Talk about an identity crisis!
In a wonderfully funny and completely original comedy, French star Chiara Mastroianni in a bit of an existential crisis mode decides one day to morph into her very famous father, the late great Marcello Mastroianni. In a search for her own identity she discovers more about herself, her father, even her equally famous mother Catherine Deneuve who surprisingly consented to play herself and discover truths about her relationship with her ex-finacé (he died in 1996) that had never been made public.
Playing tonight in the official competition of the Cannes Film Festival, where the entire family has appeared many times as fictional characters, this time it hits close to home, but always with a light touch as Chiara drops her own persona and hits the town as if it were Marcello Mastroianni back in Fellini’s 8 1/2. Black suit, hat, moustache, large glasses — she’s all in.
In a wonderfully funny and completely original comedy, French star Chiara Mastroianni in a bit of an existential crisis mode decides one day to morph into her very famous father, the late great Marcello Mastroianni. In a search for her own identity she discovers more about herself, her father, even her equally famous mother Catherine Deneuve who surprisingly consented to play herself and discover truths about her relationship with her ex-finacé (he died in 1996) that had never been made public.
Playing tonight in the official competition of the Cannes Film Festival, where the entire family has appeared many times as fictional characters, this time it hits close to home, but always with a light touch as Chiara drops her own persona and hits the town as if it were Marcello Mastroianni back in Fellini’s 8 1/2. Black suit, hat, moustache, large glasses — she’s all in.
- 5/21/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s not often that you think about the theory that there might be someone who looks exactly like you somewhere in another part of the world and none of you know that either one exists since the Doppleganger theory is very rarely witnessed by anybody.
Elizabeth Olsen has twin sisters who are part of the fashion industry named Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
But Margot Robbie, Natalie Portman, and Katy Perry along with other stars in the industry have witnessed the presence of their striking lookalikes in the entertainment business itself, which leads many to believe that Doppleganages might really exist.
1: Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie in and as Barbie
Australian actress Margot Robbie has been making rounds in popular media for her phenomenal performance as the titular protagonist in the 2023 blockbuster film Barbie. She’s also making strides as a producer for many projects through her production company LuckyChap Entertainment.
Elizabeth Olsen has twin sisters who are part of the fashion industry named Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
But Margot Robbie, Natalie Portman, and Katy Perry along with other stars in the industry have witnessed the presence of their striking lookalikes in the entertainment business itself, which leads many to believe that Doppleganages might really exist.
1: Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie in and as Barbie
Australian actress Margot Robbie has been making rounds in popular media for her phenomenal performance as the titular protagonist in the 2023 blockbuster film Barbie. She’s also making strides as a producer for many projects through her production company LuckyChap Entertainment.
- 3/19/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit.
This week, Helen Mirren at the American Cinematheque Awards, the history-making connection between Godzilla Minus One and Stanley Kubrick, plus live on stage with Maestro and Anatomy of a Fall.
Helen Mirren got the royal treatment a queen deserves Thursday night from the American Cinematheque in a ceremony delayed by the actors strike but finally taking place right during crunch time in the Oscar race.
In my opinion, Mirren easily should have been in the Oscar Best Actress hunt for her stunning portrayal of legendary Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, but alas the summer opening (after an early 2023 Berlin premiere) and indie Bleecker Street’s limited campaign budget makes it hard to compete against particularly strong heavyweight competition this year.
I caught up with her last night at her table, right in the center of the action of course, at...
This week, Helen Mirren at the American Cinematheque Awards, the history-making connection between Godzilla Minus One and Stanley Kubrick, plus live on stage with Maestro and Anatomy of a Fall.
Helen Mirren got the royal treatment a queen deserves Thursday night from the American Cinematheque in a ceremony delayed by the actors strike but finally taking place right during crunch time in the Oscar race.
In my opinion, Mirren easily should have been in the Oscar Best Actress hunt for her stunning portrayal of legendary Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, but alas the summer opening (after an early 2023 Berlin premiere) and indie Bleecker Street’s limited campaign budget makes it hard to compete against particularly strong heavyweight competition this year.
I caught up with her last night at her table, right in the center of the action of course, at...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Helen Mirren was honored at the 37th annual American Cinematheque Awards on Thursday night, with a star-studded list of presenters on hand to celebrate the actress’ achievements both on screen and off.
Harrison Ford, Vin Diesel, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, Pierce Brosnan, Alan Cumming, Andrea Riseborough and Mirren’s husband Taylor Hackford toasted the star at the event, which is an annual fundraiser for the American Cinematheque that supports its programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
The award touched on the many highlights of Mirren’s career — most recently in Golda and as the narrator for Barbie — and her versatility on screen, as well as the impact she’s had on her co-stars.
Diesel — making his first public appearance since he was sued for alleged sexual battery by his former assistant in December — talked about the relationship...
Harrison Ford, Vin Diesel, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, Pierce Brosnan, Alan Cumming, Andrea Riseborough and Mirren’s husband Taylor Hackford toasted the star at the event, which is an annual fundraiser for the American Cinematheque that supports its programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
The award touched on the many highlights of Mirren’s career — most recently in Golda and as the narrator for Barbie — and her versatility on screen, as well as the impact she’s had on her co-stars.
Diesel — making his first public appearance since he was sued for alleged sexual battery by his former assistant in December — talked about the relationship...
- 2/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mk2 Films, the Paris-based outfit behind Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated “Anatomy of a Fall,” is set to restore Robert Bresson’s “Four Nights of a Dreamer,” a romantic drama which competed at the Berlinale in 1971 and disappeared from screens in 1985.
MK2 Films, the division of a major arthouse cinema chain in France, will digitize “Four Nights of a Dreamer” in 4K and will bring it to global theatres in 2024.
“Four Nights of a Dreamer” is the 10th film directed by Bresson and the only one which wasn’t restored. His other credits include “Mouchette,” “Au Hasard Balthazar” and “Pickpocket.”
Inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel “White Nights,” “Four Nights of a Dreamer” revolves around a meeting on the Pont Neuf between a dreamy young man and a distraught young woman who will confide in each other over four nights. It stars Guillaume des Forêts, Isabelle Weingarten, Jean-Maurice Monnoyer. The film...
MK2 Films, the division of a major arthouse cinema chain in France, will digitize “Four Nights of a Dreamer” in 4K and will bring it to global theatres in 2024.
“Four Nights of a Dreamer” is the 10th film directed by Bresson and the only one which wasn’t restored. His other credits include “Mouchette,” “Au Hasard Balthazar” and “Pickpocket.”
Inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel “White Nights,” “Four Nights of a Dreamer” revolves around a meeting on the Pont Neuf between a dreamy young man and a distraught young woman who will confide in each other over four nights. It stars Guillaume des Forêts, Isabelle Weingarten, Jean-Maurice Monnoyer. The film...
- 2/16/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Step into the time machine and travel back to 1979 as “Fellow Travelers” unfolds another gripping episode, “White Nights,” airing at 9:00 Pm this Tuesday on Showcase. The series takes viewers on a nostalgic journey, offering a glimpse into the lives of its characters against the backdrop of significant historical events.
In this episode, Tim, now a social worker, embarks on a trip to Fire Island, guided by Hawk, who introduces him to the vibrant world of “gay paradise.” Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves entangled in the wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and a meticulous portrayal of the late ’70s. Don’t miss “White Nights,” an episode that promises both a trip down memory lane and a front-row seat to the evolving dynamics of its characters. Tune in for...
In this episode, Tim, now a social worker, embarks on a trip to Fire Island, guided by Hawk, who introduces him to the vibrant world of “gay paradise.” Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves entangled in the wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and a meticulous portrayal of the late ’70s. Don’t miss “White Nights,” an episode that promises both a trip down memory lane and a front-row seat to the evolving dynamics of its characters. Tune in for...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Step back in time to 1979 with “Fellow Travelers” Season 1 Episode 7, titled “White Nights,” airing on Showtime at 9:00 Pm, Sunday, December 10, 2023. In this episode, viewers are taken on a poignant journey as Tim, now a social worker, embarks on a visit to Fire Island. Here, Hawk becomes his guide, leading him through the vibrant tapestry of what was considered a “gay paradise” during that era.
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves caught up in the powerful wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial. The explosive atmosphere of this episode delves into the complex emotions and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during a pivotal moment in history.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to unfold a compelling narrative, exploring the intricacies of personal and collective experiences within the backdrop of significant historical events. Tune in for a night of evocative storytelling, where the characters...
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves caught up in the powerful wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial. The explosive atmosphere of this episode delves into the complex emotions and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during a pivotal moment in history.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to unfold a compelling narrative, exploring the intricacies of personal and collective experiences within the backdrop of significant historical events. Tune in for a night of evocative storytelling, where the characters...
- 12/3/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This story about “The Color Purple” composers Nova Wav first appeared in the Race Begins issue of TheWrap magazine.
As far back as Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker’s game-changing novel, “The Color Purple” has always had a musical legacy. In addition to being scored by none other than Quincy Jones, the film boasted an earworm of an original song, “Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister),” that was co-penned by Lionel Richie. So it wasn’t shocking that “Purple” would spring to life in Broadway musical form, first in 2005 and then in a multi-Tony-winning revival 10 years later, which would launch the career of an exciting upstart named Cynthia Erivo.
When the prospect of an adaptation of the musical into an all-singing, all-dancing major film bloomed into reality, it was clear the team would need some new tunes to goose the already-rousing ones in the two-act musical. Enter Nova Wav,...
As far back as Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker’s game-changing novel, “The Color Purple” has always had a musical legacy. In addition to being scored by none other than Quincy Jones, the film boasted an earworm of an original song, “Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister),” that was co-penned by Lionel Richie. So it wasn’t shocking that “Purple” would spring to life in Broadway musical form, first in 2005 and then in a multi-Tony-winning revival 10 years later, which would launch the career of an exciting upstart named Cynthia Erivo.
When the prospect of an adaptation of the musical into an all-singing, all-dancing major film bloomed into reality, it was clear the team would need some new tunes to goose the already-rousing ones in the two-act musical. Enter Nova Wav,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
Fellow Travelers is a historical drama miniseries created by Ron Nyswaner. Based on Thomas Mallon‘s 2007 fictional novel of the same name, the Showtime series is set in 1950s Washington D.C. and it revolves around the relationship between Hawkins Fuller and Timothy Laughlin. After a chance encounter Hawkins and Timothy start a relationship that lasts for more than three decades.
Fellow Travelers – Episode Guide (When are the Episodes Coming Out?) Credit – Showtime
Fellow Travelers consists of eight episodes in total. The Showtime series premiered with its first episode on October 27, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly. Check out the full episode guide below:
Episode 1 “You’re Wonderful” – October 27 Episode 2 “Bulletproof” – November 3 Episode 3 “Hit Me” – November 10 Episode 4 “Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire”– November 17 Episode 5 “Promise You Won’t Write” – November 24 Episode 6 “Beyond Measure”– December 1 Episode 7 “White Nights” – December 8 Episode 8 “Make It Easy” – December 15 Fellow Travelers...
Fellow Travelers – Episode Guide (When are the Episodes Coming Out?) Credit – Showtime
Fellow Travelers consists of eight episodes in total. The Showtime series premiered with its first episode on October 27, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly. Check out the full episode guide below:
Episode 1 “You’re Wonderful” – October 27 Episode 2 “Bulletproof” – November 3 Episode 3 “Hit Me” – November 10 Episode 4 “Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire”– November 17 Episode 5 “Promise You Won’t Write” – November 24 Episode 6 “Beyond Measure”– December 1 Episode 7 “White Nights” – December 8 Episode 8 “Make It Easy” – December 15 Fellow Travelers...
- 11/20/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
It’s not uncommon for a prominent British actor to be labeled British acting royalty. All types, from Laurence Olivier to Maggie Smith, have worn the label but nobody perhaps has literally worn that title recently to the extent as Helen Mirren. She has had a long varied career and has earned her place as one of the holders of acting’s triple crowns by playing a variety of British monarchs.
Her Oscar came for playing the British Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” which dealt with her reaction to the unexpected death of Princess Diana. She would revisit the role nine years later for a Tony on Broadway in the play “The Audience,” which dealt with Elizabeth’s relationships with the various prime ministers who have served under her. It was a different Queen, Elizabeth I, that would bring Mirren one of her four Emmys, when she starred in...
Her Oscar came for playing the British Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” which dealt with her reaction to the unexpected death of Princess Diana. She would revisit the role nine years later for a Tony on Broadway in the play “The Audience,” which dealt with Elizabeth’s relationships with the various prime ministers who have served under her. It was a different Queen, Elizabeth I, that would bring Mirren one of her four Emmys, when she starred in...
- 10/19/2023
- by Robert Pius, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The list of Oscar-winning directors for short films who have gone on to major careers in the feature-length realm is shorter than you might imagine. Andrea Arnold, Martin McDonagh and Claude Berri achieved arthouse success; David Frankel made multiplex hits like “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Marley & Me.” But perhaps only Taylor Hackford, a winner in 1979 for an affecting little mockumentary titled “Teenage Father,” became a full-scale Hollywood brand — a name associated with a certain temperature of sleek studio gloss and versatile genre smarts.
In an industry increasingly given over to auteur reverence, Hackford has instead consistently proven the essential value of the distinguished craftsman — the kind that keeps the industry running, even if the status doesn’t earn you as many glittering prizes or prestigious festival berths. Consider the Festival Lumière’s tribute to Hackford a welcome exception. The four films selected by the festival to represent the...
In an industry increasingly given over to auteur reverence, Hackford has instead consistently proven the essential value of the distinguished craftsman — the kind that keeps the industry running, even if the status doesn’t earn you as many glittering prizes or prestigious festival berths. Consider the Festival Lumière’s tribute to Hackford a welcome exception. The four films selected by the festival to represent the...
- 10/15/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Lyon, France — Four-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón and “Time Bandits” helmer Terry Gilliam will join a star director-studded lineup at this year’s Lumière Film Festival including Wes Anderson, Alexander Payne and Wim Wenders.
Cuarón is returning to Lyon – where he was a guest of honor in 2018 – to present a selection of films by Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner.
Gilliam will screen the newly restored version of his 1995 sci-fi thriller “Twelve Monkeys.”
One of Anderson’s latest shorts, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” part of four Roald Dahl adaptations to be released on Netflix later this month, will screen at Lyon’s plush 2,000-seat Auditorium, where he will give a masterclass.
Like other guests, he will not only be introducing a retrospective of his own films but works by others, as part of an ongoing drive by the festival “to strengthen the link between the past and the present of cinema,...
Cuarón is returning to Lyon – where he was a guest of honor in 2018 – to present a selection of films by Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner.
Gilliam will screen the newly restored version of his 1995 sci-fi thriller “Twelve Monkeys.”
One of Anderson’s latest shorts, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” part of four Roald Dahl adaptations to be released on Netflix later this month, will screen at Lyon’s plush 2,000-seat Auditorium, where he will give a masterclass.
Like other guests, he will not only be introducing a retrospective of his own films but works by others, as part of an ongoing drive by the festival “to strengthen the link between the past and the present of cinema,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Lise Pedersen
- Variety Film + TV
ListicleWhile there have been raging debates over whether a film adaptation of a literary work does justice to the original, some of these films have fulfilled the expectations of book lovers.YouTube screengrabWhat better delights a literature enthusiast than a film adaptation of their favourite literary work? While there have been raging debates over whether a film adaptation of a literary work does justice to the original, it is no doubt that movies make them more accessible. Apart from accessibility, cross cultural adaptations also bring the stories closer to home. Here are five south Indian movies that were adapted to suit local tastes while maintaining the spirit of the original works: Kandukondein Kandukondein (2000) The Ajith Kumar starrer is adapted from Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility which revolves around the romantic entanglements of two sisters who are forced to live in more meagre conditions along with their widowed mother. Even...
- 7/20/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
The Palm Springs International ShortFest winners were announced on Sunday, with Japan and the U.S.’s “The Old Young Crow” taking the prize for best of the festival. Lithuania’s “Way Better” won best animated short and China’s “Will You Look At Me” landed best documentary short. Additionally, the award for best live-action short over 15 minutes went to France’s “Sèt Lam” and Spain’s “Mystic Tiger” took home the award for the best live-action short 15 minutes and under.
The festival handed out cash prizes worth $25,000, as well as five awards to help winners qualify for the Academy Awards. The competition included some 299 short films within the official selection. The annual festival began on June 20 and will conclude Monday, June 26.
See the full list of winners below.
Best of the Festival
The Old Young Crow (U.S.)
Animated Short
Way Better (Lithuania)
Documentary Short
Will You Look at...
The festival handed out cash prizes worth $25,000, as well as five awards to help winners qualify for the Academy Awards. The competition included some 299 short films within the official selection. The annual festival began on June 20 and will conclude Monday, June 26.
See the full list of winners below.
Best of the Festival
The Old Young Crow (U.S.)
Animated Short
Way Better (Lithuania)
Documentary Short
Will You Look at...
- 6/25/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
The Old Young Crow took home the top prize at the 2023 Palm Springs International Shortfest on Sunday. The Japanese-United States short film follows an elderly Persian man recalling the lessons he learned from an elderly Japanese woman.
The best animated short award went to Lithuania’s Way Better, which centers on a man who’s expecting the worst but hoping for the best from his upcoming medical test results. He spends his time over the course of a week waiting in a limbo of his own creation, dreading things that haven’t happened yet.
Other top awards of the festival went to China’s Will You Look At Me for documentary short, France’s Sét Lam for live-action short over 15 minutes and Spain’s Mystic Tiger for live-action short 15 minutes and under. The top five films are now eligible to submit their shorts to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration.
The best animated short award went to Lithuania’s Way Better, which centers on a man who’s expecting the worst but hoping for the best from his upcoming medical test results. He spends his time over the course of a week waiting in a limbo of his own creation, dreading things that haven’t happened yet.
Other top awards of the festival went to China’s Will You Look At Me for documentary short, France’s Sét Lam for live-action short over 15 minutes and Spain’s Mystic Tiger for live-action short 15 minutes and under. The top five films are now eligible to submit their shorts to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration.
- 6/25/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With it being seven years since his last live-action film, 2014’s The Grand Budapast Hotel, Wes Anderson is hard at work. Following a Cannes premiere, The French Dispatch finally arrives in limited theaters on October 22 followed by a wide release the following week, and he’s already shooting his next film (recently revealed to have the title Asteroid City) outside of Madrid with Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Rupert Friend, Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Jeffrey Wright, Liev Schreiber, Tony Revolori, and Matt Dillon.
As is the case with all of his work, Wes Anderson synthesizes cinema history in his own specific language and for The French Dispatch he has provided a list of influences. As revealed in a promotional book sent to The Flim Stage and styled after the film’s magazine, 32 films are listed that “provided inspiration to the filmmakers,...
As is the case with all of his work, Wes Anderson synthesizes cinema history in his own specific language and for The French Dispatch he has provided a list of influences. As revealed in a promotional book sent to The Flim Stage and styled after the film’s magazine, 32 films are listed that “provided inspiration to the filmmakers,...
- 10/12/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The film is written and directed by Natalya Kudryashova.
French sales agent Kinology has agreed a deal with Moscow-based distributor and production company Central Partnership to handle international sales on Russian drama Gerda, which receives its premiere in the international competition at this year’s Locarno Film Festival (August 4-14).
Written and directed by Natalya Kudryashova, Gerda is about a young woman named Lera who is trying to escape the constraints of her provincial life. A sociology student by day, she works in a local strip joint by night to support herself and her mother, who suffers from a mental disorder.
French sales agent Kinology has agreed a deal with Moscow-based distributor and production company Central Partnership to handle international sales on Russian drama Gerda, which receives its premiere in the international competition at this year’s Locarno Film Festival (August 4-14).
Written and directed by Natalya Kudryashova, Gerda is about a young woman named Lera who is trying to escape the constraints of her provincial life. A sociology student by day, she works in a local strip joint by night to support herself and her mother, who suffers from a mental disorder.
- 8/5/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
It’s summer, everyone! And with its relatively sparse list of new releases for July 2021, Hulu seems to be subtlety imploring its subscribers to go outside.
Don’t get us wrong: Hulu’s library offerings get a big upgrade this month. July 1 sees the arrival of great films like Galaxy Quest, Fargo, and Caddyshack. Bill and Ted Face the Music premieres on July 2 and its followed by Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar on July 9. Not bad stuff! It’s just that, outside of the library titles, there isn’t much to go off of.
Hulu’s only major original release this month is the FX on Hulu production American Horror Stories on July 15. As its name implies, the show is a spinoff of American Horror Story and will feature self-contained horror episodes rather than a season-long arc. If you’ll allow this geriatric millennial to deploy one truly ancient meme: “Yo dawg,...
Don’t get us wrong: Hulu’s library offerings get a big upgrade this month. July 1 sees the arrival of great films like Galaxy Quest, Fargo, and Caddyshack. Bill and Ted Face the Music premieres on July 2 and its followed by Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar on July 9. Not bad stuff! It’s just that, outside of the library titles, there isn’t much to go off of.
Hulu’s only major original release this month is the FX on Hulu production American Horror Stories on July 15. As its name implies, the show is a spinoff of American Horror Story and will feature self-contained horror episodes rather than a season-long arc. If you’ll allow this geriatric millennial to deploy one truly ancient meme: “Yo dawg,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Twyla Tharp on Zoom with Herman Cornejo and Misty Copeland in Steven Cantor’s Twyla Moves Photo: Zoom Stick Figure Films
Steven Cantor’s intimate and fierce Twyla Moves showcases the legendary Twyla Tharp working on a Zoom dance from New York during the height of the pandemic with Misty Copeland, Benjamin Buza, Herman Cornejo, Maria Khoreva, Kaitlyn Gilliland, and Charlie Neshyba-Hodges in other locations. She invites the great production designer Santo Loquasto to have a look. Twyla has collaborated with composers Philip Glass, David Byrne, David Van Tieghem, and Glenn Branca, won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for Movin’ Out, featuring the songs of Billy Joel, staged dances for Miloš Forman’s Hair, Ragtime, and Amadeus, and Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines in Taylor Hackford’s White Nights.
Dancer, featuring Sergei Polunin, and Tyler Peck’s Ballet Now round out Steven’s trilogy of dance films.
From New York,...
Steven Cantor’s intimate and fierce Twyla Moves showcases the legendary Twyla Tharp working on a Zoom dance from New York during the height of the pandemic with Misty Copeland, Benjamin Buza, Herman Cornejo, Maria Khoreva, Kaitlyn Gilliland, and Charlie Neshyba-Hodges in other locations. She invites the great production designer Santo Loquasto to have a look. Twyla has collaborated with composers Philip Glass, David Byrne, David Van Tieghem, and Glenn Branca, won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for Movin’ Out, featuring the songs of Billy Joel, staged dances for Miloš Forman’s Hair, Ragtime, and Amadeus, and Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines in Taylor Hackford’s White Nights.
Dancer, featuring Sergei Polunin, and Tyler Peck’s Ballet Now round out Steven’s trilogy of dance films.
From New York,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
One week before the Academy Awards go down on ABC, American Idol‘s Top 12 assembled live to perform Oscar-winning songs of yesteryear.
Showing them all how it’s done was Lionel Richie, who kicked off the two-hour event with a performance of “Say You Say Me” from White Nights, for which Richie won Best Original Song at the 1986 ceremony. Click here to watch.
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Before we get to the songs,...
Showing them all how it’s done was Lionel Richie, who kicked off the two-hour event with a performance of “Say You Say Me” from White Nights, for which Richie won Best Original Song at the 1986 ceremony. Click here to watch.
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Before we get to the songs,...
- 4/19/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“American Idol” is having the Top 12 perform Oscar-nominated songs on Sunday, April 18. This is great promotion for next Sunday, when the show will be preempted so that ABC can show the 2021 Oscars. The two-hour show will air live nationwide and will conclude with Ryan Seacrest revealing the Top 9. On Monday, the 10th season 19 finalist will be selected from a group of also-rans who contended last year and were invited back to try again.
Luke Bryan, who tested positive last week for for Covid-19, has returned. Another of the judges, Lionel Richie, is expected to perform his Oscar-winning tune “Say You, Say Me” from the 1984 film “White Nights.”
The Top 12 hoping to make the cut are: Alyssa Wray, Ava August, Beane, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassie Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts, Madison Watkins and Willie Spence.
Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog...
Luke Bryan, who tested positive last week for for Covid-19, has returned. Another of the judges, Lionel Richie, is expected to perform his Oscar-winning tune “Say You, Say Me” from the 1984 film “White Nights.”
The Top 12 hoping to make the cut are: Alyssa Wray, Ava August, Beane, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassie Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts, Madison Watkins and Willie Spence.
Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog...
- 4/18/2021
- by Denton Davidson and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
With just a week until the 93rd Oscars ceremony on April 25, Disney is kicking the synergy machine into high gear in order to support the telecast on ABC.
The challenge is steep: As Variety recently noted, ratings for all major awards telecasts this year have been down between 50% to 60%, making a similar decline a real possibility for the Academy Awards. But the longer-than-usual Oscar campaign trail at least may have stoked some interest, along with the curiosity factor of how this year’s show — held partly at Union Station, partly at the Dolby Theatre and also remotely elsewhere — might look.
The Walt Disney Co.’s Oscars synergy plans get underway on Sunday night with the live telecast of “American Idol.” On the show, the top 12 contestants will perform Oscar-nominated songs from the past, while judge Lionel Richie will open the episode by singing “Say You, Say Me” — which earned him...
The challenge is steep: As Variety recently noted, ratings for all major awards telecasts this year have been down between 50% to 60%, making a similar decline a real possibility for the Academy Awards. But the longer-than-usual Oscar campaign trail at least may have stoked some interest, along with the curiosity factor of how this year’s show — held partly at Union Station, partly at the Dolby Theatre and also remotely elsewhere — might look.
The Walt Disney Co.’s Oscars synergy plans get underway on Sunday night with the live telecast of “American Idol.” On the show, the top 12 contestants will perform Oscar-nominated songs from the past, while judge Lionel Richie will open the episode by singing “Say You, Say Me” — which earned him...
- 4/18/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Three of this year’s Oscar nominated tunes were penned by Black songwriters: Celeste reaped a bid (along with Daniel Pemberton) for “Hear My Voice” from “The Trial of the Chicago”; D’Mile, recent Grammy champ H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas collaborated on “Fight for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”; and supporting actor nominee Leslie Odom Jr. was cited with Nashville based singer/songwriter Sam Ashworth for “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami.”
The first Black tunesmith to contend for Best Original Song at the Oscars was Quincy Jones who was nominated in 1967 (alongside lyricist Bob Russell) for “The Eyes of Love” from the long-forgotten “Banning.” (Jones earned the first of his four score Oscar nominations that same year for “In Cold Blood.”) He and Russell reaped another bid the following year for the title tune from “For Love of Ivy.” His last nomination to date was in 1985 for...
The first Black tunesmith to contend for Best Original Song at the Oscars was Quincy Jones who was nominated in 1967 (alongside lyricist Bob Russell) for “The Eyes of Love” from the long-forgotten “Banning.” (Jones earned the first of his four score Oscar nominations that same year for “In Cold Blood.”) He and Russell reaped another bid the following year for the title tune from “For Love of Ivy.” His last nomination to date was in 1985 for...
- 3/22/2021
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Slate is led by Roman Vasyanov’s ‘The Dorm’, which has secured a world sales agent.
Russian production outfit MetraFilms is showcasing multiple projects at the EFM, led by Roman Vasyanov’s The Dorm, on which New Europe Film Sales has boarded world sales.
The Dorm marks the directorial debut of Vasyanov, who is best known as David Ayer’s cinematographer on End Of Watch, Fury, Suicide Squad and Bright.
Vasyanov’s debut, which he also co-wrote, is an adaptation of Alexei Ivanov’s novel Dorm To Blood. Set in the Soviet Union of 1984, it follows five students whose friendship...
Russian production outfit MetraFilms is showcasing multiple projects at the EFM, led by Roman Vasyanov’s The Dorm, on which New Europe Film Sales has boarded world sales.
The Dorm marks the directorial debut of Vasyanov, who is best known as David Ayer’s cinematographer on End Of Watch, Fury, Suicide Squad and Bright.
Vasyanov’s debut, which he also co-wrote, is an adaptation of Alexei Ivanov’s novel Dorm To Blood. Set in the Soviet Union of 1984, it follows five students whose friendship...
- 3/2/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Ace Italian cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno, who was instrumental to the making of masterpieces such as Luchino Visconti’s “The Leopard” and Federico Fellini’s “Amarcord,” but also worked in Hollywood and was an Oscar nominee for Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz,” has died. He was 97.
Rotunno, who was nicknamed Peppino, died on Sunday in his Rome home, his family announced without disclosing the exact cause.
Born in Rome on March 23, 1923, Rotunno started his remarkable six-decade career as a still photographer at the Italian capital’s Cinecittà Studios in 1940 before being recruited in 1942 to serve as a newsreel cameraman with the Italian army where he cut his teeth as a cinematographer.
In 1943 at age 20, with World War II still raging, Rotunno was hired as an assistant Dp by Roberto Rossellini for the 1943 war film “L’Uomo dalla croce” (The Man with a Cross), a drama about a military chaplain.
After the war,...
Rotunno, who was nicknamed Peppino, died on Sunday in his Rome home, his family announced without disclosing the exact cause.
Born in Rome on March 23, 1923, Rotunno started his remarkable six-decade career as a still photographer at the Italian capital’s Cinecittà Studios in 1940 before being recruited in 1942 to serve as a newsreel cameraman with the Italian army where he cut his teeth as a cinematographer.
In 1943 at age 20, with World War II still raging, Rotunno was hired as an assistant Dp by Roberto Rossellini for the 1943 war film “L’Uomo dalla croce” (The Man with a Cross), a drama about a military chaplain.
After the war,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Wanda Sykes got to play comedy icon Moms Mabley on the third season of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The actress is an Emmy winner who has received nominations every year since 2017.
Sykes recently spoke with Gold Derby senior editor Susan Wloszczyna about her history with Mabley as a comedian, what it meant to play her and what she’s working on next. Watch the exclusive video interview above and read the complete transcript below.
SEEAmy Sherman-Palladino Interview: ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
Gold Derby: I would guess this was a great honor for you to portray her because she was one of a kind. She’s basically the mother of Black comedians and set the standard. But I just wonder, I’m old enough to have seen her on “Ed Sullivan” and “The Smothers Brothers” but did you see her while you were a kid?
Wanda Sykes: Yes, I...
Sykes recently spoke with Gold Derby senior editor Susan Wloszczyna about her history with Mabley as a comedian, what it meant to play her and what she’s working on next. Watch the exclusive video interview above and read the complete transcript below.
SEEAmy Sherman-Palladino Interview: ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
Gold Derby: I would guess this was a great honor for you to portray her because she was one of a kind. She’s basically the mother of Black comedians and set the standard. But I just wonder, I’m old enough to have seen her on “Ed Sullivan” and “The Smothers Brothers” but did you see her while you were a kid?
Wanda Sykes: Yes, I...
- 7/20/2020
- by Kevin Jacobsen and Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Walt Disney Studios is developing an original movie musical based on the songs of American treasure Lionel Richie, Variety has learned exclusively.
Tentatively titled “All Night Long,” the new project will use some of Richie’s greatest hits in a live-action project in early stages of development with a theatrical release in mind, sources said.
Richie and his manager Bruce Eskowitz are producing the project with Cavalry Media executives Dana Brunetti and Matt Del Piano. Screenwriter Pete Chiarelli is currently at work on the script, added the insiders.
Representatives for Disney and Richie had no immediate comment on the matter.
Richie, a company man thanks to his judge role on Disney-owned ABC’s “American Idol,” sold the pitch to the studio in January. The singer is represented by CAA and Red Light Management.
While the film is more in line with the jukebox musical vibe of the hugely successful “Mamma Mia...
Tentatively titled “All Night Long,” the new project will use some of Richie’s greatest hits in a live-action project in early stages of development with a theatrical release in mind, sources said.
Richie and his manager Bruce Eskowitz are producing the project with Cavalry Media executives Dana Brunetti and Matt Del Piano. Screenwriter Pete Chiarelli is currently at work on the script, added the insiders.
Representatives for Disney and Richie had no immediate comment on the matter.
Richie, a company man thanks to his judge role on Disney-owned ABC’s “American Idol,” sold the pitch to the studio in January. The singer is represented by CAA and Red Light Management.
While the film is more in line with the jukebox musical vibe of the hugely successful “Mamma Mia...
- 6/9/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Yann Gonzalez, rated as one of France’s most gifted young directors after his heartfelt Giallo homage “Knife + Heart” played in 2018’s Cannes competition, has boarded “Brasília! Brasília!” from Brazil’s Bernardo Zanotta who last year won Locarno’s Pardino d’Argento for best short film with “Heart of Hunger.”
Gonzalez served as president of the Pardino d’Argento award, saw in Zanotta a kindred subversive spirit in an increasingly conformist landscape and when Zanotta sent him an early treatment of Brasília!Brasília!” wanted to form part of the project.
Introduced to the market at Locarno’s Match Me! Forum by André Mielnik, “Brasília Brasília!”, which is another’s feature debut, is being co-developed by Gustavo Beck and Mielnik at their Rio de Janeiro-based If You Hold a Stone and Gonzalez and partner Flavien Giorda at their upcoming French production company.
Written by Zanotta and Larissa Lewandowski, “Brasília!Brasília!” embodies...
Gonzalez served as president of the Pardino d’Argento award, saw in Zanotta a kindred subversive spirit in an increasingly conformist landscape and when Zanotta sent him an early treatment of Brasília!Brasília!” wanted to form part of the project.
Introduced to the market at Locarno’s Match Me! Forum by André Mielnik, “Brasília Brasília!”, which is another’s feature debut, is being co-developed by Gustavo Beck and Mielnik at their Rio de Janeiro-based If You Hold a Stone and Gonzalez and partner Flavien Giorda at their upcoming French production company.
Written by Zanotta and Larissa Lewandowski, “Brasília!Brasília!” embodies...
- 8/10/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Maybe it’s her neon eye shadow. Maybe it’s the way she brings up the fact that her parents are preachers every chance she can get. Maybe it’s how she acts like that wolf in old cartoons whose eyes would pop out when a shapely female passes by. Except in her case, it’s every time she spies a good-looking male contestant. But, more importantly, she sometimes actually gives good advice — like drop that mediocre guitar strumming and use an accompanist instead.
But when it comes to “American Idol” fans, pop singer and proud California girl Katy Perry is their clear favorite among the three judges with 44% picking her as their top choice. It seems that they like her colorful on-air fireworks. In second place with 32% backing him is laidback country star Luke Bryan of “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” fame. Last but not least, there is the legendary Lionel Richie,...
But when it comes to “American Idol” fans, pop singer and proud California girl Katy Perry is their clear favorite among the three judges with 44% picking her as their top choice. It seems that they like her colorful on-air fireworks. In second place with 32% backing him is laidback country star Luke Bryan of “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” fame. Last but not least, there is the legendary Lionel Richie,...
- 3/21/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” returned on March 3 for the start of season 17. Hosting as always was Ryan Seacrest. Returning to the panel as judges were the three musical talents — pop princess Katy Perry, country superstar Luke Bryan and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie — who made this reboot on ABC such must-see TV last year. What did you think of this dynamic trio after the first episode? How did they rate? Vote in our poll below and be sure to sound off in the comments section.
Perry is being paid a whopping $20 million. Is she worth this much money? She cast shade on several contestants but she is a far shade from the king of mean, Simon Cowell. Her criticisms are usually sugar-coated in kindness but she does speak her mind on occasion, telling one would-be singer that those who sing her praises are not being truthful.
Bryan is the good old country...
Perry is being paid a whopping $20 million. Is she worth this much money? She cast shade on several contestants but she is a far shade from the king of mean, Simon Cowell. Her criticisms are usually sugar-coated in kindness but she does speak her mind on occasion, telling one would-be singer that those who sing her praises are not being truthful.
Bryan is the good old country...
- 3/4/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Award-winning Turkish actress Damla Sönmez (“Sibel”) will star in the upcoming six-part Netflix docudrama “Ottoman Rising,” set during the reign of Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conquerer. The series will be helmed by Emre Şahin.
The Circassian beauty is also producing several short films, directed by Ali Tansu Turhan. “Don’t Get Me Wrong” is completed and about to start its festival journey, while “Second Night,” inspired by Doestoyevski’s “White Nights,” is in post.
Meanwhile, “Sibel,” a prize-winner in Locarno, Adana and Hamburg, will open in Turkey on Feb. 22 and in France March 6.
The Circassian beauty is also producing several short films, directed by Ali Tansu Turhan. “Don’t Get Me Wrong” is completed and about to start its festival journey, while “Second Night,” inspired by Doestoyevski’s “White Nights,” is in post.
Meanwhile, “Sibel,” a prize-winner in Locarno, Adana and Hamburg, will open in Turkey on Feb. 22 and in France March 6.
- 2/14/2019
- by Alissa Simon
- Variety Film + TV
This article marks Part 18 of the Gold Derby series analyzing 84 years of Best Original Song at the Oscars. Join us as we look back at the timeless tunes recognized in this category, the results of each race and the overall rankings of the winners.
The 1985 Oscar nominees in Best Original Song were:
“The Power of Love” from “Back to the Future”
“Surprise, Surprise” from “A Chorus Line”
“Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)” from “The Color Purple”
“Say You, Say Me” from “White Nights”
“Separate Lives” from “White Nights”
Won: “Say You, Say Me” from “White Nights”
Should’ve won: “Separate Lives” from “White Nights”
If 1984 is a merely frustrating year of Best Original Song at the Oscars – given the lack of “Purple Rain” love and Stevie Wonder having defeated four marvelous songs with a decidedly inferior track – 1985 is a flat-out aggravating affair, a year featuring not one or two but five ho-hom pieces,...
The 1985 Oscar nominees in Best Original Song were:
“The Power of Love” from “Back to the Future”
“Surprise, Surprise” from “A Chorus Line”
“Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)” from “The Color Purple”
“Say You, Say Me” from “White Nights”
“Separate Lives” from “White Nights”
Won: “Say You, Say Me” from “White Nights”
Should’ve won: “Separate Lives” from “White Nights”
If 1984 is a merely frustrating year of Best Original Song at the Oscars – given the lack of “Purple Rain” love and Stevie Wonder having defeated four marvelous songs with a decidedly inferior track – 1985 is a flat-out aggravating affair, a year featuring not one or two but five ho-hom pieces,...
- 12/29/2018
- by Andrew Carden
- Gold Derby
It’s not uncommon for a prominent British actor to be labeled British acting royalty. All types, from Laurence Olivier to Maggie Smith, have worn the label but nobody perhaps has literally worn that title recently to the extent as Helen Mirren. She has had a long varied career and has earned her place as one of the holders of acting’s triple crowns by playing a variety of British monarchs.
Her Oscar came for playing the British Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” which dealt with her reaction to the unexpected death of Princess Diana. She would revisit the role nine years later for a Tony on Broadway in the play “The Audience,” which dealt with Elizabeth’s relationships with the various prime ministers who have served under her. It was a different Queen, Elizabeth I, that would bring Mirren one of her four Emmys, when she starred in...
Her Oscar came for playing the British Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” which dealt with her reaction to the unexpected death of Princess Diana. She would revisit the role nine years later for a Tony on Broadway in the play “The Audience,” which dealt with Elizabeth’s relationships with the various prime ministers who have served under her. It was a different Queen, Elizabeth I, that would bring Mirren one of her four Emmys, when she starred in...
- 11/2/2018
- by Robert Pius and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Above: French poster for Ossessione (1943). Artist: Boris Grinsson.To commemorate the complete retrospective of the films of Luchino Visconti starting today at New York's Film Society of Lincoln Center, I decided to choose my favorite poster for each film in Visconti’s titanic body of work (including the three portmanteau films to which he contributed episodes). For many of his films the range of posters are an embarrassment of riches ranging from tempestuous Italian romanticism and beautifully executed French realism to stark German stylization and wry Polish surrealism. Although I think that Italian romanticism certainly suits Visconti best of all in terms of really representing his work—Averardo Ciriello’s stirring portrait of storm-lashed fishermen for La terra trema being a case in point—it is the more gnomic Polish films that I seem to have gravitated to most. There are eight Polish posters here and what is remarkable is...
- 6/8/2018
- MUBI
Making all of us not in New York jealous yet again, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has partnered with Istituto Luce Cinecittà to present a complete retrospective of Luchino Visconti’s feature films. Most of the Italian master’s work, from “The Leopard” and “Rocco to His brothers” to “Senso” and “Death in Venice,” will be screening on new restorations and imported prints; the series will conclude with a weeklong run of “Ludwig,” playing here on a new 35mm print. Avail yourself of a trailer for the series below.
Visconti’s films are a sensory delight, and “The Leopard” — based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s majestic novel of the same name — is especially acclaimed. His 1963 adaptation, which runs just shy of three hours, won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and was released on DVD and Blu-ray by the Criterion Collection. Flsc’s look back at Visconti’s career doesn’t stop there,...
Visconti’s films are a sensory delight, and “The Leopard” — based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s majestic novel of the same name — is especially acclaimed. His 1963 adaptation, which runs just shy of three hours, won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and was released on DVD and Blu-ray by the Criterion Collection. Flsc’s look back at Visconti’s career doesn’t stop there,...
- 5/31/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Angels might fear to tread on territory such as this — Dostoevsky’s short story “White Nights” has previously formed the inspiration for films from Luschino Visconti, Robert Bresson, and James Gray, among others. But then prolific Brazilian shorts director Leonardo Mouramateus is either no angel, or a particularly fearless one, because his feature debut “Antonio One Two Three” with gleeful mischief, plunges both hands elbow-deep into Dostoevsky’s tale of triangular, unrequited love, and teases and stretches and taffy-pulls it into something new.
- 5/9/2018
- by Jessica Kiang
- The Playlist
Katy Perry is being paid a whopping $20 million to be a judge on the ABC revival of “American Idol.” But that money is well-spent as the pop princess generates headlines about her antics on this reality competition series. Despite the controversies, including one in which she tricked a contestant into giving her a kiss, she ranks as one of the most popular judges on the panel according to our readers.
Indeed, her fans have rallied around her in the wake of the ongoing debate about her actions on the March 11 premiere episode. Benjamin Glaze, a 19-year-old from Oklahoma, admitted to another of the “Idol” judges, Luke Bryan, that he had never kissed a girl. That prompted Perry to pucker up. At first she offered up her cheek but after Glaze grazed that she got a second kiss right on the lips. Glaze was shocked by her sudden move as he...
Indeed, her fans have rallied around her in the wake of the ongoing debate about her actions on the March 11 premiere episode. Benjamin Glaze, a 19-year-old from Oklahoma, admitted to another of the “Idol” judges, Luke Bryan, that he had never kissed a girl. That prompted Perry to pucker up. At first she offered up her cheek but after Glaze grazed that she got a second kiss right on the lips. Glaze was shocked by her sudden move as he...
- 3/21/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Katy Perry continues to generate headlines over her judging of “American Idol.” The latest controversy has to do with the pop princess forcing a contestant to pucker up and plant a kiss on her. Benjamin Glaze, a 19-year-old from Oklahoma, readily admits to another of the “Idol” judges, Luke Bryan, that he has never kissed a girl. That prompted Perry to swoop in, offering up her cheek, which Glaze grazed. After she asked for a second kiss on the cheek, she pulled a switcheroo on the unsuspecting fellow and he ended up planting one on her lips.
Glaze was not pleased with this as he had wanted to save his first kiss for someone special. Since the news hit the web, Perry has fallen further behind Bryan in our poll on your favorite of the three judges. He now has a whopping 49% of the vote in our poll while she...
Glaze was not pleased with this as he had wanted to save his first kiss for someone special. Since the news hit the web, Perry has fallen further behind Bryan in our poll on your favorite of the three judges. He now has a whopping 49% of the vote in our poll while she...
- 3/17/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
While it is way too soon to predict who will win the first season of “American Idol” on ABC, we do know who is your favorite among the three judges. To date, country superstar Luke Bryan has drawn a whopping 44% of the vote in our poll while pop princess Katy Perry managed a mere 29% and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie is at 27%. If you haven’t voted yet, cast your ballot below and then be sure to sound off in the comments section.
“American Idol” returned on March 11 with the same host (Ryan Seacrest) and format but on a new network (ABC) and days (Sunday/Monday) and with three new faces on the panel. What do you think of this trio of talent?
Bryan is the good old country boy determined to be everyone’s best friend. “Idol” first tapped the country music scene for a judge with Keith Urban,...
“American Idol” returned on March 11 with the same host (Ryan Seacrest) and format but on a new network (ABC) and days (Sunday/Monday) and with three new faces on the panel. What do you think of this trio of talent?
Bryan is the good old country boy determined to be everyone’s best friend. “Idol” first tapped the country music scene for a judge with Keith Urban,...
- 3/13/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” returned on March 11 with the same host (Ryan Seacrest) and format but on a new network (ABC), day (Sunday) and with new hosts: pop princess Katy Perry, country superstar Luke Bryan and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie. What did you think of this dynamic trio after the first episode? How did they rate? Vote in our poll below and be sure to sound off in the comments section.
Perry is reportedly being paid a whopping $20 million. Is she worth this much coin? Her debut saw her cast shade on several contestants but she is a far shade from the king of mean, Simon Cowell. Her criticisms are usually sugar-coated in kindness but she does speak her mind on occasion, telling one would-be singer that those who sing her praises are not being truthful.
Bryan is the good old country boy determined to be everyone’s best friend. “Idol...
Perry is reportedly being paid a whopping $20 million. Is she worth this much coin? Her debut saw her cast shade on several contestants but she is a far shade from the king of mean, Simon Cowell. Her criticisms are usually sugar-coated in kindness but she does speak her mind on occasion, telling one would-be singer that those who sing her praises are not being truthful.
Bryan is the good old country boy determined to be everyone’s best friend. “Idol...
- 3/12/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Film Society of Lincoln Center on Thursday announced that Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vin Diesel and director Taylor Hackford have been tapped to serve as presenters at the 45th Chaplin Award Gala honoring Helen Mirren, which will be presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center on April 30 at Alice Tully Hall in New York.
Baryshnikov and Hackford worked with Mirren on the 1985 Cold War drama White Nights, where Hackford and Mirren, who would later marry in 1997, first met. Diesel and Mirren appeared together in 2017’s The Fate of the Furious.
The Chaplin Award Gala is the Film...
Baryshnikov and Hackford worked with Mirren on the 1985 Cold War drama White Nights, where Hackford and Mirren, who would later marry in 1997, first met. Diesel and Mirren appeared together in 2017’s The Fate of the Furious.
The Chaplin Award Gala is the Film...
- 3/1/2018
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Presenting the Supporting Actresses of '85. It was all scandal all the time at this colorful party. There were three much gossiped about women (a mafia princess, a drunk promiscuous entertainer, and a delusional pregnant nun) and two stubborn women who were just Not having either the gossip or the abusive and cheating men around them. It was the about appreciating the color purple (Oprah & Margaret), seeing red (Amy & Meg), and embracing jet black comedy (Anjelica).
The Nominees
from left to right: Avery, Huston, Madigan, Tilly, and Winfrey
Oscar celebrated newcomers in 1985 with a shortlist composed entirely of first timers. All five actresses were relatively inexperienced (as Oscar lists go) having made less than ten films each so no overdue conversations were to be had. One of them (Oprah Winfrey) was even making her film debut though the eventual winner (Anjelica Huston) was already Hollywood royalty, being the daughter of...
The Nominees
from left to right: Avery, Huston, Madigan, Tilly, and Winfrey
Oscar celebrated newcomers in 1985 with a shortlist composed entirely of first timers. All five actresses were relatively inexperienced (as Oscar lists go) having made less than ten films each so no overdue conversations were to be had. One of them (Oprah Winfrey) was even making her film debut though the eventual winner (Anjelica Huston) was already Hollywood royalty, being the daughter of...
- 10/2/2017
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Yvonne Monlaur: Cult horror movie actress & Bond Girl contender was featured in the 1960 British classics 'Circus of Horrors' & 'The Brides of Dracula.' Actress Yvonne Monlaur dead at 77: Best remembered for cult horror classics 'Circus of Horrors' & 'The Brides of Dracula' Actress Yvonne Monlaur, best known for her roles in the 1960 British cult horror classics Circus of Horrors and The Brides of Dracula, died of cardiac arrest on April 18 in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Monlaur was 77. According to various online sources, she was born Yvonne Thérèse Marie Camille Bédat de Monlaur in the southwestern town of Pau, in France's Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, on Dec. 15, 1939. Her father was poet and librettist Pierre Bédat de Monlaur; her mother was a Russian ballet dancer. The young Yvonne was trained in ballet and while still a teenager became a model for Elle magazine. She was “discovered” by newspaper publisher-turned-director André Hunebelle,...
- 4/27/2017
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Next month, Netflix has a wide variety of films — modern to classic, animated to horror, Oscar winners to new indies — and we’ve picked seven that you should watch once they’re made available on the streaming service, either for the first time or as part of a nostalgic binge. Enjoy.
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1. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (available February 1)
The 1993 stop-motion classic directed by Henry Slick and produced by Tim Burton tells the story of Jack Skellington, a resident from Halloween Town who stumbles through a portal to Christmas Town and decides to celebrate the holiday.
2. “The Blair Witch Project” (available February 1)
Directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, the 1999 found footage horror film became one of the most successful indie films of all time when it was released. The movie follows three film students...
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1. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (available February 1)
The 1993 stop-motion classic directed by Henry Slick and produced by Tim Burton tells the story of Jack Skellington, a resident from Halloween Town who stumbles through a portal to Christmas Town and decides to celebrate the holiday.
2. “The Blair Witch Project” (available February 1)
Directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, the 1999 found footage horror film became one of the most successful indie films of all time when it was released. The movie follows three film students...
- 1/24/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Director Andrei Konchalovsky—whose past works include House Of Fools, Gloss, and, in a brief, bizarre turn into the world of brainless ’80s action blockbusters, Tango & Cash—has spoken out against a cornerstone of the communcal movie-going experience: eating popcorn. “My films are not for those who eat popcorn,” Konchalovsky told Russian news agency Tass, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I’ll try to make sure that popcorn is not sold at screenings of my films.”
Konchalovsky‘s latest movie, Paradise, was recently submitted as a Russian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming Oscars, and has since been shortlisted for the award. The director denied himself a similar honor two years ago, when he refused to theatrically release The Postman’s White Nights, presumably because he was worried audiences would get butter on it. It’s not clear how serious the director was about his popcorn ...
Konchalovsky‘s latest movie, Paradise, was recently submitted as a Russian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming Oscars, and has since been shortlisted for the award. The director denied himself a similar honor two years ago, when he refused to theatrically release The Postman’s White Nights, presumably because he was worried audiences would get butter on it. It’s not clear how serious the director was about his popcorn ...
- 12/17/2016
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
‘La La Land’ (Courtesy: Lionsgate)
By: Carson Blackwelder
Managing Editor
If you’ve been paying attention to the 2017 Oscars race, you’ve likely heard of a little movie titled La La Land. The Damien Chazelle-directed romantic musical features numerous tunes throughout but Lionsgate is pushing hard for just two — “City of Stars” and “Audition” — in the best original song category. One question remains: does having multiple pieces nominated help or hurt a film? Let’s take a look back at what history seems to indicate.
La La Land — while likely a frontrunner for many categories at the upcoming Academy Awards, even the coveted best picture — we’re going to be focusing on the musical side. Both of the film’s stars, Ryan Gosling (jazz musician Sebastian) and Emma Stone (aspiring actress Mia), lent their vocal chops to these two numbers with him owning most of “City of Stars” and her dominating in “Audition.
By: Carson Blackwelder
Managing Editor
If you’ve been paying attention to the 2017 Oscars race, you’ve likely heard of a little movie titled La La Land. The Damien Chazelle-directed romantic musical features numerous tunes throughout but Lionsgate is pushing hard for just two — “City of Stars” and “Audition” — in the best original song category. One question remains: does having multiple pieces nominated help or hurt a film? Let’s take a look back at what history seems to indicate.
La La Land — while likely a frontrunner for many categories at the upcoming Academy Awards, even the coveted best picture — we’re going to be focusing on the musical side. Both of the film’s stars, Ryan Gosling (jazz musician Sebastian) and Emma Stone (aspiring actress Mia), lent their vocal chops to these two numbers with him owning most of “City of Stars” and her dominating in “Audition.
- 12/9/2016
- by Carson Blackwelder
- Scott Feinberg
Helen Mirren is getting candid about her marriage!
In a new interview with Aarp The Magazine, the Oscar-winning actress opens up about why it took 13 years for her and film director, Taylor Hackford, to get married.
Exclusive: Helen Mirren Reveals the Surprising Secret to Her 18-Year Marriage
“It’s very hard to unpick you choices,” the 71-year-old film legend said. “A lot of it was luck, but a lot of it was choice, absolutely. Yes, I did very consciously choose my work over my relationships right up to the time that I met Taylor. I was 38 when I met Taylor, pretty late in life."
"We got married in the end because we realized that we were going to be together forever," the British star continued. "We got married, ultimately, for legal reasons more than anything else -- estate planning and other complicated things like that. And our families, we sensed, wanted us to be...
In a new interview with Aarp The Magazine, the Oscar-winning actress opens up about why it took 13 years for her and film director, Taylor Hackford, to get married.
Exclusive: Helen Mirren Reveals the Surprising Secret to Her 18-Year Marriage
“It’s very hard to unpick you choices,” the 71-year-old film legend said. “A lot of it was luck, but a lot of it was choice, absolutely. Yes, I did very consciously choose my work over my relationships right up to the time that I met Taylor. I was 38 when I met Taylor, pretty late in life."
"We got married in the end because we realized that we were going to be together forever," the British star continued. "We got married, ultimately, for legal reasons more than anything else -- estate planning and other complicated things like that. And our families, we sensed, wanted us to be...
- 11/29/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Adam Rees Nov 4, 2016
Once a blockbuster staple, the power ballad was the ultimate movie accompaniment. We look back at some of the classics...
For a glorious period from the mid-80s throughout the 90s, the biggest summer blockbusters were only worth their salt if they had an equally gargantuan song at the head their soundtrack. Often the success of one was inexorably linked to the other, with the likes of Four Weddings And A Funeral's feats matched and even exceeded by Wet Wet Wet's accompanying Love Is All Around.
The greatest and most successful songs belong to the power ballad genre, and are as emotionally charged and forceful as the gods of epic balladry such as Journey, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and Meat Loaf. As the 90s became the 00s and the charts became increasingly irrelevant, the movie ballad became almost defunct, with even the song-dominant film soundtrack being...
Once a blockbuster staple, the power ballad was the ultimate movie accompaniment. We look back at some of the classics...
For a glorious period from the mid-80s throughout the 90s, the biggest summer blockbusters were only worth their salt if they had an equally gargantuan song at the head their soundtrack. Often the success of one was inexorably linked to the other, with the likes of Four Weddings And A Funeral's feats matched and even exceeded by Wet Wet Wet's accompanying Love Is All Around.
The greatest and most successful songs belong to the power ballad genre, and are as emotionally charged and forceful as the gods of epic balladry such as Journey, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and Meat Loaf. As the 90s became the 00s and the charts became increasingly irrelevant, the movie ballad became almost defunct, with even the song-dominant film soundtrack being...
- 10/19/2016
- Den of Geek
The French New Wave did not invent the idea of exploring a city through the wanderings of a couple—F.W. Murnau suggest as much from the Fox studio backlot in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, and Luchino Visconti offered his own glorious fairy tale stroll of Cinecittà’s Venice in White Nights—but that movement certainly provided an invigorating, youthful inspiration to an emerging generation of international filmmakers to orient their cinema to the relationships close to them and to streets they know so well.Thus we see Catalonian director José María Nunes’s 1966 masterpiece Noche de vinto tinto (Red Wine Night), which begins with a young woman distraught when her boyfriend breaks a promised date and, going out into the night, she attaches herself to a failed Romeo. The character of their meeting encapsulates all the oneiric, irrational, partially romantic, partially despondent tenor of the evening of bar hopping that follows,...
- 2/4/2016
- by Daniel Kasman
- MUBI
Market sets scene for Berlin and Cannes but few deals sealed.
Sellers reported a slow start to the year at UniFrance’s annual Rendez-vous with French Cinema in Paris over the weekend (Dec 14-18) in terms of sealed deals but said the event had set the stage for sales at Berlin and even Cannes.
“Buyers are getting pickier. They want titles they’re 100% sure will work in their territories. You get the sense things are tougher for them and that they’re not prepared to take risks. They’re looking for the next La Famille Bélier or Serial (Bad) Weddings,” commented Olivier Albou of Other Angle Pictures, referring to two of France’s top comedy exports of the last 18 months.
Albou said there was strong interest for Other Angle titles The Roommates Party (Le Grand Partage), Full Speed (A Fond), by Babysitting director Nicolas Benamou, and A Mighty Team (La Dream Team), which opened the event on Thursday...
Sellers reported a slow start to the year at UniFrance’s annual Rendez-vous with French Cinema in Paris over the weekend (Dec 14-18) in terms of sealed deals but said the event had set the stage for sales at Berlin and even Cannes.
“Buyers are getting pickier. They want titles they’re 100% sure will work in their territories. You get the sense things are tougher for them and that they’re not prepared to take risks. They’re looking for the next La Famille Bélier or Serial (Bad) Weddings,” commented Olivier Albou of Other Angle Pictures, referring to two of France’s top comedy exports of the last 18 months.
Albou said there was strong interest for Other Angle titles The Roommates Party (Le Grand Partage), Full Speed (A Fond), by Babysitting director Nicolas Benamou, and A Mighty Team (La Dream Team), which opened the event on Thursday...
- 1/20/2016
- ScreenDaily
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