‘Licorice Pizza’: Alana Haim On The Secretive Mysteriousness Of Director Paul Thomas Anderson [Deep Focus Podcast]

Back home. Demi Lovato has completed another stay in rehab amid their ongoing addiction struggles, Us Weekly can confirm.

The National Society of Film Critics voting for the best films of 2021 is underway today.

It’s not a hot take to say Denzel Washington is one of the best actors in the world. The man has earned nine Oscar nominations and taken home two Academy Awards for his performances over the decades.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Hawkeye isn’t as buff as Captain America, as obnoxiously sexy as Iron Man, as beautiful and mysterious as Natasha Romanoff, as boyishly charming as Spider-Man, as brawny and brainy as Hulk or a himbo god like Thor — he’s just a regular dude with Jeremy Renner’s rugged looks and above-average archer skills with zero superpowers.

A very diplomatic-sounding Paul Feig called out Sony & Columbia Pictures over an omission in the studio’s forthcoming “Ultimate Collection” of Ghostbusters movies.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorPaul Thomas Anderson has surveyed L.A.’s San Fernando Valley from every angle in films like “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia” and “Punch-Drunk Love.” For his latest, “Licorice Pizza,” which opens wide on Dec. 25, he went back to his early memories of the sprawling suburbs, combining them with events from the life of his childhood-friend producer Gary Goetzman, played by Cooper Hoffman.

“Licorice Pizza” with special menu items, 70mm screenings, a programming series and an interactive photo op at the Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan. The film, which stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper and Benny Safdie, will expand to theaters nationwide on Christmas Day, Dec.

Eve Barlow Guest ColumnistFor Variety‘s Writers on Writers, Eve Barlow pens a tribute to “Licorice Pizza” (screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson).You can smell the acne on Cooper Hoffman’s chin. You can feel the heat on the pavement as Alana Haim sprints toward a feeling.

When Leonardo DiCaprio was trying to figure out what to do after “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” reports started coming up about some of the biggest A-list filmmakers working today trying to nab him for roles. One of those names was Paul Thomas Anderson, who was developing the film that would go on to be known as “Licorice Pizza.” The rumor went that DiCaprio passed on the film and his role eventually went to Bradley Cooper.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, FeaturesWatching “Licorice Pizza,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s cinematic love letter to 1970s San Fernando Valley, one thought continually played in my head: Alana Haim reminds me of me. I don’t mean that in any solipsistic sense — I possess zero singing talent and my ability to play a musical instrument is confined to a year of violin and flute lessons in fourth grade wherein both instructors urged me (strongly, repeatedly) to focus on the literary arts.

There are many stars who have shared their unpopular opinions about Marvel movies.

Licorice Pizza, was asked about the current cultural landscape within Hollywood, when the conversation turned towards Marvel and DC’s impact.Speaking to The New Yorker, Anderson said: “Boy, it warms my heart to be able to tell you that I feel happier than ever working in this business. I’ve got my own little corner of the sandbox and am working with people that I really admire, like at M-G-M.“I’m incredibly happy right now.

Taylor Swift isn't letting the coronavirus pandemic get her down on her special day. The pop star turned 32 on Monday and celebrated with a close friend of hers, HAIM band member and "Licorice Pizza" star Alana Haim, who will turn 30 on Wednesday, just days after receiving her first Golden Globe nomination for starring in the comedy.

Taylor Swift and Alana Haim had a big birthday bash.

I don’t know about you, but Taylor Swift is feelin’ 32! The iconic pop star posted a few sweet photos from her birthday celebrations this weekend as she turned 32 years old. “*don’t say it, don’t say it OKAY I’m saying it:* I’M FEELIN 32,” the “All Too Well” singer wrote on Twitter Monday, celebrating with Haim band member Alana Haim, whose birthday is Dec. 15. “And Alana is feeling 30. Don’t worry we tested everyone! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, I love you all so much.”

Paul Thomas Anderson is a master filmmaker, that much is certain. But even though he has won a ton of awards and been nominated for quite a few Oscars, the writer-director has yet to sign that big streaming deal to create a TV series.

Paul Thomas Anderson makes great films, full stop. And his new film, “Licorice Pizza,” is no exception.