(Cooke herself identifies as queer, but she and Coen remain married and co-parents to their children.) How did that grow and turn into this film? Ethan was as enthusiastic, and we both thought, That would be a really fun movie to write. Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan in ‘Drive-Away Dolls’.Wilson Webb / Working Title / Focus Features I think it took us a couple of years to write it. We didnt really have an end when we started writing....

Ronan elevates what could otherwise be a boilerplate addiction drama. InThe Outrun,she racks up another stellar credit as recovering alcoholic Rona. There, Rona communes with the waves, the seaweed, and the rugged landscape. Saoirse Ronan in ‘The Outrun’.Credit:Courtesy of Sundance Institute; The Outrun Film Ltd - Roy Imer She finds healing and connection in the island’s frigid ocean waters. Want more movie news? Without Ronan’s towering talent,The Outruncould easily be a trite addiction drama....

One nonstop action scene makes for the best installment of the “Star Wars” series yet. Warning: This article contains spoilers for episode 5 ofThe Acolyteepisode 5. Okay… you could breathe now. Lee Jung-jae in ‘The Acolyte’.Christian Black/Lucasfilm Ltd. But you are forgiven if you found yourself holding your breath throughout episode 5 of Disney+sThe Acolyte. It was as ifStar WarschanneledMad Max: Fury Road. The only thing missing was a Doof Warrior spraying streams of fire from a guitar-shaped laser sword....

“Ill be back soon, the rapper wrote on X. But without a big ass joint next time. Wiz Khalifais making amends after a run-in with Romanian law enforcement. Wiz Khalifa.George Pimentel/Getty Khalifa was headlining the “Beach, hey!” George Pimentel/Getty Khalifa was quick to address the arrest the following day on social media. “Last nights show was amazing, he wrote onXSunday afternoon local time. I didnt mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage....

“Shroomed out throwing a baseball is crazy,” the rapper tweeted. A minute later, hetweeted, “Shroomed out throwin a baseball is crazy.” And after his psychotropic endeavor,Wiz enjoyed a bag of Cracker Jacks. Wiz Khalifa.Justin K. Aller/Getty Or, probably, several. Ellis famously pitched a no-hitter game on June 12, 1970, while tripping on LSD. No wonder baseball is America’s favorite pastime.

Nicola Dove/Universal When writing a horror movie,Leigh Whannellasks himself, “What scares me at my core? What are my existential fears?” ForWolf Man, which theInvisible ManandInsidiousdirector wrote with his wife, Corbett Tuck, the answer became disease. Charlotte (Julia Garner), Blake (Christopher Abbott), and Ginger (Matilda Firth) in ‘Wolf Man’.Credit:Nicola Dove/Universal Christopher AbbottandJulia Garnerstar as Blake and Charlotte, a San Francisco couple with a strained marriage. Once inside, Charlotte and Ginger watch helplessly as Blake’s injuries transform him into something unrecognizable....

They costarred in 2009’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Hugh JackmanandLiev Schreiber also known as Wolverine and Sabretooth from theX-Menfranchise are together again. Jackman is inSexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, while Schreiber appears inCreditors. Liev Schreiber and Hugh Jackman pictured in 2017.Credit:Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Marvel/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock “Now and then!! “Amazing to be back together in a rehearsal studio. While we’re working on two distinctly different plays - most performances are back to back....

Telemundo/Instagram A woman has been arrested in New Orleans following the death of sports reporter Adan Manzano on Wednesday. It was not immediately clear if she has been convicted of any of those charges. He also noted that no contraband was found in Manzano’s hotel room. Adan Manzano.Credit:Telemundo/Instagram “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.” Adan Manzano.Adan Manzano/TelemundoKC/Instagram

Kendra Frazer, 39, was found unresponsive at the Nevada desert festival. Burning Man 2024 is beginning on a somber note. The festivals emergency services personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive individual on Sunday at approximately 11:29 a.m. Attendees dance during the annual Burning Man Festival on September 5, 2023.JULIE JAMMOT/AFP/Getty Though life-saving measures were immediately attempted, they were unsuccessful. The woman has since been identified as 39-year-old Kendra Frazer....

Unpacking the stranger-than-fiction true story of Rodney Alcala, a.k.a “The Dating Game Killer.” What isWoman of the Hourabout? IsWoman of the Hourbased on a true story? Credit:Leah Gallo/Netflix Yes, for the most part. Footage of his appearance would later be presented in one of his trials. While many of the characters names are unchanged from their real-life counterparts, there are two notable exceptions. Leah Gallo/Netflix Who was Rodney Alcala? Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty; Leah Gallo/Netflix...

In the wake ofBaby Reindeer’s success, Gaddasked fans to not dig into the show’s inspirations. “That’s not the point of our show.” The suit primarily criticizesBaby Reindeerfor allegedly fabricating information about Harvey’s criminal history. Jessica Gunning as Martha on ‘Baby Reindeer’.Netflix Some of Harvey’s “objective symptomology” enumerated in the suit includes anxiety, nightmares, and shame.

“What I wanted this movie to be was like a companion piece to that movie. If you imagine those people in that world 25 years earlier, that was my starting process. Eventually, he would grow into that person and that factory.” Timothée Chalamet stars as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka,’ a prequel film to the ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ story.Warner Bros. Pictures Those few syllables were all it took....

Chalamet stars in a prequel that offers a whole lot of sugar and whimsy but not much substance. Yes, thats right,Wonkais a capital M musical with original songs by Neil Hannon. (May we launch a formal petition for all credit sequences to include a Grant musical number?) Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka’.Warner Bros. Pictures Chalamet carries the thrust of the film (and Wilders legacy) admirably on his slight shoulders....