Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places, teaching us more about influence than the person who initiates it. A case in point is Mavis Beacon, a trailblazer in the digital era, whose impact is being celebrated in Jazmin Jones’ delightful documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon,” many years after her prominence. The twist? Mavis Beacon isn’t … Read more
Welcome to the Screen Gab newsletter, your one-stop source for everything NFL related (or if you’re just excited for more Taylor Swift related content for game day). This week marked the beginning of the 2024 NFL season, starting with a thrilling match between the Baltimore Ravens and the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City … Read more
Introduction Hi there! I’m Mark Olsen. Pleased to guide you once more through the realm of Absolutely Incredible Movies. Currently, I’m reporting from Toronto, as part of the LAT crew covering the Toronto International Film Festival. To stay updated with our festival coverage, don’t forget to subscribe to The Envelope: TIFF Daily newsletter. (And please … Read more
The charming documentary, “Going Varsity in Mariachi,” which delves into the realm of competitive high school mariachi in Texas, is now accessible for streaming. The movie, which debuted at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, became accessible on Netflix the previous week in North and South America via a licensing agreement – Netflix didn’t purchase it … Read more
TORONTO — Welcome to a special version of the Envelope newsletter, your all-inclusive guide to awards season. For the next four days, we’re broadcasting live from the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival’s opening weekend. The Times’ entertainment experts will bring you interviews, opinion pieces, and analysis from one of the premier events that traditionally jumpstarts the … Read more
The mercury tipped 100 today, and although I’d love to complain about the heat, I saw that we’re still 100 days away from the oppressive summer Phoenix has been experiencing. So, as usual, I’m going to pull out the frozen margarita guide that Danielle Dorsey compiled for our food section and fantasize about a refreshing … Read more
Almost a year since Tom Hanks publicly criticized a notorious deepfake dental ad that ignited fears among striking SAG members about the impact of artificial intelligence, the actor finds himself once more the subject of such technology. In a recent Instagram update, the leading man from “Forrest Gump” alerted fans about internet ads misusing his … Read more
Jay Kanter, a renowned film producer and agent to Hollywood icons such as Marlon Brando, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe, has passed away at the age of 97. Adam Kanter, his son, confirmed that Kanter passed away due to natural causes on August 6 at his residence in Beverly Hills. Kanter made his foray into … Read more
Welcome to our newsletter, Screen Gab, for anyone who’s just getting acquainted with Pierpoint & Co.’s world or those who’ve been patiently waiting for the hype to grow. This fictional financial giant provides the setting for HBO’s charged workplace drama “Industry,” now in its third season. This week’s edition of Screen Gab, edited by a … Read more
Hey there! My name is Mark Olsen, and I’m your guide for today’s journey through the realm of Only Good Movies. This week marked the official start of the autumn film festival season, with both the Venice and Telluride film festivals kicking off. The Venice festival was inaugurated with the premiere of Tim Burton’s sequel … Read more
