WithBlack Bear, Aubrey Plaza has become the new queen of indies

She’s talking work, not play. It’s not about money and it’s not about pandering. There’s something very pure about it to me," Plaza says. Momentum Pictures “I always want to go, ‘Well, I’m me. So I’m always gonna look like me and sound like me.’ Unless I really get to do someGary Oldmans—, which Iwilldo. Momentum Pictures Just wait until I’m in my 50s, I’m really gonna hit my prime....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Jeremiah Martinez

WithCall Your Mother, Kyra Sedgwick is starting the year off with laughs

Kyra Sedgwick previews her new ABC comedy and explains how it explores the bonds of family. Call Your Motheris aiming to bring some much-needed laughter to 2021. Jean finds that both of her children have much more going on than she could have imagined. Credit: Lara Solanki/ABC “Having them myself because you constantly have to remind yourself they’re not children. It’s a hard thing to unlearn.” Exploring new stages of life is something the characters have in common....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Antonio White

WithHola Papi, advice columnist John Paul Brammer brings his readers into his life

The author speaks to EW about the journey from an advice column on Grindr to his first published book. John Paul Brammer has always wanted to write books. He just never thought his first would happen like this. John Paul Brammer and the cover of his new book, ‘Hola Papi’.Zack Knoll; Simon + Schuster “What would it look like if this book itself was a letter to my readers? “How untrustworthy narrators we can be when it comes to traumatic or foundational experiences,” he notes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Brian Smith

WithOne Night in Miami, Regina King emerges as a filmmaking force

She won an Oscar just last year. Now she’s back in the hunt for her triumphant film debut behind the camera. “He was like the Kemp-orpedia,” King says with a laugh. Illustration by EW; Photo: Victoria Will/Invision/AP/Shutterstock King draws assured, vivid performances out of each, fitting them into her rich cinematic tapestry. “It was quite fantastic to be the fifth wheel,” she says. The director is just as complimentary of the work done behind the scenes onOne Night in Miami....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Matthew Garcia

Without Remorse'sJodie Turner-Smith on becoming Hollywood's most exciting new action star

Jodie Turner-Smithknows a thing or two about being badass on camera. “I’m that person who throws myself into something,” says Turner-Smith, 34. “I couldn’t always do those things because I had a life inside of me.” Nadja Klier/Amazon Studios She’s got roles ranging froman elite warriorin Netflix’sWitcherprequel toa doomed queeninAnne Boleynup next. Not bad for a career that (accidentally) began as amusic-video dancer for Kanye West. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: WhyWithout Remorseand Karen Greer?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Matthew Peterson

WithThe Midnight Sky, George Clooney issues a warning for humanity

Nearly 20 years ago,George Clooneystepped behind the camera for the first time. He can still vividly remember the first scene he directed. Cut to his latest film,The Midnight Sky, which marks the stars seventh as a director. Credit: Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX Sam Rockwells nowhere to be found; theres no cleaning lady. But there is a long beard, this one belonging to Clooney himself. “I knew I wanted to play the part....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Jeanette Stevenson

WithYour Honor, Bryan Cranston hopes audiences are ready to see past Walter White

Seven years after the conclusion of Breaking Bad, the six-time Emmy winner discusses his TV return. Bryan Cranstonhas done it all during his nearly 40 years in Hollywood, including playing a judge. Or at least he thinks he has. Skip Bolen/SHOWTIME Maybe let audiences forget a bit about Walter White?BRYAN CRANSTON:That was exactly my thinking. And I came up an arbitrary number, which I stuck to. And that’s what I did....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Ethan Mcdonald

Wolfgang Puck serves up his list of favorite movies about food

Puck’s life is like a multi-course meal, with some dishes more appetizing than others. Puck’s documentary is the latest in a robust line of films about chefs, restaurants, and food. He shared with us four of his favorite food films. Jiro Dreams of Sushi “I think it’s probably one of my favorite movies. Let’s go and eat. Let’s go and eat! I’m so hungry. This makes me so hungry!' Make me an omelet....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Amy Larson

Wolfwalkersis a refreshing animated fantasy that calls for change: Review

But does the fusion of human and animal always have to be so demonic? She escapes confinement and enters the woods, where she meets someone who completely changes her life. Despite their differences, Robyn and Mebh get along like fast friends. Credit: Apple TV+ All these attitudes collide like an unstoppable force meeting immovable objects. The only real solution to such a conflict, short of total destruction, is to change direction....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Taylor Green

Women in Film, ReFrame, Time's Up slam Disney's 'gendered character attack' on Scarlett Johansson

The organizations criticized the studio’s response to the Black Widow star’s lawsuit in a joint statement Friday. “Scarlett has been Disney’s partner on nine movies, which have earned Disney and its shareholders billions. Lourd’s statement highlights just how unusual this jot down of dispute is for Hollywood. Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff in ‘Black Widow’.Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios (The studio has not reported the film’s Disney+ earnings beyond its opening weekend....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Tiffany Waters

Wonder Boysauthor Michael Chabon apologizes for 'enabling' Scott Rudin's abusive behavior

The Kavalier & Clay author penned an emotional essay apologizing for his silence: “I knew enough.” Chabon wrote that he first met Rudin in 1994, when the producer optioned his first screenplay. In that time, Chabon wrote, “I knew enough. Credit: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images Chabon said he was especially saddened to learn ofthe suicide of Kevin Graham-Caso, a former assistant to Rudin. “I’m ashamed,” Chabon wrote. “I feel like the only positive outcome is the one that happened,” she said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Christina Sanders

Wonder Girlseries in development at the CW

If the show moves forward, it would be the first DC show headlined by a Latinx character. If the show moves forward, it would be the first DC show headlined by a Latinx character. This isn’t the first time the CW has attempted a young Wonder Woman show. Credit: Joëlle Jones for DC However, the web link eventually abandoned this project right around the timeArrowandThe Flashreally started taking off. An adult Yara is one of those people, having been chosen to become the new Wonder Woman....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Elijah Johnson

Wonder Woman 1984to hit HBO Max and theaters this December

The highly anticipated superhero sequel is now going to streaming alongside a theatrical run. International theaters will be getting it one week earlier starting on Dec. 16. “THE TIME HAS COME,” directorPatty Jenkinswrote in a statement shared on social media. Credit: Clay Enos/Warner Bros. And available in the safety of your home on HBOMAX where it is not. Happy holidays to all of you. We hope you enjoy our film as much as we enjoyed making it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · William Arellano