Friday, September 20, 2024

Movies

James Bond “Spectre” Opens Slightly Behind “Skyfall”: The Difference Is Adele

What's the difference between "Spectre" and "Skyfall"? In a word: Adele. "Spectre" opened Friday night with $28 million at the US Boxoffice. When "Skyfall"...

Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt Vanity Film Debuts to Scathing Reviews in Hollywood

And so, here it is. Angelina Jolie's attempt to write and direct a film for herself and husband Brad Pitt finally debuted officially last...

James Bond “Spectre” Gets the Worst Critics Ratings of All New Films This Week

"Spectre" is already a financial hit. But critically, it's not faring too well. With a 61 on Rotten Tomatoes, the new James Bond thriller...

Helen Mirren at “Trumbo” Premiere: “I Wasn’t Big Enough to be Phone Hacked!”

Dame Helen Mirren moves through Jay Roach's "Trumbo" as gossip columnist Hedda Hopper like a viper dancing to cool jazz music. She's completely evil...

Monty Python’s Eric Idle, John Cleese Among Performers Set for Mike Nichols Memorial

Sunday update: About 300 to 400 invited celebrities will pack the lobby of Barry Diller's IAC building on West 18th St. and the West...

Review: James Bond “Spectre” Is A Fitting Follow Up to “Skyfall,” and A Massive Hit

Sam Mendes really directs great live theater. He also has an Oscar for Best Director of "American Beauty." But somehow he's become the go-to...

James Bond: “Spectre” Smashes World Records, Daniel Craig Will Return, Writing’s on the Wall

So no one liked Sam Smith's theme song. But everyone likes Sam Mendes's movie. "James Bond-- Spectre" is an international hit, already breaking records...

Oscar Race Changes: DiCaprio, Blanchett in “Carol” Rise as “Steve Jobs,” “Truth” Collapse

The Oscar race is in motion. And like a city marathon, some runners are dropping out unexpectedly. Both "Steve Jobs" and "Truth" were thought...