The Party's Just Beginningtrailer: Marvel star Karen Gillan gets dark in directorial debut

Shes since edited out all of those cringe-worthy philosophical rantings her twentysomething self penned in early drafts. And thats where Gillan found the bulk of the projects dramatic worth. In this recurring sequence of events, its all just slightly harmful to her. The Orchard It all leads to this recurring image that she cant shake [of seeing her friend dying]. Its all a sequence of self-harm, Gillan said. I definitely wanted to treat the subject matter with respect and sensitivity....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Evan Jones

The Partyis buzzed and full of drama: EW review

A dynamite cast gets boozy during this dinner-from-hell drama from director Sally Potter. Weve all seen movies like Sally PottersThe Partybefore. What sets this iteration apart, though, are the attendees. Credit: Nicola Dove/Roadside Attractions The dinner party in question is a celebration to congratulate Scott Thomas Janet on a recent political promotion. But her husband, Spalls hangdog Bill, looks utterly defeated. Then the guests start arriving one step ahead of the storm clouds....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Christina Brady DDS

The Passagepremiere recap: The apocalypse is well underway

Its always a little troublesome when a show, and especially a series premiere, begins with a voice-over. The pilot forThe Passage, Foxs attempt at aWalking Dead-style post-apocalyptic show, begins in such a way. So many things led to what happened. Credit: Eliza Morse/FOX It was a perfect storm. Thus begins an hour of very cliche, mostly dull drama. They believe this mythical figure could be exactly what the CDC and DOD are looking for....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Karen Huynh

The Perfectioncast, director break down THAT shocking ending

Read ahead at your own risk! Read on for the full conversation. Getting there The Perfectiongets to its big reveal in an unorthodox fashion. Credit for the duo’s chemistry in the final shot extends far beyond the script and Shepard’s direction. Not only does the impassioned, gold-hued image serve as a contrasting callback to the first shot of the film (a stark, cold, blue-toned shot of Charlotte’s deceased mother), but it also represents a culmination of Williams’ and Browning’s dedication to a perfection of their own, as they spent months learning how to play the cello on their own and together....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Maureen Hopkins

The Perfectiontrailer teases the wildest movie of the year

Youredefinitelynot supposed to know. Surrendering to the ride, Williams teases, yields the answers. Anything heavy is handled in a confusing way, because nothing in life happens that tidily. Netflix Williams, careful to guard the films (many) secrets, observes. Its convoluted, confusing, and doesnt make sense until you have some perspective. Im a big fan of Korean director Chan-wook Park and his thriller-horror moviesOldboyandThe Handmaiden. There are so many crazy twists and turns, yet they somehow make sense because theyre character driven....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Tyler Stevens

The podcast novels: Do these two twisty favorites hold up in book form?

Now a pair of the forms most popular series are going even more retro: Theyre becoming novels. (A TV series is alsomoving forwardat USA internet. (As to why? Credit: Harper Perennial; Simon & Schuster Fink rather neatly compresses three podcast seasons into one book. Sadly, Im not so sure what theLimetownnovel finds. UnlikeAlices textual companion, however,Limetowndoesnt convince as stand-alone narrative fiction. (Season 2 premiered in October; Facebook Watch is developing a series starring Jessica Biel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Tamara Fernandez

The Poet Xbreakout author Elizabeth Acevedo previews her next book

Safe to say theyre a potent reminder that this is a writer to watch. Read on below, and pre-order the book ahead of its May 7, 2019 releasehere. In a saucepan, heat coconut milk until it comes to a boil. Credit: HarperCollins Children’s Books Muddle a bunch of lemon verbena leaves and lavender leaves and add to the heated coconut milk. After fifteen minutes, mix the infused coconut milk, salt, sugar, and cornstarch....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Joseph Williams

The pop culture we're thankful for this Thanksgiving

Read on for the entertainment that’s filling our hearts with gratitude this year. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Save us, Fred Rogers! Sanja Bucko/Warner Bros; Ben Rothstein/Twentieth Century Fox; Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. When someone comes out to you, all you should probably say is “I love you.” Marc Snetiker To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’s Peter Kavinsky Woah woah woah. This list is not complete without the sensitive jock who stole the internet’s heart this year....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Dr. Jeffrey Nelson

The Post: Steven Spielberg on why investigative journalists are 'my Indiana Jones'

Ive always believed in the power of the press. As I get older, my Indiana Jones becomes investigative journalists. He laughs at his reference to his own work. Niko Tavernise They become my real heroes. (Her father had bypassed her for the title.) She had always minimized herself… and our story is about how this amazing woman found her voice. Ill never forget that experience ever. And it was a great experience....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Matthew Ford

The Postreviews hail Steven Spielberg's timely Oscar contender

But is it Best Picture worthy? Others agree, pointing to how characters deliver exposition purely for the benefit of the audience. Read more reviews below. Credit: Niko Tavernise She elevatesThe Postfrom being a First Amendment story to a feminist one, too. Spielberg makes these crucial days in American history easy to follow. Thats a small quibble with an urgent and impeccably acted film. But its also the difference between a very good movie and a great one....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Maria Ellis

The Predatoris part comedy, part action flick, and all disappointing: EW review

Arnold Schwarzeneggers originalPredatorfrom 1987 is pretty much as good as red-meat Reagan-era action movies would ever get. In fact, its right up there with the holy trinity ofThe Terminator,RoboCop, andDie Hard. And the director of the latest Predator sequel, Shane Black, knows that as well as anyone. Credit: Kimberley French/Fox After all, he was in it. So its safe to assume that the Predator franchise holds a special place for him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Andrew Parks

The Predatorreturns to Earth with so-so $24 million opening

The Predatoris eliminating its box office competition, though not without taking some blows. In doing so, it will dethrone last weeks No. Overseas,The Predatorwill add about $30.7 million this weekend. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in ‘A Simple Favor’.Peter Iovino/Lionsgate That brings the films domestic total to about $85 million after 10 days in theaters. The film stars Richie Merritt, Matthew McConaughey, and Bel Powley; Yann Demange directed. Its opening is in line with projections....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · David King

The Prodigydirector had to re-edit horror film because of a test audience's screaming

Ill say this, says the filmmaker with a laugh. Four years ago, I was sent a script for this movie, says McCarthy. But then the script just went to this place that I couldnt believe. ORION PICTURES See the teaser trailer forThe Prodigyabove and exclusive first look images from the film, below. ORION PICTURES ORION PICTURES

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Erik Alexander