James Mangold has spent decades making some of Hollywood’s most emotionally rich and visually striking films. From the musical biopic “Walk the Line” to the superhero drama “Logan” to the action-packed “Ford v Ferrari,” his body of work has shown his versatility as a filmmaker. But with “A Complete Unknown,” his Bob Dylan biopic starring […]
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Fountains of Wayne’s First Live Shows in 12 Years Have Blessing of the Late Adam Schlesinger’s Family
Fountains of Wayne will be performing concert dates this year for the first time since 2013, and the shows are proceeding with the blessings of the family of the band’s co-founder, the late Adam Schlesinger, according to reps for the group. Plans for a reunited iteration of Fountains of Wayne to do at least two […]
‘Vision Quest’ at 40: Matthew Modine Looks Back on His First Starring Role, His Most Embarassing Moment on Set and Sharing a Trailer With Madonna
Released March 15, 1985, “Vision Quest” arrived smack in the middle of the ‘80s teen movie renaissance. It was preceded by John Hughes’ first two films, “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club” (the latter by less than a month), as well as bona fide blockbusters like “Footloose” and “The Karate Kid,” making it seem at […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Legal Troubles, Explained: From ‘Freak-Offs’ to Sex Trafficking Charges to 120 Upcoming Lawsuits
Sean Combs, long known by rap aliases like Diddy and Puffy, is facing an avalanche of lawsuits and legal trouble. His latest ongoing issues include a new suit filed by a Jane Doe in New York court on Friday. In the suit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, a 23-year-old Jane Doe was a model and […]
Inside the WGA Awards: Can First-Time Nominees Beat Out Veteran Scribes?
By definition, the WGA Awards celebrate the starting point for all great TV shows and films: the writers. “Writers are the one group of workers in this industry whose job begins with a blank page,” says WGAW President Meredith Stiehm. “Without us, there is no script for directors to shoot, no lines for actors to […]
‘Nosferatu’ Sets Peacock Streaming Date With Never-Before-Seen Extended Cut Also Available
For people wanting a bit more horror on their Valentine’s Day, Peacock has a bloody good announcement for you: Robert Eggers’ hit film “Nosferatu” will begin streaming on the service on Feb. 21. Eggers’ extended cut of “Nosferatu,” which was never seen in theaters before, will also be available on Peacock. Bill Skarsgard stars as […]
Timothée Chalamet on What Bob Dylan Taught Him About Fame and Politics: ‘Be Wary of Any Savior-Like Figures’
Timothée Chalamet opened up about how playing Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” influenced his own experience with fame and activism, saying that he learned from the folk legend to “be wary of any savior-like figures.” During a packed press conference at Berlin Film Festival on Friday, Chalamet was asked about how Dylan — who […]
‘Living the Land’ Review: Progress Takes Time In a Stirring, Season-Cycling Chinese Family Saga
There’s a patient, plainspoken poetry, neither overly earthy nor flowery, to “Living the Land,” a rolling rural drama that may be a work of pure fiction — but often feels wholly, organically observed, as if its storytelling were dictated by the rigors and challenges of seasons and soil. An unassuming but impressive second feature from […]
Jonas Brothers Announce ‘Jonascon: the Ultimate Jonas Brothers Fan Experience’
In celebration of their 20th anniversary as a band, Jonas Brothers have announced “Jonascon,” a special one-day event taking place in their home state of New Jersey on March 23 at the American Dream shopping mall. Attendees can expect live performances, DJ sets, Q&A panels, fan activations, special guest appearances and other surprises. On Feb. […]
‘You, Me & Her’ Review: A Married Couple Admits a Plus-One in Deft Relationship Tale
It is the classic convention of marital comedies that couples’ attempts to spice things up with extra partners invariably end up sending them back, chastened, to each other. That’s not exactly how things work out in “You, Me & Her,” which doesn’t wag a moralizing finger at its protagonists’ flirtation with throupledom. But this pleasing collaboration […]