Miranda July, renowned for her eccentric characters and profound, personal narratives on the human condition, first gained mainstream recognition with her 2005 film “Me and You and Everyone We Know.” Her short story collection, “No One Belongs Here More than You,” clinched the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award in 2007. Given her background in … Read more
If you’re a fan of Grey’s Anatomy and Elite, here’s some good news. Carlos Montero, the mastermind behind the sultry teen drama, is crafting a high-stakes medical drama for Netflix, and the first images have just been released. ABC Netflix is set to release not one, but two medical dramas in the near future. A … Read more
Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian known for his role in the popular sitcom “Seinfeld,” was invited to give the commencement speech for Duke University’s class of 2024. However, not all of the graduates were present to hear his closing remarks. Before Seinfeld, who is also known for his work on “Unfrosted,” delivered his 17-minute speech, a … Read more
Roger Corman, a legendary independent Hollywood producer and director renowned for his profitable low-budget films such as “Attack of the Crab Monsters,” “The Little Shop of Horrors,” and “The Wild Angels,” has passed away, earning him the moniker “King of the B’s.” Corman, known for fostering the careers of many in Hollywood, passed away at … Read more
The latest hit for young adults on Prime Video is “Maxton Hall,” a blend of romance, drama, and sensuality led by two charismatic protagonists. Will the successful German series return for a second season? Maxton Hall: The World That Separates Us, currently streaming on Prime Video, is the newest young adult series taking the world … Read more
Shari Redstone, who had long struggled to make her mark, was poised to make an impressive resurgence in Hollywood as she sought to revitalize her family’s underperforming entertainment business, Paramount Global. This was meant to be a high-profile comeback. Expressing her optimism to investors during a virtual event in February 2022, Redstone, Paramount’s controlling stakeholder … Read more
Welcome to the Screen Gab newsletter, perfect for everyone who has recently been intrigued by “Baby Reindeer”. There must certainly be algorithmic factors contributing to the rapid ascent of the British miniseries to the top of Netflix’s charts, but in this week’s Catch Up, Matt Brennan, our editor, wrestles with the artistic elements that have … Read more
Great news for followers of the historical series “Shogun”. FX and Hulu have decided to renew it for two more seasons, even though it was originally supposed to end after the first season. UPDATE: FX and Disney+ have confirmed that the creative teams are actively working on a sequel: “The plot and characters of this … Read more
Hi there! My name is Mark Olsen. I’m thrilled to have you join me once again for our regular exploration of the world of Only Good Movies. We’re buzzing with excitement over the news that our former team member, Justin Chang, bagged a Pulitzer Prize this week for his 2023 film criticism, written during his … Read more
Undeniably, the late 1960s marked a significant period for influential rock ‘n’ roll girlfriends. Gazing through a lens that brushes off traditional gender roles, as highlighted in the riveting new documentary “Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg,” we can begin to see the Rolling Stones as the ones swirling in her electrifying universe of … Read more
