BPMdirector on art and AIDS activism: 'We decided not to be poor, gay victims'

In newspapers in the early 80s, we saw pictures of people who were ill in the United States. It was a shock for me, as a young gay guy. I put all my memories and perspective forward to create a construction. Credit: Céline Nieszawer I didnt attempt to do a historical film. I wanted people to be connected to the emotion, sensations, and sensuality we experienced at the time. I also tried to make a film about fun....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Douglas Smith

Brace yourself for the bone-crunching mayhem ofBrawl in Cell Block 99: EW review

Lets make one thing crystal clear upfront. Vince Vaughns luridly titled and exceedingly violentBrawl in Cell Block 99is not a film for everyone. In fact, its not a movie for most. But I also felt like I needed aSilkwoodshower when I left the theater. Okay, so youve now been duly warned. Hes quiet and still, like an M-80 is before its fuse is lit. We can tell right off the bat that its only a matter of time before hes going to detonate....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Daniel Hunt DDS

Brace yourselves! It's the exclusive trailer for slasher rebootVictor Crowley

The only survivor that was ever found was Parry Shens character Andrew Yong, Green told EW last summer. Now, ten years, later, hes kind of become a little bit of a celebrity. He also co-hosts the weekly movie podcastThe Movie Cryptwith his fellow director Joe Lynch (Everly,Mayhem). Hatchetwas always just meant to be a trilogy, says Green. I was actually quite relieved and happy to be done with it and on to all the other stuff....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Christopher Simon

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio turned downBrokeback Mountain, says Gus Van Sant

That wasnt working out. I asked the usual suspects: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ryan Phillippe. They all said no. Credit: Gregory Pace/REX/Shutterstock; REX/Shutterstock I was not ready. Im not sure why. There was just sort of a hiccup on my part. Everett Collection There was something off with myself, I guess, whatever was going on.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Jason Rodriguez

Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio to star in Quentin Tarantino's new film

For the lead roles in his new film, Quentin Tarantino has turned to two familiar faces. Theyre both struggling to survive in a Hollywood they no longer recognize. Although, one person they do recognize is Ricks next-door neighbor: Sharon Tate. Credit: Gregory Pace/REX/Shutterstock; REX/Shutterstock Im very excited to tell this story of an L.A. and a Hollywood that dont exist anymore. And I couldnt be happier about the dynamic teaming of DiCaprio & Pitt as Rick & Cliff....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Bryan Garner

Bradley Cooper and Jonah Hill lead the pack of actors-turned-directors in Oscars race

The air is crisp, the pumpkin spice is brewing, and the Oscar campaigns are getting underway. This year sees a bumper crop of first-time actors-turned-directors taking on personal, passionate stories. Theres also a natural fusion of skillsets when actors go behind the lens. Credit: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images; Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Hes such an incredible actor,Mulligan told EW. I always knew he would bring all of that truth and integrity to whatever he did …...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Alice Wheeler

Bradley Cooper opens up aboutA Star Is Bornat Tribeca Film Festival

Bradley Cooper is once again singing the praises of Lady Gaga. De Niro first noted Cooper had prepared to shoot the film for some time. So yeah, three years, Cooper confirmed. Credit: Neal Preston/Warner Bros. So I knew that I had to do it. Whether it fails or not, I knew that I had to try. And I wound up absolutely loving it. Neal Preston/Warner Bros. I dont wanna say too much because maybe youll hate the movie, but I love it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Steven Jones

Bradley Cooper to direct and star in Leonard Bernstein biopic

Bradley Cooper has found his next musical story. Cooper, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese are among the producers. Last week,Deadlinereportedthat Jake Gyllenhaal will star inThe American, a separate Bernstein biopic fromTrue Detectivedirector Cary Fukunaga. Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage; Alfred Eisenstaedt/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images Lining upBernsteincomes as Cooper prepares for the Oct. 5 release of his directorial debut,A Star is Born. Deadlinefirst reported the news of Coopers involvement.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Crystal Schmidt

Bran Stark speaks: Isaac Hempstead-Wright discusses thatGame of Thronesending

Not everyone will be happy, the 20-year-old says. Its so difficult to finish a series as popular as this without pissing some people off. I dont think anybody will think its predictable and thats as much as you might hope for. People are going to be angry. Theres going to be a lot of broken hearts. Its bittersweet, exactly as [saga author] George R.R. Its a fitting conclusion to this epic saga....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Matthew Riggs

Brandi Carlile on the 'self-revealing' album that won 3 Grammys

But even the Washington-based singer-songwriter agrees that 2018 was a watershed year. It definitely feels that way to me, she says. When youre listening to it, you know that youre becoming privy to something thats really happened. Kevin Winter/Getty Images you’re free to get really, really specific with self-revealing music, she says. Specificity doesnt really shake people if its true. If its true, then it can become an anthem for anyone....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Tamara Gonzalez

Bravo re-ups Andy Cohen for three more years

Despite those Kathy Griffin claims… Watch what happens when Kathy Griffin tries to take down Bravos biggest star. The cable web connection has just renewed Emmy-winning producer and talk-show host Andy Cohen for three more years. Hes an integral part of the Bravo family. Credit: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Thanks to Bravo for supplying the booze to throw three more years of great parties! Last month, Cohen got into an online feud with Griffin that got as nasty as aReal Housewivesthrowdown....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Michael Davis

Brazen: Celebrate Women's History Month with this gorgeous graphic novel

Check out the exclusive excerpt below, and pre-orderBrazenahead of its March 6 releasehere. Excerpt from Brazen, by Penelope Bagieu Credit: George Baier IV; Macmillan’s Children Publishing Group Macmillan’s Children Publishing Group Macmillan’s Children Publishing Group

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Lori Smith

Breaking Bad: The 10 essential moments from the first episode

Walt hops out and records a goodbye video to his family which is not an admission of guilt! and then stands on a desert road, his gun pointed in the direction of approaching sirens. One question: What the f? Ben Leuner/AMC For the time being, he was the one who buffs. Walt is not really listening, though. In that moment, Walt became fractured from his old life. AMC Awkward high school reunion Imagine running into an old teacher at the worst possible moment?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Paul Khan