The baby will be fine. The parents are not well in Spellbound, a computer-animated film streaming on Netflix with a clever premise (what’s a girl to do when her home life is shattered?) and its heart in the right place. If only the film had been transparent about its premise from the beginning, instead of … Read more
The original Gladiator debuted nearly 25 years ago and won five Oscars, including Best Picture. Now, director Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with the long-awaited sequel, “Gladiator II” Which hits theaters on Friday. Movie stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsenand Pedro Pascal In a story set in the same brutal Roman Empire, one that has … Read more
A ghostly apparition demands justice in director Jairo Bustamante’s searing political horror film “La Llorona,” about the genocide of indigenous people in Guatemala. In this genre, the Central American author has found an insightful way to discuss the social and political pains of his homeland. With “Rita,” Guatemala’s entry for the International Academy Award (the … Read more
Ridley Scott shares his vision for ‘Gladiator II’ as the sequel makes its debut – on CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly 25 years after the original Gladiator won five Oscars, Ridley Scott returns with Gladiator II today. Elizabeth Palmer talks to the director about bringing his epic vision to life. Be the first to … Read more
Sylvester Stallone has rarely played a villain on screen, and judging by the deadpan of his role in “Armor,” it seems unlikely that he would have wanted to do so. This lack of enthusiasm will resonate with most viewers watching this uninspiring action show, in which Jason Patric’s driver and co-worker Josh Wiggins are attacked … Read more
After years of personal struggles, Grammy Award-winner Shelby Layne thought her recording career might be over. But with the help of some friends, the singer-songwriter released her new album, “Consequences of the Crown,” earlier this year, her 17th studio album. Lynn’s groundbreaking album “I Am Shelby Lynn” came after a difficult decision to leave Nashville … Read more
On a busy shopping street in Belfast, in broad daylight, director Mairead Cartin noticed a woman reclining on a sidewalk bench, her head hidden by a gray hood, her right hand clutching a bottle of red wine. Pedestrians walk by, either ignoring the hunched figure or giving her a fleeting look of concern before continuing … Read more
Connie Nielsen returns to ‘Gladiator’ and meets Ridley Scott – CBS News Watch CBS News Ahead of the sequel’s release, Connie Nielsen joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about returning to the world of Ridley Scott’s epic saga and her character’s emotional journey. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, … Read more
In 2024, there will be no shortage of imagined dystopian futures. Not just because there is a growing body of films dreaming up humanity’s worst-case scenarios, but because news about climate catastrophes, headlines about dwindling natural resources, and well-founded fears about creeping artificial intelligence power dominate our daily lives. . Maybe that’s what makes “Aire, … Read more
Clay Aiken returns with new holiday album ‘Christmas Bells Are Ringing’ – CBS News Watch CBS News Award-winning singer Clay Aiken, who rose to fame on American Idol, joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to talk about his new holiday album, “Christmas Bells Are Ringing,” and his rendition of Bing Crosby’s “Do You Hear What I Hear?” … Read more
At the beginning of Turkish director Zeki Demirkuboz’s long-awaited and frustratingly misjudged Life — the director’s first film in seven years, and now serving as a Turkish international feature film being submitted for the Oscars — a young woman named Hekran escapes the claws of an impending scheme. Marriage disappears. We learn a lot, not … Read more
Amersham, England -One Direction star’s family and friends Liam Paynefrom He died last month After falling from a hotel room in Buenos Aires, they gathered for his funeral in Britain on Wednesday. Payne’s former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson were among the mourners at the special service at St Mary’s … Read more