How to Be Cultured Menu Film Ivan Dixon (left) and Abbey Lincoln in Michael Roemer’s “Nothing But a Man” (1964). Courtesy of the Everett Collection ‘Nothing But a Man’ (1964), directed by Michael Roemer Roemer’s feature — about a Black man and his wife (played by Ivan Dixon and the jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln) facing … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu Film Leo McCarey’s “Make Way for Tomorrow” (1937). The Criterion Collection ‘Make Way for Tomorrow’ (1937), directed by Leo McCarey The log line: After the bank forecloses on their home, an elderly couple must separate, each living with a different one of their adult children. The pitch: “It’s a film that Orson … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu Film INDIA Selected by Mira Nair, 68, the director of ‘Mississippi Masala’ (1991) and ‘Monsoon Wedding’ (2001). A scene from Satyajit Ray’s “Jalsaghar” (“The Music Room,” 1958). The Criterion Collection ‘Jalsaghar’ (‘The Music Room,’ 1958), directed by Satyajit Ray In this Bengali drama, an aging aristocrat clings to memories of … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu 1. Novel that explains the world? “ ‘We’ (1924) by Yevgeny Zamyatin, one of the first to be censored in the Soviet Union. It’s a portrait of the ways technology serves as a tool of autocratic control, a precursor to George Orwell’s ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ (1949) and a stunning read.” 2. Relatable … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu Film Mary Evans/All Film Archive/Everett Collection ‘Bambi’ (1942), directed by David D. Hand The Disney classic tells a simple story but “never feels like it’s aimed at youngsters,” says Sanders, 64. Among other things, it’s a striking portrayal of what it might feel like to be hunted, and audiences have … Read more
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Move over, pickleball. There’s a new obsession sweeping through the hills of Hollywood, and it’s a lot more “clack” and a lot less “thwack.” Mahjong, the ancient Chinese tile game that has long been a staple of community centers and grandma’s kitchen tables, is undergoing a high-octane, high-glamour rebranding. The resurgence has been fueled by … Read more
Getting a seat at LA’s most expensive restaurant isn’t just another dinner reservation. It’s a victory in the “Hunger Games” of fine dining. Exclusive Somni, a tiny West Hollywood boite with just 14 seats and one nightly seating, has catapulted into the stratosphere of global fine dining, securing a coveted three Michelin stars. That’s the … Read more
The New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews “You, Me & Tuscany.” Source link #Video #Movie #Review #Tuscany
When the patchwork ensemble of “Euphoria” debuted in 2019, its young leads took an ambitious, indecent leap into the fractured psyches of toxic high schoolers. In the years since, through a series of sometimes calculated, sometimes opportunistic career decisions, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi have become leading archetypes of modern celebrity, using the hit … Read more
I wish every celebrity were as gloriously unfiltered and rude as Brian Cox. Hollywood would be a lot more exciting instead of the navel-gazing snoozefest it’s become. In interviews, the vicious “Succession” star goes to town cruelly slagging off co-workers, other actors and directors. Anybody really. Without fail, the 79-year-old speaks his combative, brutal mind. … Read more
The First ‘Lady’ While later Nintendo games in the 1980s would feature stone-cold heroines like Samus, a bounty hunter in space, the series started in 1981 with basics. The Mario character was named Jumpman because he jumped to dodge obstacles. And his girlfriend was simply Lady, who was kidnapped by the titular ape of the … Read more
One week ago, “Project Hail Mary” gave us a reason to hope. Taking a strong $80.5 million, Amazon’s wildly entertaining science-fiction film starring Ryan Gosling enjoyed the biggest non-sequel opening weekend since “Oppenheimer” way back in summer 2023. Rejoice! Here’s monetary proof that audiences are craving new stories and smart writing — not just more … Read more
I screamed: “TRAIN!” The last of the paralysis fell from me and I began to run. Vern’s head jerked back over his shoulder. The surprise that distorted his face was almost comically exaggerated, written as large as the letters in a Dick and Jane primer. He saw me break into my clumsy, shambling run, dancing … Read more
We’re smoking hot. Yes, you read that right – cigarettes are having a moment again. Just when it seemed we’d burned that bad habit to the ground, Hollywood — ironically part of the nation’s most health obsessed state — is lighting up again. From trays filled with cigarettes at the Vanity Fair Oscar’s Party to … Read more
Neil Sedaka, the iconic crooner behind hits like “Calendar Girl” and “Love Will Keep Us Together,” died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Post has learned. The disease is a chronic condition caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in artery walls, often resulting in a heart attack. Kidney failure also contributed to … Read more
There’s a scene in Sarah Michelle Gellar’s new movie, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” when her exquisitely tailored character abruptly stakes someone through the shoulder. It’s a funny moment, a wink at “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” fans, and an excellent reminder of why we need more Gellar in our movies and shows. Alas, … Read more
In his Oscars tribute to slain director Rob Reiner Sunday, Billy Crystal referenced some of his old friend’s most iconic movies — from “Spinal Tap” to “The Princess Bride” to “A Few Good Men,” invoking the star and most famous line from that 1992 classic. “And Jack Nicholson, who warned us: You can’t handle the … Read more
Our awards season columnist Kyle Buchanan talks about the most suspenseful Oscar of 2026 — for best actor. Source link #Video #Michael #Jordan #Wins #Actor
The Oscars 2026 might be over, but fans’ fury over “dirty” celebrities is just getting started. A picture showing trash, including discarded water bottles and snack packets, strewn across Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre has gone viral on social media — sparking backlash over the hypocrisy of the elite, who grandstand about the environment. “Aren’t some of … Read more