Helen Hunt has a long, illustrious Hollywood career. She’s been in everything from medical TV dramas to Oscar-winning movies to stage productions of Shakespeare plays. No matter the genre, Helen is a strong presence. You may know her from Mad About You or Twister, but she’s left her mark all over popular culture. Though she’s … Read more
When it comes to accuracy, the last place you typically want to go looking is a biopic. Sure, filmmakers are entitled to some liberties when it comes to adapting stories for the screen, but even the familiar “Based on true events” side note is often pushing it at best. While most biopics claim to be … Read more
It’s not unusual to meet someone and think that they look uncannily similar to somebody else. It might be that they look like a certain celebrity or perhaps they just look like your second cousin or someone who hit on you in a bar once. Either way, there are people out there who are basically … Read more
The Star Wars fanbase has experienced some rough years. Let’s not forget about the prequel era from 1999-2005 when the world was simultaneously introduced to Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan and Jar Jar Binks. Though many criticize this period as being one of Star Wars’ lowest, there’s an even older movie that George Lucas himself … Read more
Dwayne Johnson took a moment on the Oscars red carpet to reflect on the DC Universe overhaul that put a pin in his plans for a Black Adam-Superman crossover movie. Variety‘s senior culture and events editor Marc Malkin caught up with Johnson and asked about Cavill’s Superman being dropped from the DC Universe despite his highly-touted … Read more
“The Bear” is back. The hit FX on Hulu series is set to return for a second season, with a teaser dropping during the 2023 Oscars. Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and the ensemble cast returns to answer what’s next for Carmy’s family restaurant. More from IndieWire ‘The Bear’ Flexes Its Comedy Might at WGA … Read more
OK, that was surreal. Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre and Gabourey Sidibe re-creating the famous “Ghostbusters” commercial from the 1984 movie, but promoting a hotline for… pranks? But it’s all real, the phone number works (1-855-PRANX4U) and the three of them have indeed gotten into the pranks business via their upcoming ABC series “The Prank Panel.” … Read more
Expectations were high for a performance of “Naatu Naatu” sending the Oscars telecast into hyperdrive, and the song-and-dance number did not disappoint the global audience tuned in to see how the “hook dance” steps from the Indian film “RRR” translated to the stage. Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava recreated their vocals from the movie’s … Read more
And the Oscar goes to … not your favorite. While viewers may have been pleased with wins for the likes of Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser at this year’s show, others will never forgive the Academy for snubbing their favorites, like Angela Bassett. Awards season brings out the best – and worst – in celebrity worshippers. It’s easy to crack your knuckles … Read more
Hearing his name announced at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday was “a really special moment” for newly minted Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan — who was advised toward the beginning of his career to change his name. After winning the Oscar for best supporting actor, a triumphant Quan stopped by the press room adjacent to … Read more