It’s been another very busy week in the world of pop culture!
04.10.2023 - 20:39 / theplaylist.net
It seems every year there is debate about which French film deserves the honor of being the Official Selection of France for the Academy Awards. This year, that debate was as strong as ever, with people trying to figure out if “Anatomy of a Fall” would earn the distinction or if it would go to “The Taste of Things.” Surprising many, ‘Taste’ was chosen. READ MORE: France Surprises Selecting ‘The Taste Of Things’ Over ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ For Oscars Now, as the awards season begins to heat up, we are given our first look at the trailer for “The Taste of Things.” The film follows the story of a master chef in the late 19th Century who seemingly has it all, except for the one thing he longs for.
It’s been another very busy week in the world of pop culture!
Billie Eilish is setting the record straight about her relationship status!
The Rolling Stones performed with Lady Gaga at a surprise intimate show in New York last night (October 19) – check out footage and see the setlist below.The legendary band played a seven-song set at the 650-capacity Racket venue, which is located in Chelsea, NYC, to mark the release of their 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ (out today, October 20).For the encore, Mick Jagger introduced Gaga to assist on the live debut of their recent collaborative single ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’. The Stones also played their 2023 track ‘Angry’ for the first time, as well as ‘Whole Wide World’ and ‘Bite My Head Off’ from their long-awaited new record.Jagger and co.
William Earl Composer Danny Elfman has been accused of alleged sexual harassment by a second woman, in a case with similarities to one that was revealed in July. In the new suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, a woman going by Jane Doe XX alleges the “Edward Scissorhands” composer harassed her during a period from 1997 to 2002 starting when she was a 21-year-old film student. A spokesperson for Elfman said, “The allegations of misconduct made against Mr.
Can underdogs overcome the odds? The question is asked time and time again, yet many of these stories remain lost to history. George Clooney directs “The Boys in the Boat” — a look at the University of Washington’s 1936 rowing team.
Sophia Scorziello editor A24 has unveiled the trailer for Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest.” The German-language Holocaust drama tells a chilling story of real-life German SS officer Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, who raised their children in a farmhouse next door to Auschwitz. The film premiered this year at Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix, the fest’s second most prestigious award.
Jonathan Glazer’s first feature film since 2013’s “Under the Skin” is the long-awaited and much anticipated “The Zone of Interest.” The drama premiered to rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where it won the second-biggest award, the Grand Jury Prix prize. “Zone of Interest” features Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel in the lead roles, and the drama follows a young family setting out to build their dream house.
Coronation Street fans have said goodbye to a dastardly character at last tonight (Friday). Broke businessman-turned-serial killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) made sure his last hours on the the cobbles were memorable by attacking his niece Sarah Barlow and partner Jenny Connor.
The Libertines have returned with new single ‘Run Run Run’, as well as announcing details of their long-awaited fourth album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ and some intimate Margate shows.Arriving on March 8, ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ is the long-mooted follow-up to 2015’s ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth’, with the first taster arriving in the form of launch single ‘Run Run Run’ – a classic yet subtly raucous Libs indie dancefloor anthem that sees them reflect on their standing after more than two decades, as Carl Barat begins: “It’s the lifelong project of a life on the lash”.“It’s about being trapped, and trying to escape your dismal life, a bit like the man in Bukowski’s Post Office,” said Barat of the track. “The worst thing for The Libertines would be to get stuck in a ‘Run-run-run’ rut – constantly trying to relive our past.”As well as sharing a name with Erich Maria Remarque’s anti-war novel, the album’s title is in honour of the band’s Margate hotel, studio, restaurant and bar, The Albion Rooms – which is also depicted on the sleeve with a dramatic cast of characters from the world of faded seaside glamour.Consisting of 11 new tracks with songwriting credits shared among all four of the band, ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ was produced by Dimitri Tikovoï (The Horrors/Charli XCX/Becky Hill) and recorded at The Albion Rooms in just four weeks back in February and March of 2023, before being finished over a wee at La Ferme de Gestein Studios in Normandy.
Timothee Chalamet is back as Willy Wonka in the trailer for Wonka!
Thania Garcia Kali Uchis will kick off 2024 with the release of her fourth record, a collection of Spanish-language music dubbed “Orquídeas.” Arriving on January 12, the set will include the already released “Muñekita,” featuring Dominican dembow singer El Alfa and JT from City Girls. The Colombian-American artist shared the concept art for the record (see below) on Wednesday morning via Instagram, and in a press release, she expanded on the meaning of its title; “The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth,” Uchis said.
Ben Croll Brussels-based co-production and financing powerhouse Umedia — the backer of recent festival sensation “How to Have Sex” and French Oscar submission “The Taste of Things” — is branching out. Complimenting co-production, tax shelter fundraising and VFX services through subsidiary UFX Studios, Umedia has now launched a development branch to bring in-house productions to the screen.
Even if you haven’t seen one minute of “The Gilded Age,” you can probably guess the series’ vibe based on one name alone—Julian Fellowes. The man who gave the world “Downton Abbey” is the creator of “The Gilded Age,” and as such, he has created what appears to be the true successor to his massively popular British period drama.
If there was a Mount Rushmore of rock bands, there’s no doubt The Rolling Stones would be chosen. They are one of the most famous musical acts to ever exist.
Even if you haven’t seen one minute of “The Gilded Age,” you can probably guess the series’ vibe based on one name alone—Julian Fellowes. The man who gave the world “Downton Abbey” is the creator of “The Gilded Age,” and as such, he has created what appears to be the true successor to his massively popular British period drama.
Travis Kelce started this year as one of two famous brothers playing football in the NFL. He went on to win the 2023 Super Bowl with his team the Kansas City Chiefs, making him a very recognizable figure.
Though, in recent years, David Ayer is largely known as the guy who directed “Suicide Squad” and experienced all the behind-the-scenes drama that accompanied that production, we shouldn’t forget that the filmmaker had a whole career making action films. Now, he returns to his wheelhouse with the new film, “The Beekeeper.” READ MORE: David Ayer Says ‘Suicide Squad’ Dailies Were So Well Received That There Was Talk Of “Oh, Maybe Ayer’s Gonna Take Over DC.” As seen in the trailer for “The Beekeeper,” the film fits beautifully in the fairly recent “man with a particular set of skills” action subgenre.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent After a cross-country move from L.A. to NYC and surviving the writers strike, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” will return with its fifth season on Oct. 16.
EXCLUSIVE: We’re getting an exclusive look at the first footage and key art from Hulu original The Artful Dodger, Disney’s Australian series starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell. It’s set to premiere Wednesday, November 29 on Hulu in the U.S.
Days of Our Lives” has stunned fans with the shocking recast of character Theresa Donovan. The soap opera opted to switch up things during actress Jen Lilley’s return to the show. Fans know that Theresa is a legacy character, brought to life as an adult by Lilley.