"Saturday Night" is playing in theaters everywhere now, showcasing the chaotic chronicle of the 90 minutes preceding the first episode of the late night sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live" (or at least the show that would eventually have that title). Jason Reitman directed the film, and he also co-wrote the script with producer Gil Kenan (director of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire"), both bringing a long-time love for "SNL" with them. In fact, Reitman was able to live the rare dream of writing at "SNL" for a week. Meanwhile, Kenan's love for "SNL" began in the '90s with the likes of "SNL" legends like Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, and Chris Farley, but it carries through to this day.
Being a die-hard "SNL" fan myself, I was thrilled to speak with both Reitman and Kenan about piecing together the early history of "Saturday Night Live" into this electric film. It's funny,...
Being a die-hard "SNL" fan myself, I was thrilled to speak with both Reitman and Kenan about piecing together the early history of "Saturday Night Live" into this electric film. It's funny,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
In 2008, director Jason Reitman lived his “SNL” dream.
He was fresh off the success of “Juno,” which earned Reitman a Best Director Oscar nomination and the film a Best Picture nomination. His agent reached out to Lorne Michaels and relayed Reitman’s wish — to do a guest writing stint on “Saturday Night Live.” And, incredibly, it happened.
“It was like getting to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers for one night,” Reitman told TheWrap. He and “SNL” writer Simon Rich stayed up until four in the morning on a Tuesday night working on ideas. On Wednesday, they took their three sketch ideas to the table read. “And then later that afternoon I got to be there for the moment when they come out of Lorne’s office and pinned a piece of paper to the wall,” Reitman said. That’s when he found out that one of his sketches...
He was fresh off the success of “Juno,” which earned Reitman a Best Director Oscar nomination and the film a Best Picture nomination. His agent reached out to Lorne Michaels and relayed Reitman’s wish — to do a guest writing stint on “Saturday Night Live.” And, incredibly, it happened.
“It was like getting to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers for one night,” Reitman told TheWrap. He and “SNL” writer Simon Rich stayed up until four in the morning on a Tuesday night working on ideas. On Wednesday, they took their three sketch ideas to the table read. “And then later that afternoon I got to be there for the moment when they come out of Lorne’s office and pinned a piece of paper to the wall,” Reitman said. That’s when he found out that one of his sketches...
- 10/11/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Since the academy expanded the Best Picture category at the Oscars in 2010, Best Original Screenplay has gone to writers of a wide-range of genres: dramas; comedies (“Midnight in Paris”); biopics; true-life stories (“Spotlight”); memoirs (“Belfast”); period pictures (“Django Unchained”); war movies (“The Hurt Locker”); sci-fi (“Her”), thrillers horror (“Get Out”) and fantasies (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) . (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Original Screenplay.)
Of this year’s top 10 contenders for Best Original Screenplay, nine were written, at least in part, by the directors. The exception is “Challengers,” which Justin Kuritzkes wrote for director Luca Guadagnino. He also adapted the William S. Burroughs novel “Queer” for this busy helmer and he could well contend over in Best Adapted Screenplay for that.
“Challengers” is, at its heart, a romance. Love, albeit short-lived, is also the subject of the frontrunner in this race, Sean Baker‘s “Anora.
Of this year’s top 10 contenders for Best Original Screenplay, nine were written, at least in part, by the directors. The exception is “Challengers,” which Justin Kuritzkes wrote for director Luca Guadagnino. He also adapted the William S. Burroughs novel “Queer” for this busy helmer and he could well contend over in Best Adapted Screenplay for that.
“Challengers” is, at its heart, a romance. Love, albeit short-lived, is also the subject of the frontrunner in this race, Sean Baker‘s “Anora.
- 10/8/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Sherwood Schwartz's 1964 sitcom "Gilligan's Island" was a pop-cultural powerhouse, attracting a mass audience larger than any of the CBS executives expected. While many critics and audience members criticized the show for being silly, unrealistic, and simplistic, it nonetheless lasted for three hit seasons, and was put into eternal syndication, staying alive in reruns for decades. What's more, the series warranted numerous TV movie sequels and spinoffs, including a 1981 TV movie wherein Gilligan (Bob Denver) and the other castaways met the Harlem Globetrotters -- called, helpfully, "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" -- and an animated series wherein the castaways became stranded on a distant planet (!). Yes, "Gilligan's Planet" is a thing.
The spinoffs retained all the original cast members, with the exception of Tina Louise, whose character, Ginger, was played by various other actors. Curiously, the Globetrotters movie was the last time an original "Gilligan's Island" project graced the screen.
The spinoffs retained all the original cast members, with the exception of Tina Louise, whose character, Ginger, was played by various other actors. Curiously, the Globetrotters movie was the last time an original "Gilligan's Island" project graced the screen.
- 10/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Sabrina Carpenter studied and earned a master’s degree at the pop star school of Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. The singer’s navigation of her breakout moment this year has put those lessons to good use. It shows in the autonomy present across her equally heartbroken and horny album Short n’ Sweet, but also in her handling of the criticism that has come with her unabashed embrace of her sexuality. Aguilera and Spears weathered similar storms, though that hasn’t spared her from receiving the same backlash.
“I definitely get that as well,...
“I definitely get that as well,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Selena Gomez and her friends enjoyed a night out at Sabrina Carpenter‘s Short n Sweet Tour at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night (September 29) in New York City.
The 32-year-old entertainer was joined by her Emilia Perez co-star Edgar Ramirez and Connor Franklin, among others.
Keep reading to find out more…
In a video posted to Connar‘s TikTok, Selena could be seen dancing to “Espresso,” which is the final song of the concert, and at one point Edgar joins behind her, and he even snaps his own photos or video.
Selena also shared a video of herself dancing along to “Juno” earlier in the night, tagging boyfriend Benny Blanco in the caption.
“can’t keep my hands to myself,” Benny commented, referencing Selena‘s 2015 song “Hands to Myself.”
If you missed it, during the concert Sabrina addressed the NYC mayor Eric Adams‘ indictment.
Check out the videos of...
The 32-year-old entertainer was joined by her Emilia Perez co-star Edgar Ramirez and Connor Franklin, among others.
Keep reading to find out more…
In a video posted to Connar‘s TikTok, Selena could be seen dancing to “Espresso,” which is the final song of the concert, and at one point Edgar joins behind her, and he even snaps his own photos or video.
Selena also shared a video of herself dancing along to “Juno” earlier in the night, tagging boyfriend Benny Blanco in the caption.
“can’t keep my hands to myself,” Benny commented, referencing Selena‘s 2015 song “Hands to Myself.”
If you missed it, during the concert Sabrina addressed the NYC mayor Eric Adams‘ indictment.
Check out the videos of...
- 9/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The iconic movie studio Searchlight Pictures is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1994 under the name Fox Searchlight Pictures, they dropped "Fox" after Disney bought 21st Century Fox The cinema chain Picturehouse in the UK is celebrating "30 Years of Searchlight Pictures" with a screening series of 11 films. Below is their lovely trailer. "An independent film powerhouse formed in 1994 as Fox Searchlight Pictures, to tell the story of Searchlight is to tell the story of the last thirty years of indie film itself: follow the company's decades-spanning thread, weaving award winners and cult classics together, and find a slate of modern masterpieces dear to the hearts of both the most devoted cinephile and the casual movie-goer." Some of my fave Searchlight films: Sunshine, 500 Days of Summer, Napoleon Dynamite, Black Swan, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Juno, The Menu, Super Troopers, Thank You for Smoking, The Tree of Life,...
- 9/25/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In a career that began with the lauded satire Thank You For Smoking and has drawn four Oscar noms for films that include Juno and Up in the Air, Jason Reitman managed the neat trick by creating his own niche, and coming out from under the considerable shadow cast by his iconic director dad Ivan Reitman, and all his blockbuster comic hits. Jason grew comfortable enough to relaunch the franchise hatched by dad with his biggest hit Ghostbusters. Reitman has taken on his biggest challenge as a filmmaker, moving into non-fiction terrain with Saturday Night. Pic covers the 90 frantic minutes before the launch of an iconic TV show that turns 50 next year, Saturday Night mixes facts you never knew about that historic night with a propulsive narrative driven by the challenges that faced creator Lorne Michaels. Judging by the early fest reviews, Reitman has made an exceptional chronicle of that...
- 9/25/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Sabrina Carpenter has officially kicked off the Short n Sweet Tour and you can check out the set list from opening night right here!
The 25-year-old singer played the first show of her sold-out arena tour on Monday night (September 23) at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Sabrina began the show with her current single “Taste” as the opening number and she of course ended the show with “Espresso” as the closing song.
At one point during the show, Sabrina played spin-the-bottle on stage with her dancers to select a surprise cover song. For opening night, she performed Abba‘s “Mamma Mia,” but you can expect a different song at each show!
Head inside to check out the set list…
Keep scrolling to check out the full set list…
**This set list is representative of night one on the tour and might not be completely accurate for every show.
1. Taste...
The 25-year-old singer played the first show of her sold-out arena tour on Monday night (September 23) at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Sabrina began the show with her current single “Taste” as the opening number and she of course ended the show with “Espresso” as the closing song.
At one point during the show, Sabrina played spin-the-bottle on stage with her dancers to select a surprise cover song. For opening night, she performed Abba‘s “Mamma Mia,” but you can expect a different song at each show!
Head inside to check out the set list…
Keep scrolling to check out the full set list…
**This set list is representative of night one on the tour and might not be completely accurate for every show.
1. Taste...
- 9/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
One of the standout memories from my last semester of college was hearing the strong word-of-mouth around the breakout from that year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Whiplash.” I can remember the excitement around a new, potentially generational filmmaker bursting onto the scene, as well as an intense, young actor starting to make his mark in films like “Rabbit Hole,” “The Spectacular Now,” and now this. Moreover, having just binged the HBO prison drama “Oz,” I was thrilled by the possibility of one its ensemble cast members, J.K. Simmons, taking on a role that required him to lean on his more sociopathic abilities.
The first time I saw the film, winner of both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize, it was followed by a Q&a with Simmons in which he spoke on the animalistic nature of his character, jazz instructor Terence Fletcher, and how, despite Damien Chazelle’s youthful appearance,...
The first time I saw the film, winner of both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize, it was followed by a Q&a with Simmons in which he spoke on the animalistic nature of his character, jazz instructor Terence Fletcher, and how, despite Damien Chazelle’s youthful appearance,...
- 9/20/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
[Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for “Jennifer’s Body.”]
Hell may be a teenage girl, but the occult taking over high school halls is nothing new. The 2009 film “Jennifer’s Body,” though, ushered in a new era of “female rage” being shown onscreen. And what better age to capture coming into power than being a teen?
Academy Award-winning “Juno” scribe Diablo Cody wrote the now-iconic feature, with Karyn Kusama (“Yellowjackets”) directing. The appropriately titled “Jennifer’s Body” hinges on how high school queen bee Jennifer (Megan Fox) wields her newfound sex appeal. Sure, she may look like a grown woman on the outside, but does teen Jennifer really know how to navigate adult situations? Not quite.
So when Jennifer sets her sights on seducing the lead singer (Adam Brody) of a band touring through town, it doesn’t totally go to plan. Turns out that the aforementioned rockers want to sacrifice a virgin, and Jennifer lies about having no sexual history whatsoever.
Hell may be a teenage girl, but the occult taking over high school halls is nothing new. The 2009 film “Jennifer’s Body,” though, ushered in a new era of “female rage” being shown onscreen. And what better age to capture coming into power than being a teen?
Academy Award-winning “Juno” scribe Diablo Cody wrote the now-iconic feature, with Karyn Kusama (“Yellowjackets”) directing. The appropriately titled “Jennifer’s Body” hinges on how high school queen bee Jennifer (Megan Fox) wields her newfound sex appeal. Sure, she may look like a grown woman on the outside, but does teen Jennifer really know how to navigate adult situations? Not quite.
So when Jennifer sets her sights on seducing the lead singer (Adam Brody) of a band touring through town, it doesn’t totally go to plan. Turns out that the aforementioned rockers want to sacrifice a virgin, and Jennifer lies about having no sexual history whatsoever.
- 9/18/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer took home the most awards at last night’s Emmys in the limited or anthology series category, including best show, best actor for creator and writer Richard Gadd, best supporting actress for his co-star Jessica Gunning and best writing in the genre. Those who missed last night’s ceremony — which included heartfelt speeches by Gadd and Gunning — can stream the 76th annual Emmy Awards on demand on Hulu.
Watch the 2024 Emmys on Hulu
Now that the 2024 Emmys are over, TV lovers can binge all the Emmy winners and nominees in the limited series category, which are available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Max and other platforms. (Perhaps much more doable than catching up on seasons upon seasons of this year’s award-winning comedies and dramas.)
Related: How to Stream the 2024 Emmy-Winning Comedy Series Online
To be eligible for the 2024 Emmys, television programming had to air between...
Watch the 2024 Emmys on Hulu
Now that the 2024 Emmys are over, TV lovers can binge all the Emmy winners and nominees in the limited series category, which are available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Max and other platforms. (Perhaps much more doable than catching up on seasons upon seasons of this year’s award-winning comedies and dramas.)
Related: How to Stream the 2024 Emmy-Winning Comedy Series Online
To be eligible for the 2024 Emmys, television programming had to air between...
- 9/16/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman and his longtime collaborator cinematographer Eric Steelberg will receive the third annual Variety Creative Collaborators award at Virginia’s Middleburg Film Festival in October.
The award will honor their collaborations on films such as “Juno,” “Up in the Air,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and the upcoming release “Saturday Night.”
Middleburg Film Festival executive director Susan Koch said, “We are thrilled to once again partner with Variety on presenting the Creative Collaborators Award. This year’s recipients, Jason and Eric, couldn’t be more deserving. ‘Saturday Night’ is a fantastic film and beautifully showcases their remarkable decades-long partnership, which has produced so many memorable films.” Koch added, “We can’t wait to welcome Jason back to Middleburg and are delighted Eric will be joining him to share with our filmgoers a behind-the-scenes look at their collaborative process. “
“Saturday Night” editor Shane Reid, left, editor Nathan Orloff and cinematographer...
The award will honor their collaborations on films such as “Juno,” “Up in the Air,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and the upcoming release “Saturday Night.”
Middleburg Film Festival executive director Susan Koch said, “We are thrilled to once again partner with Variety on presenting the Creative Collaborators Award. This year’s recipients, Jason and Eric, couldn’t be more deserving. ‘Saturday Night’ is a fantastic film and beautifully showcases their remarkable decades-long partnership, which has produced so many memorable films.” Koch added, “We can’t wait to welcome Jason back to Middleburg and are delighted Eric will be joining him to share with our filmgoers a behind-the-scenes look at their collaborative process. “
“Saturday Night” editor Shane Reid, left, editor Nathan Orloff and cinematographer...
- 9/13/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Toronto film festival: Jason Reitman’s 70s-set comedy detailing the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live is a dull and self-indulgent mess
The current sorry state of Saturday Night Live, a weekly comedy show so consistently, maddeningly absent of laughs that it now borders on avant garde performance art, has led many of us to look back instead. A wealth of YouTube clips swiftly reminds us how things used to be different, when A-game writing and performing would combine to make it feel like we really were watching something on the cutting edge of the medium, following through on an original mission statement written back in the mid-70s.
Jason Reitman, a writer-director whose thirst for nostalgia has trapped him in the thankless Ghostbusters universe for the last five years, understands this desire more than most, a lifelong SNL superfan who spent a week writing on the show back in...
The current sorry state of Saturday Night Live, a weekly comedy show so consistently, maddeningly absent of laughs that it now borders on avant garde performance art, has led many of us to look back instead. A wealth of YouTube clips swiftly reminds us how things used to be different, when A-game writing and performing would combine to make it feel like we really were watching something on the cutting edge of the medium, following through on an original mission statement written back in the mid-70s.
Jason Reitman, a writer-director whose thirst for nostalgia has trapped him in the thankless Ghostbusters universe for the last five years, understands this desire more than most, a lifelong SNL superfan who spent a week writing on the show back in...
- 9/12/2024
- by Benjamin Lee in Toronto
- The Guardian - Film News
In 2008, with two lauded features already under his belt (“Thank You for Smoking” and “Juno”), Jason Reitman took a break from one of his professional dreams (be a filmmaker) to fulfill another (be a writer on “Saturday Night Live”). For one week, the writer/director joined the crew of the venerated live sketch comedy show (it was the Ashton Kutcher-hosted episode), an experience he likens to joining the Los Angeles Lakers for a game.
Like most comedy wonks, Reitman had grown up revering “Saturday Night Live,” an affection he channels for his latest, “Saturday Night,” which he also wrote with Gil Kenan. Set on October 11, 1975, the film follows the wild, rag-tag original cast and crew as they attempt to launch the very first episode of the NBC series.
Nothing, of course, goes to plan. How could it? It’s 90 minutes of live comedy. For 109 of its own nonstop minutes,...
Like most comedy wonks, Reitman had grown up revering “Saturday Night Live,” an affection he channels for his latest, “Saturday Night,” which he also wrote with Gil Kenan. Set on October 11, 1975, the film follows the wild, rag-tag original cast and crew as they attempt to launch the very first episode of the NBC series.
Nothing, of course, goes to plan. How could it? It’s 90 minutes of live comedy. For 109 of its own nonstop minutes,...
- 9/11/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
In 2021, "Up in the Air" and "Juno" director Jason Reitman dug into the legacy of his filmmaking father Ivan Reitman with "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," a revival of the sci-fi comedy franchise with a refreshing yet overly nostalgic lens. Now, he's reaching back to the rise of a pillar of American comedy by way of one of the "Ghostbusters" creators and the troupe of comedians and innovators who made showbiz history back in 1975.
"Saturday Night" moves like a bullet train as it chronicles the incredibly intense, mystifyingly disorganized, and utterly chaotic 90 minutes that led up to the premiere of the first episode of the NBC sketch comedy series that was eventually given the moniker of "Saturday Night Live" (you can find out why it didn't have that title from the get-go over here). Spearheaded by showrunner Lorne Michaels (played by "The Fabelmans" star Gabriel Labelle), the project was a counterculture sketch comedy...
"Saturday Night" moves like a bullet train as it chronicles the incredibly intense, mystifyingly disorganized, and utterly chaotic 90 minutes that led up to the premiere of the first episode of the NBC sketch comedy series that was eventually given the moniker of "Saturday Night Live" (you can find out why it didn't have that title from the get-go over here). Spearheaded by showrunner Lorne Michaels (played by "The Fabelmans" star Gabriel Labelle), the project was a counterculture sketch comedy...
- 9/10/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
J.K. Simmons revealed in an oral history of “Whiplash” to mark the film’s 10th anniversary that he assumed the film’s director, Damien Chazelle, was a Black man after he first read the script about the toxic relationship between an aspiring jazz drummer (Miles Teller) and his abusive instructor. Simmons played the latter character and won the Oscar for best supporting actor.
“I see a genius script by somebody who clearly understands jazz, the quintessential American musical art form — and a largely African American art form,” Simmons told Vanity Fair. “The guy’s name is Damien Chazelle. I’m picturing Antoine Fuqua. I’m going into this meeting thinking it’s going to be some tall, elegant-looking Black guy with a beret.”
“We go to meet at this restaurant, and of course he’s there a few minutes early because he’s a young guy,” he continued. “I get there right on time,...
“I see a genius script by somebody who clearly understands jazz, the quintessential American musical art form — and a largely African American art form,” Simmons told Vanity Fair. “The guy’s name is Damien Chazelle. I’m picturing Antoine Fuqua. I’m going into this meeting thinking it’s going to be some tall, elegant-looking Black guy with a beret.”
“We go to meet at this restaurant, and of course he’s there a few minutes early because he’s a young guy,” he continued. “I get there right on time,...
- 9/10/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Lamorne Morris went against the better wishes of “Saturday Night” director Jason Reitman when meeting with original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Garrett Morris, whom he plays in the upcoming movie about the origins of the famed sketch comedy show.
You see, Reitman wasn’t keen on the film’s sprawling ensemble — Gabriel Labelle plays Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott plays writer Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith plays Chevy Chase, Ella Hunt plays Gilda Radner and Dylan O’Brien plays Dan Aykroyd — interacting with their on-screen counterparts prior to production. “Saturday Night,” which premieres on Tuesday at the Toronto Film Festival, takes place entirely on the night of the first “SNL” episode.
“Garrett was going through similar things that I find myself going through in my career, so it was easy to relate to that ‘fish out of water’ feeling,” he said. “So, I wanted to make sure that that’s actually what Garrett was feeling.
You see, Reitman wasn’t keen on the film’s sprawling ensemble — Gabriel Labelle plays Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott plays writer Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith plays Chevy Chase, Ella Hunt plays Gilda Radner and Dylan O’Brien plays Dan Aykroyd — interacting with their on-screen counterparts prior to production. “Saturday Night,” which premieres on Tuesday at the Toronto Film Festival, takes place entirely on the night of the first “SNL” episode.
“Garrett was going through similar things that I find myself going through in my career, so it was easy to relate to that ‘fish out of water’ feeling,” he said. “So, I wanted to make sure that that’s actually what Garrett was feeling.
- 9/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
As “Saturday Night Live” approaches its 50th season, it reminds pop culture at large of the incredible impact the show has had on the entertainment industry. A film bringing the show’s origin story to the big screen seems to be a fitting tribute to its outstanding legacy, and fans of the show have high expectations. Jason Reitman, the film’s director, has a fair share of dramedies under his belt with “Juno,” “Tully,” and, most recently “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” which he co-wrote with Gil Kenan.
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- 9/9/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Saturday Night director Jason Reitman, who in his latest movie chronicles the lead-up to the first Saturday Night Live show in 1975, had a unique training ground.
In 2008, Reitman served as a guest writer on an SNL show and delivered one sketch to air, and all on a tense yet freestyling TV set led by the series creator Lorne Michaels. “Right after Juno, my agent reached out to Lorne and said, look, he has two dreams – to make movies and write for SNL,” Reitman recalled on Sunday during a press breakfast at the Toronto Film Festival.
Reitman and Gil Kenan penned the screenplay for Saturday Night based on their interviews with living cast, writers and crew about the debut of the show that is heading into its 50th season. But there’s nothing like having worked on SNL itself to gain big insights.
Michaels brought Reitman on for a week long gig,...
In 2008, Reitman served as a guest writer on an SNL show and delivered one sketch to air, and all on a tense yet freestyling TV set led by the series creator Lorne Michaels. “Right after Juno, my agent reached out to Lorne and said, look, he has two dreams – to make movies and write for SNL,” Reitman recalled on Sunday during a press breakfast at the Toronto Film Festival.
Reitman and Gil Kenan penned the screenplay for Saturday Night based on their interviews with living cast, writers and crew about the debut of the show that is heading into its 50th season. But there’s nothing like having worked on SNL itself to gain big insights.
Michaels brought Reitman on for a week long gig,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whiplash was a miracle film made in 20 days by a ragtag team of an up-and-coming actor and a new director with a $3 million budget. After it premiered, Whiplash walked away with 5 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay for Damien Chazelle, and won 3, including Best Supporting Actor for J.K. Simmons.
Whiplash (2014) [Credit: Sony Pictures]
However, it is not the awards and the statistics that make Whiplash such an enduring work of postmodern art. The dialogue, performance, delivery, and intensity contained within each frame of that film qualify it as one of the best movies of all time.
Even more surprisingly, it was the experience and maturity with which the then 28-year-old director carried himself that helped solidify Whiplash as a once-in-a-lifetime movie.
J.K. Simmons Left Damien Chazelle Speechless
Released in 2014, Damien Chazelle‘s second feature-length film based on jazz, and the toxic dynamic between an ambitious artist and his abusive teacher,...
Whiplash (2014) [Credit: Sony Pictures]
However, it is not the awards and the statistics that make Whiplash such an enduring work of postmodern art. The dialogue, performance, delivery, and intensity contained within each frame of that film qualify it as one of the best movies of all time.
Even more surprisingly, it was the experience and maturity with which the then 28-year-old director carried himself that helped solidify Whiplash as a once-in-a-lifetime movie.
J.K. Simmons Left Damien Chazelle Speechless
Released in 2014, Damien Chazelle‘s second feature-length film based on jazz, and the toxic dynamic between an ambitious artist and his abusive teacher,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Sony and Columbia Pictures are expanding their release rollout for Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night.”
The film, which was previously scheduled to solely release wide on Oct. 11, 2024, is now getting a three-step platform release. It will first land exclusively in L.A., N.Y. and Toronto on Sept. 27, followed by a limited release on Oct. 4 and a wide release on Oct. 11.
Set in 1975, the film depicts the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of NBC’s long-running sketch show, “Saturday Night Live.” It boasts a large ensemble cast, including “The Fablemans” breakout Gabriel Labelle as Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris and Nicholas Braun in dual roles as Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson.
“Saturday Night” premiered to a packed house at the Telluride Film Festival on Sept.
The film, which was previously scheduled to solely release wide on Oct. 11, 2024, is now getting a three-step platform release. It will first land exclusively in L.A., N.Y. and Toronto on Sept. 27, followed by a limited release on Oct. 4 and a wide release on Oct. 11.
Set in 1975, the film depicts the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of NBC’s long-running sketch show, “Saturday Night Live.” It boasts a large ensemble cast, including “The Fablemans” breakout Gabriel Labelle as Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris and Nicholas Braun in dual roles as Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson.
“Saturday Night” premiered to a packed house at the Telluride Film Festival on Sept.
- 9/7/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating the biggest moment of her music career so far!
The 25-year-old singer just earned her very first number one album with the debut of her sixth studio album, Short n Sweet.
Sabrina topped the Billboard 200 chart for the past week, besting Travis Scott with less than one-thousand units, according to Billboard. Her album moved 362,000 equivalent album units this week while Travis sold 361,000 equivalent units of his 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo, which was officially released for the first time.
“can’t express my gratitude. My first #1 album!!!! thank you for listening to short n’ sweet. thank you for believing in me all these years! couldn’t do any of this without you...
The 25-year-old singer just earned her very first number one album with the debut of her sixth studio album, Short n Sweet.
Sabrina topped the Billboard 200 chart for the past week, besting Travis Scott with less than one-thousand units, according to Billboard. Her album moved 362,000 equivalent album units this week while Travis sold 361,000 equivalent units of his 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo, which was officially released for the first time.
“can’t express my gratitude. My first #1 album!!!! thank you for listening to short n’ sweet. thank you for believing in me all these years! couldn’t do any of this without you...
- 9/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Short n’ Sweet, the new studio album by former Disney Channel star Sabrina Carpenter, has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with all 12 of its songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
Carpenter’s sixth studio album had sales of 362,000 in the United States, according to the tracking service Luminate, the third-best opening week of the year behind Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Short n’ Sweet marks Carpenter’s first time topping the chart, edging out rapper Travis Scott’s re-released Days Before Rodeo, which marked sales of 361,000.
The opening week (Aug. 23-29) also saw three of the Carpenter album’s tracks landing in the singles chart’s top five, a feat achieved previously by only two women (Swift and Ariana Grande) and just seven previous artists overall. The other are The Beatles, 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Drake and 21 Savage.
Also noteworthy: With three of the album’s songs — “Taste,” “Please...
Carpenter’s sixth studio album had sales of 362,000 in the United States, according to the tracking service Luminate, the third-best opening week of the year behind Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Short n’ Sweet marks Carpenter’s first time topping the chart, edging out rapper Travis Scott’s re-released Days Before Rodeo, which marked sales of 361,000.
The opening week (Aug. 23-29) also saw three of the Carpenter album’s tracks landing in the singles chart’s top five, a feat achieved previously by only two women (Swift and Ariana Grande) and just seven previous artists overall. The other are The Beatles, 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Drake and 21 Savage.
Also noteworthy: With three of the album’s songs — “Taste,” “Please...
- 9/3/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
In keeping with annual tradition, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor (awards) Scott Feinberg and senior editor (film) Rebecca Keegan huddled at the end of this year’s Telluride Film Festival to discuss their Labor Day weekend in the Rockies. (Please note: THR will now be posting a written back-and-forth of this sort every month under the banner of ‘The Awards Pundits,’ with Feinberg, Keegan, deputy awards editor Beatrice Verhoeven and senior awards editor Steven Zeitchik all participating.)
Feinberg Not to sound like Saturday Night Live’s Stefon, but the 2024 edition of Telluride seemingly had everything — or, at least, everyone. There was fake Donald Trump (The Apprentice’s Sebastian Stan) and real Jack Smith (flanked by three Secret Service agents, the special counsel investigating Trump was here to support wife Katy Chevigny’s film The Easy Kind); a guy who made a movie about SNL (Saturday Night’s director Jason Reitman...
Feinberg Not to sound like Saturday Night Live’s Stefon, but the 2024 edition of Telluride seemingly had everything — or, at least, everyone. There was fake Donald Trump (The Apprentice’s Sebastian Stan) and real Jack Smith (flanked by three Secret Service agents, the special counsel investigating Trump was here to support wife Katy Chevigny’s film The Easy Kind); a guy who made a movie about SNL (Saturday Night’s director Jason Reitman...
- 9/3/2024
- by Scott Feinberg and Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When a studio world premieres a movie at Telluride to tee off its chances during awards season, they have to make sure they’ve got the goods, and Sony certainly did coming away from its launch of Jason Reitman’s all-star Saturday Night about the 90-minute agita experienced by SNL producer Lorne Michaels before the show’s first broadcast in the fall of 1975.
Reitman is a true auteur in the sense of the word, a filmmaker who has done it his way. Saturday Night for one is shot in 16Mm, cinema verité style with shots careening through network hallways and backstage curtains. While Reitman is esteemed for such Oscar winners as Juno (which also doubled as a $143.3M grossing movie) and Up in the Air which notched six Oscar noms, he’s also had his fair share of niche misfires,...
Reitman is a true auteur in the sense of the word, a filmmaker who has done it his way. Saturday Night for one is shot in 16Mm, cinema verité style with shots careening through network hallways and backstage curtains. While Reitman is esteemed for such Oscar winners as Juno (which also doubled as a $143.3M grossing movie) and Up in the Air which notched six Oscar noms, he’s also had his fair share of niche misfires,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Live from Telluride, Sony Pictures’ biographical dramedy “Saturday Night” has officially entered the Oscar race thanks to its superb ensemble, sizzling script and expert craftsmanship. The film drew significant attention at the festival, where nearly 300 people were turned away, and the first attendees arrived as early as 2:30 p.m. for the 7:15 p.m. screening. Jason Reitman’s crowd-pleasing romp is now positioned as a strong contender across several Oscar categories, including best picture.
Directed by Reitman, who introduced the film along with former “SNL” cast member Bill Murray, it’s set in 1975 and chronicles the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of NBC’s long-running sketch show, “Saturday Night Live.”
With a cast of more than 20 actors who deliver outstanding performances in their respective roles, “Saturday Night” is in the running for one of the five slots for the best-cast ensemble at the SAG Awards. If nominated, it...
Directed by Reitman, who introduced the film along with former “SNL” cast member Bill Murray, it’s set in 1975 and chronicles the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of NBC’s long-running sketch show, “Saturday Night Live.”
With a cast of more than 20 actors who deliver outstanding performances in their respective roles, “Saturday Night” is in the running for one of the five slots for the best-cast ensemble at the SAG Awards. If nominated, it...
- 9/1/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It used to be called a “high concept” movie, back in the days when Saturday Night Live was the hottest thing on television. Make a movie about the origins of that late-night comedy show, but not over a period of weeks or months — just in the 90 minutes before the first episode went on the air in October of 1975. We follow the stresses of the show’s creators and watch the stars practice their sketches while the musicians rehearse and the NBC executives fret. Director Jason Reitman has directed a number of memorable comic films (Thank You For Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air), and we are intrigued to see how he and co-writer Gil Kenan will bring the concept to life.
We go into the movie with high expectations, but only some of them are realized. The cast works hard and brings off some antic moments, but too many of the riffs fall flat.
We go into the movie with high expectations, but only some of them are realized. The cast works hard and brings off some antic moments, but too many of the riffs fall flat.
- 9/1/2024
- by Stephen Farber
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new documentary about the early days of “Saturday Night Live” received rave reviews at its world premiere screening. Directed by Jason Reitman, “Saturday Night” offers an inside look at the tense moments before the first episode aired in 1975. The film had its debut at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado over the weekend.
Reitman, known for directing movies like “Juno” and “Up in the Air,” introduced the documentary himself. In his opening remarks, he set the stage for what would become one of the festival’s most exciting screenings. Adding more star power, comedy legend Bill Murray also appeared unexpectedly. Murray, a cast member in the show’s second season, joined Reitman to address the crowd before the film started.
Jason Reitman introduces the world premiere of ‘Saturday Night’ at the #TellurideFilmFestival, a movie that hilariously celebrates the first broadcast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 11, 1975 pic.twitter.com...
Reitman, known for directing movies like “Juno” and “Up in the Air,” introduced the documentary himself. In his opening remarks, he set the stage for what would become one of the festival’s most exciting screenings. Adding more star power, comedy legend Bill Murray also appeared unexpectedly. Murray, a cast member in the show’s second season, joined Reitman to address the crowd before the film started.
Jason Reitman introduces the world premiere of ‘Saturday Night’ at the #TellurideFilmFestival, a movie that hilariously celebrates the first broadcast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 11, 1975 pic.twitter.com...
- 9/1/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Jason Bateman is a brilliant actor who has built an impressive career that has spanned over four decades. He started as a child actor and gradually moved towards critically acclaimed roles in Arrested Development and Ozark.
Jason Bateman in Ozark [Credit: Netflix]
His journey has been remarkable and even inspirational for many, but behind the scenes, he’s faced many challenges. Bateman’s story about how he landed one of his most significant roles was filled with moments of vulnerability, but he managed to make the best out of whatever opportunity he could have.
Jason Bateman’s Struggle with Fatherhood: “I’m Not Proud of This” Jason Bateman in Arrested Development [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]
Parenting is often described as one of the most fulfilling experiences that an individual could have. However, it comes with its struggles, often unannounced. Jason Bateman has two daughters with his wife, Amanda Anka, and he...
Jason Bateman in Ozark [Credit: Netflix]
His journey has been remarkable and even inspirational for many, but behind the scenes, he’s faced many challenges. Bateman’s story about how he landed one of his most significant roles was filled with moments of vulnerability, but he managed to make the best out of whatever opportunity he could have.
Jason Bateman’s Struggle with Fatherhood: “I’m Not Proud of This” Jason Bateman in Arrested Development [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]
Parenting is often described as one of the most fulfilling experiences that an individual could have. However, it comes with its struggles, often unannounced. Jason Bateman has two daughters with his wife, Amanda Anka, and he...
- 8/30/2024
- by Sonika Kamble
- FandomWire
The Jennifer’s Body episode of Revisited was Written and Narrated by Vannah Taylor, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Tyler Nichols and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
I love campy teen fodder as much as the next horror fan, but sometimes the film we buy a ticket to see is not exactly what we were given in the trailer…A testosterone-fueled movie about underground fighting might actually be a dark satire that deconstructs masculinity, like Fight Club. Quirky romantic comedies end up being soul-crushing melancholic dramas like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. And sometimes you have to find out the hard way that “reimagined classic” is marketing speak for, “this is a musical.” But one misunderstood gem forever stands out to me for being a powerful film ahead of its time. A commentary on female friendship, revenge, and the commodification of women’s bodies was hidden...
I love campy teen fodder as much as the next horror fan, but sometimes the film we buy a ticket to see is not exactly what we were given in the trailer…A testosterone-fueled movie about underground fighting might actually be a dark satire that deconstructs masculinity, like Fight Club. Quirky romantic comedies end up being soul-crushing melancholic dramas like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. And sometimes you have to find out the hard way that “reimagined classic” is marketing speak for, “this is a musical.” But one misunderstood gem forever stands out to me for being a powerful film ahead of its time. A commentary on female friendship, revenge, and the commodification of women’s bodies was hidden...
- 8/27/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“I’m stupid, but I’m clever,” Sabrina Carpenter sings on “Lie to Girls,” a track from Short n’ Sweet. The line is a turnkey for the character the singer plays across the album’s 12 tracks: a girl next door pursued by clueless hunks, the kind you might write off as “basic” before you discover that she has something unexpected to say. “Lie to Girls” offers sneakily incisive commentary on how guys puffing themselves up is futile because, if women are really interested in them, they’ll happily make excuses for their shortcomings.
On “Good Graces,” Carpenter presents herself as someone who’s prone to shift from adoration to hatred. This emotional mercuriality is reflected in the album’s music as it segues between a wide swath of genres and styles across its 36-minute runtime, never lingering on one for too long. “Lie to Girls” and “Slim Pickins” lean into...
On “Good Graces,” Carpenter presents herself as someone who’s prone to shift from adoration to hatred. This emotional mercuriality is reflected in the album’s music as it segues between a wide swath of genres and styles across its 36-minute runtime, never lingering on one for too long. “Lie to Girls” and “Slim Pickins” lean into...
- 8/25/2024
- by Charles Lyons-Burt
- Slant Magazine
After Sabrina Carpenter’s summer takeover with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” the anticipation for Short n’ Sweet was at an all-time high. On her sixth album, the pop singer keeps the surprises coming as she delivers a masterclass in clever songwriting and hops between R&b and folk-pop with ease. Carpenter writes about the frustration of modern-day romance, all the while cementing herself as a pop classic. Here’s everything we gathered from the new project.
Please Please Please Don’t Underestimate Her Humor
Carpenter gave us a glimpse...
Please Please Please Don’t Underestimate Her Humor
Carpenter gave us a glimpse...
- 8/23/2024
- by Maya Georgi, Angie Martoccio and Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
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“I reckon it’s.. officially short n’ sweet month...
“I reckon it’s.. officially short n’ sweet month...
- 8/23/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Sabrina Carpenter shared a teaser of her upcoming music video “Taste,” which features Jenna Ortega.
The “Please Please Please” singer took to social media to share a 16-second teaser of her new music video, which will be released on Friday.
In the preview, Carpenter is seen grabbing a knife from a bed full of weapons. Carpenter then enters a home with a knife in hand and goes upstairs, where she sees Ortega in the shower with a man. Carpenter opens the shower curtain and charges at Ortega as fear takes over her eyes.
“Taste” is the third single of Carpenter’s sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which is scheduled to release on August 23.
Taste! Coming this Friday...
The “Please Please Please” singer took to social media to share a 16-second teaser of her new music video, which will be released on Friday.
In the preview, Carpenter is seen grabbing a knife from a bed full of weapons. Carpenter then enters a home with a knife in hand and goes upstairs, where she sees Ortega in the shower with a man. Carpenter opens the shower curtain and charges at Ortega as fear takes over her eyes.
“Taste” is the third single of Carpenter’s sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which is scheduled to release on August 23.
Taste! Coming this Friday...
- 8/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
As a space survival sci-fi series, Syfy’s The Ark juggles a number of topics ranging from interstellar travel, the future of humankind’s existence, planetary colonization, cloning, the corporate ratrace, and even a murder mystery, and at the same time handles a multitude of character arcs that are distinctively unique. Despite having a seemingly complex premise at hand, The Ark manages to keep it really simple, as the series maintains its focus on the overarching theme of survival by unifying all the differing plot threads into a single, main objective. Even with a plethora of similar narratives being abundant on streaming services nowadays, The Ark manages to stay afloat by its sincere willingness to present familiar yet innovative ideas and explore themes of psychological struggle pertaining to the quest for survival.
The first season of The Ark sets things off by focusing on the journey of the survivors boarding...
The first season of The Ark sets things off by focusing on the journey of the survivors boarding...
- 8/18/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Netflix is back with a new star-studded action movie — this time led by Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry — with “The Union.” Wahlberg stars as Mike, a Jersey construction worker who finds his average life turned upside down when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Berry) shows up and he gets tangled up in a continent-skipping international intelligence adventure.
But Berry and Wahlberg aren’t the only familiar faces in the Netflix romp. Here’s a handy guide to “The Union” cast and the characters they play.
Halle Berry in “The Union” (Laura Radford/Netflix)
Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry stars as The Union operative Roxanne Hall, an ass-kicking, world-traveling adventurer who never misses her shot. Berry is best known for her superhero roles, playing Storm in the “X-Men” films and Catwoman in “Catwoman,” as well as her Best Actress-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball.” Her well-known titles also include “John Wick 3,...
But Berry and Wahlberg aren’t the only familiar faces in the Netflix romp. Here’s a handy guide to “The Union” cast and the characters they play.
Halle Berry in “The Union” (Laura Radford/Netflix)
Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry stars as The Union operative Roxanne Hall, an ass-kicking, world-traveling adventurer who never misses her shot. Berry is best known for her superhero roles, playing Storm in the “X-Men” films and Catwoman in “Catwoman,” as well as her Best Actress-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball.” Her well-known titles also include “John Wick 3,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Page stars in new film Close to You as a trans man navigating his relationship with his family. He and director Dominic Savage explain how it all came together
The last time Elliot Page appeared in a film, it was literally a car crash. Page, who was nominated for an Oscar at the age of 20 for the teen-pregnancy comedy Juno, was starring in a remake of the Julia Roberts thriller Flatliners, playing one of a group of medical students who engineer near-death experiences to get a peek at the afterlife. His co-stars included James Norton, Diego Luna and Kiersey Clemons, but during a hazardous driving scene it was only Page and Clemons who were not given seatbelts. Stunt coordinators told them: “You’ll be fine.”
Instead, they were traumatised. In his 2023 memoir Pageboy, the Canadian actor describes the shoot as “a shitshow”. It wasn’t merely the cavalier regard for his safety.
The last time Elliot Page appeared in a film, it was literally a car crash. Page, who was nominated for an Oscar at the age of 20 for the teen-pregnancy comedy Juno, was starring in a remake of the Julia Roberts thriller Flatliners, playing one of a group of medical students who engineer near-death experiences to get a peek at the afterlife. His co-stars included James Norton, Diego Luna and Kiersey Clemons, but during a hazardous driving scene it was only Page and Clemons who were not given seatbelts. Stunt coordinators told them: “You’ll be fine.”
Instead, they were traumatised. In his 2023 memoir Pageboy, the Canadian actor describes the shoot as “a shitshow”. It wasn’t merely the cavalier regard for his safety.
- 8/16/2024
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
On Friday, August 16, CBS Mornings welcomes actors Elliot Page and Hillary Baack to the show. They will discuss their roles in the film Close to You, directed by Dominic Savage. Page, an Oscar-nominee for Juno and star of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, leads the independent drama as Sam, a trans man who has an […]
CBS Mornings: Elliot Page, Hillary Baack...
CBS Mornings: Elliot Page, Hillary Baack...
- 8/14/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
While we wait for the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" to begin, complete with Maya Rudolph returning as Vice President Kamala Harris, another era of the late night sketch comedy series will soon be getting the spotlight too. Jason Reitman, director of "Juno" and "Up in the Air," is digging back into the annals of comedy history with his latest cinematic effort, "Saturday Night." The film will chronicle the relatively short window of time leading up to the October 1975 premiere of "Saturday Night Live," though the series wouldn't debut with that full title, premiering only as "Saturday Night."
"Saturday Night," described as a "comedy-thriller" by Reitman himself, promises to dig into all the behind-the-scenes chaos and drama that led to the breakthrough live comedy experiment that would become a late night staple and spawn some of the biggest names in comedy, starting with the Not Ready for Primetime Players like Dan Aykroyd,...
"Saturday Night," described as a "comedy-thriller" by Reitman himself, promises to dig into all the behind-the-scenes chaos and drama that led to the breakthrough live comedy experiment that would become a late night staple and spawn some of the biggest names in comedy, starting with the Not Ready for Primetime Players like Dan Aykroyd,...
- 8/7/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
More than a year ago, it was announced that Oscar-winning Juno writer Diablo Cody was set to produce a film based on Violet Karim’s webcomic Death of a Pop Star. Just three months ago, we heard that Cody would be writing the screenplay for a remake of the iconic 1980 comedy 9 to 5. Now, we have updates on both of those projects, as Entertainment Weekly reported that, during an appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con, Cody revealed that she has already finished writing the script for the 9 to 5 remake, but the Death of a Pop Star adaptation is still in the development phase.
Directed by Colin Higgins, who also wrote the screenplay with Patricia Resnick, the original 9 to 5 was an office satire about three female secretaries who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves. The trio, one...
Directed by Colin Higgins, who also wrote the screenplay with Patricia Resnick, the original 9 to 5 was an office satire about three female secretaries who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves. The trio, one...
- 8/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Julia Garner is still set to play the Queen of Pop, with Madonna herself directing the film of her life. More here.
It’s been a year and a half since we learned that Universal’s planned Madonna had been scrapped. The original plan saw Juno writer Diablo Cody pen a script that would be directed by Madonna herself. Although the music legend has directed in her time, this was still a pretty unconventional arrangement.
One aspect of the production that looked very promising was the appointment of Julia Garner in the lead role. Garner was chosen by Madonna herself, reportedly picked out of a song and dance bootcamp and anointed by the Queen of Pop.
Who’s That Girl was of course the title of the 1987 song (and accompanying film) that helped push Madonna’s fame levels into the stratosphere during that era. It looks like it might also be...
It’s been a year and a half since we learned that Universal’s planned Madonna had been scrapped. The original plan saw Juno writer Diablo Cody pen a script that would be directed by Madonna herself. Although the music legend has directed in her time, this was still a pretty unconventional arrangement.
One aspect of the production that looked very promising was the appointment of Julia Garner in the lead role. Garner was chosen by Madonna herself, reportedly picked out of a song and dance bootcamp and anointed by the Queen of Pop.
Who’s That Girl was of course the title of the 1987 song (and accompanying film) that helped push Madonna’s fame levels into the stratosphere during that era. It looks like it might also be...
- 7/17/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
On Wednesday, 17 July 2024, Late Night with Seth Meyers welcomes Michael Cera, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and James Bay to the show. Michael Cera is a Canadian actor known for his roles in Juno (2007), Superbad (2007), and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). He voices the character Barry in the animated series Sausage Party: Foodtopia, […]
Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Cera, Daisy Edgar-Jones, James Bay...
Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Cera, Daisy Edgar-Jones, James Bay...
- 7/16/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Andrew Garfield is, once again, returning to the big screens. Though this time, it’s in a romantic comedy. Starring alongside the Academy Award nominee Florence Pugh’s Almut, he will be seen playing Tobias in his upcoming film titled ‘We Live in Time’. However, fans are not ready yet to see the actor once again donning such a role of a hopeless romantic.
Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
The reason behind fans’ hesitation in accepting this new (but not so new) role of Garfield is pretty simple: They just haven’t gotten over the fact that his version of Peter Parker previously lost his Gwen Stacy in a gut-wrenching death scene in Tasm 2 that had everyone bawling their eyes out. This is why they just can’t bear to see him lose his love again in his upcoming movie.
Andrew Garfield is Once Again...
Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
The reason behind fans’ hesitation in accepting this new (but not so new) role of Garfield is pretty simple: They just haven’t gotten over the fact that his version of Peter Parker previously lost his Gwen Stacy in a gut-wrenching death scene in Tasm 2 that had everyone bawling their eyes out. This is why they just can’t bear to see him lose his love again in his upcoming movie.
Andrew Garfield is Once Again...
- 7/11/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Elliot Page is heading back home amid tense family dynamics in the trailer for the drama feature Close to You.
Greenwich Entertainment releases writer-director Dominic Savage’s movie in theaters Aug. 16 following its premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Page stars as Sam, a trans man who returns home for a family reunion and reconnects with an old friend.
“I’m going home for my dad’s birthday,” Page says in the trailer. “I haven’t gone back in close to four years.” Later, Page laments, “I know I’m nothing but a disappointment to them.”
At one point in the footage, Sam’s mom (played by Wendy Crewson) admits, “I just still think of you as my little girl.”
Savage wrote and directed the film, with Page credited for his work on the story. Savage, Page, Daniel Bekerman, Krishnendu Majumdar, Richard Yee and Chris Yurkovich serve as producers.
Greenwich Entertainment releases writer-director Dominic Savage’s movie in theaters Aug. 16 following its premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Page stars as Sam, a trans man who returns home for a family reunion and reconnects with an old friend.
“I’m going home for my dad’s birthday,” Page says in the trailer. “I haven’t gone back in close to four years.” Later, Page laments, “I know I’m nothing but a disappointment to them.”
At one point in the footage, Sam’s mom (played by Wendy Crewson) admits, “I just still think of you as my little girl.”
Savage wrote and directed the film, with Page credited for his work on the story. Savage, Page, Daniel Bekerman, Krishnendu Majumdar, Richard Yee and Chris Yurkovich serve as producers.
- 7/11/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The summer of Sabrina Carpenter keeps getting sweeter. With her forthcoming studio album Short n’ Sweet scheduled to arrive on Aug. 23, the pop phenom has unveiled the complete track list for the record. Carpenter covers her bases across the 12-track project, checking off sugar, spice, and everything nice.
Short n’ Sweet opens with a song titled “Taste,” followed up with her chart-topping single “Please Please Please.” Carpenter’s other summer hit, “Espresso,” appears further down on the list, right after “Good Graces,” “Sharpest Tool,” “Coincidence,” and “Bed Chem.”
The second...
Short n’ Sweet opens with a song titled “Taste,” followed up with her chart-topping single “Please Please Please.” Carpenter’s other summer hit, “Espresso,” appears further down on the list, right after “Good Graces,” “Sharpest Tool,” “Coincidence,” and “Bed Chem.”
The second...
- 7/9/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
If there is any agreement among Emmy pundits this awards season, it’s the fact that perhaps the most competitive collection of categories surrounds the limited series genre, where an embarrassment of riches promises a dogfight among an abundant list of worthy nominees in Best Limited Series and the four limited/made-for-tv movie acting lineups. During a limited-focused slugfest debate in advance of the Emmy nominations announcement on July 17, Gold Derby senior editors Denton Davidson, Marcus James Dixon and Daniel Montgomery and news and features editor Ray Richmond were all in agreement that Gold Derby pacesetter “Baby Reindeer” is a worthy frontrunner that’s likely to ultimately take the top limited prize (assuming it is in fact nominated). But they were all over the map on how the rest of that category shaped up as well as how the performer slots were poised to shake out. While there are a...
- 7/8/2024
- by Ray Richmond, Denton Davidson, Marcus James Dixon and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
New features by Sophie Linnenbaum and Bruce Labruce were among nine German and Canadian projects pitched during the CineCoPro Conference at this week’s Munich International Film Festival.
Britta Strampe and Laura Klippel of Berlin-based Bandenfilm presented Linnenbaum’s The Nose which will be the director’s first film shot in English and with an international cast. It is a satire about an activist who rips off a president’s nose and holds it hostage in an attempt to achieve world peace, thereby plunging the world into chaos. It has already received script funding from the German Federal Film Board...
Britta Strampe and Laura Klippel of Berlin-based Bandenfilm presented Linnenbaum’s The Nose which will be the director’s first film shot in English and with an international cast. It is a satire about an activist who rips off a president’s nose and holds it hostage in an attempt to achieve world peace, thereby plunging the world into chaos. It has already received script funding from the German Federal Film Board...
- 7/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Undoubtedly, Emma Stone is now one of the most demanded actresses in the industry, and we bet you have seen more than one of her films. These include Birdman (2014), La La Land (2016), The Favourite (2018) and, of course, last year’s banger Poor Things.
Few people know that Spider Man’s Gwen Stacy started her career as a comedy performer with small appearances in Superbad (2007) and Zombieland (2009). In 2010 the actress finally took the lead role in a must-see comedy that has just landed on Netflix.
Its plot revolves around Stone’s Olive, a high schooler who decides to spill the tea to her best friend by pretending she has lost her virginity. However, their conversation gets overheard by the school’s main busybody, and Olive becomes the target of slut-shaming.
The girl doesn’t want to surrender to the bullies at all, therefore, she tries to direct her newly-acquired notoriety in...
Few people know that Spider Man’s Gwen Stacy started her career as a comedy performer with small appearances in Superbad (2007) and Zombieland (2009). In 2010 the actress finally took the lead role in a must-see comedy that has just landed on Netflix.
Its plot revolves around Stone’s Olive, a high schooler who decides to spill the tea to her best friend by pretending she has lost her virginity. However, their conversation gets overheard by the school’s main busybody, and Olive becomes the target of slut-shaming.
The girl doesn’t want to surrender to the bullies at all, therefore, she tries to direct her newly-acquired notoriety in...
- 7/2/2024
- by [email protected] (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The first official trailer for The Union has dropped online, offering a first look at an upcoming spy action comedy-thriller starring 2x Academy Award-nominee Mark Wahlberg and Academy Award-winner Halle Berry (X-Men: Days of Future Past; John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum; Monster's Ball) in the lead roles as a pair of high school sweethearts that reconnect decades later when the world is at threat.
As per the synopsis, "Mike (Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way."
In addition to Wahlberg and Berry, the supporting cast features Mike Colter,...
As per the synopsis, "Mike (Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way."
In addition to Wahlberg and Berry, the supporting cast features Mike Colter,...
- 6/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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