Category Archives: Variety

How Climate Change Has Fueled L.A.’s Devastating Wildfires: ‘We Have Unleashed Forces Beyond Our Control’
Climate change didn't start the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles County this week. But the big swings in weather patterns that have accelerated over the past two decades serve as rocket fuel th...
Cynthia Littleton Jan 11, 2025

‘Hard Truths’ Co-Stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin Pull Back the Curtain on Mike Leigh’s Unique Directing Process
The title of Mike Leigh's latest movie, "Hard Truths," suggests a remarkable, career-spanning consistency, tracing back to the stage and screen director's 1971 big-screen debut, "Bleak Moments." For m...
Peter Debruge Jan 11, 2025

Roger Pratt, ‘Brazil,’ ‘Fisher King’ Cinematographer Dies at 77
Roger Pratt, the cinematographer behind “The Fisher King,” “Brazil” and Tim Burton’s “Batman” has died. He was 77. The news was posted via the British Society...
Jazztangcay Jan 11, 2025

Paul Feig Calls ‘Total BS’ Over Claim That ‘A Simple Favor 2’ Is Being Shelved Indefinitely by Amazon: ‘Don’t Believe Anything You Read on Social Media’
Director Paul Feig is dispelling rumors that “A Simple Favor 2” has been indefinitely delayed by Amazon due to drama surrounding star Blake Lively. Early Friday morning, an internet invest...
Jack Dunn Jan 11, 2025

Box Office: ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Chugs $5.8 Million Opening Day
Big Nick and his boys have heisted a No. 1 opening. Lionsgate’s crime sequel “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” debuted on top of domestic charts after cashing roughly $5.8 million on openi...
J. Kim Murphy Jan 11, 2025

Anurag Kashyap Backs Debut Short ‘The Last Ride’ Ahead of Clermont-Ferrand Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has thrown his weight behind “Aakhri Ride” (The Last Ride), set to feature as one of the market picks at the upcoming Clermont-Ferrand short film market. The f...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 11, 2025

Sam Moore, Half of Sam & Dave Duo That Rose to Fame With ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On I’m Comin’,’ Dies at 89
Sam Moore, who had classic hits with the soul duo Sam and Dave in the 1960s, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida. He was 89. The cause of death was post-surgery complications, according...
Chris Willman Jan 10, 2025

‘The Way Home’ Cast and EPs Tease Cracks in Elliot and Kat’s Fledgling Relationship: ‘No One Said Kat Was Perfect’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from "The Way We Were," Season 3, Episode 2 of Hallmark's "The Way Home," which streams on Hallmark+. Everything was coming up Elliot (Evan Williams) i...
Kate Aurthur Jan 10, 2025

Devastating Fires Send L.A. Residents Scrambling for Homes in a Tight Market: ‘Get Me to Newport’
With two major fires continuing to rage across the Los Angeles area, thousands of displaced residents are looking for housing. Immediately. Top luxury realtor Dylan Eckhardt, whose clie...
Tatiana Siegel Jan 10, 2025

Horror’s Hottest Ticket: These Directors Are Never Releasing Their Movie for Home Viewing and Have Created a Cult Hit
It started as something of a joke. While cutting a trailer for their co-directorial effort “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This,” Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf had a little fun at the e...
William Earl Jan 10, 2025