How Did the Case Against Alec Baldwin Go so Far?
Baldwin may not have a bounty on his head, but he has long felt under siege from his more contemporary… Read More »How Did the Case Against Alec Baldwin Go so Far?
‘The Interview’: The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but… Read More »‘The Interview’: The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Jean Smart of ‘Hacks’ Is Having a Third Act for the Ages
At lunch, Smart was open about the recent tragedies in her life. In 2021, Richard Gilliland, an actor she met… Read More »Jean Smart of ‘Hacks’ Is Having a Third Act for the Ages
Anne Hathaway on ‘The Idea of You’ and Letting Go of Expectations
This is the debut of The Interview, The New York Times’s new weekly series, featuring in-depth conversations with fascinating people.… Read More »Anne Hathaway on ‘The Idea of You’ and Letting Go of Expectations
From ‘Wonka’ to ‘Bridgerton’: Hollywood’s Fantasy of A Magical, Colorblind Past
Not long ago, in the cinema, I found myself trying to focus on Timothée Chalamet’s charming portrayal of a young… Read More »From ‘Wonka’ to ‘Bridgerton’: Hollywood’s Fantasy of A Magical, Colorblind Past
The Reason Behind Bad Southern Accents in Movies
To be fair, these characters represent a measure of progress beyond the “Hollywood Southern” of the 20th century. It’s hard… Read More »The Reason Behind Bad Southern Accents in Movies
People Hated ‘Madame Web’ — But They Were Desperate to See Dakota Johnson Mock It.
If you’ve heard one thing about the new superhero film “Madame Web,” it’s almost certain what you heard is that… Read More »People Hated ‘Madame Web’ — But They Were Desperate to See Dakota Johnson Mock It.
What David Marchese Learned Talking to the World’s Most Interesting People
When David Marchese took over The New York Times Magazine’s Talk column in 2019, he had already been interviewing celebrities… Read More »What David Marchese Learned Talking to the World’s Most Interesting People
Jeremy Strong Isn’t Sure He Knows Who He Is
For years, Jeremy Strong was a relatively anonymous, steadily gigging actor. He did theater and some recurring TV work (“The… Read More »Jeremy Strong Isn’t Sure He Knows Who He Is
Kate Winslet on ‘The Regime’ and Resilience In Hollywood
Like many of her characters, Winslet considers herself a survivor: She survived two public divorces, and she survived the paparazzi,… Read More »Kate Winslet on ‘The Regime’ and Resilience In Hollywood