Penn Badgley opened up about the decision to stop filming sex scenes for his hit Netflix series You.
17.05.2023 - 14:33 / variety.com
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer By modern standards, Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 sex noir “Basic Instinct” might not seem that scandalous. It was a much different story when the film first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, star Michael Douglas said. Considered genre-defining or high camp depending on who you ask, Douglas said the project was “unique, even for France,” during a conversation in Cannes on Wednesday. “Seeing a lot of those sex scenes on the Grand Palais’ huge screen, it was a little overwhelming for a lot of people. We had a very quiet dinner afterwards, everyone was sort of digesting it,” he remembered (the cast included Sharon Stone and Jeanne Tripplehorn).
“Basic Instinct” followed a weary homicide detective (Douglas) investigating a successful crime writer (Stone). The film was initially given an NC-17 rating, but was downgraded to an R after studio lobbying. A scene where Stone flashes detectives in a police interview is one of the contemporary film’s most memorable scenes and is still referenced and parodied.
Douglas is on hand to accept the festival’s Honorary Palme d’Or, which was announced in March as a salute to his “brilliant career and commitment to cinema.” Aside from Stone’s legwork, Douglas recalled some other Cannes controversies that have surfaced in his years at the festival. “Behind the Candelabra,” which starred Douglas and Matt Damon and was directed by Steven Soderbergh, was accepted into the official competition in 2013. That project was an HBO original but was given a French theatrical release to qualify for entry. “There was a little controversy over [that] because it was made for cable TV and it was released as a feature film here in France,” Douglas recalled. In a nod to the
Penn Badgley opened up about the decision to stop filming sex scenes for his hit Netflix series You.
If you don’t like traditionally romantic comedies, this “unromantic romantic comedy” might be just what you’re looking for. Starring The IT Crowd’s Katherine Parkinson and Home’s Youssef Kerkour, Significant Other tells the story of two neighbours who are thrown together by unusual circumstances.The six-part drama sees Sam, played by Youssef, waiting to die, after swallowing a cabinet full of pills, when he’s interrupted by his neighbour, Anna, Katherine’s character. Anna is having a heart attack and needs to wait with him until help arrives.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas took in the lovely weather and thrilling action at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend.The cute couple — who have been married for over 22 years — looked as happy as newlyweds as they strolled around Monaco, which has been transformed to accommodate the high-profile formula one race, as it is yearly.Douglas, 78, kept his face shaded from the sun in a dark green ballcap, and rocked a black polo shirt with white pants.Meanwhile, Zeta-Jones, 53, looked chic and stylish in an appropriately French black-and-white stiped long-sleeved top, white pants and a wide-brimmed tan sunhat.The pair were in France already, having previously attended the launch party for the new Aston Martin DB12 luxury sportscar, held during the Cannes Film Festival, at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.Back in 2021, Zeta-Jones opened up about the secret behind their decades-long marriage, telling that they have «never, ever lost our sense of humor.»«First of all, we have a lot of fun together. My husband is 25 years older than me; that’s not a secret.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are enjoying a day out at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix!
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The upper deck at France’s Hotel Du-Cap-Eden-Roc offers a stunning coastal view of nearby city Cannes, the kind that Jay Gatsby would covet to peep Daisy Buchanan. On Tuesday, at one of the hottest parties at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, that view belonged to Graydon Carter. Standing alone with a female companion, the creator of the digital publication Air Mail and iconic former editor of Vanity Fair observed not a long-lost love but a cliffside full of movie stars, auteur directors and Hollywood power players. Carter’s Air Mail co-hosted an evening celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Warner Bros. Pictures, the latter represented by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and his top content lieutenants. Leonardo DiCaprio, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Lily-Rose Depp, Sam Levinson, Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rebel Wilson and more turned up to toast cinema and each other.
“When was the last truly f*cking nasty, nasty, bad pop girl?” This is the question posed in the teaser trailer to HBO’s The Idol, which promises the kind of lurid, adrenaline-pumping pop-culture exposé you’d see if Paul Verhoeven was ever allowed to make a film like Showgirls again. Said trailer also features copious quantities of cocaine, champagne and seriously dirty dancing, suggesting a warts-and-all drama about a super-ambitious Madonna/Lady Gaga type who has recently hit the big time in the dog-eat-dog world of showbiz.
Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender looked all loved up on the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie, Firebrand.
Michael Douglas' eldest son Cameron Douglas has made no secret of his difficult past, which includes addiction struggles and a seven-year stint in prison, but his life has completely changed since becoming a dad of two. The 44-year-old is a proud father to son Ryder, two, and daughter Lua, five, whom he shares with his long-time girlfriend, Viviane Thibes, 44, and his relationship with Michael, his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and his half-siblings, Carys, 20, and Dylan, 22, has only gotten stronger since their family unit grew. "I think they're enjoying them just as much as I am," Cameron told People of his dad's relationship with his grandkids.
, the 20-year-old daughter of actors Michael, 78, and , 53, joined her parents on the red carpet at the film festival for the premiere of Jeanne du Barry in a stunning white gown. Michael Douglas also received the Honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement, and his documentary, Michael Douglas, The Prodigal Son, is screening at the festival. Carys's white Elie Saab gown is made out of a sheer lace fabric, with some netting detail at the skirt.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones stopped by Cannes for some stunning red carpet photos. They were accompanied by their daughter, Carys, who looked stunning in a white dress.Catherine Zeta-Jones shares video of her daughter’s “Wednesday sass”From Jenna Ortega to Catherine Zeta-Jones: These are the highest-earning stars from ‘Wednesday’Michael Douglas shares why Catherine Zeta-Jones makes him take his pants off on the golf courseCatherine wore a stunning red gown, while Michael wore a traditional black suit.
Michael Douglas is attending the 2023 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, where he was awarded an honourary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony.
“Johnny! Johnny!! Johnny!!! Johnny Depp!!!!” The celebrity dutifully signed autographs for his followers on the red carpet for the premiere of Jeanne du Barry, director Maiwenn’s Cannes Film Festival opener.
This year’s Honorary Palme d’or recipient Michael Douglas received a lengthy standing ovation as he cruised on stage in Buñuel theatre to chair a masterclass session where he broke down his career as an actor and producer.
Johnny Depp's first film since his defamation trial got a seven-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes, as the film festival kicked off in France. The actor stars in historical drama Jeanne Du Barry as King Louis XV, alongside director Maiwenn, which opened the world-famous event on the French Riviera. It comes a year after he won a court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who wrote an op-ed claiming Depp was an abuser.
Carys Zeta Douglas is taking Cannes by storm!
She’s got glamour in her genes. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ daughter, Carys, proved she’s a natural in front of the camera during a rare red carpet appearance.
Michael Douglas was among the many stars to hit the red carpet at Cannes for the opening night of the iconic French film festival.
Michael J. Fox is opening up about his hit film, Back to the Future.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are traveling the world with their children, who are all grown up now!
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Corrine Foxx has posted a health update regarding her father, Jamie Foxx, whose hospitalization was first announced on April 12. According to Corrine, the Oscar-winning actor is out of the hospital and has been “recuperating” for weeks. He’s also apparently healthy enough to be playing pickleball. “Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” Corrine wrote on her Instagram story. “In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support. We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!” Jamie Foxx’s hospitalization remains somewhat of a mystery. Corrine broke the news of his medial emergency on April 12 via Instagram, writing: “We wanted to share that my father Jamie Foxx experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily due to quick action and great care he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”