Whoopi Goldberg wore Gryffindor robes to theHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildBroadway opening

Looks like someones been shopping at Madam Malkins. The two-part playmade its Broadway premiere this weekendafter debuting in London in 2016. Read EWs review ofHarry Potter and the Cursed Childhere. Credit: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Dave Allocca/Starpix/REX/Shutterstock

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Devon Carroll

Whose Joker is creepier: Joaquin Phoenix orThe Office's Creed Bratton? An EW investigation

So the latest EW investigation aims to definitively decide if Creed or Phoenixs Joker is more terrifying. And, luckily, you dont have to go tohttp://www.creedthoughts.gov.www/creedthoughtsto find the answer. She told me that I had a purpose to bring laughter and joy into the world. Warner Bros.; NBC Meanwhile, Creed is a guaranteed laugh. Hes the only character in TV history with a 100% make-you-crack-up rate. But, by the end of the trailer, Phoenixs Joker is almost too put together....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Michelle Larson

Why 'Handmaids & Housewives' was the perfect, horrible double feature for 2018

My wife and I would start texting, excited, around noon: HANDMAIDS & HOUSEWIVES. The far extremes of television entertainment, these two. But there has been something extra-special, horrifically necessary, about Handmaids & Housewives in 2018. Credit: George Kraychyk/Hulu; Bravo The double bill ends Wednesday night with theHandmaidsseason 2 finale. (RHONYruns on, inevitably, toward a long-promised climactic boat trip.) RHONYin season 10 (!) has an ensemble of basically all single ladies, age-ranging 40-to-60something....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Becky Wood

Why a community ofGame of Thronesfans on Reddit started a fundraiser dedicated to Emilia Clarke

Its easy to forget these days that the internet and social media can be a force for good. Certainly, no one needs to tellDavid Benioff and D. B. Weisshow vicious the webs denizens can be. (As of this writing, the petition has more than 1.5 million signatures.) Helen Sloan/HBO All that negativity finally prompted Reddit user elle_ellaria to mobilize the internets forces for a positive cause. Its raised more than 20,000 (more than $25,000) in just two days....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Julie Stein

Why Alex Wolff and Ross Lynch avoided each other while makingMy Friend Dahmer

But according to Wolff, the pair barely spoke at all when not actually on camera. We wanted to feel a disconnect between them. Read on for more from our Q&A with Wolff. FilmRise Releasing ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What can you tell us about your character? ALEX WOLFF: My character is John Backderf, who everybody calls Derf. The film is in some ways observing a friendship going through a really tumultuous year....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Adrian Cain

Why all theGame of Thronesfinal season reunions have felt so special

So far, the final season ofGame of Throneshas involved a lot of reunions. As a result, fans have been waiting a long time to see them together again. She refused, even though his name used to be on her hit list. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO Aryas continuing survival is a reminder that the Hound has done at least one meaningful thing in his life. Why its so meaningful:Do we even need to say it?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Scott Reed

Why America Ferrera wrote a book about being caught between two cultures

(She was an uncredited extra in the direct-to-video filmCasper: A Spirited Beginning.) They put extras in the house across the street, says Ferrera, 34. I sat all day inside the house, waiting to be called on camera, and never was. Credit: Maarten de Boer/NBC via Getty Images Shes also a new mom to 4-month-old Sebastian, her son with director husband Ryan Piers Williams. Now shes adding author to her resume....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · James Reese

Why Anton Chigurh is still an iconic movie villain, 10 years later

Even a decade later, Chigurh remains as terrifying a cinematic persona as evermaybe even more so. Bardem first reached mainstream recognition for his Oscar-nominated performance as Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas inBefore Night Falls. Chigurh, though, is the role that actually got him his Oscar, and it fits. Credit: Richard Foreman Like a vampire, Chigurh regards other human beings as little more than meat. Moments after we meet him, Chigurh chokes a sheriff’s deputy to death with his own handcuffs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Jonathon Mcgee

Why are feminist dystopias so hot right now? An author sheds light

Its fair to say that Christina Dalchers new novelVoxis landing in the midst of a trend. So begins a timely thriller centered on Dr. Jean McClellan, a silenced professional determined to reclaim her voice. Indeed,Voxis among the most prominent to be published so far this year. Credit: Berkley Read on below, and buy your copy ofVoxhere. In a way,Voxis an experiment born from Ray Bradburys advice. Did you find writing about such heavy, relevant material difficult at times?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Jack Valdez

Why Benedict Cumberbatch loves all those snarkyGrinchbillboards

Youre a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But its not just audiences who are getting a kick out ofThe Grinchs marketing campaign. I love them, crows Cumberbatch. Credit: Dave Benett/Getty Images Its great to understand his nature. Its great that he doesnt just exist in a mean vacuum. Its great that he has this wonderful journey and is transformed. John Lamparski/Getty Images He has this lovely ride in the picture, but youve got to enjoy his meanness....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Timothy Bradford

Why Christopher Nolan wants you to see2001: A Space Odysseythe way he did — on the big screen, in 70mm film

A version of this story appears in the new issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon stands Friday, orbuy it here now. “That’s always stayed with me as an inspiration for what movies could do.” CHRISTOPHER NOLAN:2001is one of the most radical movies ever made. Credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Have you found yourself making subtle references or homages to2001within your work? It’s pretty daunting anytime anybody is mentioning your work in the same breath as2001....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Amanda Russell

Why Daniel Dae Kim'sTheGood Doctorrole made him nervous

I know the quality of David Shores writing and I wanted to do it justice, Kim tells EW. Because of that, I felt a little bit more butterflies in my stomach than I expected. That familiarity made things easier for Highmore, too. David Bukach/ABC We last saw Kim as Detective Chin Ho Kellyon CBSHawaii Five-0, which he starred on for sevenseasons. The series went through a development cycle at CBS Studios, but it didnt move past the script stage....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Michael Thomas

Why David Wright will winSurvivor: Edge of Extinction

Im not sure if any player I have ever interviewed has done more preparation heading into a season. (Too bad they didnt have that rule in place for him last time he played.) But thats not all David has going for him. Timothy Kuratek/CBS Its a great interview. You should check it out. (Read through both pages for the entire interview.) Timothy Kuratek/CBS Ive been asking myself that a lot lately....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1596 words · Melissa Johnson