And yet in “Good Night, and Good Luck” — the title is taken from Murrow’s sign-off — Murrow comes off as a model of effective restraint, easily threading the needle of a debate that continues today. Though the Air Force’s case against the reservist sounds trumped up, Murrow merely says, “We do not know.” (The … Read more
Theater review GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK One hour and 45 minutes with no intermission. At the Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway. “Good Night, and Good Luck,” the play that opened Thursday at the Winter Garden Theatre, is a big story with a huge set and an enormous star. So it comes as a surprise … Read more
A ticket to paradise. Julia Roberts journeyed to the Great White Way on Tuesday to attend a preview of her pal George Clooney’s Broadway debut in “Good Night, and Good Luck,” which looked more like an opening night than a mere preview. The “Erin Brockovich” star, 57, was not the only marquee name who turned … Read more
In New York City, there’s still at least one place left untouched by modern tech. At Gramercy Typewriter Co., there isn’t a screen in sight — the most advanced piece of technology may just be the cordless landline phone propped up on a counter. “I prefer to type someone a letter over an email any … Read more
Romance is dead to George Clooney. The Oscar actor revealed in his new interview with “60 Minutes” that he’s moved on from a certain movie genre. “Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That’s not my job,” Clooney said. “I’m not doing romantic films anymore.” George Clooney in … Read more
Scott L. Schwartz, the wrestler-turned-actor who appeared in the “Ocean’s Eleven” film franchise, has died at age 65. Schwartz passed away of congestive heart failure at his home in Covington, Louisiana on Nov. 26, his wife, Misty, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. “Most people associate Scott with the movies, but those who know him personally … Read more
He gave her an emergency resuscitation. During a recent appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Nov. 8, Julianna Margulies, 58, admitted that she nearly botched her “ER” audition — and, after she got cast, her character was supposed to die after just one episode until she got some indirect help from costar George Clooney. … Read more
Some may call it Intolerable Cruelty. George Clooney recently revealed that he is a fan of sending letters that appear to be written by other people — which is exactly how he pranked fellow actor Tom Cruise. “Every actor I know I’ve sent a letter from Bill Clinton,” the actor, 63, said while on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday. … Read more
movie review WOLFS Running time: <br>108 minutes. Rated R (language throughout and some violent content). <br>On AppleTV+ Sept. 27 George Clooney and Brad Pitt made a public stink when Apple shifted the release of their movie “Wolfs,” for which they were paid tens of millions to make, from theatrical to streaming. “It is a bummer,” … Read more
George Clooney is disputing a report about his salary for his new film with longtime pal Brad Pitt. The New York Times reported last week that the “Ocean’s 11” stars had been paid over $35 million each to star in the film. During a press conference for the film on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival, … Read more
George Clooney is offering up a ticket to paradise — a one night on the town with him! The 63-year-old is auctioning himself off for a good cause next month alongside Charitybuzz. George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend Amazon MGM Studios Los Angeles Premiere of “The Boys in the Boat” in 2023. Getty Images The auction … Read more
George Clooney did not mince words when he recalled working with a “miserable f–k” Hollywood director who he claims made his filming experience unbearable. In a joint cover story for GQ alongside pal Brad Pitt, Clooney blasted “Three Kings” director David O. Russell, saying he made “my life hell” and “every person on the crew’s … Read more
George Clooney would like Quentin Tarantino to “f–k off.” The actor, 63, seems to have some beef with the Oscar-winning director, 61, about whether he qualifies as a movie star. Clooney spoke about Tarantino while promoting his upcoming movie “Wolfs” alongside co-star, friend and frequent collaborator Brad Pitt, 60 in a cover story for GQ’s … Read more
Hollywood’s elite are at war over President Biden — and it could cost the Democrats millions of dollars and crucial A-list support they rely on. Tinseltown is arguably the most important and influential Democratic stronghold in the country, but The Post can reveal the fury behind the scenes as a wealth of power players and … Read more
Now you tell us, George. After fronting a splashy fundraiser with Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand and Jimmy Kimmel in LA LA Land three weeks ago, George Clooney penned a bombshell column for the New York Times this morning urging Biden to drop out of the race. He’s simply lost too many steps, said Clooney. “It’s … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign, in hopes of energizing would-be supporters for a White House contest they said may rank among the most consequential in U.S. history. George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand were among … Read more
George Clooney is planning to make his Broadway debut next spring in a stage adaptation of his 2005 film “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Clooney will play Edward R. Murrow, the pioneering newscaster whose storied broadcast career in the mid-20th century made him a journalism icon. That role was played by David Strathairn in the … Read more
CNN — George Clooney has a surefire way for staying out of trouble as a public figure in the age of social media: stay off of it. In a profile for the Washington Post published on Friday, the Oscar-winning actor said he manages to avoid too much exposure to today’s 24/7 media cycle by not … Read more
The minimum expectations for a romantic comedy are as follows: to be romantic and comedic. But “Ticket to Paradise,” starring power duo Julia Roberts and George Clooney, doesn’t meet those basic criteria for a jolly time. Instead, the flimsy film settles for being attractive and deeply uncomfortable. movie review Running time: 104 minutes. Rated PG-13 … Read more