Saturday, August 31, 2019
‘Judy’ Film Review: Renee Zellweger Gets to the Core of Judy Garland’s Tragic Decline
Director Rupert Goold’s “Judy,” which had its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on Friday as part of a tribute to Renee Zellweger, contains what is easily the best performance of Zellweger’s career. The film itself works best as a showcase for the actress’ extraordinary turn as she transforms herself into Judy Garland, focusing on the last performances of Garland’s career in the months leading up to her tragic death at the age of 47. Zellweger has always been good — probably better than many of the roles she’s been given, especially the ones early in her career. She gets…
Friday, August 30, 2019
DeMarcus Cousins' ACL Surgery Is Hurdle with Arrest Warrant
DeMarcus Cousins is facing a major obstacle in his domestic violence case — he just underwent knee surgery and is unable to fly to Alabama to turn himself into police, TMZ Sports has learned. As we previously reported, the Mobile Police Dept.… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Friday, August 30, 2019
Paris Theatre, the Last Single-Screen Venue in Manhattan, Closes After 71 Years
The Paris Theatre, the last remaining single-screen theater in Manhattan, closed permanently on Thursday after 71 years. Rumors since early summer held that the theater would be closing its doors before the end of the year, and Deadline reported last month that the theater would likely shut down in August. However, the theater’s owners never made an announcement and according to New York’s PIX 11, the closure came as a surprise to moviegoers who went to buy tickets for the Ron Howard-directed documentary “Pavarotti” only to see a closure notice posted to the door. “Notice of Closure. Unfortunately our lease…
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Matthew McConaughey Joins University of Texas Faculty as a Film Professor
Students at the University of Texas, Austin, will have an alright alright alright learning experience this fall, as Matthew McConaughey has been appointed as a professor of practice to the Department of Radio-Television-Film faculty. The actor, a UT Austin alum who graduated in 1993 with a degree in film, has been a visiting instructor since 2015. He developed the curriculum for the school’s Script to Screen film production class, which he’s co-taught with faculty member and director Scott Rice. His new title, professor of practice, is used for people who lack a PhD but have equivalent professional experience — like…
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Community Stunned After Sikh Grandfather Is Stabbed To Death
Parmjit Singh died at the scene after he was attacked while taking a walk in Tracy, California, police say. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Judge Mathis Allegedly Spit in Valet's Face
Judge Mathis might have to go in front of a judge himself because he allegedly lost it on a valet and spit on him … and TMZ’s learned the guy’s lawyered up. Sources connected to the valet tell TMZ … the TV judge valet parked his Rolls Friday at… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Leslie Jones’ Funniest ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketches (Video)
Leslie Jones is leaving “Saturday Night Live” ahead of its 45th season. Jones started as a writer for the sketch comedy show and was added to the cast in its 40th season. Here’s a look back at her funniest sketches. “Etiquette Lesson”: Jones gets a lesson in tea time etiquette from a not-so-nice British instructor, played by Emma Thompson. Hold onto your teacups as this skit veers off unexpectedly and hilariously. “Escorts”: Jones shares the screen with another British thesp — this time actress Emily Blunt. The duo play high-class hookers who offer their unusual services to two clients, played…
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
MPAA General Counsel Fired After Being Accused of Sexual Assault and Blackmail
Steven Fabrizio, general counsel for the Motion Picture Association of America, was fired on Monday after being arrested in Washington, D.C. following accusations of sexual assault and blackmail. “This is to inform you that Steve Fabrizio’s employment with the MPAA has ended for violating certain terms of employment,” MPAA chairman-CEO Charles Rivkin told organization’s board in an email Monday morning. “I’ve asked Daniel Robbins to be interim general counsel as we embark on a search for a permanent replacement.” “These charges, if true, are both shocking and intolerable to the Association,” an MPAA spokesperson said in a statement provided to…
Monday, August 26, 2019
Video Shows Former NBA Player Acquitted Of Rape Pulling Half-Naked Accuser Back To Motel
Mateen Cleaves was acquitted of raping a woman last week, but video evidence shows him pulling his accuser back into his room. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, August 26, 2019
Kim Kardashian Brought Prison Reform Campaign to Dayton, OH
Kanye West wasn’t the only member of his family spreading goodwill in Dayton, Ohio this weekend … Kim Kardashian used the trip as an opportunity for more prison reform. As we reported … Kanye brought his popular Sunday Service to Dayton in… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
