the 20 men and women we are offering you as possibilities in our poll (vote below):
Julie Andrews
Angela Bassett
Mel Brooks
Sandra Bullock
Michael Caine
Cher
Glenn Close...
If the award returns, the selection committee will likely announce their life achievement recipient in the next few weeks. Vote in our poll below featuring 20 people all over 50 who deserve recognition.
The most recent ceremony in 2023 featured a tribute to Eddie Murphy. Actress Jane Fonda received the DeMille two years before.
SEEGolden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award: History of every recipient
Here are the 20 men and women we are offering you as possibilities in our poll (vote below):
Julie Andrews
Angela Bassett
Mel Brooks
Sandra Bullock
Michael Caine
Cher
Glenn Close...
- 7/31/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The Big Bang Theory featured actor Jim Parsons in the role of Sheldon Cooper, a genius scientist with an undying love for all things pop culture. In the series, Sheldon’s love for movies, comic books, and TV shows across the superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy genres is well-established.
Jim Parsons played the beloved Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory (Credit: CBS).
The two franchises Sheldon loves the most are Star Trek and Doctor Who. Throughout the series, Sheldon makes several references to these two franchises. However, Parsons himself isn’t a fan of the franchises and admitted the same during an interview. Here is what Parsons had to say about Sheldon’s love for pop culture differing from his own interests.
The Big Bang Theory Star Jim Parsons Hasn’t Watched Star Trek or Doctor Who
Jim Parsons became a household name for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper in...
Jim Parsons played the beloved Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory (Credit: CBS).
The two franchises Sheldon loves the most are Star Trek and Doctor Who. Throughout the series, Sheldon makes several references to these two franchises. However, Parsons himself isn’t a fan of the franchises and admitted the same during an interview. Here is what Parsons had to say about Sheldon’s love for pop culture differing from his own interests.
The Big Bang Theory Star Jim Parsons Hasn’t Watched Star Trek or Doctor Who
Jim Parsons became a household name for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper in...
- 7/30/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
We recently hosted a poll asking which TV legend should be the next person to receive the 2025 SAG life achievement award. The overwhelming top choice was Emmy and SAG winner Jean Smart. She received 31.84% of support among the 18 candidates we offered for consideration.
When we offered a similar poll last year, double Oscar winner Barbra Streisand was the top choice, and then she was indeed selected for this honor on the Screen Actors Guild Awards. We created a separate poll earlier this month about film legends with Meryl Streep receiving the most support over Glenn Close, Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange.
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. The 2025 ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year...
When we offered a similar poll last year, double Oscar winner Barbra Streisand was the top choice, and then she was indeed selected for this honor on the Screen Actors Guild Awards. We created a separate poll earlier this month about film legends with Meryl Streep receiving the most support over Glenn Close, Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange.
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. The 2025 ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year...
- 7/30/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Which TV legend should be the next person to receive the 2025 SAG life achievement award? When we offered a similar poll last year, double Oscar winner Barbra Streisand was the top choice, and then she was indeed selected for this honor on the Screen Actors Guild Awards. We created a separate poll earlier this month about film legends with Meryl Streep receiving the most support over Glenn Close, Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange.
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. The 2025 ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman...
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. The 2025 ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman...
- 7/26/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Which movie legend should be the next person to receive the 2025 SAG life achievement award? We recently offered a poll, which was won by three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep with 21.33% of support. She is just ahead of Glenn Close at 15.17%, Shirley MacLaine at 13.27% and Jessica Lange at 10.43%.
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. We will offer a separate poll coming up soon about possible TV stars who might receive this award. The 2025 Screen Actors Guild ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman (2018), Alan Alda (2019), Robert De Niro...
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. We will offer a separate poll coming up soon about possible TV stars who might receive this award. The 2025 Screen Actors Guild ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman (2018), Alan Alda (2019), Robert De Niro...
- 7/25/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
It was July 1994. The summer was sizzling. And so were cinemas. That’s truly no lie.
James Cameron’s action comedy flick “True Lies” opened in theaters on the 15th of the month, knocking “Forrest Gump” from the top of the box office chart in its second week. “True Lies” starred a pre-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as a U.S. government spy whose occupation is unbeknownst to his own family. (They think that he’s a salesman.) Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest movie stars on the planet at the time, thanks to a string of recent successes including 1988’s “Twins,” 1990’s “Total Recall” and 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” While “True Lies” was judged favorably by most critics, it was the bodybuilder-turned-actor’s onscreen wife Jamie Lee Curtis who received the bulk of the praise. Her nice but naive character was undergoing a midlife crisis, and Curtis injected her...
James Cameron’s action comedy flick “True Lies” opened in theaters on the 15th of the month, knocking “Forrest Gump” from the top of the box office chart in its second week. “True Lies” starred a pre-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as a U.S. government spy whose occupation is unbeknownst to his own family. (They think that he’s a salesman.) Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest movie stars on the planet at the time, thanks to a string of recent successes including 1988’s “Twins,” 1990’s “Total Recall” and 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” While “True Lies” was judged favorably by most critics, it was the bodybuilder-turned-actor’s onscreen wife Jamie Lee Curtis who received the bulk of the praise. Her nice but naive character was undergoing a midlife crisis, and Curtis injected her...
- 7/23/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Welcome back to Oscars Playback, in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng revisit Oscar ceremonies and winners of yesteryear. This week, we cover the 57th Academy Awards in 1985, honoring the films of 1984.
“Amadeus” topped the night with eight wins from a co-leading 11 nominations (tied with “A Passage to India”). The period drama nabbed Best Picture (the second of three Best Picture wins for producer Saul Zaentz), Best Director for Milos Forman and Best Actor for F. Murray Abaraham, who defeated co-star Tom Hulce. This marked the 12th and last time multiple performers from the same film were nominated for Best Actor.
See Oscars Playback: When ‘Terms of Endearment’ and Shirley MacLaine deserved this
But the ceremony might most be remembered for spawning the oft misquoted line, “You like me! You really like me!” What Sally Field, who won her second Best Actress statuette with “Places in the Heart,...
“Amadeus” topped the night with eight wins from a co-leading 11 nominations (tied with “A Passage to India”). The period drama nabbed Best Picture (the second of three Best Picture wins for producer Saul Zaentz), Best Director for Milos Forman and Best Actor for F. Murray Abaraham, who defeated co-star Tom Hulce. This marked the 12th and last time multiple performers from the same film were nominated for Best Actor.
See Oscars Playback: When ‘Terms of Endearment’ and Shirley MacLaine deserved this
But the ceremony might most be remembered for spawning the oft misquoted line, “You like me! You really like me!” What Sally Field, who won her second Best Actress statuette with “Places in the Heart,...
- 7/23/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Director Brad Furman has rounded out the cast for his indie drama People Not Places, scripted by his mother Ellen Brown Furman, with seven additions. They are Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King), Yul Vazquez (The Lost Bus), Laurence Mason (Tin Soldier), Obba Babatundé (S.W.A.T.), Joey Bicicchi (Tin Soldier), Colleen Camp (Amsterdam) and Olivia Jude.
Others rounding out the cast include Sam Jay (You People), Duke George, Wass Stevens (Lansky), Gregg Bello (Crown Vic) and Matthew J. Perry. As previously announced, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Dorff, Julia Mayorga and Allegra Leguizamo also star.
People Not Places watches as Clare (MacLaine), an elderly widow living in Atlantic City, meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.
Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film...
Others rounding out the cast include Sam Jay (You People), Duke George, Wass Stevens (Lansky), Gregg Bello (Crown Vic) and Matthew J. Perry. As previously announced, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Dorff, Julia Mayorga and Allegra Leguizamo also star.
People Not Places watches as Clare (MacLaine), an elderly widow living in Atlantic City, meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.
Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film...
- 7/19/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The American Film Institute will select its 50th life achievement award recipient in the next few months. We recently offered a poll about which epic actor should receive this AFI honor in 2025. Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins is your top choice with 20.33% of support based on our poll results.
In a separate poll, Francis Ford Coppola finished first ahead of Ron Howard and Ridley Scott among many possible directors. In another separate poll, we asked which legendary actress should receive this honor, with Glenn Close winning ahead of Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.
Here are the results of the poll following Hopkins in first place:
Robert Redford (19.51%)
Gene Hackman (13.01%)
Daniel Day-Lewis (12.20%)
Michael Caine (10.57%)
Tom Cruise (7.32%)
Samuel L. Jackson (4.88%)
Leonardo DiCaprio (4.88%)
Jeff Bridges (4.07%)
Brad Pitt (0.81%)
Bill Murray (0.81%)
Robert Duvall (0.81%)
Robert Downey, Jr. (0.81%)
Sean Penn (0.00%)
Eddie Murphy (0.00%)
Michael Keaton (0.00%)
See American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Starting in the early 1970s,...
In a separate poll, Francis Ford Coppola finished first ahead of Ron Howard and Ridley Scott among many possible directors. In another separate poll, we asked which legendary actress should receive this honor, with Glenn Close winning ahead of Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.
Here are the results of the poll following Hopkins in first place:
Robert Redford (19.51%)
Gene Hackman (13.01%)
Daniel Day-Lewis (12.20%)
Michael Caine (10.57%)
Tom Cruise (7.32%)
Samuel L. Jackson (4.88%)
Leonardo DiCaprio (4.88%)
Jeff Bridges (4.07%)
Brad Pitt (0.81%)
Bill Murray (0.81%)
Robert Duvall (0.81%)
Robert Downey, Jr. (0.81%)
Sean Penn (0.00%)
Eddie Murphy (0.00%)
Michael Keaton (0.00%)
See American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Starting in the early 1970s,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Welcome back to Oscars Playback, in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng revisit Oscar ceremonies and winners of yesteryear. This week, we cover the 56th Academy Awards in 1984, honoring the films of 1983.
On her fifth Best Actress nomination, Shirley MacLaine finally took home the coveted prize for “Terms of Endearment,” which scored five wins total, including Best Picture. Declaring “I deserve this” at the end of her speech, MacLaine defeated her onscreen daughter, Debra Winger, for the prize — the penultimate time a film has produced double Best Actress nominees. Did MacLaine deserve it over Winger? Would Winger have won in supporting? And will we ever see double Best Actress nominees again?
See Oscars Playback: When ‘Gandhi’ swept and even Meryl Streep’s competition wanted her to win
James L. Brooks won three awards for writing, producing and directing “Terms of Endearment,” which also yielded Jack Nicholson his second Oscar,...
On her fifth Best Actress nomination, Shirley MacLaine finally took home the coveted prize for “Terms of Endearment,” which scored five wins total, including Best Picture. Declaring “I deserve this” at the end of her speech, MacLaine defeated her onscreen daughter, Debra Winger, for the prize — the penultimate time a film has produced double Best Actress nominees. Did MacLaine deserve it over Winger? Would Winger have won in supporting? And will we ever see double Best Actress nominees again?
See Oscars Playback: When ‘Gandhi’ swept and even Meryl Streep’s competition wanted her to win
James L. Brooks won three awards for writing, producing and directing “Terms of Endearment,” which also yielded Jack Nicholson his second Oscar,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
In the summer of 2021, Christina Applegate revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since then, she has been candid about her experience and raising awareness about the autoimmune disease, and on Tuesday, the actress shared some things she’d like to do “with the days I have left in life.”
In a post shared to X, Applegate wrote, “There are things I want to do with the days I have left in life,” adding, “I want to work with Shirley MacLaine And do shots with cher! And yes my days are so big.
In a post shared to X, Applegate wrote, “There are things I want to do with the days I have left in life,” adding, “I want to work with Shirley MacLaine And do shots with cher! And yes my days are so big.
- 7/4/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Christina Applegate knows exactly what she wants to do amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis – she shared her list of wishes with family, friends, and fans on X on Wednesday July 3. “There are things I want to do with the days I have left in life,” she wrote for her 1.6 million followers. “I want to work with Shirley MacLaine.” “And do shots with Cher,” she added. “And yes my days are so big. Just saying.” There are things I want to do with the days I have left in life. I want to work with Shirley MacLaine And do shots with cher! And yes my days are so big. Just saying. — christina applegate (@1capplegate) July 3, 2024 It appears working with MacLaine may be at the top of Applegate’s list. Just last month, Applegate first posted about working with the six-time Academy Award nominee known for her roles in Terms of Endearment,...
- 7/3/2024
- TV Insider
Who will the American Film Institute select as its 50th life achievement award recipient? Which top director is the most likely choice to be honored in 2025? After reviewing the possible choices, be sure to vote in our poll below as to who you think should be the best selection. We will host two more separate polls about your favorite choices for actresses and actors soon.
Since AFI will be celebrating their 50th ceremony, we’re hoping it will be an undeniably great choice!
Starting in the early 1970s, the AFI started choosing actors, actresses and directors with recipients being director John Ford (1973), actor James Cagney (1974), director/actor Orson Welles (1975), director William Wyler (1976), actress Bette Davis (1977), actor Henry Fonda (1978) and director Alfred Hitchcock (1979).
SEEAmerican Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Past recipients still living (and therefore not eligible again) are: actor Jack Nicholson (1994), director Steven Spielberg (1995), actor/director Clint Eastwood (1996), director...
Since AFI will be celebrating their 50th ceremony, we’re hoping it will be an undeniably great choice!
Starting in the early 1970s, the AFI started choosing actors, actresses and directors with recipients being director John Ford (1973), actor James Cagney (1974), director/actor Orson Welles (1975), director William Wyler (1976), actress Bette Davis (1977), actor Henry Fonda (1978) and director Alfred Hitchcock (1979).
SEEAmerican Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Past recipients still living (and therefore not eligible again) are: actor Jack Nicholson (1994), director Steven Spielberg (1995), actor/director Clint Eastwood (1996), director...
- 7/1/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
“A Family Affair” is a new romantic comedy feature, directed by Richard Lagravenese, starring Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Zac Efron, Kathy Bates, Liza Koshy, Shirley MacLaine, Sherry Cola, Olivia Macklin, Wes Jetton, Ian Gregg and Sarah Baskin, now streaming on Netflix:
“…a surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss…
“…as they face the complications of love, sex and identity..”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…a surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss…
“…as they face the complications of love, sex and identity..”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 7/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Billy Wilder was the six-time Oscar winner who left behind a series of classically quotable features from Hollywood’s Golden Age, crafting sharp witted and darkly cynical stories that blended comedy and pathos in equal measure. Let’s take a look back at 25 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Wilder was born to a family of Austrian Jews in 1906. After working as a journalist, he developed an interest in filmmaking and collaborated on the silent feature “People on Sunday” (1929) with fellow rookies Fred Zinnemann, Robert Siodmak and Edgar G. Ulmer. With the rise of Adolph Hitler, Wilder fled to Paris, where he co-directed the feature “Mauvaise Graine” (1934). Tragically, his mother, stepfather and grandmother all died in the Holocaust.
After moving to Hollywood, Wilder enjoyed a successful career as a screenwriter, earning Oscar nominations for penning 1939’s “Ninotchka” and 1941’s “Hold Back the Dawn” and “Ball of Fire.” He...
Wilder was born to a family of Austrian Jews in 1906. After working as a journalist, he developed an interest in filmmaking and collaborated on the silent feature “People on Sunday” (1929) with fellow rookies Fred Zinnemann, Robert Siodmak and Edgar G. Ulmer. With the rise of Adolph Hitler, Wilder fled to Paris, where he co-directed the feature “Mauvaise Graine” (1934). Tragically, his mother, stepfather and grandmother all died in the Holocaust.
After moving to Hollywood, Wilder enjoyed a successful career as a screenwriter, earning Oscar nominations for penning 1939’s “Ninotchka” and 1941’s “Hold Back the Dawn” and “Ball of Fire.” He...
- 6/17/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The first couple times, he said no.
But like most people in the entertainment industry, Andy Zolot wasn’t working much. So when the offer came around again to work on an independent film starring Shirley MacLaine, he agreed.
“F*ck it,” he said. “It’s Shirley MacLaine. And I need the check.”
The film — “People Not Places” — offers a case study in the desperate state of the business.
The budget was probably too low, but Zolot hoped the production could pull off something special. He did not know how bad it would get once he and a couple dozen other crew members showed up for pre-production in March in Atlantic City, N.J.
The director, Brad Furman, came in late, blew off meetings, screamed at people and stalled on cost-reducing cuts to the script, according to five other crew members, many of whom asked not to be identified to avoid being sued.
But like most people in the entertainment industry, Andy Zolot wasn’t working much. So when the offer came around again to work on an independent film starring Shirley MacLaine, he agreed.
“F*ck it,” he said. “It’s Shirley MacLaine. And I need the check.”
The film — “People Not Places” — offers a case study in the desperate state of the business.
The budget was probably too low, but Zolot hoped the production could pull off something special. He did not know how bad it would get once he and a couple dozen other crew members showed up for pre-production in March in Atlantic City, N.J.
The director, Brad Furman, came in late, blew off meetings, screamed at people and stalled on cost-reducing cuts to the script, according to five other crew members, many of whom asked not to be identified to avoid being sued.
- 6/13/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Armando Silvestre, a busy actor in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema who appeared with Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine in Two Mules for Sister Sara, with Yul Brynner in Kings of the Sun and with Burt Lancaster in The Scalphunters, has died. He was 98.
Silvestre died June 2 in Coronado, California, a representative from the Aztlan Mortuary in nearby La Mesa told The Hollywood Reporter.
The powerfully built Silvestre made scores of films in Mexico, among them Here Comes Martin Corona (1952), Rossana (1953), Story of a Mink Coat (1955) with Silvia Pinal, La Sombra Vengadora (1956), The Miracle Roses (1960), Neutrón Contra el Dr. Caronte (1963), La Choca (1974) and Faith, Hope and Charity (1974).
He excelled in Westerns and action adventure movies early in his career en route to compiling more than 200 credits on IMDb.
Armando Silvestre Carrascosa was born in San Diego on Jan. 28, 1926, and raised in Tijuana. His younger brother was Eduardo Silvestre, winner of the Mr.
Silvestre died June 2 in Coronado, California, a representative from the Aztlan Mortuary in nearby La Mesa told The Hollywood Reporter.
The powerfully built Silvestre made scores of films in Mexico, among them Here Comes Martin Corona (1952), Rossana (1953), Story of a Mink Coat (1955) with Silvia Pinal, La Sombra Vengadora (1956), The Miracle Roses (1960), Neutrón Contra el Dr. Caronte (1963), La Choca (1974) and Faith, Hope and Charity (1974).
He excelled in Westerns and action adventure movies early in his career en route to compiling more than 200 credits on IMDb.
Armando Silvestre Carrascosa was born in San Diego on Jan. 28, 1926, and raised in Tijuana. His younger brother was Eduardo Silvestre, winner of the Mr.
- 6/12/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shirley MacLaine and Stephen Dorff are to star in 'People Not Places'.The pair have been cast in the indie film from director Brad Furman that has started production in New Jersey.The film tells the story of an elderly Atlantic City widow (MacLaine) as she meets a homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars.The duo bond over their shared loneliness as they face both his troubled past and her brief future.The filmmaker's mother Ellen Brown Furman has written the script while her son and Jess Fuerst are producing the picture for their Road Less Traveled Productions company.Brad told Deadline: "This is the opportunity of a lifetime, as I have been collaborating with both Shirley and Stephen in preparation on this film for years. I have had the privilege of working with incredible actors, and none have been more committed than these two, to their crafts and these roles.
- 6/11/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine (Terms of Endearment) and Stephen Dorff (True Detective) have entered production in New Jersey on People Not Places, an indie drama from director Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer).
Written by Ellen Brown Furman (The Infiltrator), the filmmaker’s mother, the film watches as an elderly widow (MacLaine) living in Atlantic City meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.
Brad Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film under their Road Less Traveled Productions banner. Jim Seibel and Kyle David Crosby are also producing.
Said Brad Furman in a statement to Deadline, “This is the opportunity of a lifetime, as I have been collaborating with...
Written by Ellen Brown Furman (The Infiltrator), the filmmaker’s mother, the film watches as an elderly widow (MacLaine) living in Atlantic City meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.
Brad Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film under their Road Less Traveled Productions banner. Jim Seibel and Kyle David Crosby are also producing.
Said Brad Furman in a statement to Deadline, “This is the opportunity of a lifetime, as I have been collaborating with...
- 6/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Black in Bernie Photo: Castle Rock Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock At the end of an experimental decade, director Richard Linklater returned to a story that had been rattling around his brain since the ‘90s. Written by Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly, the 1998 article “Midnight In The Garden Of East Texas” follows a mortician,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Jack Black in Bernie
Photo: Castle Rock Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock
At the end of an experimental decade, director Richard Linklater returned to a story that had been rattling around his brain since the ‘90s. Written by Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly, the 1998 article “Midnight In The Garden Of East Texas” follows a mortician,...
Photo: Castle Rock Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock
At the end of an experimental decade, director Richard Linklater returned to a story that had been rattling around his brain since the ‘90s. Written by Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly, the 1998 article “Midnight In The Garden Of East Texas” follows a mortician,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Diane Keaton has impressed the audience with remarkable performances in timeless classics like The Godfather, Manhattan, and Reds. She has quite the collection of awards to her name including some very prestigious ones and why wouldn’t she? She’s Diane Keaton, after all. Diane Keaton redefined the modern heroine in cinema and brought absolute authenticity to every character she set out to conquer.
A still from The Godfather (1972) | Paramount Pictures
One of the finest works of Diane Keaton’s career so far has got to be the 1977 film, Annie Hall, where she played the titular character. The actress’ performance was so raw and well-received that she went on to win her first and only Academy Award. However, she starred in yet another brilliant film in the same year that was equally deserving of the nomination and many fans believe that she should’ve won an Oscar for this film instead.
A still from The Godfather (1972) | Paramount Pictures
One of the finest works of Diane Keaton’s career so far has got to be the 1977 film, Annie Hall, where she played the titular character. The actress’ performance was so raw and well-received that she went on to win her first and only Academy Award. However, she starred in yet another brilliant film in the same year that was equally deserving of the nomination and many fans believe that she should’ve won an Oscar for this film instead.
- 6/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
“A Family Affair” is a new romantic comedy feature, directed by Richard Lagravenese, starring Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Zac Efron, Kathy Bates, Liza Koshy, Shirley MacLaine, Sherry Cola, Olivia Macklin, Wes Jetton, Ian Gregg and Sarah Baskin, streaming June 28, 2024 on Netflix:
“…a surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss…
“…as they face the complications of love, sex and identity..”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…a surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss…
“…as they face the complications of love, sex and identity..”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/29/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A ‘Self-Absorbed’ Zac Efron Falls for His Assistant’s Mom, Nicole Kidman, in ‘Family Affair’ Trailer
Boss turned stepdad? ? On Tuesday, Netflix released the trailer for the comedy film A Family Affair, out June 28, starring Zac Efron, Joey King, and Nicole Kidman in a less-than-ideal work-family situation.
The trailer opens with a scene of King’s character Zara — a day-to-day assistant to actor Chris Cole (Efron) — letting out a freaked-out yelp and passing out after walking in on her mom, Brooke (Kidman), in bed with Chris.
“Name the movie I won a Teen Choice Award for,” Efron tells Zara to make sure she’s conscious. Her response?...
The trailer opens with a scene of King’s character Zara — a day-to-day assistant to actor Chris Cole (Efron) — letting out a freaked-out yelp and passing out after walking in on her mom, Brooke (Kidman), in bed with Chris.
“Name the movie I won a Teen Choice Award for,” Efron tells Zara to make sure she’s conscious. Her response?...
- 5/29/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
It’s a new month and Netflix is here with some much-anticipated new original movies and TV shows. As always Netflix is proving itself by releasing compelling content month after month on its platform. This month is no different as there will be something new for everyone, from comedy to drama and action to fantasy. So, here are the best new original movies and shows coming on Netflix in June 2024.
Sweet Home Season 3 (June 6)
Sweet Tooth is coming to an end with its third and final season. Based on a DC comic book limited series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, the Netflix series is going to tell its final story on June 6. In Season 3 we will see Gus and his group of friends heading to Alaska to find his mother who is working to uncover the mystery behind the deadly Sick. In his journey to find answers he...
Sweet Home Season 3 (June 6)
Sweet Tooth is coming to an end with its third and final season. Based on a DC comic book limited series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, the Netflix series is going to tell its final story on June 6. In Season 3 we will see Gus and his group of friends heading to Alaska to find his mother who is working to uncover the mystery behind the deadly Sick. In his journey to find answers he...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Only Murders in the Building returns for season 4 on Hulu [Image @onlymurdershulu on Instagram]
Hulu has announced season 4 of Only Murders In The Building, along with its premiere date and a trailer, but who’s starring this time around?
Fans have so far enjoyed three seasons of Only Murders In The Building and are looking forward to season 4 on Hulu. Meanwhile, Hulu has confirmed season 4 of the comedy whodunit, famously starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Since the beginning of the series, the show has hired big names in Hollywood, but according to Hulu, this will be the “starriest season yet.” No doubt, fans are already pondering which big names will feature in the upcoming season of Only Murders In The Building.
More big-name stars in Only Murders In The Building season 4 Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin [Image @onlymurdershulu/Instagram]
As we reveal all we know so far about the upcoming fourth season of the comedy whodunit,...
Hulu has announced season 4 of Only Murders In The Building, along with its premiere date and a trailer, but who’s starring this time around?
Fans have so far enjoyed three seasons of Only Murders In The Building and are looking forward to season 4 on Hulu. Meanwhile, Hulu has confirmed season 4 of the comedy whodunit, famously starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Since the beginning of the series, the show has hired big names in Hollywood, but according to Hulu, this will be the “starriest season yet.” No doubt, fans are already pondering which big names will feature in the upcoming season of Only Murders In The Building.
More big-name stars in Only Murders In The Building season 4 Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin [Image @onlymurdershulu/Instagram]
As we reveal all we know so far about the upcoming fourth season of the comedy whodunit,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Anne Sewell
- Soap Opera Spy
How would you like to spend a special Mother’s Day with your Mom? Here’s a suggestion — why not sit down for a couple of hours and watch one of these movies that’s all about mothers, both terrific and horrible? Our ranked photo gallery above includes many fine suggestions, all of which feature an Oscar-winning performance by an actress who plays a mother where that role was pivotal to the plot.
Though there are thousands of films in which one character happens to be a mother, you won’t find them all on this list. Besides the fact that these 18 films contain a maternal performance that won an Academy Award, they show a wide array of what it means to be a mother. There’s the courageous mother, the inspirational mom, the loving mother and even the monstrous mother. Lead and supporting actresses include Shirley MacLaine, Frances McDormand,...
Though there are thousands of films in which one character happens to be a mother, you won’t find them all on this list. Besides the fact that these 18 films contain a maternal performance that won an Academy Award, they show a wide array of what it means to be a mother. There’s the courageous mother, the inspirational mom, the loving mother and even the monstrous mother. Lead and supporting actresses include Shirley MacLaine, Frances McDormand,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Earlier this year, I looked back at Shirley MacLaine’s Best Actress Oscar win for 1983’s “Terms of Endearment.” Just to quickly recap, she had everything working in her favor. She was a beloved and overdue veteran with a showy role in the year’s Best Picture. She had a couple of killer scenes. And there was just no one in the lineup who could challenge her. Shirley surely had it in the bag.
But the Best Supporting Actor win by MacLaine’s co-star Jack Nicholson is slightly more intriguing. He was already in possession of a Best Actor Oscar for 1975’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He risked splitting votes with a fellow cast mate (John Lithgow). And he was the only previous winner in the category. Wouldn’t it have made sense for the academy to try and spread the wealth?
To mark the 40th anniversary of his triumph,...
But the Best Supporting Actor win by MacLaine’s co-star Jack Nicholson is slightly more intriguing. He was already in possession of a Best Actor Oscar for 1975’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He risked splitting votes with a fellow cast mate (John Lithgow). And he was the only previous winner in the category. Wouldn’t it have made sense for the academy to try and spread the wealth?
To mark the 40th anniversary of his triumph,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
“I think it was Andy Warhol who said, “Make art and let others decide whether it is good or bad. But while they are deciding, make some more”.
That was the line with which Nicole Kidman ended her 15-minute acceptance speech after Meryl Streep had presented her with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award.
That is something that seems entirely appropriate for Kidman, who doesn’t seem to stop “making art,” taking risks at every turn, telling stories through her power not just as an actor, but also a producer dedicated to bringing those stories to screens big and small. At 56, she is on the younger side of the previous 48 recipients of this very high honor, the first Australian to receive it. And someone very much in the middle of creating those life achievements that led to last night’s honor at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where a large...
That was the line with which Nicole Kidman ended her 15-minute acceptance speech after Meryl Streep had presented her with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award.
That is something that seems entirely appropriate for Kidman, who doesn’t seem to stop “making art,” taking risks at every turn, telling stories through her power not just as an actor, but also a producer dedicated to bringing those stories to screens big and small. At 56, she is on the younger side of the previous 48 recipients of this very high honor, the first Australian to receive it. And someone very much in the middle of creating those life achievements that led to last night’s honor at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where a large...
- 4/28/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
After a year-long delay brought about by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Nicole Kidman is finally set to receive the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. The Oscar winner is the 49th overall recipient of this special honor, with the last one being Julie Andrews in 2022. Kidman’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep tasked to present.
Kidman is a five-time nominee at the Academy Awards, winning for Best Actress in the 2003 film “The Hours.” Her other nominations were for “Moulin Rouge!,” “Rabbit Hole,” “Lion” and “Being the Ricardos.” (She has also two Emmys on her mantel for producing and starring in “Big Little Lies.”) What do You think is her best movie performance of all time? Vote in our poll right here and then defend your choice down in the comments section:
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Kidman is a five-time nominee at the Academy Awards, winning for Best Actress in the 2003 film “The Hours.” Her other nominations were for “Moulin Rouge!,” “Rabbit Hole,” “Lion” and “Being the Ricardos.” (She has also two Emmys on her mantel for producing and starring in “Big Little Lies.”) What do You think is her best movie performance of all time? Vote in our poll right here and then defend your choice down in the comments section:
See American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Starting in the early 1970s,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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