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Can somebody please give Walton Goggin an award for acting almost entirely with his eyes? He did it on last week's episode of "The White Lotus," when his depressed maybe-hitman Rick sat through a stunningly unexpected monologue from an old buddy played by Sam Rockwell. This week, he's back at it again as the season enters its endgame -- which no doubt will have something to do with the man known as Jim Hollinger. Hollinger makes his entrance in an out-of-focus shot at the end of episode 5, and the hour ends with Goggins' almost imperceptibly shaken look.

The big twist here can be readily inferred, though we'll have to wait until next week for the show to confirm or deny it. Rick previously said that he knew hotel owner Sritala's (Patravadi Mejudhon) husband killed his dad when he was on what...

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Martin Scorsese has programmed Living, Breathing New York, which continues with a 35mm print of Bringing Out the Dead on Friday and Saturday; The Quiet Man plays on 35mm Saturday and Sunday; David Lynch shorts and Lost Highway screen.

Anthology Film Archives

A new restoration of João César Monteiro’s Snow White plays on Saturday; a Rosemary Hochschild retrospective screens.

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A René Clair retrospective has begun; Luis Buñuel’s Él continues screening in a 4K restoration alongside Play It As It Lays and Godard’s A Woman Is a Woman; Modern Times screens on Sunday.

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Hideaki Anno’s Love & Pop plays in a new restoration; Stop Making Sense, Mulholland Dr., Lost Highway, Best in Show, Palindromes, and Pink Flamingos show late.

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Heiny Srour’s Leila and the Wolves continues.

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Paper Moon...

NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.

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Martin Scorsese has programmed Living, Breathing New York, which starts with Shadows and a 35mm print of Heaven Knows What on Sunday; The Rubber Gun (watch our exclusive trailer debut) plays Saturday with a Stephen Lack Q&a; Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, and Wild at Heart screen.

Anthology Film Archives

Robina Rose’s Nightshift (watch our exclusive trailer debut) begins playing in a new restoration; Matías Piñeiro-curated series offers Antonioni, Hollis Frampton, and Straub-Huillet.

Film Forum

Luis Buñuel’s Él begins screening in a 4K restoration; Lou Ye’s Suzhou River and Spring Fever screen; Play It As It Lays and Godard’s A Woman Is a Woman continue; Space Jam screens on Sunday.

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Hideaki Anno’s Love & Pop plays in a new restoration; eXistenZ, Mulholland Dr., Paprika, Best in Show, Palindromes, and Pink Flamingos show late.

Julia Fox can’t help but shed a tear over the legacy of Pedro Almodóvar’s “All About My Mother” — especially when it comes to her personal history with the Oscar-winning 1999 film starring Penélope Cruz.

Fox, while visiting the Criterion Closet to promote “Presence” which is now on VOD, said that it was “All About My Mother” that showed her how “unconventional beauty” can be accepted.

“Ok, I had an advisor in high school, she was the only reason I went to school. She really had my back. If I didn’t go to class, she would still mark me present. We had a very interesting bond. And she actually lent me a box set of all of his movies. I feel like I’m going to cry,” Fox said. “She lent me a box set of all of his movies…Why am I crying over Pedro Almodóvar? I love Pedro Almodóvar.

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Movies serve as more than simply a medium through which we get experience; they are an emotion we like to incorporate into our lives. Numerous films are released each month on multiple streaming services, which is quite convenient for many of us. However, with so many alternatives at hand, it can be a hassle to pick the right film. To make things easier, we've compiled a directory of every film coming to major streaming services in March 2025, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more.

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Here's every movie coming to Netflix in March 2025:

Annie (2014) — March 1

Black Hawk Down (2001) — March 1

Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982) — March 1

Cell 211 (2009) — March 1

Midnight in the Switchgrass — March 1

Runaway Jury (2003) — March 1

Sicario (2016) — March 1

Ted (2012) — March...

These days, it's not easy to keep track of all the different streaming services you may be subscribed to. It can take hours to sift through the libraries on Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu in search of the best movies you can watch for free. Take, for instance, Paramount+. Since it was launched in its current form in 2021, Paramount+ has been a home for original programming like "Halo" and "Knuckles," as well as content from CBS, Nickelodeon, and Showtime. 

When opening up the platform's Movies section, it's overwhelming to see the spectrum of films and genres to search through. You could watch classics like "The Godfather" or "Forrest Gump," both of which are currently on Paramount+, but what about films you might not easily find on the front page? From the most iconic films of all time to more recent indie hits, these 15 films will guarantee you a great movie night,...

Paramount’s free streaming service, Pluto TV, has revealed its March highlights. The Pluto TV March 2025 lineup celebrates Women’s History Month with powerhouse performances, legendary directors, and female-led stories in every genre. Pluto TV is also spotlighting its On-Demand section, where you can find sections specially curated by programmers.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.

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Pluto TV offers hundreds of free live channels, but there’s even more to love with its growing on-demand section. With an expanding selection of films and TV series, audiences can dive into their favorite content anytime, in addition to tuning in live. This month, dive into new special collections:

A24 Spotlight – Stream acclaimed films like Red Rocket,...

The 2003 indie drama "Thirteen" was widely acclaimed upon release while elevating the careers of filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke (who was paid just $13 for the job) and actors Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed. "Thirteen" was lauded for its searing, contemporary depiction of the lives of impressionable American teenagers. For those looking for movies tackling similar subject matter and themes, there is no shortage of teen coming-of-age dramas. From triumphs to tragedies, plenty of movies have explored the everyday life of American teenagers, both preceding "Thirteen" and released in the 2003 film's wake.

From dramedies to tonally uncompromising dramas, those pivotal teenage years are ripe for cinematic exploration. Even the comedies on this coming-of-age list don't shy away from the heavier parts of the teenage experience, including illegal drug use, mental health concerns, and teen pregnancy. Simply put, growing up can be a grueling ordeal, and these movies find the heartbreak and humor...

Isla Fisher is known for bringing her all to comedy roles, but the actress is now crediting her former co-star Kirsten Dunst for teaching her an invaluable trick of the trade: how to act drunk.

Fisher and Dunst co-starred together in 2012 film “Bachelorette,” which was directed by Leslye Headland and adapted from Headland’s off-Broadway show. The dark comedy had an all-star ensemble cast that included Lizzy Caplan, Rebel Wilson, James Marsden, Adam Scott, and Ann Dowd. And while Fisher had famously already played an unhinged character in “Wedding Crashers,” her “Bachelorette” role of an aging alcoholic former high school popular girl had a different level of nuance.

Fisher said during “The Drew Barrymore Show” while promoting “Dog Man” and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” that it was Dunst who helped her embody the layers of the character. When asked by host Drew Barrymore which former co-star she learned the most from,...

Stars: David Margetts, Jasmine Hope, Jack Pearson, Michael Paré, Lauren Koopowitz, Michelle Bauer, Bix Krieger, Nate Charles Karagiannis-Troisi | Written by Dan Telfer | Directed by Anthony Frith

Originally published in 1918, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Land That Time Forgot has inspired multiple adaptations, most notably Kevin Connor’s 1974 film. Now, the story returns to the screen courtesy of The Asylum, who previously tackled the tale in 2009. Can this new adaptation deliver a mix of nostalgia and modern sensibilities, while staying true to the spirit of the original novel?

The movie opens with a tense and chaotic sequence as the crew of a Russian submarine launches a surprise attack on an Australian naval vessel in the Bering Sea. The reasons behind the attack as well as the Aussie’s presence so far from home remain unclear, but the ship is destroyed.

Among the survivors are Lt. Tim Olson, Bradley, and Tyler. They manage...

Sofia Coppola has big plans for the 25th anniversary of her directorial debut “The Virgin Suicides.”

The 2000 feature, which premiered at Cannes, cemented Coppola as the director for young female angst. Kirsten Dunst led the film adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides’ 1993 novel that centers on the five fictional Lisbon sisters who kill themselves one by one. Kathleen Turner and James Woods play their overprotective, religious parents; Dunst stars as middle sister Lux. The film, despite grossing just under $5 million in the U.S. against a $9 million budget, later became of a cult classic that was synonymous with the melancholic realization that teenage longing and ennui can extend into adulthood.

Coppola told Elle that she and frequent collaborator Dunst have plans to mark the 25th anniversary of “The Virgin Suicides.” (Dunst and Coppola have reunited on features “Marie Antoinette” and “The Beguiled.”)

“I think Kirsten [Dunst] and I will plan to do some screenings or something around it,...

Early last year, Kirsten Dunst joined a group of other highly-skilled actors like Cailee Spaeny and Wagner Moura and ran to the front lines as a photojournalist in Alex Garland’s heavy-hitting drama, Civil War. But, long before she was in the trenches alongside her weary band of photo-taking brothers, she was in a different - but equally harrowing - type of warfare: adolescents. At the turn of the century, Dunst joined ranks with her now frequent collaborator, Sofia Coppola, in the filmmaker’s directorial debut for The Virgin Suicides. The film featured a fun up-and-coming ensemble that, along with Dunst, featured early performances from Josh Hartnett, Hayden Christensen, Giovanni Ribisi, A.J. Cook, and more. Right now, audiences are invited to see one of the quintessential films of the late ‘90s, as The Virgin Suicides is now streaming on Paramount+.

As the new year unfolded, Los Angeles faced the terrifying fury of wildfires—powerful enough to leave even the most secure Hollywood mansions trembling. By the time it was over, more than 30,000 residents were forced out of their homes, and California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. James Woods, the Oscar-nominated actor known for his sharp-witted roles and controversial opinions, saw his own Pacific Palisades home reduced to ashes.

James Woods in The Virgin Suicides | Credit: Paramount Vantage

It’s hard to imagine a fate worse than watching your house go up in flames, but somehow, for Woods, the story didn’t end there. Before we start lighting candles or sending thoughts and prayers, let’s remember this isn’t exactly the first time Woods has made headlines. Back in 2017, Amber Tamblyn, actress, and outspoken activist, leveled a serious claim against Woods.

James Woods’ heartbreaking loss amid California...

Hollywood actors including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, and James Woods have been forced to flee their homes, as stars are reacting to the raging Palisades wildfire.

Star Wars actor Hamill said he evacuated “so last minute there [were] small fires on both sides of the road.” In an Instagram post, he added it was the “most horrific” blaze since the Kinneloa Fire of 1993.

Casino and The Virgin Suicides star James Woods has been live-tweeting videos of the fire near his home. This included scenes of flames licking his home’s decking and rampaging through the house of a neighbor.

Two houses from us… pic.twitter.com/5lx6kMqdmN

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 7, 2025

Hours later, he revealed that his home’s smoke detectors were pinging alerts to his phone, in a sign that his property was succumbing to the blaze. “I couldn’t believe our lovely little home in the hills held on this long.

Long before the time of Henry Cavill, Glen Powell, Tom Holland, or Jack Elordi — Josh Hartnett used to be the hot crush of every other teenage girl and woman. The Hollywood actor was not only one of the most famous actors back in the late 90s and early 2000s but he was also ‘the Hollywood icon’ of that time. But unlike actors who would take the fan appeal as a stepping stone to climb higher in their careers, Hartnett made the conscious decision of stepping away from fame.

Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, and Jordana Brewster star in The Faculty | Credit: Miramax

Although he only ever did stopped working for 18 months or so, he was not doing the leading or hottest new roles that everyone expected him to be. Instead, he was out there in unknown territories, working in indie films and alike which helped challenge his acting ability and widened his horizons.

Wicked, Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez lead the list of honorees for the American Cinematheque’s fourth annual Tribute to the Crafts, which will take place at AC’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on January 9.

Tribute to the Crafts honors those who are at the very heart of filmmaking and have exhibited extraordinary work behind the camera over the past year. The evening will celebrate individuals in 12 categories covering all aspects of filmmaking and will showcase clips from each of their respective films.

Wicked is being honored for Costume Design, as well as for the trio of Production Design, Set Decoration and Prop Master. Dune: Part Two will be recognized for Sound and Visual Effects, while Emilia Pérez is named for its Choreography and Editing.

Other achievements in films being singled out include Casting for Saturday Night; Cinematography for Nickel Boys; Hair & Makeup for The Substance; Music Score for...

The behind-the-scenes artists for movies such as Dune: Part Two, Wicked and Challengers are among the honorees for American Cinematheque’s fourth annual “Tribute to the Crafts.” The event will be held on Jan. 9 in the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Film producers and American Cinematheque board members Stephanie Allain and Paula Wagner will be co-hosting the event. The event is meant to celebrate and honor individuals in 12 different categories, alongside playing clips of their respective work. The honorees include Emilia Pérez choreographer Damien Jalet, Nickel Boys cinematographer Jomo Fray, and Wicked costume designer Paul Tazewell.

Additionally, American Cinematheque will be honoring Ed Lachman. Lachman is an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer and he will receive the Career Achievement Award for his remarkable career. Lachman has achieved 80+ credits over the span of 50 years. Lachman’s filmography includes Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides, Steven Soderbergh’s Erin Brockovich, Todd Haynes’ Far from Heaven...

Did Kirsten Dunst Refuse To Change Her Looks For Spider-Man 2? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kirsten Dunst wasn’t just dealing with supervillains in Spider-Man – she was also taking on Hollywood beauty standards. In a no-holds-barred chat with British GQ, the 41-year-old actress talked about rejecting the pressure to fit Tinseltown’s usual looks. And she’s been pushing back since she was a teen.

When Spider-Man hit the screens in 2002, Dunst was only 17. But even then, the pressure was on. She revealed that a producer once took her to the dentist without telling her, pushing her to straighten her teeth. “I was like, ‘No, I like my teeth,’” she said. That rebellious spirit stuck with her.

Her fight didn’t stop there. At the Spider-Man London premiere, Dunst wore a black Rodarte dress with dark lipstick – a goth-inspired look that Sony hated. Why? Because it didn’t fit the...

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It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! As Christmas fast approaches, and the holiday craze begins to set in, you still have a few weeks to square away gifts for everyone on your list this year — no stress necessary.

Plus, companies are making it easier than ever to make your way through your shopping list this year, thanks to bountiful Black Friday deals (which are still kicking online), and fun new gadgets across a wide array of categories that will excite everyone on your list.

From Breville’s newest Barista Touch espresso machine to this Wicked Lego set these unrivaled Bowers and Wilkins earbuds, here are the absolute best gifts for every person on your list.

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Taxi Driver (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment...

By most accounts, indie cinema legend Ed Lachman is on track to land his second consecutive Oscar nomination for a collaboration with the great Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín. The cinematography legend was nominated last year for the arresting black-and-white photography of Larraín’s satirical gothic fable El Conde; and he is back in contention in the best cinematography category this season with his exquisitely painterly work on Maria, the Angelina Jolie-starring Netflix biographical film about the life and inner world of the great 20th-century opera diva, Maria Callas.

The Hollywood Reporter recently sat down with Lachman for a special session of THR Presents to discuss in detail how Maria was crafted — the complex array of camera, lighting and color choices that went into the film’s arresting but elegant imagery, the nature of Lachman’s collaboration with Jolie and Larraín, and the various principles that have come to inform...

Few actresses capture the essence of the “girl next door” ingenue quite like Kirsten Dunst. However, Dunst’s talent extends far beyond this classic film trope, as she has consistently demonstrated her remarkable acting abilities throughout her career.

Kirsten Dunst has had an active acting career since 1989, and moviegoers may know her from many different roles — depending on their generation — such as Mary Jane Watson in the early 2000s Spider-Man franchise or as the forever young Claudia in the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire.

Director Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst on the set of the 1999 American psychological drama film The Virgin Suicides (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Dunst was born in 1982 and grew up in Brick Township, New Jersey, a far cry from the glitz of Hollywood, with most of its residents from middle and lower-middle-class backgrounds.

Dunst’s family was no different, though they likely fared better than some of Brick Township’s inhabitants.

The acclaimed Danish period horror drama The Girl with the Needle, shot by cinematographer Michal Dymek, took home the Camerimage Film Festival’s Golden Frog Saturday night in Toruń, Poland. The winner was selected by a jury led by two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett.

Camerimage famously celebrates the art of cinematography, so its honors are extended to the directors of photography behind the movies exhibited in its main competition. But this year’s jury made a point of adding a “special mention” for The Girl with the Needle‘s 40-year-old director, Magnus von Horn.

The masterfully realized period thriller is loosely based on the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye, who helped impoverished women kill their unwanted children in 1910s Copenhagen.

The Hollywood Reporter‘s contributing film critic, Leslie Felperin, summed up the film as “a dark, urgently timely Danish drama” that’s “like one of those fiendish...

More than two decades before he made the entire world thirst thanks to his role as a serial-killing daddy dad in M. Night Shyamalans Trap, Josh Hartnett was dropped into the middle of a warzone in Ridley Scotts Black Hawk Down. At the time, the blossoming star was one of the biggest names in the biz, having previously appeared in popular titles like The Faculty and The Virgin Suicides, with his part in the war epic solidifying his place as not only a heartthrob but also an immensely talented performer. Right now, interested parties can head over to Vizio WatchFree+ where the Academy Award-winning film is now streaming.

Netflix’s next Christmas movie offering of 2024 has arrived, and it might make you melt. Or it might heat you up. Or … both?

“Hot Frosty” is now streaming, following the love story of Kathy and Jack. Their meet cute? Kathy unintentionally brings Jack to life with a magic scarf — because he’s a snowman. Yes, seriously. They spend the movie navigating his secret, all while he attempts to not melt into a literal puddle. Again, seriously.

That said, it’s pretty delightful, and it definitely has a pretty stacked cast. Here are the major players you’ll recognize.

Netflix Kathy (Lacey Chabert)

Kathy is the woman who unwittingly brings Jack the snowman to life, via a magic scarf. She’s played by Lacey Chabert and, odds are, you know her from one of the many Christmas movies she’s done over the years. Then again, you might recognize her more...

Interview with the Vampire director Neil Jordan has reflected on his first impressions of 11-year-old Kirsten Dunst, who wowed alongside Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in the 1994 horror movie based on the novel by Anne Rice. Superhero fans, of course, know Dunst as Mary Jane Watson from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, while film aficionados and fans of drama remember Dunst as the star of Melancholia, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Power of the Dog, and Alex Garland's controversial 2024 film Civil War.

She has also made numerous movies with Sofia Coppola, in particular The Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette, as well as appeared in TV shows like Fargo and Portalndia. But despite a storied career and a best supporting actress Oscar nomination in 2022 for her role The Power of the Dog, Dunst's name rarely comes up when discussing the greatest actors of her generation.

However, there's one...

Francis Ford Coppola's visionary filmmaking created one of the best trilogies in American cinema. Its gripping narrative and epic scale make The Godfather series a benchmark of the crime genre.

Prime Video is streaming Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy this November. Fans can watch the series with Coppola's recut version of The Godfather Part III, titled The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. That film streamlined the narrative of the original version and changed the ending for Al Pacino's Michael Corleone. The Godfather Part III is largely considered the inferior installment to the series, and Coppola previously stated that Part II finished the story. The Godfather Coda had a limited theatrical release in December 2020, revealing Coppola's original vision for the movie.

Related 'You're Not Cutting It': Al Pacino Recalls Nearly Losing Iconic Role in The Godfather Trilogy

The Godfather trilogy would have turned out differently if...

Forrest Gump's Jenny is one of the most iconic characters of her era. The way her name is said by the titular character has become one of the most memorable parts of the movie. Jenny is played by Robin Wright in the film, who later marries Tom Hanks' Forrest after they fall in love in adulthood. In the film, Jenny and Forrest have a child together, but Jenny tragically dies at the age of 32.

Both Jenny and Forrest also have younger counterparts in the film, which shows the pair when they are growing up. Young Forrest is played by Michael Conner Humphreys, who did very little acting after appearing in Forrest Gump. Young Jenny, on the other hand, was played by Hanna Hall. Hall's role in Forrest Gump and later career is worth exploring in more detail.

Forrest Gump's Young Jenny Was Hanna Hall's First Major Role Hall Was 10 When...

Director Francis Ford Coppola names his favorite of Sofia Coppola's films. Sofia Coppola is the daughter of auteur director Francis Ford Coppola, who is best known for his work on films such as Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, and The Godfather trilogy. Born in 1971, Sofia Coppola began directing feature films in 1999, when she made her feature debut with The Virgin Suicides. Since then, Coppola has been the mastermind behind several well-regarded films, including Lost in Translation, The Beguiled, The Bling Ring, and most recently, the Priscilla Presley drama Priscilla, which was released last year.

Speaking with Konbini, Francis Ford Coppola reveals what his favorite Sofia Coppola film is. The filmmaker began by praising his director daughter's work in general, saying that "most of her films are great." He then settled upon one of her films in particular, a movie called Somewhere. He said that Somewhere is "in some ways [his] favorite,...

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Hallmark+ has released details of the fourth exciting new installment in the ongoing mystery movie series, The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose.

The movie sees Jodie and Stephen playing a high-stakes game show where the winner goes missing. Read on for more details about this exciting movie, set to air on Thursday, September 26 on Hallmark+.

The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose on Hallmark+ Photo: Jodie Sweetin

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio

According to the official press release, singer-turned-detective Jane Da Silva (Sweetin) is preparing for the Children’s Hospital Gala Fundraiser alongside her Aunt Sadie (Paris Jefferson). She is approached by a reporter, Margret (Victoria Sawal), seeking help in locating her missing colleague, Irene (Sherry Miller). The seasoned journalist disappeared days after winning big on a popular game show, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

Halle Berry is back in the spotlight with yet another role that strips her (a bit) of her timeless beauty for the sake of yet another vulnerable, emotionally raw portrayal following Bruised, her directorial debut for Netflix. Our recent in-person interview with the Academy Award winner confirms our suspicions that she, indeed, does not age. Must be nice. And on that note, it's hard to believe she is still the only Black woman to win a Best Actress Oscar, and her latest outing for Never Let Go certainly reminds us of her on-screen talents that earned her said trophy.

Regarding the film's title no, this isn't a nod to Kate Winslet's iconic line from Titanic, but rather an important rule the new film's perpetually distressed mother (Berry) orders her two young sons to obey each and every day as they carry out their dangerous existence in the wilderness. No spoilers,...

Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl is a dreamy, melancholy portrait of a veteran Las Vegas dancer reeling from the news that her career has hit its expiration date. The movie is as gossamer-thin as the wings that the title character, Shelly — played by Pamela Anderson with an undiluted sense of heartbreak — keeps tearing on her stage costume. The story more often drifts than advances, favoring ambience over substance in a few too many wordless sequences observing Shelly wandering or dancing or just staring into the abyss in sun-blasted parking lots, on rooftops and streets, bathed in lens flare and the shimmering score of Andrew Wyatt.

After her promising 2013 feature debut Palo Alto and her sophomore stumble seven years later with Mainstream, Coppola seems more in thrall than ever to the impressionistic style of Aunt Sofia. But the new film — written by Kate Gersten, a Coppola clan member by marriage...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for 1992, The Deliverance and Only Murders in the Building.

Adam Sandler: Love You special screening

Sandler debuted his new Netflix comedy special in NYC on Aug. 20, alongside director (and former Uncut Gems collaborator) Josh Safdie.

Josh Safdie and Adam Sandler The Crow premiere

Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs walked the carpet at the NY premiere of their new version of The Crow on Aug. 20. The premiere was followed by an afterparty hosted by Lionsgate, TikTok and Ssense.

Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs Director Rupert Sanders at the afterparty. Only Murders in the Building premiere

With season four of the hit Hulu comedy heading to Los Angeles, stars Steve Martin, Martin

Short, Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep followed suit for the premiere on the Paramount lot on Aug. 22.

Meryl Streep,...

Mika Gustafson’s feature has some obvious influences in The Virgin Suicides or American Honey but wears them lightly in this fresh and beautifully cut debut

Like an unusually designed coat featuring quirky details and an interesting fabric choice from a young designer’s first collection, Swedish writer-director Mika Gustafson’s feature debut has raw edges and some sloppy stitching in places, but the whole is fresh, directional and beautifully cut. Sure, it’s not hard to spot the influences that consciously or not infuse the work, from Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides and The Bling Ring (with their lolling sisters and girl-gang antics respectively), to Andrea Arnold’s studies of lost or neglected adolescents and the tender social realism of Hirokazu Kore-eda. In fact, Paradise Is Burning overlaps significantly with the plot of Nobody Knows, both being stories about underage siblings abandoned by their parents and surviving as...

Although summer movies are continuing to heat up at the box office, Cinespia is looking ahead to fall with some spooky classics.

For its October 2024 lineup, presented by Amazon MGM Studios, the LA-based organization announced screenings of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Trick ‘r Treat (2007), Coraline (2009) and Suspiria (1977), leading up to Halloween.

Screening on the Fairbanks Lawn at Hollywood Forever Cemetery will be Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Oct. 5, a special 15th anniversary screening of Coraline on Oct. 12 and Trick ‘r Treat on Oct. 19.

Cinespia will also host a special Halloween night screening of director Dario Argento‘s horror classic Suspiria on Oct. 31 at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.

The upcoming fall lineup comes after Cinespia will pay tribute to late actors Shelley Duvall and Paul Reubens with special screenings of The Shining on Aug. 31 and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure on Sept. 14 at Hollywood Forever, where Reubens was laid to rest last year.

The notion of powerful Hollywood family dynasties and nepo babies is more controversial now than it has ever been before. Still, Sofia Coppola has proved time and time again that she is a talented storyteller in her own right, despite whatever advantages came from being the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola. After breaking out big with her debut feature, The Virgin Suicides, Coppola won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation, a beautiful twist on the first encounter premise that has continued to inspire debates over its ambiguous ending two decades later. Although her films continued to receive acclaim for their transporting visual style and rich characterization, The Bling Ring was seen as the first misfire of Coppolas career when it made its debut in the summer of 2013.

Actress Kirsten Dunst delighted movie lovers with a surprise appearance at outdoor film screenings in Los Angeles over the weekend. Cinespia, which hosts film events at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, showed Dunst’s 2000 movies “Bring It On” and “The Virgin Suicides” as part of its summer series.

Before the double feature began, Dunst took the stage to introduce the films to the crowd’s astonishment. She thrilled fans by reciting her famous cheer from “Bring It On.” Dunst told the audience she was “so overwhelmed” to be there and said she hadn’t seen either movie with others in over 20 years.

Videos online show the 42-year-old actress singing and chanting along with her character in “Bring It On” while sitting in the audience. On Instagram, Dunst posted a clip of herself gleefully reciting the cheerleading routine’s opening lines.

Kirsten Dunst at a screening of ‘Bring It On’

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Cinespia is an organization that screens classic films at iconic locations, and every year they host a slumber part with a double feature. As part of its summer 2024 season, Cinespia invited Kirsten Dunst fans to Hollywood Forever Cemetery to get snuggly and see her two extremely different movies from 2000, Bring It On and The Virgin Suicides. Prior to the screenings, fans received an exciting surprise when the star herself, Dunst, appeared on-stage to introduce the movies.

As reported by Deadline, Dunst crashed the "Kirsten Dunst Slumber Party" this weekend by appearing on-stage and reciting her intro cheer from Bring It On, "Im Ta-Ta-Ta-Torrance, your captain Torrance! Let's go, Toros!" She thanked Cinespia and its founder, John Wyatt, before introducing the first film. She added that she was excited about watching the movies, having not seen them herself with an audience since she was a teenager:

Oh my god, you guys,...

Give us a D! Give us a U! Give us an N! Give us an S! Give us a T! What’s that spell? Dunst! Dunst! Dunst! Los Angeles was out in force this past Saturday night to celebrate the Academy Award nominated actress Kirsten Dunst and two of her films celebrating 25th anniversaries next year. Every year, Cinespia hosts a slumber party at their Hollywood Forever Cemetery summer screening series and this year’s pairing had the crowd jumping, flipping, and cheering with joy and ennui. Sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios, Cinespia was proud to present the 2000 films “Bring It On” and “The Virgin Suicides.” To add to the festivities, Dunst herself made a surprise appearance to kick off the evening.

“I’m Ta-Ta-Ta-Torrance — your captain Torrance! Let’s go Toros!” Dunst said, reciting her iconic cheer from “Bring It On” as she walked out to a raucous audience.

Kirsten Dunst shows off her smile while attending the Cinespia double feature screening on Saturday night (August 17) at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old surprised the audience at the event, which showed two of her movies – Bring It On and The Virgin Suicides.

If you didn’t know, both movies were released fairly close to each other, as The Virgin Suicides hit theaters April 2000 and Bring It On came out months later in August 2000.

“Oh my god, you guys. This is the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed in my life,” she told the crowd, via Deadline. “I am so overwhelmed. My friends and family are here, I’m gonna watch with you guys. I haven’t seen any of these movies since I was a teen myself, with an audience. I’m so honored.”

Kirsten re-shared a video her friends, Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy posted,...

Kirsten Dunst surprised fans Saturday night when she showed up unannounced at Hollywood Forever Cemetery for Cinespia’s “Kirsten Dunst Sleepover Party” 25th anniversary celebration of the actress’s beloved films “Bring It On” and “The Virgin Suicides.”

When she was introduced live to the cheering crowd, Dunst delivered one of the cheer chants from the movie that helped make her a star. “I’m T-t-Torrance, your captain Torrance. Let’s go Toros!” she exclaimed.

“Oh my god, you guys. This is the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed in my life,” she continued. “I am so overwhelmed. My friends and family are here, I’m going to watch with you guys. I haven’t seen any of these movies since I was a teen myself, with an audience. I’m so honored.”

In a video shared on Instagram of Dunst watching the movie, the actress was filmed chanting along...

Kirsten Dunst partied like it’s 1999 as she crashed a sleepover this weekend for a double feature of two of her most beloved movies.

The Academy Award nominee surprised fans as she appeared at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday for Cinespia‘s ‘Kirsten Dunst Slumber Party’, celebrating the 25th anniversaries of Bring It On and The Virgin Suicides.

“I’m T-t-Torrance, your captain Torrance,” she told the crowd, quoting her Bring It On intro. “Let’s go, Toros!

“Oh my god, you guys. This is the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed in my life,” added Dunst. “I am so overwhelmed. My friends and family are here, I’m gonna watch with you guys. I haven’t seen any of these movies since I was a teen myself, with an audience. I’m so honored.”

She went on to thank Cinespia and founder John Wyatt before introducing the first film.

Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars, who performed at Sunday’s concert at the Stade de France for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, said that he worried for athletes’ safety during the show.

French indie rock band Phoenix delivered a rousing rendition of their hit “Lisztomania” surrounded by hundreds of athletes.

While Mars is accustomed to live performances, the Olympics’ closing ceremony was a different kind of gig, he told French radio France Inter on Monday morning, due to the overjoyed crowd of athletes who were out of control during the musical act.

“We were told that generally at closing ceremonies, the athletes are very happy with the pressure from the Olympics coming down so they let loose,” said Mars. “But there, they got up on screens, they broke the screens,” he said. “In fact, we were afraid for them because we had been told for the last two weeks of rehearsal ‘Above all,...

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French band Phoenix rocked the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, with fellow French act Air appearing to duet with them as they closed out the Games on Sunday night as part of the sci-fi-themed ceremony. Phoenix kicked off their set with “Lisztomania” to an enthusiastic response from athletes from around the world, who were seen dancing jubilantly to the music.

DJ Kavinsky and Belgian singer Angèle joined the band for “Nightcall,” which was followed up by “If I Ever Feel Better” and a duet with Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend.

“They’re unbelievable, great band, always bringing the energy,” host Jimmy Fallon said as he commentated during the band’s performance.

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