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And Just Like That, Cynthia Nixon Defends Miranda’s Decision To Break Up With Steve HBO Max By Joshua Meyer/Jan. 30, 2022 2:33 pm EST Cynthia Nixon has stepped up to defend her character’s decision to divorce her husband in “And Just Like That,” the HBO Max sequel series to “Sex and the City.” “And Just Like That” sees Nixon reprising her role as Miranda Hobbes, whose short red hair has now gone grey … and that’s not the only thing different about her....

Andrew McCarthy Thinks There’s A ‘Great Misunderstanding’ About Method Acting [Exclusive] NBC By Debopriyaa Dutta/April 28, 2022 10:26 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From Jon Bernthal to Mads Mikkelsen, many actors have weighed in on the concept of method acting, and the way in which the meanings attached to the term have been misconstrued by actors who take it too far. Andrew McCarthy, star of popular teen dramas “St....

Not being noticed HBO Someone who’s having a very good morning is Sally (Sarah Goldberg), who’s woken up by her assistant Natalie (D’Arcy Carden) to see that her show “Joplin” is on the front page of its streaming home BanShe. But when they go to a coffee shop, Natalie is livid that “nobody’s noticing you.” That’s not the worst of it, because when Natalie revisits the BanShe home page, “Joplin” is nowhere to be found, having been replaced by something called “The New Medusas....

The authentic creative process Disney In that interview, Zhao lays down a pretty potent axiom: “I think the need for consensus is a hindrance for any authentic creative process.” The director of Best Picture winner “Nomadland” has also written or co-written all of her directorial efforts to date, and tends to follow her passions. She was an unusual choice to helm a film in one of the most commercially profitable film series in history....

David Chase Could (Literally) Write The Sopranos In His Sleep HBO By Shae Sennett/June 1, 2022 5:30 pm EST The dream-like quality of “The Sopranos” has a simpler explanation than you might think. As the series delved into the Freudian subconscious of its protagonist, it also explored the unconscious mind of its creator, David Chase. Chase is known for writing and producing the smash hit HBO series that changed television forever....

How Brooklyn Nine-Nine Got Through Its Ratings-Challenged Season One NBCUniversal By Mike Williams/April 27, 2022 9:08 am EST “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” wrapped up its final season in 2021. Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and the rest of the borough’s 99th precinct got up to their final caper and went their separate ways. At the very least, the show was able to go out on a high note. The office comedy from Michael Schur and Dan Goor had a troubled past over its eight seasons....

If You Ask The Writer, Bruce Willis Was Never Die Hard’s Protagonist By Miyako Pleines/April 7, 2022 3:51 pm EST In a typical action movie, there is always a hero and a villain. Usually, the hero doesn’t know they’re the hero until they find themselves inexplicably face to face with the villain and the villain’s evil plan. But once the hero realizes they alone must work to stop the villain from, say, world domination, they step up to the plate and get ready to take the villain on....

Luck Footage Reaction: Skydance Animation’s First Movie Borrows From The Pixar Playbook [Annecy 2022] Apple TV+ By Rafael Motamayor/June 14, 2022 9:00 am EST This year sees the release of “Luck,” the debut film from Skydance Animation in collaboration with Apple TV+ that has had a less-than-lucky production history. In 2019, Skydance was quick to hire alleged sexual harasser and disgraced former head of Pixar, John Lasseter, to run the studio — replacing “Kung Fu Panda” producer Bill Damaschke....

Moon Knight Clip: Steven Grant Doesn’t Know How To Summon The Suit Disney+ By Ben F. Silverio/March 21, 2022 2:55 pm EST They say that you should dress for the job you want. Whether that means wearing a suit and tie, a multipurpose jumpsuit, a spacesuit, or a sweatsuit, the point is that you should be comfortable and confident in whatever you’re wearing. Although, if another personality occupying a part of your brain that you don’t have access to controls the suit that was given to you by an ancient Egyptian god with mystical powers, it might be a little hard for you to dress for the job of being the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest hero....

Moon Knight Feels Like The Best Parts Of The Marvel Netflix Shows Disney+ By Debopriyaa Dutta/March 30, 2022 1:33 pm EST The first episode of “Moon Knight” is currently streaming on Disney+, and that first slice of the cake is already delicious and packed with flavor. Right off the bat, we are plunged into the world of Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), whose life is turned upside down quite dramatically after he is inadvertently made aware of his alternate personality, a mercenary named Marc Spector who is imbued with superpowers by Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon....

New Yellowstone Spin-Off Pivots To Focus On True-Life Legendary Badass Bass Reeves BBC By Jenna Busch/May 18, 2022 10:22 pm EST “Bass Reeves” was originally a standalone limited series that was coming to Paramount+ with Taylor Sheridan, but it’s morphed a bit. Now, according to the MTV Entertainment Studios upfront presentation (via Deadline), it’s going to be a new chapter in the “Yellowstone” prequel “1883.” It’s an interesting move and one that I think is very positive....

Nicolas Cage’s Acting Inspirations Are As Eclectic As You’d Probably Expect Lionsgate By Valerie Ettenhofer/April 11, 2022 4:07 pm EST We seem to be in a Nicolas Cage Renaissance of sorts. Well, arguably, most of the actor’s career has been a Nicolas Cage Renaissance, but this past year, in particular, has seen critics and moviegoers embrace the oft-memed actor in a new way. Film fans have been re-evaluating every nook and cranny of his eccentric, impressive career in light of his beautiful dramatic turn in “Pig” and his meta role in the upcoming movie “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent....

Pachinko’s Justin Chon To Direct Jason Momoa Starrer Chief Of War For Apple TV+ Warner Bros. Pictures By Jenna Busch/April 15, 2022 9:41 am EST Justin Chon, who directed episodes of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series “Pachinko” with Kogonada, is set to direct the streamer’s latest series “Chief of War,” according to Variety. Chon is reportedly set to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of “Chief of War,” which will star Jason Momoa, who is also writing the series with Thomas Paa Sibbett and Doug Jung....

Pistol, Danny Boyle’s Sex Pistols Limited Series, Finally Has A Premiere Date FX By Ben F. Silverio/March 30, 2022 9:31 am EST After bringing a fourth-wall-breaking, cowboy hat-wearing Brendan Fraser to FX in “Trust,” Danny Boyle is returning to the network with a new project. The acclaimed filmmaker behind “Trainspotting,” “28 Days Later,” and “Slumdog Millionaire” is executive producing and directing a six-part limited series about the iconic punk band the Sex Pistols titled “Pistol....

Reflecting Back On Betty White’s Inspired Community Guest Role NBC By Kaylee Dugan/May 20, 2022 10:48 am EST Okay, so I’d like to insert a “six seasons and a movie” joke right here and then just keep trucking, but there’s a reason why “Community” inspired such a strong (and probably divisive) fandom during its run on NBC. The show was adept at creating these perfect little scene morsels that made it feel much richer than so many of the sitcoms on TV....

Steven Soderbergh’s Kimi Gets A Release Date On HBO Max Warner Bros. By Joshua Meyer/Dec. 19, 2021 11:23 am EST Remember when Steven Soderbergh retired from filmmaking? He’s been a busy bee the last few years, so one could be forgiven for putting that out of mind. And to be fair, Soderbergh’s nominal “retirement” was more about stepping away from the theatrical side of filmmaking. For his next movie, “Kimi,” he’s lined up an exclusive streaming premiere, and it’s coming sooner than you might expect....

Tales From The Box Office: How Fatal Attraction Became 1987’s Biggest Movie Paramount Pictures By Ryan Scott/March 19, 2022 1:07 pm EST (Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.) Whenever the term “erotic thriller” is thrown around in regards to cinema, the odds are that one movie is going to come to mind above all else, and that movie is “Fatal Attraction....

The 20 Best Psychological Horror Movies Ranked Everett Collection By R. R. Fletcher/March 8, 2022 6:26 pm EST Horror films allow us to examine universal fears such as death, disease, or war in a relatively safe environment where we can shift the blame to definable external evils beyond our control. But psychological horror is different. A popular horror sub-genre, psychological horror focuses on the darker aspects of the human psyche. Referred to by Jung as characteristics of the shadow archetype, these primal fears manifest as insanity, suspicion, distrust, self-doubt, and especially paranoia, and lead to unspeakable savagery if left unchecked....

The Batman Glides Past $750 Million At The Global Box Office Warner Bros. By Sandy Schaefer/April 18, 2022 10:33 am EST With “The Batman” available on HBO Max as of today, the film managed to cross one last milestone before finishing its exclusive theatrical run. Matt Reeves’ Bat-buster has now grossed over $750 million at the global box office, securing its spot as the top-grossing movie of 2022 for the time being....

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Showrunners Address Backlash To Diverse Casting By Jeremy Mathai/Feb. 10, 2022 12:22 pm EST “Tolkien Is For Everyone” Among the many new and familiar faces that will comprise the ensemble cast, “The Rings of Power” will feature actor Ismael Cruz Córdova in the role of a Silvan Elf named Arondir, becoming the first person of color in the franchise to play an Elf....