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Shots fired. Shots returned. Without naming names, the ever-polite Christopher Nolan is sounding off on what he believes is a “fundamental flaw of film criticism” among amateur Siskels and Eberts. “The criticism that’s often leveled at movies in general is, ‘Oh, the character has to be made sympathetic, so the character is manipulated in different ways or changed in different ways,'” the Oscar-winning filmmaker said on the Zhong Shu podcast. “And that’s a fundamental flaw of film criticism in a way, or storytelling criticism. Because to be able to identify the mechanism does not invalidate the mechanism. Matt Damon in…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! While I wish that summer would last forever, I must admit that I’m extremely excited for fall fashion. Nordstrom apparently feels the same way. The retailer couldn’t wait until the official end of summer to start adding some of the most gorgeous sweaters I’ve ever seen on the site, and these 15 are my favorite. If the quiet luxury selection is any indication of upcoming fall trends, we expect to see ‘It’ girls wearing preppy styles, lacey details and quality-made…
Late Fame which premiered a year ago this month at the Venice Film Festival is a gem. It is a movie about, among other things, discovery and rediscovery. It may be a year after critics first saw this movie that I am only just discovering it myself as it begins its theatrical engagements, but if ever there was a beguiling and enlightening film hiding in plain sight it is this one from director Kent Jones (Diane) and Oscar nominated screenwriter Samy Burch (May December). Based on Arthur Schnitzler’s 1890’s novella, Burch has modernized it and changed the Vienna setting to…
Paramount Domestic Television One of the most iconic planets in all of “Star Trek,” Spock’s homeworld of Vulcan, got a name change. The planet formerly known as Vulcan is now called Ni’Var, due to the fact that as of the 32nd century, Vulcans are no longer the only race to call it home. Vulcan first appeared in the “Star Trek: The Original Series” Season 2 premiere, “Amok Time,” which aired on NBC in 1967. The planet went by this name until “Star Trek: Discovery” Season 3 debuted on Paramount+ in…
Breakout Michael star Jaafar Jackson has found his next acting gig. He will star opposite Will Smith in David Gordon Green’s action thriller Supermax, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Smith and I Play Rocky star AnnaSophia Robb were earlier announced to play two FBI agents investigating a murder inside a notorious maximum security prison, in the film from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax. Jackson, the son of Michael’s older brother Jermaine, joins Supermax after being celebrated for his star turn as his uncle, the King of Pop, in Antoine Fuqua’s family-sanctioned biopic about Michael Jackson. He even pulled off his uncle’s…
[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Wow. This is a shocking and deeply disturbing story. Love & Hip Hop: New York personality Sidney Starr is now at the center of extremely serious criminal allegations after being arrested in Georgia on charges involving a minor. According to TMZ on Monday, booking records out of Fulton County in the Peach State show Starr was taken into custody on Sunday and is facing charges of sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. Whoa… Related: Ex-Cop On Most Wanted List For Allegedly Murdering Wife & Molesting Child FINALLY Found! The news…
On Sunday, it was announced that Ariana Grande, the three-time Grammy winner and Oscar nominee, would be a stepping from public life after the conclusion of her ongoing Eternal Sunshine world tour. “She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the statement from Grande’s representatives read. “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.” The move…
Adam Driver’s latest family outing is a total home run. After all, the Girls alum took his and wife Joanne Tucker’s son to the Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets ballgame on July 31. Not only did the duo got to swing by New York’s Citi Field during a Spider-Man-themed night, but the father and son also got to meet Mr. Met and Mrs. Met on their home turf. And the 42-year-old and his mini-me were dressed for the occasion, sporting matching black Mets caps. In footage circulating on social media, Driver and his son proudly showed off their hats as…
The following article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The world is still reeling from one of the most triumphant returns of Marvel to the big screen. While anticipation was high for Tom Holland reprising his breakout role as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth solo film for the web-slinging hero has already had a historic run at the box office. This is in part due to how much the world needs Spider-Man right now. Peter Parker has always been the epitome of optimism in a harsh world, and Spider-Man 4 pushes this narrative further than…
The NFL preseason officially kicks off on Thursday, August 6 with the 2026 Hall of Fame Game. This year’s matchup features the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals as the NFL celebrates the careers of newly minted HOFers Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Roger Craig, and Adam Vinatieri. If you’re looking for something to stream before the Hall of Fame Game, HBO’s beloved docuseries Hard Knocks is about to return with new episodes! This year’s installment will follow the Seattle Seahawks, which is the first time the show is documenting the defending Super Bowl champions since the series first launched…