Why have Hollywood blockbusters become so gray?
‘The Odyssey’ is the latest example of an epic movie that, in contrast to the vibrant technicolor of the past, has opted for dark, flat colors to reflect the times we live in
Sean Hepburn Ferrer, son of Audrey Hepburn: ‘My mother gave her life for the dream of an inclusive society… and it is being dismantled’
The actress’s eldest son and the guardian of her legacy has released a definitive biography of his mother’s life. It recounts painful episodes, ranging from her father’s abandonment, to her second husband’s infidelities: ‘If Hepburn, a symbol of beauty, kindness, humility and love, could be cheated on, then no one is safe’
The castle, the cable car and the Nazis: Returning to Schlöss Adler and ‘Where Eagles Dare’
An enthusiastic and hugely entertaining book by Geoff Dyer invites a reappraisal of the iconic war film starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and the novel by Alistair MacLean
Fire Island, the ‘hottest’ beach in the world: 100 years of art, parties and wild sex
An hour and a half from New York, the island has been a creative haven and playground for the LGBTQ+ community for an entire century. A new book explores its history and influence on artists such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Robert Mapplethorpe
Taylor Swift’s new album is disappointing
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shows itself as a transitional record, nothing more than friendly elevator music
Taylor Swift releases ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
The artist’s 12th studio album features some very personal songs with a pop vibe
The Russian Tea Room in New York: A cinematic story for a cinematic setting
The current owners of the legendary Manhattan restaurant manage the 99-year-old establishment with respect and care, protecting it from property speculation
Firefighters, chefs and psychiatrists: The nepo babies who refused to be famous
Not all celebrity offspring use their famous last names to build careers in film, music, or fashion. Here’s a look at the low-profile lives and surprising professions of the children of stars like Bruce Springsteen, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
Elizabeth Taylor was fed up with her own beauty
The documentary ‘The Lost Tapes’ contains the confessions of the actress at the moment of her greatest global fame. She said she was frustrated by the constraints of Hollywood stardom and eager to be recognized for her talent
Richard Burton, the temperamental Welshman who never got used to being a superstar’s spouse
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Forty years ago, the world bid adieu to one of Hollywood’s great performers who was, at the same time, an ambivalent man who wanted to be an actor, but wound up becoming the most scrutinized star of his time
Days of silk and gold for those collecting legendary designs
The sale of celebrity wardrobes is experiencing the most lucrative moment in its history. This is thanks to the endurance of fashion icons and the new circular economy
100 years of Marlon Brando, a divinity in himself
On the centenary of the actor’s birth, TCM is dedicating a cycle of films to the unmatched actor, who represents both rebellion and controversy, genius and detachment from his profession
The excess of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton: trips with 156 suitcases, 21-room hotel reservations and restaurant menus for their dogs
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Hollywood’s couple of the moment, who met during the filming of ‘Cleopatra,’ are the subject of the new book ‘Erotic Vagrancy’ and the BBC documentary ‘Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar,’ in which Kim Kardashian appears
Drought, sweat and hellish heat: 20 great movies with searing temperatures
As the thermometer continues to soar, here is a review of the best films about dirt-dry conditions and sweltering heat waves, from ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Do the Right Thing’
‘Are you a virgin?’: The Oprah Winfrey-Michael Jackson interview 30 years later
In February 1993, the talk show host landed the first live, televised talk with the singer in 14 years. She asked the unthinkable in an hour-long television special, which portrayed an eccentric but vulnerable star. Mere months later, his public image would be tarnished forever
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