Ive always had a tendency to anthropomorphize. But Im not the only acquisitive American who has trouble with goodbyes. Her approach draws equally from Japanese notions of transience and minimalism and a self-help seminars focus on personal transformation. She describesSpark Joyas an illustrated guide to the methods shes previously laid out, but its mainly a rehash. Theres likely something to be gained from her philosophy about reducing ones stuff. Case in point: Those dish towels are currently topping a fetid peak in a municipal dump somewhere....

The film is an inevitable global success, already opening to box office records in the U.K. For more of Nashawatys review and a survey of other critics from around the country, scroll below. Chris Nashawaty (Entertainment Weekly) The stakes are surprisingly low considering how high were told they are. Its possible thatSkyfallcreated expectations that were too high forSpectreto match. Credit: Jonathan Olley Manohla Dargis (New York Times) Theres nothing surprising inSpectre… which is presumably as planned....

One of these things is not like the others. When I met Sam, I said, What am I going to do inJames Bond? Im 50, Bellucci says. Credit: Jonathan Olley I [can] play a James Bondlady, a Bondwoman. Because Bondgirl I dont have this age anymore. But he had an idea to have a mature woman. As an image, I think its revolutionary. That primarily involved introducing Bond Girls who help propel the overall narrative rather than simply providing fantasy fulfillment....

To get one actor to do a selfless, ego-subjugated performance is incredibly rare, Ruffalo said. But to have a whole group of actors do it together is a frickin miracle. Really, this kind of reflects back to the people who were playing, Ruffalo said. Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images No man is an island, and these people proved it more than anybody. WhileSpotlighttook home the most awards with three,Tangerinesnagged two, including the Audience Award....

Would he really tell a story about vomiting? Its like a fart story. So I went back and forth, but I made peace and I said okay. ANDY LINDBERG: That was just the kind of thing that would win the Pulitzer if 12-year-olds could vote. REINER: We worked very hard at getting the sound of the stomach. There used to be a sound I remember as a kid when I watched Jackie Gleason on TV....

Earlier this week,Star Trek BeyondsJohn Cho said that the upcoming film will casually reveal that his character, Sulu, isin a same-sex relationship, and the news has mostly been met with positive response fromTrekfans. One fan who isnt so thrilled about the news, however, is George Takei, who originated the role of Sulu on Gene Roddenberrys TV series and is openly gay himself. Calling the decision really unfortunate, Takei said that although hes thrilled to have a gay character in theStar Trekworld, he would have preferred the creation of a new character, rather than twisting Roddenberrys original creation....

Entertainment Geekly’s ‘Star Trek’ series looks at an accidental self-portrait of a magnificent, narcissistic friendship. Was anyone ever more important toStar Trekthen those two? WouldTrekhave ever beenTrekwithout them? Pair them off against a whole galaxy of extraterrestrials, humanoid and reptilian and globoid andabstracted beyond biological definition. Of course, its always been a team effort, you want to say. Isnt McCoy the third leg of the trinity, human Id, agnostic Holy Ghost?...

Entertainment Geekly’s ‘Star Trek’ series goes Full Shatner. This week: The one where Kirk meets God, and He is Us. Last week:Leonard Nimoys beautiful and joyful time-travel comedy. Next week: The end of an era and the return of the great Nicholas Meyer. Come to the campfire, listen to the old story. Great space hero Kirk relaxes with funny man McCoy and funny man Spock. Spock has funny flying boots....

Entertainment Geekly’s ‘Star Trek’ series examines the frantic reboot. This week: The faster and more intense reboot. Last week:The vampire movie. Credit: Paramount Pictures Next week: Khan, again. Who is the J.J. Abrams character inTrek 09? Maybe thats a dumb question. After all, no important contemporary director has done more to torpedo basic ideas about authorship than J.J. Abrams. His filmography thus far comprises a threequel, an elevenquel, a twelvequel, and a sevenquel....

The U.S. Postal Service has announced a set of four newStar Trekstamps, slated for a 2016 release, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the television shows premiere. Featuring designs by Heads of State, under the art direction of Antonio Alcala, the vintage-looking stamps depict four iconic images: TheStarship Enterpriseflying through the outline of a Starfleet insignia; a crewman in a transporter; a birds-eye view of theEnterprise; and theEnterpriseseen through the outline of a Vulcan salute....

Before seeing a frame of the television series, theStar Trekuniverse lit my imagination on fire. I would love to create aStar Trekshow, so thats on my dream docket. How wouldThe Next Generationevolve from that? Credit: Everett Collection Where would that be? Where would that go? I have a very specific idea that I would love to do. Well see if I ever get the opportunity. I think let that be the movies and let that be their story....

It is the miracle of modern entertainment. Star Trekturns 50 this year. Once progressive in vision, the franchise turned conservative in its desperate curation. There is no simple way to understandStar Trek. There are high highs and low lows. Best to focus in, I think. On July 22, the 13thStar Trekmovie will arrive in theaters. IfStar Trek Beyondis awful, it still might not be the worstStar Trekmovie. MaybeStar Trekshould only be a TV show....

Want to be first in line to watchStar Wars: The Force Awakens? You might already be too late. The film doesnt arrive in theaters for another 10 days, yet some ultra-hardcore fans are already camped out. Credit: Peter Genovese Yes, we still have a very long time to wait, said one fan. No, were not crazy. And if youre really picky about your seat, many theaters offer reserved seating. But theres also a charity component to many of those waiting at the moment,courtesy of LiningUp....