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We all know the story. The story of little Dorothy Gale and the adventure she has when she’s whisked away to the wonderful land of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is one of the most timeless pieces of American literature ever produced, and the 1939 film adaptation remains one of the greatest (and most frightening) films of all time. This has caused numerous filmmakers of all genres and backgrounds to be inspired by the classic story in different ways over the years. Ti West brings it to a whole other level with his new film Pearl, the prequel to his slasher movie X that tells the story of the titular character and her descent into complete madness.
The film is littered with parallels...
We all know the story. The story of little Dorothy Gale and the adventure she has when she’s whisked away to the wonderful land of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is one of the most timeless pieces of American literature ever produced, and the 1939 film adaptation remains one of the greatest (and most frightening) films of all time. This has caused numerous filmmakers of all genres and backgrounds to be inspired by the classic story in different ways over the years. Ti West brings it to a whole other level with his new film Pearl, the prequel to his slasher movie X that tells the story of the titular character and her descent into complete madness.
The film is littered with parallels...
- 9/21/2022
- by Reyna Cervantes
- bloody-disgusting.com
Much like The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor features its fair share of familial drama. The manor itself has a troubled history, but so too do the Wingraves - though their turmoil isn't necessarily of the supernatural variety. The children's parents, Charlotte and Dominic Wingrave, don't die from ghostly haunts (that we know of anyway). They pass away during an accident on a trip to India, right after an extramarital affair comes to light.
When Rebecca tucks Flora into a memory in episode six, we learn that Uncle Henry (played by last season's Henry Thomas) has been carrying on an affair with Charlotte as Dominic went on business trips. The show simultaneously dives into Henry's past as his sinister alter ego torments him. Dominic, home for a brief time, begins to suspect that something is going on when Henry calls asking for Charlotte. The night before Flora's sixth birthday party,...
When Rebecca tucks Flora into a memory in episode six, we learn that Uncle Henry (played by last season's Henry Thomas) has been carrying on an affair with Charlotte as Dominic went on business trips. The show simultaneously dives into Henry's past as his sinister alter ego torments him. Dominic, home for a brief time, begins to suspect that something is going on when Henry calls asking for Charlotte. The night before Flora's sixth birthday party,...
- 10/10/2020
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
The Haunting of Bly Manor is a Crain family reunion, but not in the way you'd expect. Ever since the Netflix series's season-two cast was announced, fans have eagerly awaited more information about each actor's new role. Some were clear from the start, like Victoria Pedretti's character, Dani, but others have remained a mystery up until the season premiere.
That's why it's so intriguing when Carla Gugino is the first person we see in episode one of Bly Manor. We're introduced to her character in a hotel room before she sets off for a wedding rehearsal dinner where she regales a small group with a ghost story. From that moment on, she becomes the show's narrator, but her connection to the tale goes much deeper.
At the end of episode nine, the pieces finally fall into place. Gugino is revealed to be an older version of Amelia Eve's character,...
That's why it's so intriguing when Carla Gugino is the first person we see in episode one of Bly Manor. We're introduced to her character in a hotel room before she sets off for a wedding rehearsal dinner where she regales a small group with a ghost story. From that moment on, she becomes the show's narrator, but her connection to the tale goes much deeper.
At the end of episode nine, the pieces finally fall into place. Gugino is revealed to be an older version of Amelia Eve's character,...
- 10/9/2020
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
In the new, cancellation-happy era of Netflix (the latest victims: the fun yet thoughtful Teenage Bounty Hunters, the un-renewed cult favorite Glow), it seems the safest thing a creator can make is not a sprawling tale requiring many seasons, but something tight and cancel-proof, like a limited series or an anthology show. This week’s entry into the field is The Haunting of Bly Manor, a spiritual sequel to 2018’s Haunting of Hill House.
The source material is different (the writing of Henry James, primarily The Turn of the Screw), as are all the characters,...
The source material is different (the writing of Henry James, primarily The Turn of the Screw), as are all the characters,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
The Paley Center for Media awarded Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Carl Reiner, Carol Burnett and Norman Lear at The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute to Television’s Comedy Legends on Thursday Night in Beverly Hills.
In the sixth annual Paley Honors for achievements in television, Conan O’Brien introduced Newhart, who shared stories of his attempted careers in accounting, unemployment offices and retail before getting into comedy.
As a petty cash clerk for traveling salesmen, Newhart lamented that he could never quite balance their receipts with his cash total. Rather than spend hours trying to reconcile an extra $1.75, he said he just paid the difference out of his own pocket.
“I swear to you, if I had gone with Enron, they would still be in business,” Newhart joked. “So naturally, what do you do when you leave accounting? Obviously you become a stand-up comedian.”
In the early years, Newhart still took day jobs.
In the sixth annual Paley Honors for achievements in television, Conan O’Brien introduced Newhart, who shared stories of his attempted careers in accounting, unemployment offices and retail before getting into comedy.
As a petty cash clerk for traveling salesmen, Newhart lamented that he could never quite balance their receipts with his cash total. Rather than spend hours trying to reconcile an extra $1.75, he said he just paid the difference out of his own pocket.
“I swear to you, if I had gone with Enron, they would still be in business,” Newhart joked. “So naturally, what do you do when you leave accounting? Obviously you become a stand-up comedian.”
In the early years, Newhart still took day jobs.
- 11/22/2019
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
Forty years after “All in the Family” won its 22nd Emmy Award in 1979 — tying the record for most wins as Best Comedy Series (4) held by “The Dick Van Dyke Show” — it’s back in the derby thanks to ABC’s surprise-hit reboot: “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons.'” Now it competes for Best Variety Special (Live) and could follow in the footsteps of a huge TV event that took America by surprise last year and triumphed five times at the Emmys: “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
What’s behind the blockbuster success (10 million viewers!) of the new “All in the Family/ Jeffersons,” which ran the risk of turning off modern TV viewers with painful memories of bombastic racism, misogyny and homophobia of yore?
“The big surprise to the audience was that nothing has changed” in the intervening years in America,...
What’s behind the blockbuster success (10 million viewers!) of the new “All in the Family/ Jeffersons,” which ran the risk of turning off modern TV viewers with painful memories of bombastic racism, misogyny and homophobia of yore?
“The big surprise to the audience was that nothing has changed” in the intervening years in America,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Tom O'Neil
- Gold Derby
Marla Gibbs never won an Emmy for playing Florence Johnston on “The Jeffersons” for 11 seasons. But now she may get her chance.
Sony Pictures TV is submitting the cast of Wednesday night’s ABC special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons'” for Emmy consideration — including Gibbs, who was a surprise, unannounced performer on the program, reprising her role as the Jeffersons’ maid.
“Live in Front of a Studio Audience” will compete in the outstanding variety special (live) race, which makes sense; the category is specifically for variety specials that are live, and the ABC event fits the bill.
But there is no category anymore for variety program performers, which poses a problem for events like “Live in Front of a Studio Audience.” Last year, NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” successfully entered several of its stars in...
Sony Pictures TV is submitting the cast of Wednesday night’s ABC special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons'” for Emmy consideration — including Gibbs, who was a surprise, unannounced performer on the program, reprising her role as the Jeffersons’ maid.
“Live in Front of a Studio Audience” will compete in the outstanding variety special (live) race, which makes sense; the category is specifically for variety specials that are live, and the ABC event fits the bill.
But there is no category anymore for variety program performers, which poses a problem for events like “Live in Front of a Studio Audience.” Last year, NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” successfully entered several of its stars in...
- 5/23/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
We knew somebody would mess up during ABC’s live reenactment of All in the Family… we just didn’t think it’d be an Oscar winner.
Jamie Foxx, who stepped into Sherman Helmsley’s dancing shoes to play the iconic George Jefferson during Wednesday’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience special, was the first to flub a line during the live primetime broadcast. While Foxx’s George was talking to Anthony Anderson’s Uncle Henry, he was supposed to say, “Ever since I was a little boy, I would always beg my mother for a little brother — but you know,...
Jamie Foxx, who stepped into Sherman Helmsley’s dancing shoes to play the iconic George Jefferson during Wednesday’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience special, was the first to flub a line during the live primetime broadcast. While Foxx’s George was talking to Anthony Anderson’s Uncle Henry, he was supposed to say, “Ever since I was a little boy, I would always beg my mother for a little brother — but you know,...
- 5/23/2019
- TVLine.com
Apologies to Matt Damon, but Jimmy Kimmel will be around to terrorize him in late night for three more years. Kimmel has sealed a three-year contract extension as host and executive producer of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the late-night show he has fronted since 2003.
The extension also means Kimmel will remain in place on ABC through his 20th season on the show. The news was announced on Tuesday morning by ABC entertainment president Karey Burke. Kimmel will return to the ABC upfronts stage on Tuesday afternoon, as has become a tradition at the annual event for advertisers.
Kimmel is now one of the veterans of late night, and currently in his 17th season on the show. Since the show’s launch, Kimmel created some of the earliest viral video sensations (he now clocks 10 billion views and 14 million subscribers on YouTube), and has hosted the Oscars twice, plus the Primetime Emmys.
The...
The extension also means Kimmel will remain in place on ABC through his 20th season on the show. The news was announced on Tuesday morning by ABC entertainment president Karey Burke. Kimmel will return to the ABC upfronts stage on Tuesday afternoon, as has become a tradition at the annual event for advertisers.
Kimmel is now one of the veterans of late night, and currently in his 17th season on the show. Since the show’s launch, Kimmel created some of the earliest viral video sensations (he now clocks 10 billion views and 14 million subscribers on YouTube), and has hosted the Oscars twice, plus the Primetime Emmys.
The...
- 5/14/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kerry Washington has The Jeffersons handled: The Scandal alumna has joined the cast of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons, airing May 22 at 8/7c on ABC.
Washington will play Helen Willis, the Jeffersons character originally portrayed by Roxie Roker; Will Ferrell will play her on-screen husband Tom. The live sitcom special also features Woody Harrelson (as Archie Bunker), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic), Justina Machado (Florence Johnston), Ike Barinholtz (Meathead), Sean Hayes (Mr. Lorenzo), Amber Stevens West (Jenny...
Washington will play Helen Willis, the Jeffersons character originally portrayed by Roxie Roker; Will Ferrell will play her on-screen husband Tom. The live sitcom special also features Woody Harrelson (as Archie Bunker), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic), Justina Machado (Florence Johnston), Ike Barinholtz (Meathead), Sean Hayes (Mr. Lorenzo), Amber Stevens West (Jenny...
- 5/13/2019
- TVLine.com
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ has added more star power.
Ike Barinholtz will re-create the role of Mike “Meathead” Stivic, Sean Hayes will play Mr. Lorenzo, Amber Stevens West is set to play Jenny Willis Jefferson in the one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and those classic series’ creator, Norman Lear.
Jovan Adepo will re-enact the role of Lionel Jefferson, Anthony Anderson joins as Uncle Henry, Stephen Tobolowsky is set to play Mr. Bentley, and Jackée Harry will play Diane Stockwell.
The special, airing live on ABC, Wednesday, May 22 at 8 Pm Et, will re-create an original episode from each of the iconic 1970s Lear comedies. James Burrows will direct, and Sony Pictures Television is producing.
Previously announced stars include Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei as Archie and Edith Bunker. Also previously announced, Jamie Foxx takes the role of George Jefferson,...
Ike Barinholtz will re-create the role of Mike “Meathead” Stivic, Sean Hayes will play Mr. Lorenzo, Amber Stevens West is set to play Jenny Willis Jefferson in the one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and those classic series’ creator, Norman Lear.
Jovan Adepo will re-enact the role of Lionel Jefferson, Anthony Anderson joins as Uncle Henry, Stephen Tobolowsky is set to play Mr. Bentley, and Jackée Harry will play Diane Stockwell.
The special, airing live on ABC, Wednesday, May 22 at 8 Pm Et, will re-create an original episode from each of the iconic 1970s Lear comedies. James Burrows will direct, and Sony Pictures Television is producing.
Previously announced stars include Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei as Archie and Edith Bunker. Also previously announced, Jamie Foxx takes the role of George Jefferson,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has added more cast members to its upcoming special, “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,'” the network announced on Friday.
New cast members include Ike Barinholtz as Meathead, Sean Hayes as Mr. Lorenzo, Amber Stevens West as Jenny Willis Jefferson, Jovan Adepo as Lionel Jefferson, Anthony Anderson as Uncle Henry, Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bentley and Jackée Harry as Diane Stockwell.
Set to take place on Wednesday, May 22, the 90-minute primetime special will re-create one episode each from the two classic sitcoms. Previously announced stars include Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei starring as Archie and Edith Bunker, and Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes as George and Louise Jefferson.
Also Read: Norman Lear Says 'I Wish I Could Understand' Why Netflix Canceled 'One Day at a Time'
Ellie Kemper will play Gloria Stivic; Will Ferrell will appear as Tom Willis,...
New cast members include Ike Barinholtz as Meathead, Sean Hayes as Mr. Lorenzo, Amber Stevens West as Jenny Willis Jefferson, Jovan Adepo as Lionel Jefferson, Anthony Anderson as Uncle Henry, Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bentley and Jackée Harry as Diane Stockwell.
Set to take place on Wednesday, May 22, the 90-minute primetime special will re-create one episode each from the two classic sitcoms. Previously announced stars include Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei starring as Archie and Edith Bunker, and Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes as George and Louise Jefferson.
Also Read: Norman Lear Says 'I Wish I Could Understand' Why Netflix Canceled 'One Day at a Time'
Ellie Kemper will play Gloria Stivic; Will Ferrell will appear as Tom Willis,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Louisa Mellor Jun 21, 2019
Return to Oz is certainly an underappreciated movie, but it's also just this side of terrifying.
If not an outright lie, then the DVD blurb on Disney's 1985 Return To Oz is, at the very least, misleading. "If you loved The Wizard Of Oz," it promises, "you'll love accompanying Dorothy on this second thrilling adventure."
A more fitting advert might be, "If you loved Mulholland Drive, but thought it could do with less girl-on-girl action and more talking chickens, you'll love accompanying Dorothy through this scary-ass mess of a film." Not quite as pithy, perhaps, but certainly more honest.
A composite of the plots of L. Frank Baum's Ozma Of Oz and The Magical Land Of Oz, Walter Murch's sole directorial effort is a very different beast from Fleming's 1939 original. The baddies are as scary, the heroine as determined, but the subject matter touches down in some much darker places.
Return to Oz is certainly an underappreciated movie, but it's also just this side of terrifying.
If not an outright lie, then the DVD blurb on Disney's 1985 Return To Oz is, at the very least, misleading. "If you loved The Wizard Of Oz," it promises, "you'll love accompanying Dorothy on this second thrilling adventure."
A more fitting advert might be, "If you loved Mulholland Drive, but thought it could do with less girl-on-girl action and more talking chickens, you'll love accompanying Dorothy through this scary-ass mess of a film." Not quite as pithy, perhaps, but certainly more honest.
A composite of the plots of L. Frank Baum's Ozma Of Oz and The Magical Land Of Oz, Walter Murch's sole directorial effort is a very different beast from Fleming's 1939 original. The baddies are as scary, the heroine as determined, but the subject matter touches down in some much darker places.
- 6/29/2011
- Den of Geek
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