An American Picklebrines 2 bad Seth Rogen performances in a vat of satiric schmaltz: Review

The HBO Max film feels direct-to-video in the worst way. There are actors who can pull off dual roles, and now we knowSeth Rogenisn’t one of them. Picture the best Borat impression you ever heard at a fraternity party. Hopper Stone/HBO So Herschel meets his lookalike great-grandson Ben, a fitted-sweater version of Rogen’s oldJudd Apatowpersona. Really, the resemblance is astonishing. Rogen’s a reactive performer who emerged from the cult of improvisation....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Jordan Harvey

An emotional Ethan Zohn reflects on 'aSurvivormoment I'll never forget'

Never underestimate the heart of a champion. That was the lesson learned on the latest episode ofSurvivor: Winners at War. What seemed like a simple task was anything but. Robert Voets/CBS But if history has proven anything, it is that you cant keep Ethan Zohn down. He smashed the competition inSurvivor: Africaand then smashed cancer not once buttwice. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You had 20 logs you had to bring down in that brutal Fire Token task....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Patrick Coleman

An exclusive look inside Carrie Fisher's infamous, wild, celeb-filled house parties

Check out an exclusive excerpt below. Eventually, she rented out the Laurel Canyon house and bought a house on Oak Pass in Benedict Canyon. A more exclusive, A-list-filled, in-demand party in Hollywoodor anywheredidnt exist than the Carrie-Penny parties. Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images We were wondering what we were doing there. The guest list was such that celebrities got quietly excited over fellow celebrities. Although these evening parties were for pleasure rather than networking, networking inevitably occurred....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Leah Ramirez

An interview with Congressman John Lewis on his new documentaryGood Trouble

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I would guess that youve been approached many times about putting your life on screen. How did Dawn Porter convince you that she was the one to tell your story? And at times, it brought up some things that were a little embarrassing. Credit: David Hume Kennerly via Bank of America/Getty Images God is doing his work now, and you must be quiet." And we got so quiet....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Leslie Smith

An oral history of the pitch-black '90s comedyJawbreaker

EW gets the tea behind the teen classic, which turned 20 this year. Unlike other films of the era, its one that has aged well. As Stein told EW, Its meant to be mythic. Credit: Everett Like the fashion, the dialogue is sort of out of time. The music is from all kinds of decades in the past. Its not meant to be this very realistic film in the 90s, its not that movie....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Emily House

An originalBlack Panthernovel centered on Shuri will publish next year

Shuri is getting her own book. The second book in this collaboration will launch a series:Avengers Assembly, by Preeti Chhibber. As the first title were launching with Scholastic, Shuri is the perfect character to highlight this message. Letitia Wright as Shuri in ‘Black Panther’.Credit: ©Marvel Studios 2018 Much like Vibranium, the Heart Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. But something is wrong. The plants are no longer growing, and their supply is running short....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Nicole Stephenson

Analyse fromBig Brotherreacts to Taco Tuesday blow-up

Analyse Talavera was told she was the pawn. But, as we all know, pawns go home onBig Brother. How does she feel about Christies final gambit? Credit: Robert Voets/CBS Did she do any campaigning on her on to stay? Is she disappointed her housemates did not keep her around? Read on to see what Sis had to say! She blew up Nicks game. Would I have preferred her not to do it?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · James Ellison

Analyzing Globes' film picks

As usual, the Golden Globemovie nominationsoffered their fair share of surprises (sevennominees for Best Drama? Really, Hollywood Foreign Press?) and expected sure things. Credit: François Duhamel The only one that didnt?Into the Wild. (See surprises below.) All thoseLittle Miss Sunshinecomparisons grow more apt by the day. Asking for a Best Actor in a Drama nod forBefore the Devil Knows Youre Deadwould just be greedy now. SURPRISES Charlie Wilsonfinally joins the warThe star-studded comedic drama (or is it dramatic comedy?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Karen Valenzuela

Anatomy of a song: HowThe Witcherearworm 'Toss a Coin to Your Witcher' was made

“Toss a coin to your Witcher! Oh valley of plenty, oh valley of plenty, ohhhh. Toss a coin to your Witcher, a friend of humanity!” Credit: Katalin Vermes/Netflix Those meticulously choreographed action sequences! That meant she took on the role of lyricist for the bop, something she had never done before. she tells EW with a laugh. Katalin Vermes/Netflix Because he obviously wears on his patience," Klein says. “That was so exciting....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Mary Schmitt

Anatomy of a Song: Sleater-Kinney

(The issue will beavailable on all newsstands starting August 22.) This month,Sleater-Kinneyreassemble for their long-awaited but never quite guaranteed 10th album,The Center Wont Hold. The album also features some of the most fragile, expansive songwriting of the bands career. Credit: Nikko LaMere In some ways, change laid the foundation forCenters creation. There were changes behind the scenes, too. Earlier this year, the band changed management and signed with a new label....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Mr. Gregory West

Ancient history: Charlize Theron andThe Old Guardcast talk battle-axes and immortality

The Oscar winner and action icon photographs herself at home for EW’s latest digital cover. Need someone who can single-handedly take down an entire room full of bad guys? What about fighting on horseback? KiKi Layne, Luca Marinelli, Marwan Kenzari, Charlize Theron, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘The Old Guard.'.AIMEE SPINKS/NETFLIX just, what else you got? Theron’s Andy, a.k.a. It’s just about people." In some ways,The Old Guard(out July 10) feels like your typical summer blockbuster....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Abigail Howard

And Still She Rises: The EW guide to Maya Angelou

John Singleton’s 1993 film,Poetic Justice, features some of the author’s most indelible work. The film’s starJanet Jacksonremembers the woman behind the words. I was young, 25 years old. Her voice was so strong. She had a powerful impact on me. The effects of the abuse, and all that occurred after, silenced her. She shattered barriers not just for African-American women but for ALL women. There are no barriers of color or gender when it comes to Dr....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Emily Martinez

And they're off! Make over your Kentucky Derby menu with the help ofQueer Eye's Antoni Porowski

Plus, he dishes on that quarantine buzz cut and landing an Outstanding Host Emmy nomination. He’s helped transform the lives of dozens of people on Netflix’sQueer Eye. With a trio er, Triple Crown? Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:You buzzed your hair! How’s that working for you? Do you love it? Antoni in the Kitchen available from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ANTONI POROWSKI:So, the amazing thing is I started playing tennis again and it’s so great....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Rebecca Mayo