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Ridley Scott is not only one of the most reliable filmmakers in the industry, but also one of the most versatile. Although Scott is best known for his science fiction blockbusters and epic period dramas, he’s also directed a number of old-fashioned films in genres that the industry simply doesn’t make anymore. Someone to Watch Over Me would feel like a novelty in 2026, as the same premise would be much more likely to be used for a television show than a film. Its blend of romantic drama, conspiracy mystery, and crime-adjacent suspense is surprisingly tricky to pull off, but…
Sabrina Lantos/Prime “Sterling Point” is not your typical teen drama. Though it features some stalwarts of the genre (summer awakenings, family secrets, love triangles), everything about the show feels fresh and authentic. Created by Megan Park, who directed the great film “My Old Ass,” and executive produced by “Gossip Girl” creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the show follows 17-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin). Annie has her whole life planned out, but things take a turn when she learns she and her twin brother have inherited property from her late…
Sandra Wollner is having a pretty thrilling — if not a little exhausting — 2026. Her third feature film, Everytime, premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in May — her first project to hit the Croisette, which she talked about in depth at the time. “It was quite overwhelming, I have to say,” the Austrian filmmaker laughs to The Hollywood Reporter three months later. “To get this platform and such a big audience — overwhelming in a good way.” Now, Everytime, screening in competition at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, is venturing into a world beyond Cannes. Led by Birgit Minichmayrhe, the…
Getty Isack Hadjar is reportedly missing the first Formula 1 race back in nearly a month. The 21-year-old French Red Bull driver has suffered a wrist injury while training for the upcoming 2026 Dutch Grand Prix this coming weekend, following the month-long summer break. Taking his place will be his former Racing Bulls teammate Liam Lawson, who will drive in his seat at the sister team, according to The New Zealand Herald. This will mark the second time Liam has stepped in for Red Bull at the Dutch Grand Prix for an injury. Back in 2023, he made his F1…
The 10th Annual Black Reel TV Awards handed out their “Bolts” on Monday, with Hulu’s Paradise and Netflix’s His & Hers leading the way with four wins each. Paradise won Outstanding Drama Series and added a lead-acting prize for Sterling K. Brown, along with directing and writing wins for the episodes “Exodus” and “Mayday.” His & Hers took Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series, with additional wins for Tessa Thompson (lead performance), Crystal Fox (supporting performance), and writer Tori Sampson. ABC’s Abbott Elementary claimed Outstanding Comedy Series and a writing award for creator Quinta Brunson. Emmy nominee Yahya Abdul-Mateen II…
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the first two episodes of E!'s Cocktail Wars. Say "cheers" and raise a glass to these show-stopping spirits. Two talented bartenders have already been crowned winners…
John Irvin, the British director of “Hamburger Hill,” the “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” miniseries and 1981’s “Ghost Story,” died Aug. 11. He was 86. His producers confirmed he died at the home of his sister-in-law in the U.K. The award-winning director’s career spanned several decades, each punctuated by a different focus. By the end of his career, Irvin had amassed over 30 films and three BAFTA nominations, with notable credits including “Turtle Diary,” “A Month By the Lake,” “City of Industry” and “Widow’s Peak.” His 1987 Vietnam film “Hamburger Hill,” which starred Don Cheadle, Dylan McDermott, Michael Boatman, Steven Weber…
A new season of Apple TV‘s Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso means new cast members, characters, and new AFC Richmond players. The first two episodes of Ted Lasso Season 4 saw Ted (Jason Sudeikis) reunite with Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Keeley (Juno Temple), Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), Beard (Brendan Hunt), and Higgins (Jeremy Swift). And after his return to Richmond, he finally meets the women’s team, including Coach Alice Chilton (Tanya Reynolds) and players like Boots (Jude Mack). Episode 3, “Richmond’s Got Talent,” sees the Lady Greyhounds hold open tryouts to fill out their roster, which means we meet some new MVPs, including Shannon (Shannon…
Caleb Landry Jones plays young, newly ordained pastor torn between the congregation he inherits in a small Texas town and an unhoused community desperately in need of help in Down the Arm of God, a powerful indie drama that’s clearly on the side of the angels. With assistance from producer Luc Besson among others, Austrian-born director Peter Brunner, making his second feature with Jones after To the Night, elicits sincere, persuasive performances from his varied cast, including a fair few non-professionals with direct knowledge of homelessness. Peter Flinckenberg’s lively lensing and engagement with the distinctive light conditions of the location…
Meghan Trainor officially has a doll doppelgänger. Over the weekend, the All About That Bass singer took to Instagram to document an adorable fix she found for her 5-year-old son Riley’s separation anxiety! Hint: it involves some plush fabric, stuffing, and a LOT of creativity! In a selfie video, she revealed: “My sweet 5-year-old boy is having separation anxiety, so he started using his stuffies, like, his Smurfette, and was like, ‘This is momma.’ And I thought, ‘I’ll make a momma, I’ll make a stuffy that looks like momma.’ The only thing is I did and he loves it. He…