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Exclusive | Meet the funeral director offering wild hot pink caskets and cheetah-printed urns to make death less serious

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Exclusive | Meet the funeral director offering wild hot pink caskets and cheetah-printed urns to make death less serious

There’s nothing lighthearted, let alone fun or flashy, about death — but a flamingo-colored casket or a bowling pin-shaped urn suggests otherwise. A doom-and-gloom, Addams Family-esque funeral service is not what Dan Madden, a funeral director of 23 years who owns Ohio-based Stark Memorial Funeral Home, strives for. Instead, when mourners reluctantly step into his … Read more

Hollywood should have more protests says deluded director who claims US is ‘totalitarian regime’

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Hollywood should have more protests says deluded director who claims US is ‘totalitarian regime’

Pedro Almodovar makes beautiful films — and he also makes asinine, out of touch statements. In an interview with the LA Times, the legendary Spanish director said he was thoroughly disappointed the Oscars weren’t political enough. “There were not many protests against the war [in Gaza] or against Trump” said the 76-year old. Spanish director … Read more

Kathryn Bigelow and Mary Bronstein Pick Movies Every Director Should Watch

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Kathryn Bigelow and Mary Bronstein Pick Movies Every Director Should Watch

How to Be Cultured Menu Film A scene from Billy Wilder’s “Sunset Boulevard” (1950). ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950), directed by Billy Wilder “What I love about this movie,” says Bronstein, “is Gloria Swanson,” who plays Norma Desmond in Wilder’s tragic portrait of a former silent-film star desperate to make a return to the screen. Bronstein, 46, … Read more

‘Get Smart’ and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ director Bruce Bilson dead at 97

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‘Get Smart’ and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ director Bruce Bilson dead at 97

Bruce Bilson, the Emmy-winning director behind classic TV hits like “Get Smart,” “Hogan’s Heroes” and many more, has died. He was 97. The late director’s daughter, producer Julie Bilson Ahlberg, confirmed that her father died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 16, per The Hollywood Reporter. Bilson, who was also the … Read more

Ben Affleck recalls best director Oscars snub for ‘Argo’: ‘Embarrassing’

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Ben Affleck recalls best director Oscars snub for ‘Argo’: ‘Embarrassing’

No, Ben Affleck hasn’t gotten over his brutal Oscars snub for “Argo.” Affleck, 53, said he “benefited from sympathy” after Jimmy Kimmel acknowledged the actor’s two-time Critics’ Choice Awards win in a recent interview. “Well, yeah. That was like a year when everybody — it’s the horrible thing of everyone telling you all the time, ‘You’re … Read more

‘Insufferable’ Chevy Chase slammed for telling female director she’s ‘not bright’ in his documentary

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‘Insufferable’ Chevy Chase slammed for telling female director she’s ‘not bright’ in his documentary

Chevy Chase can’t help himself. The 82-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alum snapped at the director of his new CNN documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” sparking a big reaction from fans on social media. “I’m just trying to figure you out,” director Marina Zenovich told Chase just minutes into the film, which was released … Read more

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

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Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years ago, rising theater director Alex Timbers achieved a remarkable feat: Still only in his early 30s, he had two shows running simultaneously on Broadway. As 2026 dawns, Timbers has now eclipsed that mark — he has four. Timbers’ latest, “All Out: Comedy About Ambition,” joins his currently running hits “Beetlejuice,” “Just in … Read more

‘Avatar’ director James Cameron slams the Oscars for snubbing sci-fi flicks — including ‘Dune’

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‘Avatar’ director James Cameron slams the Oscars for snubbing sci-fi flicks — including ‘Dune’

James Cameron is calling out the Academy Awards. “I don’t think about the Academy Awards that much,” the filmmaker, 71, told The Globe and Mail on Friday. “Intentionally, I don’t think about that at this point. I don’t try to make a movie to appeal to their sensibility… they don’t tend to honor films like ‘Avatar’ or films that … Read more

Miles Teller ‘hates watching’ his own work, ‘Eternity’ director reveals

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Miles Teller ‘hates watching’ his own work, ‘Eternity’ director reveals

Miles Teller isn’t the biggest fan of revisiting his films. But when it came to the rom-com that grapples with life after death, the actor, 38, was all in. “Miles hates watching his own work,” David Freyne, director of “Eternity,” exclusively told The Post. “He really does. But he did watch it. And he was … Read more

‘Eternity’ director reflects on Rob Reiner’s inspiration and death: ‘Unspeakable tragedy’

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‘Eternity’ director reflects on Rob Reiner’s inspiration and death: ‘Unspeakable tragedy’

Rob Reiner’s legacy is a powerful one. And for “Eternity” director David Freyne, the late filmmaker’s catalogue of creations will never be forgotten. “He’s an icon to me,” the writer exclusively told The Post on Tuesday. “I think even if you’re not a filmmaker, he’s probably made one of your favorite films or one of … Read more

Stephen King recalls hugging Rob Reiner after watching ‘Stand by Me’ in tribute to director

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Stephen King recalls hugging Rob Reiner after watching ‘Stand by Me’ in tribute to director

Author Stephen King wrote an emotional tribute to director Rob Reiner for The New York Times on Tuesday after the filmmaker and his wife were murdered over the weekend. The “It” and “Carrie” writer described Reiner inviting him to the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1985 to watch a rough cut of his film “Stand by Me,” which … Read more

Rob Reiner’s daughter found legendary director and wife stabbed to death in their LA home: sources

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Rob Reiner’s daughter found legendary director and wife stabbed to death in their LA home: sources

The slain bodies of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were found in their Los Angeles home by their daughter, sources told The Post. Romy Reiner found her parents stabbed to death on Sunday afternoon, according to the sources, who said the couple’s troubled son, Nick Reiner, is being eyed as a person … Read more

Rob Reiner, famed director of ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ dead at 78

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Rob Reiner, famed director of ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ dead at 78

Rob Reiner, the legendary filmmaker and actor behind some of Hollywood’s most beloved films, has been found dead alongside his wife, Michele Singer, at their Los Angeles residence, authorities and sources said. He was 78. Police responded to Reiner’s Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon, where they discovered the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a … Read more

Director convicted of scamming Netflix out of $11 million for failed show spent money on sports cars and divorce fees

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Director convicted of scamming Netflix out of million for failed show spent money on sports cars and divorce fees

A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding. Carl Erik Rinsch, best known for directing the film … Read more

‘Knives Out’ director reveals dream actress he wants for franchise as ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ hits theaters

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‘Knives Out’ director reveals dream actress he wants for franchise as ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ hits theaters

This is a case for Benoit Blanc. Director Rian Johnson, who has spearheaded all three “Knives Out” films, wants to find a way to bring Meryl Streep into the franchise. “There are so many actors I haven’t worked with,” the 51-year-old told IndieWire. “That’s one of the real treats of making these movies is you get to … Read more

Original ‘Naked Gun’ director bashes Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson reboot: ‘Trying to copy our style’

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Original ‘Naked Gun’ director bashes Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson reboot: ‘Trying to copy our style’

David Zucker, director and co-writer of the first two “The Naked Gun” films, does not approve of the 2025 reboot. In a new interview with Woman’s World, the 78-year-old filmmaker bashed the latest iteration of the crime comedy franchise that was directed by Akiva Shaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, with Liam Neeson and Pamela … Read more

James Bond and ‘Once Were Warriors’ director Lee Tamahori dead at 75

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James Bond and ‘Once Were Warriors’ director Lee Tamahori dead at 75

Lee Tamahori, the New Zealand director behind “Once Were Warriors” and the 2002 James Bond movie “Die Another Day,” has died. He was 75. The late filmmaker’s family confirmed his death in a statement to Radio New Zealand. They revealed he passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, Nov. … Read more

‘All’s Fair’ director brushes off scathing reviews for Kim Kardashian series: ‘It may be out of your league’

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‘All’s Fair’ director brushes off scathing reviews for Kim Kardashian series: ‘It may be out of your league’

Hollywood isn’t always fair. Anthony Hemingway, who directed four episodes of “All’s Fair,” is defending the Kim Kardashian-led legal drama series from scathing negative reviews. “You’re not going to please everybody,” Hemingway, 48, told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Wednesday. Anthony Hemingway attends the “All’s Fair” premiere in Los Angeles on Oct. 16. Getty … Read more

Dick Van Dyke director reveals ‘key force’ keeping actor ‘so vibrant’ at 99

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Dick Van Dyke director reveals ‘key force’ keeping actor ‘so vibrant’ at 99

Dick Van Dyke is almost 100, but he certainly doesn’t seem it. Steve Boettcher, the director behind the upcoming documentary “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration,” has revealed that the “Mary Poppins” star’s wife, Arlene Silver, is the “key force” keeping him “so vibrant” at 99 years old. “I think they just want to play. And … Read more

Ex-SNL star Leslie Jones reveals tense encounter with ‘a–hole’ director at ‘SNL 50’ party: ‘Get your f–king hand off me’

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Ex-SNL star Leslie Jones reveals tense encounter with ‘a–hole’ director at ‘SNL 50’ party: ‘Get your f–king hand off me’

Leslie Jones was left fuming when an “a–hole” director she clashed with on the “SNL” set wanted to take a picture with her during the popular sketch show’s 50th anniversary celebration. Jones, who starred on the NBC staple from 2014 to 2019, was a host for the “SNL 50 special” red carpet in February 2024 … Read more