Eddie Huang on directing his new movie ‘Boogie’ and casting Pop Smoke

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorFor a certain generation of women, director Susan Seidelman’s second feature, “Desperately Seeking Susan,” is a formative text, an indelible record of New York in the ‘80s, from Madonna’s iconic hair bow to Rosanna Arquette’s spirited performance as the lead.

EXCLUSIVE: “That’s the first time I’ve seen the movie in a movie theater; I get chills,” beamed filmmaker Eddie Huang tonight watching his feature directorial Boogie at the AMC Century City 15.

Jake Gyllenhaal is hard at work on his new movie!

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticAnother week, another step toward the world as we knew it before COVID-19, thanks to nationwide vaccination efforts and the gradual reopening of theaters.

 Shakira ’s supporters will not tolerate defamatory statements! The Colombian singer’s fanatics took social media to defend her reputation after a group of Paris Saint-Germain fans held banners with derogatory remarks, such as “Shakira a La Jonquera.” The quote refers to ”one of the largest brothels in Europe.” According to The New York Times, this is a common area for prostitution and locates on the border of France and Spain.The other misogynistic signs read “Shakira es de todos” (Shakira

It was Andrew Cuomo’s Emmy-winning performance: daily televised coronavirus briefings in which the New York governor projected competence and compassion, helping to calm a nervous nation.Now, the many Americans whose positive impressions of Cuomo were formed during the height of the pandemic are getting a close-up of a very different governor, one accused of underreporting COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, sexually harassing female staffers and bullying colleagues.To New Yorkers who have watched

Movie theatres are back open in New York, and Liam Neeson has found the perfect way to celebrate.

Sparks were flying while Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock filmed an intense fire scene on the set of their new movie, Bullet Train. The pair were spotted in Los Angeles on March 5, walking amid debris and flames, with the 57-year-old actor sporting some heavy-duty special effects makeup. The look included fake bruises, blood, and dirt, as he donned a white tee that was also covered in fake red blood, and grime. You can see the photos here.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorTV commercial casting director Merrill Jonas died Thursday at the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills, Calif. after a long illness.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIt’s a very different landscape this week than it was a year ago, just before the pandemic forced cinemas to close around the country.

Margot Robbie is spending a late night on set with her co-stars!

Eddie Huang in the final moments of our conversation. The disclaimer is unanticipated if completely unnecessary, considering Huang, a restaurateur-turned-memoirist-turned-culture critic-turned-filmmaker, has been outspoken about what's important to him his entire career, but never solely to provoke.Sure, his reaction to, the ABC series inspired by his memoir about growing up the child of Taiwanese immigrants, caused its fair share of hubbub.

Brad Pitt is ready for his close-up! The actor was spotted in Los Angeles on March 3 sporting some heavy-duty makeup that included fake bruises, blood, and dirt on the set of his new film Bullet Train. The 57-year-old star wore a white T-shirt that had red blood, all fake of course, and grime on it. The set of the film followed COVID-19 protocols, as well. You can see the photos here.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticThis week brings more theatrical releases than American audiences have gotten in ages — and possibly more than they’re ready for now, as vaccine rollouts still leave people questioning whether it’s safe to do things like go to the movies.Some, such as Warner Bros.’ “Tom & Jerry,” can also be viewed via streaming (the cat-and-mouse movie, which features the animated duo destroying a live-action New York cityscape) for HBO Max subscribers.

Pop Smoke titled ‘AP’ has been released.

Rebecca Davis editorTaiwan has denied prominent Hong Kong film producer and entertainment mogul Charles Heung Wah-keung and his son visas to live there, citing national security concerns.Heung is known for founding Win’s Entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s powerhouse China Star Entertainment, the Hong Kong-listed production company and distributor that helped cement the stardom of Hong Kong cinematic icons such as Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Johnnie To, and many more.