E. Oliver Whitney is a senior editor at ScreenCrush. When not talking Game of Thrones theories or waiting for the next Terrence Malick film, Oliver is probably having an SVU marathon. Oliver was formerly an entertainment editor at Huff Post and has written for Variety, New York magazine, Indiewire, Moviefone, and Backstage.
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Harvey Weinstein Has Been Kicked Out of Motion Picture Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to expel Harvey Weinstein from the award organization.
Terry Crews Reveals He Was Sexually Assaulted By a ‘High-Level’ Hollywood Exec
In light of the Harvey Weinstein allegations, the ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor speaks out about being groped by a Hollywood exec.
The New ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Trailer Is Here
Sit down and take a deep breath: the second trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is here.
Here’s the Amazing Moment Harrison Ford Punched Ryan Gosling in the Face for ‘Blade Runner 2049’
The moment Harrison Ford punched Ryan Gosling in the face on the ‘Blade Runner 2049’ set has been captured forever, and oh my, is it glorious.
‘IT’ Unseats ‘The Exorcist’ as the Highest-Grossing Horror Film of All Time
The Stephen King adaptation has broken another box office record, beating ‘The Exorcist’ to become the highest-grossing horror movie ever.
Stephen Colbert Fires Shots at Trump in His 2017 Emmys Opening Monologue
In his opening monologue at the 2017 Emmys, host Stephen Colbert made it clear he was taking an anti-Trump stance.
MoviePass Admits the Company Wasn’t Prepared for the Crazy Spike in Subscriptions
MoviePass has been around for some time now, but last month the bulk ticketing subscription service got major attention for slashing their prices. So much attention, in fact, that it crashed their website. In a new interview, the company’s CEO admits they had no idea there would be such a spike in demand...
Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell Have a Dad-Filled Christmas in ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ Trailer
The first Daddy’s Home pitted Will Ferrell’s step-dad against Mark Wahlberg’s cool dad. After a tense rivalry and a school dance-off, the two dads put their difference behind them to become best buds. But not all dads get along, as Daddy’s Home 2 is here to remind us, especially when it comes to granddads.
Robert Pattinson Almost Engaged in a Sex Act With a Dog for ‘Good Time’
Robert Pattinson’s latest movie is wild. A gritty New York crime thriller that’s as exhilarating as it is straight-up disturbing in its acts of violence, Good Time is easily Pattison’s best role to date. As Connie Nikas, a small-time crook desperate to get his mentally challenged brother (Benny Safdie) out of jail, Pattinson gives a performance that’s not too showy or loud, but grounded in a composed and unshakable intensity. The latest film from the Safdie brothers (Heaven Knows What) is brimming with sequences that push the limits of its audience’s comfort, but there was almost one scene that would’ve gone much, much further.
‘Girls Trip’ Review: The Filthiest and Funniest Comedy of the Summer
Four women, one weekend, a lot of alcohol, and more dick jokes than you can count. It’s the perfect recipe for a raunchy comedy, and makes Girls Trip the funniest, filthiest, and most feminist comedy of the summer. It’s the latest in a growing subgenre of R-rated female-led comedies, making it impossible to avoid comparisons to Bridesmaids, Trainwreck, Bad Moms, and Rough Night. But Girls Trip isn’t just notable for its foul-mouthed sense of humor; you can see women being nasty on any episode of Broad City. The latest from director Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man Holiday), tells a story that celebrates black sisterhood, female sexuality and most rewardingly, self-respect.
Johnny Depp Apologizes for Trump Assassination Joke, Capping Off a Very Bad Week
It hasn’t been a great week for Johnny Depp. By now you’ve probably heard about his Trump assassination joke that’s garnered mounds of controversy. And while that story, and the actor’s apology, have gotten the most attention in the media, that’s not the only development in Depp news.
Florida Police Arrested a Green-Haired, Tattooed Man Resembling the Joker
Who needs Batman when you’ve got the police? Actually, considering current events and the history of police brutality, Batman would be much preferred to (and more fun than) cops. But alas, the Dark Knight must have been on vacation this week because it was the officers in uniform who apprehended the Joker’s real-life doppelganger.
‘James Bond’ Star Roger Moore, Dies at 89
Acting legend and James Bond star Sir Roger Moore has died at the age of 89.
Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell Get Wasted and Start a Casino in Red Band Trailer for ‘The House’
I’ve gotta admit, when I saw the first trailer for Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell’s new comedy I was sort of underwhelmed. I mean, obviously I will see anything involving these two comedic goldmines, but The House just looked kind of bland, and had me worried for another Baby Mama-esque misfire. But having watched the new Red Band trailer and laughing more than once, I’m kind of into it. Maybe I just needed a couple f-bombs from Ferrell and Poehler to secure interest.
Jimmy Kimmel Will Be Back to Host the 90th Oscars Ceremony
Jimmy Kimmel did a fine job hosting the Oscars this year. He played it relatively safe in his opening monologue and throughout the evening, despite a few political jabs. ABC loved Kimmel’s hosting so much that they’ve even decided to bring him back for a second ye
Jordan Peele Reveals Another Darker Alternate Ending to ‘Get Out’
Considering the fact that Jordan Peele began working on Get Out in a different political climate – at the start of the Obama administration – it only makes sense that the filmmaker had multiple alternate endings under his sleeve. Back in March, Peele stopped by BuzzFeed’s Another Round podcast to chat about the evolution of the film as it changed to keep up with and properly reflect the political times. He also revealed that he initially had several alternate endings to the hit horror comedy, all of which were much darker than what happens to Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) in the film’s final moments. We already know one of those endings, but now Peele’s revealed details of a second.
Jordan Peele’s Next Social Thriller Will Have Five Times the Budget of ‘Get Out’
Who knew that a low-budget horror film from a first time filmmaker would become such a major, record-breaking hit. Jordan Peele‘s Get Out, made for a mere $4.5 million, now rests at fifth place in the 2017 box office earning $172 million. The horror film, which had a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, has shattered a couple of records. It’s the highest grossing film from a black director, and also holds the honor of the (oddly-specific) record as the highest grossing directorial debut from an original script. Get Out is Universal’s second biggest film of the year following The Fate of the Furious, so it’s no surprise the studio is eager to get back to work with the filmmaker.
You’ll Definitely Want to Hang the First ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Poster On Your Wall
If all you Star Wars fans are still alive out there, congrats for surviving one of the most exciting Fridays in ages! The cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi showed up at Star Wars Celebration Orlando this afternoon and unloaded a galaxy full of exciting reveals.
First ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Trailer Is Here and Yes, It’s Amazing
Finally, the wait is over and the very first footage of Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived! If you haven’t already passed out or exploded into tiny specs of dust, congrats!
Oscars Stage Manager Reveals Why It Took So Long To Correct the Best Picture Mistake
The Envelopegate investigation continues, and now we have more information on what exactly went down backstage during the Oscars Best Picture snafu. One of the biggest questions has been why exactly it took so long for the Academy producers and PricewaterhouseCooper accountants to notice La La Land had wrongly been named the winner. In a new interview with The Wrap, Oscars stage manager Gary Natoli reveals a whole bunch of details on what exactly happened and why the two PwC accounts were held responsible for the mistake.