To the strains of Charles Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette,” the eponymous director stepped out from his own curvaceous, comic-book-style silhouette at the start of each episode of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” It was a sight gag bursting at the seams with subtext. During that time, Hitchcock also released “To Catch a … Read more
For some time, animation has been the creative driving force behind the “Star Wars” universe, a fact highlighted by how live-action series Lucasfilm has produced for Disney+ have drawn on those shows. That relationship continues with “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” an animated anthology that allows us to flesh out the stories of minor … Read more
Barbarian, the box office smash directed by Zach Cregger, has made its way home this week and is now available for streaming on both Digital and HBO Max. Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgrd, and Justin Long and is produced by 20th Century Fox and New Regency. In the film, which grossed more than $40 … Read more
Fans at Steve Lacy shows have some bad habits, as documented on TikTok in recent weeks, ranging from interrupting his sets to not knowing the words to sing along to throwing stuff onto the stage. And, yes, these are typical pop show behaviors, but Lacy, who had been performing for years as a member of … Read more
After Olivia Wilde and ex Jason Sudeikis’ former nanny accused the actress of giving away her Golden Retriever Gordon, an animal rescue group issued a statement. There’s no need to summon Sherlock Bones to solve the mystery of Olivia Wilde’s dog’s whereabouts. The Los Angeles-based rescue organization MaeDay Rescue issued a statement on Oct. 22 … Read more
Travis Scott has issued a statement denying knowing Rojean Kar, who allegedly cheated on him years ago, while she has responded with her own comments about the rapper and Kylie Jenner. Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend, has denied wrongdoing after becoming embroiled in a cheating scandal involving a familiar face. Late last week, Instagram model … Read more
Meghan Trainor spoke with CNN about her life after “All About That Bass,” her new album, and the value of self-love. This week, she appeared on CNN’s “Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?” to discuss her fifth studio album, “Takin’ It Back,” which was released on Friday. “I noticed that the first few songs were a … Read more
Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has sued world champion Magnus Carlsen and others for allegedly defamatory statements alleging that Niemann cheated in competition. The suit claims that the defendants, including Chess.com, caused Niemann “devastating damages” by “egregiously defaming him” and “unlawfully colluding” to exclude him from the professional chess world. “My lawsuit speaks for itself,” Niemann … Read more
“Ticket to Paradise” and other collaborations capitalize on their onscreen glitz and stellar chemistry, as well as their offscreen affection for one another. In Steven Soderbergh’s 2001 remake of “Ocean’s Eleven,” Julia Roberts and George Clooney’s first scene together lasts less than five minutes. Still, it’s packed with barbs and pronouncements, insults and callbacks, relitigations … Read more
