There is a reason Am I Ok? had to wait two long years since its Sundance premiere in 2022. It’s a relatively vain turn-of-the-century character study that summarizes an intimate issue, resolving everything within 90 minutes or less. That’s a shame because the film could have used an extra 30 minutes to explore three endearing performances that are so much better than the material.
The problem is not the script. It’s the fact that Tig Notaro, a signature comedian of her generation, fails to generate the type of comedy that makes her so popular in Am I Ok?. The final result has heart, and the chemistry between the two characters is off the charts. Yet, that’s used as a plot device to move the story along instead of creating something more meaningful.
Sonoya Mizuno and Dakota Johnson in Am I Ok? (2024) | Image via Warner Bros. Discovery
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The problem is not the script. It’s the fact that Tig Notaro, a signature comedian of her generation, fails to generate the type of comedy that makes her so popular in Am I Ok?. The final result has heart, and the chemistry between the two characters is off the charts. Yet, that’s used as a plot device to move the story along instead of creating something more meaningful.
Sonoya Mizuno and Dakota Johnson in Am I Ok? (2024) | Image via Warner Bros. Discovery
Suggested“Never thought...
- 6/7/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
Manushi Chhilar Looks Ravishing In Her Red Attires(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Manushi Chhillar is an Indian actress and model who made the country proud after winning the Miss World 2017 title. As a pageant winner, Manushi has an exceptional sense of fashion, and recent photos prove that. Scroll below to take a look.
She is the true definition of beauty with brains, as the actress cracked the All India Pre-Medical Test on her first attempt and pursued an Mbbs at the Bhagat Phool Singh Medical College in Sonipat. Manushi is also a trained dancer. She made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in 2022 with Samrat Prithviraj. Unfortunately, the film failed to impress the audience and left a mark at the box office. The former Miss World has a wide social media presence. She often posts photographs on her Instagram, keeping her family of 6.5 million followers updated.
On Thursday, Manushi Chhillar took...
Manushi Chhillar is an Indian actress and model who made the country proud after winning the Miss World 2017 title. As a pageant winner, Manushi has an exceptional sense of fashion, and recent photos prove that. Scroll below to take a look.
She is the true definition of beauty with brains, as the actress cracked the All India Pre-Medical Test on her first attempt and pursued an Mbbs at the Bhagat Phool Singh Medical College in Sonipat. Manushi is also a trained dancer. She made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in 2022 with Samrat Prithviraj. Unfortunately, the film failed to impress the audience and left a mark at the box office. The former Miss World has a wide social media presence. She often posts photographs on her Instagram, keeping her family of 6.5 million followers updated.
On Thursday, Manushi Chhillar took...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Dakota Johnson’s 2022 film Am I Ok? is finally hitting our small screens on the 6th of June, so first, I’d like to say happy pride! This is a film about a late bloomer, 32-year-old Lucy, who’s recently come to terms with something about herself that her best friend of ages Jane doesn’t know, and chaos ensues. I want to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible because anything else I mention will take away from the inherent warmth that comes from watching this film. I suppose the authenticity of this film comes from everyone involved. Directed by wives and besties Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne and written by Lauren Pomerantz, who happens to be the muse for this story as well, the film is short and sweet and delivers blow after blow in the most subtle way through effective dialogue and simple anecdotes.
At some point,...
At some point,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
Tom Cruise’s War Of The Worlds Co-Star Dakota Fanning Reveals The Hollywood Star Sends Her The Same Gift Every Year ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Sweet Tooth Season 3: Release Date, Plot, Cast, And Trailer Of The Final Season Of The Netflix Series ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Netflix’s hit fantasy drama Sweet Tooth is soon returning with its third and final season. The show, based on Jeff Lemire’s comic book series, has always been praised for its emotionally engaging content that is loved by audiences of all ages.
The final season takes the viewers back to Alaska and answers some long-standing questions about the origin of the Sick, a virus that wiped out the human population and turned babies into animal hybrids. So when will Sweet Tooth Season 3 be released on Netflix? Let’s find out.
Sweet Tooth Season 3 Release Date
Sweet Tooth Season 3 is slated to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, June 6th, 2024. Like the previous installments, the new season will also feature eight episodes, which will all be released at once. The finale episode,...
Netflix’s hit fantasy drama Sweet Tooth is soon returning with its third and final season. The show, based on Jeff Lemire’s comic book series, has always been praised for its emotionally engaging content that is loved by audiences of all ages.
The final season takes the viewers back to Alaska and answers some long-standing questions about the origin of the Sick, a virus that wiped out the human population and turned babies into animal hybrids. So when will Sweet Tooth Season 3 be released on Netflix? Let’s find out.
Sweet Tooth Season 3 Release Date
Sweet Tooth Season 3 is slated to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, June 6th, 2024. Like the previous installments, the new season will also feature eight episodes, which will all be released at once. The finale episode,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Throwback Picture Of Dakota Johnson In A Beautiful Column Gown ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson is known for her role as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades franchise. Her lean physique and signature hairstyle set her apart. Her fashion sense is commendable and makes headlines. Today, we have brought you a throwback look of Johnson from a red carpet event, where she looked like a beautiful dream. Scroll below to get a glimpse of her.
Johnson faced a lot of flak for her attitude and certain comments regarding Madame Web. The Marvel movie was released earlier this year and was a box-office disaster. It also featured Sydney Sweeney in a significant role. The actress, whoever has moved on to a new project, Materialists, and is currently busy with it.
The throwback picture was posted on the social media platform X [Formerly Twitter] by a fan page. For the record,...
Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson is known for her role as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades franchise. Her lean physique and signature hairstyle set her apart. Her fashion sense is commendable and makes headlines. Today, we have brought you a throwback look of Johnson from a red carpet event, where she looked like a beautiful dream. Scroll below to get a glimpse of her.
Johnson faced a lot of flak for her attitude and certain comments regarding Madame Web. The Marvel movie was released earlier this year and was a box-office disaster. It also featured Sydney Sweeney in a significant role. The actress, whoever has moved on to a new project, Materialists, and is currently busy with it.
The throwback picture was posted on the social media platform X [Formerly Twitter] by a fan page. For the record,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang have had very different “Saturday Night Live” trajectories. And yet, they both have made history. Thompson, who joined the show in 2003, is the longest-tenured cast member in the show’s history. When Yang joined, first as a writer in 2018 then moving to the cast the following year, he became the first Chinese American “SNL” player.
Despite joining the show 15 years apart, they adapted in a similar way: by listening.
Thirty years ago, Thompson was on the premiere of “All That,” the kids’ version of “SNL” that aired on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. “To have Kenan be at the show now is only a sign that he has the foresight, fortitude and forbearance to just be a pure master at this,” says Yang. He turned to his co-star: “I don’t take it for granted that I sit next to you at read-through. I absorb so much just being in proximity.
Despite joining the show 15 years apart, they adapted in a similar way: by listening.
Thirty years ago, Thompson was on the premiere of “All That,” the kids’ version of “SNL” that aired on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. “To have Kenan be at the show now is only a sign that he has the foresight, fortitude and forbearance to just be a pure master at this,” says Yang. He turned to his co-star: “I don’t take it for granted that I sit next to you at read-through. I absorb so much just being in proximity.
- 6/5/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Carell’s The Office made generations of fans laugh with their simplistic but funniest portrayal of a paper company in Scranton. Neither Michael Scott nor his staff were the normal kind of office people, but the series tried to maintain the authenticity of the setting.
The Office creators resorted to one simple way to ensure this during the first few seasons. They didn’t allow any of the hair and makeup artists on the set as they wanted the actors to be in their authentic office worker roles.
Steve Carell’s Michael Scott and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert in The Office | NBC
The revelation comes from fan-favorite actor Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone in the series. However, Baumgartner shared that as the series progressed, the rules became lax and actors wanted their hair and makeup done for the scenes.
Steve Carell’s The Office Maintained Authenticity With...
The Office creators resorted to one simple way to ensure this during the first few seasons. They didn’t allow any of the hair and makeup artists on the set as they wanted the actors to be in their authentic office worker roles.
Steve Carell’s Michael Scott and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert in The Office | NBC
The revelation comes from fan-favorite actor Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone in the series. However, Baumgartner shared that as the series progressed, the rules became lax and actors wanted their hair and makeup done for the scenes.
Steve Carell’s The Office Maintained Authenticity With...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Keep your big-budget extravaganzas and intellectual properties! These days, Hollywood actors are breathlessly lining up to join the Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe. Ever since Rian Johnson singled-handedly revived the big screen whodunnit with 2019's "Knives Out," the mid-budget murder-mystery series has become the hottest destination for rising stars, A-listers, and under-sung veterans of the industry to flex their acting muscles as the various colorful characters that occupy this world. Even the property's shift from the theatrical market to the streaming landscape three years later with Netflix's "Glass Onion" wasn't enough to deter folks from flocking to these movies like they're the next "Dune" sequel.
Following the announcement of Johnson's third "Knives Out Mystery" last month (now officially titled "Wake Up Dead Man"), it's become a daily guessing game trying to figure out who will sign on to match wits with Daniel Craig's sharp-witted Southern sleuth Blanc next.
Following the announcement of Johnson's third "Knives Out Mystery" last month (now officially titled "Wake Up Dead Man"), it's become a daily guessing game trying to figure out who will sign on to match wits with Daniel Craig's sharp-witted Southern sleuth Blanc next.
- 6/4/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
There have been plenty of documentaries about fashion designers in the past. Much like rock stars, fashion designers are creative types that always find themselves in interesting stories. And that’s especially the case for Diane von Furstenberg, who is the latest designer to the doc treatment.
Read More: 2024 Tribeca Festival Line-Up Includes Lily Gladstone’s ‘Jazzy,’ Dakota Johnson’s ‘Daddio,’ ‘Firebrand,’ & More
As seen in the trailer for “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” the film not only dives headfirst into the life story of von Furstenberg, who experienced plenty of ups and downs, but it also shows the impact she’s had, not only on fashion but also feminism.
Continue reading ‘Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge’ Trailer: Here’s A Look At The Opening Night Film At This Year’s Tribeca at The Playlist.
Read More: 2024 Tribeca Festival Line-Up Includes Lily Gladstone’s ‘Jazzy,’ Dakota Johnson’s ‘Daddio,’ ‘Firebrand,’ & More
As seen in the trailer for “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” the film not only dives headfirst into the life story of von Furstenberg, who experienced plenty of ups and downs, but it also shows the impact she’s had, not only on fashion but also feminism.
Continue reading ‘Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge’ Trailer: Here’s A Look At The Opening Night Film At This Year’s Tribeca at The Playlist.
- 6/3/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Marvel's best couple is coming back to try and save Sony's woebegone live-action Spider-Verse one final time. With "Morbius" failing to make "It's Morbin' Time!" happen and "Madame Web" falling harder than Dakota Johnson trying to pop the lid on a soda can, it's up to Tom Hardy's lobster tank-diving journalist Eddie Brock and his tater tots-snacking, gooey-hearted (and just plain gooey) boyfriend Venom to keep the studio's hopes of a viable "Spider-Man" extended universe alive. (At least until Aaron Taylor-Johnson's nose-biting Kraven the Hunter arrives to usher in the next Yuletide season classic.)
"Venom: The Last Dance" sees "Venom" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" co-writer Kelly Marcel trying her hand at directing for the first time, once again drawing from a story she cooked up with Hardy. The pair have gradually become the main creative driving force behind this franchise over the course of the trilogy,...
"Venom: The Last Dance" sees "Venom" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" co-writer Kelly Marcel trying her hand at directing for the first time, once again drawing from a story she cooked up with Hardy. The pair have gradually become the main creative driving force behind this franchise over the course of the trilogy,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Chic and vibrant, Dakota Johnson’s latest looks offered a delightful burst of summer inspiration in the city, presenting a true masterclass in New York chic style.
Shines Bright in Floral Doen Nevara Sundress
On Friday, May 31, the 34-year-old American actress was spotted stepping out while filming the upcoming romantic comedy “Materialists” in New York City.
Accompanied by her makeup artist, Dakota looked stunning in her Doen Nevara sundress in citron anemone bloom. The delicate silk dress featured a soft yellow, white, orange, brown, and purple floral print, beautifully complementing her fair complexion and adding an ethereal touch to her ensemble.
Dakota Johnson radiates summer vibes in her stunning Doen Nevara dress while filming on the set of ‘Materialists’ on May 31, 2024, in New York City (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
The whimsical, breezy sundress evoked a 1930s-inspired silhouette adorned with billowing ruffles at the shoulders and intricate silk organza flowers at the central front neckline.
Shines Bright in Floral Doen Nevara Sundress
On Friday, May 31, the 34-year-old American actress was spotted stepping out while filming the upcoming romantic comedy “Materialists” in New York City.
Accompanied by her makeup artist, Dakota looked stunning in her Doen Nevara sundress in citron anemone bloom. The delicate silk dress featured a soft yellow, white, orange, brown, and purple floral print, beautifully complementing her fair complexion and adding an ethereal touch to her ensemble.
Dakota Johnson radiates summer vibes in her stunning Doen Nevara dress while filming on the set of ‘Materialists’ on May 31, 2024, in New York City (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
The whimsical, breezy sundress evoked a 1930s-inspired silhouette adorned with billowing ruffles at the shoulders and intricate silk organza flowers at the central front neckline.
- 6/3/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Pedro Pascal’s entry into the Game of Thrones world started in the fourth season, playing Oberyn Martell. The character has a personal agenda of his own, who wants to take revenge against the Lannisters for causing the death of serval members of his family, including his sister. The character’s hatred for the Lannisters is well documented in his introduction.
Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones | HBO
However, things take a turn for the character as he decides to fight for Tyrion against Gregor Clegane, who will be fighting for the Lannisters. It has been 10 years since the world was shaken by the intense gory way Oberyn was eviscerated by Gregor in the much-acclaimed episode, The Mountain and the Viper, and fans are still reminiscing the deadly episode.
The Mountain and the Viper Turns 10 And Oberyn’s Brutal Death Still Traumatizes Fans Oberyn was mercilessly killed...
Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones | HBO
However, things take a turn for the character as he decides to fight for Tyrion against Gregor Clegane, who will be fighting for the Lannisters. It has been 10 years since the world was shaken by the intense gory way Oberyn was eviscerated by Gregor in the much-acclaimed episode, The Mountain and the Viper, and fans are still reminiscing the deadly episode.
The Mountain and the Viper Turns 10 And Oberyn’s Brutal Death Still Traumatizes Fans Oberyn was mercilessly killed...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Is “SNL” new tonight? No. NBC’s sketch comedy series aired its Season 49 finale on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with host Jake Gyllenhaal and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. Looking ahead, the long-running program will air reruns throughout the summer until Season 50 debuts later this fall on NBC.
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 were, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players were: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Writers Guild of America 2023 strike lasted from May 2 to September 27, while the SAG-AFTRA 2023 strike went from July 14 to November 9. Since “SNL” does not fall under the purview of the Screen Actors Guild, that is why the show’s actors...
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 were, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players were: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Writers Guild of America 2023 strike lasted from May 2 to September 27, while the SAG-AFTRA 2023 strike went from July 14 to November 9. Since “SNL” does not fall under the purview of the Screen Actors Guild, that is why the show’s actors...
- 6/1/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With its list of new releases for June 2024, HBO streamer Max is finally headed back to Westeros.
The highlight of this month is undoubtedly the premiere of House of the Dragon season 2 on June 16. Episode 1 will drop on both HBO and Max that Sunday night at 9 p.m. Et. With the infamous Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons now underway, the next batch of episodes for this Game of Thrones prequel should be truly epic.
Arriving before House of the Dragon season 2 is another story of a fraught succession. Ren Faire, a documentary series about an ailing king retiring from the country’s largest renaissance festival, premieres on June 2. Other TV options this month include Julio Torres comedy Fantasmas on June 7 and docuseries One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit on June 25.
Max plays host to a couple of major movies in June as well. The...
The highlight of this month is undoubtedly the premiere of House of the Dragon season 2 on June 16. Episode 1 will drop on both HBO and Max that Sunday night at 9 p.m. Et. With the infamous Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons now underway, the next batch of episodes for this Game of Thrones prequel should be truly epic.
Arriving before House of the Dragon season 2 is another story of a fraught succession. Ren Faire, a documentary series about an ailing king retiring from the country’s largest renaissance festival, premieres on June 2. Other TV options this month include Julio Torres comedy Fantasmas on June 7 and docuseries One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit on June 25.
Max plays host to a couple of major movies in June as well. The...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Peanut Butter Falcon filmmakers Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson have been tapped to adapt and direct the remake of Riders of Justice for Lionsgate.
Schwartz and Nilson also directed the feature Los Frikis, which earned the top jury prize at the Miami Film Festival. Their previous film, The Peanut Butter Falcon, a modern day take on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tale that starred Shia Labeouf and Dakota Johnson, became the highest-grossing indie film of 2019. That feature film debut was preceded by short docs about Alex Honnold, the subject of Free Solo.
Shawn Levy, Dan Levine of Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment are producing the Riders of Justice remake after Lionsgate earlier picked up the English-language adaptation rights to the Danish action-comedy directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
Jensen and Nikolaj Arcel, who co-wrote the 2020 movie, will write the English-language version. Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Anders Kjaeurhauge from the original film are executive producing,...
Schwartz and Nilson also directed the feature Los Frikis, which earned the top jury prize at the Miami Film Festival. Their previous film, The Peanut Butter Falcon, a modern day take on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tale that starred Shia Labeouf and Dakota Johnson, became the highest-grossing indie film of 2019. That feature film debut was preceded by short docs about Alex Honnold, the subject of Free Solo.
Shawn Levy, Dan Levine of Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment are producing the Riders of Justice remake after Lionsgate earlier picked up the English-language adaptation rights to the Danish action-comedy directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
Jensen and Nikolaj Arcel, who co-wrote the 2020 movie, will write the English-language version. Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Anders Kjaeurhauge from the original film are executive producing,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Skip Intro with Krista Smith is an award-winning weekly show, bringing you dynamic conversations with the exceptional people behind your favorite shows, films, specials, and documentaries on Netflix.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This week, Krista brings back her 2021 interview with Dakota Johnson. In this conversation, Dakota shares her perspective on the industry, describes how she navigates her own fears (which threaten to overwhelm her at times), and talks about her future ambitions.
This week, Krista brings back her 2020 interview with comedian, actress, writer, and producer Michelle Buteau. At the time of this conversation, Buteau had just released her comedy special, Welcome to Buteaupia, and was on a non-stop run of projects -- hosting The Circle, appearing in films like Always Be My Maybe, and in TV shows like First Wives Club and Tales of the City. She was also just a...
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This week, Krista brings back her 2021 interview with Dakota Johnson. In this conversation, Dakota shares her perspective on the industry, describes how she navigates her own fears (which threaten to overwhelm her at times), and talks about her future ambitions.
This week, Krista brings back her 2020 interview with comedian, actress, writer, and producer Michelle Buteau. At the time of this conversation, Buteau had just released her comedy special, Welcome to Buteaupia, and was on a non-stop run of projects -- hosting The Circle, appearing in films like Always Be My Maybe, and in TV shows like First Wives Club and Tales of the City. She was also just a...
- 5/31/2024
- by Podcast Staff
- Tudum - Netflix
Sony Pictures has made a bold statement by confirming it will use Artificial Intelligence to produce future movies and TV shows.
Chief executive Tony Vinciquerra recently attended an investor conference in Japan and told attendees that the studio is "very focused on AI" as they look to cut costs.
"We'll be looking at ways to use AI to produce films for theaters and television in more efficient ways, using AI primarily," Vinciquerra said.
He'd later add, "The agreements that came out of last year’s strikes and the agreements that will come out of the IATSE and Teamster [negotiations] will define roughly what we do with AI."
He's referring to the ongoing negotiations between Hollywood's major crew union and top studios; the fear is that AI tools like OpenAI's "Sora" will undermine labour from crewmembers and talent. Now, the IATSE hopes to secure the same guarantees as actors and writers...
Chief executive Tony Vinciquerra recently attended an investor conference in Japan and told attendees that the studio is "very focused on AI" as they look to cut costs.
"We'll be looking at ways to use AI to produce films for theaters and television in more efficient ways, using AI primarily," Vinciquerra said.
He'd later add, "The agreements that came out of last year’s strikes and the agreements that will come out of the IATSE and Teamster [negotiations] will define roughly what we do with AI."
He's referring to the ongoing negotiations between Hollywood's major crew union and top studios; the fear is that AI tools like OpenAI's "Sora" will undermine labour from crewmembers and talent. Now, the IATSE hopes to secure the same guarantees as actors and writers...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Stars: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott, Zosia Mamet | Written by S.J. Clarkson, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker | Directed by S.J. Clarkson
Directed by S.J. Clarkson (whose Marvel credentials include the Jessica Jones series), Madame Web is the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, following Morbius and the two Venom movies. Essentially revamping a classic character from Amazing Spider-Man comics (where Madame Web has always been portrayed as an old woman), the film serves as a standalone adventure with significant connections to a certain wall-crawling web-spinner.
After a jungle-set prologue detailing the mysterious, spider-heavy circumstances of her birth in 1973, the film jumps forward 30 years to 2003 and centres on Cassie Web (Dakota Johnson), a single paramedic, whose platonic best friend is one Ben Parker (Adam Scott), who’s about to become -yes!- an uncle. After a nasty accident...
Directed by S.J. Clarkson (whose Marvel credentials include the Jessica Jones series), Madame Web is the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, following Morbius and the two Venom movies. Essentially revamping a classic character from Amazing Spider-Man comics (where Madame Web has always been portrayed as an old woman), the film serves as a standalone adventure with significant connections to a certain wall-crawling web-spinner.
After a jungle-set prologue detailing the mysterious, spider-heavy circumstances of her birth in 1973, the film jumps forward 30 years to 2003 and centres on Cassie Web (Dakota Johnson), a single paramedic, whose platonic best friend is one Ben Parker (Adam Scott), who’s about to become -yes!- an uncle. After a nasty accident...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
After being blown away by the Prime Video adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel Daisy Jones & The Six, I decided to circle back and read the author’s debut novel, the “tragic love story” drama Forever, Interrupted… and as the story went on, I became more and more surprised that it hadn’t yet received an adaptation of some sort. It seemed ready to be brought to the screen as a heartbreaking and heartwarming movie or TV show, with solid roles for two lead actresses. Well, now it’s getting its adaptation. Glamour reports (via Deadline) that Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Laura Dern (Jurassic Park) are set to star in a limited series adaptation of Forever, Interrupted that’s coming our way from A24 and the Netflix streaming service.
Julia Bicknell, whose previous credits include 13 Reasons Why, The Haunting of Bly Manor,...
Julia Bicknell, whose previous credits include 13 Reasons Why, The Haunting of Bly Manor,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lindsay Lohan is one of the rare actresses who found huge success as a movie star when she was a little girl. Her breakthrough performance in The Parent Trap made her a household name and everyone was interested to see more of her on-screen. She was a Disney favorite, starring in many of their projects like Life-Size and Get a Clue.
Lindsay Lohan played twin sisters Hal Parker and Annie James in The Parent Trap | Walt Disney Pictures
She had reached the peak of her acting career with Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. However, her career took a sabbatical and she left Hollywood for Dubai. The actress reflected on those tumultuous days and why she had to make a significant change in her life.
Lindsay Lohan Laments The Paparazzi’s Obsession With Her Personal Life Than Her Work
Lindsay Lohan’s Mean Girls established her as a teen icon in...
Lindsay Lohan played twin sisters Hal Parker and Annie James in The Parent Trap | Walt Disney Pictures
She had reached the peak of her acting career with Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. However, her career took a sabbatical and she left Hollywood for Dubai. The actress reflected on those tumultuous days and why she had to make a significant change in her life.
Lindsay Lohan Laments The Paparazzi’s Obsession With Her Personal Life Than Her Work
Lindsay Lohan’s Mean Girls established her as a teen icon in...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney rose to fame for her role as Cassie Howard on HBO’s Euphoria, and one of the criticisms about her part in the show is that she has a lot of n*de scenes.
Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria / HBO
The actress has previously admitted she is willing to do whatever is necessary to justify her character. Though, at one point, Sweeney seemed to have frustrations over baring her body on screen.
Sydney Sweeney Regrets Getting N*ked On Camera
During her interview with the Independent, actress and producer Sydney Sweeney revealed she had roles where she felt uncomfortable with n*ked scenes. Despite her experience with this type of sequence, she still gets the jitters when she’s not at ease with her costars.
I’ve had experiences where I want to go home and scrub myself completely raw because I feel disgusting. I didn’t feel comfortable...
Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria / HBO
The actress has previously admitted she is willing to do whatever is necessary to justify her character. Though, at one point, Sweeney seemed to have frustrations over baring her body on screen.
Sydney Sweeney Regrets Getting N*ked On Camera
During her interview with the Independent, actress and producer Sydney Sweeney revealed she had roles where she felt uncomfortable with n*ked scenes. Despite her experience with this type of sequence, she still gets the jitters when she’s not at ease with her costars.
I’ve had experiences where I want to go home and scrub myself completely raw because I feel disgusting. I didn’t feel comfortable...
- 5/27/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Suppose anyone talks about the hottest actresses working in the industry right? In that case, the name that will frequently come up is Sydney Sweeney and the biggest reason for that is just how freaking gorgeous the actress is, but other than that she has also starred in some films and TV shows that appreciate her beauty on screen. Sweeney has captivated the audience through her Instagram and projects to the point that her fans are excited to see her in anything. So, if you are a fan of Sweeney here are the hottest movies and TV shows of her career.
7. Madame Web (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Madame Web the film doesn’t deserve to be on this list and the only reason it is on this list is because of Sydney Sweeney’s looks during its promotion. The Sony Marvel film is the biggest disaster...
7. Madame Web (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Madame Web the film doesn’t deserve to be on this list and the only reason it is on this list is because of Sydney Sweeney’s looks during its promotion. The Sony Marvel film is the biggest disaster...
- 5/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Max has released the trailer for the dramedy feature ‘Am I Ok?’ starring Dakota Johnson.
The movie follows lifelong friends Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) navigating the changes in their paths after Jane plans a move to London, leading Lucy to reveal a secret about herself.
Lucy, who is socially awkward, discovers her attraction to women after failing to find a connection with the guys she dates. This leads to Jane helping her figure out her love life.
Directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, the movie also stars Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael and Notaro.
Also in trailers – “There’s no reason for you to stay here…” New trailer drops for Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga’
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022.
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The movie follows lifelong friends Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) navigating the changes in their paths after Jane plans a move to London, leading Lucy to reveal a secret about herself.
Lucy, who is socially awkward, discovers her attraction to women after failing to find a connection with the guys she dates. This leads to Jane helping her figure out her love life.
Directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, the movie also stars Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael and Notaro.
Also in trailers – “There’s no reason for you to stay here…” New trailer drops for Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga’
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022.
The post Dakota Johnson stars in trailer for ‘Am I Ok?’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 5/24/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s entry into the MCU was one of those iconic moments in superhero cinema, that Sony badly wants to recreate. If it were up to them, the Tom Rothman-led studio would have reunited the three heroes once again in the hopes of making another $2 billion phenomenon. Marvel’s constant objection to this plan may have forced Sony to consider another option for Maguire and Garfield.
Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home | Marvel Studios
According to reports, Sony is set to bring back the previous Spider-Man actors into the Ssu. It could mean that both Maguire and Garfield may get their own movies and appear in Ssu’s multiversal adventures.
Industry Insider Says Sony Wants Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the Ssu Multiverse Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home...
Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home | Marvel Studios
According to reports, Sony is set to bring back the previous Spider-Man actors into the Ssu. It could mean that both Maguire and Garfield may get their own movies and appear in Ssu’s multiversal adventures.
Industry Insider Says Sony Wants Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the Ssu Multiverse Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home...
- 5/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The MCU flicks may not impress moviegoers that much anymore, but they still have a chance to get some hype from online viewers, however bad they might initially be.
Marvel’s recent big failure, Madame Web, surely didn’t have its best time during the theatrical run back in February, but it seems to be in a much better position now that the movie made its way to Netflix a couple of weeks ago.
As expected, Madame Web’s poor reviews and underperformance in the box office didn’t stop it from getting into the streaming’s top 10 chart quite soon after the digital release.
According to the latest data provided by FlixPatrol, Madame Web is holding a second place at Netflix’s top, competing only with the Blake Lively starrer comedy thriller A Simple Favour that to-date is the streaming’s most-watched movie.
It still won’t come as...
Marvel’s recent big failure, Madame Web, surely didn’t have its best time during the theatrical run back in February, but it seems to be in a much better position now that the movie made its way to Netflix a couple of weeks ago.
As expected, Madame Web’s poor reviews and underperformance in the box office didn’t stop it from getting into the streaming’s top 10 chart quite soon after the digital release.
According to the latest data provided by FlixPatrol, Madame Web is holding a second place at Netflix’s top, competing only with the Blake Lively starrer comedy thriller A Simple Favour that to-date is the streaming’s most-watched movie.
It still won’t come as...
- 5/23/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Life’s a (permanent) beach for Pedro Pascal in a new Corona commercial titled “La Vida Más Fina (The Finest Life),” a play on the beer’s tagline “La Cerveza Más Fina.”
“I, Tonya” filmmaker Craig Gillespie directs the outrageous short film that captures Pascal wandering through bars, restaurants, and town centers as sand, flora, and fauna beckon him back to the beach. It’s very much a fantasy sequence considering the busy actor has no actual time to vacation.
Pascal will appear in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” Ari Aster’s “Eddington,” and soon make his Marvel debut in the new “Fantastic Four.” Plus, he’s back for “The Last of Us” Season 2 — find a first look here. Oh, and did we mention that Pascal also is teaming up with Dakota Johnson for Celine Song’s romance drama “Materialists”?
He’s cheers-ing to that one. Pascal told GQ that...
“I, Tonya” filmmaker Craig Gillespie directs the outrageous short film that captures Pascal wandering through bars, restaurants, and town centers as sand, flora, and fauna beckon him back to the beach. It’s very much a fantasy sequence considering the busy actor has no actual time to vacation.
Pascal will appear in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” Ari Aster’s “Eddington,” and soon make his Marvel debut in the new “Fantastic Four.” Plus, he’s back for “The Last of Us” Season 2 — find a first look here. Oh, and did we mention that Pascal also is teaming up with Dakota Johnson for Celine Song’s romance drama “Materialists”?
He’s cheers-ing to that one. Pascal told GQ that...
- 5/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“The Witcher” Season 4 Gets First Look
The journey continues. Netflix has released the first-look images for its upcoming fourth season of “The Witcher,” with Liam Hemsworth now in the starring role.
Hemsworth takes over as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill, who announced he would be stepping down after the show’s third season, which was released on the streamer in two parts last summer.
Per the official description, the fourth season will follow Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) as they “are faced with traversing the war-ravaged Continent and its many demons apart from each other. If they can embrace and lead the groups of misfits they find themselves in, they have a chance of surviving the baptism of fire and finding one another again.”
Watch the Season 4 First Look for “The Witcher” below:
Netflix recently announced a Season 5 renewal for the popular fantasy series, which is...
The journey continues. Netflix has released the first-look images for its upcoming fourth season of “The Witcher,” with Liam Hemsworth now in the starring role.
Hemsworth takes over as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill, who announced he would be stepping down after the show’s third season, which was released on the streamer in two parts last summer.
Per the official description, the fourth season will follow Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) as they “are faced with traversing the war-ravaged Continent and its many demons apart from each other. If they can embrace and lead the groups of misfits they find themselves in, they have a chance of surviving the baptism of fire and finding one another again.”
Watch the Season 4 First Look for “The Witcher” below:
Netflix recently announced a Season 5 renewal for the popular fantasy series, which is...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
As the Television Academy continues to review submissions, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will see at least 17 of its 20 guest hosts of Season 49 listed on the Emmy ballot in the guest acting race, the highest number of the past five seasons.
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Madame Web finds a huge audience on Netflix, proving people can never look away from a dumpster fire
It’s safe to say that Madame Web was a bit of a disaster; not only did the Marvel movie get absolutely eviscerated by critics, but it was also a certified box office bomb, grossing just $100.3 million worldwide. That said, sometimes it’s hard to look away from a disaster, and I suspect that’s why audiences have been flocking to Madame Web now that it’s streaming on Netflix.
Madame Web has made it to Netflix’s Top Ten list for the week of May 13-19, taking the top spot on the U.S. chart. As for the global chart, the film is sitting pretty at second place, just behind Mother of the Bride. The film has been viewed 10.8 million times during that period, which equates to 20.8 million viewing hours. Judging by the reaction on social media, most are curious to see if the movie really is as bad...
Madame Web has made it to Netflix’s Top Ten list for the week of May 13-19, taking the top spot on the U.S. chart. As for the global chart, the film is sitting pretty at second place, just behind Mother of the Bride. The film has been viewed 10.8 million times during that period, which equates to 20.8 million viewing hours. Judging by the reaction on social media, most are curious to see if the movie really is as bad...
- 5/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Luke Macfarlane isn’t the only Amish stud at Lifetime: Ryan McPartlin (Chuck, L.A.’s Finest) will star in and executive-produce the cabler’s Ripped from the Headlines movie Amish Affair, premiering Saturday, July 6 at 8/7c.
In the film, “Hannah (played by Upload’s Mackenize Cardwell) moves in with a charismatic Amish leader, Aaron (McPartlin), to help with his ailing wife,” reads the official synopsis. “Seeking refuge after leaving her Amish community, Hannah is grateful to Aaron and his wife for opening their home to her and giving her work but as she tends to her household chores,...
In the film, “Hannah (played by Upload’s Mackenize Cardwell) moves in with a charismatic Amish leader, Aaron (McPartlin), to help with his ailing wife,” reads the official synopsis. “Seeking refuge after leaving her Amish community, Hannah is grateful to Aaron and his wife for opening their home to her and giving her work but as she tends to her household chores,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Dakota Johnson stars as a closeted lesbian entering the queer dating pool in Am I Ok?, a dramedy set to arrive June 6 on Max. Am I Ok?, a film directed by married duo Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, traces the close friendship between Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Sonoya Mizuno), and the hysteria that ensues after the two reveal life-changing secrets. Jane announces that she’s moving from Los Angeles to London for a work opportunity, and Lucy, after toying with a “How to know if you’re a lesbian” online quiz,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
“Am I Ok?” Is a new comedy-drama feature, directed by Tig Notaro, starring Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon and Sean Hayes streaming June 6, 2024 on Max:
“…’Lucy’ and ‘Jane’ have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other.
“But when Jane announces she’s moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret.
“As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos…”
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“…’Lucy’ and ‘Jane’ have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other.
“But when Jane announces she’s moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret.
“As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos…”
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- 5/20/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Dakota Johnson is figuring out what she wants from her dating life after admitting she’s interested in women in the first trailer for Am I Ok?
Max announced Monday that the dramedy feature from co-directors Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne is set to launch on the streaming service June 6 after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022. Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael and Notaro round out the cast.
Am I Ok? centers on lifelong friends Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) navigating the changes in their paths after Jane plans a move to London, leading Lucy to reveal a secret about herself.
While encouraging Johnson to come out of her shell, Mizuno says in the trailer, “You try 20 different flavors of ice cream before you settle on a single scoop.” This leads Johnson to respond, “Ice cream is different than vagina.”
Notaro and Allynne,...
Max announced Monday that the dramedy feature from co-directors Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne is set to launch on the streaming service June 6 after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022. Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael and Notaro round out the cast.
Am I Ok? centers on lifelong friends Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) navigating the changes in their paths after Jane plans a move to London, leading Lucy to reveal a secret about herself.
While encouraging Johnson to come out of her shell, Mizuno says in the trailer, “You try 20 different flavors of ice cream before you settle on a single scoop.” This leads Johnson to respond, “Ice cream is different than vagina.”
Notaro and Allynne,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"There's no timeline to figuring it out." Max has unveiled an official trailer for the indie film Am I Ok?, which is finally getting released this year. This one originally premiered back in 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival to mostly positive reviews. It's an LGBTQ self-discovery romantic comedy where a woman starts to figure out she's a lesbian and tries dating one of her best friends. Max will stream Am I Ok?, co-directed by Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne, starting in June. Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she will be moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos. Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, and with Sonoya Mizuno as Jane, plus Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Photograph by Courtesy of Max Brace yourselves for a wild ride through the ups and downs of female friendship! Am I Ok?, the critically acclaimed film that wowed audiences at Sundance, is finally making its way to Max on June 6th. This isn’t your average chick flick. Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno deliver powerhouse performances as Lucy and Jane, best friends whose relationship gets a serious reality check when a long-held secret comes to light. Think awkward encounters, emotional breakdowns, and maybe even a dance-off or two. Co-directed by the hilarious Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, Am I Ok? is a refreshing and relatable take on love, loss, and figuring out who you really are. Whether you’re single, coupled up, or somewhere in between, this movie is guaranteed to hit you right in the feels.
So clear your calendars for June 6th and get ready to experience a...
So clear your calendars for June 6th and get ready to experience a...
- 5/20/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Dakota Johnson has had a tough 2024. The actress stars in “Madame Web,” which might go down as one of the worst films of the year. Hell, the publicity tour was far more entertaining than the actual film. But coming next month is a film that might serve as a bit of a palate cleanser, “Am I Ok?”
Read More: ‘Am I Ok?’ Review: Dakota Johnson & Sonoya Mizuno Find True Love In A Heartwarming Coming Out Tale [Sundance]
As seen in the trailer for “Am I Ok?” the film tells the story of a 30-something woman who is terrible at finding love.
Continue reading ‘Am I Ok?’ Trailer: Dakota Johnson & Sonoya Mizuno Star In New Comedy From Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allyne at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Am I Ok?’ Review: Dakota Johnson & Sonoya Mizuno Find True Love In A Heartwarming Coming Out Tale [Sundance]
As seen in the trailer for “Am I Ok?” the film tells the story of a 30-something woman who is terrible at finding love.
Continue reading ‘Am I Ok?’ Trailer: Dakota Johnson & Sonoya Mizuno Star In New Comedy From Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allyne at The Playlist.
- 5/20/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Dakota Johnson is asking herself what we all have at one time or another: “Am I Ok?”
Johnson stars in the simply titled feature that premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Tig Notaro co-directs with her wife and fellow comedian Stephanie Allynne from a semi-autobiographical script written by Lauren Pomerantz.
Johnson stars as 30something Lucy who realizes she is a lesbian just as her best friend Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) announces she’s moving from Los Angeles to London for work. As Lucy’s life is upended, she’s suddenly floating through a queer dating pool without the life raft of Jane.
Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, and Sean Hayes also star, along with co-director Notaro.
Screenwriter Pomerantz told Entertainment Weekly that “Am I Ok?” began as a “friendship movie” centered on her actual best friend Jessica Elbaum, who serves as a producer on the film. However, the feature became a coming-out dramedy instead.
Johnson stars in the simply titled feature that premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Tig Notaro co-directs with her wife and fellow comedian Stephanie Allynne from a semi-autobiographical script written by Lauren Pomerantz.
Johnson stars as 30something Lucy who realizes she is a lesbian just as her best friend Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) announces she’s moving from Los Angeles to London for work. As Lucy’s life is upended, she’s suddenly floating through a queer dating pool without the life raft of Jane.
Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, and Sean Hayes also star, along with co-director Notaro.
Screenwriter Pomerantz told Entertainment Weekly that “Am I Ok?” began as a “friendship movie” centered on her actual best friend Jessica Elbaum, who serves as a producer on the film. However, the feature became a coming-out dramedy instead.
- 5/20/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Premiering way back some 27 months ago at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, we’ve been curious what happened to Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s directorial feature debut Am I Ok?. Led by Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, Sean Hayes, and Notaro, Max has now unveiled it’ll arrive on June 6 and has debuted a new trailer.
Here’s the synopsis: “Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she’s moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos.”
Jake Kring-Schreifels said in his review, “A romantic comedy that functions best as a fable of friendship and self-reflection, Am I Ok? is the kind of lightweight, amiable movie that just barely earns...
Here’s the synopsis: “Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she’s moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos.”
Jake Kring-Schreifels said in his review, “A romantic comedy that functions best as a fable of friendship and self-reflection, Am I Ok? is the kind of lightweight, amiable movie that just barely earns...
- 5/20/2024
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
This week, Ott platforms have added a plethora of exciting movies and shows to their catalog. Here are some of the most anticipated new releases:
Bollywood Movies
Madgaon Express (Prime Video): Kunal Khemu’s directorial debut, a comedy film starring Avinash Tiwari, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (Jio Cinema): A romantic drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Laxman Utekar. Bastar: The Naxal Story (ZEE5): An action thriller starring Adah Sharma, directed by Sudipto Sen.
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Hollywood Movies
Madam Web (Netflix): Marvel’s superhero film starring Dakota Johnson, now available after its theatrical release. Godzilla Kong: The New Empire (Prime Video): A sci-fi thriller and part of the popular monster series, directed by Adam Wingard. Copshop (Lionsgate Play): An action thriller starring Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo.
Bollywood Movies
Madgaon Express (Prime Video): Kunal Khemu’s directorial debut, a comedy film starring Avinash Tiwari, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (Jio Cinema): A romantic drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Laxman Utekar. Bastar: The Naxal Story (ZEE5): An action thriller starring Adah Sharma, directed by Sudipto Sen.
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Hollywood Movies
Madam Web (Netflix): Marvel’s superhero film starring Dakota Johnson, now available after its theatrical release. Godzilla Kong: The New Empire (Prime Video): A sci-fi thriller and part of the popular monster series, directed by Adam Wingard. Copshop (Lionsgate Play): An action thriller starring Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo.
- 5/20/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
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Live from New York … it’s finally time for another episode of Saturday Night Live. SNL will return to Studio 8H as usual for its finale this weekend. Following the last few months of episodes with Ramy Youssef, Jacob Elordi, Dakota Johnson, Ayo Edebiri, and Saturday Night Live...
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Live from New York … it’s finally time for another episode of Saturday Night Live. SNL will return to Studio 8H as usual for its finale this weekend. Following the last few months of episodes with Ramy Youssef, Jacob Elordi, Dakota Johnson, Ayo Edebiri, and Saturday Night Live...
- 5/17/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
In a move that may come as a relief to some but a surprise to others, Sony has reportedly canceled another Spider-Man-related project. After the Spider-Man spinoff Silk from Amazon became the center of controversy at the streamer, and Madame Web tanked badly at the box office, Sony allegedly decided to shelve the project.
Spider-Man spinoff project Silk | Marvel Database
While some fans lament the cancellation of Silk, others believe it’s essential to consider Sony’s recent track record and the potential benefits of this move. Considering back-to-back box office disappointments and disastrous projects under the banner, netizens believe Sony’s decision might be a smart move.
Sony has Reportedly Canceled Spider-Man Spinoff, Silk
After previously announcing the development of a Spider-Man spinoff Silk in 2022, as a collaboration between Sony’s Spider-Verse team and Amazon Studios, the former allegedly decided to cancel the project. According to reports from Deadline,...
Spider-Man spinoff project Silk | Marvel Database
While some fans lament the cancellation of Silk, others believe it’s essential to consider Sony’s recent track record and the potential benefits of this move. Considering back-to-back box office disappointments and disastrous projects under the banner, netizens believe Sony’s decision might be a smart move.
Sony has Reportedly Canceled Spider-Man Spinoff, Silk
After previously announcing the development of a Spider-Man spinoff Silk in 2022, as a collaboration between Sony’s Spider-Verse team and Amazon Studios, the former allegedly decided to cancel the project. According to reports from Deadline,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
"Madame Web," released on Abraham Lincoln's birthday, frustrated audiences everywhere with its bizarre scripting, its lack of action, its weirdly unmotivated villain, and its staunch refusal to depict its lead characters actually turning into the superheroines they were destined to become. The title character was Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) a New York paramedic in 2003 who discovers she has clairvoyant powers. She traces the origin of her powers back to her birth in the Amazon rainforests, where a rare, mystical spider bit her pregnant mother. Her powers also bring her inexplicably into the company of three New York teenagers who will all become Spider-Women someday -- but not in this film.
Chasing the quartet is Spider-Man (Tahar Rahim), or rather an evil precursor to Spider-Man who has the same super-strength, the same costume, the same wall-crawling powers, and who shares Madame Web's talent for clairvoyance. He has seen a...
Chasing the quartet is Spider-Man (Tahar Rahim), or rather an evil precursor to Spider-Man who has the same super-strength, the same costume, the same wall-crawling powers, and who shares Madame Web's talent for clairvoyance. He has seen a...
- 5/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Is it time to #RestoreTheMadameWebVerse?
With 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and only $100.3 million at the worldwide box office, we doubt it, but Madame Web is proving to be a hit on Netflix. After debuting on the streaming service earlier this week, Sony's Marvel Comics adaptation has hit #1 on the streamer's "Top 10 Movies" list.
Were people just curious to see how bad it really is or did fans who watched Madame Web in theaters simply want to relive those many meme-worthy moments? We don't know. Either way, it's led to the movie being a hit on Netflix!
"It’s so hard to get movies made, and in these big movies that get made — and it’s even starting to happen with the little ones, which is what’s really freaking me out — decisions are being made by committees, and art does not do well when it’s made by committee," Dakota Johnson...
With 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and only $100.3 million at the worldwide box office, we doubt it, but Madame Web is proving to be a hit on Netflix. After debuting on the streaming service earlier this week, Sony's Marvel Comics adaptation has hit #1 on the streamer's "Top 10 Movies" list.
Were people just curious to see how bad it really is or did fans who watched Madame Web in theaters simply want to relive those many meme-worthy moments? We don't know. Either way, it's led to the movie being a hit on Netflix!
"It’s so hard to get movies made, and in these big movies that get made — and it’s even starting to happen with the little ones, which is what’s really freaking me out — decisions are being made by committees, and art does not do well when it’s made by committee," Dakota Johnson...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Dakota Johnson rose to prominence in the Fifty Shades trilogy and captured audiences’ interest as an actress. She has gone on to star in small-budget indie darlings such as Our Friend, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and The Lost Daughter. The actress recently transitioned into the superhero genre with Madame Web.
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb in Madame Web
Unfortunately, the film turned out to be mediocre and a big box office bomb. Marvel fans deemed it one of the worst entries in the franchise, and they have mocked several unintentionally funny moments in the film. But it seems all that chatter about the film has boosted its interest among general audiences as the film has shot to Number 1 on the Netflix charts.
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Dominates Netflix Charts Despite Being a Flop
People seem to have got a kick out of watching Madame Web...
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb in Madame Web
Unfortunately, the film turned out to be mediocre and a big box office bomb. Marvel fans deemed it one of the worst entries in the franchise, and they have mocked several unintentionally funny moments in the film. But it seems all that chatter about the film has boosted its interest among general audiences as the film has shot to Number 1 on the Netflix charts.
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Dominates Netflix Charts Despite Being a Flop
People seem to have got a kick out of watching Madame Web...
- 5/16/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jake Gyllenhaal leaves Marcello Hernandez asleep in his chair while waiting for a yearbook signature in the promo for this season’s Saturday Night Live finale.
When castmember Hernandez approaches Gyllenhaal in the clip, the actor is seated in an empty Studio 8H practicing his lines.
“It’s so cool that you’re hosting the finale,” Hernandez says. “Do you mind signing my SNL yearbook?”
Gyllenhaal enthusiastically agrees and promptly bores Hernandez to sleep during a montage of his philosophizing over what to write. When he finally finishes, Hernandez jolts awake only to find Gyllenhaal has written rather simplistically “B kewl” and signed his name incorrectly, “Jack.”
“Whatever,” Hernandez says as Gyllenhaal exits. “It’s a fake yearbook for a promo anyway.”
Gyllenhaal will host this week’s season 49 finale with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. This will mark his third time hosting, after stints in 2007 and 2022.
This season has featured a star-studded lineup of hosts,...
When castmember Hernandez approaches Gyllenhaal in the clip, the actor is seated in an empty Studio 8H practicing his lines.
“It’s so cool that you’re hosting the finale,” Hernandez says. “Do you mind signing my SNL yearbook?”
Gyllenhaal enthusiastically agrees and promptly bores Hernandez to sleep during a montage of his philosophizing over what to write. When he finally finishes, Hernandez jolts awake only to find Gyllenhaal has written rather simplistically “B kewl” and signed his name incorrectly, “Jack.”
“Whatever,” Hernandez says as Gyllenhaal exits. “It’s a fake yearbook for a promo anyway.”
Gyllenhaal will host this week’s season 49 finale with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. This will mark his third time hosting, after stints in 2007 and 2022.
This season has featured a star-studded lineup of hosts,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Scott might have the most thankless part in Madame Web. He exists simply to share the screen with a listless Dakota Johnson and trade expository dialogue about how her character Cassie Webb doesn’t like children or anything related to family—obnoxious signposts to give the movie something like a character arc. Cast to bring the good will he earned playing wholesome snarks in Party Down and Parks and Recreation, Scott delivers his lines with a wry reserve that feels like resignation.
And yet, Scott’s mere presence in the film gives Madame Web an important quality lacking in all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances. Because Scott isn’t playing any guy who shows way too much concern for his co-worker’s disinterest in being a mother; he’s playing Ben Parker, beloved and ill-fated uncle to Peter Parker.
Save for some monographed luggage in Spider-Man: Far From Home...
And yet, Scott’s mere presence in the film gives Madame Web an important quality lacking in all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances. Because Scott isn’t playing any guy who shows way too much concern for his co-worker’s disinterest in being a mother; he’s playing Ben Parker, beloved and ill-fated uncle to Peter Parker.
Save for some monographed luggage in Spider-Man: Far From Home...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
It looks like the wedding bells are quite near but Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly creating some problems in her ex Chris Martin’s wedding planning with Marvel actress, Dakota Johnson. Martin has been in a long-time relationship with Johnson and now, the pair are getting serious about their marriage.
Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts in the MCU.
While things have gone smoothly, a new report hints at some trouble, which is none other than the former’s “bossy” attitude. What’s more troubling is the fact that her approach is now ticking off the Madame Web star.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Alleged ‘Bossy’ Attitude Creates Trouble in Her Ex’s Wedding Planning With Dakota Johnson
Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson reportedly enjoy a great relationship, backed by frequent tea-spillers. However, it may sometimes get overwhelming as the former often tries to take the upper hand. According to an insider via Radar Online,...
Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts in the MCU.
While things have gone smoothly, a new report hints at some trouble, which is none other than the former’s “bossy” attitude. What’s more troubling is the fact that her approach is now ticking off the Madame Web star.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Alleged ‘Bossy’ Attitude Creates Trouble in Her Ex’s Wedding Planning With Dakota Johnson
Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson reportedly enjoy a great relationship, backed by frequent tea-spillers. However, it may sometimes get overwhelming as the former often tries to take the upper hand. According to an insider via Radar Online,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Madame Web always had a steep hill to climb after becoming meme-fodder immediately after the release of its first (and only) trailer, but right from the opening scene with Cassie's mother in the Amazon researching spiders just before she died, it was clear that Sony Pictures' latest Ssu movie was... probably not going to be a big hit.
To be fair, Madame Web did end up surpassing (just about) the $100 million mark worldwide, but with a reported budget of around $80 - $100 million, and an abysmal 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, we can't imagine seeing much more from Miss Web and her teenage Spider-Women pals anytime soon.
Some felt the movie wasn't quite as bad as it was made out to be, while others were of the opinion that it crossed into so bad it's good territory.
We didn't review Madame Web here on Cbm when it was released in theaters, but if you're interested,...
To be fair, Madame Web did end up surpassing (just about) the $100 million mark worldwide, but with a reported budget of around $80 - $100 million, and an abysmal 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, we can't imagine seeing much more from Miss Web and her teenage Spider-Women pals anytime soon.
Some felt the movie wasn't quite as bad as it was made out to be, while others were of the opinion that it crossed into so bad it's good territory.
We didn't review Madame Web here on Cbm when it was released in theaters, but if you're interested,...
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Nicolas Cage will once again play Spider-Man Noir, but this time in a live-action series.
Cage is set to star in the live-action show “Noir,” which has been ordered to series at MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video. The series will debut domestically on MGM+’s linear channel followed by a global launch on Prime Video. Variety exclusively reported the series was in development in February 2023, though Cage was not attached at that time.
The announcement was made ahead of Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday.
“Expanding the Marvel universe with ‘Noir’ is a uniquely special opportunity and we are honored to bring
this series to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios. “The extremely talented Nicolas Cage is an ideal choice for our new superhero and the
accomplished producing team with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal,...
Cage is set to star in the live-action show “Noir,” which has been ordered to series at MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video. The series will debut domestically on MGM+’s linear channel followed by a global launch on Prime Video. Variety exclusively reported the series was in development in February 2023, though Cage was not attached at that time.
The announcement was made ahead of Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday.
“Expanding the Marvel universe with ‘Noir’ is a uniquely special opportunity and we are honored to bring
this series to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios. “The extremely talented Nicolas Cage is an ideal choice for our new superhero and the
accomplished producing team with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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