Brady Corbet, the actor-turned-auteur whose film The Brutalist earned critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature, recently revealed a sobering truth about the price of artistic integrity: He made no money from the film, surviving instead on residuals from a years-old acting role. “I’ve been living off a paycheck I earned three years ago,” … Read more
Twenty years ago, director Francis Lawrence stepped onto the set of Constantine with a résumé that included glossy music videos for Jennifer Lopez and a deep-seated fear of the sophomore slump. Fresh off his feature debut, Constantine (2005), a supernatural noir starring Keanu Reeves as the chain-smoking, demon-hunting John Constantine, would become a cult classic—a film that polarized critics, … Read more
In a thrilling collision of Hollywood glamour and motorsport legacy, NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon and iconic actor Tom Cruise are set to reignite the engines of cinema history with a long-rumored sequel to Days of Thunder. The 1990 blockbuster, which cemented Cruise’s status as a box-office titan and introduced mainstream audiences to the high-stakes … Read more
Aubrey Plaza, the actress renowned for her signature deadpan wit and offbeat charm, delivered a stirring and emotionally resonant appearance at Saturday Night Live’s star-studded 50th-anniversary special, marking her first public outing since the passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. The event, held at New York’s Rockefeller Center on February 24, 2024, brought together comedy … Read more
Sarah Michelle Gellar, the beloved actress who brought the iconic slayer Buffy Summers to life in the groundbreaking series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has never shied away from the weight of her character’s legacy. But as news swirls about her involvement in developing a sequel to the cult classic, Gellar is candid about the emotional and … Read more
Blake Lively, the effervescent actress and fashion icon known for her roles in Gossip Girl and A Simple Favor, recently made headlines not just for her triumphant return to the Saturday Night Live stage for its star-studded 50th-anniversary special, but for the vulnerability she displayed in navigating the spotlight during a tumultuous chapter of her personal life. In a candid … Read more
The whirlwind surrounding the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us reached new heights this week when CBS anchor Gayle King posed a pointed question to actor Brandon Sklenar during a candid interview: “Are you Team Blake or Team Justin?” The query, referencing the fictional legal battle central to the story’s climactic drama, has reignited … Read more
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, a night typically reserved for celebrating cinematic achievements, took an unexpected turn when Jeff Goldblum—actor, jazz virtuoso, and irrepressible showman—transformed the ceremony’s intermission into an impromptu concert. Known for his iconic roles in films like Jurassic Park and The Grand Budapest Hotel, as well as his recent turn as the Wizard in Wicked, Goldblum … Read more
In a night filled with emotional speeches and unexpected triumphs, Adrien Brody’s win for Best Actor at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards stood out as a heartfelt ode to the country that has embraced him as both an artist and a resident. Brody, who took home the prestigious award for his haunting portrayal of a … Read more
In a night brimming with glamour and surprises, the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards delivered one of its most electrifying moments when Mikey Madison, the 26-year-old star of Sean Baker’s gritty drama Anora, took home the Best Actress trophy in a category stacked with industry heavyweights. The win, considered an underdog triumph by pundits, was eclipsed only … Read more