Greetings! I’m Mark Olsen. I’d like to welcome you to another edition of your go-to guide to a world of Only Good Movies. No matter where one’s political inclinations lie, this week has been a whirlwind of unpredictability and stress. One sleepless night, in a bid to distract myself, I decided to watch a movie. … Read more
The English actor, Kristin Scott Thomas, has tied the knot with the Bloomberg News editor, John Micklethwait. The lead actress of “Slow Horses” confirmed her marriage during Tuesday’s “Ruthie’s Table 4” podcast, when host Ruth Rogers acknowledged the wedding during the episode’s opening. “Kristin is currently reveling in love and the delight of her recent … Read more
Once again, Selena Gomez has silenced social media critics who body shame, in the process, revealing another health issue she is dealing with. The actress from “Only Murders in the Building” and founder of Rare Beauty cosmetics, responded to comments about her weight on TikTok, sharing that she suffers from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. This … Read more
This isn’t a new journey for us. Personally, I’d rather follow the path my colleague Deb Vankin has tread hundreds of times. And I might do exactly that this weekend, as I’m in search of any kind of mood enhancer I can get my hands on. I’m Glenn Whipp, a columnist for the Los Angeles … Read more
Despite initial public skepticism, Ariana Grande’s relationship with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater has now been confirmed officially on Instagram. The “Eternal Sunshine” vocalist marked the impending release of the movie musical, directed by Jon M. Chu, on Monday with a series of photos from its premiere in Australia. Included in the photos is an … Read more
Margot Robbie, the Oscar-nominated actress, has embarked on the journey of motherhood. The “Barbie” star, who is also a producer, has reportedly given birth to her first child with her husband, film producer Tom Ackerley. Confirmations have been received from People that the couple have welcomed a baby boy. However, details regarding the baby’s name … Read more
A lawyer, a cartel boss, and his wife become central characters in a musical titled “Emilia Pérez”. This vibrant, powerful epic by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard is a tale of transformation, salvation, and finding one’s voice in a harsh world. However, in true Audiard style, it’s also an exploration of the things from which we … Read more
On Thursday night, supermodel Heidi Klum and her spouse Tom Kaulitz took a cosmic trip by transforming into characters from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for Klum’s yearly Halloween celebration. Known for her extravagant Halloween costumes, the star of “America’s Got Talent” and “Project Runway” has previously donned outfits ranging from a multi-person peacock, an intricate butterfly, … Read more
Recently, the film director Robert Zemeckis has been somewhat of an enigma. Known for directing popular films like the “Back to the Future” series, “Forrest Gump,” “Cast Away,” “Death Becomes Her,” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” Zemeckis has also produced a number of flops, including “The Polar Express,” “Beowulf,” “Welcome to Marwen,” and “Pinocchio.” Zemeckis, … Read more
Introducing Screen Gab, the newsletter designed to inspire or comfort you as the day of the election approaches. This week, Screen Gab’s editor, Matt Brennan, proposes we revisit the timeless insights of historian Howard Zinn, whose viewpoints inform the documentaries “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train” and “A People’s History of the United … Read more
