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Newcomer Sidney Flanigan stars as Autumn, a pregnant Pennsylvania teenager seeking an abortion. “I always give a shot to avoid exposition when writing,” Hittmantold EWlast March. In both form and narrative, the intimate film is a masterpiece of understatement. Sidney Flanigan in ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’.Angal Field/Focus Features But wait a minute, the Academy wants reassurance! Her first-time stars are also well-positioned to launch their own careers. Both young actresses could go anywhere from here and could hardly ask for a better first credit....

The incisive drama starring Ozark’s Julia Garner was always going to be too real for the Oscars. Bit by bit, we come to realize what’s going on just out of sight as does Jane. Not that she can do anything about it. Ty Johnson/Bleecker Street “You’re not his throw in.” It’s hardly a spoiler to say that by the end of the movie, nothing has changed. ButThe Assistant’s concerns are bigger than one man....

The film:“You live like this?” Tell is just as disturbed by Cirk’s dirty, disheveled housekeeping as Cirk is, by the way. Tell covers all the furniture with white sheets secured by twine in every room where he sleeps. Oscar Isaac as torturer-turned-poker player William Tell in ‘The Card Counter’.Focus Features Each asks the other, “you live like this?” But the whole film is asking that same question of the modern American viewer....

Noomi Rapacehad no time to be sheepish on the set ofLamb. “I didn’t have any time to practice,” the Swedish actress recalls with a laugh. “I had this rush of adrenaline right before we started. Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Noomi Rapace in a baaa-d spot in ‘Lamb’.A24 Life is so magical and brutal at the same time.” That’s also a fitting description forLamb, a surreal and hypnotic fable from first-time director Valdimar Johannsson....

The writer-director’s mysterious third film also stars Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun. Sun’s out, fun’s out! This has a lot of ’70s tones, which I think is exciting." From left, Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Brandon Perea in ‘Nope’.Universal Pictures Below, Palmer spills a little , working with Peele, and her favorite ’80s horror icon. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Tell us about your character inNope. I’m excited to just represent a really cool character that is not solely defined by their complexion....

The mystery and romance author has a message for critics of the Netflix adaptation’s casting choice. Netflixis doubling down on its romance game. And authorNora Robertsisn’t interested in what internet critics have to say. Jesse Grant/Getty Images; Mike Coppola/Getty Images “I’m simply and sincerely appalled,” Roberts firstwrote on Facebookin response to the backlash surrounding Milano. “I’m a liberal Democrat. always have been, always will be,” she wrote. “Some will never read me again because Milano will headline this adaption,” she continued....

Norm Macdonald’s distinctive comedy spanned many decades and forms, fromabsurdist memoirstolong stories about depressed moths. But most of all he was just plain funny. No one was funny like Norm." Norm Macdonald at the ‘Weekend Update’ desk on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images But his ire was most often, most bitingly, and most famously directed atO.J. Simpson, whose media-circus murder trial played out during Macdonald’s tenure at theUpdatedesk....

Simpson during the former athlete’s murder trial. Ohlmeyer said Macdonald was fired simply because he was not funny. “I think the whole show was tired of me not taking marching orders,” the comedianadmitted later. Norm Macdonald on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images “I’d do Michael Jackson jokes. And Lorne [Michaels] would say, ‘Do you really want a lawsuit from Michael Jackson?’ And I’d say, ‘Cool!...

Jane Fondawill behonoredwith the film equivalent of this award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award. And now many of them are getting reimagined. Lear served as an executive producer on the recentOne Day at a Timeseries, which ran for four seasons. Norman Lear.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Thanks to a deal with Sony TV, many of Lear’s classic works could receive similar treatments. Ananimated revival ofGood Timesis on its way to Netflix. Lear began his career in 1950 when he wrote and produced programs likeThe Colgate Comedy HourandThe Martha Raye Show....

“I could not feel more blessed,” Lear said from his home. He also thanked several former collaborators, writers and his family. “I’ve never lived alone. Norman Lear accepts the Carol Burnett Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes.NBC He then shook his left ear. Lear’s award was preceded by pre-taped tributes from Wanda Sykes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Marisa Tomei. “There hasn’t been one. And I know it’s on everybody’s mind....

Lloyd was considered to be the longest-working actor in Hollywood history. Lloyd was born Norman Perlmutter in Jersey City, N.J. on November 8, 1914. He was a performer from the age of 9, with his parents paying for singing and dancing lessons. Everett Collection He made his Broadway debut in 1935 at the age of 20. He directed frequently at legendary La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, Calif. Ultimately, he won a Special Mention forAlfred Hitchcock Presentsfrom the Venice Film Festival in 1985....

Yes, Norman Mailer’s book is still happening but its publisher won’t be Random House. The book would’ve been published in celebration of Mailer’s 100th birthday in 2023. “They didn’t feel they were the right house to do this book right now.” Norman Mailer’s new book will be published by Skyhorse.J. Kempin/FilmMagic “There is no issue here. “The Mailer family and Random House are united in support of Norman’s work.” It also reported that the decision was influenced by feedback from celebrated authorRoxane Gay....

Some viewers really want to see the Walking Dead star play the Spirit of Vengeance. IsNorman Reedusabout to become a superhero? A representative for the actor told EW there’s “no truth to this at this time.” Norman Reedus, and a scene from the 2007 film ‘Ghost Rider’.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Everett Collection Representatives for Disney didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Earlier this summer, Reedus spoke about his aspiration inan interview with Comicbook....