Gina Prince-Bythewood made her name making tremendous dramas that I feel never got the proper respect that they deserved. Partly, this is due to the fact that she makes movies about women, which generally don’t get as much respect as they should. Partly, it’s because her best work were romances, such as “Love & Basketball” […]
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The Woman King Review: A Rousing Historical Epic With Great Action And Even Better Characters [TIFF]
There’s something very old school about “The Woman King.” It’s a sweeping, rousing, crowd-pleasing historical action-adventure epic the likes of which Hollywood doesn’t make that much anymore, at least not well. It’s familiar in a welcoming way. And yet, at the same time, this is also something groundbreaking. Because unlike the Hollywood epics of old, “The Woman King” […]
Why Black Representation Onscreen And Off Is So Important, According To The Woman King Stars
“The Woman King” is already shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Hollywood’s long and problematic history. With an almost entirely Black cast, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s story of the Agojie regiment of Dahomey is unlike any other blockbuster in recent memory. This sentiment goes for its crew, as we at /Film recently learned at the […]
Mike Judge Has A Simple Formula For Writing A Good King Of The Hill Script
Now I’m not saying that the absence of “King of the Hill” is what got us in this mess, but since the show ended in 2010, America seems to have lost its collective mind. From Karens to Donalds and all the QAnon in between, what we need right now is for Hank Hill to shed […]
‘He’s off!’ Andi Peters runs off Lorraine as he refuses to chat to reporter Ross King
Andi Peters joined Cat Deeley on Lorraine in the studio as he shared details of the latest competition. However, he quickly rushed off when Cat revealed Ross was coming up next on the show to talk about his exclusive interview with singer Demi Lovato. Andi didn’t even bother to make an excuse for his exit […]
‘Made your point – shut up now!’ Phillip Schofield on Meghan Markle spewing to Gayle King
After the clip had played, Phillip slammed the couple’s decision to speak out yet again following their interview with Oprah Winfrey. “The thing is there’s been an enormous amount of sympathy over the race issue, the mental health issue,” Phillip said. “But looking at the polls that are being done at the moment, that sympathy […]
Lucy Worsley sparked Brexit debate over ‘King Henry VIII laying foundation for leaving EU’
Reformation: Expert draws parallels with Brexit Britain The TV historian returns to screens tonight on the BBC show Blitz Spirit With Lucy Worsley, which explores World War 2 through six survivors’ accounts. The 47-year-old has delved into the deep crevices of the past to unearth little-known information and, at times, dispel historic mistruths. In one […]
Vikings season 6 part 2: Will Igor ever become King of the Rus?
Vikings season six part two lands on Amazon Prime Video on December 30 and the story will pick up after the Rus battle. Prince Oleg (played by Danila Kozlovsky) had invaded Scandinavia along with Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen), and Oleg had taken his nephew Igor (Oran Glynn O’Donovan) with him. Oleg was always […]
Tiger King: Thomas Lennon Debuts Joe Exotic Impression on Colbert
Reno 911‘s Thomas Lennon on Thursday debuted what might become his most high-profile role yet: Tiger King‘s Joe Exotic. Lennon appeared on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in character as the Netflix docuseries’ titular big cat breeder/abuser. Exotic came to Colbert via satellite from jail, where he is “currently serving 22 years’ worth […]
Joe Exotic Casting Call: Which Actor’s Got the Eye of the Tiger (King)? Vote!
RELATED STORIES The runaway success of Netflix’s Tiger King has injected new life into a potential scripted version of the sordid tale, igniting a feeding frenzy around the casting of the titular ringmaster. At least a half-dozen actors and self-proclaimed Tiger King enthusiasts, including Dax Shepard and Edward Norton, have campaigned for the colorful role. “If […]