Just yesterday, we reported how Kevin Costner is struggling to find someone who will help him finance the third and fourth parts of his planned Western epic – Horizon. Costner is an acclaimed filmmaker and Oscar winner who has left us with many memorable roles, but the guy likes the Western genre, both as an actor and as a director. After the success of Yellowstone, Costner embarked on an epic journey to explain how the Americans colonized the West, planning to make a four-part movie epic. The first two parts will be released in cinemas this year, with the first film premiering in Cannes only recently.
Costner has invested a lot of his own money into financing the projects and is now looking for studios who are willing to give money to him to finish the project. But, based on the first critics’ reviews, Costner won’t have much luck in his endeavor,...
Costner has invested a lot of his own money into financing the projects and is now looking for studios who are willing to give money to him to finish the project. But, based on the first critics’ reviews, Costner won’t have much luck in his endeavor,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The Cannes Film Festival keeps on chugging, with more acquisitions, more premieres and an honorary Palme d’Or awarded to a studio for the first time.
The Glorious Return of Jacques Audiard
French filmmaker Jacques Audiard is a consistent staple at Cannes. His film “A Prophet” won the Grand Prix in 2010, 2012’s “Rust and Bone” competed for the Palme d’Or and 2015’s “Deephan” won the Palme d’Or. The last time Audiard was at Cannes in 2021, his smaller “Paris, 13th District” competed for the Palme d’Or.
Now he’s back with “Emilia Pérez,” a musical crime comedy about an escaped Mexican cartel leader undergoing gender-affirming surgery that stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Édgar Ramírez. And judging by the response to the film, it sounds like he has a good shot at Cannes’ top prize once again.
The film “landed the loudest, most enthusiastic standing ovation,...
The Glorious Return of Jacques Audiard
French filmmaker Jacques Audiard is a consistent staple at Cannes. His film “A Prophet” won the Grand Prix in 2010, 2012’s “Rust and Bone” competed for the Palme d’Or and 2015’s “Deephan” won the Palme d’Or. The last time Audiard was at Cannes in 2021, his smaller “Paris, 13th District” competed for the Palme d’Or.
Now he’s back with “Emilia Pérez,” a musical crime comedy about an escaped Mexican cartel leader undergoing gender-affirming surgery that stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Édgar Ramírez. And judging by the response to the film, it sounds like he has a good shot at Cannes’ top prize once again.
The film “landed the loudest, most enthusiastic standing ovation,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival is still going full steam, with deals and screenings galore. We’ve got the first responses to some highly anticipated projects including the new films from Emma Stone and Nicolas Cage, a filmmaker weighing in on the Harvey Weinstein conviction reversal and a studio going all in on a single filmmaker.
“Kinds of Kindness” Confounds
Yorgos Lanthimos, just a few months since his bizarre, female-empowerment madcap science fiction movie “Poor Things” scooped up four Oscars (including Best Actress for Emma Stone), debuted his new film, “Kinds of Kindness.”
The movie reunites the filmmaker with his frequent writing partner, Efthimis Filippo, and his muse, Emma Stone. The movie is not a straightforward narrative but an anthology film comprised of three loosely connected storylines, where the actors play different characters in each segment. (This is Searchlight’s big summer movie; it’s going up against the new “Quiet Place” prequel.
“Kinds of Kindness” Confounds
Yorgos Lanthimos, just a few months since his bizarre, female-empowerment madcap science fiction movie “Poor Things” scooped up four Oscars (including Best Actress for Emma Stone), debuted his new film, “Kinds of Kindness.”
The movie reunites the filmmaker with his frequent writing partner, Efthimis Filippo, and his muse, Emma Stone. The movie is not a straightforward narrative but an anthology film comprised of three loosely connected storylines, where the actors play different characters in each segment. (This is Searchlight’s big summer movie; it’s going up against the new “Quiet Place” prequel.
- 5/18/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important cinematic events of the year. Not only is it a popular market for future and unreleased movies, but it is also the place where many films have their premiere and where the audiences can see them for the first time. After the premieres of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Megalopolis, another upcoming hit also had its premiere yesterday and it seems that the critics are absolutely amazed with the movie! We have already written about Yorgos Lantihmos’ upcoming film, Kinds of Kindness, and we can confirm that the early reviews point to the Greek director having another major hit for us!
In case you have forgotten, Kinds of Kindness is based on an original script co-written by Efthimis Filippou and Lanthimos himself. Lanthimos described the film as “a contemporary film, set in the US – three different stories, with four...
In case you have forgotten, Kinds of Kindness is based on an original script co-written by Efthimis Filippou and Lanthimos himself. Lanthimos described the film as “a contemporary film, set in the US – three different stories, with four...
- 5/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The long-awaited Cannes premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project Megalopolis has finally happened and while the audience at Cannes seemingly loved the movie, the critics are… well… polarized, to say the least. We have already seen some mixed reviews not long after the secret buyers’ screening, which did not go as planned for Coppola, and while the filmmaker has put a lot of effort into the marketing campaign, Cannes was the next important stop for the movie, which is still looking for a distributor. The movie is expected to get a limited theatrical release this year ahead of the awards season, but based on the early reactions, Megalopolis might not be as grand as the story behind it suggests.
Megalopolis is an interesting story altogether. The movie was conceived way back in 1979, while Coppola was filming Apocalypse Now, one of the greatest war movies ever made and it...
Megalopolis is an interesting story altogether. The movie was conceived way back in 1979, while Coppola was filming Apocalypse Now, one of the greatest war movies ever made and it...
- 5/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
After months of speculation, the critical book has finally been opened on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. The early word? Predominantly positive, with some very high highs and inevitably a few low lows.
Below, we run through some of the first reactions.
Deadline’s Damon Wise praised the movie, calling it a “mad modern masterwork that reinvents the possibilities of cinema”. He said the film is “something of a mess; unruly, exaggerated and drawn to pretension like a moth to a flame. It is also, however, a pretty stunning achievement, the work of a master artist who has taken to Imax like Caravaggio to canvas. It is a true modern masterwork of the kind that outrages with its sheer audacity.”
He continued: “Halfway through, there’s a very audacious gimmick that tears down the fourth wall in ways younger filmmakers can only dream of. Coppola breaks many of the cardinal...
Below, we run through some of the first reactions.
Deadline’s Damon Wise praised the movie, calling it a “mad modern masterwork that reinvents the possibilities of cinema”. He said the film is “something of a mess; unruly, exaggerated and drawn to pretension like a moth to a flame. It is also, however, a pretty stunning achievement, the work of a master artist who has taken to Imax like Caravaggio to canvas. It is a true modern masterwork of the kind that outrages with its sheer audacity.”
He continued: “Halfway through, there’s a very audacious gimmick that tears down the fourth wall in ways younger filmmakers can only dream of. Coppola breaks many of the cardinal...
- 5/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tamera “Tee” Kissen is joining the cast of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, an new series coming soon to Netflix. The series comes from a previously announced creative partnership with Netflix, where Perry will write, direct, and produce feature films and series under a multi-year first-look deal. Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black follows two women leading very different lives.
Tamera will be portraying the character Body in a recurring role. The 16-episode hour-long drama is written, directed, and produced by Perry. Angi Bones and Tony Strickland will also produce the series for Tyler Perry Studios. Kissen is a part of an ensemble that includes Taylor Polidore Williams, Amber Reign Smith, Crystle Stewart, Ricco Ross, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson and more.
Kissen’s previous acting credits include the role of Sheila in White Men Can’t Jump (2023) and Grace in House Party (2023). She was featured in Dutch alongside Lance...
Tamera will be portraying the character Body in a recurring role. The 16-episode hour-long drama is written, directed, and produced by Perry. Angi Bones and Tony Strickland will also produce the series for Tyler Perry Studios. Kissen is a part of an ensemble that includes Taylor Polidore Williams, Amber Reign Smith, Crystle Stewart, Ricco Ross, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson and more.
Kissen’s previous acting credits include the role of Sheila in White Men Can’t Jump (2023) and Grace in House Party (2023). She was featured in Dutch alongside Lance...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for an intense episode of “The Black Hamptons” with Season 2 Episode 8 titled “Keep the Black Hamptons Black,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, on BET. In this installment, tensions rise as Jesse takes charge of the town’s youth to protest against Eli’s new development plans, sparking a clash of ideals and values.
Meanwhile, Carolyn and Moses find themselves at odds in the boardroom, engaging in a fierce battle for control and influence. As they navigate the complexities of power dynamics, viewers will witness high-stakes negotiations and strategic maneuvering that could shape the future of the community.
Adding to the drama, Sydney confronts Anthony after catching him in a compromising position, leading to a confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences for their relationship and the tight-knit community.
With themes of activism, corporate intrigue, and personal drama, “Keep the Black Hamptons Black” promises to deliver an hour...
Meanwhile, Carolyn and Moses find themselves at odds in the boardroom, engaging in a fierce battle for control and influence. As they navigate the complexities of power dynamics, viewers will witness high-stakes negotiations and strategic maneuvering that could shape the future of the community.
Adding to the drama, Sydney confronts Anthony after catching him in a compromising position, leading to a confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences for their relationship and the tight-knit community.
With themes of activism, corporate intrigue, and personal drama, “Keep the Black Hamptons Black” promises to deliver an hour...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a gripping new episode of “The Black Hamptons,” airing this Wednesday, May 1st, at 9:00 Pm on BET. In Season 2, Episode 7, titled “Gentrification,” the residents of the Black Hamptons face significant challenges as their community undergoes major changes.
Sgt. Lane, a beloved member of the neighborhood, finds himself in a dire situation when his home is unexpectedly taken away from him. The shocking turn of events sends ripples through the community, prompting them to come together in support of their friend.
Meanwhile, Eli’s relentless mission to gentrify the Black Hamptons only serves to strengthen the resolve of its residents. As tensions rise, the community unites to resist the forces threatening to change their way of life.
Additionally, Bobby takes bold action in his pursuit to win over Peter, setting the stage for potential drama and romance within the neighborhood.
Don’t miss the drama, intrigue, and...
Sgt. Lane, a beloved member of the neighborhood, finds himself in a dire situation when his home is unexpectedly taken away from him. The shocking turn of events sends ripples through the community, prompting them to come together in support of their friend.
Meanwhile, Eli’s relentless mission to gentrify the Black Hamptons only serves to strengthen the resolve of its residents. As tensions rise, the community unites to resist the forces threatening to change their way of life.
Additionally, Bobby takes bold action in his pursuit to win over Peter, setting the stage for potential drama and romance within the neighborhood.
Don’t miss the drama, intrigue, and...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Gear up for another intense episode of “The Black Hamptons” on BET, airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm. In Season 2 Episode 6, titled “Pay the Cost,” tensions rise as Christopher’s strategic maneuver in court pushes Moses to consider a riskier and more expensive route to securing his freedom. As the legal battle intensifies, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, eager to see how far Moses will go to fight for justice.
Meanwhile, Anthony receives unsettling news about his dealings with Alexander Cora, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. With its gripping storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and morality in the world of high-stakes law and politics.
Don’t miss out on the twists and turns in “Pay the Cost,” airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET. It’s a must-watch for fans of drama and suspense!
Meanwhile, Anthony receives unsettling news about his dealings with Alexander Cora, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. With its gripping storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and morality in the world of high-stakes law and politics.
Don’t miss out on the twists and turns in “Pay the Cost,” airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET. It’s a must-watch for fans of drama and suspense!
- 4/17/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an intense episode of “The Black Hamptons” as Season 2 Episode 5, titled “Hot and Heavy,” hits the screens on BET this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm. In this gripping installment, tensions rise as Moses seeks allies in his quest for an early release from prison, while formidable adversaries conspire to ensure he remains incarcerated.
Meanwhile, Eli takes bold steps to infiltrate the inner workings of the Black Hamptons, setting the stage for potential conflicts and revelations that could shake the community to its core. As the stakes escalate, viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and suspenseful twists that will keep them glued to their seats.
With its compelling storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and the complexities of urban life. Don’t miss out on the drama and intrigue unfolding in this latest episode, airing Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET.
Meanwhile, Eli takes bold steps to infiltrate the inner workings of the Black Hamptons, setting the stage for potential conflicts and revelations that could shake the community to its core. As the stakes escalate, viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and suspenseful twists that will keep them glued to their seats.
With its compelling storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and the complexities of urban life. Don’t miss out on the drama and intrigue unfolding in this latest episode, airing Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET.
- 4/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Tyler Perry’s forthcoming Netflix series Beauty in Black has found its central cast members — and several of them have already paid a visit to the Perry-verse.
Beauty in Black, which will span 16 hour-long episodes in its first season, centers on two women leading very different lives: While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, Mallory is running a successful business, and the two find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.
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Beauty in Black, which will span 16 hour-long episodes in its first season, centers on two women leading very different lives: While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, Mallory is running a successful business, and the two find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.
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- 4/4/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
‘Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black’: Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator’s First Look Deal
Netflix has revealed the cast of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, a new series coming to the streamer that’s the result of a previously announced creative partnership.
The pact calls for Perry will write, direct, and produce feature films and series under a multi-year first-look deal.
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, and Mallory is running a successful business, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.
The 16-episode hour-long drama is written, directed, and produced by Perry.
The cast includes Taylor Polidore Williams (Divorce in the Black; Snowfall) as Kimmie; Amber Reign Smith (Outlaw Posse; Wu-Tang: An American Saga) as Rain; Crystle Stewart (Tyler Perry’s The Oval; Acrimony) as Mallory; Ricco Ross (A Husband for Christmas; Aliens) as Horace; Debbi Morgan (Power; Power Book...
The pact calls for Perry will write, direct, and produce feature films and series under a multi-year first-look deal.
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, and Mallory is running a successful business, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.
The 16-episode hour-long drama is written, directed, and produced by Perry.
The cast includes Taylor Polidore Williams (Divorce in the Black; Snowfall) as Kimmie; Amber Reign Smith (Outlaw Posse; Wu-Tang: An American Saga) as Rain; Crystle Stewart (Tyler Perry’s The Oval; Acrimony) as Mallory; Ricco Ross (A Husband for Christmas; Aliens) as Horace; Debbi Morgan (Power; Power Book...
- 4/4/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for an evening of high-stakes drama on this week’s episode of “The Black Hamptons” titled “Summer Soiree,” airing Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET.
In this installment, Malcolm and Vanessa host a lavish post-nuptial summer soirée aboard their family yacht. However, what was supposed to be a joyous celebration quickly takes a sharp turn as secrets, lies, and simmering tensions come to the forefront.
As the night unfolds, viewers can expect a whirlwind of emotions as the characters navigate through a web of deceit and intrigue. From unexpected revelations to explosive confrontations, the summer soirée proves to be anything but serene for the affluent elite of the Hamptons.
With the picturesque backdrop of the Hamptons setting the stage, “The Black Hamptons” promises an evening of riveting television, filled with twists and turns that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss “Summer Soiree” as the drama unfolds,...
In this installment, Malcolm and Vanessa host a lavish post-nuptial summer soirée aboard their family yacht. However, what was supposed to be a joyous celebration quickly takes a sharp turn as secrets, lies, and simmering tensions come to the forefront.
As the night unfolds, viewers can expect a whirlwind of emotions as the characters navigate through a web of deceit and intrigue. From unexpected revelations to explosive confrontations, the summer soirée proves to be anything but serene for the affluent elite of the Hamptons.
With the picturesque backdrop of the Hamptons setting the stage, “The Black Hamptons” promises an evening of riveting television, filled with twists and turns that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss “Summer Soiree” as the drama unfolds,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Hey, folks! Are you ready for another thrilling episode of “The Black Hamptons”? Well, mark your calendars because Season 2 Episode 3, titled “Life’s a Beach,” is set to air on BET at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.
In this gripping installment, tensions rise as Bobby makes a bold move to recruit Peter to his boxing promotional team. Meanwhile, Carolyn stumbles upon Eli’s controversial plan to gentrify the Black Hamptons, sparking a fierce debate about the future of their beloved community.
But that’s not all! Anthony finds himself grappling with a tough business decision that he must confide in Vanessa, adding even more drama to the mix.
Get ready for an evening filled with twists, turns, and intense drama as “The Black Hamptons” takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Tune in to BET at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday to catch all the action in “Life’s a Beach.
In this gripping installment, tensions rise as Bobby makes a bold move to recruit Peter to his boxing promotional team. Meanwhile, Carolyn stumbles upon Eli’s controversial plan to gentrify the Black Hamptons, sparking a fierce debate about the future of their beloved community.
But that’s not all! Anthony finds himself grappling with a tough business decision that he must confide in Vanessa, adding even more drama to the mix.
Get ready for an evening filled with twists, turns, and intense drama as “The Black Hamptons” takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Tune in to BET at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday to catch all the action in “Life’s a Beach.
- 3/27/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for another gripping episode of “The Black Hamptons” titled “Trouble in Paradise,” airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET. In Season 2, Episode 2, viewers will be drawn deeper into the complex world of Sgt. Lane and the residents of the Black Hamptons.
As tensions rise, Sgt. Lane finds himself visited by Bobby “the Beast” Boyd and a top boxing promoter, setting the stage for potential conflicts and power struggles. Meanwhile, Sydney takes matters into her own hands as she confronts Vanessa, leading to a showdown of emotions and revelations.
Elsewhere, Anthony and Michael face a warning about the dangers of doing business with Alexander Cora, forcing them to reconsider their alliances and strategies in the cutthroat world of the Black Hamptons.
With twists, turns, and high-stakes drama, “Trouble in Paradise” promises to deliver an exhilarating viewing experience for fans of the series. Tune in this Wednesday at 9:...
As tensions rise, Sgt. Lane finds himself visited by Bobby “the Beast” Boyd and a top boxing promoter, setting the stage for potential conflicts and power struggles. Meanwhile, Sydney takes matters into her own hands as she confronts Vanessa, leading to a showdown of emotions and revelations.
Elsewhere, Anthony and Michael face a warning about the dangers of doing business with Alexander Cora, forcing them to reconsider their alliances and strategies in the cutthroat world of the Black Hamptons.
With twists, turns, and high-stakes drama, “Trouble in Paradise” promises to deliver an exhilarating viewing experience for fans of the series. Tune in this Wednesday at 9:...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The 2011 film adaptation of David Nichols‘ novel “One Day” starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess was met with decidedly average notices at best. However, Netflix’s new adaptation has corrected that misstep and the limited series has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and acclaim from all corners.
This new editions showcases “This is Going to Hurt” breakout star Ambika Mod in the Hathaway role (Emma) while “The White Lotus'” Leo Woodall takes up the Sturgess mantle (Dexter). Emma and Dexter meet by chance on the night of graduating from university and the next day they part ways. However, their relationship then charts years as their fates are tied together. Both stars excel here and their chemistry propels the series to soaring heights while creator and writer Nicole Taylor, who wrote the 2018 Jessie Buckley movie “Wild Rose,” masterfully presides over proceedings, hence the rave reviews.
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) called it a “beautiful...
This new editions showcases “This is Going to Hurt” breakout star Ambika Mod in the Hathaway role (Emma) while “The White Lotus'” Leo Woodall takes up the Sturgess mantle (Dexter). Emma and Dexter meet by chance on the night of graduating from university and the next day they part ways. However, their relationship then charts years as their fates are tied together. Both stars excel here and their chemistry propels the series to soaring heights while creator and writer Nicole Taylor, who wrote the 2018 Jessie Buckley movie “Wild Rose,” masterfully presides over proceedings, hence the rave reviews.
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) called it a “beautiful...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The standup comedian and actor has spoken out about his unpopular performance, calling it ‘an off night’
Comedian Jo Koy has responded to the backlash over his performance as host for this year’s Golden Globes.
The last-minute pick for the role received a negative reaction online and reportedly in the room with an unnamed prominent director referring to it as “a disaster” and Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson calling his opening monologue “a horrid, sophomoric mishmash of lazy jokes”.
Comedian Jo Koy has responded to the backlash over his performance as host for this year’s Golden Globes.
The last-minute pick for the role received a negative reaction online and reportedly in the room with an unnamed prominent director referring to it as “a disaster” and Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson calling his opening monologue “a horrid, sophomoric mishmash of lazy jokes”.
- 1/8/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Glenn Close delivered a killer Golden Globes acceptance speech in 2019 when she pulled off an upset in Best Drama Actress by winning for “The Wife.” Lady Gaga was the frontrunner for her performance in “A Star is Born” but it was Close who took to the stage.
We could be in for a similar situation this year as Annette Bening looks to claim a career win of her own. The frontrunner for Best Drama Actress is Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Also nominated are Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”), Greta Lee (“Past Lives”), and Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”). Bening’s path to a Golden Globe victory isn’t just merited by her veteran status, however. She also has the backing of the critics.
Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair) opined: “Nyad is played by Annette Bening, who trained for a year to ready herself for the physical demands of the role.
We could be in for a similar situation this year as Annette Bening looks to claim a career win of her own. The frontrunner for Best Drama Actress is Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Also nominated are Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”), Greta Lee (“Past Lives”), and Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”). Bening’s path to a Golden Globe victory isn’t just merited by her veteran status, however. She also has the backing of the critics.
Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair) opined: “Nyad is played by Annette Bening, who trained for a year to ready herself for the physical demands of the role.
- 1/5/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Jodie Foster is fast becoming a sure thing for a Best Supporting Actress nomination at this year’s Oscars and her status as Golden Globe favorite for “Nyad” only boosts that theory.
Foster c0-stars in this Netflix biopic which charts Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim across the 110-mile open ocean from Cuba to Florida. Annette Bening takes on the titular role while Foster features as Nyad’s coach and friend, Bonnie Stoll. Foster arguably has the meatier role out of the two as the entire climax of the film features Bening’s Nyad swimming, largely without dialogue. That leaves Foster’s Stoll as the narrative anchor and the actress delivers a supporting turn that feels like a co-lead (this is something Oscar voters love in this category but we’ll get back to that later). Critics love Foster’s performance, too.
Peter Debruge (Variety) observed: “Foster proves a...
Foster c0-stars in this Netflix biopic which charts Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim across the 110-mile open ocean from Cuba to Florida. Annette Bening takes on the titular role while Foster features as Nyad’s coach and friend, Bonnie Stoll. Foster arguably has the meatier role out of the two as the entire climax of the film features Bening’s Nyad swimming, largely without dialogue. That leaves Foster’s Stoll as the narrative anchor and the actress delivers a supporting turn that feels like a co-lead (this is something Oscar voters love in this category but we’ll get back to that later). Critics love Foster’s performance, too.
Peter Debruge (Variety) observed: “Foster proves a...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Timothée Chalamet transformed into Willy Wonka for Paul King’s eponymously-titled prequel for the beloved character, but that doesn’t mean first reactions weren’t full of a few critics calling the film nuts.
Chalamet stars as a young entrepreneur setting out to build a chocolate empire in musical film “Wonka.” The film is set 25 years before the events of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” with the feature being deemed a “companion” film to the 1971 original Roald Dahl adaptation. Actor Simon Farnaby wrote the script alongside director King, reuniting after “Paddington 2.” King previously teased that “Wonka” would harness the magic of the “golden age of MGM musicals” hailing from the 1940s and ’50s to tell the sweet tale.
Oscar-nominated star Chalamet did not have to audition for the musical after his viral high school raps circulated the Internet and led director King to cast the actor as Willy Wonka...
Chalamet stars as a young entrepreneur setting out to build a chocolate empire in musical film “Wonka.” The film is set 25 years before the events of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” with the feature being deemed a “companion” film to the 1971 original Roald Dahl adaptation. Actor Simon Farnaby wrote the script alongside director King, reuniting after “Paddington 2.” King previously teased that “Wonka” would harness the magic of the “golden age of MGM musicals” hailing from the 1940s and ’50s to tell the sweet tale.
Oscar-nominated star Chalamet did not have to audition for the musical after his viral high school raps circulated the Internet and led director King to cast the actor as Willy Wonka...
- 11/28/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
This article has been corrected to include Alexander Payne’s first feature film, “Citizen Ruth.”
Alexander Payne has a near-perfect record when it comes to his movies being nominated for Academy Awards. The acclaimed writer, director, and producer — one of our very best — has made eight movies so far including his latest flick “The Holdovers” and five of them have been nominated for Oscars. Here’s the breakdown.
Payne’s debut feature film was “Citizen Ruth” (“The Passion of Martin” was only 49 minutes), which follows Laura Dern as a drug-addicted pregnant woman who finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate as she weighs up her choices regarding the pregnancy. This 1996 movie was not nominated for any Oscars.
His next movie was “Election,” which stars Matthew Broderick as a high school teacher who meets his match with Reese Witherspoon‘s over-achieving student. In 2000, the film was nominated for Best...
Alexander Payne has a near-perfect record when it comes to his movies being nominated for Academy Awards. The acclaimed writer, director, and producer — one of our very best — has made eight movies so far including his latest flick “The Holdovers” and five of them have been nominated for Oscars. Here’s the breakdown.
Payne’s debut feature film was “Citizen Ruth” (“The Passion of Martin” was only 49 minutes), which follows Laura Dern as a drug-addicted pregnant woman who finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate as she weighs up her choices regarding the pregnancy. This 1996 movie was not nominated for any Oscars.
His next movie was “Election,” which stars Matthew Broderick as a high school teacher who meets his match with Reese Witherspoon‘s over-achieving student. In 2000, the film was nominated for Best...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Killers of the Flower Moon. Interviewed by the Hollywood Reporter at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, Osage language consultant Christopher Cote shared his thoughts on Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. “As an Osage, I really wanted this to be from the perspective of Mollie and what her family experienced, but I think it would take an Osage to do that,” Cote said from the red carpet, referencing Lily Gladstone’s character in the film. “Martin Scorsese, not being Osage, I think he did a great job representing our people, but this history is being told almost from the perspective of [Mollie’s husband] Ernest Burkhart and they kind of give him this conscience and kind of depict that there’s love. But when somebody conspires to murder your entire family, that’s not love. That’s not love, that’s just beyond abuse.”Cote continued:i think in the end,...
- 11/13/2023
- MUBI
Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons is returning. BET+ has ordered a second season of the drama. The four-episode first season debuted on the streaming service in late August 2022.
Starring Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews, the series follows two prominent Black families living in Sag Harbor in Long Island.
Viewers will see several new faces join the series for season two -- Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro.
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Starring Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews, the series follows two prominent Black families living in Sag Harbor in Long Island.
Viewers will see several new faces join the series for season two -- Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro.
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- 11/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Black Hamptons has a season 2 return date. The series based on the novel by The New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber will be back on BET+ Dec. 7.
The family drama set in Sag Harbor will welcome several new cast members including Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro, among others.
The Black Hamptons highlights the glitz and gloss of the Black elite while following the lives of the Brittons and the Johnsons and exposing the secrets of wealth and prestige. With a mix of legacy families, their friends, wannabes and thirsty developers, the drama in Sag Harbor is never too far behind. Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, KaRon Riley, Mike Merrill, Angela ‘Blac Chyna’ White, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell and Jennifer Freeman will all reprise their roles from season one.
Weber also serves as an executive...
The family drama set in Sag Harbor will welcome several new cast members including Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro, among others.
The Black Hamptons highlights the glitz and gloss of the Black elite while following the lives of the Brittons and the Johnsons and exposing the secrets of wealth and prestige. With a mix of legacy families, their friends, wannabes and thirsty developers, the drama in Sag Harbor is never too far behind. Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, KaRon Riley, Mike Merrill, Angela ‘Blac Chyna’ White, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell and Jennifer Freeman will all reprise their roles from season one.
Weber also serves as an executive...
- 11/9/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
It has been a long 19 months since we’ve been able to luxuriate in a withering line from Christine Baranski’s Agnes van Rhijn, but fans of “The Gilded Age” may now celebrate as the HBO drama has returned with its second season. After the first batch of episodes ended with Carrie Coon’s social climber Bertha Russell making significant inroads with “old money” New York, these new episodes will find her at odds with the old guard once again as they go head-to-head with rivaling opera houses. The season premiere aired on Oct. 29 on HBO and streamed on Max.
With such an operatic season arc and its many other subplots, “The Gilded Age” has avoided a sophomore slump. As of this writing, the show has a 74 score on Metacritic, indicating “generally favorable” reviews. It is also certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 94% freshness score, with their critical consensus reading,...
With such an operatic season arc and its many other subplots, “The Gilded Age” has avoided a sophomore slump. As of this writing, the show has a 74 score on Metacritic, indicating “generally favorable” reviews. It is also certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 94% freshness score, with their critical consensus reading,...
- 11/2/2023
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Last year, Amazon closed an $8.5 billion acquisition of the film studio MGM, giving them ownership of the studio’s thousands of films and TV shows. Earlier this year, we heard that Poltergeist was one of the six MGM properties Amazon was most interested in doing something with… and now Variety has discovered that a Poltergeist TV series is in early development at Amazon MGM Studios! There are no plot details to share at this time, but Variety has been told “the show will be set within the world of the film”.
Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey are set to executive produce the series for Amblin Television.
Tobe Hooper, who had previously made The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Eaten Alive, Salem’s Lot, and The Funhouse, directed Poltergeist from a screenplay Steven Spielberg wrote with Michael Grais and Mark Victor. Spielberg also crafted the initial story. The film has the following synopsis: Strange...
Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey are set to executive produce the series for Amblin Television.
Tobe Hooper, who had previously made The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Eaten Alive, Salem’s Lot, and The Funhouse, directed Poltergeist from a screenplay Steven Spielberg wrote with Michael Grais and Mark Victor. Spielberg also crafted the initial story. The film has the following synopsis: Strange...
- 10/30/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The creative team from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will soon be swinging into Colorado to accept an inaugural award at the Denver Film Festival.
The fest today announced a more complete lineup of events, screenings, honorees, special guests, podcasts and more for this year’s installment, scheduled for Nov. 3-12. Plucked to receive the inaugural Denver Film Festival 5280 Award will be the Spider-Verse team. The prize is designed to honor “exceptional cinematic work and collaboration to achieve new heights,” per officials. It will be presented to writers and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, executive producer Bob Persichetti, producer Christina Steinberg and senior animation supervisor Humberto Rosa following a screening of the film on Nov. 7 at the AMC 9 + Co 10.
Anthony Chen, whose credits include Ilo Ilo, Wet Season and Ah ma, has been tapped to receive the Denver Film Festival Excellence in Directing Award following the screening of one of his new films,...
The fest today announced a more complete lineup of events, screenings, honorees, special guests, podcasts and more for this year’s installment, scheduled for Nov. 3-12. Plucked to receive the inaugural Denver Film Festival 5280 Award will be the Spider-Verse team. The prize is designed to honor “exceptional cinematic work and collaboration to achieve new heights,” per officials. It will be presented to writers and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, executive producer Bob Persichetti, producer Christina Steinberg and senior animation supervisor Humberto Rosa following a screening of the film on Nov. 7 at the AMC 9 + Co 10.
Anthony Chen, whose credits include Ilo Ilo, Wet Season and Ah ma, has been tapped to receive the Denver Film Festival Excellence in Directing Award following the screening of one of his new films,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Annette Bening is one of our finest actresses who has never won an Oscar. That could change with her new Netflix sports drama “Nyad,” which is due out on Oct. 20. The film stars Bening as Diana Nyad and charts her attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida while in her sixties. Jodie Foster co-stars as Nyad’s best friend and coach, Bonnie Stoll, and the rapport between Bening and Foster is the movie’s highlight.
Bening’s Nyad is a flawed character but one full of tenacity, commitment, drive, and belief. It makes for an easy character to root for, despite her flaws. The actress is earning some of the best reviews of her career.
Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair) opined: “Nyad is played by Annette Bening, who trained for a year to ready herself for the physical demands of the role. It’s quite a testament to actorly commitment: This...
Bening’s Nyad is a flawed character but one full of tenacity, commitment, drive, and belief. It makes for an easy character to root for, despite her flaws. The actress is earning some of the best reviews of her career.
Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair) opined: “Nyad is played by Annette Bening, who trained for a year to ready herself for the physical demands of the role. It’s quite a testament to actorly commitment: This...
- 10/12/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman are two halves of the same woman in the first trailer for Todd Haynes’ latest feature, “May December.”
In this case, Julianne Moore plays Gracie, a woman who gained infamy after falling in love with a teenage boy. Portman plays Elizabeth, the actress tasked with playing Gracie in a movie. The pair are flung into each other’s orbit when Elizabeth comes to stay with Gracie and her husband in order to research Gracie’s character.
The trailer itself looks utterly beautiful, with Haynes’ particular love of outdoor spaces on display. But, more importantly, the story seems to analyze themes also exhibited in Haynes’ past work, including illicit relationships and society’s equating of fame and infamy. It feels less like “Far From Heaven” and more a mash-up of “Carol” and Haynes’ “Superstar,” which sounds amazing.
“May December” premiered at Cannes in May to solid reviews.
In this case, Julianne Moore plays Gracie, a woman who gained infamy after falling in love with a teenage boy. Portman plays Elizabeth, the actress tasked with playing Gracie in a movie. The pair are flung into each other’s orbit when Elizabeth comes to stay with Gracie and her husband in order to research Gracie’s character.
The trailer itself looks utterly beautiful, with Haynes’ particular love of outdoor spaces on display. But, more importantly, the story seems to analyze themes also exhibited in Haynes’ past work, including illicit relationships and society’s equating of fame and infamy. It feels less like “Far From Heaven” and more a mash-up of “Carol” and Haynes’ “Superstar,” which sounds amazing.
“May December” premiered at Cannes in May to solid reviews.
- 9/26/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Not a lot was expected of Richard Linklater’s 23rd film, “Hit Man,” before it premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, September 5. For one, it was coming at the end of a mini trend of films studying contract killers (or those who impersonate them). First came David Fincher’s “The Killer.” There was also Woody Allen’s “Coup de Chance,” which has a murder-for-hire as a central plotline. “Hit Man” came relatively late to the game, but in the process may have snatched the thunder out from under the other two in terms of audience response and early critical buzz that’s heaping praise on the acclaimed director of “Boyhood,” “School of Rock,” “Apollo 10 1/2,” “Before Sunset” and “Before Midnight.”
The indie action comedy “Hit Man” stars Glen Powell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Linklater. The story is very loosely based on a 2001 Texas Monthly article...
The indie action comedy “Hit Man” stars Glen Powell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Linklater. The story is very loosely based on a 2001 Texas Monthly article...
- 9/5/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Has Sofia Coppola done it again? The acclaimed writer/director is currently putting together what kids these days would call a "heater," riding high on streak of well-received movies between 2017's remake of "The Beguiled," "On the Rocks" in 2020, and now "Priscilla." The biopic of Priscilla Presley, Elvis' wife and a thoroughly compelling firebrand in her own right, stars Cailee Spaeny as the title character opposite Jacob Elordi as the famous singer. Marking a stark departure from director Baz Luhrmann's approach in last year's "Elvis," Coppola set out to tell the story from the perspective of someone who hasn't really received much of a spotlight in history, rather than confining a figure as important as Priscilla to a bit role or a supporting player on the margins.
Based on Priscilla Presley's memoir "Elvis and Me," the film just held its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and has...
Based on Priscilla Presley's memoir "Elvis and Me," the film just held its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and has...
- 9/5/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
A master of his craft renowned for his clinical, methodical technique suddenly finds himself in a precarious position. But before we get to David Fincher, let's talk about his new film, "The Killer."
Based on the French graphic novel series of the same name by writer Alexis Nolent and illustrator Luc Jacamon, "The Killer" is the first feature film Fincher has directed since 2020's Oscar-winning "Mank" and only his third in the last 10 years. That's partly due to him being busy helming multiple episodes of Netflix's acclaimed serial killer drama "Mindhunter," as well as producing and occasionally directing the streamer's (also well-received) animated anthology series "Love, Death & Robots." Still, it's just not the same as consistently having a new Fincher film every few years as we did in the 1990s and 2000s.
Maybe that's why the crowd was particularly enthusiastic during his new film's world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
Based on the French graphic novel series of the same name by writer Alexis Nolent and illustrator Luc Jacamon, "The Killer" is the first feature film Fincher has directed since 2020's Oscar-winning "Mank" and only his third in the last 10 years. That's partly due to him being busy helming multiple episodes of Netflix's acclaimed serial killer drama "Mindhunter," as well as producing and occasionally directing the streamer's (also well-received) animated anthology series "Love, Death & Robots." Still, it's just not the same as consistently having a new Fincher film every few years as we did in the 1990s and 2000s.
Maybe that's why the crowd was particularly enthusiastic during his new film's world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
- 9/4/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The first reviews are in from Thursday night’s Venice Film Festival world premiere of the Michael Mann-directed major Oscar contender “Ferrari,” the action-packed Neon study of the Italian racer and sports car entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari starring Adam Driver as Ferrari, Penelope Cruz as his wife Laura and Shailene Woodley as his mistress Lina Lardi. It focuses on three pivotal months in the life of Ferrari back in 1957, casting its focus on that year’s grueling Mille Miglia endurance race and the love triangle between Enzo and his women. While the early critiques are mixed with some lukewarm ones, the majority are uniformly positive and include a few outright raves.
Here is a sampling:
Owen Gleiberman of Variety raves, “In Michael Mann’s heady, intricately dark, raptly absorbing ‘Ferrari,’ it isn’t just the action that’s fraught with thrilling danger. Every moment of the drama moves with a sense of high-stakes dread,...
Here is a sampling:
Owen Gleiberman of Variety raves, “In Michael Mann’s heady, intricately dark, raptly absorbing ‘Ferrari,’ it isn’t just the action that’s fraught with thrilling danger. Every moment of the drama moves with a sense of high-stakes dread,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Heart of Stone is an American spy film directed by Tom Harper from a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. Heart of Stone stars Gal Gadot in the lead role of Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative, who is willing to go through anything to protect her secret agency’s most valuable asset that can wreak havoc on the entire world.
The action thriller film also stars Jamie Dornan (Belfast) as Parker, Alia Bhatt (Dear Zindagi) as Keya Dhawan, Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of the Dead) as Jack of Hearts, Jing Lusi (Sas: Red Notice) as Theresa Yang, Paul Ready (Utopia) as Max Bailey, and Sophie Okonedo (Death on the Nile).
While the critics are not loving the film, Heart of Stone could be a worthwhile watch for some action fans who can ignore all of the bad parts of the film. So let’s find out what the critics are...
The action thriller film also stars Jamie Dornan (Belfast) as Parker, Alia Bhatt (Dear Zindagi) as Keya Dhawan, Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of the Dead) as Jack of Hearts, Jing Lusi (Sas: Red Notice) as Theresa Yang, Paul Ready (Utopia) as Max Bailey, and Sophie Okonedo (Death on the Nile).
While the critics are not loving the film, Heart of Stone could be a worthwhile watch for some action fans who can ignore all of the bad parts of the film. So let’s find out what the critics are...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Red, White & Royal Blue is a romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez from a screenplay by Lopez and Ted Malawer. The rom-com film is based on a book of the same name by Casey McQuiston and it follows the love story of Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the first female President of the United States Ellen Claremont (Uma Thurman) and Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), a British Prince. The romantic comedy film sees our protagonists pulled between love and duty while having carefree fun.
The YA rom-com film also stars Sarah Shahi (The L Word) as Zahra Bankston, Stephen Fry (Blackadder) as King James III, Rachel Hilson as Nora Holleran, Polo Morin (Who Killed Sara?) as Rafael Luna, and Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals) as Princess Beatrice).
So let’s find what the critics are saying about the YA rom-com film. Check out the review quotes from...
The YA rom-com film also stars Sarah Shahi (The L Word) as Zahra Bankston, Stephen Fry (Blackadder) as King James III, Rachel Hilson as Nora Holleran, Polo Morin (Who Killed Sara?) as Rafael Luna, and Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals) as Princess Beatrice).
So let’s find what the critics are saying about the YA rom-com film. Check out the review quotes from...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Oppenheimer.The critical debates surrounding Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s sprawling portrait of the “father of the atomic bomb,” offer a fascinating window into an industry reckoning with the fate of its most elusive creature: the summer blockbuster. Along with its better half in the joint entity now known as “Barbenheimer,” the film has been burdened with the responsibility of saving motion pictures from financial apocalypse and existential crises. Financially, its impact has been staggering: in July 2023 alone—the second-best month ever in the history of US box office returns, per Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro—“Barbenheimer” racked up a combined $547.8 million; Greta Gerwig’s Barbie netted the month’s highest gross of $366.4 million, and Nolan’s epic followed at $181.4 million. But the portmanteau has only blurred the crucial differences between the two, not to mention the many ways in which Nolan’s latest both indulges and subverts the vernaculars of big studio tentpoles.
- 8/11/2023
- MUBI
Blue BeetlePhoto: Warner Bros.
August 1: When Girls Ride - Samantha leaves the south for a fresh start, but gets caught up in the world of biker girls. Starring Alfred E. Rutherford, Deja Blaise, and Steven Strickland.
August 4: The Meg 2: The Trench - A research team encounters...
August 1: When Girls Ride - Samantha leaves the south for a fresh start, but gets caught up in the world of biker girls. Starring Alfred E. Rutherford, Deja Blaise, and Steven Strickland.
August 4: The Meg 2: The Trench - A research team encounters...
- 8/7/2023
- by The A.V. Club Bot
- avclub.com
Erykah Badu is dropping some severe shade in Beyoncé’s direction.
The neo-soul icon, 52, shot some shade at Queen Bey, 41, in her Instagram Story last weekend regarding a photo of Beyoncé performing in an oversized, metallic hat at her show in New Jersey.
“I guess I’m everyone’s stylist. favorite chrome mirror hat,” said Badu, as she added a side-by-side comparison shot of herself performing in a very similar oversized, metallic hat at a separate show during an unspecified date.
Read More: Clip Of Beyoncé Calling Out Stage Crew Goes Viral: ‘Turn The Fan On’
#ErykahBadu seemingly called out #Beyonce for being a copycat pic.twitter.com/wxJYPhVFT4
— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) July 31, 2023
The shade feels even more strange, considering Bey gave Badu a friendly shout-out on her track “Break My Soul” last year, along with nods to Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, Kelly Rowland, and Lizzo.
Read More: Beyoncé’s Mom...
The neo-soul icon, 52, shot some shade at Queen Bey, 41, in her Instagram Story last weekend regarding a photo of Beyoncé performing in an oversized, metallic hat at her show in New Jersey.
“I guess I’m everyone’s stylist. favorite chrome mirror hat,” said Badu, as she added a side-by-side comparison shot of herself performing in a very similar oversized, metallic hat at a separate show during an unspecified date.
Read More: Clip Of Beyoncé Calling Out Stage Crew Goes Viral: ‘Turn The Fan On’
#ErykahBadu seemingly called out #Beyonce for being a copycat pic.twitter.com/wxJYPhVFT4
— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) July 31, 2023
The shade feels even more strange, considering Bey gave Badu a friendly shout-out on her track “Break My Soul” last year, along with nods to Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, Kelly Rowland, and Lizzo.
Read More: Beyoncé’s Mom...
- 8/2/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, filed for divorce from her second husband, actor Richard Lawson, on Wednesday. The two have been married for eight years.
Knowles cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, and listed the date of separation as Tuesday, according to court documents.
Knowles split from her first husband, Mathew Knowles, in 2009 after 31 years of marriage. Originally born Celestine Ann Beyonce, she took Mathew Knowles’ last name and then took Lawson’s, now requesting to change it back to that of Beyonce’s father.
Knowles originally split from Mathew Knowles after finding out that he had been involved with a Scrubs actress for 18 months of their marriage, and fathered a child with the woman.
In the court filings on Wednesday, Knowles also asked to “terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support” to both Richard and herself.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died In...
Knowles cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, and listed the date of separation as Tuesday, according to court documents.
Knowles split from her first husband, Mathew Knowles, in 2009 after 31 years of marriage. Originally born Celestine Ann Beyonce, she took Mathew Knowles’ last name and then took Lawson’s, now requesting to change it back to that of Beyonce’s father.
Knowles originally split from Mathew Knowles after finding out that he had been involved with a Scrubs actress for 18 months of their marriage, and fathered a child with the woman.
In the court filings on Wednesday, Knowles also asked to “terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support” to both Richard and herself.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died In...
- 7/27/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
That’s no way for a Queen to be treated.
A clip of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 41, continuously signalling her stage crew to turn the fan on during her Renaissance World Tour is making rounds on TikTok.
The heated clip, shared on Monday and has already garnered 2 million views, shows the “Crazy In Love” songbird fanning herself while performing her single “1+1” from her 2011 album 4.
Read More: Beyoncé’s Mom Tina Knowles Files For Divorce From Richard Lawson After 8 Years Of Marriage
Frustration increases as she repeatedly gestures for her production crew to turn the fan on to no avail until she eventually outright sings into the mic, maintaining the track’s melody: “Turn the fan on.”
@camilabice
But Did Yall See Her Looking At Meeeeee? I still cant believe I was this close to mother Beyonce #beyoncerenaissance #renaissancechicago #renaissanceworldtour #chicago #beyoncechicago #chicagonight2
♬ original sound – Camila Bice
Following the onstage ordeal, the “Single Ladies...
A clip of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 41, continuously signalling her stage crew to turn the fan on during her Renaissance World Tour is making rounds on TikTok.
The heated clip, shared on Monday and has already garnered 2 million views, shows the “Crazy In Love” songbird fanning herself while performing her single “1+1” from her 2011 album 4.
Read More: Beyoncé’s Mom Tina Knowles Files For Divorce From Richard Lawson After 8 Years Of Marriage
Frustration increases as she repeatedly gestures for her production crew to turn the fan on to no avail until she eventually outright sings into the mic, maintaining the track’s melody: “Turn the fan on.”
@camilabice
But Did Yall See Her Looking At Meeeeee? I still cant believe I was this close to mother Beyonce #beyoncerenaissance #renaissancechicago #renaissanceworldtour #chicago #beyoncechicago #chicagonight2
♬ original sound – Camila Bice
Following the onstage ordeal, the “Single Ladies...
- 7/27/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Beyoncé and Solange's mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson is reportedly separating from husband Richard Lawson after eight years of marriage.
Per court documents obtained by People, Knowles-Lawson, 69, filed for divorce on July 26, listing the couple's separation date as the day prior. Said documents cite the cause of their split as irreconcilable differences. They also note that the fashion designer asked the court to terminate its ability to award spousal support to her and the actor, 76, and that Knowles-Lawson requested her name be restored to Celestine Knowles. Reps for both stars did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
Knowles-Lawson and Richard began dating in 2013 and got married in Newport Beach, CA, on April 12, 2015. They last attended Vanity Fair's 2023 Oscars afterparty together, which Knowles-Lawson documented with an Instagram selfie on March 14. She captioned it, "Never been one to waste some good light!!! so we had to sneak a picture at...
Per court documents obtained by People, Knowles-Lawson, 69, filed for divorce on July 26, listing the couple's separation date as the day prior. Said documents cite the cause of their split as irreconcilable differences. They also note that the fashion designer asked the court to terminate its ability to award spousal support to her and the actor, 76, and that Knowles-Lawson requested her name be restored to Celestine Knowles. Reps for both stars did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
Knowles-Lawson and Richard began dating in 2013 and got married in Newport Beach, CA, on April 12, 2015. They last attended Vanity Fair's 2023 Oscars afterparty together, which Knowles-Lawson documented with an Instagram selfie on March 14. She captioned it, "Never been one to waste some good light!!! so we had to sneak a picture at...
- 7/27/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have separated after eight years of marriage.
Tina filed for divorce on Wednesday, according to court documents, obtained by Et. Tina cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for divorce.
According to the docs, Tina listed the couple’s date of separation as Tuesday. She is also asking for the court to restore her name to Celestine Knowles.
Beyoncé and Solange Knowles‘ mom and Richard have reportedly been living separately and eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that Tina has not been by Richard’s side as he’s been promoting his latest film, “Black Terror”. Richard has attended film festivals such as the Essence Festival and Cannes Film Festival in recent months.
Tina and Richard have known each other for decades, however, they got married in 2015 after two years of dating. The couple tied the knot aboard a yacht in Newport Beach, California, in April of that year.
Tina filed for divorce on Wednesday, according to court documents, obtained by Et. Tina cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for divorce.
According to the docs, Tina listed the couple’s date of separation as Tuesday. She is also asking for the court to restore her name to Celestine Knowles.
Beyoncé and Solange Knowles‘ mom and Richard have reportedly been living separately and eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that Tina has not been by Richard’s side as he’s been promoting his latest film, “Black Terror”. Richard has attended film festivals such as the Essence Festival and Cannes Film Festival in recent months.
Tina and Richard have known each other for decades, however, they got married in 2015 after two years of dating. The couple tied the knot aboard a yacht in Newport Beach, California, in April of that year.
- 7/27/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Updated: Tyler Perry has announced the first two films in his four-picture deal with Amazon Studios: “Black, White & Blue,” a police brutality drama, and “Divorce in the Black,” which focuses on a broken marriage.
Perry will write, direct and produce both projects, with “Black, White & Blue” set to star Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon Lanier (“God’s Not Dead 3”) and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”).
The story follows a woman named Fela Blackburn (Tandy), whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn (Adeyeye), at the hands of a police officer.
Here’s the logline: “Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells (Graham), who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells (Lepley), who is a former cop turned private investigator,...
Perry will write, direct and produce both projects, with “Black, White & Blue” set to star Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon Lanier (“God’s Not Dead 3”) and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”).
The story follows a woman named Fela Blackburn (Tandy), whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn (Adeyeye), at the hands of a police officer.
Here’s the logline: “Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells (Graham), who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells (Lepley), who is a former cop turned private investigator,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
With the true crime TV movie “Boston Strangler,” Keira Knightley has made a welcome return to the genre she excels in — period dramas. The new Hulu telefilm chronicles the true story of Loretta McLaughlin, the reporter who connected the murders of the Boston Strangler and broke the story for Boston Record American.
The killer murdered 13 women in the 1960s and McLaughlin (Knightley) reported on the ongoing story alongside Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) while dealing with the sexism of the era at the same time. Utilizing an American accent, which Knightley doesn’t often do, the actress is a firm presence on screen and carries the TV movie on her shoulders. It’s her haunting facial expressions and dogged determinism as McLaughlin that propels the movie forward. Without Knightley’s cutting central performance, the movie might not have worked, as critics have noted.
Stephanie Zacharek (Time Magazine) wrote: “Knightley, in a...
The killer murdered 13 women in the 1960s and McLaughlin (Knightley) reported on the ongoing story alongside Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) while dealing with the sexism of the era at the same time. Utilizing an American accent, which Knightley doesn’t often do, the actress is a firm presence on screen and carries the TV movie on her shoulders. It’s her haunting facial expressions and dogged determinism as McLaughlin that propels the movie forward. Without Knightley’s cutting central performance, the movie might not have worked, as critics have noted.
Stephanie Zacharek (Time Magazine) wrote: “Knightley, in a...
- 6/14/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
With “Asteroid City,” has Wes Anderson directed one of his best movies yet or is it a misstep in an otherwise lauded career? Is the new film, due out in June, a return to form after “The French Dispatch” or a disappointment following his 2021 ensemble anthology? Those are the questions critics are asking following the debut of “Asteroid City” at the Cannes Film Festival, where the response to Anderon’s new film seemingly traveled to the moon and back.
“Like any movie by Wes Anderson, ‘Asteroid City’ is the epitome of a Wes Anderson movie,” Indiewire critic David Ehrlich wrote in his rave review. “A film about a television program about a play within a play ‘about infinity and I don’t know what else’ (as one character describes it), this delightfully profound desert charmer — by far the director’s best effort since ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ and in some...
“Like any movie by Wes Anderson, ‘Asteroid City’ is the epitome of a Wes Anderson movie,” Indiewire critic David Ehrlich wrote in his rave review. “A film about a television program about a play within a play ‘about infinity and I don’t know what else’ (as one character describes it), this delightfully profound desert charmer — by far the director’s best effort since ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ and in some...
- 5/24/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Two highly anticipated movies debuted at Cannes on Saturday, practically back-to-back, and critics were whipped to a frenzy with praise for them. Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is easily one of the most anticipated movies of 2023, and with the first trailer having dropped on Thursday, it’s no surprise that the line to get into the theater for the Cannes screening was immense, according to social media.
“Flower Moon” was lauded as another standout for Scorsese, while not possibly being his best ever and the prodigious runtime seemingly was not a problem. Freelance writer Martyn Conterio said, “It’s top tier Marty.” Praise is going out to actress Lily Gladsone who Discussing Film senior film critic Yasmine Kandil calls “the soul of the film.” IndieWire’s David Ehrlich also gave praise to Leonardo DiCaprio, calling his turn in the feature as “the best performance of his life.
“Flower Moon” was lauded as another standout for Scorsese, while not possibly being his best ever and the prodigious runtime seemingly was not a problem. Freelance writer Martyn Conterio said, “It’s top tier Marty.” Praise is going out to actress Lily Gladsone who Discussing Film senior film critic Yasmine Kandil calls “the soul of the film.” IndieWire’s David Ehrlich also gave praise to Leonardo DiCaprio, calling his turn in the feature as “the best performance of his life.
- 5/21/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Director Todd Haynes’ is receiving high marks for his dark comedy “May December,” which debuted at Cannes on Saturday, with praise abounding for his return to the narrative film world after a three-year absence (the 2019 feature “Dark Waters”).
The film starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, centers on an actress who travels to Maine to study a woman whom she intends to portray on film.
Sky Cinema has already acquired UK distribution rights, and judging by the first batch of buzz, other markets may not be far behind. The picture seems to continue the filmmaker’s interest in dysfunctional civilizations and skewed gender roles. His early 1990s work, including “Poison” saw him hailed as a leading figure in New Queer Cinema (or “The Queer New Wave”).
“May December” marks his fifth feature film collaboration with Julianne Moore following “Safe” in 1995, the Douglas Sirk homage “Far from Heaven” in 2002, the eclectic...
The film starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, centers on an actress who travels to Maine to study a woman whom she intends to portray on film.
Sky Cinema has already acquired UK distribution rights, and judging by the first batch of buzz, other markets may not be far behind. The picture seems to continue the filmmaker’s interest in dysfunctional civilizations and skewed gender roles. His early 1990s work, including “Poison” saw him hailed as a leading figure in New Queer Cinema (or “The Queer New Wave”).
“May December” marks his fifth feature film collaboration with Julianne Moore following “Safe” in 1995, the Douglas Sirk homage “Far from Heaven” in 2002, the eclectic...
- 5/20/2023
- by Scott Mendelson and Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday night. At the glitzy Palais screening, director James Mangold and stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Boyd Holbrook and Ethann Isidore enjoyed a warm five-minute standing ovation from the crowd. But it was Indy himself, Harrison Ford, who was the center of attention, with the actor visibly moved to tears by the reception.
Not soon after the premiere, the first reviews of the film, which hits theaters on June 30, came trickling in. As of late Thursday, the early critical reaction to the fifth film in the much-loved Indiana Jones franchise has been decidedly mixed.
A common theme among the early reviews is that the film is better than Indy’s last outing, the rather polarizing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull from 2008, but not much better. Many reviewers took issue with digitally de-aging...
Not soon after the premiere, the first reviews of the film, which hits theaters on June 30, came trickling in. As of late Thursday, the early critical reaction to the fifth film in the much-loved Indiana Jones franchise has been decidedly mixed.
A common theme among the early reviews is that the film is better than Indy’s last outing, the rather polarizing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull from 2008, but not much better. Many reviewers took issue with digitally de-aging...
- 5/19/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a reportedly tepid reaction from the crowd — though first reactions on social media were more positive. Per usual for Cannes premieres it did receive ovations, but they were reserved for Harrison Ford himself rather than the James Mangold-directed film.
Since then the reviews have been pouring in, and they largely mirror how the audience at Cannes felt: A bit of a letdown, though some say it has its moments. But people still like Harrison Ford.
In his review of “Indy’s” fifth and possibly final installment, David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter wrote, “This is a big, bombastic movie that goes through the motions but never finds much joy in the process, despite John Williams’ hard-working score continuously pushing our nostalgia buttons and trying to convince us we’re on a wild ride … Both the...
Since then the reviews have been pouring in, and they largely mirror how the audience at Cannes felt: A bit of a letdown, though some say it has its moments. But people still like Harrison Ford.
In his review of “Indy’s” fifth and possibly final installment, David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter wrote, “This is a big, bombastic movie that goes through the motions but never finds much joy in the process, despite John Williams’ hard-working score continuously pushing our nostalgia buttons and trying to convince us we’re on a wild ride … Both the...
- 5/19/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
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