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This fearless, 60s-set thriller is astonishingly written and acted. It’s so sumptuous that its brilliance threatens to overwhelm you

Lady in the Lake review – Natalie Portman’s TV debut is absolutely impeccable 

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Boldness is often a storytelling virtue… except when it’s not, as is the case with Lady in the Lake.An adaptation of Laura Lippman’s 2020 bestseller of the same name (whose title is borrowed from Raymond Chandler’s 1943 classic), director Alma Har’el’s seven-part Apple TV+ period-piece murder mystery, premiering July 19, indulges in non-stop fanciful embellishments, symbolism, dream sequences, and cross-cutting. All of this quickly grates on the nerves (and senses) and, worse still, fails to distract attention away from the plot’s convoluted busyness and nonsensicality. Led by a Natalie Portman performance that’s as exaggerated as the rest of the florid...

Natalie Portman’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Is a Soggy, Pretentious Failure

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Of the many things Natalie Portman has done in her career, starring in a TV series hasn't been one of them, until now. She stars opposite Moses Ingram in the new Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake, premiering Friday. The show follows the very different lives of two women, one Black, one Jewish, in Baltimore in the 1960s — two very different lives that share some striking similarities. Portman tells ABC Audio that when this role came about she had been in the process of researching her family tree, leading to a discovery that gave her a special connection to the role. "I discovered ... the immigration papers of my family when they moved from Eastern Europe to Baltimore and the addresses where they lived in census data," she shares. "And walking into the Jewish deli that still exists after 100 years thinking, like, my great grandmother probably came here and bought her meat." Ingram is actually a Baltimore native, and noted show creator and director Alma Har'el "would have people from the community come and set up chairs and watch. And so we were all there together, you know. It was really beautiful."

'Lady in the Lake's' Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram on their special connection to the film

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Kristen Stewart's Love Lies Bleeding is a truly bonkers movie, and I loved it.

If You Thought Kristen Stewart's Love Lies Bleeding Was A Bodybuilding Movie Or A Love Story, I Finally Watched It And It's Way Wilder

Connecticut Sun teammates DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas are normally partners on and off the court, but their love story will be on hold when they go head-to-head at this year's WNBA All-Star Game. The format of the game on July 20 pits the Team USA squad headed to the...

Engaged WNBA couple will face off in All-Star Game: 'I'm gonna whoop her up'

Prepare to be gobsmacked, Gen Xers. Jason Hervey, the teenage actor who played devious middle child Wayne Arnold in the "Wonder Years" television series that premiered in 1988, is now a grandfather. Who shared the birth announcement? None other than Danica McKellar, the actress who played girl-next-door Winnie Cooper. According...

‘Wanna feel old?’ This ‘Wonder Years’ actor is now a grandparent

Bob Newhart, who died July 18 at the age of 94, was willing to prioritize being a father to his four children over his illustrious career ambitions as a comedian and actor. In a 2021 interview with Forbes, he recalled how having children influenced his decision to set aside his 12-year run as a stand-up comedian and ultimately star on “The Bob Newhart Show.”

Bob Newhart’s children: Meet Robert, Timothy, Courtney and Jennifer

The Academy Awards are undoubtedly Hollywood's biggest night, routinely filled with snubs and surprises as we recognize the best performances of the year. Over the many decades it's been on the air, the Oscars have also dealt with their fair share of controversy. Whether it's Warren Beatty's La La Land mix-up, a streaker interrupting David Niven's presentation, Rob Lowe's duet from the depths of hell, or the recent and bizarre Will Smith/Chris Rock slap, the Oscars have no shortage of shocking moments. One of the more shocking controversies that has stemmed from the renowned ceremony, however, isn't typically talked about. So, let's dig in to why Pretty Woman star Richard Gerewas banned from the Oscars for ten years.

Why Was Richard Gere Banned From the Oscars?

Neon revealed the trailer for ‘Mothers’ Instinct’, a remake of a 2018 Belgian film under the same title based on the 2012 novel, ‘Behind the Hatred’ (Derrière la haine). The film is the directorial debut of seasoned cinematographer Benoît Delhomme. Starring the film...

‘Mothers’ Instinct’ – Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway Star in 1960s Psychological Thriller Film | Trailer

A new poster for The Crow shows off both Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs from the upcoming reboot from Lionsgate that gets released next month. Bill Skarsgård plays the titular character, Eric Draven, with FKA twigs playing his girlfriend, Shelly. More than likely a new trailer is inbound....

The Crow Poster Shows Off FKA twigs: ‘True Love Never Dies’

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Twenty-four years ago almost to the day, my family emigrated from Caracas, Venezuela, to Miami, Florida. At the same time, in our neighboring country of Colombia, a groundbreaking telenovela was hitting the airwaves. It was called “Yo Soy Betty La Fea,” or “I Am Ugly Betty.” It featured a woman who, after losing her finance job because of her appearance (yes, seriously), finds herself working as a secretary at a fictional fashion house called Ecomoda.

‘Betty La Fea’ helped me find confidence as a young girl. What will she do now?

Rapper Drake revealed on Tuesday evening that his Canadian mansion had flooded after heavy rain in the Toronto region for the past few days. "This better be Espresso Martini," he captioned a video on his Instagram story. The clip walked viewers through what appears to be a walk-in closet and dressing/vanity area with several inches of brown water on the floor.

Drake shares video of his flooded Toronto mansion

Robert Towne , the celebrated screenwriter best known for his work on Chinatown and Shampoo, passed yesterday at age 89. One of the most important screenwriters of his era, Towne left a lasting legacy in Hollywood thanks to his extraordinary ability to create captivating stories and fascinating characters. Many people...

Hollywood Mourns the Loss of Legendary Screenwriter Robert Towne at 89

"Cobra Kai" may be ending, but the next chapter of the "Karate Kid" franchise is just beginning. Ralph Macchio, who has played the titular karate kid that started it all since 1984, will star in a new film in the series alongside Jackie Chan, set to release in 2025. That...

Does ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6 connect to the upcoming 'Karate Kid' film?

You don’t have to say his name three times to get a look at “Beetlejuice” 2. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux introduced a sneak peek of the upcoming highly anticipated film “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” July 18 on TODAY, featuring the same kind of witty dialogue and vivid imagery that helped make the original “Beetlejuice” so popular.

Watch the first trailer for ‘Beetlejuice’ 2 with Michael Keaton

Here's how you can watch Lady in the Lake online, ready for when it starts on Friday, July 19.

How to watch Lady in the Lake online – stream Natalie Portman thriller

It would not be an overstatement to suggest that Nicole Kidman is one of the most successful performers of this century. Similar to contemporaries like Denzel Washington or Tom Cruise, Kidman has been consistently successful since the 1990s and has continued to challenge herself with exciting new projects. Kidman’s work has certainly earned her accolades, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t work on a silly romantic comedy like A Family Affair every now and then, either.

The 10 Most Rewatchable Nicole Kidman Movies, Ranked

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Dieterech Gray portrays gossip columnist Adrian DeWitt on General Hospital. He is that annoying character you love to hate, yet will wonder what he will be up to next. Virginia GH fans Sandera P. and Liz J. say they are disgusted that he ran with the tape supplied by Ava Jerome (Maura West) without thinking of the lives it would ruin.

General Hospital fans are loving to hate Dieterich Gray as Adrian DeWitt

Natalie Portman recently revealed that she is open to making her return to the Star Wars franchise under one specific condition. The Oscar-winning actress notably played Padme Amidala in the prequel trilogy. However, she hasn't made more appearances in the franchise since then as the character met her tragic demise at the end of Revenge of the Sith.

Natalie Portman Reveals She's Open to Star Wars Return Under One Specific Condition

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Natalie Portman on the true story that inspired ‘Lady in the Lake’

Oscar-winning actor Natalie Portman has never starred in a TV show — until now. (Besides that “Bluey” voiceover, of course.) While audiences are used to seeing...

Natalie Portman on the true story that inspired ‘Lady in the Lake’

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