Britt Hayes is a writer, movie lover, and sensible sweater enthusiast living in Austin, Texas. She watches too much TV and never eats her vegetables.
Britt Hayes
Beyoncé and Elton John Might Team Up for a New ‘Lion King’ Song
I mean, how do you land Queen Bey and not have her sing something?
Listen to Quentin Tarantino’s Gross Defense of Roman Polanski in 2003
In an extensive interview published last night, Quentin Tarantino addressed Uma Thurman’s allegations against Harvey Weinstein, while explaining — in exhaustive detail — his recollection of the car crash involving his longtime friend and muse on the set of Kill Bill. Tarantino is making headlines for yet another unfortunate reason this afternoon — one that’s relevant to both his part in Hollywood’s reckoning with violent misogyny, as well as his upcoming film.
Uma Thurman Reveals Harvey Weinstein Assault, Harrowing Truth Behind ‘Kill Bill’ Car Crash
As promised, Uma Thurman is speaking out about Harvey Weinstein…and Quentin Tarantino.
Brie Larson Learns How to Fly in ‘Captain Marvel’ Training Photo
Just yesterday some set photos landed online that maybe-possibly gave us our first look at something being filmed for Captain Marvel — most likely a post-credits tease attached to one of the upcoming Avengers sequels. As production gears up for a February start, today brings another cool photo from the highly-anticipated Marvel film, this time featuring Brie Larson herself.
What’s Leaving Netflix: February 2018
Watch these now before they’re gone (maybe for good).
New Netflix Instant Releases: February 2018
Here’s everything you’ll be bingeing next month on Netflix.
Disney Is Allegedly ‘Browning Up’ White Extras for ‘Aladdin’
Disney was met with anticipatory backlash upon announcing their plans for a live-action remake of Aladdin — the studio doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to diversity in front of and behind the scenes, after all. Despite hiring Guy Ritchie to direct the project, Disney publicly declared their commitment to enlisting regionally appropriate actors for Aladdin, which stars Mena Massoud as the eponymous hero opposite Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Marwan Kenzari as Jafar. But according to at least one actor on the set, Disney hasn’t entirely kept their promise.
James Franco Accused of Sexual Misconduct Following Golden Globes Win
When James Franco picked up a Golden Globe award last night for his portrayal of Tommy Wiseau in The Disaster Artist, his seeming refusal to let Wiseau himself speak wasn’t the only thing that drew criticism on social media. Franco, who wore a “Time’s Up” pin to support the protest against sexual harassment and assault, was swiftly called out for his hypocrisy on Twitter by multiple women — including actress Ally Sheedy, who previously starred opposite Franco in a 2014 off-Broadway production.
Rare ‘Breakfast Club’ Deleted Scene Takes You Inside the Girls’ Bathroom
Over three decades after The Breakfast Club first charmed audiences, John Hughes’ high school classic still resonates with young viewers despite the growing generational divide. The years since its initial release have proven that The Breakfast Club is timeless, so it’s about damn time The Criterion Collection gave Hughes’ film the prestige upgrade treatment. The January 2 release will include never-before-seen footage and deleted scenes, like this newly-unearthed clip of Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy.
Peter Jackson Explains How Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Ashley Judd and Miro Sorvino From ‘The Lord of the Rings’
After Harvey Weinstein’s extensive history of sexual harassment and assault allegations were exposed, so too were the former film executive’s disturbingly zealous attempts to silence his victims. As many of the brave women to come forward have revealed, Weinstein often threatened to ruin their careers, and some of them found their Hollywood access limited as a result of rejecting or attempting to speak out against his aggressive advances. Still, questions have lingered about exactly how Weinstein effectively stifled the careers of these actresses, including Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino. In a new interview, filmmaker Peter Jackson sheds some additional light on one of the industry’s darkest corners.
‘Ocean’s 8’ Lines Up an Official Poster (And a Very Cool Tagline)
With a heist crew that includes Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling and Awkwafina, how can you not be stoked for Ocean’s 8? Just in case you needed a little extra convincing, Paulson has debuted the first official poster for the Steven Soderbergh-produced sequel / spinoff, and it has one hell of a tagline.
Salma Hayek Reveals Heartbreaking History With ‘Monster’ Harvey Weinstein
Salma Hayek pens a powerful, painful essay about the alleged abuses she suffered at the hands of the disgraced former Hollywood executive.