François Duhamel / Courtesy of NetflixThe 61st New York Film Festival officially begins Friday with a screening of Todd Haynes’ latest film, May December. Academy Award winners Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star as Elizabeth and Gracie – the former a famous actress, the latter the controversial subject of an upcoming biopic. Elizabeth travels to Gracie’s hometown to study her before…… read more »
LionsgateSo how intense is the new Saw X? Well, according to director Kevin Greutert, while the movie was being edited, the cops showed up in response to complaints someone “was being tortured to death.” For fans of the billion-dollar splatter franchise, Greutert’s anecdote to NME will only boost the movie’s bottom line at the box…… read more »
Marvel StudiosThe uncanny X-Men have faced innumerable foes over the years, but the mutants were powerless against the WGA strike. However, with the stoppage over, Deadline says Marvel Studios is ramping back up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first X-Men film. That said, this is early days for what has been among the most anticipated…… read more »
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesTorrential rains are wreaking havoc in New York City Friday, and they’ve apparently gotten SAG-AFTRA picket plans all wet, too. The union has canceled planned protests in the Big Apple for the day, according to an official post on X, formerly Twitter. “Stay safe and see you on the picket lines next week,”…… read more »
Courtesy MaxThe streaming service Max is getting into the spirit of the season with its first House of Halloween collection. Digging into its expansive library, Max has subdivided its scares into various categories so that thrill-seekers of all ages can get in on the fun. “Sweet Treat” highlights family-friendly titles like Coraline, Harry Potter and…… read more »
Apple TV+Director John Carney is back with another movie about how music brings us all together. Flora and Son drops Friday on Apple TV+, and Carney tells ABC Audio he enjoyed balancing the musical elements inside the dramatic family story. “I think it’s really fun to try and see if you can have your cake…… read more »
The Continental © 2022 Starz Entertainment, LLCThe second of three episodes of The Continental: From the World of John Wick is now streaming on Peacock. Set in “the hell-scape of 1970s New York City,” it was up to director Albert Hughes, as well as Wick franchise producers Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and their production team,…… read more »
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what’s happened in the world of reality television this week. Jersey Shore Family Vacation (MTV)Jersey Shore Family Vacation star, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and his wife, Lauren, are expanding their family once more. In a heartwarming Instagram announcement, the couple shared their excitement for their upcoming third…… read more »
Mary Kouw/CBS via Getty ImagesWhile Oprah Winfrey has yet to weigh in, her bestie Gayle King is disappointed with Cindy Crawford’s headline-grabbing comments about the talk show titan in Apple TV+’s new documentary The Super Models. As reported, Crawford said she feels humiliated by her 1986 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, during which she was asked to stand up and model her body for the…… read more »
Arnaldo Magnani/Getty ImagesThe beloved 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going On 30 is set to make a dazzling transformation into a musical, Variety reports. Screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, the creative minds behind the beloved film, have joined forces once more to bring this enchanting story to the stage. A two-week workshop for the musical adaptation is scheduled to take place at London’s…… read more »
