Why is this a conversation that we only have once a year? To me, we have this conversation every year. It pisses me off. Credit: Yolanda Perez/ABC Its not that people [doing the ] nominating are too white, she continued. They arent sitting there like that. People believe we dont want to see movies with black people in them. Until you start making movies likeThe Avengerswhere you see more than 70 white folks saving the earth....
This is far beyond me. This has nothing to do with me. This has nothing to do with awards, Smith said. Credit: Andrew Toth/FilmMagic Awards are a really frivolous reason for me to put my hand up and make a statement. For me, this is much more about the idea of diversity and inclusion. For the second straight year, all 20 men and women nominated in the acting categories are white....
Like his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, the ‘Concussion’ star won’t attend the ceremony. ‘We’re uncomfortable to stand there and say this is okay.’ Neither star will attend the Oscars on Feb. 28. Credit: ABC My wifes not going. I think diversity is the American superpower. Thats why were great. For me, at its best, Hollywood represents and then creates the imagery for that beauty. So when I look at the series of nominations from the Academy, its not reflecting that beauty....
The best historical plays are the ones that send you into a Google spiral immediately following the curtain call. Youll find your curiosity similarly piqued after J.T. Rogers intense, intellectualOslo, now playing at Lincoln Center Theaters Off Broadway Mitzi Newhouse stage. Credit: T. Charles Erickson And thoughOsloclocks in at about three hours, its by no means a slog. Also, dont worry if your knowledge of Middle East politics is nil....
All the worlds a stage and all the men and women merely movie stars in New York Theatre WorkshopsOthello a bloody, kinetic update of Shakespeares classic tragedy steered by the towering charisma of its two marquee leads. As, respectively, the titular general and his slippery ensign Iago, David Oyelowo (Selma,The Butler) and Daniel Craig (Spectre,Skyfall, countless wrecked tuxedos) disappear utterly into their roles, as they should; both are classically trained thespians whose careers originated on stage....
You put that out to the powers-that-be, and they went to George and said, What about this? You guys have this and youre not slated to do it. George was all for it. He could see how it might work, being changed to a woman. You dont get to read roles like this a lot. Theres a lot of unforgivable things that she does. Yet somehow you have to cheer for her while shes doing these unspeakable things....
They keep him emotionally locked up and physically locked away in his childhood home thats become a haunted house. Every nook and cranny triggers a memory of the mother who loved him, then began abusing him. What the hell got into her? Kyle could never escape the corruption that spoiled his innocence. It followed him into adulthood and destroyed his marriage. Kyle has the power to beat this foulness out of them....
[SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched the series debut ofOutcast.] We spoke to Kirkman and asked if he there were any concerns about going that far in the beating. To me, thats the pinnacle moment of the episode, says Kirkman. Credit: Niko Tavernise/Cinemax Thats the scene that shows you that youre going to be seeing things that youre not accustomed to seeing. And, to a certain extent, hes dealing with it appropriately within the context of the story....
And that isnt the only difference. Based on Kirkmans comic book series,Outcastwill debut on Cinemax in the summer of 2016. We also spoke to Kirkman about his latest adaptation and bringing that big scene to the TV screen. Credit: Niko Tavernise/Cinemax ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What makesOutcastdifferent from other exorcism stuff weve seen before? The comic contains a pretty graphic exorcism of a young boy. How did you bring that scene from page to screen?...
It was my agent, says Moore, laughing. He was like You got a Golden Globe nomination! Its a unique performance, and its a tremendous responsibility … shes earned her place in those ranks. Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images; Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images Tobias never made Jack Randall a monster, reflects Moore. He was a human being who was doing something horrible. There was a humanity in that character that was always present....
Get ready for a lot more action from the Scottish Highlands. The third season will kick off in April 2017. The current season wraps in July. Credit: Starz The third season will be based onVoyager, the third of the eight books from GabaldonsOutlanderbook series. The fourth will be adapted fromDrums of Autumn. Outlanderis like nothing seen before on television, said Starz CEO Chris Albrecht in statement. There are no better storytellers forOutlanderthan this team, both in front and behind the camera....
Yep, Black Jack Randall is back It feels wrong to say Ive missed Captain Black Jack Randall. After all, hes a despicable sadist whos only brought pain and suffering into our heroes lives. Plus, Tobias Menzies is just so damn fun to watch. Credit: Ed Miller/Starz So forgive me for saying, Welcome Back, Jack. But Im getting ahead of myself. Lets start at the beginning. The manner in which this portion of theDragonfly in Ambersource material manifested on-screen was a little curious to me....
Jamie will honor his promise to Claire. (Or will he?) the kings hangman), can return to his regular post (a.k.a. Credit: Ed Miller / Starz And said dead men walking? Theyre practitioners of the dark arts and those who associate with them, he explains in a knowing tone. Seeing Claires pained reaction, he then off-handedly makes reference to their friend Master Raymond being potentially better company. After some convincing on Claires part, Master Raymond promises to leave town at once....
