Elton John Wouldn’t Change a Thing About ‘Rocketman’
First the movie. Now the book. Sir Elton John is in revelatory mode, or as he puts it: Ask me anything. That’s what the 72-year-old mega music star and philanthropist told Dexter Fletcher, the director of “Rocketman,” which chronicles his unhappy childhood, his rise to fame and his struggles with the excesses that come with superstardom. He said the same thing to actor Taron Egerton, who portrays him in the feature film, which opened...
‘Joker’ Filmmakers Explore Some of its Mysteries
It’s already one of the most talked-about films of the year, and after the prohibition of reporters asking any questions on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker” two weeks ago, the filmmakers are doing a lot of talking about it. “Joker,” based on DC Comics characters created by Bob Kane and starring the sure-to-be-nominated Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, hit theaters October 4 and topped the box office again this...
Step it Up with Formé Shoe Shapers
Formé Shoe Shapers From the moment they arrive, it’s apparent that Formé Shoe Shapers are a unique product. I mean, has anyone ever said that shoe trees are beautiful? Maybe on the 10th of Never. Formulated in a sturdy rose gold plastic, Formé ($48.95 a pair) is the shoe solution you maybe didn’t even know you needed. First and foremost, it stretches out the toe box of shoes that start to become too tight for you. The ingenious design...
Creators Delve into the Psychology of ‘Ad Astra’
James Gray and Ethan gross knew exactly what they wanted when they set out to write the sci-fi film “Ad Astra,” which stars Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones as father-son space explorers who may never find what they’re looking for. After a recent screening of the film, which opened September 20, the filmmakers did a deep dive into their own personal history as they gave insights into the development of the movie and their thoughts on...
6th Annual Location Managers Guild Awards Laud ‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Roma’
Regina-King-presents-at-the-6th-Annual-LMGI-Awards Their work is integral to the success of motion picture and television production and members of the Location Managers Guild International were primed to recognize the best in their business at the organization’s sixth annual awards. The location, which is always of the utmost importance to this group –The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, with an adjacent afterparty under...