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The “coked-up” 2005 movie Tony Scott wished he could do over: “I fucked up on that one”
Tony Scott later said he wished he could revisit *Domino*, his 2005 crime film starring Keira Knightley, because he believed his aggressive visual approach overwhelmed the story. The admission matters because it shows the director questioning one of his most distinctive stylistic experiments, despite regarding the film fondly. Inspired by the real-life bounty hunter Domino…
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Arsonists used stray cats as fire-starters during Italy’s wildfire emergency, police say
Italian police have said that arsonists deliberately used stray cats as fire-starters during the country’s ongoing wildfire emergency, according to reporting on the incidents. The claim points to a particularly disturbing method allegedly employed by those responsible for starting blazes, adding an animal cruelty dimension to what is already a serious public safety crisis as…
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John Leguizamo “Could Not See” For 12 To 14 Hours A Day Playing Blind ‘The Odyssey’ Role
John Leguizamo said he was effectively unable to see for 12 to 14 hours a day while filming Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*, because of contact lenses used for his role as Eumaeus, Odysseus’s blind servant. He said the impairment meant he needed assistance with basic activities on set, illustrating the physical demands of the production.…
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Adria Arjona Reveals James Gunn “Made Me Earn” Her ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Role [Exclusive]
Adria Arjona has said she had to “earn” her role in DC Studios’ forthcoming Man of Tomorrow, describing the opportunity as a reunion with James Gunn and Peter Safran rather than simply another major franchise part. Her comments matter because the studio has not yet officially confirmed which character she will play, despite reports linking…
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‘Fast and Furious’ Icon Admits the Saga Has Officially “Lost Our Way” [Exclusive]
Sung Kang has said the Fast & Furious franchise may have “lost our way” as it moved far beyond its street-racing origins into increasingly extravagant action stories. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor said he hopes lessons from directing his independent film Drifter could help the series reconnect with the car community and sense…
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Soulja Boy Requests DNA Test for Son With Ex Jackilyn Martinez
Soulja Boy has asked a California court to order a DNA test to determine whether he is the father of three-year-old KeAndre Way, whom he shares with former partner Jackilyn Martinez. The request is part of an ongoing custody and child-support dispute, and its outcome could determine his financial and legal responsibilities towards the child.…
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‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Co-Creator Bill Prady Explains the Science Behind the Show’s Multiverse
The premiere of HBO Max’s “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” sends former “Big Bang Theory” comic-shop owner Stuart Bloom into a post-apocalyptic alternate Pasadena after a quantum device alters reality. Co-creator Bill Prady says the show’s multiverse premise is rooted in legitimate, if still theoretical, quantum physics, allowing the series to combine parallel universes…
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The 1998 song where Linda Ronstadt set a family’s history to music
The article examines a 1998 recording by Linda Ronstadt that turned a family’s past into song, using her voice to give emotional shape to inherited memories and cultural roots. It presents the track as an example of Ronstadt’s strength as an interpreter, and of how music can preserve personal history beyond a conventional biography. The…
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Is the ‘no wars’ president about to start another one?
The article examines whether Donald Trump, who has presented himself as a president opposed to new wars, may significantly escalate the US conflict with Iran. It matters because a larger attack could deepen an already costly regional war, increase risks to US personnel and shipping, and further test his domestic political support. Trump was reported…
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‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 2 Eviction: Rick Devens HOH Reign Ends With Second Houseguest Evicted
Rick Devens’ Head of Household plan succeeded in the second week of Big Brother Season 28, resulting in Jack “Rome” Seymour becoming the second houseguest evicted. The outcome matters because Devens successfully backdoored Rome after initially nominating other players, demonstrating his control over the week’s events. Devens first nominated Jason de Puy, Melody Morris and…