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This essay is excerpted from Hollywood High: a Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies, by Bruce Handy, out May 20 from Avid Reader Press.

Leap Day, 1940. The city: Los Angeles. The place: the Ambassador Hotel’s Cocoanut Grove nightclub, where Hollywood’s biggest names were gathered for the 12th annual Academy Awards ceremony. Among the stars smiling for the cameras: Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Jimmy Stewart, Greer Garson, Hedy Lamar, and emcee Bob Hope.

Professional jealousy was not the evening’s theme, not officially. So surely no one resented the fact that by one important measure — the measure — the answer to the question: Who is the biggest star in the room? was . . . .

None of the above.

Just a month earlier, the nation’s theater owners had conducted their annual poll and named not Gable, not Davis, not Stewart, but the young,...

Before becoming the face of Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker wasn’t exactly sold on the idea of joining the show. She had doubts about whether she was cut out for the fast-paced, fashion-heavy world the series promised. In fact, she felt she wasn’t suited for that life at all, unsure if the glitz, glam, and nonstop attention aligned with who she really was off-camera.

But despite her hesitation, Parker took the leap, and the rest is HBO history. Looking back, it’s wild to think the woman who defined Carrie Bradshaw nearly passed on the role that changed everything.

Sarah Jessica Parker almost walked away from Sex and the City Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City | Credits: HBO

“I don’t think I’m suited for that life.” That’s what Sarah Jessica Parker told Kristin Davis on the latest episode...

The '80s weren't a great time for the fantasy genre, at least in terms of commercial success. The decade produced multiple fantasy box office bombs that, in retrospect, deserve a second chance, including the beloved fantasy classic "Labyrinth," which, it might surprise you to learn, was a certified flop upon its initial release. Even legendary director Richard Donner struggled when he unleashed "Ladyhawke" upon the world and was met with indifference at best.

The filmmaker had cemented the concept of the modern blockbuster with 1978's "Superman" before being unceremoniously removed from the sequel and replaced with director Richard Lester, despite the fact Donner had already shot most of the movie. After that, Donner fell into something of a dry spell. 1980's "Inside Moves" was received well enough, but Donner's Richard Pryor-led 1982 comedy "The Toy" was panned despite making a decent profit.

In 1985, Donner made the switch to fantasy with "Ladyhawke,...

British comedian and director Simon Bird is behind a new wartime comedy, “Pretend I’m Not Here,” that boasts a high-profile cast that features Sally Hawkins (“The Shape of Water”), Martin Freeman, and Matthew Broderick (“Only Murders In The Building”). The news hailing from trades such as Variety.

In the dark comedy set in WWII-era Netherlands, we see an ordinary couple hiding a Jewish perfume salesman during the Nazi occupation.

Continue reading ‘Pretend I’m Not Here’: Martin Freeman, Sally Hawkins & Matthew Broderick To Star In WWII-Era Dark Comedy at The Playlist.

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Summer of 69 is a comedy film directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. The 2025 film follows Abby, an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to learn some seduction methods to seduce a boy she has had a crush on for a long time. Summer of 69 stars Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, Paula Pell, Liza Koshy, Nicole Byer, and Ian Karmel. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, coming-of-age story, and compelling characters in Summer of 69, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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The To Do List is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Maggie Carey. The 2013 film follows Brandy Klark,...

Life moves pretty fast… evidenced by the fact that it has been 39 years since Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck first starred together in John Hughes' 1986 landmark comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Now the duo are in talks to reunite for Jon Turteltaub's upcoming feature film The Best Is Yet to Come, which is based on the French movie of the same name, per Deadline. The project is sure to bring some big laughs, as the two actors would once again be stepping out as best friends and embarking on a new road trip for another crazy adventure.

The new take on The Best Is Yet to Come is scripted by Allan Loeb, who has experience writing comedies, having penned the likes of The Dilemma and Just Go with It. The story of this one centers around two best friends who decide to hit the road after a colossal misunderstanding...

Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck are teaming up for a new movie!

The two actors will be reuniting on screen in The Best Is Yet to Come, their first project since starring as best friends in the 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Deadline reports.

Keep reading to find out more…

Deals are reportedly still in the final stages, but filming is looking to take place this summer.

In the upcoming movie, they are set to once again “play best friends who, through a colossal misunderstanding that creates a ticking clock, hop in a car to find the estranged son of one of them and also try to do all the things that life has prevented them from doing.”

It is an adaptation of a French film of the same name, released in 2019, which was directed by Alexandre de La Patelliere and Matthieu Delaporte.

The new version will be written and executive produced by Allan Loeb,...

Ferris Bueller's Day Offstars Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck are reuniting for a new road trip comedy.

Per Deadline, Broderick and Ruck have signed on for the leading roles in director Allan Loeb's upcoming feature film, The Best Is Yet to Come. Written by Jon Turtletaub, The Best Is Yet To Come will mark the first time that Broderick and Ruck have reunited on the silver screen since the release of Ferris Bueller's Day Off all the way back in 1986.

The Best Is Yet To Come will star Broderick and Ruck as two best friends who end up in a race against time after a misunderstanding spirals out of control. The film is based on the 2019 French film of the same name (Le meilleur reste à venir) from the co-writers/directors Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière. The original starred Fabrice Luchini and Patrick Bruel in the...

Bueller? Bueller? Ferris Bueller’s Day Off stars Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck are in talks to reunite for The Best Is Yet To Come, an upcoming comedy from screenwriter Allan Loeb with Jon Turteltaub in the director’s chair. The project is based on the French film of the same name, with Amy Baer producing via Gidden Media and executive producer Dimitri Rassam, who made the 2019 original. In addition to penning the script, Loeb will also executive produce.

If they sign on the dotted line, Broderick and Ruck will play best friends who, through a colossal misunderstanding that creates a ticking clock, hop in a car to find the estranged son of one of them and also try to do all the things that life has prevented them from doing.

Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck played Ferris Beuller and Cameron Frye in the 1986 John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

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Say "honey yes!" to the Honey Don't! trailer

Director Ethan Coen's Honey Don't! will rocket to the top of your most anticipated movies list after you watch its new trailer. The noir comedy stars Margaret Qualley as Honey O’Donahue, a private investigator looking into a string of mysterious deaths tied to a cultish church led by Priest Dean (Chris Evans). The trailer has that classic Coen crime caper energy, with a little more sex appeal than usual. The film is written by Coen and Tricia Cooke, who previously worked with Qualley on Drive Away Dolls, and also stars Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Billy Eichner. It will be in theaters from Focus Features on Aug. 22, following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Sam Mendes' Beatles quartet taps Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne as writers

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Two stars from Ferris Bueller's Day Offare reuniting after 39 years in a new comedy movie, titled The Best Is Yet To Come. Written and directed by John Hughes, the classic 1986 teen comedy stars Matthew Broderick as the titular charismatic high school slacker who skips school with his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) to spend the day in Chicago. The Ferris Bueller's Day Off cast also includes Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Edie McClurg, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein, and many more.

Now, according to Deadline, Ferris Bueller's Day Off stars Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck are reuniting in The Best Is Yet To Come. It's described as a comedy, written by Allan Loeb and directed by Jon Turteltaub, and is based on the French film of the same name. Broderick and Ruck are still negotiating, though their deals are reportedly being finalized,...

Ferris Bueller and Cameron Frye are about to have another day off. Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck, on-screen high-school best pals in the classic teen comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off, are set to reunite on the big screen. The duo are in talks to star in The Best Is Yet to Come, a new comedy from Lionsgate. Deadline reports that the film is a remake of a French comedy of the same name.

Broderick and Ruck will star as a pair of lifelong best friends; after a tragicomic misunderstanding, one of them comes to believe that the other only has months to live. The two embark on a road trip (hopefully not in a borrowed 1961 Ferrari Gt) to find the "dying" man's long-estranged son, and to rediscover life along the way. The movie will be directed by Jon Turteltaub, from a script by Allan Loeb. Deals with the two stars are currently being finalized,...

Exclusive: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off stars Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck are negotiating to reunite in The Best Is Yet to Come, a comedy that Allan Loeb scripted and Jon Turteltaub will direct. The film is backed by MRC, and Lionsgate is in talks to distribute. It is based on the French film of the same title.

Amy Baer is producing through her Gidden Media banner, and the executive producer is Dimitri Rassam, who produced the 2019 original through his company Chapter 2. Loeb also will be an EP.

The last time Broderick and Ruck held the screen together, the latter played the disillusioned son of a wealthy man, a dad who seemed to prize his 1961 Ferrari 250 Gt California Spyder more than his son. That led the kid to launch the classic car out a glass window, a dilemma even his best pal Ferris (Broderick) is hard pressed to fix. Here,...

The documentary Raoul’s, a New York Story, about the long-running celeb-loved French bistro in Manhattan, will have its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, The Hollywood Reporter can reveal.

The film, directed by Greg Olliver and owner Karim Raoul, is an official selection of this year’s festival in the Spotlight Documentary section.

Raoul’s, a New York Story highlights the history of Raoul’s Restaurant, a cozy institution on Prince Street for the past 50 years. Opened in 1975 by two brothers from Alsace, France, Serge and Guy Raoul, the eponymous French bistro soon became beloved by Soho’s art crowd and later stars such as Al Pacino, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ethan Hawke, Lorne Michaels, Quentin Tarantino and Tribeca Festival co-founder Robert De Niro.

“The Raoul’s documentary is a family story, an immigrant story, a restaurant story — and definitely a New York story — so to launch the film at...

Is it really even summer without a few movies under the stars? Sure, there are plenty of places in Los Angeles to catch your favorite classic films, but there’s no where quite like the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Between the spirits accompanying each viewing, the cool dew of the nighttime grass, and the overall atmosphere of cinematic community, Cinespia knows a thing or two about honoring the theatrical experience. And they don’t even need a theater to do so.

In partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, Cinespia kicks of their 2025 summer run with a bevy of fan favorites includes the Coen Bros.’ stoner noir “The Big Lebowski” on May 24, a 30th anniversary screening of “Clueless” on May 25, and an homage to the late David Lynch on May 31 with “Blue Velvet.” Fans of Lynch can drop some night blooming jasmine by his grave should they wish to, as the beloved surrealist...

Principal photography has begun in Hungary on Walden Media and Weed Road Pictures’ Cold War thriller Billion Dollar Spy directed by Amma Asante, with Tony Goldwyn, Rufus Sewell, and Justin Theroux joining Russell Crowe on the cast.

Hanway Films handles international sales, and CAA Media Finance represents US rights.

The true story of Soviet spy Adolf Tolkachev stars previously announced Crowe in the lead, with Harry Lawtey as his Moscow-basedCIA handler Tom Lenihan, Vera Farmiga as Tolkachev’s wife Natasha, and Willa Fitzgerald as Lenihan’s wife Mae.

Bafta winner Asante, whose directing credits include Belle and A Way Of Life,...

Exclusive:MetFilm has unveiled a first look at Samuel Abrahams’ feature directorial debut Lady, starring The Ballad Of Wallis Island and Fleabag star Sian Clifford and Laurie Kynaston.

The comedy is produced by the UK’s MetFilm, with the company’s sales arm launching sales on the project at Cannes.

Lady, billed as a blend of mockumentary and magical realism, follows a lonely narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. Her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn when she starts becoming invisible.

It was shot entirely on location at Somerleyton Hall in...

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins, and Martin Freeman have boarded Pretend I’m Not Here, the new comedy from BAFTA-winning director Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners). Cornerstone is set to launch international sales for the film at the Cannes market next month. CAA Media Finance is handling sales for the U.S.

Based on Hans Keilson’s novella Comedy in a Minor Key, Pretend I’m Not Here follows an ordinary Dutch couple who hide a Jewish perfume salesman during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. As the arrangement stretches on, the emotional and practical challenges of living in close quarters with a stranger begin to reshape the trio’s dynamic in unexpected ways.

Pretend I’m Not Here is a Parkville Pictures and Lemming Film co-production developed with BBC Film with Cecilia Frugiuele and Olivier Kaempfer (Polite Society, The Miseducation of Cameron Post) producing. Production is scheduled to begin later this...

Simon Bird, the British comic best known for his role in “The Inbetweeners,” has lined up his second film as director following his 2019 feature debut “Days of the Bagnold Summer.”

“Pretend I’m Not Here,” described as a “compelling and comedic exploration of human relationships tested by extraordinary circumstances during WWII,” is set to star Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Broderick, Academy and BAFTA nominee Sally Hawkins and BAFTA and Emmy winner Martin Freeman.

Cornerstone will launch international sales and distribution at Cannes. Cornerstone and CAA Media Finance will co-rep US rights.

“Pretend I’m Not Here,” follows an ordinary couple who offer refuge to a Jewish perfume salesman during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, where, as per the synopsis, the challenge of cohabitating with a stranger “unfolds in unexpected ways.”

The film is a Parkville Pictures and Lemming Film co-production developed with BBC Film. Cecilia Frugiuele and Olivier Kaempfer,...

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins and Martin Freeman are to star in UK director and actor Simon Bird’s next feature, Second World War-set comedy drama Pretend I’m Not Here, with Cornerstone launching international sales at Cannes.

An ordinary couple offer refuge to a Jewish perfume salesman during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, where the challenge of cohabitating with a stranger unfolds in unexpected ways.

Cecilia Frugiuele and Olivier Kaempfer of the UK’s Parkville Pictures, the outfit behind Polite Society and Lollipop, co-produces with Dutch outfit Lemming Film. The film was developed with BBC Film. Production begins later...

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins, and Martin Freeman have signed on to Simon Bird’s latest feature, Pretend I’m Not Here.

The film is described as a “compelling and comedic exploration of human relationships tested by extraordinary circumstances during WWII.” Cornerstone will launch international sales and distribution at Cannes. Cornerstone and CAA Media Finance will co-rep US rights.

The film’s synopsis reads: An ordinary couple offer refuge to a Jewish perfume salesman during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, where the challenge of cohabitating with a stranger unfolds in unexpected ways.

Bird is best known for his role in the cult British comedy The Inbetweeners. As a director, his credits include Such Brave Girls and Days of the Bagnold Summer.

Pretend I’m Not Here is a Parkville Pictures and Lemming Film co-production developed with BBC Film. Cecilia Frugiuele and Olivier Kaempfer, whose previous productions include Polite Society, The Miseducation of Cameron Post,...

How did Jennifer Lawerence rebuild her career with 3 movies? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Known for her goofy interviews, unfiltered charm, and powerhouse performances, J-Law has never been one to stay down for long. She went from Oscar-winning superstar to slightly overexposed to the queen of the greatest career glow-up ever.

Instead of chasing every big-budget movie, Jennifer picked her projects with heart, soul, and a sprinkle of chaos, and the results were pure magic. With just three carefully chosen films, she reminded everyone why she’s Hollywood’s forever girl-next-door with a rebel streak. Buckle up, because Jennifer’s comeback is the ultimate masterclass in falling, laughing, and running straight back into the spotlight.

Dark Phoenix (2019)

When Dark Phoenix hit theaters, it was supposed to be the X-Men’s epic cosmic sendoff, but instead, it tripped over its cape and lit a tiny dumpster fire. Still, Jennifer Lawrence, queen of unbothered coolness,...

Over the course of its seven post-Roseanne seasons, The Conners has welcomed a number of celebrity guest stars to the show, including Matthew Broderick, Candice Bergen, Patton Oswalt, Whoopi Goldberg and Dan Aykroyd, who thankfully resisted the urge to bust out his harmonica and force John Goodman into performing a Blues Brothers 2000 reunion concert.

But there are a number of actors from the original Roseanne series who, barring a last-minute cameo on tonight’s series finale, simply never appeared on The Conners.

Executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan addressed some of these absences in a recent interview with TVLine. On the subject of Leon, Roseanne’s former boss-turned-business partner, played by the late Martin Mull, the producers claimed that they wanted to find a way to include him on the show, but it became a “moot issue” after he passed away last year. “It would have been a conversation,...

The latest episode of Elsbeth is set to be an absolute thriller and sees Carrie Preston's Elsbeth Tascioni going head-to-head with her real-life husband, Michael Emerson, in his role as the villainous Judge Milton Crawford. Elsbeth knows he's a murderer, but time is running out for our hero to prove it as he comes agonizingly close to becoming a federal judge and into a position of unimpeachable power.

Collider is thrilled to bring our readers an exclusive sneak peek at the latest episode, entitled "I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago", in which Elsbeth and Judge Crawford have an unsettling face-to-face conversation in the subway, where Crawford's ice-cold demeanor is as chilling as it is menacing. He thinks he's going to get away with it, but we know Elsbeth won't let him. The full episode synopsis can be found below:

As Judge Milton Crawford (Michael Emerson) inches closer to becoming a federal judge,...

The Criterion Collection has announced their July 2025 slate of titles, delivering Stanley Kubrick, a film noir classic, an underrated New Hollywood gem, and more. Let’s check out what Criterion has in store:

First up is Fritz Lang’s The Big Heat (spine #1269), a scorcher of a noir that offers Glenn Ford and femme fatale Gloria Grahame in some of their finest performances (and don’t forget Lee Marvin!). With stellar black and white cinematography by Charles Lang (no relation), The Big Heat stands out in a decade crowded with some of the greatest film noirs ever. Special features include two new commentaries, an archival audio interview with director Lang (co-conducted by Peter Boganovich) and interviews with filmmakers Michael Mann and Martin Scorsese.

A pleasant addition is 1971’s Carnal Knowledge (spine #1270), one of just three Mike Nichols films featured in the collection. I always considered Carnal Knowledge one of the...

When one thinks of Bryan Cranston, it is his Breaking Bad role that first comes to mind and not his role as the hilarious Hal from Malcolm in the Middle. But audiences have the boon of hindsight now that they have seen the actor kill it as Walter White in the AMC drama. But back then, it was a tough sell.

The network reportedly wanted a star for the role of Walter White, but creator Vince Gilligan was Cranston’s biggest supporter. The duo had worked together in an episode of The X-Files, when Gilligan was a writer on the show. While Cranston fulfilled two of the showrunner’s criteria for Walt, there was one thing he had to nail to be the man for the job.

Vince Gilligan had to convince the network to cast Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC

A story...

Before becoming synonymous with MCU’s Tony Stark, and building his first Iron Man suit in a cave, Robert Downey Jr. was just a charming Hollywood heartthrob who fell madly in love with a rising star—none other than Sarah Jessica Parker. Long before her Sex and the City stardom and his superhero fame, Downey Jr. and Parker were the couples of the ’80s.

However, despite enjoying a relationship for seven whole years, Robert Downey Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker didn’t end up together. Because behind the glitz and glam, Downey Jr’s biggest enemy back then—his addiction—sadly ruined his love story with Parker. And that’s where one of Hollywood’s most promising romances crashed and burned.

Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Infinity War | image: Marvel Studios Robert Downey Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker were the quintessential ’80s couple

Looking back at the ’80s when big hair,...

Some of Broadway’s biggest stars and some of the stars of the Smash television show were among the opening night guests for Smash on Broadway!

Kristin Chenoweth and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the celebs who walked the red carpet for the opening night performance on Thursday (April 10) at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

Sjp was joined by her husband Matthew Broderick and their 15-year-old twin daughters Marion and Tabitha.

Debra Messing, Christian Borle, and Wesley Taylor, who were all featured on the NBC series Smash, stepped out to watch the new stage version. The musical is inspired by the series and is not a direct adaptation.

More celebs who attended the event included Nathan Lane, Billy Crystal, Julianna Margulies, Victor Garber, Yvette Nicole Brown, Andrew Rannells, Jordan Roth (who had a cameo on the TV show), Amanda Kloots, and Patti Murin.

The musical features many of...

In a surprising move, the partners at Slate PR — one of Hollywood’s highest-profile publicity firms that represents a long list of A-list stars, creators, talent and events — are dissolving the company.

The development was confirmed Thursday morning in a brief statement sharing that after 15 years together, the partners Stephen Huvane, Simon Halls, Robin Baum, Ina Treciokas and Andy Gelb have all “decided to move forward on separate paths.” The statement added that Treciokas will soon announce her next venture while the others, Huvane, Halls, Baum and Gelb, will “do the same.”

“The partners depart with mutual respect and appreciation for their joint accomplishments at Slate PR,” per a statement received by The Hollywood Reporter. “The partners sincerely thank their clients, colleagues and industry peers for their support throughout the years. They remain committed to providing thoughtful and strategic communications guidance in their new ventures.”

That announcement of a new...

A bunch of celebs came together this week to support SeriousFun Children’s Network, an organization that was founded by the late Paul Newman.

Tom Hanks, Paul Rudd, and Ayo Edebiri were among the stars who walked the red carpet at “A Night of SeriousFun” Gala on Monday (April 7) in New York City.

More celebs who attended included Adam Driver, Darren Criss, Matthew Broderick, Peter Gallagher, and Broadway stars Ali Stroker and NaTasha Yvette Williams.

The event was held in honor of what would have been Paul Newman‘s 100th birthday year. His daughter Clea Newman welcomed the audience by saying, “To Dad, changing the lives of kids with serious medical conditions was more than a vision, it was a mission. He would be so proud.”

SeriousFun Children’s Network was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman to create camps for kids with serious illnesses and give them a chance to just be kids,...

Does anyone know what happens when a country slaps massive tariffs on the rest of the world all at once? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Yesterday, President Donald Trump officially launched his world trade war as the White House announced sweeping tariffs on our every international trading partner in a move that confounded and frightened economists from across the political spectrum. While history has repeatedly shown that such aggressive taxing on imported goods both fails to fix a country’s economic woes and provokes retaliatory action from foreign governments that worsens recessions and depressions alike, Trump is poised to prove hundreds of years of precedent and the entire worldwide economics community wrong, even if that group includes Ben Stein.

Apparently, neither Trump nor his supporters are big John Hughes fans, as they may have been able to avoid the impending and fast-moving financial crisis if they had just stopped and looked...

One of Gerard Butler’s most forgotten movies is stirring up a storm on Netflix nearly 10 years after being released. Butler stars alongside Andy Garcia and Ed Harris in Geostorm, the 2017 sci-fi/disaster thriller that tells the story of a team of scientists led by Jake Lawson (Butler) who race against the clock to save Earth from a dangerous geostorm that is capable of wiping out the entire planet. Geostorm recently made its streaming debut on Netflix to kick off April and has found major success on the platform, climbing to the #4 spot in the streamer’s top 10. Geostorm earned “rotten” scores of 18% from critics and 35% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, but the film grossed over $220 million at the global box office, including $187 million in international markets.

Dean Devlin wrote and directed Geostorm, with Paul Guyot also contributing to the script. Geostorm was Devlin’s directorial debut, and he followed...

The 2025 SeriousFun Children’s Network fundraising gala, A Night of SeriousFun, will take place on April 7 at the Lincoln Center in New York City. Held in honor of founder Paul Newman’s 100th birthday, the centerpiece of the 2025 gala will be a 90-minute live show featuring SeriousFun campers and guest performers.

Featured talent at this year’s gala includes Adam Driver, Ali Stroker, Darren Criss, Gregory Porter, Kevin Kline, Matthew Broderick, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Paul Rudd, Peter Gallagher and Tom Hanks.

Ticket sales for the event will further SeriousFun’s mission to “provide kids living with serious illnesses a chance to reclaim their childhood, experience the pure joy of camp at no cost, find connection, and as Paul loved to say, ‘kick back and raise a little hell.’”

“We look forward to continuing Paul’s bold vision to serve as many children and families in need as possible this coming year,...

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed April this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the brilliant comedy-drama series Dying for Sex and the epic conclusion of the tragedy thriller drama series The Handmaid’s Tale. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in April 2025.

Dying for Sex Season 1 (April 4) Credit – FX

Dying for Sex is an upcoming comedy-drama series created by Elizabeth Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock. Based on the podcast series of the same name by Nikki Boyer, the FX series follows Molly, a middle-aged woman who is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Soon after finding out that she doesn’t have much time to live, she ends her marriage of 15 years and tries to explore her sexuality.

Few television shows have captured the hearts of fans the way Modern Family has. Running for over 11 successful seasons from 2009 to 2020, the show has garnered critical reviews and has had a huge cultural impact through its unique mockumentary style.

A 22-time Emmy-winning sitcom, Modern Family not only redefined family-based comedy but also became a favorite for its witty storyline, relatable characters, and heartwarming moments.

A still from Modern Family | Credits: ABC

While the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker did a good job at keeping the audience entertained with their unusual, hilarious antics, what makes the show even more special is the countless surprise guest stars who popped in every now and then for unforgettable cameos. Throughout its run, there have been multiple actors and celebrities who have made an appearance, becoming a hit among fans. However, there have also been plenty of blink-and-you-miss-it cameos that perhaps even die-hard fans would have a hard time remembering.

Hulu has been in the streaming game for quite some time, and every month, the platform never fails to offer its subscribers a slew of great films. Thankfully, next month, the streaming service will bring a host of films that viewers won’t want to pass up. As such, if you’ve never seen the movies slated to arrive in April, you’ll definitely want to add them to your must-watch queue.

No matter which genre audiences prefer, Hulu will have an array of options to choose from, which means there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. Whether horror flicks are your favorite or heart-wrenching drama films are what you prefer, the streaming platform has you covered. Undoubtedly, subscribers won’t have to venture far to find something worth watching, so be sure to check out what’s arriving next month.

'Interstellar' Stream on April 1

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An Academy Award winner is checking into the Arcadian for Only Murders in the Building Season 5. Not Meryl Streep, though, because she is a three-time Oscar winner and already checked in. Ever since Only Murders in the Building debuted on Hulu in 2021, it has become a huge cultural hit and seems like a rarity in the age of streaming. It has been able to maintain a constant yearly schedule and also managed to attract big-name stars for guest spots and recurring roles, which include Mel Brooks, Matthew Broderick, Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Ron Howard, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, and, of course, the aforementioned Streep, to name a few. Now, a Quentin Tarantino regular joins the cast.

Variety reports that Christoph Waltz has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 5. Waltz's role is currently under wraps, but it will be a recurring role in the filming season.

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Based on the book of the same name by Ernest Cline, "Ready Player One" takes viewers to 2045, where Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) dives into a video game world of the Oasis to track down the Easter egg hidden by late creator James Halliday (Mark Rylance). Finding the egg will make the player rich and give them ownership of the virtual world that millions occupy for hours each day. 

Wade has spent years searching for a path to the item, and he keeps coming up short until he meets a player named Art3mis (Olivia Cooke), who works with him to find the clues and the three challenges that lead to highly coveted keys. Their success is threatened by Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn), an evil businessman and former employee of Halliday, who uses his team of Sixers to track down the Easter egg for his betterment.

Matthew Broderick is a true star of stage, screen and television who first came to moviegoers' attention over four decades ago in the thriller "WarGames." He then triumphed in comedies, dramas and musicals both on stage and in film. Add to that his long-term marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker, and there's a lot for him to celebrate.

For his stage work, Broderick has won two Tony Awards (as Best Featured Actor for 1983's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and as Best Actor for the 1995 revival of the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"), as well as an additional Best Actor nom for 2001's "The Producers" for a performance that he brought to the screen in the 2005 film. In 1993, he was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his supporting performance in "A Life in the Theatre." And for his film work, Broderick earned a Golden Globe nomination for 1986's "Ferris Bueller's Day Off,...

The marquee lights were shining bright for Broadway’s Operation Mincemeat musical last night, with the tariff-delayed shipment of the specialty Satco Decorative 11W LED Ceramic Yellow Indicator bulbs sourced in bulk from a China-based vendor having arrived yesterday and installed last night.

When the musical comedy began previews at the John Golden Theatre on February 15, lights for the marquee named “Operation Mincemeat” were still held up in the tariff red tape and so the show went on without the traditional name in marquee lights..

According to producers, the bulbs arrived in the United States Thursday, March 13, and the marquee was finally illuminated after last evening’s performance at the Golden.

In a statement, producer Jon Thoday said, “Broadway is shining just a little more brightly, thanks to the tireless teams who navigated labyrinthine...

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Matthew Broderick became one of the most beloved movie stars of the 1980s with iconic comedies like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, thrillers like War Games, and acclaimed dramas like Glory. 1987's Project X, in which Broderick plays an air force pilot assigned to a suspicious top-secret military experiment involving chimps, unfortunately, didn't quite reach the same level of success as those other films. Despite this, it's one that still carries quite a positive reputation, with Broderick giving a likable performance alongside Helen Hunt. As it turns out, however, Broderick doesn't necessarily feel the same way. Unlike many other actors, he's never been one to express regrets about certain projects or speak out about any negative experiences he's...

With Tim Robinson’s first starring film role in writer-director Andrew DeYoung’s A24 debut Friendship, the comedian hits every cringe note with assistance from Paul Rudd and Kate Mara.

The anxiety-inducing dark bromance stars Robinson as suburban family man Craig, who quickly develops a man crush on his new neighbor Austin (Rudd), a beloved local weatherman with his own rock band and an eclectic collection of ancient artifacts.

But his desperate attempts to impress his new pal only makes things disastrously awkward, reverberating through his life and impacting his marriage, job and entire wellbeing as he gets recurring nosebleeds throughout, which Robinson uses as a hilarious physical comedy device.

“This is why guys shouldn’t have friends,” Craig gripes in one scene, which feels like a good thesis for this film who’s desperate for connection but keeps getting in his own way.

Rudd is the ultimate match for...

These days, it's not easy to keep track of all the different streaming services you may be subscribed to. It can take hours to sift through the libraries on Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu in search of the best movies you can watch for free. Take, for instance, Paramount+. Since it was launched in its current form in 2021, Paramount+ has been a home for original programming like "Halo" and "Knuckles," as well as content from CBS, Nickelodeon, and Showtime. 

When opening up the platform's Movies section, it's overwhelming to see the spectrum of films and genres to search through. You could watch classics like "The Godfather" or "Forrest Gump," both of which are currently on Paramount+, but what about films you might not easily find on the front page? From the most iconic films of all time to more recent indie hits, these 15 films will guarantee you a great movie night,...

After a heartbreaking loss to Mikey Madison (Anora) for the Best Actress Oscar, The Substance's Demi Moore's 1996 box office bomb, Striptease, is climbing the global Max top 10 chart. Released during the prime summer season, the film was supposed to be a high-profile box office hit, but ended up being a massive financial failure in North America. It is widely considered one of the worst films of all time.

Striptease was based on Carl Hiassen's 1993 novel and follows Erin Grant, who lost her FBI job after her loser ex-husband, Darrell (Robert Patrick), was arrested for drugs. And soon after, she loses custody of her daughter, Angela to said loser ex-husband. Grant becomes a stripper at the Eager Beaver strip club in Miami, Florida, to get the $15,000 needed to file an appeal for reprieve. Soon, she catches the eye of a creepy Congressman named David Dilbeck (Burt Reynolds).

The movie...

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This March, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the return of beloved shows like The Wheel of Time and Bosch: Legacy to the much-anticipated thriller drama film Holland. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 9 best films that are coming to Prime Video in March 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

12 Angry Men (March 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100% Credit – United Artists

12 Angry Man is a legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet from a screenplay by Reginald Rose. Based on Rose’s 1954 teleplay of the same name, the 1957 film follows twelve men selected to serve as jury members on a murder case where the suspect is a Latino teenager.

The 2020s have seen a wide variety of genre-blending films, but despite the diversity of modern cinema, comedy movies have still maintained relevancy by making viewers laugh and offering all sorts of engaging stories. Though the genre's subjective nature can be divisive for fans, the rare few acclaimed comedy films manage to resonate with the largest audience possible.

Many comedies from the 2020s have provided moviegoers with several points of intrigue in society’s current climate, whether it be through outrageous humor, satire, absurdity, poignant storytelling or strong filmmaking. For these reasons, as well as many others, the decade's best comedy fills are necessary viewing for cinema fans.

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Leaning on adult humor and good acting performances, the 2023 sex comedy No Hard Feelings finds a nice balance between establishing funny moments while layering the film with some heart. Anchored by the talents of Jennifer Lawrence,...

Filmmaker Roland Emmerich’s much-maligned Godzilla (1998) is never going to make any Top 10 lists featuring the King of the Monsters' must-see installments from the film franchise. However, if fans and/or newcomers want to give the movie, which so poorly represents the world’s most famous kaiju, a chance — there will never be a better time to do it. The Matthew Broderick-led Godzilla is now available to stream for free on Tubi.

The main problem with co-writer and director Emmerich’s take on the 71-year-old monster, which is almost too egregious to comprehend, was the way 1998’s Godzilla was inaccurately designed to look more like a dinosaur from Jurassic Park than the all-powerful kaiju. Plus, it didn’t help that Emmerich’s film decided to pull a King Kong (1933) and kill off the ambiguous creature to wrap things up. The flick’s co-writer and producer, Dean Devlin, said in...

Millennial star of film and television Michelle Trachtenberg has died at just 39 years of age, it has been confirmed. The actor, who rose to fame as the child star of Harriet The Spy before going on to enjoy success in major hits including Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and EuroTrip, was found dead at her New York City home by her mother this morning, as per The New York Post's reporting. The cause of Trachtenberg's death is unknown, though sources have noted that she had recently undergone a liver transplant.

Born in New York City on 11 October, 1985, Michelle Christine Trachtenberg was born to be on the screen — almost literally. At the ripe old age of just three, a toddler Trachtenberg made her first television appearance, in an ad for Wisk laundry detergent. And by the time she was six, the budding actor had already fulfilled a New Yorker rite of passage,...

Michelle Trachtenberg, the star of Harriet the Spy who went on to have memorable parts in shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, died today, the New York City Police Department confirmed to Rolling Stone. She was 39.

A NYPD spokesperson said Trachtenberg died at her apartment this morning. After responding to a 911 call at her building, police found her “unconscious and unresponsive.” Trachtenberg was pronounced dead after emergency medical services arrived. A cause of death was not immediately available, but authorities do not believe her death was suspicious.

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and Harriet the Spy, has died at the age of 39.

According to ABC News, Trachtenberg was found dead by her mother on the morning of Wednesday, February 26th. Her cause of death was not immediately known, but is not being investigated as suspicious. She had also recently undergone a liver transplant.

Born October 11th, 1985 in New York City, Trachtenberg began her acting career at an extremely young age. She made her television debut at the age of 3, appearing in a Wisk ad that would be the first of more than 100 commercials.

Trachtenberg’s first major role was in the Nickelodeon classic The Adventures of Pete & Pete as Nona F. Mecklenberg, the younger Pete’s best friend. During the same period from 1994 until 1996, she also played Lily Montgomery on All My Children.

This small-screen...