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‘Conclave’ Costume Designer Lisy Christl on Why the Cardinal’s Crosses Were an Important Character Detail
"Conclave" costume designer Lisy Christl made some changes to the vestments worn by the Catholic cardinals, whose look in real life is quickly recognizable, to bring them to the screen. The first chan...
Jazztangcay Nov 09, 2024

‘Heretic’ Directors on Making Hugh Grant Evil and Their Ambitious Idea for ‘Spiritual Sequels’ That Go to ‘Uncomfortable Places’
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains mild spoilers for “Heretic,” in theaters now. In their new movie “Heretic,” now in theaters via A24, writer-directors Scott Beck and...
William Earl Nov 09, 2024

Why Lucasfilm Entrusted Simon Kinberg to Pilot the Next ‘Star Wars’ Movies
When news broke on Thursday that Simon Kinberg - best known for being a writer, producer, director or all of the above on much of the "X-Men" franchise - had been hired by Lucasfilm to write...
Adam B. Vary Nov 09, 2024

‘Anora’: Beyoncé and ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Cast Member Adrienne Maloof Inspired Ani’s Hair Tinsel Look
Former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member Adrienne Maloof and Beyonc were unlikely inspirations for "Anora's" hair and makeup team. In the Sean Baker film, Anora (aka Ani, played by Mikey ...
Jazztangcay Nov 09, 2024

At 80, Udo Kier — Who’s Starred in Everything From Andy Warhol’s Films to ‘Ace Ventura’ — Looks Back on a Lifetime of Cult Encounters
Hidden behind a strip of gay bars in downtown Palm Springs, an unmarked door opens into a modern-day speakeasy called The Evening Citizen. The walls are black, with dark velvet accents, and the lighti...
Peter Debruge Nov 09, 2024

Netflix’s ‘Arcane’ Creator Says Season 2 Is Inspired by Fractured Politics: ‘It’s Only Gotten Worse’
Christian Linke, the creator of Netflix’s “Arcane,” admits he was inspired by the U.S. two-party system of politics and their inability to communicate with each other. "Arcane" is se...
Emiliana Betancourt Nov 09, 2024

Harry Styles Doubles Gather in London in Latest Lookalike Contest: ‘He’s Out Here Being Iconic, Why Can’t We All?’
Harry Styles doppelgangers flocked to London’s Soho Square on Saturday to show off their best impressions of the “Watermelon Sugar” singer — for a grand prize of 50. It’s...
Ellise Shafer Nov 09, 2024

Box Office: ‘Heretic’ and ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Vie for Second, ‘Venom 3’ Notches Third Weekend on Top
The major Hollywood studios skirted this weekend and held off on new releases, a decision that likely hedged against an uncertain national mood following the presidential election. Their absence is ot...
J. Kim Murphy Nov 09, 2024

Filmmaker R.J. Cutler on Capturing Martha Stewart’s Rise for Netflix Docu: ‘Her Story Has So Much to Say About American Womanhood’
There's a wrestling match that runs through "Martha," the Netflix documentary that paints a vivid portrait of Martha Stewart. Veteran filmmaker R.J. Cutler spars, mostly gently, with the doyenne of do...
Cynthia Littleton Nov 09, 2024

Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón on the Shocking Twist at the End of ‘Disclaimer’: ‘I Just Wanted to Get It Off My Chest’
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from "VII," the finale of "Disclaimer," now streaming on Apple TV+. The final beats of "Disclaimer" utterly upend what had come before. Up to this point...
Danvariety Nov 09, 2024