Saoirse Ronan Wants to Star in a Comedy Like ‘Bridesmaids’: ‘I Would Love to Do Something Modern and Funny’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter As New York Film Festival’s artistic director, Dennis Lim has become adept at multitasking. “Sometimes, I have to introduce one film and then run across the street to moderate a Q&A for different film,” he says. “If I have an hour or two free, I will sneak into a cinema and watch something as a way to hide out.” This year, he’ll be bouncing around Manhattan’s Upper West Side to host some of the buzziest movies from Cannes and Venice, like Todd Haynes’ soapy romantic drama “May December,” Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” and Sofia Coppola’s “Elvis and “Me” adaptation “Priscilla.” NYFF will also showcase the world premiere of Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s genre-defying series “The Curse” and the Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal-led sci-fi story “Foe.” Ahead of the 61st edition, which takes place from Sept.

Naman Ramachandran Stephen Graham and Keira Knightley are among the British talents backing a pioneering U.K. initiative to prevent and tackle bullying and harassment that will launch in 2024. The stars, and U.K.

CIISA, the independent body set up to police bullying and harassment complaints in UK TV and film, will officially go live next year.

Leigh Francis – who's better known under the comedy moniker Keith Lemon – says the allegations against Russell Brand are a "saddening thing for everyone". Earlier this month, Russell, 48, was at the centre of Channel 4's Dispatches investigation, with a number of anonymous women coming forward with accusations of sexual assault or rape between the years of 2006 and 2013 - at the height of Russell's fame.The comedian-turned-activist has strongly denied all allegations against him.

Married At First Sight UK star Erica Roberts has entrusted the experts to find her perfect match after having her heart broken by "players".

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has been warned he is 'risking the cohesion' of the country over HS2, as Labour mayors including Andy Burnham said axing the high-speed rail route to Manchester would result in 'international embarrassment and a national outrage'.

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey Parker has spoken for the first time about her boyfriend Sean Boggans as she rebuilds her life following The Wanted star’s tragic death. Kelsey, 33, lost Tom to a brain tumour last year.

The Oscar Meter at Deadline is working overtime as the race for the 96th Academy Awards is shifting into higher gear as summer turns to fall this weekend.

Avril Lavigne attended New York Fashion Week, and kept a diary of her experiences that she shared with Women’s Wear Daily.

Jenna Ushkowitz has shared some sad news.

Danniella Westbrook has publicly defended her friend Russell Brand after a number of allegations emerged last week accusing him of rape, sexual assault and abuse, claiming that he is a "target of lies".The 49 year old TV personality and former EastEnders star immediately jumped to support her longtime pal in the wake of the allegations, which were claimed to have taken place between 2006 and 2013 against five women. Russell, 48, vehemently denies all allegations and says every sexual relationship he has ever had has been completely consensual. Danniella branded the allegations "disgusting" and told followers that the Russell she knows is "helpful, kind and funny".

After four years on Celebs Go Dating, Anna Williamson has seen it all on the E4 series - from celeb romances, cringe-worthy dates and even the show's first baby. But one couple who have been full of surprises this series is Love Island lothario Adam Collard and model-turned-OnlyFans star Lottie Moss.The duo have been on and off since the very first episode of the series, which Anna admits is a first for the show.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Casey Likes fully expected to be performing on Broadway this year, but the plan was for him to be riding shotgun with Stillwater instead of sitting behind the wheel of a DeLorean. He’d appeared as teen rock journalist William Miller in an acclaimed run of “Almost Famous: The Musical” at The Old Globe in San Diego and reprised the role when the show transferred in 2022 to Broadway. But New York critics were harsher, and “Almost Famous” struggled to draw crowds.

Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried are open to starring in Mamma Mia 3 and they recently opened up about what it would take for the film to become a reality.

Shania Twain has shared her desire to collaborate with Adele, saying she believes their two voices “would blend beautifully together”.Speaking to The Sun (via Music News), Twain discussed her hopes for future collaborations, after recently working with Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph.“I would love to sing with her,” she said of Adele. “I think we would blend beautifully together. Obviously, that would be amazing.“She’s a great singer and has her own style that is unique.

Saoirse Ronan wants to try her hand at comedy!

Congratulations are in order for “Love Is Blind” star Shaina Hurley! The season 2 contestant is expecting her first child with husband Christos Lardakis. “We are proud to announce Baby Lardakis coming soon

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner said 'it's unbelievable' as she and co-star Sophie Sandiford were flooded with messages. It followed the show's triumph at the National Television Awards.

Emmerdale actress Rosie Bentham, who plays Gabby Thomas in the soap, has opened up on her love life, as she says that she prefers "normal" guys. Rosie has been part of the ITV show since 2016, but off-screen, she spends her time between her family home in Nottingham and her flat in Leeds, which is close to the set of Emmerdale.The 22 year old revealed she is "getting to know" a new beau, but she tends to keep her love life private. Speaking to The Sun, she explained: "I would say that I’m getting to know someone at the moment, but I’m very private when it comes to my love life." She also explained that things can go wrong "quickly" at her age, so they are taking things "slow".

Thank god for Alexander Payne. The filmmaker is, and always have been, a true humanist. A writer/director more interested in human beings, something that has always been the special effect of his movies. A two-time Oscar winning writer, his latest film, The Holdovers, which had its World Premiere Thursday at the Telluride Film Festival, is one of the rare movies in which he doesn’t also have a writing credit. David Hemingson did the screenplay, but the idea, an inspired one, came from Payne, a real film buff who was always intrigued by Marcel Pagnol’s 1935 French film Merlusse about a group of boarding school students stuck over the holidays with a much-despised teacher. The director thought it had the bones for a new story and developed with Hemingson. Still, set in 1970, it is Payne’s first period film after a celebrated career for movies like Sideways, The Descendants, and many others. He has made some contemporary classics, no doubt, but the warm humanity of a trio of people left alone at Christmas in a snowy boarding school, ranks right up there with his very best. It is funny, sad, witty, poignant, filled with snark and heart and great acting. It also manages to be a film set at the holidays that offers something truly new for the genre, and also delightfully not only evokes the period in which it is set, it also purposely looks like a movie made then.