Charlie Kaufman to publish debut novel about a failed film critic

Charlie Kaufmanis going literary. The publisher, which originally acquired the book in 2012, describes it as a mind-bending opus. Hes also a published playwright.Antkindmarks his first foray into fiction, however. Credit: Mike Pont/WireImage There are no budgetary limitations in a novel, he said in a statement. There is no studio oversight. There are no focus groups. Random House In fact, this book is in part about that; its about an impossible movie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Jodi Alvarado

Charlie Rose fired by CBS following sexual misconduct claims

We need to be such a place, the memo read. Ive often heard that things used to be different. And no one may be able to correct the past. But what may once have been accepted should not ever have been acceptable. CBS News has reported on extraordinary revelations at other media companies this year and last, it continued. Our credibility in that reporting requires credibility managing basic standards of behavior....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Gregory Vega

Charlie Saysstar Matt Smith is still trying to unpack the 'beguiling' enigma of Manson

Its his victims, specifically the women he brainwashed. Its been a few years since they murdered for Manson, and they are still under his spell. I dont know where the true Charlie and the false Charlie ends, he says. Credit: IFC Films Theres something about the temperament, and just him that Ive always been intrigued by. It was one of those, I couldnt really say no, to. And she was like, Oh go on, it’s possible for you to....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Michael Diaz

Charlie's Angels and other women I was denied as a child

I watched all two hours ofFarrahs Storylast night. I found it grim and sweet and sad. Ken Tucker gives it a fuller review here. Credit: mptvimages.com I was touched though to see how the Angels rallied around their former co-star. How, how I obsessed over these women when I was growing up. I babysat and cleaned houses so I could buy all the dopey junk romances I wanted. I miss him and would love to reconnect!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Elizabeth Kramer MD

Charlie's Angelsfailed because the franchise era as we know it is changing: Opinion

The reboot saved its best ideas for the sequel. Charlies Angelsisnt terrible, and there are some terrible movies that gross a billion dollars. So why did theElizabeth Banks-helmed reboot, featuring a vibrantKristen Stewart,fail so miserably at the box office? Merie Weismiller Wallace/Sony; Moviestore/Shutterstock There are some obvious problems, flaws worth bean-counting for Sony, which released the film. Stewart was a generational figure forTwilightkids. She spent the rest of this decade minting hipster cred in Europe and Indieland....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Matthew Diaz

Charlie's Angelsunleashes a riotous Kristen Stewart on movie that is try-hard trash: EW review

It takes almost a whole movie for the newCharlies Angelsto get going, so thats one obvious issue. Balinska is Jane, a former MI6 operative with sniper skills. The Angels plan requires stealth and subterfuge, tussles and righteous speeches. NADJA KLIER/Sony The first thing Jane and Sabina do, though, is hit the dance floor. All the extras start choreographing alongside them, drunk on star power. Everything before is questionable, unfortunately, balancing good intentions with mapless action meandering....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Juan Moses

Charlize Theron brings youFast & FuriousmeetsAmerican Ninja Warriorin Netflix'sHyperdrive

Did this come from you all really loving cars?Im not a car person. I dont lift the hood of my car and do repairs, or anything like that. But when a really cool car drives by, I stop and look. Credit: Daniel McFadden/Netflix; Inset: Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images Theres something magical about a car thats fully tricked out with an engine that really roars. Ive always felt like there hasnt been really anything out there in the reality space for fans of cars....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Charles Sandoval

Charlize Theron nailedMad Max: Fury Road's best scene in one take

When anybody receives really devastating news it gets a little fragmented, Miller says. Then came Furiosas response. Miller did not write a script forFury Road, but rather storyboarded the action from start to finish. Credit: Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. When making movies you got to surf the problems, as it were, Miller recalls. And the sun was getting low in the sky. The team had very little time to get the shot....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Anna Dunn

Charlize Theron, Greta Gerwig, more on the behind-the-scenes artists that made their Oscar movies shine

Bong Joon Ho, Marielle Heller, more tell EW how technical artisans elevated their films. He is a true craftsman and artist. He has this effortless way of finding the heart and soul of any scene through the lens. Hilary B. Gayle/Lionsgate It didnt feel like they were wearing costumes; it felt like, these are their clothes. This is harder than it sounds. We also had the original music of Mister Rogers as an inspiration and jumping off point for the sound....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Jennifer Carter

Charmed's Rupert Evans talks the premiere's shocking masked assassin reveal

Warning: This story contains spoilers from the season 2 premiere ofCharmed.Read at your own risk. But the whitelighter is about to get dimmed with an infusion of darkness in season 2. Not to mention, it relocates them to Seattle have we mentioned this show shoots in Vancouver? The CW But their safety comes with a huge cost namely, their magical powers. Will they seek to find answers to their predicament and help other witches?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Duane Powers

Charmedrecap: Be wary of manic pixie dream girls

Cue Sixpence None the Richer because this episode is full of whimsy, with a healthy dose of murder. However, Chloe isnt just a walking manic pixie dream girl trope, shes anactualpixie. At the lab, Macy is working with Julia on a prototype serum for Parker using mouse cells. CHARMED (screen grab).The CW However, ever the loyal boyfriend, Galvin is there to support her in any way she needs. Wondering where Mels been, Maggie uses her empath powers and learns Mels been sleeping with Jada....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Loretta Johnson

Charmedrecap: The Vera sisters ain't afraid of no ghosts

We open to find that all is not well in the Vera-Vaughn household. Heeding the advice of her sisters, Lucy decides to channel her inner Gwyneth Paltrow and restore her zen. She overhears him talking about a party and she jokingly invites herself. Credit: Jack Rowand/The CW The whole encounter is as painful as it sounds. Galvin approaches and reveals the woman in the photo is his grandmother. She doesnt mince words, telling Macy to stay away from Galvin....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Patrick Evans

Chart Watch: Danity Kane, Leona Lewis lead the way

This week, P. DiddysMaking the Band3girl group, Danity Kane, earned its second No. But apparently, the massive tune didnt whet everyones appetite for a full course meal. Gnarls Barkleys sophomore effort,The Odd Couple, debuted at No. 18 with 31,000 sales. The big winners includedHannah Montana 2(climbing from No. 6 with a 137 percent sales increase), Taylor Swift (moving from No. 8, and up 74 percent in sales),Alvin and the Chipmunks(No....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Angelica Smith