"Variations on a Theme" is a South African film portraying 79-year-old goatherd Hettie, a WWII veteran's daughter, grappling with racial injustice and a reparations scam. It blends whimsical and documentary styles, highlighting community and resilience.
Director Cynthia Beatt and actress Tilda Swinton reunite for Heart of Light, an essayistic film exploring Fiji’s profound culture, colonial history, and the powerful spirit of community kinship.
Sydney Sweeney faced backlash for an American Eagle jeans ad, "Sydney Sweeney Has Excellent Jeans," misinterpreted as promoting eugenics. American Eagle clarified the tagline referred to pants. Sweeney later expressed regret for her silence and maintained her refusal to discuss politics, preferring to focus on acting.
Bill Maher criticizes Hollywood's 'woke' culture, suggesting celebrities should stop speaking out to help Democrats. He reflects on his career, Emmy losses, and the need for centrist policies in California.
A review of Giselle Bonilla’s film "The Musical," exploring Doug Leibowitz’s bitter journey as a failed playwright. The movie tackles themes of incel culture and revenge through a controversial 9/11 production.
Paul Dano and the 'Little Miss Sunshine' cast reunited at Sundance to celebrate the film's 18-year legacy. Dano reflected on his career start and addressed recent Quentin Tarantino criticism, while co-stars and filmmakers shared insights on the Oscar-winning independent hit.
John Turturro stars in Noah Segan’s atmospheric thriller about an aging pickpocket navigating modern New York. A theft gone wrong forces a tense race against time to save his wife in this nostalgic crime drama.
Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa star in "The Trashing Crew," an action-packed film where estranged half-brothers investigate their father's hit-and-run murder in Honolulu amidst yakuza threats. The movie, relying heavily on the co-stars' chemistry, embraces classic action tropes and thrilling chases.
Angelo Doyle, an assassin, lives a double life until early dementia signs, mirroring his brother's, threaten to expose him. The show "Memory of a Killer" struggles with execution despite its compelling premise and a compelling plot.
Zayn debuted his Las Vegas residency, thrilling fans with unplayed solo hits and new songs from his upcoming fifth album. Overcoming past anxiety, he delivered a strong performance despite illness, marking a triumphant return to the stage and a promising new musical era.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs battles Netflix over a new docuseries, alleging stolen footage and biased production by rival 50 Cent (Jackson). Netflix denies the claims. Legal action threatened. Combs + Sarandos + Documentary
Explore 'The New Yorker at 100,' a captivating look behind the scenes of the iconic magazine. Discover its commitment to truth, beauty, and its slyly rooted analog sanity, featuring Kael and Remnick.
Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme' starring Timothée Chalamet, is a vibrant film set in 1950s New York, following a table tennis prodigy's audacious pursuit of global fame. A blend of comedy, sports & character study.
Indian cinema emphasizes family dynamics more than Western films. A film explores family drama, interpersonal friction and mystery within an investigation, highlighting true-crime attraction and relationship complexities.
Bryce Dessner scores 'Train Dreams,' collaborating with Nick Cave on the theme. Dessner blends vintage sounds with modern synths to capture the film's poetic exploration of love and loss in early 20th century.
Newly released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon planned a documentary to rehabilitate Epstein's image amidst sex trafficking allegations, also involving Trump ties.
Jill Freud, actress and theater producer, passed away at 98. Inspired Lucy Pevensie in C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia. Married Clement Freud, grandson of Sigmund Freud. Ran theater business.
