Ben Affleck may be the new Benito. The actor and filmmaker is fluent in Spanish, and he showed off his impressive skills in an interview for a La Cadena SER, a radio network in Spain.
23.03.2023 - 06:09 / deadline.com
In 1982, the same year Sir Ben Kingsley won his Best Actor Oscar for Gandhi, the year’s other big movie was Steven Spielberg’s E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. Now, 40 years later, Kingsley has found his own E.T., a sort of combination of that classic with a bit of Cocoon, and perhaps The Father. But Jules, the new dramedy having its World Premiere as opening night of the Sonoma Film Festival, marches to its own sweet beat, and represents yet another game attempt to bring that older adult audience back to theaters. A smart distributor should take a close look.
Directed by industry veteran producer and director Marc Turtletaub and written by Gavin Steckler, this slight but engaging, even quirky little film, is a crowd pleaser that presents Kingsley with a role that fits like a glove, and one we haven’t seen him often do, especially with a full head of hair. Here he plays Milton, a small American town retiree whose memory seems to be slowly failing him. A widower who lives defiantly on his own, no retirement homes for him, he regularly turns up at the local city council meetings, and has a daughter Denise (Zoe Winters) who is increasingly concerned about his mental well-being.
One day, a space ship crash lands in his back yard, and he finds himself confronted by the sight of an injured young alien. At first startled, he then goes about finding ways to bring this little spaceman back to life, as it were, especially when he hits on apples as the one food the Alien scarfs down. Of course, this far-fetched incident does nothing to convince Denise, or other people, that he isn’t just totally losing his mind once they get wind of Milton’s ‘tall’ story. But soon, one older neighbor, Sandy (Harriett Sansom Harris) snoops around his
Ben Affleck may be the new Benito. The actor and filmmaker is fluent in Spanish, and he showed off his impressive skills in an interview for a La Cadena SER, a radio network in Spain.
Before Mark Consuelos joins wife Kelly Ripa as a full-time Live cohost, they’ve learned a few lessons from Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes’ messy affair scandal.
Mary Harron has tackled all sorts of difficult subjects over her nearly thirty-year career. Audiences may know her best for her 2000 adaptation of Brad Easton Ellis‘ “American Psycho” with Christian Bale.
, died Wednesday.In addition to the '70s cult classic, Butler also worked as d.p. on several box office hits of the era, including -- which earned him an Oscar nom — Francis Ford Coppola’s, and , as well as the Bill Murray comedy, .
Oscar-nominated Cinematographer Wilmer C. Butler, whose work included a series of landmark films such as The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), has died. He was 101. The American Society of Cinematographers confirmed Butler’s passing.
Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic According to legend, the chupacabra is a fearsome, blood-sucking beast — a lean and intimidating animal you wouldn’t want to come across feasting on your livestock at night. Not so the cub three kids nickname “Chupa” (Spanish for “sucker,” short for its species) in Mexican director Jonás Cuarón’s family-friendly Netflix movie. This one looks like a fuzzy-wuzzy baby lynx, with inquisitive amber eyes and a pair of awkward azure wings it still hasn’t learned how to use. A single glimpse of this oversized kitten and you’ll want one for your own, if not the plush version to snuggle up with at night. That’s a pretty radical reimagining of a mythical monster usually discussed in horror terms, but an inspired way to bring a sense of Amblin-esque wonder south of the border, attempting to do for a legendary Latin American creature what films like “E.T.” did for extra-terrestrials — which is to say, turn something typically perceived as a threat into everyone’s new fantasy best friend. Cuarón doesn’t exactly hide his influences here, paying overt homage to Steven Spielberg throughout. He even goes so far as to tack a “Jurassic Park” poster on the wall of 13-year-old Alex’s (Evan Whitten) all-American bedroom.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a fun family outing in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The celebration couple was accompanied by their kids and decided to stop for a delicious dinner at Italian restaurant Bar Enza, and it seems the family went all out with a delectable variety of pastas.As reported by Page Six, the singer and the actor were spotted with JLo’s 14-year-old twins Emme and Max, and Ben’s 14-year-old kid Seraphina.
We’re taking the case! When it comes to must-see police dramas and cop shows, fans have a lot to choose from — including Law & Order: Special Victim Unit and Chicago P.D.
The Only Way is Essex's Amy Childs has told fans she feels like a 'terrible mum' as she sought their advice. The reality star, who is currently pregnant with twins, is a doting mum to her two children, daughter Polly and son Ritchie but ahead of the birth of her first children with partner Billy Delbosq, Amy is concerned for her firstborn.
As we approach the new series of reality show The Only Way is Essex, Dani Imbert has admitted she was left "swollen for weeks" following a Brazilian Bum Lift she had done in Turkey. Dani, 24, who previously dated co-star Liam Gatsby, 34, wanted to boost her "pancake bum'" with the procedure, which transfers fat from other body areas using liposuction. "It is something I always wanted," she told us, adding, "I didn't want anything massive.
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Gordon and Will Speck have signed a first look deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to develop and produce feature films. The news comes in the wake of their feature take of children’s book Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile grossing over $104M WW.
EXCLUSIVE: Olga Kurylenko (Black Widow), Jenny Seagrove (The Guardian), Anna Friel (Marcella) and Ben Miles (The Crown) have wrapped shoot on under-the-radar psychological thriller My Sister’s Bones, whose first look images we can reveal today (scroll down for more).
Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold has died at the age of 62, her family said. The businesswoman died on Thursday evening, 16 March, after seven years of treatment for breast cancer – which her sister Vanessa said she was an "absolute warrior" throughout. Her family's statement read: “It is with unspeakable sadness that Ann Summers confirm our amazing executive chair Jacqueline Gold CBE passed away yesterday evening with her husband Dan, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick, by her side.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are ready to work together on a new project. The celebrity couple have confirmed their collaboration in an upcoming film titled ‘Unstoppable,’ which follows the story of Anthony Robles, a legendary athlete born with one leg, who won a national championship at Arizona State University.
Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold has died at the age of 62, her family said.The businesswoman died on Thursday evening, 16 March, after seven years of treatment for breast cancer– which her sister Vanessa said she was an "absolute warrior" throughout. Her family's statement read: “It is with unspeakable sadness that Ann Summers confirm our amazing executive chair Jacqueline Gold CBE passed away yesterday evening with her husband Dan, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick, by her side.
Ben Savage is a married man! The 42-year-old actor recently tied the knot with Tessa Angermeier.Stylist Chloe Engelhardt revealed the news in February when she shared pics from Savage and Angermeier's nuptials on Instagram.In the pics, which were taken at the outdoor Los Angeles ceremony, Angermeier stuns in a strapless white gown, while her new husband looks dapper in a classic tuxedo.Per the pics, Angermeier changed into a second dress for the wedding reception, donning a short, sparkly, flapper-style look as she busted a move on the dance floor.Neither the bride nor groom has publicly spoken about their nuptials, though Angermeier did update her last name to Savage on her Instagram account. ET has reached out to Savage's rep for comment.A post shared by Chloe Engelhardt (@chloeaengelhardt)Savage announced his engagement to Angermeier in January, with his rep telling, «They are both very grateful and enjoying this exciting time with their family and friends.» At the time, the outlet reported that the private couple began dating in 2018.2023 is gearing up to be a big year for Savage.
Setting the record straight. Lisa Vanderpump clarified that she had no part in Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair.
Magnolia Pictures has released the official trailer for “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” Lisa Cortés’ latest documentary, which focuses on the iconic rock n’ roll musician Richard “Little Richard” Penniman. The film explores how Little Richard and the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll founded the whitewashed canon of American pop music. The documentary follows how Richard contributed and created a self-expressive art form for musicians that ultimately would shape the music industry throughout the following decades. “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” interview subjects include the musician’s family, Black and queer scholars and celebrity subjects including Billy Porter, Mick Jagger, Sir Lady Java, John Waters, Nile Rodgers and many more.
Ke Huy Quan was on a mission. He’d just been named best supporting actor for his performance as Waymond Wang, the goofy husband of a laundromat owner in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and he wanted to experience the moment with Steven Spielberg. Spielberg, you see, was the filmmaker who cast him in his breakout role in 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” when Quan was 12 years old. So during a commercial break in the Academy Awards telecast, Quan, 51, went over to where Spielberg was sitting with his wife, actress Kate Capshaw, whom Quan hadn’t seen since they co-starred in “Temple of Doom” four decades earlier. After hugs all around, Spielberg put his hands on Quan’s shoulders and said, “You are now an Oscar-winning actor.”
A wild theory. Teddi Mellencamp thinks that her former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costar Lisa Vanderpump could have orchestrated the Scandoval drama.