Jennifer Lawrence's performance in Lynne Ramsay's "Die, My Love" at the Cannes Film Festival is generating significant Oscar buzz. Lawrence plays a postpartum mother grappling with extreme mental health challenges in this intense marital drama. The film, a Mubi acquisition for a reported $24 million, has been praised...
Wes Anderson's new film, "The Phoenician Scheme," premiered at Cannes 2025, receiving a 7.5-minute standing ovation. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera, the film is a comedic drama set in 1950, following a billionaire and his estranged daughter. The film's success follows Anderson's previous Cannes...
Warner Bros.'s "Final Destination Bloodlines" debuted with a strong $102 million globally, exceeding expectations with $51 million domestically. This surpasses the franchise's previous opening weekend record and boasts positive reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes). The film's success contrasts with the poor performance of The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow,"...
Shia LaBeouf made a rare public appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the photocall of his documentary, "Slauson Rec." The film, which LaBeouf founded in 2018, centers around the Slauson Recreation Center in Los Angeles. In a recent interview, LaBeouf acknowledged past mistakes but emphasized his desire...
New Line/Warner Bros.' Final Destination Bloodlines exceeded expectations with a $102 million global opening weekend, splitting evenly between domestic and international markets. This marks the franchise's best international debut, outperforming previous installments significantly. The film topped charts in 53 international markets, including Latin America and major European territories...
Michael Cera finally collaborated with Wes Anderson in "The Phoenician Scheme," playing the scene-stealing role of Bjorn, a quirky tutor with a Norwegian accent. Cera, whose previous collaboration with Anderson fell through due to the birth of his son, relished the opportunity, describing the experience as "a great little...
Colin Jost retaliated against Michael Che on Saturday Night Live for a vulgar joke about Scarlett Johansson during a previous "Weekend Update" segment. Che's apology involved self-deprecating jokes about his body image. Jost's earlier joke, comparing Johansson's vagina to Costco roast beef, shocked Johansson, who expressed disgust at...
The "Saturday Night Live" season 50 finale ended abruptly, sparking speculation about cast departures. The show's quick cut to a commercial fueled rumors, particularly surrounding Bowen Yang, who previously hinted at leaving. Mikey Day and Heidi Gardner also appeared sentimental. Colin Jost and Michael Che's future is...
Austrian singer JJ, Johannes Pietsch, won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Wasted Love." He received a jubilant welcome at Vienna airport upon his return, where hundreds of fans celebrated his victory. JJ's win marks Austria's third Eurovision victory. The contest, held in Basel, Switzerland,...
Saturday Night Live's (SNL) latest episode, hosted by Scarlett Johansson with musical guest Bad Bunny, opened with a parody of President Trump's recent Middle Eastern trip. The skit featured Trump (played by James Austin Johnson) and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Emil Wakim), highlighting the president's visits to Saudi...
