One of the things that’s often deceptive about an intimate coming-of-age movie like “Lady Bird” – built on nuanced performances, careful framing, and a subtle bittersweet tone – is the sense that it is somehow less cinematic, or less carefully crafted, than a bigger film with thrilling action scenes and bold camerawork.
For the look of “Lady Bird,” writer-director Greta Gerwig started working a year ahead of time with cinematographer Sam Levy (with whom she’d previously collaborated on “Frances Ha” and “Maggie’s Plan”) to figure out how to turn her somewhat abstract visual concept into a reality. Levy turned to his colorist Alex Bickel (“Moonlight”) during pre-production to develop an unique technical process that could carry Gerwig’s vision through to the finish line.
Gerwig, Levy, and Bickel sat down with IndieWire to talk about about their collaboration on “Lady Bird” and were willing to share before and after...
For the look of “Lady Bird,” writer-director Greta Gerwig started working a year ahead of time with cinematographer Sam Levy (with whom she’d previously collaborated on “Frances Ha” and “Maggie’s Plan”) to figure out how to turn her somewhat abstract visual concept into a reality. Levy turned to his colorist Alex Bickel (“Moonlight”) during pre-production to develop an unique technical process that could carry Gerwig’s vision through to the finish line.
Gerwig, Levy, and Bickel sat down with IndieWire to talk about about their collaboration on “Lady Bird” and were willing to share before and after...
- 12/13/2017
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Monday’s Supergirl hit pause on the drama in National City to give the Danvers sisters some time to heal.
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Alex and Kara made tracks for their hometown of Midvale, where they balanced their time between bickering and reflecting on their childhood… which was also full of bickering. (Side note: This episode only flashed back 10 years, yet Alex was still in school. Exactly how young are we to believe she is?)
Anyway, young Kara and Alex — while perfectly cast — had a pretty rough go of things in their early days. “Before you came along,...
RelatedSupergirl Casts Laurie Metcalf as [Spoiler]’s Estranged Mother
Alex and Kara made tracks for their hometown of Midvale, where they balanced their time between bickering and reflecting on their childhood… which was also full of bickering. (Side note: This episode only flashed back 10 years, yet Alex was still in school. Exactly how young are we to believe she is?)
Anyway, young Kara and Alex — while perfectly cast — had a pretty rough go of things in their early days. “Before you came along,...
- 11/14/2017
- TVLine.com
With the news that Disney’s thinking of buying 20th Century Fox, the X-Men universe crossing over with the Marvel Cinematic Universe might actually be a possibility at some point in the future. But, while that’s amazing enough in and of itself, what about that other superhero crossover that fans would love to see happen? We’re talking, of course, about an almighty alliance between Marvel’s Avengers and DC’s Justice League.
Unfortunately, that’s probably never going to materialize anywhere except in fan films, so thankfully, we’ve got YouTubers like Alex Luthor, who’s now posted an epic supercut which splices together clips from various Marvel and DC productions to imagine what would happen if the two comic book behemoths ever met. This isn’t just a trailer-length piece, either, but rather a whole 12-minute long fan film, and it’s definitely worth a watch
Also,...
Unfortunately, that’s probably never going to materialize anywhere except in fan films, so thankfully, we’ve got YouTubers like Alex Luthor, who’s now posted an epic supercut which splices together clips from various Marvel and DC productions to imagine what would happen if the two comic book behemoths ever met. This isn’t just a trailer-length piece, either, but rather a whole 12-minute long fan film, and it’s definitely worth a watch
Also,...
- 11/13/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Talk about a smart casting move.
The CW’s Supergirl has cast Defiance alum Jesse Rath in the recurring role of Brainiac 5, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Half computer, half organic life and boasting a 12-level intellect, Brainiac 5 is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who travels to National City from the 31st Century to help Supergirl and the Deo battle Reign, the villain that L-Corp CEO Samantha Arias (played by Odette Annable) is on track to becoming.
Of course, Brainiac 5 in DC Comics lore has at times been more than a colleague of Supergirl’s. And as co-showrunner Andrew Kreisberg...
The CW’s Supergirl has cast Defiance alum Jesse Rath in the recurring role of Brainiac 5, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Half computer, half organic life and boasting a 12-level intellect, Brainiac 5 is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who travels to National City from the 31st Century to help Supergirl and the Deo battle Reign, the villain that L-Corp CEO Samantha Arias (played by Odette Annable) is on track to becoming.
Of course, Brainiac 5 in DC Comics lore has at times been more than a colleague of Supergirl’s. And as co-showrunner Andrew Kreisberg...
- 11/6/2017
- TVLine.com
Now that us horror fans have to look past Halloween, there’s a certain sadness that sets in once we realize our favorite holiday is now 365 days away. But fear not! We have a bunch of great films coming to digital and VOD to get you through these dark times, including Joe Lynch’s Mayhem (which bows on November 10th, and it’s a film that I cannot recommend enough—so much fun!).
Other notable films hitting digital platforms throughout the month include Bad Match (on November 3rd), The Elf (on November 7th), Radius from Epic Pictures (November 10th), IFC Midnight’s Nails (November 17th), and the psychological thriller Woodshock rounds out the month’s releases on November 28th.
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24 Hours to Live is a fast-paced action-packed movie about a career assassin (Ethan Hawke) who is given a chance at redemption...
Other notable films hitting digital platforms throughout the month include Bad Match (on November 3rd), The Elf (on November 7th), Radius from Epic Pictures (November 10th), IFC Midnight’s Nails (November 17th), and the psychological thriller Woodshock rounds out the month’s releases on November 28th.
24 Hours to Live (Saban Films) – November 3rd on Ultra VOD
24 Hours to Live is a fast-paced action-packed movie about a career assassin (Ethan Hawke) who is given a chance at redemption...
- 11/1/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Four episodes were provided prior to broadcast.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded over the years, trying out different thematic masks like Captain America: Civil War‘s conspiracy thriller or Ant-Man‘s heist plot, while never straying too far from superhero genre archetypes. There’s always a hero, always a villain, always a few chatty sidekicks and a last-act throwdown; it’s not broke, so Marvel doesn’t appear too keen on fixing the formula anytime soon.
Runaways — the first McU project to debut on Hulu — is something similar, but also different. The show has the DNA of a superhero arc, with a gaggle of grumpy teens on the verge of discovering unknown powers at the same time that they discover they’re the offspring of maniacs, but it’s also unapologetically angsty. That’s probably unsurprising, given its creators, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, were the minds behind such...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded over the years, trying out different thematic masks like Captain America: Civil War‘s conspiracy thriller or Ant-Man‘s heist plot, while never straying too far from superhero genre archetypes. There’s always a hero, always a villain, always a few chatty sidekicks and a last-act throwdown; it’s not broke, so Marvel doesn’t appear too keen on fixing the formula anytime soon.
Runaways — the first McU project to debut on Hulu — is something similar, but also different. The show has the DNA of a superhero arc, with a gaggle of grumpy teens on the verge of discovering unknown powers at the same time that they discover they’re the offspring of maniacs, but it’s also unapologetically angsty. That’s probably unsurprising, given its creators, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, were the minds behind such...
- 11/1/2017
- by Mitchel Broussard
- We Got This Covered
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Halloween is a week away and Jennifer Lopez wants to make trick-or-treating as much about giving as receiving. The singer has teamed up with Unicef for a project called “Trick-or-Treat for Unicef,” which asks kids to collect donations through the rest of October, including Halloween night when they’re gathering candy from neighbors.
Donations will go to J.Lo’s family’s home island of Puerto Rico, which is still recovering from the devastation wrought on by Hurricane Maria last month, including other...
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Halloween is a week away and Jennifer Lopez wants to make trick-or-treating as much about giving as receiving. The singer has teamed up with Unicef for a project called “Trick-or-Treat for Unicef,” which asks kids to collect donations through the rest of October, including Halloween night when they’re gathering candy from neighbors.
Donations will go to J.Lo’s family’s home island of Puerto Rico, which is still recovering from the devastation wrought on by Hurricane Maria last month, including other...
- 10/24/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Supergirl season 3 continues next week with episode 3, titled “Far From The Tree,” which will be a must-watch installment for fans of Martian Manhunter. Not only does it see the return of M’gann M’orzz Aka Miss Martian (Sharon Leal), but J’onn J’onzz (David Harewood) will also meet his long lost father, M’yrnn J’onzz (Carl Lumbly).
Longtime DC TV fans will know that Lumbly is perfect casting as J’onzz’s dad, given that the actor previously voiced Martian Manhunter himself in the beloved Justice League animated series and its follow-up Justice League Unlimited. He’s still the definitive version of the Last Son of Mars for many fans of a certain age, so it’s great that he’s returning to the DC family in Supergirl. On top of Smallville‘s Erica Durance also coming aboard as Kara’s mother Alura, this season of the...
Longtime DC TV fans will know that Lumbly is perfect casting as J’onzz’s dad, given that the actor previously voiced Martian Manhunter himself in the beloved Justice League animated series and its follow-up Justice League Unlimited. He’s still the definitive version of the Last Son of Mars for many fans of a certain age, so it’s great that he’s returning to the DC family in Supergirl. On top of Smallville‘s Erica Durance also coming aboard as Kara’s mother Alura, this season of the...
- 10/19/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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Fat Joe is stopping at nothing to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria last month. The rapper, whose family descends from the ravaged island, has been heavily involved in sending plane shipments of bare necessities—water, food, hygiene products—and generators for hospitals to the U.S. territory. He has also lent his vocals to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s single benefiting relief efforts, and took part in Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Alex Rodriguez’s “Somos Una Voz Live...
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Fat Joe is stopping at nothing to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria last month. The rapper, whose family descends from the ravaged island, has been heavily involved in sending plane shipments of bare necessities—water, food, hygiene products—and generators for hospitals to the U.S. territory. He has also lent his vocals to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s single benefiting relief efforts, and took part in Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Alex Rodriguez’s “Somos Una Voz Live...
- 10/19/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Though the summer hiatus felt like an eternity, we can now breathe easier with the fall season of DC TV being back in full swing. Not only that, but synopses for episodes set to air during week 5 have now surfaced online, including those for Supergirl and The Flash.
First, on Monday, November 6, corrupt businessman Morgan Edge will once again prove to be a thorn in the side of Supergirl and her cohorts. This time, he’s causing headaches for Lena Luthor by saying that she’s responsible of a string of lead poisonings in National City. If you’ll recall, her involvement in taking down the Daxamite invasion in last spring’s finale by building the lead bomb was crucial, but it sounds like he’ll sow enough doubt in Lena to make her second guess those valiant efforts.
In addition to seeing what else Adrian Pasdar can bring to the role of Edge,...
First, on Monday, November 6, corrupt businessman Morgan Edge will once again prove to be a thorn in the side of Supergirl and her cohorts. This time, he’s causing headaches for Lena Luthor by saying that she’s responsible of a string of lead poisonings in National City. If you’ll recall, her involvement in taking down the Daxamite invasion in last spring’s finale by building the lead bomb was crucial, but it sounds like he’ll sow enough doubt in Lena to make her second guess those valiant efforts.
In addition to seeing what else Adrian Pasdar can bring to the role of Edge,...
- 10/19/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Anthony’s star-studded disaster relief concert, One Voice: Somos Live!, helped raise over $35 million.
The concert, held to raise money for those affected by the natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Mexico and more, was broadcast on Saturday across multiple platforms.
Lopez, 48, and the former baseball player personally raised $26 million in corporate pledges and donations prior to the event from the business, sports and entertainment industry, with the rest of the money coming from the telecast.
"With the disasters and tragedies befalling us almost weekly, and the swirling negativity dividing our country, it was gratifying to see people of all ages, races and background come together to support and help those in need,” Lopez expressed in a statement. "Alex and I were amazed by the amount of love, unity and donations that were received. And I am personally overcome with gratitude for all the incredible artists and talent who showed...
The concert, held to raise money for those affected by the natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Mexico and more, was broadcast on Saturday across multiple platforms.
Lopez, 48, and the former baseball player personally raised $26 million in corporate pledges and donations prior to the event from the business, sports and entertainment industry, with the rest of the money coming from the telecast.
"With the disasters and tragedies befalling us almost weekly, and the swirling negativity dividing our country, it was gratifying to see people of all ages, races and background come together to support and help those in need,” Lopez expressed in a statement. "Alex and I were amazed by the amount of love, unity and donations that were received. And I am personally overcome with gratitude for all the incredible artists and talent who showed...
- 10/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Episode 3.03 Trailer is out! Called 'Far From the Tree', the episode will be taking Supergirl Up, Up, Up.... Up, Up and Away. From Earth. The trailer shows that she is joining the Martian Manhunter on a journey to Mars. Check it out right here.
The episode is slated to air in October with the following description:
Eliza (guest star Helen Slater) throws Alex and Maggie (guest star Floriana Lima) a wedding shower, which causes Maggie to reach out to her estranged father (guest star Carlos Bernard). Supergirl joins J’onn on a personal mission.
The Martian Manhunter has been a favorite on both Smallville and Supergirl, but I am sure this is the first time we have a Mars-centred episode on either shows. Be sure to check out the new episode next week. You won't want to miss this.
Source: ComingSoon...
The episode is slated to air in October with the following description:
Eliza (guest star Helen Slater) throws Alex and Maggie (guest star Floriana Lima) a wedding shower, which causes Maggie to reach out to her estranged father (guest star Carlos Bernard). Supergirl joins J’onn on a personal mission.
The Martian Manhunter has been a favorite on both Smallville and Supergirl, but I am sure this is the first time we have a Mars-centred episode on either shows. Be sure to check out the new episode next week. You won't want to miss this.
Source: ComingSoon...
- 10/17/2017
- by Shaun Jooste
- GeekTyrant
“For an intellectual product of any value to exert an immediate influence which shall also be deep and lasting, it must rest on an inner harmony, yes, an affinity, between the personal destiny of its author and that of his contemporaries in general.”—Thomas Mann, Death in Venice Barry Lyndon. I can’t believe there was a time when I didn’t know that name. Barry Lyndon means an artwork both grand and glum. Sadness inconsolable. A cello bends out a lurid sound, staining the air before a piano droopingly follows in the third movement of Vivaldi's “Cello Concerto in E Minor.” This piece, which dominates the second half of the film, steers the hallowed half of my head to bask in the film’s high melancholic temperature. Why should I so often remember it? What did I have to do with this film? I only received it with...
- 10/15/2017
- MUBI
Demi Lovato is the kind of singer that's so good, you get goosebumps.
The Tell Me You Love Me singer unleashed her powerful voice at the Somos Una Vos benefit for disaster relief, performing a haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," and it really must be heard.
Watch and listen below.
More: Demi Lovato on Shocking Revelations From Her Documentary
Good gosh...
Lovato's performance at the star-studded relief effort for the disaster affected regions of Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and more earned much praise on social media, including from Ellen DeGeneres, who shared a video from the event, writing, "Incredible. I hope you're watching."
More: Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Talk Teaming Up for Benefit Concert: 'We Compliment Each Other' (Exclusive)
For more information and/or to donate to the Somos Una Vos disaster relief effort, visit somosunavoz.com.
Watch the video below for what Lovato shared about embracing honesty for her new documentary, Simply Complicated.
Related...
The Tell Me You Love Me singer unleashed her powerful voice at the Somos Una Vos benefit for disaster relief, performing a haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," and it really must be heard.
Watch and listen below.
More: Demi Lovato on Shocking Revelations From Her Documentary
Good gosh...
Lovato's performance at the star-studded relief effort for the disaster affected regions of Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and more earned much praise on social media, including from Ellen DeGeneres, who shared a video from the event, writing, "Incredible. I hope you're watching."
More: Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Talk Teaming Up for Benefit Concert: 'We Compliment Each Other' (Exclusive)
For more information and/or to donate to the Somos Una Vos disaster relief effort, visit somosunavoz.com.
Watch the video below for what Lovato shared about embracing honesty for her new documentary, Simply Complicated.
Related...
- 10/15/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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A week ago, Marc Anthony openly criticized President Donald Trump for his preoccupation with NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem, while failing to respond to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The singer of Puerto Rican descent took an aim at Trump tweeting, “Mr. President, shut the f— up about NFL. Do something about our people in need in #PuertoRico. We are American citizens too.”
This week, Anthony’s ex-wife Jennifer Lopez is taking a shot at the commander-in-chief.
Lopez joined a group of celebrities,...
A week ago, Marc Anthony openly criticized President Donald Trump for his preoccupation with NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem, while failing to respond to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The singer of Puerto Rican descent took an aim at Trump tweeting, “Mr. President, shut the f— up about NFL. Do something about our people in need in #PuertoRico. We are American citizens too.”
This week, Anthony’s ex-wife Jennifer Lopez is taking a shot at the commander-in-chief.
Lopez joined a group of celebrities,...
- 10/2/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
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With Supergirl season 3 poised to arrive in the Us, and shortly thereafter here in the UK, here's a reminder of all the season 2 action...
Supergirl had an interesting second season. Not only did the series move to The CW after spending its first season on parent network CBS, but it also delved a lot more into Kara’s life as a person outside of her powers. She fell in love, she got a job as a reporter, and she attempted to get by without the wise words of Cat Grant to guide her.
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And she wasn’t the only one experiencing a huge transition, with Alex going through a much-celebrated coming out storyline and James suiting up to become Guardian. With Supergirl’s third season just days away, let...
With Supergirl season 3 poised to arrive in the Us, and shortly thereafter here in the UK, here's a reminder of all the season 2 action...
Supergirl had an interesting second season. Not only did the series move to The CW after spending its first season on parent network CBS, but it also delved a lot more into Kara’s life as a person outside of her powers. She fell in love, she got a job as a reporter, and she attempted to get by without the wise words of Cat Grant to guide her.
See related Star Wars: Rogue One review Star Wars: Rogue One - what did you think?
And she wasn’t the only one experiencing a huge transition, with Alex going through a much-celebrated coming out storyline and James suiting up to become Guardian. With Supergirl’s third season just days away, let...
- 9/28/2017
- Den of Geek
Jennifer Lopez can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
After six days of worrying about her family in Hurricane Maria-devastated Puerto Rico, the “On the Floor” singer shared a touching video of finding the last of her relatives to her Instagram on Wednesday.
“After a long 6 days we found the last of the family!” Lopez, 48, wrote in the caption. “Now the rebuilding begins!! #tiotomas #titiadela #familia #puertorico #unidosporpuertorico #Love #lovemakestheworldgoround #TioNegroImissyou.”
Her relatives – the aunt and uncle of Lopez’s cousin and assistant Tiana Rios – spoke candidly about Lopez’s generosity.
“I’ll never forget how good she was with us,...
After six days of worrying about her family in Hurricane Maria-devastated Puerto Rico, the “On the Floor” singer shared a touching video of finding the last of her relatives to her Instagram on Wednesday.
“After a long 6 days we found the last of the family!” Lopez, 48, wrote in the caption. “Now the rebuilding begins!! #tiotomas #titiadela #familia #puertorico #unidosporpuertorico #Love #lovemakestheworldgoround #TioNegroImissyou.”
Her relatives – the aunt and uncle of Lopez’s cousin and assistant Tiana Rios – spoke candidly about Lopez’s generosity.
“I’ll never forget how good she was with us,...
- 9/28/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Lopez is thankful to have finally made contact with her family members who were affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
The 48-year-old entertainer had been doing everything she could to get in touch with her missing relatives, and on Wednesday took to Instagram to share the good news.
"After a long 6 days we found the last of the family! Now the rebuilding begins!! #tiotomás #titiadela #familia #puertorico #unidosporpuertorico #Love #lovemakestheworldgoround #TioNegroImissyou," Lopez wrote alongside a video of her aunt Adela and Uncle Tomas.
Related: Jennifer Lopez Delivers Passionate Plea for Puerto Rico's Hurricane Relief Efforts
In the video, her aunt and uncle talk about how Lopez has always been so generous and giving and how they remembered her from when she was a little girl. While they live so far away, her aunt says she loves Lopez so much and is grateful that people have come to make sure that they are doing okay.
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The 48-year-old entertainer had been doing everything she could to get in touch with her missing relatives, and on Wednesday took to Instagram to share the good news.
"After a long 6 days we found the last of the family! Now the rebuilding begins!! #tiotomás #titiadela #familia #puertorico #unidosporpuertorico #Love #lovemakestheworldgoround #TioNegroImissyou," Lopez wrote alongside a video of her aunt Adela and Uncle Tomas.
Related: Jennifer Lopez Delivers Passionate Plea for Puerto Rico's Hurricane Relief Efforts
In the video, her aunt and uncle talk about how Lopez has always been so generous and giving and how they remembered her from when she was a little girl. While they live so far away, her aunt says she loves Lopez so much and is grateful that people have come to make sure that they are doing okay.
Related:...
- 9/28/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony continue to prove exes can still be friends. The two have come together and formed Somos Una Voz (We Are One Voice), an alliance joining big names like Alex Rodriguez, Bruno Mars, Daddy Yankee, Ed Sheeran, Jada Pinkett Smith, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Narciso Rodriguez, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, and Vin Diesel to work together "to rush food, shelter, medicine, power, and communications to those in need from the effects of the recent natural disasters," according to a press release. As part of their initiative, the alliance launched a GoFundMe campaign that has so far raised over $30,000. "Together, our alliance members reach more than 1 billion followers on social media across the planet. Just imagine what we could do with big and small donations from the people we reach, our corporate friends and ourselves. That's it. That's the big idea. Together, we can become one powerful voice that...
- 9/27/2017
- by Celia Fernandez
- Popsugar.com
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez announced new initiative, Somos Una Voz (We Are One Voice), a humanitarian alliance with influential figures across different industries, to help Puerto Rico in the devastating wake of Hurricane Maria. The U.S territory endures in dire need of many basic necessities, including running water, electricity, and forms of communication. The former couple recruited an impressive roster of participants, among them Alex Rodriguez, Bruno Mars, Daddy Yankee, Ed Sheeran, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis Fonsi, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Vin Diesel and many others.
The initiative uses the 1 billion followers on social media that these...
The initiative uses the 1 billion followers on social media that these...
- 9/27/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are bringing big names together for disaster relief.
The former couple launched Somos Una Voz (We Are One Voice), a new initiative promoting awareness and humanitarian aid, on Tuesday, in response to recent natural disasters that have devastated many areas, including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Florida, Texas and more.
Lopez's boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Jada Pinkett Smith, Ed Sheeran and Lin-Manuel Miranda are just a few of the celebrities who have signed on for the star-studded initiative, which aims to raise money for American Red Cross, Reach Out Worldwide, United Way, United for Puerto Rico, as well as more charities to come.
For more information and/or to donate, visit somosunavoz.com.
More: Alex Rodriguez Thanks Jennifer Lopez's Ex-Husband Marc Anthony for 'Teaming' Up to Help Puerto Rico
Since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the Caribbean islands, J.Lo and Anthony have been vocal about mobilizing efforts for relief...
The former couple launched Somos Una Voz (We Are One Voice), a new initiative promoting awareness and humanitarian aid, on Tuesday, in response to recent natural disasters that have devastated many areas, including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Florida, Texas and more.
Lopez's boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Jada Pinkett Smith, Ed Sheeran and Lin-Manuel Miranda are just a few of the celebrities who have signed on for the star-studded initiative, which aims to raise money for American Red Cross, Reach Out Worldwide, United Way, United for Puerto Rico, as well as more charities to come.
For more information and/or to donate, visit somosunavoz.com.
More: Alex Rodriguez Thanks Jennifer Lopez's Ex-Husband Marc Anthony for 'Teaming' Up to Help Puerto Rico
Since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the Caribbean islands, J.Lo and Anthony have been vocal about mobilizing efforts for relief...
- 9/27/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez announced the creation of Somos Una Voz (We're Once Voice) on Wednesday, a humanitarian relief initiative and alliance which includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood, the world of sports and the arts. Together they have over 1 billion social media followers to help raise awareness of the critical situation and also raise donations for those in need. The Somos Una Voz alliance is working together to rush food, shelter, medicine, power, and communications to those in need that were affected by recent natural disasters. Alliance members include Alejandro Fernandez, Alejandro Sanz, Alex Rodriguez, Alex Sensation, Bruno...
- 9/27/2017
- E! Online
Supergirl season 3 looks to be the most dramatic run of the show yet. In the wake of losing Mon-El at the end of season 2, Kara Zor-El will be in a dark place which leads her to ditching her everyday Kara Danvers persona and focusing on her life as Supergirl. Which is probably for the best, too, as new dangers are heading to National City this season – some of which can be glimpsed in these new promo images (below) from the upcoming season premiere, “Girl of Steel.”
The photos reveal that the episode will feature some kind of Supergirl Celebration Day hosted by Lena Luthor. However, it looks like things go awry, as Kara and Martian Manhunter are pictured standing in the middle of a scared-looking crowd. Kara’s sister Alex and her fiancee Maggie Sawyer are also caught up in the chaos. As is a new important face in Supergirl’s world…...
The photos reveal that the episode will feature some kind of Supergirl Celebration Day hosted by Lena Luthor. However, it looks like things go awry, as Kara and Martian Manhunter are pictured standing in the middle of a scared-looking crowd. Kara’s sister Alex and her fiancee Maggie Sawyer are also caught up in the chaos. As is a new important face in Supergirl’s world…...
- 9/26/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
The CW has released a new trailer for Supergirl Season 3 called "Hero's Journey." It includes some new footage from the upcoming season and it looks like it's going to have a bit of darker tone as Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) struggles with her secret identity. Regardless, we know that she will find her way and figure out how to juggle the dual lives that she leads.
Supergirl also stars Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Laura Benanti as Alura Zor-El, Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, Chyler Leigh as Alexandra “Alex” Danvers, Jeremy Jordan as Winslow “Winn” Schott, Jenna Dewan Tatum as Lucy Lane (sister of Lois), David Harewood as Hank Henshaw, Peter Facinelli as Maxwell Lord, with Dean Cain and Helen Slater.
Here are some additional details on the newcomers to the series and the roles they will be playing in the series.
Odette Annable as DC Worldkiller Reign; Adrian Pasdar (Heroes,...
Supergirl also stars Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Laura Benanti as Alura Zor-El, Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, Chyler Leigh as Alexandra “Alex” Danvers, Jeremy Jordan as Winslow “Winn” Schott, Jenna Dewan Tatum as Lucy Lane (sister of Lois), David Harewood as Hank Henshaw, Peter Facinelli as Maxwell Lord, with Dean Cain and Helen Slater.
Here are some additional details on the newcomers to the series and the roles they will be playing in the series.
Odette Annable as DC Worldkiller Reign; Adrian Pasdar (Heroes,...
- 9/25/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Alright guys. So, last night, August 31,2017, the Big Brother season 19 houseguests finally competed for the next Hoh after evicting Matt over Raven during the Live eviction show. There was a rain delay that prohibited them from doing the comp during the Live show. According to Big Brother Network, the Hoh competition was a physical sprint challenge. During it, the houseguests we required to hold a button until the screen displayed “Go.” If any of them made a false start, they were automatically eliminated from the comp. They say Paul had a plan going into this comp that entailed convincing Alex, Raven and Kevin to throw the comp to Josh or Christmas. They didn’t show this comp on the live feeds. The live feeds actually came back on about 90 minutes after the Live show ended. Apparently, Christmas pulled out the victory in this one even with a broken foot. We...
- 9/1/2017
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
To many, Supergirl is an important superhero show. Not only is it a successful example of a DC show, but it also flies the flag for female superheroes. With the release of Supergirl: The Complete Second Season, things are bigger and on an even greater scale, but does that make it a success?
With Kara (Melissa Benoist) striving to make herself as successful journalist at Catco Worldwide Media, she also has to do the same as Supergirl. Working with her adoptive sister Alex (Chyler Leigh) and Hank Henshaw (David Harewood), the Martian Manhunter at the Deo, the stakes have never been higher. Thankfully, she has friends and family (including Superman) to help her save the day.
There are a lot of important things that happen in this season, which feel ground-breaking for the show. This includes the “coming out” of Kara’s sister Alex. This is important because of the way it is handled,...
With Kara (Melissa Benoist) striving to make herself as successful journalist at Catco Worldwide Media, she also has to do the same as Supergirl. Working with her adoptive sister Alex (Chyler Leigh) and Hank Henshaw (David Harewood), the Martian Manhunter at the Deo, the stakes have never been higher. Thankfully, she has friends and family (including Superman) to help her save the day.
There are a lot of important things that happen in this season, which feel ground-breaking for the show. This includes the “coming out” of Kara’s sister Alex. This is important because of the way it is handled,...
- 8/29/2017
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Here’s a top-secret piece of Quantico intel ahead of Season 3: Marlee Matlin (Switched at Birth) will be on hand to help Alex & Co. fight the bad guys, TVLine has learned.
The Academy Award winner, who is deaf, will play Jocelyn Turner, an ex-fbi agent who was one of the Bureau’s top undercover agents before she lost her hearing after being too close to a bomb blast. Though Jocelyn was forced into a do-nothing role after the accident, she’ll now be part of a special unit staffed by returning characters.
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The Academy Award winner, who is deaf, will play Jocelyn Turner, an ex-fbi agent who was one of the Bureau’s top undercover agents before she lost her hearing after being too close to a bomb blast. Though Jocelyn was forced into a do-nothing role after the accident, she’ll now be part of a special unit staffed by returning characters.
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- 7/31/2017
- TVLine.com
Is Supergirl about to shed her secret identity for good?!
Et has your exclusive sneak peek at the first footage from the CW drama's highly anticipated third season, and it seems like Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) is tired of hiding her true Kryptonian identity.
"I am not a human -- I tried to be, but I'm not," Supergirl shares in a dramatic voiceover. "Kara Danvers was a mistake."
Yikes!
Exclusive: 'Supergirl' Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Dish on Karamel's 'Sweet' Relationship!
The two-minute preview, which first debuted at Supergirl's Comic-Con panel on Saturday, features an unusually solemn Kara wresting with the fact that she had to banish Mon-El (Chris Wood) from Earth for his own protection.
"The decision I made, he couldn't have made that sacrifice," she said while images of Karamel's happier times flashed on screen. "But me, I couldn’t have lived with myself if I hadn't. I will always...
Et has your exclusive sneak peek at the first footage from the CW drama's highly anticipated third season, and it seems like Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) is tired of hiding her true Kryptonian identity.
"I am not a human -- I tried to be, but I'm not," Supergirl shares in a dramatic voiceover. "Kara Danvers was a mistake."
Yikes!
Exclusive: 'Supergirl' Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Dish on Karamel's 'Sweet' Relationship!
The two-minute preview, which first debuted at Supergirl's Comic-Con panel on Saturday, features an unusually solemn Kara wresting with the fact that she had to banish Mon-El (Chris Wood) from Earth for his own protection.
"The decision I made, he couldn't have made that sacrifice," she said while images of Karamel's happier times flashed on screen. "But me, I couldn’t have lived with myself if I hadn't. I will always...
- 7/22/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk is a bombastic force of cinematic warfare. See it in IMAX 70mm if you can. There’s nothing pretentious about watching a movie as the director intended, 75% of which was shot on IMAX film. Sprawling coastal shots are nothing but landscape porn given Nolan’s theatrical eye, and those top-down shots from cockpit perspectives? Worth the IMAX price hike alone (and this is coming from one stingy theatergoer).
Yet, this isn’t an “action-first” campaign by any stretch. Soldiers don’t hunker down and exchange fire. We’re taken back to a period in British history where 400,000 men found themselves stranded, with home a relative stone’s throw away. Winning meant surviving, and the only mission was to escape. Scared, shivering men sat on a beach waiting, while enemy aircrafts rained ammunition at will. Sound too simple to be a Nolan piece? Don’t worry, the...
Yet, this isn’t an “action-first” campaign by any stretch. Soldiers don’t hunker down and exchange fire. We’re taken back to a period in British history where 400,000 men found themselves stranded, with home a relative stone’s throw away. Winning meant surviving, and the only mission was to escape. Scared, shivering men sat on a beach waiting, while enemy aircrafts rained ammunition at will. Sound too simple to be a Nolan piece? Don’t worry, the...
- 7/21/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Ryan Lambie Jul 22, 2017
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk is a nail-biter from start to finish. With inevitable spoilers, we take a quick look at its ending...
Nb: This is your final warning for major Dunkirk spoilers.
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Although it takes place in one of the most dramatic chapters of World War II, Dunkirk isn’t really about conflict, or violence, or the horrors of combat. It’s really about what ordinary people do in desperate situations, when they’re being assaulted from all sides by the roar of bombs and gunfire.
It’s surely telling that one of the leads among writer-director Christopher Nolan’s ensemble, Ffion Whitehead’s rank-and-file soldier, Tommy, doesn’t get to indulge in the kind of macho heroics that we used to see in the war movies of the 50s and 60s. For much of the film, he’s simply trying to survive,...
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk is a nail-biter from start to finish. With inevitable spoilers, we take a quick look at its ending...
Nb: This is your final warning for major Dunkirk spoilers.
See related Vikings renewed for season 5
Although it takes place in one of the most dramatic chapters of World War II, Dunkirk isn’t really about conflict, or violence, or the horrors of combat. It’s really about what ordinary people do in desperate situations, when they’re being assaulted from all sides by the roar of bombs and gunfire.
It’s surely telling that one of the leads among writer-director Christopher Nolan’s ensemble, Ffion Whitehead’s rank-and-file soldier, Tommy, doesn’t get to indulge in the kind of macho heroics that we used to see in the war movies of the 50s and 60s. For much of the film, he’s simply trying to survive,...
- 7/20/2017
- Den of Geek
Bankside Films handles international sales.
Amy Landecker will join Jim Parsons and Claire Danes in the drama A Kid Like Jake from That’s Wonderful Productions.
CAA arranged financing for the film and represents Us rights, while Bankside Films handles international sales.
Daniel Pearle adapted his Lincoln Center play, A Kid Like Jake andSilas Howard directs. Production has begun in New York.
On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for their son Jake, a precocious four-year-old who happens to prefer Cinderella to GI Joe.
As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them and forces them to confront their concerns about what’s best for Jake and each other. Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra and Ann Dowd also star.
Landecker will portray Sandra, a patient in Greg’s therapy practice. Landecker can currently be seen on the big screen in [link...
Amy Landecker will join Jim Parsons and Claire Danes in the drama A Kid Like Jake from That’s Wonderful Productions.
CAA arranged financing for the film and represents Us rights, while Bankside Films handles international sales.
Daniel Pearle adapted his Lincoln Center play, A Kid Like Jake andSilas Howard directs. Production has begun in New York.
On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for their son Jake, a precocious four-year-old who happens to prefer Cinderella to GI Joe.
As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them and forces them to confront their concerns about what’s best for Jake and each other. Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra and Ann Dowd also star.
Landecker will portray Sandra, a patient in Greg’s therapy practice. Landecker can currently be seen on the big screen in [link...
- 7/12/2017
- ScreenDaily
Supergirl fans, brace yourselves for a mother of a recast.
Erica Durance, famous for playing Lois Lane on Smallville, will take over the role of Kara’s (late) biological mother Alura Zor-El when the CW drama returns this fall, TVLine has learned. Alura, who made appearances throughout the show’s first two seasons, was originally played by Laura Benanti. (Benanti also played Alura’s twin sister Astra, who was eventually killed by Alex.)
RelatedSupergirl Casts Odette Annable as ‘Worldkiller’ Reign
“Unfortunately Laura, who Greg [Berlanti] and I have worked with for years going back to Eli Stone, was unable to...
Erica Durance, famous for playing Lois Lane on Smallville, will take over the role of Kara’s (late) biological mother Alura Zor-El when the CW drama returns this fall, TVLine has learned. Alura, who made appearances throughout the show’s first two seasons, was originally played by Laura Benanti. (Benanti also played Alura’s twin sister Astra, who was eventually killed by Alex.)
RelatedSupergirl Casts Odette Annable as ‘Worldkiller’ Reign
“Unfortunately Laura, who Greg [Berlanti] and I have worked with for years going back to Eli Stone, was unable to...
- 7/7/2017
- TVLine.com
Daniel Dae Kim is officially leaving “Hawaii Five-0” following failed contract negotiations with CBS. The network refused to pay Kim and co-star Grace Park salaries equal to those of their white co-stars, Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan. CBS’s final offer was roughly 10-15% lower than what O’Loughlin and Caan (who are white) were earning. They also make a percentage of the back-end, Variety reported.
Kim confirmed the news in a Facebook post to his fans early this morning.
Read More: Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park Leave ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Because Pay Equality Still Doesn’t Exist
“By now many of you have heard the news, and I’m sad to say it is true,” he wrote. “I will not be returning to ‘Hawaii Five-0′ when production starts next week. Though I made myself available to come back, CBS and I weren’t able to agree to terms on a new contract,...
Kim confirmed the news in a Facebook post to his fans early this morning.
Read More: Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park Leave ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Because Pay Equality Still Doesn’t Exist
“By now many of you have heard the news, and I’m sad to say it is true,” he wrote. “I will not be returning to ‘Hawaii Five-0′ when production starts next week. Though I made myself available to come back, CBS and I weren’t able to agree to terms on a new contract,...
- 7/5/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
J.Rod is showing July 4th love!
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez brought plenty of heat to the Big Apple on Friday, locking lips during a taping of the "Love Don't Cost A Thing" singer's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular performance.
Watch: Jennifer Lopez Performs in New York City as Alex Rodriguez Cheers Her On
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J.Lo's ex-baseball pro beau fanboyed from the stands, capturing the Kodak moments from her show with his phone.
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The 41-year-old Fox Sports commentator shared video from the concert to Instagram, captioning it, "Lola in the City #nituniyo #NYC#4thofjulyweekend."
News: Alex Rodriguez Says Dating Jennifer Lopez Has Been 'Humbling'
Earlier in the night, Lopez shared a sweet pre-show pic of the two cuddling it up in her trailer. Check it out in the video below. ...
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez brought plenty of heat to the Big Apple on Friday, locking lips during a taping of the "Love Don't Cost A Thing" singer's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular performance.
Watch: Jennifer Lopez Performs in New York City as Alex Rodriguez Cheers Her On
XactpiX/Splash
J.Lo's ex-baseball pro beau fanboyed from the stands, capturing the Kodak moments from her show with his phone.
XactpiX/Splash
The 41-year-old Fox Sports commentator shared video from the concert to Instagram, captioning it, "Lola in the City #nituniyo #NYC#4thofjulyweekend."
News: Alex Rodriguez Says Dating Jennifer Lopez Has Been 'Humbling'
Earlier in the night, Lopez shared a sweet pre-show pic of the two cuddling it up in her trailer. Check it out in the video below. ...
- 7/2/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
She's still Jenny from the Block!
Jennifer Lopez returned to her hometown of New York City on Friday, delivering a sexy, energetic and fun concert for fans in Hunters Point Park. And while the crowd was loving her energy, the biggest fan in the audience was her new boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez.
Watch: Alex Rodriguez Says Dating Jennifer Lopez Has Been 'Humbling'
Ahead of her performance, the brunette beauty shared a "#preshowpic" of herself cuddling with Rodriguez in her trailer.
When it was show time, the former Mlb pro watched as his girl strutted her stuff on stage in a bedazzled New York Yankees hat, glitzy leotard and sparkly jacket.
She later changed into a long-sleeved black gown, which featured two thigh-high slits and gold embellishments from top to bottom.
"Lola in the City...," Rodriguez captioned an Instagram video of Lopez rocking the chic dress. "#nituniyo #NYC#4thofjulyweekend...
Jennifer Lopez returned to her hometown of New York City on Friday, delivering a sexy, energetic and fun concert for fans in Hunters Point Park. And while the crowd was loving her energy, the biggest fan in the audience was her new boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez.
Watch: Alex Rodriguez Says Dating Jennifer Lopez Has Been 'Humbling'
Ahead of her performance, the brunette beauty shared a "#preshowpic" of herself cuddling with Rodriguez in her trailer.
When it was show time, the former Mlb pro watched as his girl strutted her stuff on stage in a bedazzled New York Yankees hat, glitzy leotard and sparkly jacket.
She later changed into a long-sleeved black gown, which featured two thigh-high slits and gold embellishments from top to bottom.
"Lola in the City...," Rodriguez captioned an Instagram video of Lopez rocking the chic dress. "#nituniyo #NYC#4thofjulyweekend...
- 7/1/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
2017-06-30T14:02:24-07:00'Hawaii Five-0' Stars Leave Series Over Pay Dispute
Stars Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park have departed CBS’ “Hawaii 5-0.” Their characters, Chin Ho Kelly and Kono Kalakaua, will not appear in the upcoming eighth season. The characters’ absence will be referenced in the season premiere.
Sources tell Variety that Park and Kim had been seeking pay equality with stars Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan, but were unable to reach satisfactory deals with CBS Television Studios, which produces the series. Kim and Park were believed to be making 10-15% less than O’Loughlin and Caan.
“I will never forget meeting Daniel while still writing the pilot and being certain there was no other actor who I’d want to play Chin Ho Kelly,” said executive producer Peter Lenkov. “Needless to say, Daniel has been an instrumental part of the success...
Stars Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park have departed CBS’ “Hawaii 5-0.” Their characters, Chin Ho Kelly and Kono Kalakaua, will not appear in the upcoming eighth season. The characters’ absence will be referenced in the season premiere.
Sources tell Variety that Park and Kim had been seeking pay equality with stars Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan, but were unable to reach satisfactory deals with CBS Television Studios, which produces the series. Kim and Park were believed to be making 10-15% less than O’Loughlin and Caan.
“I will never forget meeting Daniel while still writing the pilot and being certain there was no other actor who I’d want to play Chin Ho Kelly,” said executive producer Peter Lenkov. “Needless to say, Daniel has been an instrumental part of the success...
- 6/30/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
How do you even begin to wrap up seven years of twists, secrets and mysteries? If you’re Pretty Little Liars showrunner Marlene King, you give it your all and hope for the best — knowing full well that you can’t please everybody.
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“I had to stay off social media [after the finale], because people who don’t like things are always more vocal than people who do,” King tells TVLine. “We did our best, and you can see how much care, attention, love and hard work was put into that episode — not just from me,...
RelatedPretty Little Liars Series Finale Recap: Grade the Girls’ Big Goodbye!
“I had to stay off social media [after the finale], because people who don’t like things are always more vocal than people who do,” King tells TVLine. “We did our best, and you can see how much care, attention, love and hard work was put into that episode — not just from me,...
- 6/28/2017
- TVLine.com
Good performances can’t save Beatriz At Dinner, a heavy-handed and poorly-written look at the war between the haves and have-nots. Beatriz (Salma Hayek) is a holistic healer and masseuse from Mexico who maneuvers L.A. traffic in her run-down Vw as she hurries from her job at a cancer facility to the gated mansion of Cathy (Connie Britton). The wealthy woman considers Beatrix a ‘family friend’ since she helped her daughter through a recent illness. Cathy needs a massage before the important dinner party she’s hosting that night for some of her husband Grant’s (David Warshofsky) business associates. When Beatriz can’t get her car started in the driveway, Cathy impulsively invites her to spend the night and join the dinner. Once the guests arrive, things get uncomfortable. First to show up are Alex (Jay Duplass) and Shannon (Chloe Sevigny), young social-climbers impressed by Cathy and Grant’s upscale lifestyle. But things get truly awkward when Grant’s boss Doug Strutt (John Lithgow), an unscrupulous real-estate developer and his wife Jenna (Amy Landecker) arrive. Strutt and Beatriz, who he initially confuses for the wait staff, couldn’t be less alike. Where she is a bohemian spirit with deep connection to all living beings, he is larger-than-life, cunning and focused on success. While she’s grieving over a pet goat recently murdered by a neighbor, he’s bragging about the endangered birds he wants removed from the land earmarked for his latest development (subtlety’s not a strong point here). As they dine, Beatriz listens in on the conversations of these people whose views on politics and profit are so foreign to her. They in turn either humor or ignore her. The fireworks begin after Beatriz, fortified by a few glasses of wine, begins to speak her mind.
Beatriz At Dinner is especially disappointing as it comes from writer Mike White and director Miguel Arteta, the team behind the brilliant 2000 black comedy Chuck & Buck, a squirmy film I often quote (“I didn’t say to act like a retarded kid”). Their new film’s biggest problem is that the script is shallow and lacks subtlety. These characters are caricatures, painted with a broad brush, which might be fine if this was satire but it’s all played so dead serious. Pure-hearted Beatriz may as well have a halo around her head while Strutt is simply a boorish, bigoted jerk lacking any nuance and his behavior just doesn’t ring true. Successful men don’t say “You’re from Mexico? Legally?”, when meeting a Latino woman (they may think it), and just when you think Strutt can’t be anymore exaggerated, the screenplay kicks his douchebaggery up a notch. Strutt is a big game hunter (because of course he is), who whips out his phone and passes it around to show everyone the photo of him standing triumphantly over the enormous dead rhino he’s bagged. By this point Beatriz has already been established as the sensitive Earth-mother type, so to hand her the phone to take a look at Strutt’s kill makes even less sense than an earlier scene where the clueless wives assume she wants to look at a pic of some celebrities’ herpes-infested genitals.
While the characters may be sterotypes and the message ham-handed, the actors are all good. Lithgow is terrific, but I wish they’d thought outside the box in terms of casting Strutt. He just played a variation of this guy in The Accountant and it’s the type of part Lithgow can play in his sleep. Though just 85 minutes, Beatriz At Dinner still seems padded, mostly with long stretches of Beatriz gazing into the camera, make-up free, her brow furrowed in soulful contemplation. At one point Cathy claims Beatriz is like a Saint and that birds probably fly down and land on her shoulders like Snow White. That would have been a better fantasy/dream sequence that the ill-advised one we’re given involving murderous wish-fulfillment that cheapens the actual, tragic finale. Having these two skilled actors go head-to -head does make Beatriz At Dinner easier to digest, but I still can’t recommend it.
2 of 5 Stars
Beatriz At Dinner opens in St. Louis June 23rd at The fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater and Landmark’s Plaza Frontenac Theater
The post Beatriz At Dinner – Review appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
Beatriz At Dinner is especially disappointing as it comes from writer Mike White and director Miguel Arteta, the team behind the brilliant 2000 black comedy Chuck & Buck, a squirmy film I often quote (“I didn’t say to act like a retarded kid”). Their new film’s biggest problem is that the script is shallow and lacks subtlety. These characters are caricatures, painted with a broad brush, which might be fine if this was satire but it’s all played so dead serious. Pure-hearted Beatriz may as well have a halo around her head while Strutt is simply a boorish, bigoted jerk lacking any nuance and his behavior just doesn’t ring true. Successful men don’t say “You’re from Mexico? Legally?”, when meeting a Latino woman (they may think it), and just when you think Strutt can’t be anymore exaggerated, the screenplay kicks his douchebaggery up a notch. Strutt is a big game hunter (because of course he is), who whips out his phone and passes it around to show everyone the photo of him standing triumphantly over the enormous dead rhino he’s bagged. By this point Beatriz has already been established as the sensitive Earth-mother type, so to hand her the phone to take a look at Strutt’s kill makes even less sense than an earlier scene where the clueless wives assume she wants to look at a pic of some celebrities’ herpes-infested genitals.
While the characters may be sterotypes and the message ham-handed, the actors are all good. Lithgow is terrific, but I wish they’d thought outside the box in terms of casting Strutt. He just played a variation of this guy in The Accountant and it’s the type of part Lithgow can play in his sleep. Though just 85 minutes, Beatriz At Dinner still seems padded, mostly with long stretches of Beatriz gazing into the camera, make-up free, her brow furrowed in soulful contemplation. At one point Cathy claims Beatriz is like a Saint and that birds probably fly down and land on her shoulders like Snow White. That would have been a better fantasy/dream sequence that the ill-advised one we’re given involving murderous wish-fulfillment that cheapens the actual, tragic finale. Having these two skilled actors go head-to -head does make Beatriz At Dinner easier to digest, but I still can’t recommend it.
2 of 5 Stars
Beatriz At Dinner opens in St. Louis June 23rd at The fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater and Landmark’s Plaza Frontenac Theater
The post Beatriz At Dinner – Review appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
- 6/22/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This week’s episode of Fox’s new competition series SuperHuman sees current Word Memory Champion Alex Mullen demonstrating his incredible abilities. The 25-year-old has won the prestigious World Memory Championships two times, in 2015 and 2016 — with this year’s event still to be held. He holds the record for the most points ever scored in the competition. Alex, who lives in Jackson, Mississippi, was the first American to win the competition and is also the standing USA Memory Champion. Here he is training to remember cards for the 2015 World Memory Championships: He is currently studying medicine at the University...read more...
- 6/19/2017
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Orange Is the New Black, So You Think You Can Dance, Animal Kingdom and The Carmichael Show!
1 | Orange Is the New Black bingers, what from Episodes 7-10 made you queasier: Piscatella ripping the hair out of Red’s scalp with a knife, breaking Alex’s arm with his own bare hands, or seeing that Red had cut off a piece of Humphrey’s thumb?
Related Bachelor in Paradise‘s DeMario Jackson: ‘My...
1 | Orange Is the New Black bingers, what from Episodes 7-10 made you queasier: Piscatella ripping the hair out of Red’s scalp with a knife, breaking Alex’s arm with his own bare hands, or seeing that Red had cut off a piece of Humphrey’s thumb?
Related Bachelor in Paradise‘s DeMario Jackson: ‘My...
- 6/16/2017
- TVLine.com
Now in theaters everywhere is The Mummy from director Alex Kurtzman, and earlier this week, Daily Dead had the chance to speak with the filmmaker about his approach to resurrecting the classic Universal Monster for modern audiences, marrying horror and action, his experiences collaborating with Tom Cruise, and more.
Congrats on the film, Alex. For The Mummy, was there a lot of pressure on you coming into this as a director?
Alex Kurtzman: There was, but at the same time, I feel the same way you feel about it, you know? I've loved these movies since I was a kid, and I just think it's such a special and unique world, and the idea of getting to play in that world and to bring it to modern audiences while honoring the classics was too good to pass up as much as it terrified me that I didn't want to mess it up.
Congrats on the film, Alex. For The Mummy, was there a lot of pressure on you coming into this as a director?
Alex Kurtzman: There was, but at the same time, I feel the same way you feel about it, you know? I've loved these movies since I was a kid, and I just think it's such a special and unique world, and the idea of getting to play in that world and to bring it to modern audiences while honoring the classics was too good to pass up as much as it terrified me that I didn't want to mess it up.
- 6/9/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Salma Hayek gives the performance of her career in this stealth weapon of a comedy from director Miguel Arteta and screenwriter Mike White, one that takes aim at the divided and divisive world we live in. Don't say you haven't noticed. The star, bringing down the glam but radiating grit and grace, plays Beatriz, a Los Angeles massage therapist and holistic healer. Her life revolves around her patients and the animals, mostly dogs and goats, she lives with in Altadina and treats like her children. Beatriz is an earth mother,...
- 6/8/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Tuesday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best show currently on TV?” can be found at the end of this post.)
This week’s question: Which TV series has the best Lgbtq representation?
Alan Sepinwall (@sepinwall)
Lgbtq representation still has a long way to go on TV, but it’s better than at any other point in my lifetime, whether in shows specifically about those issues (“Transparent”) or simply featuring well-rounded characters who happen to be queer (Captain Holt on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”).
I could pick plenty of shows here as the one with the best representation, but the obvious choice to me (and not just because of when this question was timed to) is the one with the most representation: “Orange Is the New Black.”
One of the big problems with...
This week’s question: Which TV series has the best Lgbtq representation?
Alan Sepinwall (@sepinwall)
Lgbtq representation still has a long way to go on TV, but it’s better than at any other point in my lifetime, whether in shows specifically about those issues (“Transparent”) or simply featuring well-rounded characters who happen to be queer (Captain Holt on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”).
I could pick plenty of shows here as the one with the best representation, but the obvious choice to me (and not just because of when this question was timed to) is the one with the most representation: “Orange Is the New Black.”
One of the big problems with...
- 6/6/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Author: Stefan Pape
Going in to this interview, we had assumed by asking Sofia Boutella (Kingsman, Star Trek) on playing the eponymous antagonist in this rebooting of The Mummy franchise, she’d list off all the reasons why it was a role she couldn’t turn down. But we were wrong – for the actress instead rejected the part initially, only to be won round before donning the terrifying attire of this treasured cinematic villain.
“I said no, I was afraid to play a monster, weirdly enough. I was afraid of playing a monster who just walks around scaring people with no depth, because in the original, which I’m a massive fan of, and loved growing up watching, what I love are the layers you see Boris Karloff give to the character to make it relevant to the story and circumstances. We don’y exactly know the story but it...
Going in to this interview, we had assumed by asking Sofia Boutella (Kingsman, Star Trek) on playing the eponymous antagonist in this rebooting of The Mummy franchise, she’d list off all the reasons why it was a role she couldn’t turn down. But we were wrong – for the actress instead rejected the part initially, only to be won round before donning the terrifying attire of this treasured cinematic villain.
“I said no, I was afraid to play a monster, weirdly enough. I was afraid of playing a monster who just walks around scaring people with no depth, because in the original, which I’m a massive fan of, and loved growing up watching, what I love are the layers you see Boris Karloff give to the character to make it relevant to the story and circumstances. We don’y exactly know the story but it...
- 6/5/2017
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The final film from Krzysztof Krauze and new project from Giorgi Ovashvili to play in main competition.Scroll Down For Competition Line-ups
The 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (June 30 - July 8) has unveiled the competition titles in its Official Selection, East of the West and Documentary sections.
Main competition
The 12-strong main competition will comprise eight world premieres and four international premieres, including Birds Are Singing In Kigali (pictured), the final film from Polish director Krzysztof Krauze, who died in 2014.
The project, which depicts the consequences of the Rwandan genocide, was completed by his co-director and wife Joanna Kos-Krauze.
Other films in competition include Boris Khlebnikov’s new drama Arrhythmia, Václav Kadrnka’s Little Crusader, Peter Bebjak’s criminal thriller The Line and Giorgi Ovashvili’s Georgian historical drama Khibula. Ovashvili returns after winning the Kviff Crystal Globe for Corn Island in 2014.
East of the West
The East of the West strand will open with Ilgar Najaf...
The 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (June 30 - July 8) has unveiled the competition titles in its Official Selection, East of the West and Documentary sections.
Main competition
The 12-strong main competition will comprise eight world premieres and four international premieres, including Birds Are Singing In Kigali (pictured), the final film from Polish director Krzysztof Krauze, who died in 2014.
The project, which depicts the consequences of the Rwandan genocide, was completed by his co-director and wife Joanna Kos-Krauze.
Other films in competition include Boris Khlebnikov’s new drama Arrhythmia, Václav Kadrnka’s Little Crusader, Peter Bebjak’s criminal thriller The Line and Giorgi Ovashvili’s Georgian historical drama Khibula. Ovashvili returns after winning the Kviff Crystal Globe for Corn Island in 2014.
East of the West
The East of the West strand will open with Ilgar Najaf...
- 5/30/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
The final film from Krzysztof Krauze and new project from Giorgi Ovashvili to play in main competition.Scroll Down For Competition Line-ups
The 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (June 30 - July 8) has unveiled the competition titles in its Official Selection, East of the West and Documentary sections.
Main competition
The 12-strong main competition will comprise eight world premieres and four international premieres, including Birds Are Singing In Kigali (pictured), the final film from Polish director Krzysztof Krauze, who died in 2014.
The project, which depicts the consequences of the Rwandan genocide, was completed by his co-director and wife Joanna Kos-Krauze.
Other films in competition include Boris Khlebnikov’s new drama Arrhythmia, Václav Kadrnka’s Little Crusader, Peter Bebjak’s criminal thriller The Line and Giorgi Ovashvili’s Georgian historical drama Khibula. Ovashvili returns after winning the Kviff Crystal Globe for Corn Island in 2014.
East of the West
The East of the West strand will open with Ilgar Najaf...
The 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (June 30 - July 8) has unveiled the competition titles in its Official Selection, East of the West and Documentary sections.
Main competition
The 12-strong main competition will comprise eight world premieres and four international premieres, including Birds Are Singing In Kigali (pictured), the final film from Polish director Krzysztof Krauze, who died in 2014.
The project, which depicts the consequences of the Rwandan genocide, was completed by his co-director and wife Joanna Kos-Krauze.
Other films in competition include Boris Khlebnikov’s new drama Arrhythmia, Václav Kadrnka’s Little Crusader, Peter Bebjak’s criminal thriller The Line and Giorgi Ovashvili’s Georgian historical drama Khibula. Ovashvili returns after winning the Kviff Crystal Globe for Corn Island in 2014.
East of the West
The East of the West strand will open with Ilgar Najaf...
- 5/30/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Written by Alex Paknadel, Dan Watters | Art by Jose Holder | Published by Titan Comics
Assassin’s Creed Uprising was always an interesting idea, melding together characters from other Assassin’s Creed titles. As Assassin’s Creed has mainly been a single player type of adventure, which the other titles mainly kept in line with, this is more of a multiplayer look at Assassin’s Creed. It also took the interesting idea to take away some of the strength of the Creed concept, assassination and stealth, in favour of all out foot to the floor action. The purist in me has had mixed feelings on this book for that reason, though I can’t deny it entertains.
So the title has essentially been following the Assassins led by Charlotte de la Cruz, and the Templars, led by Juhani Otso Berg both investigating the arrival of a mysterious faction that combines the...
Assassin’s Creed Uprising was always an interesting idea, melding together characters from other Assassin’s Creed titles. As Assassin’s Creed has mainly been a single player type of adventure, which the other titles mainly kept in line with, this is more of a multiplayer look at Assassin’s Creed. It also took the interesting idea to take away some of the strength of the Creed concept, assassination and stealth, in favour of all out foot to the floor action. The purist in me has had mixed feelings on this book for that reason, though I can’t deny it entertains.
So the title has essentially been following the Assassins led by Charlotte de la Cruz, and the Templars, led by Juhani Otso Berg both investigating the arrival of a mysterious faction that combines the...
- 5/29/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Burbank, CA (May 24, 2017) – Just in time for the third season on The CW, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings you all-new Super-Villains and more family drama with the release of Supergirl: The Complete Second Season on Blu-rayTM and DVD on August 22, 2017. Delivering 4.2 million Total Viewers weekly, Supergirl is the #2 series on The CW, just after The Flash for Live+7.⃰ Fans can purchase the set which, in addition to all 22 super-powered episodes, contains an exclusive commentary with Andrew Kreisberg and Kevin Smith, the show’s 2016 Comic-Con panel, featurettes, and more! Supergirl: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at $49.99 Srp for the DVD and $54.97 Srp for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy. Supergirl: The Complete Second Season is also available to own on Digital HD via purchase from digital retailers.
*Source: Nielsen National TV View L+7 Us AA%; excluding repeats, specials, sports, and <5 TCs; Season To-Date = 10/10/16-...
*Source: Nielsen National TV View L+7 Us AA%; excluding repeats, specials, sports, and <5 TCs; Season To-Date = 10/10/16-...
- 5/26/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
The Bachelorette is officially here -- and so are Rachel Lindsay's 31 suitors!
The 32-year-old attorney, who made it to the final three on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor, was announced prematurely as the Bachelorette in the hope that the show's producers would find the best possible cast... and they certainly delivered.
Watch: 'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay: 14 Things to Expect About Her Groundbreaking Season
Lindsay has already revealed that she's engaged, but before we eventually find out who wins her rose in the finale, we first have to look at who made it out of the limo on night one.
See the night's most memorable limo exits, ranked from totally cringeworthy to too cute, below:
Adam Jr.
"This is Adam Jr. He's super excited to be here tonight," Adam creepily said to Rachel as he exited the limo with a four-foot-tall doll. "You get two for the price of one."
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The 32-year-old attorney, who made it to the final three on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor, was announced prematurely as the Bachelorette in the hope that the show's producers would find the best possible cast... and they certainly delivered.
Watch: 'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay: 14 Things to Expect About Her Groundbreaking Season
Lindsay has already revealed that she's engaged, but before we eventually find out who wins her rose in the finale, we first have to look at who made it out of the limo on night one.
See the night's most memorable limo exits, ranked from totally cringeworthy to too cute, below:
Adam Jr.
"This is Adam Jr. He's super excited to be here tonight," Adam creepily said to Rachel as he exited the limo with a four-foot-tall doll. "You get two for the price of one."
If [link=nm...
- 5/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Alex Tizon spent the last few months of his life writing an incredible story for The Atlantic detailing the difficult life of Lola Pulido — a domestic servant who immigrated from the Philippines with Tizon’s family in 1964.
The author’s shocking account describes her inhuman, abusive treatment while serving his parents in America.
“She lived with my family for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings, and cooked and cleaned from dawn to dark — always without pay,” Tizon wrote. “I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized she was my family’s slave.”
The author passed...
The author’s shocking account describes her inhuman, abusive treatment while serving his parents in America.
“She lived with my family for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings, and cooked and cleaned from dawn to dark — always without pay,” Tizon wrote. “I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized she was my family’s slave.”
The author passed...
- 5/22/2017
- by Rose Minutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
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