Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after “Trainspotting” came out, felt like a rock star. It wasn’t his first significant project; it wasn’t even...
The Literary Arts Fund to distribute $7.7 million in grants to 40 organizations
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of literary entities, from the presenters of the National Book Awards to an organization supporting North Carolina writers, have...
Apple TV's retelling of 'Cape Fear' brings a psycho killer into our homes in 'a nightmare for today'
NEW YORK (AP) — If there's ever been a terrifying screen villain, it's got to be Max Cady. He's the sadistic, unhinged former inmate...
Artists threaten legal action against Venice Biennale over inclusion in visitors' ballot
MILAN (AP) — Dozens of artists participating in this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show are threatening legal action if their names are not...
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
PARIS (AP) — Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, has died at 56, the French presidency said...
Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy
NEW YORK (AP) — A moment early on in “Disclosure Day” will instinctively feel familiar to anyone who grew up with Steven Spielberg films....
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
German filmmaker Wim Wenders on Wednesday said he has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” over a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja...
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye,...
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar...
Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this...