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Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi is best known for her 2017 Golden Bear-winning film On Body and Soul, where an unlikely pair of characters met in a dream and, as deer, fell in love. This remarkably tender Berlinale winner is, in many ways, the precursor to Enyedi’s newest film, notwithstanding the fact that in-between came The Story of My Wife (2021), a period drama of an obsessive love affair starring Léa Seydoux. Not to say the latter is irrelevant: the English-language debut allowed Enyedi to expand the details of her singular worlds beyond language and cement herself as a European auteur to whom actors flock. While Silent Friend stars the indomitable Tony Leung...

Thailand’s Oscar entry “A Useful Ghost,” Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s debut feature which is having its North American premiere at Toronto, has sold to a raft of territories for Brussels-based company Best Friend Forever.

The film bowed at Cannes Critics’ Week this year and won the Grand Prize. Best Friend Forever has closed deals for HBO Europe (Eastern and Central Europe), Latin America (Gluon), Japan (Sundae), Germany & Austria (Little Dream Pictures), Benelux (Vedette Film), Spain (YouPlanet), Iceland (Bio Paradis), Greece (Neo Films), Portugal (Motelx), Hungaria (Cinefil), Taiwan (Filmware International), Indonesia (Falcon Pictures), Vietnam (June Contents) and to Eagle International for Airlines. U.K., Scandinavia, South Korea and Australia, among other territories, are in discussions.

“A Useful Ghost” earned stellar reviews at Cannes, and has already sold to Cineverse for North American distribution and Jhr Films for France.

The film tells the story of March, who is mourning his wife Nat...

Beautiful, elusive and peppered with provocative nuggets about the nature of life and our place in it, Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is the Venice Film Festival’s parting gift to all those who have lasted the distance. Festival press shorthand has dubbed it “the tree film” — its central motif is a magnificent gingko tree, while its primary setting is the botanical garden surrounding Marburg’s university – but this falls so far short of what it is that it’s a kind of in-joke. This is a film about science, but it is told as poetry.

Gingko trees are either male or female. As a female with no corresponding male to help it bear fruit, this lush queen of the garden is an arboreal metaphor for the film’s human characters, who can talk about trees but not about their own loneliness. The gingko is also the subject of study by a neuroscientist,...

The philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once said that “if a lion could speak, we could not understand him.” That our references and experiences of the world are so different that even a shared language could not allow humans to commune with an animal.

In Ildikó Enyedi’s “Silent Friend,” communication between plants and people lies far beyond words, but it is perhaps possible to connect with them more profoundly than we previously assumed. Her cinema has never been content with surfaces, instead preferring to peer beneath the everyday

Never a filmmaker content with surfaces, her Enyedi has always been about peering underneath the everyday and finding something curious. Her 2017 Golden Bear winner “On Body and Soul” married tenderness with surrealism in a love story set around, of all places, a slaughterhouse, while “The Story of My Wife” wrestled with love blossoming out of initial callous indifference. Her latest, “Silent Friend,” premiering...

On Thursday September 4 2025, Bravo broadcasts The Real Housewives of Miami!

Navigating Friend Ships Season 7 Episode 14 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Real Housewives of Miami,” titled “Navigating Friend Ships,” promises to bring plenty of drama and emotion. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Miami, the episode will explore the complexities of relationships among the housewives as they navigate their personal lives and friendships.

In this episode, Lisa is feeling the pressure regarding her future with Jody. The tension between them is palpable, and viewers will see Lisa push for answers about what lies ahead. This moment of vulnerability could lead to important decisions that could change their relationship dynamic.

Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, is hornier than ever. The much-teased record was released today alongside the scintillating video for its second track, “Tears,” featuring Colman Domingo in drag.

The video opens with Carpenter, dressed to kill in a pale blue skirt suit and sun hat, waking up on the ground from a car crash with her seemingly dead boyfriend in the driver’s seat. She soon stumbles her way toward an incredibly abandoned-looking house in the middle of nowhere and when peeking through the door glimpses...

As Jackie heads back to the rodeo for “My Life With the Walter Boys” Season 2, she not only learns more about the brothers who changed her life but also uncovers new territory within herself.

This season the love triangle still persists, but Jackie, Alex and Cole are all different people just one summer later. Alex has turned rancher; Cole has his nose in the books; and Jackie is running for Student Council president.

The Netflix coming-of-age series has a cult following among its Gen Z fanbase, and its soundtrack reflects that. Season 2 features hits like Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” and Gracie Abrams’ “Let It Happen.” The school...

Sabrina Carpenter teased her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, revealing that those who weren’t fans of the risqué nature of her Short n’ Sweet album may not like her newest project.

In a teaser clip shared Thursday from her CBS Mornings appearance on Friday, Carpenter opened up about what fans can expect for her seventh studio album.

“The album is not for any pearl clutchers,” the pop star told Gayle King of her Man’s Best Friend album, which will be released Aug. 29.

However, she did insist that some of her more skeptical listeners may find joy in her new songs. “But I also think that even pearl clutchers can listen to an album like that in their own solitude and find something that makes them smirk and chuckle to themselves,” Carpenter continued.

After King noted that Carpenter’s new songs are just as “sexual” as they are “powerful” and “vulnerable,...

Charity Angél Dawson has announced that she has withdrawn from the upcoming Broadway revival of Ragtime due to an injury. The Waitress star was due to begin rehearsals for Lincoln Center's upcoming production of the musical, but has since dropped out after the injury has flared up. "I will not be joining the cast of Ragtime after all," she shared. "This injury has flared up ... I couldn't walk the other day. I can't sit up straight right now. It hurts to stand for more than a minute." Dawson announced the news in an Instagram video, sharing that the production had been very supportive of her leading up to rehearsals beginning.

On Wednesday August 6 2025, Nick Jr broadcasts Vida the Vet!

Otto’s Fancy Friend; Fergie’s Wobbly Wheel Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Vida the Vet,” titled “Otto’s Fancy Friend; Fergie’s Wobbly Wheel,” promises to bring fun and important lessons for young viewers. This episode will air on Nick Jr. and features two main storylines that focus on friendship and problem-solving.

In the first part of the episode, Otto the dog feels worried about his friend Sylvie the caterpillar. Sylvie is about to transform into a butterfly, and Otto fears that she will become too fancy to be friends with him. This storyline explores themes of self-acceptance and the importance of true friendship. As Otto navigates his feelings, he learns that friendship is about more than appearances.

The second part of the episode centers around Fergie, who loves to show off her skills in her wheelchair.

Brussels-based company Best Friend Forever has acquired international rights to Valentyn Vasyanovych’s “To the Victory!” in the run up to its world premiere at Toronto.

Set to bow in Toronto’s Platform competitive section, “To the Victory!” is set in a new future and stars Vasyanovych as the film’s protagonist as a director who is out of work in post-war Ukraine.

Weaving fiction and some autobiographical elements, the film sees the filmmaker grappling with the absence of his wife and daughter who’ve built a new life in Vienna. Confused and restless, he’s convinced that things will get better.

The critically acclaimed filmmaker previously won best film at Venice Horizons with ‘Atlantis’ in 2019, and was back on the Lido with “Reflection” which competed in 2022.

Vasyanovych shot “To the Victory!” in Kiev during the war and faced numerous challenges, including frequent power outages.

“Before the war began, I...

Celine Song is now working on the reported My Best Friend's Wedding sequel. The 1997 film is a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts, following the story of a woman who realizes that she's in love with her long-time best friend — who has just gotten engaged — and seeks to dismantle his wedding.

Dermot Mulroney starred opposite Roberts in the film, and just this week, he spoke about the prospect of a My Best Friend's Wedding sequel. According to the actor, he thinks that "lawyers were talking" about the sequel, but claimed to know nothing very specific about it.

However, as per Collider, the My Best Friend's Wedding sequel now has Celine Song on board. Sony is looking to produce the film, with Song as the screenwriter. The movie is still in "very early development," according to Collider.

What Celine Song's Involvement Means For The My Best Friend's Wedding Sequel It Is...

On Wednesday July 30 2025, Nick Jr broadcasts Vida the Vet!

Otto’s Fancy Friend Season 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Vida the Vet,” titled “Otto’s Fancy Friend,” promises to bring excitement and new adventures to the charming world of Sweetwood. In this episode, ten-year-old Vida and her pet hamster, Popcorn, continue their mission of caring for woodland creatures. The bond between Vida and her furry friends is sure to warm hearts as they navigate the challenges of animal care.

In “Otto’s Fancy Friend,” Vida meets a new character named Otto, who has a pet that is quite different from the usual woodland animals. This special pet brings a touch of fancy to the story, and Vida is eager to learn how to care for it. The episode explores themes of friendship and understanding, showing how different animals can have unique needs and personalities.

As Vida and Popcorn work...

Gracie Abrams is back on the road in North America for her The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour!

The 25-year-old singer performed to two sold out crowds in Boston this week at Td Garden.

She is set to continue on Saturday (July 226) in Toronto, before heading to New York City for two shows at Madison Square Garden. Gracie will also head to Los Angeles, Denver and Mexico City, with festival performances including Lollapalooza, Osheaga Festival and Outside Lands.

As her concert tour continues, we’ve got the updated set list in full right here!

Keep reading to find out more…

Related: Gracie Abrams & Paul Mescal Are ‘True Lovebirds,’ Insider Says While Giving Update on Their Relationship!

The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour Setlist

1. Risk

2. Blowing Smoke

3. 21

4. I Love You, I’m Sorry

5. Where do we go now?

6. Death Wish

7. Normal Thing

8. Friend

9. Mess It Up

10. Packing It Up

11. Full machine...

In celebration of the show’s 40th anniversary, Disney Entertainment Television announced on Friday that fans of “The Golden Girls” can look forward to exclusive themed merchandise and experiences across the country, starting on the official Golden Girls Day, Wednesday, July 30, with nationwide events that will feature curated experiences from Zero Waste Daniel, themed beverages from Nocking Point Wines, treats from Yogurtland, and limited-edition merchandise from Brick Craft, Candier, and Furbish Studio.

Debuting September 14, 1985 on NBC and created by Susan Harris, “The Golden Girls” captivated audiences for seven memorable seasons, with the series’ theme song and lyrics becoming an enduring anthem for generations of fans.

The series followed four vibrant friends sharing life and laughter in Miami: strong-willed Dorothy Zbornak (Bea Arthur), sweetly naive Rose Nylund (Betty White), flirtatious Blanche Devereaux (Rue McClanahan) and wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty).

Though their distinctive personalities occasionally clashed, their enduring friendship — celebrated in...

Production has begun at last on the third and likely final season of Max’s Euphoria. Much has changed in regards to who will return in front of the camera in the three years since the second season premiered.

Find everything we know about Euphoria Season 3 below:

When will Euphoria Season 3 come out?

At the Wells Fargo Tmt Summit, Jb Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming for HBO/Max parent Warner Bros. Discovery, confirmed that the series starring Zendaya is targeting a 2026 return. An exact date has not yet been announced.

Has Euphoria Season 3 gone into production?

Yes, the third season has started production as of Feb. 10, 2025. Season 3 is currently shooting in Los Angeles.

Who is coming back for Euphoria Season 3?

Zendaya will return to reprise her role of Rue Bennett, as will Hunter Schafer in her role as Jules Vaughn.

L-r: Zendaya and Hunter Schafer in ‘Euphoria’ Courtesy of Max

Eric Dane,...

One of Sylvester Stallone’s most underrated action flicks of the 1980s has to be Cobra, directed by George P. Cosmatos. Coming off the massive success of Rambo: First Blood Part II, Cobra was a solid box office hit in its own right, earning $48 million domestically (in 1986 dollars) and around $112 million overseas. Still, compared to the previous year’s Rambo sequel, it was seen as a disappointment. In fact, when I attended a Stallone masterclass at TIFF a few years ago, Sly himself expressed regret over how the film turned out, saying:

“Cobra, to me, was half-baked. I could have done better, but I wasn’t concentrating enough. I felt like that’s something I should have directed, and I didn’t—and I regret that. That’s one thing about making movies—aside from watching your hairline recede—you go, ‘God, why didn’t I try harder?’”

Despite Stallone’s misgivings,...

Exploring Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly’s Relationship Timeline (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s romance has been one of a kind, filled with intense passion, love, and heartbreak. Ever since they first met in early 2020, their journey has been filled with passion, emotional upheaval, and now, the joy of parenthood. Even though their love story hasn’t gone the usual route, they are still connected despite their splits and reconciliations.

When Did Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly First Meet?

It all started on the sets of Midnight in the Switchgrass in March 2020. The duo met in Puerto Rico while shooting for the film. Even though filming was paused due to the pandemic, sparks flew fast between Megan and Mgk.

When Did Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly Start Dating?

The pair was spotted together in California multiple times during May 2020. Soon after Fox’s split from Brian Austin Green was confirmed,...

Santa Cruz hardcore band Drain have announced a new album titled, …Is Your Friend. Ahead of its November 7th release via Epitaph Records, the trio has unveiled the LP’s lead single, “Nights Like These.”

…Is Your Friend marks Drain’s third album overall, and the follow-up to 2023’s acclaimed Living Proof. The song “Nights Like These” is accompanied by a fun music video in which the members of the band are played by their real-life dads and uncle performing a Drain show in 2055.

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“When we were coming up with ideas for this video, I thought it would be so cool to try and make us look old and play a show as seniors,” singer Sammy Ciaramitaro explained. “We could have gone the route of using make-up and practical effects, but then it clicked in my brain… I am going to look just like my dad...

Benson Boone is preparing for his 30-date fall 2025 American Heart arena tour.

Slated to kick off the tour on August 22 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, Boone will make stops across the country in cities such as Chicago, Baltimore, New York, and more, before concluding at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 8.

After he wraps the North American leg, Boone will continue to tour the U.K. and Ireland. The second run kicks off on October 23 at Belfast’s Sse Arena and will see Boone perform in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Oslo, before closing the run in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 18.

Boone is expected to release his second album American Heart on June 20, a follow-up to his 2014 breakthrough LP, Fireworks & Rollerblades.

Boone is known for his extravagant stage performances, accented by signature backflips, and he went viral for his performance at...

Jurassic World Rebirth puts a spin on how movie lovers enjoy watching the upcoming sci-fi action blockbuster. Instead of joining the typical popcorn bucket craze most movies are engaged in, the anticipated sequel unveils a new incubator, proving a unique way for fans to savor the popular movie-going snack.

Via X (formerly Twitter), Regal Movies revealed its Rebirth dual container popcorn incubator, a fitting design considering the franchise centers around dinosaurs. Fans showered the design with praise in the comments as the incubator features a popcorn bucket and a drink holder side-by-side, plus a baby raptor who'll be competing with every hand that reaches into it for popcorn.

A new era of collectibles is born. Get your claws on the Incubator Dual Container, coming exclusively to Regal, and get your tickets for #JurassicWorldRebirth now. @JurassicWorld🎟ï¸: https://t.co/LEp1WX2Gt4pic.twitter.com/ScJNsnsEtV— Regal (@RegalMovies) May 20, 2025

The...

Ahead of tomorrow's eagerly awaited new theatrical trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth, Universal has released another action-packed new TV spot, this time spotlighting some of the dinos that'll be at the center of the blockbuster sequel: the Titanosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, and Mosasaurus.

As far as why Scarlett Johansson and her team will be seeking out these three monumental beasts, the synopsis revealed that she'll be tasked with retreiving DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air, who in their DNA, hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

It's expected that the new trailer will be attached to screenings of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch this weekend, meaning it'll get maximum eyeballs as it kickstarts its full-fledged marketing blitz in June.

Despite stiff competition from superhero entries Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps,...

Universal has confirmed today that a brand new theatrical trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth will arrive online this coming Tuesday, and to tease the launch, they've released a brand new TV spot featuring tons of never-before-new footage, including the much-talked about T-Rex river raft chase and we also get to see the Distortus Rex in action!

With the marketing finally starting to ramp up, we should be seeing a lot more dino carnage in upcoming spots as they finally let loose on some of the epic danger Scarlett Johansson and company will be finding themselves facing this Fourth of July.

This will be the latest in a long line of trailers we've seen this past week in the lead up to next week's action-packed double feature of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch. Other trailers that have launched this past week include Superman,...

There are a few things I don’t understand about this week’s Law & Order: Organized Crime. Please understand: That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the episode, which is titled “Red, White, Black and Blue.” I did! But in case you, too, finished the hour unclear on a couple of points, I thought we could hash them out here together. Sound good?

Read on for the highlights of — and questions created by — Episode 6.

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Podcasting is making the leap from your ears to the Golden Globes as the annual celebration of film and TV plans to introduce a competitive Best Podcast category to January’s 2026 ceremony. While some outlets think the move is bizarre, organizers say there are “extraordinary and diverse talents in podcasting,” and “seismic growth” in the podcast space warrants a spotlight on the glitzy show.

“As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are excited to recognize new forms of storytelling,” said the Globes’ president, Helen Hoehne, in a press statement.

She added that “podcasts have emerged as a profound medium for sharing narratives and building communities across global borders and generations,” and that including a new category expands the Golden Globes’ ability to recognize new narrative outlets.

Hoehne concluded, “by celebrating achievements in both audio and visual podcasts, we aim to honor our heritage categories while making room for...

On Wednesday April 30 2025, Food Network broadcasts Guy’s Grocery Games!

Friend or Foe Season 13 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games,” titled “Friend or Foe,” promises to deliver excitement and culinary challenges that viewers have come to love. In this episode, chefs will pair up and face off against other teams in a battle of skill and creativity. The competition will test not only their cooking abilities but also their teamwork as they strive to impress the judges.

One of the main challenges in this episode is the requirement to create a fried feast using only ingredients that start with the letter “F.” This unique twist will push the chefs to think outside the box and innovate with their dishes. With limited options, they will have to get creative while ensuring their meals are both delicious and visually appealing.

In addition to the fried feast, the duos will...

In devastating news on the eve of Cannes, Bleecker Street founder and CEO andindependent community stalwartAndrew Karpen has died of brain cancer. He was 59.

Karpen was diagnosed withglioblastoma in 2024 and died in hospital inConnecticut on Monday.

Longtime friend and Bleecker Street president Kent Sanderson said, “Our industry has lost a giant. Andrew taught us all so much, foremost of which is the value of kindness, honesty, and family above all else. His leadership and courage will inspire all of us at Bleecker Street for the rest of our lives.”

The popular East Coast native founded Bleecker Street in 2014 and guided...

Universal Pictures has released an awesome new TV spot for Jurassic World Rebirth, teasing some of the most dangerous dinosaurs the franchise has ever put on screen.

In terms of what dangerous dinos we can expect, the trailers have teased that the fan-favorite Tyrannosaurus Rex will be front-and-center once again, this time finally taking part in the long-awaited riverboat chase, which is expected to be one of the film's standout sequences.

The following have also been spotted and/or are expected to make an appearance: Aquilops, Ankylosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Mosasaurus, Parasaurolophus, Quetzalcoatlus, Spinosaurus, Titanosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor.

Plus, there's also a giant mutant dinosaur running around on the island that will be causing all kinds of terror for our heroes. The creature's design was based of a T-Rex, a Rancor from Star Wars, and a Xenomorph from Alien; and while, no official name has been provided yet, some fans have been...

Universal Pictures has released a brand new featurette for their upcoming summer blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, featuring some never-before-seen new footage and revealing how the new film is more connected to the original than any of the previous sequels.

Outside of the main cast of characters returning to Isla Nublar - the island where the original film takes place - the most prominent way the film connects back to the original is by bringing back Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp.

In the new featurette, Koepp teases the T-Rex riverboat sequence, which promises to be one of the upcoming film's most thrilling moments and a scene that has has essentially been thirty years in the making.

The cast features Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation; Marriage Story; Black Widow), Mahershala Ali (Moonlight; Green Book; True Detective), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton; Fellow Travelers; Crashing), Rupert Friend (Homeland; Anatomy of a Scandal...

Brussels-based company company Best Friend Forever has acquired international rights to “A Useful Ghost” ahead of its world premiere at Cannes Critics’ Week.

“A Useful Ghost” marks the feature debut of Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke who previously directed the short film “Red Aninsri; Or, Tiptoeing on the Still Trembling Berlin Wall” which competed at Locarno in 2020.

The film tells the story of March, who is mourning his wife Nat after she dies due to dust pollution. When he discovers that her spirit has unexpectedly returned in the form of a vacuum cleaner, he embrasses it and the pair form an unconventional human-ghost love story. But March’s family, which has seen their factory turned upside down by the ghost of a former employee, rejects the relationship. Eager to convince the family of her and March’s love, Nat sets off to become a useful ghost and offers to cleanse the factory.

“Despite...

New Line Cinema announced today that Companion will make its global streaming debut on Friday, April 18, exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, April 19, at 8:00 p.m. Et.

From the studio that brought you The Notebook and the unhinged creators of Barbarian, the new kind of love story is rated R for strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.

Warner Bros. Pictures distributed the romantic sci-fi thriller to theaters on January 31, 2025. The film grossed $36.7 million at the global box office, with $20.8 million coming from North American theaters and $15.9 million from international markets.

Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend.

Companion was produced by the filmmakers behind Barbarian—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger, and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.

The cinematographer is Eli Born.

The Friend directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee with Anne-Katrin Titze: “We spent a lot of time talking with our costume designer Stacey Battat. We've worked with her a couple of times already, and she's got a great eye.”

David Siegel and Scott McGehee’s wondrous and sage The Friend (spiritedly adapted from the National Book Award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez and a highlight in the Spotlight programme of the 62nd New York Film Festival) stars Naomi Watts as Iris, an author in New York City who loses her best friend Walter (Bill Murray) to suicide and inherits his majestic Harlequin Great Dane Apollo (played by the scene- and heart-stealing Bing).

Iris (Naomi Watts) on the streets of New York City with her very large tote bag and Apollo (played by Bing)

After already having thrown the advice by Wc Fields to never work with children or animals to the...

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 New York Film Festival coverage. The Friend opens in theaters on March 28 from Bleecker Street.

Independent filmmaking duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s The Friend, their newest in a 30-year collaboration, is a dog movie. Or, more aptly, it’s a film about a dog and Iris (Naomi Watts), a woman who hates dogs. Iris inherits a Great Dane, Apollo, from her late friend, mentor, and lover Walter (Bill Murray). The movie, adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s National Book Award-winning novel of the same name, is light to the touch, despite its themes of grief, suicide, and depression. It’s the type of film my parents would love––something shown on a cable network on a Sunday afternoon, easy to watch with just enough substance to make the audience feel something reminiscent of sadness. That’s a compliment, though:...

Those who live in the Tri-State area—or are masochistic voyeurs of Manhattan real estate—may experience writer-directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s The Friend more like a home-invasion horror film than a drama. Writer and professor Iris (Naomi Watts) can afford to live in the West Village off of Washington Square Park thanks to inheriting a rent-controlled unit from her father. But that sweet deal comes under threat when she’s forced to assume custodianship of Apollo, a Great Dane belonging to her recently departed mentor, Walter (Billy Murray), as her apartment building has a rule against pets.

Discount some of those localized stakes, though, and this adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s source novel plays more like a standard-issue story about learning to live with grief. Murray is perfect casting for a character like Walter, who only appears in a few scenes. His larger-than-life persona casts a long shadow even in his absence.

The 18th Asian Film Awards proudly announces this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award —Korean screen icon Jang Dong-gunand acclaimed Chinese actress Tang Wei. Recognised for their remarkable achievements and lasting contributions to Asian cinema, both esteemed actors will attend the awards ceremony on March 16 at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District to accept this prestigious honour.

Jang Dong-gun expressed his gratitude, saying, “It is a tremendous honour to receive this award, and I sincerely thank the Asian Film Awards for this recognition. Having my three-decade acting career acknowledged is deeply meaningful and inspires me to keep going. I look forward to sharing this joy with everyone in Hong Kong.” Tang Wei also shared her excitement, stating, “I am truly grateful to the Asian Film Awards for recognising my work. Hong Kong has always been special to me, and I...

The Asian Film Awards has unveiled Korean veteran actor Jang Dong-gun and Chinese actress Tang Wei as this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award, which will be presented during the awards ceremony in Hong Kong on March 16.

With more than 30 years in the film and television industry, Jang has starred in top Korean films like Friend, Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War, No Tears for the Dead and A Normal Family, among others. He has also acted alongside Hong Kong talent like Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse in Chen Kaige’s pan-Asian production The Promise and reunited with Cheung in Dangerous Liaisons.

Tang played leading roles in Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave and Bi Gan’s Long Day’s Journey into Night. She also co-starred with Chris Hemsworth in Michael Mann’s Blackhat and worked on numerous Hong Kong productions and co-productions like The Golden Era, Office...

Hong Kong – Two widely recognized actors, Tang Wei and Jang Dong-gun, will be honored with the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the 18th Asian Film Awards on March 16. The event, hosted at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, highlights performers and filmmakers who have made a lasting impact on the industry.

Jang, a Korean actor with more than three decades in the spotlight, expressed his appreciation for the recognition. “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, and I sincerely thank the Asian Film Awards for this recognition. Having my three-decade acting career acknowledged is deeply meaningful and inspires me to keep going,” he said.

His career began in 1992 with the television drama Son and Daughter, and his rise to stardom came shortly after with The Last Match. His performance in Friend (2001) helped define the gangster film genre in South Korea, while Tae...

Korean screen icon Jang Dong-gun and acclaimed Chinese actor Tang Wei will be honored with the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the upcoming 18th Asian Film Awards.

Jang, a leading figure in the Korean Wave (“Hallyu”) with a career spanning three decades, said: “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, and I sincerely thank the Asian Film Awards for this recognition. Having my three-decade acting career acknowledged is deeply meaningful and inspires me to keep going.”

The actor, who debuted in 1992 with “Son and Daughter” before skyrocketing to fame with “The Last Match,” reflected on Hong Kong cinema’s influence on his development. “I can’t talk about my growth without mentioning Hong Kong films. The first movie I ever watched in a theatre was Jackie Chan’s ‘Drunken Master,'” Jang said, calling the 1980s “a golden age that still resonates with me today.”

His filmography...

I’m going to start today by asking for a show of hands. Who here has seen a film where the twist ending was one of the characters was secretly dead the whole time? Ok, keep them up. One, two — hey you on your phone, are you raising your hand or saying hi to somebody? Ok, that’s three … roughly three hundred million! Great!

“My Dead Friend Zoe” is not one of those movies. Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ debut feature stars Sonequa Martin-Green (“Star Trek: Discovery”) as Merit, an Army veteran struggling with Ptsd. Her best friend Zoe — spoiler alert for anyone who hasn’t read the title — is dead, but still with Merit at all times. She’s played by Natalie Morales (“No Hard Feelings”) and despite the whole “being dead” thing she’s actually quite lively, providing a running commentary on Merit’s life and anxieties.

The film reveals Zoe...

Unfriendly Friend Demo: "Hey. Dakota here.

I'm a high school student. My friends and I decided to explore St. Mercy Hospital, an old place abandoned for decades. Things got weird fast.

You can step into my shoes in this RPG adventure horror game.

Here's what you're in for:

My choices? They matter. A lot. And trust me, the consequences are... let's say "varied." This place? It's terrifying. Dark corners, weird noises, and everything about it screams danger. Puzzles. Because apparently being scared wasn't enough. We get to be scared And stuck. I'm carrying around more random junk than I'd like to admit. But hey, you never know when a rusty scalpel might save your life. Oh, and there are stories everywhere. In journals, on walls, in whispers. This hospital's got a lot to say.

Look, I'm not here to sell you on some epic adventure. This is my nightmare, and for some reason,...

Parveen Babi’s Last Meeting With A Friend & Her Last Interview Were Heartbreaking! (Photo Credit – YouTube/Instagram)

Parveen Babi was one of the boldest stars of Indian Cinema who made Bohemian style look cool even before it was a thing. The actress, however, died a lonely death and was found three days after her death when neighbors started smelling her rotten body in a locked flat and informed the police!

Before she died, the Amar Akbar Anthony actress was said to have a very sad state of mental health, which was not dealt with medically. Her last meeting with a friend confirms the same. However, Shekhar Suman denied the vast claims about the actress, losing her sanity when he interviewed her for the last time!

Parveen Babi’s Last Interview

Parveen Babi herself scheduled her last interview with Shekhar Suman for his show Simply Shekhar! The actress herself called the...

Severancecan be considered to be a freaky, if not entirely strange, series. That’s not to say it isn’t one of the most revered shows to grace audiences of Apple TV+ and is seen by many fans as the platform's best show of the 2020s.

The series has earned its acclaim and is well on its way to fulfilling the promise of creator Dan Erickson, who felt the second season would surpass the first. Few could have expected how well the show would be received in Season 1, including star Adam Scott, who was more than a little shocked and how viral his image as Mark S. has become.

Related'a Little Tension!': Severance Stars Tease Awkward Dinner Scene in Upcoming Episode

The next episode of Severance will feature an interesting dinner for two of the main characters.

The Rise of Severance as One of Today's Biggest Series

Severance follows the lives of four innies,...

Rupert Friend is heading into the Berlinale a little anxious.

The British actor, a veteran of the industry with major roles in Homeland, Pride & Prejudice and, most recently, Drew Hancock’s buzzy thriller Companion, was only a “whip of a thing” when Chéri premiered in competition at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival.

“I was 25 and it was probably my first big lead role,” the now-43-year-old tells The Hollywood Reporter. “From the first 20 seconds, you just felt the audience… lean back. The movie finished and it was the sound of one, slow clap. I just died.”

After this “bombing” of Stephen Frears’ Colette adaptation, Friend was a little wary of the spotlight. It impacted him for a long time after, he confesses, even though he landed the part of a key character in the wildly successful Showtime series Homeland shortly after.

It’s only right that Friend returns to Berlin with a vengeance: not one,...

Get your tissues ready. This week’s Celebrity Iou features Andy Garcia paying tribute to a late friend by renovating the home of his widow. Garcia teams up with the Scott brothers, Jonathan and Drew, to transform a detached garage and backyard patio into a comfortable living and entertainment area. The goal is to create a […]

Celebrity Iou “Andy Garcia Honors a Departed Friend”...

Farmer Wants a Wife star Sydney Errera went to social media to ask her fans for help. It seems her dear friend has been struck with cancer and needs all the help she can get. Keep reading to find out all the details.

Farmer Wants A Wife Alum Sydney Errera Sends Plea For Help

Farmer Wants a Wife alum Sydney Errera went to Instagram to share a plea with her fans. She is asking for help from fans for a friend named Nicole who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She asked for fans to donate if they are able and if they cannot donate money then to please share.

Sydney’s friend Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer last August. On January 21, she endured a double mastectomy. Her brother started a GoFundMe to help his sister Nicole with expenses she is now facing. She is engaged but is also...

On Monday January 20 2025, BBC America broadcasts an episode of the series Law & Order!

Family Friend Season 16 Episode 12 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order,” titled “Family Friend,” promises to deliver a gripping storyline that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This episode focuses on the emotional turmoil faced by an officer who takes matters into his own hands after the tragic death of a close friend. The officer’s quest for revenge leads to a complex web of moral dilemmas and legal challenges.

In “Family Friend,” the officer believes that he has found the person responsible for his friend’s death. Fueled by grief and anger, he decides to take justice into his own hands. However, his actions raise serious questions about the law and the consequences of vigilante justice. The episode explores the thin line between right and wrong, showcasing the internal conflict that the...

Bollywood Mascot: Jennifer Garner has shared an emotional message following the tragic loss of a close friend in the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The Alias actress took to social media to express her heartbreak and the overwhelming sense of guilt she feels in the wake of the tragedy.

In her post, Garner reflected on the devastation caused by the wildfires, describing the loss as “unbearable.” She wrote, “I keep asking myself if there was more I could have done, more warnings I could have shared. The guilt is overwhelming.” Her heartfelt message was accompanied by a photo of her late friend and a plea for greater awareness of wildfire dangers.

The wildfires, which have ravaged parts of Los Angeles, have left thousands displaced and many grieving the loss of loved ones. Garner, known for her advocacy work and compassionate nature, used the moment to call for stronger preventative measures and support for those affected.

What Did Al B. Sure Say On Kim Porter’s Death In New Documentary About Diddy? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

In a new documentary, Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy, set to stream next week, Al B. Sure! makes explosive claims about his late ex-girlfriend Kim Porter and her alleged plans to expose the dark side of her long-time partner, rapper and mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Sure! believes that Porter was on the verge of “blowing the lid off” Diddy’s secret life and that her sudden death in 2018 may not have been as innocent as it seemed. While the official cause of death was pneumonia, Sure! suggests that foul play may have been involved, claiming that Porter had gathered enough material to bring down Diddy.

Porter, a model and actress known for her glamorous lifestyle, had an on-again, off-again relationship with Diddy for years and had three children with him.

Ryan Reynolds At Awards Gala ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ryan Reynolds seemingly took a swipe at Justin Baldoni during his appearance at the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala, subtly addressing the ongoing legal drama surrounding his wife, Blake Lively.

While presenting the Best Film of the Year award, Reynolds commented that women in the industry are often held to impossible standards. This remark appeared to echo the tension between Lively and Baldoni following her accusations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment during the filming of ‘It Ends With Us.’

Ryan Reynolds presents best film to #WickedMovie at the National Board of Review Awards pic.twitter.com/hAQcwBAEHZ

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 8, 2025

Ryan Reynolds’ Veiled Dig at Justin Baldoni

According to People Magazine, Reynolds took to the stage at Cipriani 42nd Street and told the audience, “Wicked is indeed wicked; it dares to center on two powerful women.

New Line Cinema has released the official trailer and poster for its Companion movie, which will be distributed to theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures on January 31.

From the studio that brought you The Notebook and the unhinged creators of Barbarian, the new kind of love story is rated R for strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.

Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén and Rupert Friend.

The romantic sci-fi thriller is produced by the filmmakers behind Barbarian—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger, and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.

The cinematographer is Eli Born. The production designer is Scott Kuzio.

The editors are Brett W. Bachman and Josh Ethier. The costume designer is Vanessa Porter.

The composer is Hrishikesh Hirway. The music supervisor is Rob Lowry. The casting is by Nancy Nayor.