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‘Marie Antoinette’ at 20: Sofia Coppola celebrates the costume drama’s 2nd life after it survived ‘a ton of bad reviews’ Original
Kirsten Dunst in Marie Antoinette To a generation of millennial girls, Sofia Coppola's works represent all that is exciting, intense, frustrating, and suffocating about being a woman. Her 1999 debut feature The Virgin Suicides was critically praised, and the acclaim intensified with the release of her sophomore film, 2003's Lost in Translation. By the time her sweeping portrait of doomed French queen Marie Antoinette (played by Coppola's regular collaborator, Kirsten Dunst) hit screens on Oct.
‘That Thing You Do!’ at 30: How Tom Hanks and the Wonders created the ultimate pop music earworm
The cast of That Thing You Do! Thirty years ago, a band called The Wonders — or, if you're a purist, The Oneders — burst onto movie screens with a song called "That Thing You Do!" that's guaranteed to worm its way into the ears of anyone who heard it. Sure, viewers don't actually know who is "doing that thing you do" or what thing is actually being done — but does anyone really care? The song has been a bop since the Tom Hanks-directed film of the same name opened in theaters on Oct. 4, 1996.
‘That Thing You Do!’ at 30: How Tom Hanks and the Wonders created the ultimate pop music earworm
1 day ago There was something different in the Hollywood air in the '90s. No matter what generation you're part of, movies from that era just hit different. Here are 40 interesting behind-the-scenes facts about iconic '90s movies: 1. The Leonardo DiCaprio-led Romeo + Juliet was filmed in Mexico, but the …
‘Children of a Lesser God’ at 40: Marlee Matlin reflects on her historic Oscar-winning role and why the film does — and doesn’t — hold up today Original
Marlee Matlin in Children of a Lesser God Across 98 years of Oscar history, only three visibly deaf or disabled performers have ever won — and just one of those three has been a woman. Four decades ago, Marlee Matlin became the first deaf actor to win the Best Actress statuette for Children of a Lesser God.
10 Essential Argentine Films That Are Worth Watching
Tap into Argentine classics that evolved alongside the country's political upheaval, economic struggles, and dramatic social changes. By Kristen Lopez | Published September 24, 2026 TAGGED AS: hispanic heritage month, movies For Hispanic Heritage Month, Rotten Tomatoes is spotlighting essential films from four Hispanic communities to celebrate their cinematic histories — from beloved classics and box-office landmarks to award winners and breakthrough movies that changed the conversation.
Hollywood’s long history of men who think actresses owe them Original
In a series of now-deleted posts on X, independent film journalist Jeff Sneider expressed frustration about being “ghosted” by the publicity team of “Obsession” breakout star Inde Navarrette. “I plan to write about Inde Navarrette for a long time,” Sneider wrote. “I can be a useful friend to her team . . . or I can share literally everything I hear about her. The best part is, THEY get to decide. I can forgive being ghosted this summer. I won’t forget, but I can forgive . . .
As Hollywood courts influencers, movie critics are getting squeezed out Original
Modern-day movie publicity has changed significantly over the last several years. The standard routes of press interviews on shows like “Access Hollywood” and “Entertainment Tonight” are still around, but they’re far from the main way people hear about a new movie. Today’s stars are now doing interviews in costume, on subways, and talking to other celebrities on their various podcasts.
‘Hollywoodland’ at 20: How Ben Affleck donned Superman’s cape before becoming Batman
Ben Affleck as George Reeves in 'Hollywoodland' Twenty years ago, Allan Coulter made viewers believe that Ben Affleck could fly... kind of. On Sept. 8, 2006, the director of such storied TV programs as The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire, released his second feature film, Hollywoodland.
The colonial reckoning “The English Patient” adaptation couldn’t capture Original
Sri Lankan poet-turned-author Michael Ondaatje’s 1992 novel “The English Patient” is a lyrical, highly detailed exploration of love across the decades and how its sacred qualities overcome time and geography. Written in a fragmented, poetic style by Ondaatje, the novel tells the story of a World War II nurse named Hana (Juliette Binoche in the movie) caring for a severely burned man (played by Ralph Fiennes in the adaptation) suffering from amnesia.
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at 25: Inside the origin of ‘The Origin of Love’
John Cameron Mitchell in Hedwig and the Angry Inch Call it the origin of "The Origin of Love." Twenty-five years ago, John Cameron Mitchell adapted his off-Broadway musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch into a Golden Globe-nominated film.
The Duttonverse Family Tree
Confused by the Dutton family lineage? Here's how the characters of Yellowstone and its spin-offs are all related to each other. by Kristen Lopez | July 15, 2026 TAGGED AS: streaming, TV It’s hard to fathom that what once started as a modernized Western about a powerful Montana ranching family has expanded into five different television series and a history as expansive as the MCU.
All Yellowstone Duttonverse TV Shows In Order
The Western has a long and storied tradition in television, from old-school interpretations like 1957’s Wagon Train and Have Gun, Will Travel to more contemporary, Texas-based shows like 1978’s Dallas. In 2013, actor Taylor Sheridan started pitching a film he equated to “The Godfather in Montana” he called Yellowstone.
Disclosure Day : Release Date, Cast, Trailers & More
Here's everything we know about Steven Spielberg's return to the sci-fi world of aliens, from the cast to the story and more.
Luis Guzmán on Voicing Super Mario Galaxy’ s Wart, Wednesday Season 3, and His Ultimate Legacy
At last count, actor Luis Guzmán has over 170 credits to his name with no signs of slowing down. He’s worked alongside directorial titans like Sidney Lumet, Steven Soderbergh, Brian De Palma, and Paul Thomas Anderson, and while those are roles he’s certainly proud of, he’s just as honored to be playing the crime boss Wart in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in theaters now. “This is what I consider to be a real legacy kind of project,” Guzmán tells Rotten Tomatoes. “Because it’s that huge.
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy : Release Date, Cast, Trailers & More
Director Lee Cronin burst onto the scene with 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, a reboot to the long-running Evil Dead franchise that left audiences squirming. The film grossed $147 million and gave Cronin the opportunity to tackle future horror projects. In 2024, New Line Cinema announced plans for another Cronin horror feature, set for release in 2026. It wasn’t until December 2024 that it was revealed the movie would be a new take on the classic Mummy character.
Wuthering Heights: Release Date, Cast, Trailers & More
In 1847 British author Emily Bronte published the Gothic romantic drama Wuthering Heights, the source material for Emerald Fennell’s latest adaptation. Set on the Yorkshire Moors of Northern England, the story is a moody drama that at times verges on supernatural in its presentation of the story of Heathcliffe and Cathy. This marks Fennell’s first time adapting an established text, having previously directed 2020’s Promising Young Woman and 2024’s Saltburn.
Euphoria : Season 3: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailer, and More
It’s been three years since viewers last saw the gang from East Highland. When we left them, Rue (Zendaya) appeared to have ended things for good with her first love Jules (Hunter Schafer) and remained sober for the rest of the school year; Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) received both public and personal humiliation after her break-up with Nate (Jacob Elordi); and a S.W.A.T. shoot-out left the fates of Fezco (Angus Cloud) and Faye (Chloe Cherry) unknown as they were taken into custody.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Script Changes Improve Disability Representation, but Issues Remain Original
Since its release back on Nov. 21, I’ve had several social media followers and friends ask me: “What did you think of ‘Wicked: For Good?’” There’s a hidden undercurrent to this question. They aren’t asking me just because I’m an entertainment journalist and critic; I’m also a disabled person who routinely writes about representation on-screen.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Script Changes Improve Disability Representation, but Issues Remain
Since its release back on Nov. 21, I’ve had several social media followers and friends ask me: “What did you think of ‘Wicked: For Good?’” There’s a hidden undercurrent to this question. They aren’t asking me just because I’m an entertainment journalist and critic; I’m also a disabled person who routinely writes about representation on-screen.
"Edward Scissorhands" exposes the cost of being the "exceptional" disabled person
A disabled figure it took years for me to embrace is the title character of Tim Burton’s dark, modern fairy tale, “Edward Scissorhands.” “Edward Scissorhands” is not a horror movie per se, but the tragic tale of the man with scissors for hands creeped me out because of how it juxtaposed Edward’s disability with his outward appearance: the dark circles under his eyes and pale white skin, which are now the highlights of numerous Tim Burton–created characters.
Disability Visibility: a starter pack of twenty depictions of disability on film • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine
Deconstructing disability in the movies is still a relatively new phenomenon. The concept of ableism (disability discrimination) is still hotly debated, and how that manifests in cinema is still being examined by a select few—and that’s to say nothing of how few disabled film critics and journalists have platforms to discuss it.
“Jay and Pamela” and the problem with being a “good” disabled person on reality TV
At the beginning of March, TLC debuted its latest reality series, “Jay and Pamela." The series follows an engaged couple living with osteogenesis imperfecta, aka brittle bone disease—which "Real Housewives of Atlanta" newbie Kelli Ferrell brought awareness to in a recent episode of the Bravo show, helping to raise money at an event in support of those who live with the disease.
“Jay and Pamela” and the problem with being a “good” disabled person on reality TV
At the beginning of March, TLC debuted its latest reality series, “Jay and Pamela." The series follows an engaged couple living with osteogenesis imperfecta, aka brittle bone disease—which "Real Housewives of Atlanta" newbie Kelli Ferrell brought awareness to in a recent episode of the Bravo show, helping to raise money at an event in support of those who live with the disease.
Disney’s "Snow White" sidesteps a legacy of bad disability representation
Since Disney announced plans to do a live-action remake of their 1937 feature “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the disabled community had questions. How would the Dwarf characters be handled in a way that wasn’t offensive? Some, like actor Peter Dinklage, even questioned whether the movie could even be remade considering current progressive attitudes about people with disabilities.
Disney’s "Snow White" sidesteps a legacy of bad disability representation
Since Disney announced plans to do a live-action remake of their 1937 feature “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the disabled community had questions. How would the Dwarf characters be handled in a way that wasn’t offensive? Some, like actor Peter Dinklage, even questioned whether the movie could even be remade considering current progressive attitudes about people with disabilities.
"Wolf Man": A modern monster tale rooted in trauma and survival
This weekend marks the debut of director/writer Leigh Whannell’s second entry in rebooting Universal’s famed monsters, “Wolf Man.” Based on the 1941 feature starring Claude Rains and Lon Chaney, Jr., Whannell’s new take on the character is a story of generational trauma and abuse involving a man named Blake (Christopher Abbott) who takes his wife and daughter to visit his family home in Oregon.
Exploring Disability Representation: The Best Films of 2024
I’m asked at the end of every year whether it was good or bad, from a disability perspective, at the movies. And every year I tend to have the same answer: “It’s never great, but there were some moments.” Because disabled characters still comprise such a small subset of characters—just 2.4%, according to this year’s Annenberg Initiative study—it’s hard to find too many opportunities to champion disabled representation.
Is Nessarose a huge win for "Wicked"? It's complicated Original
When the “Wicked” film casting call went out in 2022 for Nessarose – the wheelchair-using younger sister to future Wicked Witch Elphaba – the enthusiastic response from disabled actresses was seen all over social media. In my Facebook feed alone I had several wheelchair-using friends who were excited to audition and, more importantly, were ecstatic that director Jon M. Chu was making a point to cast the character authentically.
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