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Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Nov. 14, 2024 10:36 AM EST

Richard Curtis may be widely known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.” But writing and directing some of modern cinema’s most quotable scenes only occupy a portion of his professional life. ...

'Heretic' and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but 'Venom: The Last Dance' tops box office again

Nov. 10, 2024 16:07 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — “Venom: The Last Dance” has been no blockbuster in North American theaters. But in a lethargic fall moviegoing season, even a so-so performing superhero sequel can rule the box office for three straight weeks. For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last...

Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

Nov. 04, 2024 15:51 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead. “Sorry about that,” he apologizes. “Tech hell.” Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the “devil’s tinderbox.” ...

Movie Review: 'Heretic' is a fascinating mix of high discourse, gore and a shifty Hugh Grant

Nov. 04, 2024 13:48 PM EST

“Heretic” opens with an unusual table setter: Two young missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussing condoms and why some are labeled as large even though they're all pretty much a standard size. “What else do we believe because of marketing?” one asks...

Today in History: September 9, Attica prison uprising begins

Sep. 09, 2024 00:06 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Monday, Sept. 9, the 253rd day of 2024. There are 113 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 9, 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, New York, taking 42...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 8-14

Sep. 03, 2024 08:49 AM EDT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 8-14: Sept. 8: Ventriloquist Willie Tyler (with Lester) is 84. Actor Alan Feinstein is 83. Singer Sal Valentino of The Beau Brummels is 82. Bassist Will Lee of the CBS Orchestra (“Late Show with David Letterman”) is 72. Actor Heather...