Glenda Jackson, Oscar-Winning Actress Turned Politician, Dies at 87
She walked away from a successful acting career to enter the British Parliament, before returning to the stage as the title character in an acclaimed “King Lear.”
Movies
Netanyahu Trial Gets a Hollywood Mention From a Political Rival
Yair Lapid, a former colleague and now nemesis of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, testified that he had been asked to help a wealthy film producer with a tax break.
MoviePass Is Back
MoviePass is back thanks to MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes, who was fired from the company in 2018 for questioning the sustainability of its business model. “Under the company’s new points-based system, you can pay $10 per month to watch one to thre…
How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.
The Cannes Film Festival
Among the films premiering are features from Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Todd Haynes.
‘Do I Feel Boycotted Now? No, Not at All,’ Says Johnny Depp
Mr. Depp, who has not starred in a major Hollywood film in five years, spoke during a news conference at the Cannes Film Festival for his latest movie, “Jeanne du Barry,” a French-language drama.
Deepika Padukone Is Bringing the World to Bollywood
Deepika Padukone, India’s most popular actress, is bringing the world to Bollywood.
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Tops $1 Billion Globally, Highest-Grosser Ever For a Film Based on a Video Game
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is officially the first film of the year to cross the coveted $1 billion milestone at the global box office. From a report: As of Sunday, after 26 days of release, the animated video game adaptation, from Universal, Illumi…
Tonight’s Movie Is ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ (1976)
WNU Editor: I have not seen this movie in years. It was a joy to watch it again this evening.