Explore the robust history of Black cinema with these underrated gems from the Black Film Archive

“A lot of Black films has just been dismissed as dramatic. When we see it as one thing, we’re minimizing what it actually is.” Recently, the archive receiveda special award from the New York Film Critics Circle. Maya Cade.Justice Namaste Cade’s honored to have her hard work celebrated, but the distinction holds a different significance for her. Cade plans to deepen the context on the website. A film for everyone to watch....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Juan Saunders

Extremely loud and incredibly close: An inside look at the new era of music documentaries

We go inside the transformation. Billie Eilishknew what she was getting herself into. “It has been pretty insane and surreal since.” YouTube But Scott Manson, chief operating officer of music management company SB Projects, offers a pragmatic reason. “There’s [no] on-camera fee. That’s a very big distinction. Demi Lovato in docuseries ‘Dancing With the Devil’.YouTube Originals By way of that, these narratives are being driven by third parties. Maybe they’re a filmmaker, maybe they’re a financier or creative producer who sees an opportunity....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Tracie Duffy

Ezra Miller reveals his wild top-secret role inThe Stand

Exclusive interview and first look photos of Miller as you’ve never seen him before. Fantastic BeastsstarEzra Millerhas a big and secret role inThe Stand, and EW has your first look. TheJustice Leagueactor will play Trashcan Man, a pivotal character from Stephen Kings 1978 post-apocalyptic novel. Credit: CBS All Access The casting details have been kept under wraps until now. Take a look Millers dramatic transformation above. On our first call, he described Trash as the embodiment of pyromania....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Brian Hicks

Ezra Miller tells cops 'I film myself when I get assaulted for NFT crypto art' in new arrest footage

As the police walk Miller outside, the actor says they have their own video of the incident. “I was assaulted in this bar, twice in a row,” Miller says in the video. “I film myself when I get assaulted for NFT crypto art.” Ezra Miller was arrested multiple times by the Hawaii Police Department in March and April.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Later, Miller yells, “Hey, you just touched my penis! kindly don’t do that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Jennifer Patel

F*** yeah!The End of the F***ing Worldseason 2 gets a premiere date on Netflix

The first poster includes an ominous tease for Alex Lawther’s James. What happened to James and Alyssa after that fateful day on the beach? Well have answers next month. Credit: Netflix Lets recap to explain why thats significant. Wanting to get away from her home life, Alyssa proposes they go on a road trip. Does that mean that… gulp … thats James in the urn? Netflix And I thought Id already had the shittest day of my life, atweetfrom the show reads....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Christopher Meyer

F-Word 1, FCC 0

Wherever Bono is today (Preparing to tout hisfight against AIDS and third-world debton WednesdaysNightline? Getting started onthe new U2 album? Polishing up a tune for thatSpider-Manmusical? Credit: John Shearer/WireImage.com ), I bet hes smiling. But this is also great news from the perspective of a pop-culture enthusiast, whatever your politics. For the rest of us, that risk adds to the thrill of watching a live broadcast. Have you ever heard someone complain because an awards show hadtoo manysurprises?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Patricia Stewart

F9director Justin Lin breaks down new trailer, from Paul Walker's appearance to Han's return

Can you smell whatF9is cooking up? On Wednesday morning, Universal released the second full-length trailer for the highly-anticipated ninthFast & Furiousfilm. Are even you impressed by how much you guys have been able to pack in these? Giles Keyte/Universal I want to save that!" I think they really represent the tone that we’re going for. So what, if anything, did that bonus time mean for you ? Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster in ‘F9....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Terry Henry

F9fast and furiously takes top spot at the box office breaking pandemic records

TheVin Diesel-led film is also the highest-grossing opening weekend since 2019’sStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Currently, 80 percent of North American theaters are open for business. F9is the ninth installment of theFast & Fast Furiousfranchise withJustin Linreturning to the helm as director. Universal Pictures That’s not very American, even if it’s how America works. This saga always blazes a new trail, even when it takes a wrong turn. But how will you ever fly if you don’t try driving off a cliff?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Troy Moyer

F9review: TheFastsagaalmostgets back on track

Returning director Justin Lin rediscovers the franchise’s over-the-top sincerity, but problems persist in this way-too-huge sequel. “How in the hell are you not dead?” asks Tej (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges). Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures It’s very early inF9, and several fast things have already happened furiously. Everyone drives a vehicle that expresses their inner being. The car’s too big, like Roman’s ego. It almost crushes him: Irony. As he stumbles away from the flaming wreckage, Tej asks how Roman is possibly still alive....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Harold Mann

Fact or Fiction: Inside the surprising true stories behind Aaron Sorkin'sI Love Lucymovie

What’s real and what’s not in Being the Ricardos. Here, we ‘splain whatBeing the Ricardosgets right and where the filmmakers took some dramatic license. But not all at the same time. Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman in ‘Being the Ricardos’.Glen Wilson/Amazon Too Many Girlsand the not-so-meet-cute Ball and Arnaz did meet on the set ofToo Many Girlsat RKO. His number in the show largely introduced and popularized the conga in America....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Mrs. Kathleen Moore PhD

Fact-checkingThe Bold Type: 'Tearing Down the Donut Wall'

Welcome to Fact-CheckingThe Bold pop in! Lets get into it. We start this weeks episode with donuts, which is just lovely really. Credit: Panagiotis Pantazidis/Freeform But, hey, its donuts! She wants to do a wedding roundup. For some reason, Jacqueline agrees. It gets even better when she asks Jacqueline if she can interview her too. She realizes its not about the uniform or her mom; shes making her own path....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Christopher Bowman

Faith Hill, Brandi Carlile, more to join Wynonna Judd on tour after Naomi Judd's death

Additional guests will be announced in the near future. It means so much to have my sister-friend, Faith, join me for this musical celebration. I am feeling extra grateful." Faith Hill, Brandi Carlile, and more will join Wynonna Judd on the Judds' Final Tour dates.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Mickey Bernal/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images “I’ve thought about it so much because once I say it, it cannot be unsaid. Mother used a firearm…....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Joseph Bishop

Fall Books Preview: The 40 biggest titles of the season

As the awards shortlists beckon, publishers send their long-awaited prestige titles to the shelves. This year proves to be no exception. Below, EW’s book editors pick the 40 titles for which we’re most excited. The sequel opens as Elio’s father travels to Rome and meets an enthralling young woman on the train. The author sensitively and singularly touches on themes of queerness, community, and perseverance. (Oct. 1)DC Olive,Again, by Elizabeth StroutOlive Kitteridge returns!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Amanda Smith