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(L-R) Producer Brian Grazer, Donald Trump, director Brett Ratner, Melania Trump and Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2011.
AFTER THE HUNT

Hollywood Producer Admits Trump Vote Came With ‘Blowback’

Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer said he has been “canceled” by friends over his decision to vote for Trump.

Tom Sanders

A photo illustration Ana de Armas in Eden.
PARADISE LOST

‘Eden’ Is Worth Seeing for Ana de Armas’ Goofy Performance

That’s not to mention the scene where Sydney Sweeney gives birth while fighting off wild dogs.

Jordan Hoffman

Ron Howard
MAGA MOVIE

How Director Really Feels About ‘Hillbilly’ JD Vance Movie

Ron Howard also revealed the last interaction he had with his movie subject turned vice president.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Bryce Dallas Howard photo illustration
JUMPED THE SHARK?

Nepo Baby Has Never Seen Her Father’s Iconic TV Show

The Hollywood star revealed she has avoided one of TV’s favorite classics.

Cameron Adams

John Williams Illustration
STRIKE UP THE BAND

The Greatest Film Composer Ever Gets the Tribute He Deserves

The new documentary “Music by John Williams” is a rapturous love letter to the man who wrote the soundtrack to modern pop culture: “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” “Superman,” and so much more.

Nick Schager

Sydney Sweeney at TIFF
STARS OF THE FLIES

Sydney Sweeney Gives Birth While Fighting Canines in ‘Eden’

Based on real-life events, Ron Howard’s latest pits a starry cast—including Sweeney, Jude Law, and Ana de Armas—against each other in a “Lord of the Flies”-esque island face-off.

Nick Schager

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Glenn Close and JD Vance
‘LADY WITH A CAT’

JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Mamaw Glenn Close Is Not a Fan

The actress played Vance’s grandmother in the film adaptation of his book ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ but has steered clear of criticizing him—until now.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

A photo illustration of J.D. Vance and a production still of Hillbilly Elegy.
MAKE AMERICA STREAM AGAIN

The ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Film Is as Bad as Everyone Said It Was

With Vance on the MAGA ticket, the 2020 adaptation of his memoir is one of the most–watched movies on Netflix. So a lot of people are learning the same thing: The film is trash.

Kevin Fallon

Jim Henson Idea Man.
RAINBOW CONNECTION

You Absolutely Must Watch This Moving Jim Henson Documentary

Ron Howard’s new Disney+ documentary “Idea Man” explores the restless creative spirit that led to some of the 20th century's best children’s programming.

Isaac Feldberg

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THE OSCARS MOMENT I’LL NEVER FORGET

David Lynch and Robert Altman’s Poignant, Tragic Oscars Hug

Robert Altman, Peter Jackson, David Lynch, and Ridley Scott were all nominated for the work of their careers. And then they lost Best Director to Ron Howard for “A Beautiful Mind.”

Nick Schager

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NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD

The ‘Willow’ Series Is Just Like the Movie—Except Much Worse

The new “Willow” TV series isn’t just a bloated, decidedly un-magical mimic of the 1988 movie. It also has no sense of who its target audience is or even should be.

Nick Schager

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