Stephen Chbosky isn't afraid to tackle beloved properties. After penning the 1999 coming-of-age novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," the Pittsburgh native was rumored to have directors from John Hughes to Ron Howard circling a film adaptation before he finally took it upon himself to helm the movie version in 2012. He then accepted the daunting task of co-writing the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," which, ... Full Story on Variety.com →
Chris Meloni on Channeling Bugs Bunny, Jackie Chan, Clint Eastwood, 'Three Stooges' for 'Happy!'
Versatile actor Christopher Meloni, who cut his teeth on drama series like "Oz" and "Law & Order: SVU," has been stretching his funny bone more often lately, in broad, almost absurdist comedies like "Wet Hot American Summer" and with his new Syfy series "Happy!" In the latter, which premi …
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'Mudbound' Cinematographer Captures Look of '40s South With Digital Cameras
Cinematographer Rachel Morrison — known for her collaborations with director Ryan Coogler on "Fruitvale Station" and the upcoming "Black Panther" — had planned to shoot on celluloid for Dee Rees' period film "Mudbound." But, as often happens, budget constraints forced her to rethi …
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Past Is Prologue in Awards Contenders Based on Historical Moments
This year's awards contenders are hoping to take home prizes in 2018, but many are firmly affixed in the past. Stories this year are being told about Amazon jungle explorers ("The Lost City of Z"), World War II in Europe ("Darkest Hour" and "Dunkirk"), a 1967 inner-city riot ("Detroit"), Quee …
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