Spider-Man 2 villain Doctor Octopus was played by Alfred Molina, who made his debut as Satipo in Harrison Ford’s Raiders of the Lost Ark. Since then, Molina has built a solid portfolio in Hollywood with projects like Boogie Nights, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code. However, his father was not happy that he turned down the high-paying manager position to pursue his dream of acting. Molina was moved to tears as he shared that he hoped his father had lived longer to see his success in the industry.
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Alfred Molina teared up after sharing a very personal story
Molina returned to his Spider-Man villain role in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home. He began his career on Broadway as an actor, even earning the Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Newcomer. He has also received Tony award nominations for his Broadway roles.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Alfred Molina teared up after sharing a very personal story
Molina returned to his Spider-Man villain role in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home. He began his career on Broadway as an actor, even earning the Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Newcomer. He has also received Tony award nominations for his Broadway roles.
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- 5/2/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy still remains one of the most iconic comic book movie trilogies of all time, since it introduced a plethora of villains long before MCU was a thing. One of those villains was Molina’s Doc Ock.
Molina portrayed the character’s arc flawlessly, transitioning from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and ultimately becoming a genuine hero. Molina excelled in both emotional and action-packed scenes, adding depth to the character of Doc Ock and making him one of Spider-Man’s most compelling movie villains.
Now in his recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina revealed that he was surprised he was asked to reprise his role. He was a bit worried however due to his advanced age, but Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me.
Molina portrayed the character’s arc flawlessly, transitioning from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and ultimately becoming a genuine hero. Molina excelled in both emotional and action-packed scenes, adding depth to the character of Doc Ock and making him one of Spider-Man’s most compelling movie villains.
Now in his recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina revealed that he was surprised he was asked to reprise his role. He was a bit worried however due to his advanced age, but Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me.
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy remains one of the most iconic comic book movie trilogies, introducing numerous villains before the MCU era. Among them was Molina’s portrayal of Doc Ock.
Molina’s seamless portrayal captured the character’s evolution from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and eventual hero. Excelling in both emotional and action-packed scenes, Molina added depth to Doc Ock, solidifying him as one of Spider-Man’s most captivating movie villains.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina disclosed his surprise at being approached to reprise his role. Despite some concerns about his age, Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me. When they asked me, I said, ‘You realize I’m quite a bit older? I’ve got crow’s feet, I’ve got a wattle,...
Molina’s seamless portrayal captured the character’s evolution from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and eventual hero. Excelling in both emotional and action-packed scenes, Molina added depth to Doc Ock, solidifying him as one of Spider-Man’s most captivating movie villains.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina disclosed his surprise at being approached to reprise his role. Despite some concerns about his age, Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me. When they asked me, I said, ‘You realize I’m quite a bit older? I’ve got crow’s feet, I’ve got a wattle,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
There are any number of actors who could have taken on the role of Dr. Otto Octavius in 2004's Spider-Man 2, but Sam Raimi made a somewhat unlikely choice with Alfred Molina. However, it would prove to absolutely be the right one.
The actor made Doctor Octopus his own and, even two decades later, his Doc Ock is still considered one of the best comic book supervillains to ever grace the screen.
In a recent interview, Molina reflected on his career and admitted he was surprised to be considered seeing as he was best known at the time for his roles in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark and Frida.
"It was a big surprise to me, because it's not the kind of movie that I imagined myself to be qualified for. You always think of these big action films as [casting] physical types, and I've definitely never been that.
The actor made Doctor Octopus his own and, even two decades later, his Doc Ock is still considered one of the best comic book supervillains to ever grace the screen.
In a recent interview, Molina reflected on his career and admitted he was surprised to be considered seeing as he was best known at the time for his roles in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark and Frida.
"It was a big surprise to me, because it's not the kind of movie that I imagined myself to be qualified for. You always think of these big action films as [casting] physical types, and I've definitely never been that.
- 5/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Alfred Molina Reflects on His Doc Ock Return in Spider-Man: No Way Home - Main Image
Alfred Molina recently opened up about reprising his iconic role of Doc Ock in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The veteran actor first played the fan-favorite villain in Spider-Man 2 where he faced off against Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man. He reprised the role again in the MCU film alongside the other villain actors in past Spider-Man franchise.
A lot of fans were delighted when Molina returned to the role after almost two decades and they believe that the actor still delivered an impressive performance just like his first appearance.
Also Read: Jacob Batalon Addresses Potential Return as Ned Leeds in Spider-Man 4
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Alfred Molina Discusses His Return as Doc Ock
In a recent interview, Molina opened up about his return as Doc Ock in Spider-Man: No Way Home and explained why...
Alfred Molina recently opened up about reprising his iconic role of Doc Ock in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The veteran actor first played the fan-favorite villain in Spider-Man 2 where he faced off against Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man. He reprised the role again in the MCU film alongside the other villain actors in past Spider-Man franchise.
A lot of fans were delighted when Molina returned to the role after almost two decades and they believe that the actor still delivered an impressive performance just like his first appearance.
Also Read: Jacob Batalon Addresses Potential Return as Ned Leeds in Spider-Man 4
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Alfred Molina Discusses His Return as Doc Ock
In a recent interview, Molina opened up about his return as Doc Ock in Spider-Man: No Way Home and explained why...
- 4/30/2024
- EpicStream
Not to be confused with the 2002 narrative film by director Julie Taymor, starring Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera of the same name, the new documentary Frida is an honest and lovingly constructed film that brings to the forefront the far-reaching influence of Kahlo and her work, further solidifying her status as an artist of singular importance.
The film is narrated by Fernanda Echevarría, performing as Frida Kahlo reading from her diary, letters, essays, and various printed interviews. This approach, when presented alongside the vivid animations of Kahlo’s work breathes an extraordinary amount of life into an already extraordinary life. The story unfolds as both a raw and methodical journey throughout Kahlo’s life that never strays from the central through line of her search for beauty through art.
Carla Gutierrez makes an impressive directorial debut with Frida after amassing an astonishingly impressive resume of credits as an editor.
The film is narrated by Fernanda Echevarría, performing as Frida Kahlo reading from her diary, letters, essays, and various printed interviews. This approach, when presented alongside the vivid animations of Kahlo’s work breathes an extraordinary amount of life into an already extraordinary life. The story unfolds as both a raw and methodical journey throughout Kahlo’s life that never strays from the central through line of her search for beauty through art.
Carla Gutierrez makes an impressive directorial debut with Frida after amassing an astonishingly impressive resume of credits as an editor.
- 3/16/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Well, it’s over. Now that the 2024 film awards season is in the rearview mirror, the onslaught of prestige titles hitting digital platforms will come to a temporary halt. Thankfully, this week still brings a pretty decent crop of new releases.
The contender to watch this week: “Drive-Away Dolls“
Ethan Coen‘s second movie without Joel — his first was the documentary “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind,” which is streaming exclusively on Prime Video — has posted modest box-office returns, but the breezy road comedy seems destined for cult-favorite status. Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan play friends who get caught up in a band of maladroit criminals during a road trip down South. Co-written with Tricia Cooke, who edited “The Big Lebowski” and other Coen-brother movies, “Drive-Away Dolls” also features Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon, and newly minted Oscar nominee Colman Domingo. It’s available to rent or purchase on VOD.
The contender to watch this week: “Drive-Away Dolls“
Ethan Coen‘s second movie without Joel — his first was the documentary “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind,” which is streaming exclusively on Prime Video — has posted modest box-office returns, but the breezy road comedy seems destined for cult-favorite status. Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan play friends who get caught up in a band of maladroit criminals during a road trip down South. Co-written with Tricia Cooke, who edited “The Big Lebowski” and other Coen-brother movies, “Drive-Away Dolls” also features Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon, and newly minted Oscar nominee Colman Domingo. It’s available to rent or purchase on VOD.
- 3/16/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Few artists leave a legacy that becomes championed by an entire country. Yet Frida Kahlo stood out as an icon, even while her career unfolded. The iconic Mexican painter and artist built incredible pieces that addressed the pain and suffering of her life. She also pushed back against cultural norms around womanhood, motherhood, and being a partner in a relationship. Amazon’s new documentary, titled Frida, allows the audience to explore her life through her journals.
Frida Plot
Directed by Carla Gutierrez, Frida pulls from Cahlo’s diaries and those of her social circles throughout her life. As she rises to prominence as an artist, she becomes intertwined with Diego Rivera. The two collaborate and use each other as a sounding board, even when they are unfaithful to one another. They built up the Mexican art scene, and over time, Frida became known worldwide for her bold, honest artwork.
The...
Frida Plot
Directed by Carla Gutierrez, Frida pulls from Cahlo’s diaries and those of her social circles throughout her life. As she rises to prominence as an artist, she becomes intertwined with Diego Rivera. The two collaborate and use each other as a sounding board, even when they are unfaithful to one another. They built up the Mexican art scene, and over time, Frida became known worldwide for her bold, honest artwork.
The...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
One of Frida Kahlo’s paintings featured in the documentary Frida. © 2024 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. Av. 5 de Mayo No. 20, col. Centro, alc. Cuauhtémoc, c.p. 06000, Mexico City. Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
Frida Kahlo remains endlessly intriguing, in part because the Mexican artist’s colorful paintings remain striking, mysterious and even slightly disturbing and partly because of her bold, dramatic, sometimes tragic life. The artist has been the subject of several films, both narrative and documentary, and Kahlo has been played beautifully by actresses Salma Hayek and Ofelia Medina among others. But in director/writer Carla Gutierrez’s new biographical documentary Frida, Frida Kahlo plays herself.
Gutierrez’s Frida brings fresh insights into Frida Kahlo’s life and work, by putting that life into her own words for the first time, words exclusively drawn from her letters, interviews and her illustrated diary. We also hear...
Frida Kahlo remains endlessly intriguing, in part because the Mexican artist’s colorful paintings remain striking, mysterious and even slightly disturbing and partly because of her bold, dramatic, sometimes tragic life. The artist has been the subject of several films, both narrative and documentary, and Kahlo has been played beautifully by actresses Salma Hayek and Ofelia Medina among others. But in director/writer Carla Gutierrez’s new biographical documentary Frida, Frida Kahlo plays herself.
Gutierrez’s Frida brings fresh insights into Frida Kahlo’s life and work, by putting that life into her own words for the first time, words exclusively drawn from her letters, interviews and her illustrated diary. We also hear...
- 3/15/2024
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
At the world premiere of Frida during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, audiences couldn’t stop talking about director Carla Gutierrez’s choice to animate Frida Kahlo’s paintings throughout the documentary about the artist — and not always in a good way.
“We knew that it was a bold decision,” Gutierrez told IndieWire of the conversation that sprang up around the film. “Obviously, when you’re putting out a film and you’re getting the first reactions, you take them really intensely, and it’s just like, ‘Oh, Ok.’ But we had so many conversations about what we meant and what we wanted to do with animation, that a lot of the things that people brought up or questioned were actually questions that we posed ourselves through the process.”
Though controversial — IndieWire’s Christian Zilko wrote, “Rather than show [Kahlo’s] actual paintings, the film relies on animated versions of them...
“We knew that it was a bold decision,” Gutierrez told IndieWire of the conversation that sprang up around the film. “Obviously, when you’re putting out a film and you’re getting the first reactions, you take them really intensely, and it’s just like, ‘Oh, Ok.’ But we had so many conversations about what we meant and what we wanted to do with animation, that a lot of the things that people brought up or questioned were actually questions that we posed ourselves through the process.”
Though controversial — IndieWire’s Christian Zilko wrote, “Rather than show [Kahlo’s] actual paintings, the film relies on animated versions of them...
- 3/14/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Director Carla Gutierrez tells the story of Frida Kahlo's life and art in the Prime Video documentary, Frida. The editor and filmmaker captures the Mexican artist's spirit through her own words and self-portraits. The beautifully crafted documentary uses 2D cutout animation using Frida's artwork. The filmmaker takes us behind the making of the colorful documentary, premiering on Prime Video on March 14. ...
- 3/13/2024
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
A new documentary about the groundbreaking artist uses her journals to illustrate a fearless voice who lived a unique life
The life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is a story that has been told many, many times. Since she began to be rediscovered in the 1980s, there have been hundreds of books written about her, as well as several feature films telling her story from various angles. And then there are the art exhibitions – dozens since 2020 alone.
Kahlo’s story has been so well-documented and so thoroughly disseminated that one wonders if it is even possible still to find a new angle on the artist. This is the sizable task that the longtime film editor and first-time director Carla Gutiérrez sets for herself in her new movie on the artist, simply titled Frida.
The life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is a story that has been told many, many times. Since she began to be rediscovered in the 1980s, there have been hundreds of books written about her, as well as several feature films telling her story from various angles. And then there are the art exhibitions – dozens since 2020 alone.
Kahlo’s story has been so well-documented and so thoroughly disseminated that one wonders if it is even possible still to find a new angle on the artist. This is the sizable task that the longtime film editor and first-time director Carla Gutiérrez sets for herself in her new movie on the artist, simply titled Frida.
- 3/11/2024
- by Veronica Esposito
- The Guardian - Film News
Streaming exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, March 14th is Amazon MGM Studios documentary Frida.
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
The feature film directorial debut of acclaimed editor Carla Gutiérrez (Rbg, La Corona), Frida posits a striking context as to why the artist – and her art — remains as powerful as ever.
The St. Louis advance screening is Wednesday, March 13th, 7pm at the Hi-Pointe Theatre.
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Enter at the link: https://amazonscreenings.com/WAMGfrida
Photo by Lucienne Bloch, Courtesy Old Stage Studios
Covering more than 40 years of her life, the filmmakers received unrestricted access to research materials, much...
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
The feature film directorial debut of acclaimed editor Carla Gutiérrez (Rbg, La Corona), Frida posits a striking context as to why the artist – and her art — remains as powerful as ever.
The St. Louis advance screening is Wednesday, March 13th, 7pm at the Hi-Pointe Theatre.
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Enter at the link: https://amazonscreenings.com/WAMGfrida
Photo by Lucienne Bloch, Courtesy Old Stage Studios
Covering more than 40 years of her life, the filmmakers received unrestricted access to research materials, much...
- 3/9/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lionsgate horror Imaginary opens in 516 UK-Ireland cinemas this weekend, as the first challenger to Dune: Part Two’s box office supremacy.
Directed by Jeff Wadlow who wrote the screenplay with Greg Erb and Jason Oremland, Imaginary stars DeWanda Wise as a woman who returns to her childhood home, to discover that the imaginary friend she left behind is real and unhappy at his abandonment.
It is the eighth feature from US filmmaker Wadlow, who has worked predominantly in the genre space with titles including 2018’s Truth Or Dare and 2020’s pandemic-afflicted Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island (£392,999; £763,958). His highest-grossing title is 2013’s Kick-Ass 2,...
Directed by Jeff Wadlow who wrote the screenplay with Greg Erb and Jason Oremland, Imaginary stars DeWanda Wise as a woman who returns to her childhood home, to discover that the imaginary friend she left behind is real and unhappy at his abandonment.
It is the eighth feature from US filmmaker Wadlow, who has worked predominantly in the genre space with titles including 2018’s Truth Or Dare and 2020’s pandemic-afflicted Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island (£392,999; £763,958). His highest-grossing title is 2013’s Kick-Ass 2,...
- 3/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
"Many lives would not be enough to paint everything I want." Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for the documentary film Frida, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival a few months back. Not to be confused with the narrative feature also called Frida (from 2002 which won Best Original Score & Best Make-Up Oscars), this is the comprehensive documentary version of her story. Frida is a raw, magical journey into the life of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, told through her own words from diaries, letters, essays, interviews. Vividly brought to life with lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork. An intensive journey spanning two years, director Carla Gutiérrez and her formidable team of artisans, most of whom are women and proudly Latine, crafted a singular cinematic experience that could be no ordinary art history lesson. A living portrait emboldened by the magical realism befitting Kahlo's remarkable life emerges. Yet,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Frida Kahlo’s art is taking on a new form, thanks to the documentary “Frida.” Editor Carla Gutiérrez (“Rbg”) makes her feature directorial debut with documentary “Frida” about the life and legacy of acclaimed painter Kahlo.
Gutiérrez uses Kahlo’s own words, coupled with animated versions of her artwork, to bring Kahlo’s pieces to life onscreen. The film uses Kahlo’s illustrated diary, letters, essays, and print interviews to craft a new story around Kahlo’s personal life and love affairs across 40 years, including her famed marriage to husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera. The film debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Director Gutiérrez spent two years researching Kahlo before helming “Frida.” The filmmaker also employed a team of mostly female Latina artists to create the singular cinematic experience that transcends an art history lesson and becomes a living portrait of Kahlo’s life, with her artistic magical realism at the center.
Gutiérrez uses Kahlo’s own words, coupled with animated versions of her artwork, to bring Kahlo’s pieces to life onscreen. The film uses Kahlo’s illustrated diary, letters, essays, and print interviews to craft a new story around Kahlo’s personal life and love affairs across 40 years, including her famed marriage to husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera. The film debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Director Gutiérrez spent two years researching Kahlo before helming “Frida.” The filmmaker also employed a team of mostly female Latina artists to create the singular cinematic experience that transcends an art history lesson and becomes a living portrait of Kahlo’s life, with her artistic magical realism at the center.
- 3/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It’s been a remarkable past year for Free Solo directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. At Telluride, they premiered their first narrative feature Nyad, a dramatization of the relentless pursuit of extreme athlete Diana Nyad to swim from Cuba to Florida without the safety of a shark cage. The Netflix release has gone on to earn Oscar nominations for its stars Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
But the filmmaking couple hasn’t left the world of nonfiction cinema behind. They return to documentary storytelling this month with Photographer, a National Geographic series about the elite artists who take some of the world’s most remarkable images of wildlife and the human family. Vasarhelyi and Chin join the latest episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to discuss their six-part series, which profiles NatGeo photographers Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, Muhammed Muheisen, Krystle Wright and others.
Vasarhelyi and Chin also share insights from making Nyad,...
But the filmmaking couple hasn’t left the world of nonfiction cinema behind. They return to documentary storytelling this month with Photographer, a National Geographic series about the elite artists who take some of the world’s most remarkable images of wildlife and the human family. Vasarhelyi and Chin join the latest episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to discuss their six-part series, which profiles NatGeo photographers Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, Muhammed Muheisen, Krystle Wright and others.
Vasarhelyi and Chin also share insights from making Nyad,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
The Oscar for Best Original Score has been awarded to some of the most memorable pieces of film music of all time, from “Star Wars” to “La La Land.” Many awards are considered precursors to the Oscars, so you would think the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media would be pretty accurate, right? After all, there’s surely overlap between the Recording Academy and the music branch of the motion picture academy. And musicians would naturally be more aligned with what other musicians think than with groups of journalists like the Golden Globes Association or Critics Choice Association.
The two awards bodies have overlapped a lot over the years, but they are not afraid to differ. Since 2000 Oscar-winning scores for films like “Babel,” “The Artist,” “Life of Pi” and “The Hateful Eight” have lost the Grammy, sometimes to scores they beat at the Oscars. Other Oscar champs like “Frida,...
The two awards bodies have overlapped a lot over the years, but they are not afraid to differ. Since 2000 Oscar-winning scores for films like “Babel,” “The Artist,” “Life of Pi” and “The Hateful Eight” have lost the Grammy, sometimes to scores they beat at the Oscars. Other Oscar champs like “Frida,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Goodbye February, hello March! Prime Video! This month, the Amazon streamer will add dozens of film titles to its library on the first of the month, including 1989’s “Field of Dreams” and “Bull Durham” for those with spring training fever.
For the rest of the month, Prime Video will premiere several of this year’s most anticipated features, including the new “Road House” remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor on March 21. (The original starring Patrick Swayze will also come to the streamer on March 1). John Cena will play make-believe for real in the long-awaited comedy “Ricky Stanicky” opposite Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler. March also brings the second half “Invincible” Season 2, which returned after more than two years this past November.
From a new comedy special from Tig Notaro to live National Women’s Soccer League matchups and more, find out everything coming to Prime Video in March,...
For the rest of the month, Prime Video will premiere several of this year’s most anticipated features, including the new “Road House” remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor on March 21. (The original starring Patrick Swayze will also come to the streamer on March 1). John Cena will play make-believe for real in the long-awaited comedy “Ricky Stanicky” opposite Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler. March also brings the second half “Invincible” Season 2, which returned after more than two years this past November.
From a new comedy special from Tig Notaro to live National Women’s Soccer League matchups and more, find out everything coming to Prime Video in March,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
It’s a fairly big month on Prime Video in March, at least compared to the other streaming service offerings! There are are two major films arriving on Amazon’s streamer. The first is a remake of the Patrick Swayze action classic Road House. Stepping into the late Swayze’s shoes? A crazy-jacked Jake Gyllenhaal, who really seemed to want to go the extra mile for this project.
The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.
Here’s everything coming to...
The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.
Here’s everything coming to...
- 3/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Patrick Swayze in 1989's Road House (United Artists) and Jake Gyllenhaal in 2024's Road House (Amazon MGM Studios)Image: The A.V. Club
Got Road House? This month Amazon’s Prime Video has two versions of the action movie: the 1989 original starring Patrick Swayze at peak Swayze-ness and the 2024 Doug Liman...
Got Road House? This month Amazon’s Prime Video has two versions of the action movie: the 1989 original starring Patrick Swayze at peak Swayze-ness and the 2024 Doug Liman...
- 2/28/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Salma Hayek Secret Makeup Hack To Cover Grey Tresses When In A Hurry. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has been a s*x symbol in the industry for decades now. She has been aging gracefully, and she flaunts it with full confidence. The actress is very active on her social media and often shares behind-the-scenes clips or pictures from her projects. She shared her go-to makeup trick to cover those grey tresses when one is in a hurry. Scroll below for more.
Salma started her career in showbiz with television shows, and she got her breakthrough in the 1995 movie Desperado, opposite Antonio Banderas. Her performance in the ‘Frida’ biopic earned Hayek her first Oscar nod.
Salma Hayek has over 28.2 million followers on her Instagram, and she posts back pictures and behind-the-scenes clips and pictures to keep her fans updated. Recently, the actress posted a video of her sharing...
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has been a s*x symbol in the industry for decades now. She has been aging gracefully, and she flaunts it with full confidence. The actress is very active on her social media and often shares behind-the-scenes clips or pictures from her projects. She shared her go-to makeup trick to cover those grey tresses when one is in a hurry. Scroll below for more.
Salma started her career in showbiz with television shows, and she got her breakthrough in the 1995 movie Desperado, opposite Antonio Banderas. Her performance in the ‘Frida’ biopic earned Hayek her first Oscar nod.
Salma Hayek has over 28.2 million followers on her Instagram, and she posts back pictures and behind-the-scenes clips and pictures to keep her fans updated. Recently, the actress posted a video of her sharing...
- 2/28/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
In late 2021 I went to Mexico City on my first international vacation in the era of Covid. The world had changed and everything felt both exciting and, given how frail the suddenness of the pandemic made us feel, insignificant. I have always adored the Mexican capital (I gained 10 pounds in two weeks by having tacos at every shop I found) but this time it felt mournful. What place on Earth didn’t? One afternoon my mother and I walked over 30 blocks (public transportation still felt terrifying) to attend “Immersive Frida Kahlo,” one of those digital shows where an artist’s work is dissected and projected on enormous screens to create an “experience.”
Despite my skepticism, it was one of the most moving things I’d experienced since lockdown. Kahlo’s work, after all––despite its horrors and heartbreak––invites us to lean in and peer into her world. Surrounded by...
Despite my skepticism, it was one of the most moving things I’d experienced since lockdown. Kahlo’s work, after all––despite its horrors and heartbreak––invites us to lean in and peer into her world. Surrounded by...
- 1/29/2024
- by Jose Solís
- The Film Stage
October 6, 1927, was a pivotal date in the history of Cinema. It was on this date that Warner Bros. released “The Jazz Singer,” the feature film that marked the end of the silent movie era and brought a whole new dimension to the world of video editing: sound.
Today, the music, dialogue and foley that sound editors add to our favorite films are as integral to the experience as the images and script themselves. From Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget short films, sound drives stories forward. It sets the emotional tone, aids in making actors’ performances feel more genuine, and ensures audiences hear exactly and feel exactly what filmmakers want them to hear and feel throughout their viewing experience.
In short, sound editors turn the muffled dialogue and noise recorded by a boom mike and elevate it into the crisp, emotive audio that brings visual storytelling to life.
With the 2024 Sundance Film Festival taking over Park City,...
Today, the music, dialogue and foley that sound editors add to our favorite films are as integral to the experience as the images and script themselves. From Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget short films, sound drives stories forward. It sets the emotional tone, aids in making actors’ performances feel more genuine, and ensures audiences hear exactly and feel exactly what filmmakers want them to hear and feel throughout their viewing experience.
In short, sound editors turn the muffled dialogue and noise recorded by a boom mike and elevate it into the crisp, emotive audio that brings visual storytelling to life.
With the 2024 Sundance Film Festival taking over Park City,...
- 1/24/2024
- by IndieWire Staff
- Indiewire
A bio-series about iconic ranchera singer Chavela Vargas starring “La Reina del Sur” lead Kate del Castillo is in the works. Colombia’s Caracol Televisión and indie Miracol Media are co-producing “Chavela,” which will trace the tumultuous life and career of the legendary singer.
Del Castillo will transform into Vargas, the mythical woman in the red poncho, who boldly rejected the conventions of her time, paving the way for a unique and groundbreaking journey in the landscape of Mexican popular music.
Her internal battle with personal demons, heartbreak, and alcoholism propelled her to become a trailblazer, stepping onto the stage to sing Mexican songs in a jorongo, the traditional Mexican poncho, and pants. With a guitar pressed against her heart, a tequila in hand, and a pistol holstered on her belt, she mesmerized audiences, captivating both men and women alike.
“I came out of hell, but I did it singing,...
Del Castillo will transform into Vargas, the mythical woman in the red poncho, who boldly rejected the conventions of her time, paving the way for a unique and groundbreaking journey in the landscape of Mexican popular music.
Her internal battle with personal demons, heartbreak, and alcoholism propelled her to become a trailblazer, stepping onto the stage to sing Mexican songs in a jorongo, the traditional Mexican poncho, and pants. With a guitar pressed against her heart, a tequila in hand, and a pistol holstered on her belt, she mesmerized audiences, captivating both men and women alike.
“I came out of hell, but I did it singing,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
As we once again find ourselves in the midst of another year at the movies, we eagerly look forward to the films scheduled for release in the coming year. There is probably something coming out that should be over interest to everyone (at least that’s probably the hope of most filmmakers). As always, there will be the usual sequels and big blockbusters, as well as a plethora of additional titles in multiple genres to choose from. We hope you find this list of the upcoming films of 2024 and their release dates useful and that it helps you plan what you’re going to look forward to over the next twelve months.
The list below gathers all of the titles we know (right now at least) that are coming in 2024 by their current release date. Remember, these dates are subject to change. So, as dates change (and time permits) we...
The list below gathers all of the titles we know (right now at least) that are coming in 2024 by their current release date. Remember, these dates are subject to change. So, as dates change (and time permits) we...
- 1/21/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
The image of Frida Kahlo, the prominent Mexican painter of the early 20 century, is one of the most replicated and commercialized of any artist in the history of the world. From T-shirts to houseware, merchandise of all sorts emblazoned with her face has turned Kahlo into a kitschy, mainstream, decontextualized emblem for Mexican identity. It doesn’t help that the vast majority of her works are self-portraits. Onscreen, the Salma Hayek-starring Hollywood biopic from director Julie Taymor and Paul Leduc’s 1983’s Mexican-production “Frida Still Life” attempted to decipher the tehuana-clad iconoclast via scripted portrayals.
With all that cultural and media baggage on her shoulders, Carla Gutiérrez dares to construct a documentary using a unique approach to such an imposing subject. An editor taking on directorial duties for the first time, Gutierrez is no stranger to assembling nonfiction portraits of major figures, having cut titles like “Rgb” and “Chavela”. Told mostly in Spanish,...
With all that cultural and media baggage on her shoulders, Carla Gutiérrez dares to construct a documentary using a unique approach to such an imposing subject. An editor taking on directorial duties for the first time, Gutierrez is no stranger to assembling nonfiction portraits of major figures, having cut titles like “Rgb” and “Chavela”. Told mostly in Spanish,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Variety Film + TV
Director Carla Gutierrez wanted to give artist Frida Kahlo to the people, specifically the people of Mexico who call her an icon. Though Gutierrez herself is a Peruvian immigrant, as a woman from Latin America she was familiar with the acclaimed artist and felt a deep protectiveness of her.
“She’s become such a big icon and there [are] a lot of communities [who] claim her,” Gutierrez told TheWrap’s Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman while at TheWrap’s Sundance Portrait and Interview Studio presented by Nfp. “We see ourselves reflected in her art and in her image,” she said.
“I wanted to work on this because I had, like many of us, a connection to her art,” said Gutierrez. “I had not seen a film that had really focused on her voice, completely.” The former editor turned director knew there was a lot of material out there, but much of it wasn’t obvious.
“She’s become such a big icon and there [are] a lot of communities [who] claim her,” Gutierrez told TheWrap’s Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman while at TheWrap’s Sundance Portrait and Interview Studio presented by Nfp. “We see ourselves reflected in her art and in her image,” she said.
“I wanted to work on this because I had, like many of us, a connection to her art,” said Gutierrez. “I had not seen a film that had really focused on her voice, completely.” The former editor turned director knew there was a lot of material out there, but much of it wasn’t obvious.
- 1/20/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Carla Gutierrez is known in the documentary community for her work as a film editor. She was behind Oscar nominated docs “Rbg” and “La Corona” as well as Emmy winner “Julia.” But in 2022, after two decades of editing, Gutierrez decided to direct “Frida,” a docu about iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, which has its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival this week.
“A few months before we started working on ‘Frida,’ I would say, ‘I’m really content with editing.’ I had no thoughts of directing, but her story really pulled me in and I realized I have to direct this (film). Of course I edited it as well because I couldn’t help myself.”
Told through Kahlo’s own words drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays and print interviews, “Frida” is an intimate glimpse into the artist’s deepest thoughts, artistic sensibilities and passionate romances.
The film is...
“A few months before we started working on ‘Frida,’ I would say, ‘I’m really content with editing.’ I had no thoughts of directing, but her story really pulled me in and I realized I have to direct this (film). Of course I edited it as well because I couldn’t help myself.”
Told through Kahlo’s own words drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays and print interviews, “Frida” is an intimate glimpse into the artist’s deepest thoughts, artistic sensibilities and passionate romances.
The film is...
- 1/19/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Salma Hayek sent fans wild after sharing a carousel of unearthed naked photographs on her social media.
The ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ and ‘Frida’ actress left little to the imagination as she uploaded the throwback snaps on her Instagram account, sharing the saucy collection with her 27.7million followers on the platform, sparking thousands of interactions, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The 57-year-old’s upload has already had more than half a million likes in just one hour, generating thousands of comments. They look to be grabs from film print-outs, thought to have been taken several years ago, it’s not yet clear when the photoshoot took place.
Writing alongside the saucy snaps, Salma penned: “Some say never look back, but sometimes it’s the best view #tbt” Fans and friends flocked to the post’s comments section, with Kate Hudson leaving a flurry of fire emojis, saying nothing else.”
Blake Lively left the mouth-watering emoji,...
The ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ and ‘Frida’ actress left little to the imagination as she uploaded the throwback snaps on her Instagram account, sharing the saucy collection with her 27.7million followers on the platform, sparking thousands of interactions, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The 57-year-old’s upload has already had more than half a million likes in just one hour, generating thousands of comments. They look to be grabs from film print-outs, thought to have been taken several years ago, it’s not yet clear when the photoshoot took place.
Writing alongside the saucy snaps, Salma penned: “Some say never look back, but sometimes it’s the best view #tbt” Fans and friends flocked to the post’s comments section, with Kate Hudson leaving a flurry of fire emojis, saying nothing else.”
Blake Lively left the mouth-watering emoji,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Frida’ Review: A Lyrical Documentary Is Passionate & Expressive, But A Little Too Linear [Sundance]
There’s an odd tension and dichotomy coursing throughout the new documentary, “Frida,” an intimacy meets a standard-issue form: a lyrical, magical quality next to something just maybe too safely chronological for its own good. Carla Gutierrez’s new documentary, her directorial debut, is well-meaning and has a clear devotion and affection for her subject, the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, but as a primarily told cradle-to-grave story, it is doggedly linear and therefore often feels a little familiar.
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- 1/19/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Editor’s Note: This review was originally published at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Amazon will release “Friday” on March 14.
One of the great tragedies of Frida Kahlo’s life is the fact that, for all her brilliance as an artist, she was often defined by the people whose orbits she shared. In the eyes of many, her primary role in history was being Diego Rivera’s wife, a source of inspiration and creative friction that propelled him to greatness as he painted his legendary murals. Her infamous affair with Leon Trotsky only added to the mystique of her image as a muse for male revolutionaries. It’s a wildly simplistic understanding of her life, of course, as Kahlo’s paintings are every bit as historically significant as Rivera’s. From her early embrace of Mexican folk art and Surrealist imagery to her unflinching depictions of female anatomy and malaise, Kahlo...
One of the great tragedies of Frida Kahlo’s life is the fact that, for all her brilliance as an artist, she was often defined by the people whose orbits she shared. In the eyes of many, her primary role in history was being Diego Rivera’s wife, a source of inspiration and creative friction that propelled him to greatness as he painted his legendary murals. Her infamous affair with Leon Trotsky only added to the mystique of her image as a muse for male revolutionaries. It’s a wildly simplistic understanding of her life, of course, as Kahlo’s paintings are every bit as historically significant as Rivera’s. From her early embrace of Mexican folk art and Surrealist imagery to her unflinching depictions of female anatomy and malaise, Kahlo...
- 1/19/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
My guess is that Frida Kahlo would have loathed “Immersive Frida Kahlo,” the kind of touring exhibit that professes to honor the canvas while bathing it in digital-tech kitsch. And, having seen Carla Gutiérrez’s riveting documentary Frida, I’m certain the artist would have announced her disdain with a laugh and a healthy dose of juicy invective. If you want to immerse yourself in Frida Kahlo, here is the real thing.
Taking the helm for the first time, editor Gutiérrez (Rbg, Julia) pushes past the dime-a-dozen “icon” label to face the artist on her own terms, drawing upon Kahlo’s illustrated diaries and letters. The film’s archival riches also include an extraordinary selection of photographs and footage, and the transcripts of interviews with people close to Kahlo by biographer Hayden Herrera, whose 1983 book was the basis of the Julie Taymor biopic starring Salma Hayek.
Whatever that 2002 movie’s strengths and weaknesses,...
Taking the helm for the first time, editor Gutiérrez (Rbg, Julia) pushes past the dime-a-dozen “icon” label to face the artist on her own terms, drawing upon Kahlo’s illustrated diaries and letters. The film’s archival riches also include an extraordinary selection of photographs and footage, and the transcripts of interviews with people close to Kahlo by biographer Hayden Herrera, whose 1983 book was the basis of the Julie Taymor biopic starring Salma Hayek.
Whatever that 2002 movie’s strengths and weaknesses,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Sheri Linden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cinetic Media has signed documentary filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez. It will represent Gutiérrez across all media. The news comes as Gutiérrez’s directorial debut”Frida” premieres this week at Sundance. Cinetic has been ramping up management additions of late having also recently signed Betsy West and Julie Cohen (“Rbg”) of Storyville Films, both of whom executive produced Gutiérrez’s directorial debut.
Carla Gutiérrez is an Emmy- and Eddie-nominated documentary editor. She edited the Oscar-nominated films “Rbg” and “La Corona.” Her latest film as an editor, “Julia,” about renowned chef, and television personality Julia Child, premiered at Telluride and was an official selection of the Toronto Film Festival. Gutiérrez also edited the Emmy-nominated “Pray Away.” Her work has received awards at Sundance, Tribeca, Berlinale, Outfest, the Critic’s Choice Awards, the National Board of Review Awards, and the DuPont Columbia Awards. She has been a creative adviser for the Sundance Edit Lab,...
Carla Gutiérrez is an Emmy- and Eddie-nominated documentary editor. She edited the Oscar-nominated films “Rbg” and “La Corona.” Her latest film as an editor, “Julia,” about renowned chef, and television personality Julia Child, premiered at Telluride and was an official selection of the Toronto Film Festival. Gutiérrez also edited the Emmy-nominated “Pray Away.” Her work has received awards at Sundance, Tribeca, Berlinale, Outfest, the Critic’s Choice Awards, the National Board of Review Awards, and the DuPont Columbia Awards. She has been a creative adviser for the Sundance Edit Lab,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Given the current dismal political and cultural climate as well as streaming services’ massive appetite for celebrity driven content, it comes as no surprise that the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival is chock full of portrait documentaries. Frida Kahlo, Christopher Reeve, Luther Vandross and Tammy Faye are just a few of the boldface names that are being examined in various docus featured in the Sundance nonfiction lineup.
The festival is no stranger to star-driven docus. In recent years, films about Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“Rbg”), Fred Rogers (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”), Harvey Weinstein (“Untouchable”), Michael Jackson (“Leaving Neverland”), Kanye West (“jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy”), Bill Cosby (“We Need to Talk About Cosby”) and most recently Judy Blume (“Judy Blume Forever”) and Michael J. Fox (“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie”) had world premieres in Park City.
But unlike films self-produced by their star subjects, the profile docus selected...
The festival is no stranger to star-driven docus. In recent years, films about Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“Rbg”), Fred Rogers (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”), Harvey Weinstein (“Untouchable”), Michael Jackson (“Leaving Neverland”), Kanye West (“jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy”), Bill Cosby (“We Need to Talk About Cosby”) and most recently Judy Blume (“Judy Blume Forever”) and Michael J. Fox (“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie”) had world premieres in Park City.
But unlike films self-produced by their star subjects, the profile docus selected...
- 1/17/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Signing on to executive produce “Tótem,” the sophomore feature from writer-director Lila Avilés that was chosen to be Mexico’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, was a no-brainer for Salma Hayek Pinault. “For me, it’s very important to support women, especially if they’re Mexican. And to support talent. And Lila’s talent is rare. It’s special, it’s unique, it’s bold, it’s brave. And also it’s delicate and personal,” said the Academy Award-nominated “Frida” actress during a conversation with IndieWire over Zoom. “I just want the world to feel her through this movie, and to be touched and moved by her talent.”
Premiering at last year’s Berlin Film Festival, where it won the Ecumenical Jury Prize, “Tótem” is a chamber piece centered on seven-year-old Sol (Naíma Sentíes) observing her family prepare to throw what she begins to understand to be...
Premiering at last year’s Berlin Film Festival, where it won the Ecumenical Jury Prize, “Tótem” is a chamber piece centered on seven-year-old Sol (Naíma Sentíes) observing her family prepare to throw what she begins to understand to be...
- 1/15/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Cinetic Media has signed directors Julie Cohen, Oren Jacoby and Betsy West. The management company will represent the Oscar-nominated filmmakers and their documentary company, Storyville Films, across all types of media.
Storyville Films was founded by Jacoby to produce documentaries and series driven by “strong personal narratives of conscience, courage and innovation.” Jacoby, Cohen and West serve as Storyville’s directors. Their production and distribution partners include Amazon, CNN Films, HBO, Imagine Entertainment, Kino Lorber, Magnolia Pictures, Netflix, Participant Media, PBS, Sony Pictures Classics and Time Studios.
Films by the Storyville partners include West and Cohen’s “Rbg,” a documentary about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that was a box office hit and earned an Oscar nomination; as well as “Julia,” a look at Julia Childs’ legacy; and “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.” Jacoby’s films include “On Broadway,” “Constantine’s Sword” and “Sister Rose’s Passion,...
Storyville Films was founded by Jacoby to produce documentaries and series driven by “strong personal narratives of conscience, courage and innovation.” Jacoby, Cohen and West serve as Storyville’s directors. Their production and distribution partners include Amazon, CNN Films, HBO, Imagine Entertainment, Kino Lorber, Magnolia Pictures, Netflix, Participant Media, PBS, Sony Pictures Classics and Time Studios.
Films by the Storyville partners include West and Cohen’s “Rbg,” a documentary about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that was a box office hit and earned an Oscar nomination; as well as “Julia,” a look at Julia Childs’ legacy; and “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.” Jacoby’s films include “On Broadway,” “Constantine’s Sword” and “Sister Rose’s Passion,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Less than two months after she hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the third time, Emma Stone picked up her first Best Actress Oscar nomination for “La La Land,” which soon led to a victory at the 2017 Academy Awards. As the star of “Poor Things,” she is now on a quest for a bookend trophy that would coincide with her recent entry into said NBC sketch series’ prestigious Five-Timers Club. Even if history doesn’t fully repeat itself, just being included in 2024’s lead actress lineup would give her the impressive distinction of being the only performer with multiple same-category Oscar bids directly linked to “SNL” hosting gigs.
Stone’s fifth official “SNL” appearance (not counting three mid-2010s cameos) occurred on December 2, just one day before the seventh anniversary of her fortuitous third outing. She had also previously served as emcee in October 2010, November 2011, and April 2019. This time, she began...
Stone’s fifth official “SNL” appearance (not counting three mid-2010s cameos) occurred on December 2, just one day before the seventh anniversary of her fortuitous third outing. She had also previously served as emcee in October 2010, November 2011, and April 2019. This time, she began...
- 12/6/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The Sundance Film Festival has always been about discovery. The reason so many agents, casting directors, producers, filmmakers, and executives attend the annual January festival is because they want to be there, on the ground, when the next Steven Soderbergh or Richard Linklater pops up. Or, even when they pop up again: Both veterans are bringing projects to this year’s fest.
While there was some trepidation going into this year’s programming selection that the post-pandemic production lull and two long strikes might impact the number or quality of submissions, lo and behold, the 2024 festival has broken the festival’s record with 17,435 submissions from 153 countries.
When we checked in (via a recent Zoom chat) with three Sundance executives to get the low-down on this year’s festival, they were bullish. And they had changes to share.
Every year, the Sundance Film Festival makes them; 2024 is no exception. For starters,...
While there was some trepidation going into this year’s programming selection that the post-pandemic production lull and two long strikes might impact the number or quality of submissions, lo and behold, the 2024 festival has broken the festival’s record with 17,435 submissions from 153 countries.
When we checked in (via a recent Zoom chat) with three Sundance executives to get the low-down on this year’s festival, they were bullish. And they had changes to share.
Every year, the Sundance Film Festival makes them; 2024 is no exception. For starters,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Los Angeles, Nov 13 (Ians) Chrissy Teigen, the wife of Grammy-winning musician John Legend does not take herself — or her clothing mishaps — too seriously.
She laughed off a wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala, reports People magazine. On her Instagram Story, Teigen shared several photos from the event, which was held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California — including a picture of her back, which became exposed after what appeared to be a zipper snafu.
“Oh lol,” Teigen captioned the shot, in which she bent over to show the extent of the dress disaster. Earlier in the evening, the Cravings author hit the gala’s red carpet in her not-yet-broken dress, a stunning black gown featuring a high-knee slit and a sparkly 3D flower decal spanning from the slit to the opposite shoulder.
As per People, she paired the detailed dress with slinky black heels, a simple gold clutch and a bronzed,...
She laughed off a wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala, reports People magazine. On her Instagram Story, Teigen shared several photos from the event, which was held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California — including a picture of her back, which became exposed after what appeared to be a zipper snafu.
“Oh lol,” Teigen captioned the shot, in which she bent over to show the extent of the dress disaster. Earlier in the evening, the Cravings author hit the gala’s red carpet in her not-yet-broken dress, a stunning black gown featuring a high-knee slit and a sparkly 3D flower decal spanning from the slit to the opposite shoulder.
As per People, she paired the detailed dress with slinky black heels, a simple gold clutch and a bronzed,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Nov 13 (Ians) Chrissy Teigen, the wife of Grammy-winning musician John Legend does not take herself — or her clothing mishaps — too seriously.
She laughed off a wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala, reports People magazine. On her Instagram Story, Teigen shared several photos from the event, which was held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California — including a picture of her back, which became exposed after what appeared to be a zipper snafu.
“Oh lol,” Teigen captioned the shot, in which she bent over to show the extent of the dress disaster. Earlier in the evening, the Cravings author hit the gala’s red carpet in her not-yet-broken dress, a stunning black gown featuring a high-knee slit and a sparkly 3D flower decal spanning from the slit to the opposite shoulder.
As per People, she paired the detailed dress with slinky black heels, a simple gold clutch and a bronzed,...
She laughed off a wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala, reports People magazine. On her Instagram Story, Teigen shared several photos from the event, which was held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California — including a picture of her back, which became exposed after what appeared to be a zipper snafu.
“Oh lol,” Teigen captioned the shot, in which she bent over to show the extent of the dress disaster. Earlier in the evening, the Cravings author hit the gala’s red carpet in her not-yet-broken dress, a stunning black gown featuring a high-knee slit and a sparkly 3D flower decal spanning from the slit to the opposite shoulder.
As per People, she paired the detailed dress with slinky black heels, a simple gold clutch and a bronzed,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A French billionaire best known for acquiring luxury brands just bought one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies. Artémis, the Pinault family’s investment company, is procuring a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency.
CAA, which merged with ICM in late June 2022, will now be in the $40 billion portfolio that also contains Gucci, Saint Laurent and the auction house Christie’s.
How did Hollywood react Thursday to one of the key movers and shakers becoming, essentially, another luxury good in an already massive portfolio? Most of the industry offered a measured response.
A smart move for CAA as the strikes batter Hollywood
A common theme among those TheWrap spoke with was that the move was astute or in the company’s self-interest amid the ongoing Hollywood writer and actor labor stoppages.
“It’s a smart move, expanding into luxury brands, considering half of the entertainment industry is currently on strike,...
CAA, which merged with ICM in late June 2022, will now be in the $40 billion portfolio that also contains Gucci, Saint Laurent and the auction house Christie’s.
How did Hollywood react Thursday to one of the key movers and shakers becoming, essentially, another luxury good in an already massive portfolio? Most of the industry offered a measured response.
A smart move for CAA as the strikes batter Hollywood
A common theme among those TheWrap spoke with was that the move was astute or in the company’s self-interest amid the ongoing Hollywood writer and actor labor stoppages.
“It’s a smart move, expanding into luxury brands, considering half of the entertainment industry is currently on strike,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro announced on Monday that he has nominated 27 films for potential addition to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, all of which feature Latino filmmakers, culture and history.
“Given the film industry’s continued exclusion of Latinos, we must make a special effort to ensure that Latino Americans’ contributions to American filmmaking are appropriately celebrated and included in the National Film Registry,” Rep. Castro wrote in his nomination letter. “The continued exclusion of Latinos in the film industry affects Latinos seeking opportunities in the industry and shapes how Latinos are perceived, stereotyped, and misunderstood in American life.”
Among the films nominated by Castro are “Frida” the 2002 biopic of legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo that earned Salma Hayek an Oscar nomination. Other Oscar nominated performances, such as Catalina Sandino Moreno and Demián Bichir in the immigration dramas “Maria Full of Grace” and “A Better Life,” were also included.
“Given the film industry’s continued exclusion of Latinos, we must make a special effort to ensure that Latino Americans’ contributions to American filmmaking are appropriately celebrated and included in the National Film Registry,” Rep. Castro wrote in his nomination letter. “The continued exclusion of Latinos in the film industry affects Latinos seeking opportunities in the industry and shapes how Latinos are perceived, stereotyped, and misunderstood in American life.”
Among the films nominated by Castro are “Frida” the 2002 biopic of legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo that earned Salma Hayek an Oscar nomination. Other Oscar nominated performances, such as Catalina Sandino Moreno and Demián Bichir in the immigration dramas “Maria Full of Grace” and “A Better Life,” were also included.
- 8/21/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro has nominated 27 Latino-driven films for inclusion in the National Film Registry. Among the suggestions are films that brought Oscar nominations to Latino actors and artists, including Salma Hayek, as Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in “Frida” (2002); Catalina Sandino Moreno, who portrayed a desperate undocumented pregnant immigrant in “Maria Full of Grace” (2004) and Demián Bichir, who played an undocumented worker in Los Angeles in “A Better Life” (2011). All were nominated for lead acting Oscars.
Other notable titles nominated by the congressman are Peter Sollett’s coming-of-age indie “Raising Victor Vargas,” Alfonso Arau’s romantic drama “Like Water for Chocolate (1992) and Darnell Martin’s “I Like It Like That” (1994), a story of a Puerto Rican family in the Bronx.
“Given the film industry’s continued exclusion of Latinos, we must make a special effort to ensure that Latino Americans’ contributions to American filmmaking are appropriately celebrated and included in the National Film Registry,...
Other notable titles nominated by the congressman are Peter Sollett’s coming-of-age indie “Raising Victor Vargas,” Alfonso Arau’s romantic drama “Like Water for Chocolate (1992) and Darnell Martin’s “I Like It Like That” (1994), a story of a Puerto Rican family in the Bronx.
“Given the film industry’s continued exclusion of Latinos, we must make a special effort to ensure that Latino Americans’ contributions to American filmmaking are appropriately celebrated and included in the National Film Registry,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Salma Hayek is living her best life.
On Sunday, the “Frida” star shared a new series of bathing suit pictures on her Instagram account.
Read More: Salma Hayek Celebrates National Bikini Day With Sultry New Pool Pic
“Enjoyed the great blessings of sun water and love #grateful,” she wrote in the caption.
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In the pics, Hayek wears a hot pink one-piece bathing suit while having fun in a pool.
One of the photos shows her climbing on top of her husband, billionaire François-Henri Pinault.
Earlier this month, Hayek celebrated National Bikini Day with another photo of her posing in a pool, wearing a bikini.
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The bikini pic got the attention of Drake commented, “Let’s get her to 50M asap,” to which Hayek replied,...
On Sunday, the “Frida” star shared a new series of bathing suit pictures on her Instagram account.
Read More: Salma Hayek Celebrates National Bikini Day With Sultry New Pool Pic
“Enjoyed the great blessings of sun water and love #grateful,” she wrote in the caption.
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In the pics, Hayek wears a hot pink one-piece bathing suit while having fun in a pool.
One of the photos shows her climbing on top of her husband, billionaire François-Henri Pinault.
Earlier this month, Hayek celebrated National Bikini Day with another photo of her posing in a pool, wearing a bikini.
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The bikini pic got the attention of Drake commented, “Let’s get her to 50M asap,” to which Hayek replied,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Hollywood star Salma Hayek says she has never had botox and revealed methods she used to steer clear of the cosmetic procedure while maintaining a wrinkle-free face at the age of 56. The Oscar-nominated star made the claim during her appearance on Kelly Ripa’s ‘Let’s Talk Off Camera’ podcast, reports aceshowbiz.com.
In the Wednesday episode of the podcast, she did not hesitate to declare, “No Botox!” In response, host Kelly Ripa applauded her, “You’re amazing.”
Salma went on to spill, “I know what it is. Because of a lot of things in my body and health issues, somehow I developed this strange meditation that I keep evolving. I can do it for hours because you don’t feel the time, and it’s so much fun.”
About the power of meditation, she added: “It’s actually feeling the energy. And it moves and it dances inside of you,...
In the Wednesday episode of the podcast, she did not hesitate to declare, “No Botox!” In response, host Kelly Ripa applauded her, “You’re amazing.”
Salma went on to spill, “I know what it is. Because of a lot of things in my body and health issues, somehow I developed this strange meditation that I keep evolving. I can do it for hours because you don’t feel the time, and it’s so much fun.”
About the power of meditation, she added: “It’s actually feeling the energy. And it moves and it dances inside of you,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Salma Hayek featured in many critically acclaimed pictures to achieve her status as an A-List star. But she was given an offensive reason as to why she’d never end up being cast in one of her most praised performances.
Salma Hayek was told she’d never play ‘Friday’ Salma Hayek | Loic Venance/Getty Images
Frida was a bit of a passion project for Hayek. Her 2002 feature was based on real-life Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, and it was a role Hayek pursued for a long time. When the film finally became a reality, Hayek considered the moment one of the greatest periods of her life.
“It’s great to dream something and then bring it to life, to experience it with your body. You can envision something with your mind and step into that dream. I was lucky. I had a passionate dream and I made it real. When it was over,...
Salma Hayek was told she’d never play ‘Friday’ Salma Hayek | Loic Venance/Getty Images
Frida was a bit of a passion project for Hayek. Her 2002 feature was based on real-life Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, and it was a role Hayek pursued for a long time. When the film finally became a reality, Hayek considered the moment one of the greatest periods of her life.
“It’s great to dream something and then bring it to life, to experience it with your body. You can envision something with your mind and step into that dream. I was lucky. I had a passionate dream and I made it real. When it was over,...
- 7/8/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fan of hunting for “Black Mirror” Easter Eggs? Well, the series has a treat for you — Season 6 debuts with the series’ most meta episode yet. The first episode of the long-awaited sixth season, “Joan Is Awful” follows Joan; a woman who finds that her life is being turned into a prestige streaming series starring Salma Hayek, a discovery that sends her jobs and relationships into freefall after all of her secrets suddenly become public knowledge.
Annie Murphy plays Joan. Salma Hayek also plays Joan… and Salma Hayek. Rob Delaney plays Mac. Ben Barnes also plays Mac. Which is to say, there’s a lot to unpack and a heck of a cast to keep track of while you’re at it. There’s even a fake streaming service full of “Black Mirror” references and callbacks.
We’ve got you covered with a handy guide to who plays whom.
Annie Murphy...
Annie Murphy plays Joan. Salma Hayek also plays Joan… and Salma Hayek. Rob Delaney plays Mac. Ben Barnes also plays Mac. Which is to say, there’s a lot to unpack and a heck of a cast to keep track of while you’re at it. There’s even a fake streaming service full of “Black Mirror” references and callbacks.
We’ve got you covered with a handy guide to who plays whom.
Annie Murphy...
- 6/15/2023
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Joan is Awful is the first episode of the sixth season of Black Mirror. It is written by Charlie Brooker, directed by Ally Pankiw and stars Salma Hayek, Annie Murphy, and Michael Cera.
This episode is more amusing than terrifying and features Salma Hayek (who mocks her own diction) playing an actress in a series that parodies itself. It is a charming and humorous episode that serves as an excellent appetizer for this sixth season.
Did you expect Charlie Brooker not to take AI beyond imagination? Wait until the end of the episode, where his idea of personalized content for Netflix is quite curious and, although comedic, also frightening.
Storyline
An executive of a tech company finds a program on Netflix that reflects her own life point by point.
Black Mirror: Joan is Awful About “Joan is Awful”
The first episode of this season contains many ideas, and it is a very good start.
This episode is more amusing than terrifying and features Salma Hayek (who mocks her own diction) playing an actress in a series that parodies itself. It is a charming and humorous episode that serves as an excellent appetizer for this sixth season.
Did you expect Charlie Brooker not to take AI beyond imagination? Wait until the end of the episode, where his idea of personalized content for Netflix is quite curious and, although comedic, also frightening.
Storyline
An executive of a tech company finds a program on Netflix that reflects her own life point by point.
Black Mirror: Joan is Awful About “Joan is Awful”
The first episode of this season contains many ideas, and it is a very good start.
- 6/15/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
This article contains spoilers for all Black Mirror season 6 castings but does not reveal episode endings or other big twists.
Four years and a global pandemic later, and the sci-fi anthology Black Mirror is finally returning to Netflix. According to Netflix, season 6 is set to be the “most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet” of the series. As Black Mirror has taken off in popularity, the show has become almost as well-known for its A-list cast as it has for its satirical takes on our world. With stars like Miley Cyrus, Jesse Plemons, Daniel Kaluuya, Bryce Dallas Howard, and so many more appearing in the series over the years, its no surprise that season 6 is just as stacked as the rest.
While there’s still a lot we don’t know about some of the characters featured in this season’s five episodes, here’s what we’ve uncovered so far...
Four years and a global pandemic later, and the sci-fi anthology Black Mirror is finally returning to Netflix. According to Netflix, season 6 is set to be the “most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet” of the series. As Black Mirror has taken off in popularity, the show has become almost as well-known for its A-list cast as it has for its satirical takes on our world. With stars like Miley Cyrus, Jesse Plemons, Daniel Kaluuya, Bryce Dallas Howard, and so many more appearing in the series over the years, its no surprise that season 6 is just as stacked as the rest.
While there’s still a lot we don’t know about some of the characters featured in this season’s five episodes, here’s what we’ve uncovered so far...
- 6/15/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
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