This marks the world premiere week for Panama City-based Ana Endara‘s fiction feature debut at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (Centerpiece programme selection) with it’s European premiere set for San Sebastian next week. After cutting her teeth in the docu format, Endara digs into themes of isolation, connection and companionship with Beloved Tropic (aka Querido Trópico). Paulina García and Jenny Navarrete share the top-billing in the drama.
Set in Panama City and starring acclaimed Chilean actress Paulina García (Gloria), Querido Trópico explores the evolving relationship between two dissimilar lonely souls who form a touching and unexpected bond. Ana María is a Colombian immigrant facing status and financial challenges while harboring a secret.…...
Set in Panama City and starring acclaimed Chilean actress Paulina García (Gloria), Querido Trópico explores the evolving relationship between two dissimilar lonely souls who form a touching and unexpected bond. Ana María is a Colombian immigrant facing status and financial challenges while harboring a secret.…...
- 9/11/2024
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.com
Sydney Freeland’s “Rez Ball” is the perfect crowd-pleaser, blending drama, comedy and the excitement of competitive basketball into a slick and heartfelt package. Ten years after her Sundance debut “Drunktown’s Finest,” the writer-directed returns to her roots with this inspiring story of a Native high school basketball team trying to make it all the way to the championship. Like her first film, “Rez Ball” takes place on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico where opportunities are scarce and morale is low. Freeland and co-writer Sterlin Harjo deftly blend the often difficult truths of life on the reservation with an optimistic tone rooted in the continued resilience of the Navajo people.
Made in collaboration with the Navajo Nation Government on location in New Mexico, “Rez Ball” takes the time to show viewers the beauty of the land and its people. The film, based on author Michael Powell’s nonfiction...
Made in collaboration with the Navajo Nation Government on location in New Mexico, “Rez Ball” takes the time to show viewers the beauty of the land and its people. The film, based on author Michael Powell’s nonfiction...
- 9/11/2024
- by Jourdain Searles
- Indiewire
“We run fast, we shoot fast and we don’t ever stop,” Heather (Jessica Matten) tells her players on the Chuska Warriors about the style of basketball she’d like to see them play in “Rez Ball.” That directive may take a while to set in with her high school squad, but is director Sydney Freeland’s modus operandi from the jump of her third feature, an almost comically brisk but genuinely rousing underdog story.
The national anthem hasn’t stopped playing over the first game you see the Warriors in before both teams on the floor have reached 40 points. While mirroring the energy on the court, the sense of urgency would seem to come from the opportunity to reenvision the sports drama from the Indigenous perspective. Details such as having “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung in Navajo elevate a serviceable standard of the genre, while streaming on Netflix should actually...
The national anthem hasn’t stopped playing over the first game you see the Warriors in before both teams on the floor have reached 40 points. While mirroring the energy on the court, the sense of urgency would seem to come from the opportunity to reenvision the sports drama from the Indigenous perspective. Details such as having “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung in Navajo elevate a serviceable standard of the genre, while streaming on Netflix should actually...
- 9/11/2024
- by Stephen Saito
- Variety Film + TV
Screamin’ Scott Simon, who spent 52 years as the pianist of the energetic rock ’n’ roll and doo-wop group Sha Na Na, died Thursday in Ojai after a long battle with sinus cancer, his daughter Nina Simon announced. He was 75.
A member of Sha Na Na from 1970 until they quit touring in 2022, Simon sometimes played the piano with his feet as he belted out such hits as Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and Danny & the Juniors’ “At the Hop.”
Simon and Sha Na Na performed in the 1978 film adaptation of Grease as “Johnny Casino and the Gamblers,” playing six doo-wop numbers in the high school dance scenes.
Meanwhile, Simon partnered with Louis St. Louis to write “Sandy,” sung by John Travolta. The film’s soundtrack went on to become one of the top albums of all time, with sales of more than 30 million copies.
With the 1977 premiere of The Sha Na Na Show,...
A member of Sha Na Na from 1970 until they quit touring in 2022, Simon sometimes played the piano with his feet as he belted out such hits as Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and Danny & the Juniors’ “At the Hop.”
Simon and Sha Na Na performed in the 1978 film adaptation of Grease as “Johnny Casino and the Gamblers,” playing six doo-wop numbers in the high school dance scenes.
Meanwhile, Simon partnered with Louis St. Louis to write “Sandy,” sung by John Travolta. The film’s soundtrack went on to become one of the top albums of all time, with sales of more than 30 million copies.
With the 1977 premiere of The Sha Na Na Show,...
- 9/7/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nickelodeon has announced the addition of Modern Family, the 22-time Emmy Award-winning acclaimed comedy series, to its Nick at Nite programming lineup beginning Monday, September 9. All 11 seasons of Modern Family will debut in Nickelodeon’s nighttime programming block and air daily from 2-4 a.m. (Et/Pt).
The series joins a stellar roster of popular family comedies, including Emmy Award-winning shows Friends, Mike & Molly, and Mom, as well as beloved sitcoms Young Sheldon and The Neighborhood, and marks the first time the sitcom will air within Paramount’s family of brands.
“Nick at Nite is home to an exceptional roster of fan-favorite and critically acclaimed comedy series, including Friends, Mike & Molly, and Mom, and we are thrilled to have the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Modern Family join our nightly lineup,” said Rachel Crain, SVP, Programming & Content Strategy, Nickelodeon Networks.
“Our Nick at Nite viewers are sure to connect with the heartfelt authenticity,...
The series joins a stellar roster of popular family comedies, including Emmy Award-winning shows Friends, Mike & Molly, and Mom, as well as beloved sitcoms Young Sheldon and The Neighborhood, and marks the first time the sitcom will air within Paramount’s family of brands.
“Nick at Nite is home to an exceptional roster of fan-favorite and critically acclaimed comedy series, including Friends, Mike & Molly, and Mom, and we are thrilled to have the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Modern Family join our nightly lineup,” said Rachel Crain, SVP, Programming & Content Strategy, Nickelodeon Networks.
“Our Nick at Nite viewers are sure to connect with the heartfelt authenticity,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Fans of the Acorn TV cozy mystery series The Madame Blanc Mysteries get another season! The streamer hat bring so many many fantastic mysteries like Harry Wild, My Life Is Murder, and Agatha Raisin has announced Season 4.
Who is returning for the new season? In addition, how many episodes should viewers expect? Here are all the details fans need to know now.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries_Season 3, Episode 3- Photo Credit: Mark Cassar/AcornTV
Acorn TV Announces The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4
AMC Network’s Acorn TV has announced that The Madame Blanc Mysteries is back for Season 4. The series that takes place in the charming French town of Sainte Victoire is back for more mysteries that are curiously related to antiques.
Sally Lindsay, who created the series, is back as antiques expert/sleuth Jean White. Steve Edge returns as her sidekick taxi driver Dom Hayes. Sue Vincent, who is...
Who is returning for the new season? In addition, how many episodes should viewers expect? Here are all the details fans need to know now.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries_Season 3, Episode 3- Photo Credit: Mark Cassar/AcornTV
Acorn TV Announces The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4
AMC Network’s Acorn TV has announced that The Madame Blanc Mysteries is back for Season 4. The series that takes place in the charming French town of Sainte Victoire is back for more mysteries that are curiously related to antiques.
Sally Lindsay, who created the series, is back as antiques expert/sleuth Jean White. Steve Edge returns as her sidekick taxi driver Dom Hayes. Sue Vincent, who is...
- 9/2/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Rachael Ray has been making a comeback on television recently. However, her latest video on social media has fans concerned about the celebrity chef’s health. Several people believe she looked “unrecognizable” and hope that she’s okay. So, what’s up with Rachael Ray? Here is what we know.
Fans Want To Know ‘Is Rachael Ray Okay?’
On Saturday, Rachael Ray shared a new video on Instagram. In the clip, she made pollo al mattone, which is a seasoned roast chicken.
The 56-year-old celebrity chef was wearing a black button-up cardigan and jeans. She was wearing her glasses, which she usually leaves off during her cooking show. Rachael also neglected to put any makeup on.
Instagram/Rachael Ray
Fans jumped into the comment section to inquire about Rachael Ray’s well-being. “Are you ok, Rachael?” one fan asked. Another chimed in, “I didn’t even realize this was her.
Fans Want To Know ‘Is Rachael Ray Okay?’
On Saturday, Rachael Ray shared a new video on Instagram. In the clip, she made pollo al mattone, which is a seasoned roast chicken.
The 56-year-old celebrity chef was wearing a black button-up cardigan and jeans. She was wearing her glasses, which she usually leaves off during her cooking show. Rachael also neglected to put any makeup on.
Instagram/Rachael Ray
Fans jumped into the comment section to inquire about Rachael Ray’s well-being. “Are you ok, Rachael?” one fan asked. Another chimed in, “I didn’t even realize this was her.
- 9/2/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Over in the broadcast television world, it's cancellation jitters season as the networks start to announce all of the renewals and cancellations ahead of the reveal of their fall schedules. However, over here in Netflix Land, it's always cancellation jitters season.
Netflix has already handed out a number of renewals and cancellations in 2024, including axing Obliterated after one season and renewing Heartbreak High for a third and final season. But a handful of fan-favorite Netflix shows released this spring are still awaiting word on their fates. There's cause for concern for all of them (except one), though more than one should receive good news.
Here are three Netflix shows currently in the running for a renewal and an additional two that should be renewed but are looking more like cases for cancellation.
The Gentlemen The Gentlemen - Netflix
Since its premiere on Netflix on March 7, Guy Ritchie's crime series...
Netflix has already handed out a number of renewals and cancellations in 2024, including axing Obliterated after one season and renewing Heartbreak High for a third and final season. But a handful of fan-favorite Netflix shows released this spring are still awaiting word on their fates. There's cause for concern for all of them (except one), though more than one should receive good news.
Here are three Netflix shows currently in the running for a renewal and an additional two that should be renewed but are looking more like cases for cancellation.
The Gentlemen The Gentlemen - Netflix
Since its premiere on Netflix on March 7, Guy Ritchie's crime series...
- 8/30/2024
- by Reed Gaudens
- Netflix Life
AMC Networks’ Acorn TV and Channel 5 today announced the recommission of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, the much-loved crime drama created by and starring Sally Lindsay. The fourth season is currently in production.
Clapperboard and Saffron Cherry Productions (The World According to Grandpa) co-produce with Acorn Media Enterprises on board as an international distributor, holding exclusive rights worldwide except for the UK and Northern Ireland.
Photo Courtesy of Acorn TV
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4 returns to the wonderful world of Sainte Victoire, packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art, murder, mystery, sunshine, and laughter for seven episodes, including a Christmas special. Creator Sally Lindsay returns as Jean White, who is navigating a fledgling romance with her sidekick Dom Hayes, played by Steve Edge.
Co-writer Sue Vincent stars as mechanic Gloria Beaushaw, Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness reprise their roles as eccentric married couple Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James...
Clapperboard and Saffron Cherry Productions (The World According to Grandpa) co-produce with Acorn Media Enterprises on board as an international distributor, holding exclusive rights worldwide except for the UK and Northern Ireland.
Photo Courtesy of Acorn TV
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4 returns to the wonderful world of Sainte Victoire, packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art, murder, mystery, sunshine, and laughter for seven episodes, including a Christmas special. Creator Sally Lindsay returns as Jean White, who is navigating a fledgling romance with her sidekick Dom Hayes, played by Steve Edge.
Co-writer Sue Vincent stars as mechanic Gloria Beaushaw, Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness reprise their roles as eccentric married couple Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James...
- 8/29/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
It's been15 years since Modern Family premiered, so a good time to focus on how old the cast of this hit ABC comedy was then and now!
Some may have forgotten that the first episode of Modern Family had a twist at the end. It appeared to be a documentary focusing on three different families in various levels of marriage. The final scene revealed they were one large extended family of the Pritchetts.
For 11 seasons and 250 episodes, viewers loved to see the family grow amid various escapades and misadventures, but the family bond was always there. It was a big ratings hit and won five Emmys for Outstanding Comedy series to boot.
The show signed off in 2020, but the cast has reassembled for some commercials, so here's a look at how old they are now!
Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett Modern Family - "Good Grief" - It's another epic Halloween full of costumes,...
Some may have forgotten that the first episode of Modern Family had a twist at the end. It appeared to be a documentary focusing on three different families in various levels of marriage. The final scene revealed they were one large extended family of the Pritchetts.
For 11 seasons and 250 episodes, viewers loved to see the family grow amid various escapades and misadventures, but the family bond was always there. It was a big ratings hit and won five Emmys for Outstanding Comedy series to boot.
The show signed off in 2020, but the cast has reassembled for some commercials, so here's a look at how old they are now!
Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett Modern Family - "Good Grief" - It's another epic Halloween full of costumes,...
- 8/28/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Hidden Remote
Ben (Grant Rosenmeyer) is depressed. This is understandable. He used to be part of the team known as Sarah and Ben, famous for the Sarah and Ben books, but now there is no more Sarah and he seems to have no more purpose. What’s more, because she died of anaphylaxis, and has a sizeable insurance policy, there’s an ongoing police investigation in which he is a suspect, making it really hard for him to get any space. So he stays in bed, until his sister Gloria (Lucy DeVito) forces him out of it, still in his blanket, into a chair in the garden; and then he stays in his chair in the garden for three days. This, it is made clear to him, is not healthy. He needs to find something – anything – on which to focus so that he can reconnect with the world.
Of course, when he does.
Of course, when he does.
- 8/21/2024
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
We’re introduced to a young girl named Cléo, who lives in Paris with her father after losing her mother at a young age. Her nanny Gloria has been by her side for almost as long as she can remember, providing love and care. Gloria is originally from Cape Verde, but one day she receives tragic news: her own mother has passed, and Gloria must return home permanently to be there for her family.
This upsets the stable life little Cléo has known. To help ease the transition, her father arranges for her to visit Gloria in Cape Verde for the summer, hoping it will help the two adjust to their new circumstances. But Cléo struggles amid this change as she begins to understand that Gloria has commitments of her own. Living now in Gloria’s world, Cléo encounters relationships, traditions, and cultures unfamiliar to her. Through it all, she...
This upsets the stable life little Cléo has known. To help ease the transition, her father arranges for her to visit Gloria in Cape Verde for the summer, hoping it will help the two adjust to their new circumstances. But Cléo struggles amid this change as she begins to understand that Gloria has commitments of her own. Living now in Gloria’s world, Cléo encounters relationships, traditions, and cultures unfamiliar to her. Through it all, she...
- 8/20/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
A young woman sits on the beach in Orkney, the sea stretching out endlessly in front of her, a pair of headphones strapped to her ears, blaring electronic beats. We see this image repeated a couple of times in Nora Fingscheidt’s The Outrun and, in many ways, it represents the whole of the film—a conflict between the new and the old, the noise and motion of the modern world and space and stillness of the old. And then there’s the woman caught between these two converging currents, trying not to be pulled apart by them.
Rona (Saoirse Ronan) is a recovering alcoholic who’s returned to her familial home in Orkney after spinning out of control as a biology student in London. The story flows seamlessly back and forth between this newly sober chapter of her life and flashes of her time in London. At first, it...
Rona (Saoirse Ronan) is a recovering alcoholic who’s returned to her familial home in Orkney after spinning out of control as a biology student in London. The story flows seamlessly back and forth between this newly sober chapter of her life and flashes of her time in London. At first, it...
- 8/18/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
Julie Bowen recently appeared on the “90210Mg” podcast and called out the press for pitting her and Sofía Vergara against one another during their tenure on “Modern Family.” Both actors were series regulars on the ABC sitcom for its entire 11-season run from 2009 to 2020. Bowen won two Emmys for supporting actress in a comedy series thanks to her performance as Claire Dunphy.
“I felt it on ‘Modern Family.’ The press kept trying to make me and Sofía sort of Betty and Veronica,” Bowen said about the invented rivalry the tabloids created between the “Modern Family” co-stars, adding that the press “were determined to pit us against each other, like we hated each other.”
“There’s this scarcity mindset that there’s only one woman that can be happy at a time,” Bowen added. “I was like, ‘Oh no, I love Sofía. I love how different we are. She is funny and self-effacing and bawdy,...
“I felt it on ‘Modern Family.’ The press kept trying to make me and Sofía sort of Betty and Veronica,” Bowen said about the invented rivalry the tabloids created between the “Modern Family” co-stars, adding that the press “were determined to pit us against each other, like we hated each other.”
“There’s this scarcity mindset that there’s only one woman that can be happy at a time,” Bowen added. “I was like, ‘Oh no, I love Sofía. I love how different we are. She is funny and self-effacing and bawdy,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
In 2019, Jennifer Lopez rang in her 50th birthday surrounded by her friends, family, and boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez. Attendees said the party was a raucous celebration of Lopez, with people dancing until the early hours of the morning. Before the party began in earnest, Rodriguez took time to give a romantic speech about his girlfriend.
Alex Rodriguez gave a romantic speech about Jennifer Lopez on her birthday
In 2019, Lopez celebrated her 50th birthday at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s estate in Miami. Her closest friends were in attendance and they watched as Rodriguez gave a speech about his girlfriend.
“Right before the buffet stations opened, Alex made a toast,” a source told People. “He thanked the Estefans for having them and said how proud he is of Jennifer on this tour.”
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Tao Group
Ryan Seacrest was at the party and planned...
Alex Rodriguez gave a romantic speech about Jennifer Lopez on her birthday
In 2019, Lopez celebrated her 50th birthday at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s estate in Miami. Her closest friends were in attendance and they watched as Rodriguez gave a speech about his girlfriend.
“Right before the buffet stations opened, Alex made a toast,” a source told People. “He thanked the Estefans for having them and said how proud he is of Jennifer on this tour.”
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Tao Group
Ryan Seacrest was at the party and planned...
- 8/15/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s official: Jana Duggar will be a married woman soon enough. Last month, rumors swirled that 34-year-old Jana had finally found her special someone when she appeared in family photos sporting an engagement ring. Jana opted not to confirm or deny her engagement, but plenty of clues suggested she had finally found love. Now the secret is out. A marriage license has been issued to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s eldest daughter. Jana Duggar is finally getting married.
Jana Duggar will marry Stephen Wissmann
In a shocking twist, the Jana Duggar marriage rumors are finally true. Jana has not officially announced her engagement. Still, the state of Arkansas issued a marriage license, suggesting the eldest Duggar daughter will be tying the knot sometime in the next 60 days. So, who exactly is her future husband?
Jana Duggar | TLC/YouTube
According to the official documents, Jana Duggar will wed Stephen Wissmann,...
Jana Duggar will marry Stephen Wissmann
In a shocking twist, the Jana Duggar marriage rumors are finally true. Jana has not officially announced her engagement. Still, the state of Arkansas issued a marriage license, suggesting the eldest Duggar daughter will be tying the knot sometime in the next 60 days. So, who exactly is her future husband?
Jana Duggar | TLC/YouTube
According to the official documents, Jana Duggar will wed Stephen Wissmann,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gena Rowlands, a celebrated actress with a career spanning over six decades, is best known for her compelling performances in a series of films that have left a mark on American cinema.
As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, Rowlands died at 94.
The legendary actress had Alzheimer’s disease, but her cause of death has not been disclosed.
Her collaborations with her husband, the acclaimed independent filmmaker John Cassavetes, resulted in some of their era’s most powerful and critically acclaimed films.
Following her death, many film watchers are wondering which of her films to stream.
Below is a ranking of five of Rowlands’ best movies based on their critical acclaim and lasting impact on film history.
Gena Rowlands’ best movies to watch
A Woman Under the Influence (1974) is often regarded as Rowlands’ most iconic role; the movie profoundly explores mental illness and domestic life.
Directed by John Cassavetes, the...
As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, Rowlands died at 94.
The legendary actress had Alzheimer’s disease, but her cause of death has not been disclosed.
Her collaborations with her husband, the acclaimed independent filmmaker John Cassavetes, resulted in some of their era’s most powerful and critically acclaimed films.
Following her death, many film watchers are wondering which of her films to stream.
Below is a ranking of five of Rowlands’ best movies based on their critical acclaim and lasting impact on film history.
Gena Rowlands’ best movies to watch
A Woman Under the Influence (1974) is often regarded as Rowlands’ most iconic role; the movie profoundly explores mental illness and domestic life.
Directed by John Cassavetes, the...
- 8/15/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Gena Rowlands, the celebrated actress and muse of John Cassavetes, whose raw talent in films like Faces, A Woman Under the Influence, Opening Night, and Gloria secured her place among the greats of cinema, passed away on Wednesday at 94.
The actress died at her home in Indian Wells, California, surrounded by her family.
Rowlands was a groundbreaking actress renowned for her intense and emotionally charged performances.
Her portrayal of complex, often troubled women in films like A Woman Under the Influence and Opening Night earned her critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.
Rowlands’ fearless approach to acting broke new ground in portraying raw, unfiltered human emotions on screen.
Beyond her work with Cassavetes, she also enjoyed a successful career in television and other films, leaving a lasting legacy that includes her children.
Gena Rowlands’s children are all Hollywood stars
Nick Cassavetes is perhaps the most well-known among her children.
The actress died at her home in Indian Wells, California, surrounded by her family.
Rowlands was a groundbreaking actress renowned for her intense and emotionally charged performances.
Her portrayal of complex, often troubled women in films like A Woman Under the Influence and Opening Night earned her critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.
Rowlands’ fearless approach to acting broke new ground in portraying raw, unfiltered human emotions on screen.
Beyond her work with Cassavetes, she also enjoyed a successful career in television and other films, leaving a lasting legacy that includes her children.
Gena Rowlands’s children are all Hollywood stars
Nick Cassavetes is perhaps the most well-known among her children.
- 8/15/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Subtle yet tough and fearless, the actor blazed a trail through American movies in the 70s – in particular in close collaboration with her husband John Cassavetes
• Gena Rowlands, star of A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria, dies at 94
‘I was always a Broad! I can’t stand the sight of Milk!” This is Gena Rowlands at her awe-inspiring toughest in John Cassavetes’ extraordinary drama-thriller Gloria from 1980. She is sexy, smart, a match for any man. Rowlands was a strong, passionate heroine in the tradition of Barbara Stanwyck, Bette Davis and Lauren Bacall. In fact, her director-husband John Cassavetes was in some ways Bogart to her Bacall. Rowlands staked a claim to the male prerogative of being sensual, dangerous and damaged; a natural survivor. In Gloria, and also in Woody Allen’s Another Woman (1988), in which she plays a severe philosophy professor, Rowlands wears a belted trenchcoat, the kind that Bogart would wear.
• Gena Rowlands, star of A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria, dies at 94
‘I was always a Broad! I can’t stand the sight of Milk!” This is Gena Rowlands at her awe-inspiring toughest in John Cassavetes’ extraordinary drama-thriller Gloria from 1980. She is sexy, smart, a match for any man. Rowlands was a strong, passionate heroine in the tradition of Barbara Stanwyck, Bette Davis and Lauren Bacall. In fact, her director-husband John Cassavetes was in some ways Bogart to her Bacall. Rowlands staked a claim to the male prerogative of being sensual, dangerous and damaged; a natural survivor. In Gloria, and also in Woody Allen’s Another Woman (1988), in which she plays a severe philosophy professor, Rowlands wears a belted trenchcoat, the kind that Bogart would wear.
- 8/15/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Gena Rowlands, the two-time Oscar-nominated star of Gloria and A Woman Under The Influence, has died. She was 94.
Rowlands earned widespread renown for her performance as a mother wrestling with mental illness in husband John Cassavetes’ 1974 drama A Woman Under The Influence, for which she won a Golden Globe.
She received her second lead actress Academy Award nomination in 1981 as a tough woman who protects her neighbour from The Mob in Cassavetes’ Gloria.
Rowlands had met Cassavetes in her early television days. They were married in 1954 and went on to make 10 films together.
In 2004 Rowlands starred in her son Nick...
Rowlands earned widespread renown for her performance as a mother wrestling with mental illness in husband John Cassavetes’ 1974 drama A Woman Under The Influence, for which she won a Golden Globe.
She received her second lead actress Academy Award nomination in 1981 as a tough woman who protects her neighbour from The Mob in Cassavetes’ Gloria.
Rowlands had met Cassavetes in her early television days. They were married in 1954 and went on to make 10 films together.
In 2004 Rowlands starred in her son Nick...
- 8/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
“Why the fuck do you think that Gloria Pritchett is gonna be able to play Griselda Blanco?”
That’s what Sofía Vergara assumed Eric Newman, the showrunner of Netflix’s “Narcos” franchise, would say when she told him she not only wanted to executive produce a series about the murderous Colombian drug lord, but she wanted to star in it.
After all, Vergara had spent 11 years as Gloria, the hilarious, ditzy trophy wife of Ed O’Neill’s Jay Pritchett on “Modern Family.” Gloria had been an important role for Vergara — not only did it put her on the map, but she portrayed the only adult character of color on a show about an affluent white family. She received four Emmy nominations for the part and was a crucial player in the show’s five-year winning streak in the comedy series category. So would audiences be open to her playing a dramatic part?...
That’s what Sofía Vergara assumed Eric Newman, the showrunner of Netflix’s “Narcos” franchise, would say when she told him she not only wanted to executive produce a series about the murderous Colombian drug lord, but she wanted to star in it.
After all, Vergara had spent 11 years as Gloria, the hilarious, ditzy trophy wife of Ed O’Neill’s Jay Pritchett on “Modern Family.” Gloria had been an important role for Vergara — not only did it put her on the map, but she portrayed the only adult character of color on a show about an affluent white family. She received four Emmy nominations for the part and was a crucial player in the show’s five-year winning streak in the comedy series category. So would audiences be open to her playing a dramatic part?...
- 8/14/2024
- by Emily Longeretta and Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
On what US TV quiz show, in which contestants are given answers and respond in the form of questions, did Rosie Perez’s character Gloria appear on in Spike Lee movie White Men Can’t Jump?JeopardyWho Wants to be a Millionaire?Cash CabFamily FeudWhich two future Marvel movie stars played Brian and Patrick in 2006 British comedy film Starter For Ten, themed around TV quiz show University Challenge?James McAvoy and Benedict CumberbatchTom Hiddleston and Idris ElbaAnthony Hopkins and Dominic CooperPaul Bettany and Martin FreemanWhich 1980s US movie family win fictional game show “Pig in a Poke” to go on a European vacation that takes them through London, Paris, Bavaria and Rome?The GriswoldsThe SimpsonsThe AddamsThe McAllistersWhich British actor went from drunkenly hosting a pub quiz in UK sitcom Gavin & Stacey to becoming a host of The Late Late Show in the US?James CordenCraig FergusonJohn OliverGraham NortonWhich The Big Bang Theory...
- 8/7/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Sharon's recent revelations on The Young and the Restless included a shocker that longtime fans suspected. She still loves Nick.
The care Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow's characters have for each other after their divorce remained open. Two failed attempts to remarry underscored the depth of their connection, but Sharon's expression of love in a daydream sequence reignited the potential for an eventual reunion.
Daytime's #1 Drama "The Young And The Restless" Celebrates 50 Years | Victoria Sirakova/GettyImages Ties to Cassie Newman unfolding
Various storylines are being linked to Sharon seeing visions of Cassie. A threshold was crossed when she acknowledged going off her prescribed medication. But she seemingly has not restarted her meds, or the effect of doing so is not in effect, as the vision of Cameron followed.
A connected story branch includes Lucy's desperate desire to form a friendship with Faith. The currency of that development and multiple...
The care Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow's characters have for each other after their divorce remained open. Two failed attempts to remarry underscored the depth of their connection, but Sharon's expression of love in a daydream sequence reignited the potential for an eventual reunion.
Daytime's #1 Drama "The Young And The Restless" Celebrates 50 Years | Victoria Sirakova/GettyImages Ties to Cassie Newman unfolding
Various storylines are being linked to Sharon seeing visions of Cassie. A threshold was crossed when she acknowledged going off her prescribed medication. But she seemingly has not restarted her meds, or the effect of doing so is not in effect, as the vision of Cameron followed.
A connected story branch includes Lucy's desperate desire to form a friendship with Faith. The currency of that development and multiple...
- 8/5/2024
- by Sean OBrien
- Hidden Remote
Ed O’Neill’s lack of Emmy awards for his role on Modern Family has been a hot topic of debate among fans. One particular scene from the show highlights why this oversight feels like a crime: O’Neill delivers an unforgettable performance that combines feelings, depth, and raw emotion in a way only he can.
Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett in Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television
This moment not only showcases his unparalleled talent but also fuels the frustration of fans who feel the Emmys failed to recognize a truly remarkable performance.
Ed O’Neill’s heart-stopping performance as Jay Pritchett, and why he deserved an Emmy Ed O’Neill and Eric Stonestreet in Modern Family | Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett in Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television
Ed O’Neill deserves a standing ovation for his portrayal of the gruff yet golden Jay Pritchett in Modern Family!
Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett in Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television
This moment not only showcases his unparalleled talent but also fuels the frustration of fans who feel the Emmys failed to recognize a truly remarkable performance.
Ed O’Neill’s heart-stopping performance as Jay Pritchett, and why he deserved an Emmy Ed O’Neill and Eric Stonestreet in Modern Family | Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett in Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television
Ed O’Neill deserves a standing ovation for his portrayal of the gruff yet golden Jay Pritchett in Modern Family!
- 7/28/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Long-time fans of Basketball Wives might get a whiff of nostalgia this season with the return of Og Gloria Govan.
Reports are that the 39-year-old is set to appear in Part 2 of Season 11 which kicked off earlier this month.
Gloria was an original cast member of the spin-off Basketball Wives: LA and brought a lot of drama to the franchise.
At the time she was engaged to former basketball player Matt Barnes and the couple was featured on the show along with their two kids.
The pair later tied the knot but the marriage was short-lived and their contentious divorce has played out in the media.
Gloria’s big sister Laura Govan also starred alongside her on the franchise, and there are rumors that she will appear on the show this season.
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Reports are that the 39-year-old is set to appear in Part 2 of Season 11 which kicked off earlier this month.
Gloria was an original cast member of the spin-off Basketball Wives: LA and brought a lot of drama to the franchise.
At the time she was engaged to former basketball player Matt Barnes and the couple was featured on the show along with their two kids.
The pair later tied the knot but the marriage was short-lived and their contentious divorce has played out in the media.
Gloria’s big sister Laura Govan also starred alongside her on the franchise, and there are rumors that she will appear on the show this season.
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- 7/22/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
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Famed author Ernest Hemingway is a name most people remember from their English classes, with classic novels like The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms. Throughout his prolific career, he received both a Pulitzer and a Nobel Prize, elevating his family's status.
Despite being married four times, he had fewer children than he did wives and didn't have the best relationship with many of them. Here's what we know about Ernest's children.
Ernest Hemingway had three children.
Throughout his life, Ernest had three children, shared with two of his four wives. While with his first wife, Hadley Richardson, the pair had Ernest's oldest child, John (Jack) Hadley Nicanor Hemingway. With Ernest's second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer, the pair had Patrick Miller and Gloria Hemingway.
Both Patrick and Gloria followed in their father's footsteps, becoming writers, though Jack stuck to environmental conservation. Both Jack and Gloria also enrolled in the U.
Famed author Ernest Hemingway is a name most people remember from their English classes, with classic novels like The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms. Throughout his prolific career, he received both a Pulitzer and a Nobel Prize, elevating his family's status.
Despite being married four times, he had fewer children than he did wives and didn't have the best relationship with many of them. Here's what we know about Ernest's children.
Ernest Hemingway had three children.
Throughout his life, Ernest had three children, shared with two of his four wives. While with his first wife, Hadley Richardson, the pair had Ernest's oldest child, John (Jack) Hadley Nicanor Hemingway. With Ernest's second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer, the pair had Patrick Miller and Gloria Hemingway.
Both Patrick and Gloria followed in their father's footsteps, becoming writers, though Jack stuck to environmental conservation. Both Jack and Gloria also enrolled in the U.
- 7/22/2024
- by Sara Belcher
- Distractify
Synopsis
Brian De Palma invites you to witness a seduction… a mystery… a murder. It’s Body Double — a spine-tingling look at voyeurism and sexuality from the modern master of suspense. Jake Scully (Craig Wasson), an unemployed actor, is asked to house-sit at a luxurious hillside apartment. As a bonus, the home offers Jake a telescopic peek into the bedroom of Gloria Revelle (Deborah Shelton), who performs an arousing striptease. When Jake discovers another man is also spying on Gloria, he begins an obsessive surveillance of her. Soon a grisly murder leads him into the world of X-rated film where he meets adult film star Holly Body (Melanie Griffith), who is a key to the crime. De Palma has created a gripping adult thriller of eroticism and horror!
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Brian De Palma invites you to witness a seduction… a mystery… a murder. It’s Body Double — a spine-tingling look at voyeurism and sexuality from the modern master of suspense. Jake Scully (Craig Wasson), an unemployed actor, is asked to house-sit at a luxurious hillside apartment. As a bonus, the home offers Jake a telescopic peek into the bedroom of Gloria Revelle (Deborah Shelton), who performs an arousing striptease. When Jake discovers another man is also spying on Gloria, he begins an obsessive surveillance of her. Soon a grisly murder leads him into the world of X-rated film where he meets adult film star Holly Body (Melanie Griffith), who is a key to the crime. De Palma has created a gripping adult thriller of eroticism and horror!
Disc Details And Bonus Materials
4K Ultra HD Disc
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English...
- 7/20/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Synopsis
Brian De Palma invites you to witness a seduction… a mystery… a murder. It’s Body Double — a spine-tingling look at voyeurism and sexuality from the modern master of suspense. Jake Scully (Craig Wasson), an unemployed actor, is asked to house-sit at a luxurious hillside apartment. As a bonus, the home offers Jake a telescopic peek into the bedroom of Gloria Revelle (Deborah Shelton), who performs an arousing striptease. When Jake discovers another man is also spying on Gloria, he begins an obsessive surveillance of her. Soon a grisly murder leads him into the world of X-rated film where he meets adult film star Holly Body (Melanie Griffith), who is a key to the crime. De Palma has created a gripping adult thriller of eroticism and horror!
Disc Details And Bonus Materials
4K Ultra HD Disc
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English...
Brian De Palma invites you to witness a seduction… a mystery… a murder. It’s Body Double — a spine-tingling look at voyeurism and sexuality from the modern master of suspense. Jake Scully (Craig Wasson), an unemployed actor, is asked to house-sit at a luxurious hillside apartment. As a bonus, the home offers Jake a telescopic peek into the bedroom of Gloria Revelle (Deborah Shelton), who performs an arousing striptease. When Jake discovers another man is also spying on Gloria, he begins an obsessive surveillance of her. Soon a grisly murder leads him into the world of X-rated film where he meets adult film star Holly Body (Melanie Griffith), who is a key to the crime. De Palma has created a gripping adult thriller of eroticism and horror!
Disc Details And Bonus Materials
4K Ultra HD Disc
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English...
- 7/20/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Sports halls of fame feature a handful of athletes — Sandy Koufax, Gale Sayers, Pete Maravich — who achieved undeniable excellence before their careers were cut short by injury or tragedy. But what if Koufax had pitched another eight seasons of so-so baseball? Would he still be considered an all-time great?
Here are 6 sitcoms that got off to Hall-of-Fame starts but delivered mediocre laughs as the seasons wore on — and on and on…
1 Roseanne
The first few seasons were like nothing else on television (at least since The Honeymooners), depicting a working-class family made up of cast members who resembled the people watching the show. But as the show’s titular star assumed more and more control, Roseanne grew increasingly bizarre. It went completely off the rails in Season Nine, with the Connors winning the lottery and whooping it up in decidedly non-Connor fashion. When the season’s final episode revealed that...
Here are 6 sitcoms that got off to Hall-of-Fame starts but delivered mediocre laughs as the seasons wore on — and on and on…
1 Roseanne
The first few seasons were like nothing else on television (at least since The Honeymooners), depicting a working-class family made up of cast members who resembled the people watching the show. But as the show’s titular star assumed more and more control, Roseanne grew increasingly bizarre. It went completely off the rails in Season Nine, with the Connors winning the lottery and whooping it up in decidedly non-Connor fashion. When the season’s final episode revealed that...
- 7/18/2024
- Cracked
Chlorophyll, the feature debut of Italian director Ivana Gloria, played in the Proxima Competition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
The film centres on a young woman Maia, whose hair and blood are naturally green, and who finds herself inexplicably and constantly drawn to seek a direct contact with nature, trees and flowers.
Chlorophyll is written by Marco Borromei, whose credits include hit Italian drama Skam Italia. It stars Sarah Short and Michele Ragno and is produced by Italy’s Albedo Production and Do Consulting & Production.
Gloria is a Rome-based director, cinematographer, animator and storyboard artist. Her 2022 short Con...
The film centres on a young woman Maia, whose hair and blood are naturally green, and who finds herself inexplicably and constantly drawn to seek a direct contact with nature, trees and flowers.
Chlorophyll is written by Marco Borromei, whose credits include hit Italian drama Skam Italia. It stars Sarah Short and Michele Ragno and is produced by Italy’s Albedo Production and Do Consulting & Production.
Gloria is a Rome-based director, cinematographer, animator and storyboard artist. Her 2022 short Con...
- 7/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Counting On alum Jana Duggar has been a hot topic following her latest Ig post. The 34-year-old recently made headlines after sharing photos with Abbie and John-David Duggar. But what caught the attention of many was the ring she was wearing on her engagement finger. This created speculation that the oldest Duggar daughter may be getting married soon. Many people also become curious about Jana’s alleged fiance, Stephen Wissmann. Keep reading to see more details about him.
Counting On: Jana Duggar’s Rumored Relationship With Stephen Wissmann
The speculation between Jana and Stephen began when the Counting On alum spent some time with him in 2020. Photos of them attending concerts and going out with the other Duggars have surfaced online. Many fans were also surprised when Jana spent Christmas with the Wissmann family in the same year.
Jana Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @janamduggar Instagram
They were...
Counting On: Jana Duggar’s Rumored Relationship With Stephen Wissmann
The speculation between Jana and Stephen began when the Counting On alum spent some time with him in 2020. Photos of them attending concerts and going out with the other Duggars have surfaced online. Many fans were also surprised when Jana spent Christmas with the Wissmann family in the same year.
Jana Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @janamduggar Instagram
They were...
- 7/10/2024
- by Michael Malley
- TV Shows Ace
Protagonizan Marian Álvarez, Greta Fernández, Asier Etxeandía, Roberto Álamo y Nur Olabarría.
Comienza el rodaje de “Luna”, un largometraje español de ciencia ficción intimista.
En “Luna”, cuando una expedición privada, liderada por la comandante Diana Miranda (Marian Álvarez), viaja a la Luna para fotografiar un cometa, un fragmento de éste impacta contra la Tierra, cortando todas las comunicaciones. Completamente solos, la tripulación lucha desesperadamente por sobrevivir en el vacío lunar, enfrentándose al desafío de redescubrir el significado de su existencia.
La película, que se rodará en localizaciones de Canarias y Madrid durante seis semanas, está dirigida por el director madrileño Alfonso Cortés-Cavanillas (“El Molino”) y protagonizada por Marian Álvarez (“La Unidad”), Greta Fernández (“La Hija de un Ladrón”), Asier Etxeandía (“Dolor y Gloria”), Roberto Álamo (“Que Dios nos Perdone”) y Nur Olabarría (“Cardo”). Completan el reparto Asier Flores (“Dolor y Gloria”), Jaime Martín (“Sordo”) y Marta Larralde (“León y Olvido...
Comienza el rodaje de “Luna”, un largometraje español de ciencia ficción intimista.
En “Luna”, cuando una expedición privada, liderada por la comandante Diana Miranda (Marian Álvarez), viaja a la Luna para fotografiar un cometa, un fragmento de éste impacta contra la Tierra, cortando todas las comunicaciones. Completamente solos, la tripulación lucha desesperadamente por sobrevivir en el vacío lunar, enfrentándose al desafío de redescubrir el significado de su existencia.
La película, que se rodará en localizaciones de Canarias y Madrid durante seis semanas, está dirigida por el director madrileño Alfonso Cortés-Cavanillas (“El Molino”) y protagonizada por Marian Álvarez (“La Unidad”), Greta Fernández (“La Hija de un Ladrón”), Asier Etxeandía (“Dolor y Gloria”), Roberto Álamo (“Que Dios nos Perdone”) y Nur Olabarría (“Cardo”). Completan el reparto Asier Flores (“Dolor y Gloria”), Jaime Martín (“Sordo”) y Marta Larralde (“León y Olvido...
- 7/10/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
It’s been 30 years. The Jacker just stopped killing and disappeared. This will be the trilogy’s final chapter, “Jacker 3: Road To Hell.” It promises a thrilling conclusion. Debbie D returns as Gloria, surviving the chaos of the first installment. This long-anticipated release, set for early 2025, aims to please fans with a throwback to the carefree Sov days, filled with violence and tantalizing scenes.
Under the direction of James Panetta and written by and starring Phil Herman, this film promises a crazy ride again. Expect cameos from past favorites, tying the trilogy together. Just like Jacker 2, this installment will feature supernatural elements that will have you questioning what’s real and what’s a nightmare.
The film also stars Butch Patrick , Kevin Duffy, Christopher Kahler, Debbie Dutch ,Ted Alderman, Ralph Rey, and Kimberly Cole Zemke. Plus a who’s who of the indie world.
Having Debbie D come back is truly a treat.
Under the direction of James Panetta and written by and starring Phil Herman, this film promises a crazy ride again. Expect cameos from past favorites, tying the trilogy together. Just like Jacker 2, this installment will feature supernatural elements that will have you questioning what’s real and what’s a nightmare.
The film also stars Butch Patrick , Kevin Duffy, Christopher Kahler, Debbie Dutch ,Ted Alderman, Ralph Rey, and Kimberly Cole Zemke. Plus a who’s who of the indie world.
Having Debbie D come back is truly a treat.
- 7/7/2024
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
It’s been 30 years. The Jacker just stopped killing and disappeared. This will be the trilogy’s final chapter, “Jacker 3: The Road to Hell.” It promises a thrilling conclusion. Debbie D returns as Gloria, surviving the chaos of the first installment. This long-anticipated release, set for early 2025, aims to please fans with a throwback …
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- 7/4/2024
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
Variety is debuting the trailer (above) for Ivana Gloria’s feature debut “Chlorophyll” (Clorofilla), which will receive its international premiere Wednesday as part of the Proxima Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
The film starts with a young girl, Maia, dashing through the undergrowth in a moonlit wood, her heart racing in sync with the rhythm of the natural world. The night air is thick with anticipation as she seeks refuge within the arms of nature.
Now grown into a woman, Maia feels an inexplicable attraction toward the trees, flowers, and the very essence of the natural world. Teo, a shy young man with secrets hidden in his greenhouse, becomes her companion. Together, Maia and Teo navigate the transition from human form to becoming one with nature — an understanding forged through friendship, attraction, and a love that transcends both flesh and foliage.
The film was written by Marco Borromei,...
The film starts with a young girl, Maia, dashing through the undergrowth in a moonlit wood, her heart racing in sync with the rhythm of the natural world. The night air is thick with anticipation as she seeks refuge within the arms of nature.
Now grown into a woman, Maia feels an inexplicable attraction toward the trees, flowers, and the very essence of the natural world. Teo, a shy young man with secrets hidden in his greenhouse, becomes her companion. Together, Maia and Teo navigate the transition from human form to becoming one with nature — an understanding forged through friendship, attraction, and a love that transcends both flesh and foliage.
The film was written by Marco Borromei,...
- 7/3/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most acclaimed TV shows ever created is definitely The Sopranos. The series premiered in 1999 and had a long run until it ended in 2007. At the center of the show is the Soprano family, with Tony Soprano as the main character. He is a mob boss who has to juggle many different things at once.
Besides Tony, there are many other characters, both from the Mafia reality and from the "outside" world. A lot of them stayed for the entire run of the show, but there were some relevant characters who were forced to leave at some point.
Now we feel that if these 5 characters had stayed longer, the show would have only succeeded.
1. Jimmy Altieri
Not the most important character for the whole show, but definitely worth mentioning here. He was killed for a very bizarre reason, which makes his death that much sadder, even though we...
Besides Tony, there are many other characters, both from the Mafia reality and from the "outside" world. A lot of them stayed for the entire run of the show, but there were some relevant characters who were forced to leave at some point.
Now we feel that if these 5 characters had stayed longer, the show would have only succeeded.
1. Jimmy Altieri
Not the most important character for the whole show, but definitely worth mentioning here. He was killed for a very bizarre reason, which makes his death that much sadder, even though we...
- 7/2/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Days of our Lives fans saw a different side to Leo (Greg Rikaart) when he visited his mom in prison.
Thanks to some therapy sessions with Marlena (Deidre Hall), Leo has been searching for answers about why he is the way he is.
This led Leo to a face-to-face with his mother, Diana Colville (Judith Chapman), which, in true soap fashion, didn’t go well.
Their visit has Days fans buzzing about Diana, who has been off-screen for years but has a sordid Salem past.
So, it’s time for a refresher on Diana, who made her Days of our Lives debut in 1987. Back then, the character was played by General Hospital fan favorite Genie Francis.
Let’s take a look at what we know about Diana.
Who is Leo’s mom on Days of our Lives?
Diana Colville is a con artist herself. She came on the canvas pretending...
Thanks to some therapy sessions with Marlena (Deidre Hall), Leo has been searching for answers about why he is the way he is.
This led Leo to a face-to-face with his mother, Diana Colville (Judith Chapman), which, in true soap fashion, didn’t go well.
Their visit has Days fans buzzing about Diana, who has been off-screen for years but has a sordid Salem past.
So, it’s time for a refresher on Diana, who made her Days of our Lives debut in 1987. Back then, the character was played by General Hospital fan favorite Genie Francis.
Let’s take a look at what we know about Diana.
Who is Leo’s mom on Days of our Lives?
Diana Colville is a con artist herself. She came on the canvas pretending...
- 6/25/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Judith Chapman spills all on her unexpected return to Days Of Our Lives. When can fans expect to see Diana Colville again? Keep reading for all the details on her surprise reappearance.
Judith Chapman Dishes On Days Of Our Lives Return
Judith Chapman is familiar to soap viewers. She’s appeared on almost every soap, including her most memorable role as Gloria on The Young & The Restless.
Long-time Days Of Our Lives fans might recognize her as Anjelica Deveraux, a role she played from 1989 until 1991. She reprised the role for a dream sequence in 2018.
The next year, the actress returned to the soap, but not as Anjelica. She played Diana Cooper until the character was sent to jail for killing Marlena. However, Marlena isn’t dead and is currently providing therapy to Diana’s son, Leo (Greg Rikaart.)
In the course of their therapy sessions, Dr. Marlena Evans suggests that...
Judith Chapman Dishes On Days Of Our Lives Return
Judith Chapman is familiar to soap viewers. She’s appeared on almost every soap, including her most memorable role as Gloria on The Young & The Restless.
Long-time Days Of Our Lives fans might recognize her as Anjelica Deveraux, a role she played from 1989 until 1991. She reprised the role for a dream sequence in 2018.
The next year, the actress returned to the soap, but not as Anjelica. She played Diana Cooper until the character was sent to jail for killing Marlena. However, Marlena isn’t dead and is currently providing therapy to Diana’s son, Leo (Greg Rikaart.)
In the course of their therapy sessions, Dr. Marlena Evans suggests that...
- 6/25/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Garnering widespread acclaim for her vibrant portrayal of Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in Modern Family, Sofía Vergara opened up about the highs and lows of her career trajectory following the conclusion of the beloved sitcom. Venturing from the popular show into Netflix show Griselda, Vergara discussed the challenges of it.
Sofía Vergara as Gloria in Modern Family | ABC
In an exclusive interview with El País, Sofía Vergara revealed candid insights into her career’s evolution and the hurdles she faced while working on Griselda. Addressing how the Netflix show became a focal point of her frustrations, Vergara shed light on the complexities of her role and its impact on her psyche, while simultaneously praising Modern Family.
Frustrated with Griselda, Sofía Vergara Compared Modern Family to a Party
Transitioning from the beloved sitcom Modern Family, where she portrayed vibrant and funny Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, to her Netflix show Griselda, proved to be a daunting task for Sofía Vergara.
Sofía Vergara as Gloria in Modern Family | ABC
In an exclusive interview with El País, Sofía Vergara revealed candid insights into her career’s evolution and the hurdles she faced while working on Griselda. Addressing how the Netflix show became a focal point of her frustrations, Vergara shed light on the complexities of her role and its impact on her psyche, while simultaneously praising Modern Family.
Frustrated with Griselda, Sofía Vergara Compared Modern Family to a Party
Transitioning from the beloved sitcom Modern Family, where she portrayed vibrant and funny Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, to her Netflix show Griselda, proved to be a daunting task for Sofía Vergara.
- 6/19/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Returning from an almost two-year break in March, all three seasons of Girls5eva are currently on Netflix. And while the show didn’t manage to crack the streamer’s desirable (albeit kind of mysterious) Top 10, creator and showrunner Meredith Scardino says she’s thrilled with opening up her cult comedy to a massive global subscriber base — even if there’s still no official word on a potential fourth season.
Speaking from her home in New York at the end of May, the Colbert Report and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alum chatted with The Hollywood Reporter about the show’s performance, the shared sensibility of executive producers Tina Fey and Robert Carlocks comedy roster and her recent debut as a Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! panelist.
You recently dropped the third season on Netflix, along with the first two seasons. Do you feel like the show has found a new audience?...
Speaking from her home in New York at the end of May, the Colbert Report and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alum chatted with The Hollywood Reporter about the show’s performance, the shared sensibility of executive producers Tina Fey and Robert Carlocks comedy roster and her recent debut as a Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! panelist.
You recently dropped the third season on Netflix, along with the first two seasons. Do you feel like the show has found a new audience?...
- 6/19/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a way, I’m relieved.
Reboots of all-time classics, of which “Modern Family” in the sitcom genre absolutely qualifies, are terrifying. The only thing they can really do is taint the reputation of the original.
On the other hand: what a disappointment.
“Modern Family” stars Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson have indeed reunited as their characters Phil and Claire Dunphy, Mitchell Pritchett, and Cameron Tucker on their ABC set — for a WhatsApp commercial. Because of course it was.
To be fair, the concept of the ad makes good sense in the “Modern Family” universe: Phil, Claire, and Cam are sharing photos of Haley’s twins in the family group chat. Phil blows the secret that it’s a different family group chat, drawing looks from Claire and Cam.
Mitchell is not in that one, and it is no oversight. The problem is his new...
Reboots of all-time classics, of which “Modern Family” in the sitcom genre absolutely qualifies, are terrifying. The only thing they can really do is taint the reputation of the original.
On the other hand: what a disappointment.
“Modern Family” stars Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson have indeed reunited as their characters Phil and Claire Dunphy, Mitchell Pritchett, and Cameron Tucker on their ABC set — for a WhatsApp commercial. Because of course it was.
To be fair, the concept of the ad makes good sense in the “Modern Family” universe: Phil, Claire, and Cam are sharing photos of Haley’s twins in the family group chat. Phil blows the secret that it’s a different family group chat, drawing looks from Claire and Cam.
Mitchell is not in that one, and it is no oversight. The problem is his new...
- 6/18/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
If Paula Pell had her way, “Girls5Eva” would be one of the longest-running comedies on television.
“I could do it for 15 seasons, and I’d be tapping my foot like, ‘What’s the news on 16?’” Pell told TheWrap. Part of that passion has to do with the talent behind the series, which moved from Peacock to Netflix for its third season. Created by Meredith Scardino and executive produced by the team of Robert Carlock, Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond, the series centers on Pell, Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Busy Philipps.
“Girls5Eva” follows a girl group that used to be big in the 2000s but has since been shoved aside. Decades after disbanding, these now middle-aged women reunite to take another shot at becoming pop stars. Pell portrays Gloria, the group member who used to be closeted and who spends most of Season 3 sleeping with her various fans while touring on the road.
“I could do it for 15 seasons, and I’d be tapping my foot like, ‘What’s the news on 16?’” Pell told TheWrap. Part of that passion has to do with the talent behind the series, which moved from Peacock to Netflix for its third season. Created by Meredith Scardino and executive produced by the team of Robert Carlock, Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond, the series centers on Pell, Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Busy Philipps.
“Girls5Eva” follows a girl group that used to be big in the 2000s but has since been shoved aside. Decades after disbanding, these now middle-aged women reunite to take another shot at becoming pop stars. Pell portrays Gloria, the group member who used to be closeted and who spends most of Season 3 sleeping with her various fans while touring on the road.
- 6/17/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Every movie has its own protagonists and antagonists, but even if it seems like an obvious choice who to root for, sometimes it's the villains that make the movie so much more interesting.
One of the villains who have earned the reputation of the ultimate cruel guy is Darth Vader of Star Wars, but there are many more supervillains that deserve attention – especially in sci-fi.
Here are 5 movie villains that are just as bad as Vader – or even badder.
1. Oscar from Colossal (2016)
We'll start with something you'd least expect. Colossal is a 2016 sci-fi comedy starring Anne Hathaway as Gloria, a party girl who discovers that she is some sort of supernatural being who can control a giant monster.
The film also stars Jason Sudeikis as Oscar, her friend-turned-enemy. After one night, he discovers that he has his own robot and gives in to the dark side of his personality. He...
One of the villains who have earned the reputation of the ultimate cruel guy is Darth Vader of Star Wars, but there are many more supervillains that deserve attention – especially in sci-fi.
Here are 5 movie villains that are just as bad as Vader – or even badder.
1. Oscar from Colossal (2016)
We'll start with something you'd least expect. Colossal is a 2016 sci-fi comedy starring Anne Hathaway as Gloria, a party girl who discovers that she is some sort of supernatural being who can control a giant monster.
The film also stars Jason Sudeikis as Oscar, her friend-turned-enemy. After one night, he discovers that he has his own robot and gives in to the dark side of his personality. He...
- 6/16/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
At 5' 1'' tall, TV legend Sally Struthers is quite petite. Her showrunners took advantage of this, surrounding the diminutive actor with performers that towered above her for comedic effect. Even on the '90s Disney Afternoon cartoon "TaleSpin," Struthers voiced Rebecca Cunningham, a brown bear entrepreneur who was about half the size of her lackadaisical employee, the sloth bear pilot Baloo, yet twice as intimidating. Indeed, what Struthers' characters lacked in stature, they made up for in outsized personality.
On Norman Lear's classic '70s sitcom "All in the Family," Struthers was a whole (meat)head shorter than her onscreen husband, the 6' 2'' Rob Reiner. She also stood well below her costars Carroll O'Connor (5' 11'') and Jean Stapleton (5' 8''). The show got a lot of mileage out of this sight gag, with Reiner's hippie Michael "Mike" Stivic and O'Connor as the right-wing Archie Bunker frequently...
On Norman Lear's classic '70s sitcom "All in the Family," Struthers was a whole (meat)head shorter than her onscreen husband, the 6' 2'' Rob Reiner. She also stood well below her costars Carroll O'Connor (5' 11'') and Jean Stapleton (5' 8''). The show got a lot of mileage out of this sight gag, with Reiner's hippie Michael "Mike" Stivic and O'Connor as the right-wing Archie Bunker frequently...
- 6/16/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers suggest a resurrection of Spectra in Genoa City. Sally Spectra’s (Courtney Hope) interior design brand wasn’t as successful as she hoped. She also hasn’t made it in the Wisconsin fashion industry. What’s next for her? Keep on reading to learn more.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Bring Spectra To Genoa City
According to The Young and the Restless spoilers, Sally Spectra could bring back her fashion company to Genoa City. This would be a good option if she wanted to rehab her image.
This was brought up on the SoapCentral.com Message Boards. The user FLGators asked: “Why not resurrect Spectra in Gc?”
“I hated when they brought them all on Bb and featured Spectra so no thanks to that. Also, a successful clothing line does different lines for all seasons, not just some,” one fan noted.
“Because,...
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Bring Spectra To Genoa City
According to The Young and the Restless spoilers, Sally Spectra could bring back her fashion company to Genoa City. This would be a good option if she wanted to rehab her image.
This was brought up on the SoapCentral.com Message Boards. The user FLGators asked: “Why not resurrect Spectra in Gc?”
“I hated when they brought them all on Bb and featured Spectra so no thanks to that. Also, a successful clothing line does different lines for all seasons, not just some,” one fan noted.
“Because,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Soap Opera Spy
Sam Smith will release a 10th anniversary edition of their debut LP, In the Lonely Hour, later this summer. In The Lonely Hour 10 Year Anniversary Edition, out Aug. 2 via Capitol Records, will feature the album’s original 10 songs along with a new track, “Little Sailor.”
A collector’s edition of the reissue will also be available as four vinyl LPs or a double CD, and will include live versions of the album’s original songs and collaborations with Mary J. Blige, A$AP Rocky, and John Legend.
“This year marks...
A collector’s edition of the reissue will also be available as four vinyl LPs or a double CD, and will include live versions of the album’s original songs and collaborations with Mary J. Blige, A$AP Rocky, and John Legend.
“This year marks...
- 6/13/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Six year old Louise Mauroy-Panzani is wonderful as Cléo, strongly bonded to her carer Gloria, who has to leave her
By rights Louise Mauroy-Panzani should be at the front of the queue for every acting award going for her role in this gorgeous French drama. Just six years old at the time of filming (the casting director spotted her in Paris arguing with her brother in the street), she gives a performance so open and natural, it has an almost transparent quality. You feel what her character Cléo feels as her world is turned upside down over one summer. Equally brilliant is another first-time actor, Ilça Moreno Zego, a real-life nanny playing Gloria, who has taken care of Cléo since she was tiny and is now moving back to Cape Verde.
The opening scenes showing us Cléo’s life with Gloria are beautifully detailed. Cléo’s mum died when she was a baby,...
By rights Louise Mauroy-Panzani should be at the front of the queue for every acting award going for her role in this gorgeous French drama. Just six years old at the time of filming (the casting director spotted her in Paris arguing with her brother in the street), she gives a performance so open and natural, it has an almost transparent quality. You feel what her character Cléo feels as her world is turned upside down over one summer. Equally brilliant is another first-time actor, Ilça Moreno Zego, a real-life nanny playing Gloria, who has taken care of Cléo since she was tiny and is now moving back to Cape Verde.
The opening scenes showing us Cléo’s life with Gloria are beautifully detailed. Cléo’s mum died when she was a baby,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
For three seasons, first on Peacock and then on Netflix, the titular band in “Girls5Eva” has relentlessly pursued the comeback success that perhaps only they think they deserve. And over the course of Season 3, all four members of the group find themselves wrestling with what the pursuit of success (and the very idea of success itself) means in both the practical and psychological sense.
That’s why, when their big comeback gig at Radio City Music Hall on Thanksgiving Day ends up with just friends and family — and Richard Kind — in the audience, they’re happy to embrace the moment and sing a song about shifting goals: “The Medium Time.”
Written by Sara Bareilles, “The Medium Time” is an honest ode to finding contentment at the level of, well, character actor Richard Kind, who tells Dawn to pursue just enough success to keep working, but not so much that...
That’s why, when their big comeback gig at Radio City Music Hall on Thanksgiving Day ends up with just friends and family — and Richard Kind — in the audience, they’re happy to embrace the moment and sing a song about shifting goals: “The Medium Time.”
Written by Sara Bareilles, “The Medium Time” is an honest ode to finding contentment at the level of, well, character actor Richard Kind, who tells Dawn to pursue just enough success to keep working, but not so much that...
- 6/11/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Ian McShane and wife Gwen Humble McShane have a date booked under the stars.
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels — the organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable L.A. residents — will host its gala fundraiser, Hollywood Under the Stars, on the Paramount Pictures lot on June 22. The McShanes, longtime donors and supporters of St. Vincent, will be singled out that evening as honorees for their decades-long contributions.
“My wife Gwen and I feel incredibly honored to count ourselves as long-time supporters of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Founded by Sister Alice Marie Quinn, the program’s mission is to provide sustenance and connection to those in need,” shared the couple in a joint statement. “We are in awe of the dedicated staff and selfless volunteers who not only deliver meals and birthday cakes to homebound individuals and seniors but also conduct daily wellness checks...
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels — the organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable L.A. residents — will host its gala fundraiser, Hollywood Under the Stars, on the Paramount Pictures lot on June 22. The McShanes, longtime donors and supporters of St. Vincent, will be singled out that evening as honorees for their decades-long contributions.
“My wife Gwen and I feel incredibly honored to count ourselves as long-time supporters of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Founded by Sister Alice Marie Quinn, the program’s mission is to provide sustenance and connection to those in need,” shared the couple in a joint statement. “We are in awe of the dedicated staff and selfless volunteers who not only deliver meals and birthday cakes to homebound individuals and seniors but also conduct daily wellness checks...
- 6/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The wisdom and emotional reach of a six-year-old girl trying to make sense of the world and her place within it is explored with rigour and sensitivity by writer and director Marie Amachoukeli.
It’s one of the most moving portraits of childhood seen recently on the screen, bringing to mind Celine Sciamma’s equally affecting Petite Maman which covered some similar territory with a more fantastical style.
In a narrative that contains autobiographical elements Amachoukeli examines the intimate bond between Cape Verdean nanny Gloria (played by newcomer Ilça Moreno Zego) and her charge Cleo (Louise Mauroy-Panzani) whose mother has died of cancer. The youngster is being raised in the family flat in Paris by her struggling father (Arnaud Rebotini).
When her mother passes away Gloria decides to return to Cape Verde, leaving with the promise that Cleo, feeling painfully abandoned, can join her for the holidays. The reunion presents Cleo with a whole new.
It’s one of the most moving portraits of childhood seen recently on the screen, bringing to mind Celine Sciamma’s equally affecting Petite Maman which covered some similar territory with a more fantastical style.
In a narrative that contains autobiographical elements Amachoukeli examines the intimate bond between Cape Verdean nanny Gloria (played by newcomer Ilça Moreno Zego) and her charge Cleo (Louise Mauroy-Panzani) whose mother has died of cancer. The youngster is being raised in the family flat in Paris by her struggling father (Arnaud Rebotini).
When her mother passes away Gloria decides to return to Cape Verde, leaving with the promise that Cleo, feeling painfully abandoned, can join her for the holidays. The reunion presents Cleo with a whole new.
- 6/9/2024
- by Richard Mowe
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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