Did you think the footage of people interacting with big cats in Netflix’sTiger Kingdocumentary was insane? In 1969, the couple traveled to Zimbabwe, where Hedren was shooting the thrillerSatans Harvest. No, we’re not making any of this up). Drafthouse Films Theoretically, this was for reasons of safety. I am amazed no one died. I was about 15 when I said, Why do we have tigers? I was the voice of reason....
Everyone in Hollywood knows that sex sells. But inRyan Murphy’sHollywood,the sex plays a greater narrative purpose. Of course, it turns out that sleeping with Hollywood bigwigs just might be a ticket to silver-screen success. Netflix But Corenswet thinks it’s actually an essential element to the show’s desire to play with Hollywood history. “It’s actually important to the show that you see the sex,” he tells EW. “Because the whole point is that in that era, the public didn’t see any of that....
The 7-episode limited seriesHollywood,Ryan Murphys second project atNetflix, premieres May 1. KRISTEN:Hollywoodbegins where else? The studio system is king! Credit: SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIX Kid, youre a dime a dozen, sniffs a casting agent. (Did we mention this is a Ryan Murphy show?) ), and the actor is equally hilarious in both. But then we wouldnt have the pleasure of watching Patti LuPone as the grandly disdainful Avis Amberg. Were there any performances that stood out for you, Darren?...
There’s a scene inSpider-Man: Far From HomewhereTom HollandandJake Gyllenhaalshake hands. (We promise no spoilers lie ahead!) “Tom was tired, and he just couldn’t keep it together,” Gyllenhaal explains. That went on for about 30 minutes. It was about 45 to 50 takes, and it was a disaster." “I don’t even remember what was funny about it,” Holland adds. “There was something about the scene where Jake and I just could not keep a straight face....
Will Janelle Monae or Julia Roberts return? Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg answer that and more. Warning: This article contains spoilers forHomecomingseason 2. Credit: Ali Goldstein/Amazon Studios “Is it gonna hurt?” “I don’t remember.” A panicked Alex jumps in a nearby boat and rows out into the water. Amazon Walter demands that Geist do something to stop all this, and they team up to do just that. At the completion of Bunda’s speech, the punch is flowing and everyone immediately collapses....
Monae and costar Stephan James preview the Amazon thriller’s return. How do you fillJulia Roberts' shoes? Well, according toJanelle Monae, you don’t. Ali Goldstein/Amazon Studios For those already familiar with the show, it’s anything but relaxing. “She’s very accomplished and known, but her persona is still that of a chameleon. There’s a curiosity about her, and we weaved that into the character.” Ali Goldstein/Amazon Studios “We’re seeing a dogged, more determined Walter,” says James, 26....
Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar Ayad Akhtar wants you to know:Homeland Elegiesis a novel. Even though the book breaks narrative format for essayistic asides. Even though the book races at the speed of bare-your-soul memoir. Credit: Little, Brown and Company; Pantheon A deeply personal work, the novel probes vital questions about American identity today. Akhtars forceful, direct prose conveys a poetic sense of anguish. So maybe this is more than a novel....
Obviously, poor Khan just suffers from a bad case of evil bastard resting face. (Couldnt he have been transparent with her about something else? YOU HAD ONE JOB. Credit: Ilze Kitshoff/Showtime But I suppose we should have known what would happen as soon as the ersatz donut appeared. NEXT: If youre all out of escape, Ill take some death. Meanwhile, all hands are on deck at the embassy to facilitate Saul Berensons release....
But, now that weve completed this final obscenely-long-time-gap Ive realized Im quite going to miss all that confusion. I dont think thats an accident. Welcome back,Homelandviewers. Credit: Sifeddine Elamine/SHOWTIME Cue more upsetting flashbacks. Saul wouldnt…exposit…like that for much less. We now know Yasmeens motive, friends. Im not leaving until Im done. We dont have a functional listening rig on 14 miles of the Pakistani border. Were in negotiations with the Taliban in Doha....
We need to talk about predictions. This isnt the first time thatHomelandhas written things into existence, but this occasion does feel especially prescient andeerie. It seems like within minutes of these episodes airing, the real-life U.S. government startedpeace talkswith the real-life Taliban. Credit: Sifeddine Elamine/SHOWTIME But now into False Friends. The CIA team says yes, but only to potentially prove thatCarriesactually the one working with theRussians. Its kind of like the first time you saw your dad cry....
It’s the penultimate episode ofHomeland! of my friends have known their spouses. I regret nothing, if I’m being honest. Credit: Erica Parise/SHOWTIME It feels so satisfying to see Saul dropping F-bombs at Hot Evil Hugh Dancy and his smug beard. She uses the opportunity to circuitously ask about that secret Russian asset Yevgeny mentioned, which Saul vehemently denies. I wonder whether to believe him while also simultaneously marveling about how enviable his house is....
Welcome to the first (of many) quarantine editions of theHomelandseason 8 recap! Could he really be a ruthless Russian spy with a heart? The seeds of doubt in her unexpected ally keep cropping up. Credit: Warrick Page/SHOWTIME Look at him learning Presidential words. which is a little ironicimo). Saul goes to visit an old friend and suprise! Sifeddine Elamine/SHOWTIME. it’s Tasneem’s father. Like ‘79, when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? We were friends then....
Well, here we are in a post-Max world. Everything is horrible inside the TV and everything is horrible in real life. I’m just taking comfort that Max didn’t have to see society like this. Credit: Sifeddine Elamine/SHOWTIME Saul Berenson is back at Kabul HQ and giving Mike Dunne the dressing-down he deserves. Dunne’s team is putting together a plan to arrest (capture?) I think he actually snarled when he told Saul, “You’ve been recalled....
