Photo courtesy of Apple TV+Apple TV+ today announced a series order for a new three-part docuseries Hollywood Con Queen, from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith (Tiger King, Fyre, 100 Foot Wave). Based on the original reporting of investigative journalist Scott Johnson, and his book Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius, the series […]
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel travels inside the mind and creative studio of one of the most significant film composers of the last thirty years.
Sir Ian McKellen, the esteemed actor known for his iconic roles in movies like “The Lord of The Rings,” has recently parted ways with his boyfriend, Oscar Conlon-Morrey, after a year-long relationship. The news of their split comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the affectionate declarations made by Oscar during the initial stages […]
Conservatives have little patience for modern Hollywood. They pine for the days of John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, and they've had enough of Tinsel Town circa 2024. The progressive messaging The woke storytelling The forced diversity at all costs The industry, in return, seemed disinterested in their opinions. Hollywood all but ignores 'flyover country' in its product. Heaven help you if you wanted to work in the industry while harboring conservative views. The Blacklist 2.0 is real. We're...
TCM continues its glance back at MGM’s history as the studio marks its 100th birthday. While few fans flock to the old silent films, the history and practices of these old mogul-run entertainment factories can teach us a lot about contemporary pop culture. Continue reading at The Republic News.
There's a good reason movie studios can't stop making sequels to popular films. Return on Investment. Or, at the very least, they're less risky than original stories. Just ask the minds behind 2023's well-regarded thriller 'The Creator' how that works. That explains the flood of new movie projects announced this week. Sequels. Prequels. Reboots. It's actually more like a cinematic tsunami. The news comes courtesy of this week's CinemaCon, a star-studded event meant to showcase the titles coming...
This critic spends more time watching YouTube than most streaming platforms. Video podcasts? Check. Cooking videos? Check. Sketch comedy? Check and Check. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI6iRxaNagM&t=35s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llWTcqtk4vY&t=53s It's often hard for Peacock and co. to compete and the aforementioned clips cost a fraction of what Hollywood produces. That's only one of the many problems facing Tinsel Town in 2024. News that Netflix is getting out of the so-called 'auteur'...
At the age of 28, Tyler Henry has become one of the best-known psychics anywhere, with a TV show, a road show and, he says, a 600,000-plus waiting list of people who want him to help them connect with their departed loved ones. Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with Henry to discuss how he first recognized his ability at the age of 10; why he welcomes skepticism; and how he believes his talent helps people deal with grief.
Matthew McConaughey made his way into Hollywood 30 years ago, but had some highs and lows along the way.
We've chosen our favorite Hollywood books. Now it's your turn. As part of our Ultimate Hollywood Bookshelf project, we want to hear from readers. What do you think is the greatest Hollywood book of all time? And what did we leave off the list that belongs in the top 50? First, check out our ranking. Then, complete the survey below to tell us what's on your Ultimate Hollywood Bookshelf. Your responses may be used in a Los Angeles Times story in advance of the 2024 Festival of Books! The survey...
Cheech & Chong. Craig & Smokey. Harold & Kumar. Meth and Redman.Their films