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Liam Neeson’s Non-Stop Action Thriller Has One Crazy Twist — It’s Director
Liam Neeson’s longtime stuntman, Mark Vanselow, is stepping into the director’s chair for the first time with the action thriller The Mongoose. Having doubled for Neeson for over 20 years across films such as the Taken series, Cold Pursuit and The Commuter, Vanselow says the move from stunt coordinator to director came naturally, aided by…
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NBA star Jaylen Brown says in ridiculous interview he’s an influencer, not an entertainer for fans
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown drew criticism after telling The Hollywood Reporter, in an interview with actor Mahershala Ali, that he rejects being seen purely as an entertainer for fans, instead describing himself as a person of influence. The comments have reignited long-running criticism that Brown positions himself as an intellectual and cultural commentator rather…
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Kaia Gerber on ‘The Shards’ Finale’s Surprising Killer Suspects and Her Shelley Duvall Moment
Kaia Gerber, who plays Susan in FX’s Ryan Murphy adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s novel The Shards, has discussed the season one finale, which ended with police questioning all the main characters as suspects in the “Trawler” serial killings and the death of Debbie’s father, Terry. Gerber told The Hollywood Reporter that even her character,…
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Chinese Distributor Hishow Adds ‘Josephine’, ‘Ah Girl’ & ‘Rec’ Franchise To We Love Cinema Release Slate
Beijing-based producer-distributor Hishow Entertainment is expanding its “We Love Cinema” brand, adding several new titles to its release slate as it seeks to broaden its appeal beyond arthouse audiences in China. The new acquisitions include Sundance winner Josephine, starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, and Singaporean drama Ah Girl, alongside the Spanish Rec zombie horror…
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Bryce Underwood addresses Kyle Whittingham’s comments about remaining starting QB at Michigan
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood has responded to head coach Kyle Whittingham’s pointed remarks questioning whether he will keep his starting role, after a shaky performance in a narrow Week 1 win over Western Michigan. Underwood, whose recruitment attracted a reported £9.5 million ($12 million) in NIL money and intense donor interest, threw for just…
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Born 75 Years Ago in Wisconsin, the TV Star Who Found Success on Broadway and the Country Charts
Tom Wopat, born on 9 September 1951 in Lodi, Wisconsin, turned 75 this week, marking the milestone of a career that spanned television, Broadway and country music. He is best known for playing Luke Duke in the hit television series The Dukes of Hazzard, but he began his career on stage and went on to…
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ABC star Ishkandar Razak suffers medical emergency live on air and is forced to take sudden leave
ABC Melbourne newsreader Ishkandar Razak has taken sudden leave from the broadcaster after experiencing a medical emergency while live on air. Viewers grew concerned last week when part of his face appeared paralysed during a report, prompting speculation about his condition before he addressed it publicly. Razak said he first noticed symptoms at 3.45pm on…
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‘The Fire Within You’ Review: An Insufferable Christmas Eve Family Drama in Which the Corrosive Rants Are as Noxious as the Dyspeptic Images
This Variety review harshly criticises “The Fire Within You,” a Venice Film Festival competition entry from director Edoardo De Angelis, describing it as an “insufferable” family drama that fails despite tackling the sacred status of motherhood in Italian culture. The film follows a monstrous mother, Angela, played by Vanessa Scalera, who verbally abuses her family…
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson gets the nod to host the ‘Saturday Night Live’ season premiere
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been announced as one of the first hosts for the new season of “Saturday Night Live”, continuing a long tradition of athletes fronting the sketch comedy show. He will open the season on 26 September, with musical guest Katseye also confirmed for the episode. Athletes who have hosted…
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The actor Marlon Brando called the best of the 1970s: “I doubt he really knows how good he is”
Marlon Brando, long regarded as one of cinema’s greatest actors, once named Robert De Niro as the most impressive young actor of the 1970s, an era widely considered the richest for acting talent in Hollywood history. Coming from Brando, whose own career had been revitalised by his Oscar-winning turn in The Godfather, the endorsement carried…