Robert Redford demanded ‘bad in bed’ line cut from ‘The Way We Were’

Robert Redford demanded ‘bad in bed’ line cut from ‘The Way We Were’

Robert Redford refuses to let anyone think he could possibly be bad in bed, according to a new book. Redford, 86, insisted on cutting a piece of dialogue from “The Way We Were” implying that his character Hubbell wasn’t good in bed, author Robert Hofler revealed. His book, “The Way They Were: How Epic Battles … Read more

The 5 best movies of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival

The 5 best movies of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival

PARK CITY, Utah — Every January, just when we’re all sick of yakking about the same 10 Oscar movies, the Sundance Film Festival arrives like a bucket of ice water over the head. The buzzy indie fest, in the cute but eye-gougingly expensive ski town of Park City, Utah, wakes us up and sets the … Read more

After years of dating app hell, this movie made me completely rethink marriage

After years of dating app hell, this movie made me completely rethink marriage

Question, if you’re single and had the option to never have to swipe left or right again … would you take it? No more awkward first dates, no more ghosting, no more splurging far too much money on new outfits and drinks in the hope that a first good impression could lead to a lifetime of happiness … Read more

Robert Redford wore 2 pairs of undies to ‘protect himself’ from Barbra Streisand

Robert Redford wore 2 pairs of undies to ‘protect himself’ from Barbra Streisand

Robert Redford needed some extra protection when he filmed his love scenes with Barbra Streisand in the drama “The Way We Were.” The “Ordinary People” director, 86, reportedly forced himself to wear two pairs of underwear to “protect himself” from the singer, 80, according to a new book. Robert Hofler’s recently released book, “The Way … Read more

Oscar Mayer blew off ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ collaboration

Oscar Mayer blew off ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ collaboration

A24 is relishing their big moment. The entertainment company is on a roll after “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the 2023 Oscars with 11 nominations — more than any other film this year. But hot dog brand Oscar Mayer missed out on their big shot when they failed to respond to a direct message … Read more

Kevin Spacey replaced by ‘RRR’ star Ray Stevenson in ‘comeback’ film

Kevin Spacey replaced by ‘RRR’ star Ray Stevenson in ‘comeback’ film

Kevin Spacey got the hook — again — for being on the hook with UK courts. The embattled actor, 63, has been replaced by “Thor” and “RRR” actor Ray Stevenson in the upcoming flick “1242: Gateway to the West,” Deadline has reported, as Spacey weathers new charges of sexual assault. The film was briefly anticipated … Read more

‘Rocky Horror’ icon dead at 71: Sal Piro was role-playing super fan

‘Rocky Horror’ icon dead at 71: Sal Piro was role-playing super fan

Sal Piro, a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” role-paying super fan and the subject of an upcoming biopic, has died. He was 71. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club, which Piro founded in 1977, announced his death in a tweet on Sunday. They did not give a cause. “With profound sorrow we pass on the … Read more

Razzies apologize for nominating 12-year-old ‘worst actress’: ‘Valid criticism’

Razzies apologize for nominating 12-year-old ‘worst actress’: ‘Valid criticism’

The Razzies just got blown the biggest raspberry. Razzie Awards founder John Wilson issued an apology Wednesday after 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong was nominated as “Worst Actress” in the film “Firestarter,” reported Variety. Wilson also said that the awards show will impose an age limit for people they seek to nominate in future years. The … Read more

‘Till’ director Chinonye Chukwu calls out racism after Oscars 2023 snub

‘Till’ director Chinonye Chukwu calls out racism after Oscars 2023 snub

There are always a few big surprises and heartbreaks come the morning of Oscar nominations, as much as awards strategists try to mitigate those. But the batch of nominees for the 95th Academy Awards seemed to have more than its fair share of shockers, good and bad. “Till” director Chinonye Chukwu claimed that Hollywood has a history of “unabashed misogyny towards … Read more

Spielberg: ‘Dark Knight’ should’ve been Oscars’ first Best Picture blockbuster

Spielberg: ‘Dark Knight’ should’ve been Oscars’ first Best Picture blockbuster

Steven Spielberg believes “The Dark Knight” should have been the first blockbuster nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. The 76-year-old director, who got his first best original screenplay nomination Tuesday when the 2023 Oscars were announced, has reflected on the category of Best Picture. Of the nominees this year, Spielberg was happy to see … Read more

Madonna biopic scrapped as pop icon preps for world tour

Madonna biopic scrapped as pop icon preps for world tour

They just can’t get into the groove. Filmmakers of a planned Madonna biopic have allegedly halted production as the pop legend prepares for a huge world tour. The years-long preparation for the highly-anticipated film turned out to be for naught, Variety reported Tuesday, as the 64-year-old is allegedly too busy gearing up for her “Celebration” … Read more

Oscars 2023 nominations reactions: Austin Butler, Michelle Yeoh and more

Oscars 2023 nominations reactions: Austin Butler, Michelle Yeoh and more

The chase for Oscars gold is officially on. The Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday, with several notable contenders vying for statuettes March 12. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads with 11 nominations, while the Irish drama “The Banshees of Inisherin” scored nine nods. Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” received eight noms, and Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical flick “The … Read more

Angela Bassett becomes first Oscar-nominated Marvel actress

Angela Bassett becomes first Oscar-nominated Marvel actress

After 15 years and 30 films, an actor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally received an Academy Award nomination. When the nods for the 2023 Oscars were announced Tuesday, included among the Best Supporting Actress nominees was Angela Bassett for her role as Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Before now, none of … Read more

Oscar nominations prove ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ can’t win Best Picture

Oscar nominations prove ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ can’t win Best Picture

Like a jet during takeoff, “Top Gun: Maverick” has been gaining momentum all awards season long, with some pundits saying the popular sequel has a decent shot at winning Best Picture. I’m afraid its Goose is cooked. The 2023 Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning and, although “Maverick” managed a Best Picture nod, it appears … Read more

Jane Fonda: Why Katharine Hepburn ‘intimidated’ me on set of ‘On Golden Pond’

Jane Fonda: Why Katharine Hepburn ‘intimidated’ me on set of ‘On Golden Pond’

Jane Fonda looked back on her time appearing in the 1981 movie “On Golden Pond” with icon Katharine Hepburn and why the four-time Oscar winner unnerved her. “I was intimidated by Katharine Hepburn, that’s for sure. My God,” Fonda told AARP The Magazine in a recent interview. The “Barbarella” star, 85, said that she models the … Read more

Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch defends biopic after film set photos spark backlash

Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch defends biopic after film set photos spark backlash

Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, has thrown his support behind the controversial casting in the upcoming biopic “Back to Black.” Starring Marisa Abela as the late seven-time Grammy winner, the biopic has come under fire after fans pointed out that the actress doesn’t resemble the late singer in the slightest. But the “Tears Dry On … Read more

Sundance review: Anne Hathaway seduces and scares in ‘Eileen’

Sundance review: Anne Hathaway seduces and scares in ‘Eileen’

PARK CITY, Utah — No one likes being lied to or manipulated … unless it’s at the movie “Eileen,” which premiered Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival. Director William Oldroyd’s mouth-watering drama, based on Ottessa Moshfegh’s acclaimed novel, misleads and misdirects all the way to the shocker ending. Like some dark choose-your-own-adventure story, it’s easy … Read more

NC-17 ‘Infinity Pool’ at Sundance shocks with orgies, executions, money shot

NC-17 ‘Infinity Pool’ at Sundance shocks with orgies, executions, money shot

The Sundance Film Festival’s depraved talker this year is “Infinity Pool” by director Brandon Cronenberg.  Although reports from Sunday night’s premiere screening — appropriately in the Midnight program — said there were no major walkouts, there were ample bodily fluids. In one scene, Alexander Skarsgård’s character ejaculates, with his member in full view of the … Read more

Sundance review: ‘Theater Camp’ is an indie gem for Broadway geeks

Sundance review: ‘Theater Camp’ is an indie gem for Broadway geeks

PARK CITY, Utah — “Theater Camp,” which premiered Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, brings to mind another comedy that debuted here years ago: “Wet Hot American Summer.” Nobody goes on a heroin-fueled rampage through town this time — too bad — but what both sleepaway movies share is that they’re more about the counselors … Read more

Sundance premiere ‘Cat Person’ a cinematic litter box serving cheap ‘thrills’

Sundance premiere ‘Cat Person’ a cinematic litter box serving cheap ‘thrills’

PARK CITY, Utah — The movie “Cat Person,” which premiered Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, should be called “Camp Person.” Because gone is the deceptively simple, resonant, viral New Yorker short story about the pitfalls of dating in the age of the internet that touched a cultural nerve in 2017, and in its place … Read more