The cinematic star children of2001: A Space Odyssey

With this kind of an impact, the legacy of the sci-fi classic is anything but monolithic. The dramatic scenes in Kubricks2001were predominantly soundless, accurate of what space is really like. That comes very much from, if not2001, then the films inspired by2001. Illustration by Martin Ansin for EW A murder scene is accompanied by just breaths. Its a thematic nod to Kubricks exploration of technologys relationship to humans. It sort of evokes Dave alone on the spaceship, Hornbacher said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Jeffrey Jackson

The closer to God, the higher the haul: Why faith-based films are a holy grail of box office wealth

No matter its size or scope, blessed be the fruit of a box office smash. If you were crunching numbers and peeping patterns, however, doubtingImagines earning potential wouldve been downright sinful. The question remains: why the sudden shift? Credit: Everett Collection; Jake Giles Netter/Lionsgate; Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions We dont see them coming because the audience is developing at a grassroots level. Its at the churches, with the influencers, the clergy, and among parishioners....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Stephanie Brown

The Color Purplefinds new meaning on tour: EW review

When a fallen woman screams out dear God from the floor of the stage of the cavernous Pantages Theatre, you wonder whether theres a chance its actually rousing enough that some heavenly being might indeed be listening. Emotion and technique swallow the audience in the trimmed, tight revival ofThe Color Purple,making its way around the country after a rapturous 2015 reception (and two Tony Awards) on Broadway. Unlike the slight dip in excellence that can occasionally plague a national tour, theres likely no better touring company on the road right now than the players who opened director John Doyles production in its Los Angeles leg on May 29....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Misty Ferguson

The complete guide to books on the 2016 election

For the academically inclined:The Elections of 2016by Michael Nelson (ed.) There are plenty of politicians, journalists, and pundits weighing in on what they think happened in 2016. There are few left on her side. Counterpoint; Melville House; St. Martin’s Griffin; Penguin Press ; CQ Press But that’s what might make her an interesting person to tell the story. It’s disturbing, fascinating stuff for anyone interested in this newly powerful fringe....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Annette Dennis

The complete oral history of the firstHarry PotterQuidditch match

THE PREPARATION Mounting one of the most ambitious parts ofHarry Pottertook a lot of work and ingenuity. We had to approach it as if the audience was watching an NFL game for the first time. The rules needed to be absolutely clear. By the time we got through those meetings, we all understood the game. JK Rowling’s own vague descriptions are very informative, very detailed. We took her instructions. ROBERT LEGATO (visual effects supervisor):[Visual effects] was not what it is today....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Russell Thompson

The composer who has scored 2017's most acclaimed movies

You dont have any control of the release, but sometimes it all works out. Ahead, Burwell discusses what went into creating the trio of buzzworthy scores. He was hinting at it as we were promotingCarola few years ago, Burwell says. It took quite a while. Todd and I made three films including the HBO miniseries. But all those things were done on a minimum budget, basically. We went to Abbey Road to record it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Anthony Williams

The constant revisions of T Kira Madden

So those [are] new emotions to consider and reconcile. Was this a way to parse through your relationship with your parents? I relived trauma in my life. Credit: Jac Martinez In the back of half of the book you have a reconstruction of your moms life growing up. The book was cathartic and therapeutic for me to finally bring those things into the room. She said, I think you could lend humanity to it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · David Rose

The Cosby Showreruns pulled from BounceTV after guilty verdict

BounceTV has decided to stop airingThe Cosby Showreruns afterBill Cosby was found guilty in his sexual assault trialThursday morning. After the verdict came down, many of Cosbys accuserswere overcome with emotion. Can you pinch me? Credit: Everett Collection I feel like Im dreaming, accuser Lili Bernard told reporters outside the courthouse on Thursday. I feel like my faith in humanity is restored.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Teresa Edwards

The couple from 'I Need a Woman' video tell us what it's like to be married by Kesha

Imagine your perfect wedding; now imagine it with Kesha officiating. Also, the venue was beautiful. She was so sweet, so down to earth, talked with all of our family and friends. Kesha/Youtube She was very nervous. you’re able to see in the video how shes like, I hope it all goes right. She was very nervous about making sure that our wedding was exactly what we wanted it to be....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Christian Smith II

The craziest things some of our favorite thriller writers have done for love

What havetheydone for love? No book existed obviously." (Youisavailable for purchase.) Netflix In the end, he enjoyed the cake and I learnt to be dispassionate." (My Sister, the Serial Killerisavailable for purchase.) For some reason, I thought this would make him realize that he loved me. Dowling Pugliese; Atria/Emily Bestler Books “(Tell Me Liespublishes in paperbackon Feb. It turns out that he was in port 250 miles away, so my journey had only just begun!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Brandon Hamilton

The Crown: Paul Bettany in talks to play Prince Philip

Paul Bettany might soon feel the weight ofThe Crown. (TheDaily Mails Baz Bamigboyewas first to report the ongoing negotiations between the actor and streamer.) In October,Olivia Colman was pickedto take over for Emmy winner Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth. Credit: Bennett Raglin/WireImage; Dennis Oulds/Central Press/Getty Images) In January, EW confirmed thatHelena Bonham Carter was nearing a dealto portray the queens sister, Princess Margaret. Season 2 debuted on Dec. 8. A premiere date for season 3 has not yet been announced....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Sandra Willis

The Crown: Your ultimate binge guide to seasons 1 and 2

A version of this story appears in the First Look issue ofEntertainment Weekly, on newsstands Friday. God save the Queen! Now that season 2 is streaming, heres your chance to dive into the merry lives of Windsor. Credit: Alex Bailey/Netflix Hyde Park CornerWhen the King dies, Elizabeth and Philip cut their Commonwealth tour short to mourn. (Divine right, indeed.) The Queen is pressured to ask him to step down. Netflix (13)...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Anna Taylor

The Crownfinale recap: 'Mystery Man'

(it’s possible for you to take the boy out of Gordonstoun, etc., etc.) Ward apparently comes highly recommended by the likes of Winston Churchill and Duncan Sandys (what a pair! ), and he quietly manipulates Philip’s neck while speaking in soothing tones about tension and emotional strain. Mark Mainz/Netflix “I enjoy putting people together,” says Ward, and oh brother isthatthe truth. you might read all about ithere.) There’s an investigation with the beautiful Christineturns out she’s also been having relations with a Soviet spy....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Kelly Spears