Friday, January 2, 2026

Movies

Jane Fonda Update: ABC Sitcom in the Works But She’s Still with “The Newsroom”

Lots of headlines this morning about Jane Fonda signing to do a sitcom pilot for ABC. Everyone should relax a little bit. There's no...

Exclusive: “Gotti” Movie May Be Made After All (No Kidding)

Exclusive: it's not over til the fat lady sings. And that's the story "Gotti," to be directed by Barry Levinson, with John Travolta and...

Dr. Ruth Lectures Stars of New, Highly Praised “Sex Film” Starring Helen Hunt

You're going to be reading raves this morning for "The Sessions." John Hawkes and Helen Hunt are headed for Oscar nominations in the lead...

Gotham Awards Nominees: The Master, Beasts, Bernie, Moonrise, Nowhere

The Gotham Awards-- sort of the east coast Indie Spirit Awards--have just announced their nominations. You'll notice that "Silver Linings Playbook" got Best Ensemble....

Scarlett Johansson Sings Theme to Surprising Climate Change Film

Scarlett Johansson is a busy girl. Between acting in Marvel comics movies and getting ready for Broadway, the Tony winning beauty is doing more...

“Argo” Moves to Number 1 on Monday and Tuesday

Everyone loves "Argo." The Ben Affleck true-story thriller about six hostages in Iran in 1979 has taken off after a good but not spectacular...

Exclusive: A “Roger Rabbit” Sequel May Happen After All, Says Director

Robert Zemeckis is in town for the premiere of his excellent drama, "Flight," the closing film of the New York Film Festival. Yes, "Flight"...

James Franco Will Join Supporting Actor Race with “Spring Breakers”

Exclusive: James Franco, already an Oscar nominee in the lead category for "127 Hours," is throwing his hat in this year's race. I'm told...