“Dalíland” is set to close out the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.
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The 40th edition of the Outfest LGBTQ+ film festival in Los Angeles is in the books after the closing night world premiere of Peacock’s horror film They/Them (pronounced They-Slash-Them).
Kevin Bacon and Carrie Preston star as a couple who run a Christian-oriented ‘gay conversion therapy’ camp in a remote, wooded area, preaching a contradictory philosophy of self-acceptance and what amounts to self-denial. A fresh busload of LGBT and non-binary youths show up for ‘treatment,’ most of them dispatched by their families hoping they will learn to conform to societal norms.
Bacon and his wife Kyra Sedgwick attended the premiere, along with most of the cast and filmmaker John Logan, one of Hollywood’s top screenwriters and a three-time Oscar nominee who makes his directorial debut with They/Them.
Logan, introducing his film at The Theater at the Ace Hotel, noted, “I wrote my first play 40 years ago and I’ve been writing screenplays for 30 years and this is the movie I chose to direct because it’s so personal to me. When I was growing up as a little gay kid, queer characters in horror movies were nonexistent. Or if they did exist, they were victims, or they were jokes. And I felt that lack. I wanted my favorite genre to celebrate who I was.”
On the red carpet beforehand, Logan elaborated, telling Deadline, “Audiences can expect a frightening, thrilling movie, but even more so, it’s a story about queer empowerment and about seven queer kids who are heroes, which is something we don’t see a lot and we really don’t see a lot in the horror genre. So, I was happy to sort of wade into that pool.”
He helped the cast wade in by providing Bacon and his co-stars with ample information about gay conversion therapy, which has been banned in 20
“Dalíland” is set to close out the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.
JD Linville Zurich native Caterina Mona will bring her directorial debut “Semret” to the 75th Locarno Film Festival where it screens at the city’s Piazza Grande, an outdoor venue traditionally reserved for more popular plays. The film, which is being sold by German sales outfit Pluto Film, follows the difficult path to healing for the titular character of Semret: a reclusive immigrant mother from Eritrea, now living and working in Zurich.
as they are mourning the sad loss of a beloved member of the family.MORE: Travis Bacon supports famous sister Sosie ahead of major accomplishmentBoth Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon paid tribute to their beloved family dog, Lily, who passed away on 8 July.The actors took to Instagram to share with their followers the heartbreaking update, honoring Lily's life with them by sharing a series of adorable photos through the years.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's decades-long love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon praises his children for making him 'listen a little more'Kyra first broke the news to fans by sharing an adorable photo of the pup, staring up at the camera with a sweet, doe-eyed stare as she lay on her bed while biting on to a rope toy.The actress wrote: "Had to say goodbye to our sweet crazy girl today," before endearingly stating: "While she took a piece of my heart with her, it was worth it!"She then added: "RIP Lily," along with a pink heart emoji, and fans did not hesitate to inundate the family with support and their condolences. Lily was a part of the Bacon-Sedgwick family for thirteen yearsOne fan wrote: "Oh my gosh, that face. I'm so sorry Kyra.
The Tonight Show… host Jimmy Fallon have covered Tears For Fears‘ hit ‘Head Over Heels’ – and turned it into a song about the weather.The pair performed their rendition as part of The Tonight Show‘s ‘First Drafts Of Rock’ segment, which typically sees Bacon join Fallon to play a classic song under the guise of it being an early draft of the song’s actual lyrics.On Wednesday night’s (August 3) episode, Bacon and Fallon performed their own version of Tears For Fears’ 1985 song, ‘Head Of Heels’, which is the second single from the British band’s second album ‘Songs From The Big Chair’.In the clip, which you can watch below, Bacon and Fallon appear in a hazy video accompanied by a backing band and wearing their hair in curls.Footloose actor and musician in his own right Bacon sings: “I wanted to be with you alone/ And talk about the weather/ There’s rain up in Seattle so if you’re going out/ You might need an umbrella.”Fallon sings on the second verse: “Got a degree in meteorology/ To talk about the weather/ According to the dew point the humidity’s up/ As the temperatures climb/ That’s just, just, just summertime.”The original song lyrics feature the opening lines: “I wanted to be with you alone/ And talk about the weather.”The two later sing in unison on the chorus: “For the weather you can call Tears for Fears/ We’ll check the radar if the skies will be clear/ Warm front’s coming, so the clouds disappear/ With a gentle breeze, 80 degrees let’s, let’s, look at the four-day forecast/ four days forecast for days,” [lyrics via Billboard].‘Head Over Heels’ spent a total of 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at Number Three in 1985.
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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been one of the most enduring couples in Hollywood, often delighting fans with glimpses into the more intimate side of their lives.MORE: Travis Bacon makes rare statement about living with bipolar disorderHowever, their first meeting was definitely on the rockier side of things, as the actor explained on the podcast Anna Faris Is Unqualified with Anna Faris.VIDEO: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story"I was doing a lot of theater when I first moved to New York," he explained, adding that Kyra was also starting to explore the scene around the same time."And amazingly, her mother had clocked this young actor, me, and seen a couple of tanks that I'd been in. And she got her tickets to this play I was in downtown," he added.MORE: Kevin Bacon has sentimental look back at his career: 'It was a great gift'After the show, he went on, a 12-year-old Kyra spotted the 19-year-old Kevin at a deli nearby and went up to tell him she liked him in the play.However, he then added that they didn't actually properly get introduced to each other and fall in love till they were on a film set together many years later.
Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Bacon are offering a new twist on a pop classic by reimagining Tears for Fears' «Head Over Heels» for a fictional segment called «First Drafts of Rock.» In the spoof clip, Fallon and Bacon perform a so-called early version of the 1985 hit -- which was re-popularized in the 2001 film -- that really doubles down on the idea of . «Got a degree in meteorology to talk about the weather,» Fallon croons, with Bacon hopping on the chorus to harmonize. «For the weather you can call Tears for Fears, we'll check the radar if the skies will be clear.»Watch the full segment below and prepare to have the tune stuck in your head all day.Bacon stopped by to discuss his return to his horror roots in the LGBTQ+ horror film , coming to Peacock on Aug. 5.
Here’s a version of Tears for Fears’ 1985 hit “Head Over Heels” you won’t have heard before.
Kevin Bacon kicked off his storied acting career in the late 1970's, and after so many decades on screen, there are a lot of ups and downs to look back to and discuss.MORE: Kevin Bacon's daughter Sosie shares unexpected baby photos as fans reactThat is exactly what he did during a recent interview with Today Show's Willie Geist, where the two discussed the actor's past work and lengthy career.Naturally, they focused on Kevin's iconic role in 1984's Footloose, and as he opened up about the film's ever-lasting prevalence even decades later, he grew emotional expressing just how much being a part of the Footloose movement meant to him.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon shares never-before-seen home video of life with Kyra Sedgwick in latest heartfelt tributeWhen asked by Willie how it felt that forty years later, his hit movie's relevance was still going strong, he firmly stated: "I love it."He explained: "I think it's great. It's like all of those things that you think 'Oh, my gosh, is it ever going to go away?' At a certain point, you have to embrace the beast.""I think that it was a great gift to be part of that movie," the father-of-two maintained.
Kevin Bacon isn't just a talented actor, he's a musician too and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, is one of his biggest fans. The Footloose actor recently shared his new music video for his band The Bacon Brothers, and Kyra was the star. MORE: Kevin Bacon shows support for son Travis' latest career moveThe clip from their hit, Dark Chocolate Eyes, features The Closer actress looking fresh-faced and happy.WATCH: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "My favorite @kyrasedgwickofficial," he wrote. "Check out the @baconbrosmusic new music video for 'Dark Chocolate Eyes' at the link in my bio."Fans were stunned by her beauty and loved the tribute, writing: "Just beautiful," and, "aw, I love this".
Kevin Bacon has played many roles over his lengthy acting career, yet there’s one that continues to loom large: Ren McCormack in “Footloose”.
Kevin Bacon know that besides acting, he has some serious musical skills, and even has a band with his brother named The Bacon Brothers.MORE: Kyra Sedgwick stuns in purple during PDA-filled date with Kevin BaconWhile he usually shares his talent with his brother, and they are currently going through a line-up of several concerts, his latest song is all about his wife, Kyra Sedgwick.The actor made good use of his musical talent to honor his wife and family, and the music video is as sweet as it gets.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon's off-guard photo during date with Kyra Sedgwick delights fansKevin debuted Dark Chocolate Eyes, a new single in him and his brother Michael's latest EP, Erato, and the music video features never before seen clips from his and Kyra's family.The music video has a vintage, VHS camera feel to it, and the beginning of it sees the singer sit down by a wall made of rocks and start playing his red electric guitar.The second it cuts away from the shot of him singing, the video gets seriously sentimental, as it shows adorable clips of Kyra when the two were in the very beginning of their three decades long love story.A post shared by The Bacon Brothers (@baconbrosmusic)A glimpse at the sweet tribute videoIt shares a heartfelt glimpse into the early stages of their family life as well, with a shot of the actress carrying one of their children, either Sosie or Travis, and she is making silly faces at the camera.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis cites 'foul memories' as reason behind latest tattooMORE: Sosie Bacon shares 'hot' new photos and she looks just like mom Kyra Sedgwick"I never glance in my rear view, unless there's a chance that I see you," he sings in the song, and in the chorus,
The Toronto International Film Festival is back this year.
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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick may have been in the entertainment industry for decades, but that doesn't make it any less exciting for them!MORE: Kevin Bacon surprises fans with incredible swimming pool at family homeThe couple were delighted to attend Outfest over the weekend to promote Kevin's new film, They/ Them.Kyra shared a fun picture of Kevin off-guard as they walked to the event, showing the star dressed in a dapper suit while playfully dancing in the street.VIDEO: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "Verified I get to be with this guy at @theyslashthemmov @outfest @kevinbacon @theogermaine @carriepreston @austincrute," she captioned the post.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis looks unrecognisable in beach photoMORE: Kevin Bacon faces heartache as co-star passes away from cancerFans were quick to comment on the photo, with one writing: "You lucky lady!" while another wrote: "You two are the cutest couple ever!" A third added: "Kevin is the coolest!"Kevin's film is an upcoming slasher movie where he stars as a Owen Whistler, head of Camp Whistler, a terrifying conversion therapy camp.A post shared by Kyra (@kyrasedgwickofficial)Kevin Bacon was caught off-guard in a fun photo posted by Kyra Sedgwick In the movie, Owen soon comes head to head with Jordan, a trans and nonbinary teen who made a deal with their parents to legally emancipate themself after attending the camp.MORE: Kevin Bacon supported by daughter Sosie following deaths of co-starsMORE: Sosie Bacon 'so sad' in new post following dad Kevin Bacon's tragic newsAs Jordan and their fellow campers rebel against Owen and his staff’s horrifying methods of "treatment,” several murders begin to happen, resulting in Jordan investigating the camp and its many
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaChinonye Chukwu’s “Till” will world premiere at the 60th New York Film Festival.The announcement comes on what would have been the late Emmett Till’s 81st birthday, as the country is remembering the impact that Till’s 1955 abduction, torture and lynching had in drawing attention to the brutality and persecution of African Americans in the United States. “Till” stars Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till Mobley and Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till.
Kevin Bacon is stepping out for the premiere of his new Peacock horror film!