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- French Actor Louis Jourdan, Star of 'Gigi' and 'Octopussy,' Dead at 93
- 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Shatters Box Office Records Over Holiday Weekend
- Was That Really The Joker? 'Gotham' Boss Teases Vague Introduction
- The New 'Ghostbusters' Cast Hung Out at 'SNL 40' and It Was Awesome (PHOTO)
- Watch Eddie Murphy's 'SNL 40' Appearance After 30 Years Away From Studio 8H (VIDEO)
- Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg Pay Tribute To Ruining Sketches on 'SNL 40' (VIDEO)
- 'SNL 40' Must-See Moments: Jimmy and Justin's Medley, Celebrity Jeopardy, Audition Tapes, and More
- 'The Walking Dead' Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: This Is How We Survive
| French Actor Louis Jourdan, Star of 'Gigi' and 'Octopussy,' Dead at 93 Posted:  French actor Louis Jourdan, who enjoyed a long and varied career playing debonair men and a James Bond villain, has died. He was 93. Jourdan began acting in his native France in the late 1930s, though World War II put many of his early productions in jeopardy. He was invited to be part of his first American film in 1946, when legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick cast him in Alfred Hitchcock's 1947 flick "The Paradine Case," alongside his wife, the late Berthe Frederique "Quique" Jourdan. Louis Jourdan continued to find success in Hollywood throughout the 1940s and '50s in movies such as "Letter From An Unknown Woman," "Three Coins In The Fountain," and two Vincente Minelli features: "Madame Bovary" and "Gigi," the latter of which won nine Oscars including Best Pitcure. He worked steadily over the next few decades, frequently appearing in TV movies and series guest-starring roles, before landing the role of a James Bond villain in 1983's "Octopussy." Jourdan died February 14 at his Beverly Hills home. He was predeceased by his wife and a son. [via: People] Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Shatters Box Office Records Over Holiday Weekend Posted:
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| Was That Really The Joker? 'Gotham' Boss Teases Vague Introduction Posted:  Last week, "Gotham" fans were in a fervor over a teaser that heavily implied that The Joker would be making an appearance on tonight's episode of the Batman origin series. Now, showrunner Bruno Heller has offered viewers some (vague) clarification about what that teaser means, and just who the man in the clip was. In an interview with E! Online, Heller discussed the heated reaction to the promo, which featured actor Cameron Monaghan plastered with a creepy smile and doing his best maniacal laugh. Surely, that's The Joker, right? Maybe, maybe not. Heller explained:
And lest fans worry that Monaghan's character won't amount to much in relation to whatever Joker storyline Heller and co. have cooked up for down the road, the showrunner was adamant that the character featured in tonight's episode, "The Blind Fortune Teller," was quite important to that mythology indeed. "I want to reiterate for those fans who might think that we are playing games, this is not a game," Heller told E! Online. "This is not a trick. It's the beginning of the Joker saga." For more from Heller, check out the full interview over at E!. "Gotham" airs Mondays on Fox at 8 p.m. Photo credit: Jessica Miglio/FOX This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The New 'Ghostbusters' Cast Hung Out at 'SNL 40' and It Was Awesome (PHOTO) Posted:  Among the many highlights from Sunday's "SNL 40" special, one of the biggest took place off-camera: The women at the center of the new "Ghostbusters" flick spent some quality time together at the show's after party. Current "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones shared some behind-the-scenes snaps from the all-star event, including one of her surrounded by her fellow "Ghostbusters" stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and Kate McKinnon. Jones didn't offer any additional commentary other than to say that the "SNL 40" special was "epic," but fans eager to see her and the rest of the new 'busters in action can no doubt assume that the fearsome foursome had a great time discussing how they're going to revolutionize the ghost-fighting game. The "Ghostbusters" reboot, directed by Paul Feig, is slated to hit theaters on July 22, 2016. [via: Leslie Jones, h/t Uproxx] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch Eddie Murphy's 'SNL 40' Appearance After 30 Years Away From Studio 8H (VIDEO) Posted:  Eddie Murphy is one of the most influential cast members in "Saturday Night Live" history, so it made sense for him to take part in Sunday's "SNL 40" special in honor of the show's anniversary. The night was significant for Murphy especially, though, since it marked his first appearance on the program since leaving the show back in 1984. Former cast member Chris Rock acknowledged the importance of Murphy's presence with a short tribute to the comedian, talking about how Murphy's "SNL" stint influenced his love of comedy as a child, and also helped save the flailing program from certain cancellation in the early '80s, when producer Lorne Michaels had briefly left the show. Rock listed off some of Murphy's most well-known characters and sketches, but said it was the small moments -- like Murphy helping stretch a short show with impromptu stand-up -- that really marked him as a genius. "Every couple of years, the media tries to call some comic the next Eddie Murphy. ... There is no next Eddie Murphy," Rock said, before welcoming his hero to the stage. For his part, Murphy seemed to be a bit nervous as he walked out to a standing ovation, delivering a short, awkwardly abrupt speech about his gratefulness for the opportunities "SNL" gave him and his fondness for the program. "This show is such a big part of who I am ... and I am so happy to be back here," Murphy said. Check out Rock's entire tribute, and Murphy's blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance, below. Photo credit: Hulu This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg Pay Tribute To Ruining Sketches on 'SNL 40' (VIDEO) Posted:  Andy Samberg is largely credited with bringing "Saturday Night Live" into the digital age with his highly sharable digital shorts (created with his cohorts in the Lonely Island, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone), so it wasn't much of a surprise that he would be back as part of the "SNL 40" celebration last night with another pre-recorded gem. This time the subject was cracking up during a sketch, something that virtually every "Saturday Night Live" cast member does from time to time. Samberg was joined by his "That's My Boy" costar Adam Sandler, for an impromptu '80s-rock-style tribute to breaking, set to the tune of "Simply the Best." It's a hoot and exactly the kind of sublime silliness that Samberg and Sandler were known to bring to "Saturday Night Live" during their respective years. Just watch and try not to crack up! It's impossible! Now you know how Fallon and Sanz felt! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'SNL 40' Must-See Moments: Jimmy and Justin's Medley, Celebrity Jeopardy, Audition Tapes, and More Posted:  "Saturday Night Live" celebrated its 40th anniversary with a star-studded special Sunday night and the three-hour sketch comedy extravaganza did not disappoint. Tons of old cast members returned, joined by a veritable who's who of comedy, to honor the groundbreaking late night program's history. There were classic sketches performed, musical numbers from huge stars like Kanye and Paul Simon, and vintage footage that brought a few tears to our eyes. (The good kind.) It was a thrilling and moving tribute to Lorne Michaels, his team, and all the not-ready-for-primetime players of past and present. It's hard to strip down the evening into highlights because everything was pretty magical, but here are a few moments to see in case you missed the big night. Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake did a cold open musical medley that looked back at the show's catchphrases: Andy Samberg and Adam Sandler teamed up for a hilarious Digital Short about cracking up in character, which particularly called out notorious breakers like Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sans: Miley Cyrus nailed a soulful rendition of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" that did Paul Simon proud: "The Californians" returned, with the help of stars like Bradley Cooper, Kerry Washington, Betty White, and Taylor Swift: A montage of audition tapes revealed early looks at cast members from Chevy Chase to Amy Poehler, as well as some surprising now-famous talents who didn't make the cut: And "Celebrity Jeopardy" made a comeback, complete with Will Ferrell's Alex Trebek and Norm MacDonald's Burt Reynolds: This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'The Walking Dead' Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: This Is How We Survive Posted:  It only took five seasons, but someone finally said the words "The Walking Dead" during an episode of the series. Unfortunately for Rick, who had the dubious distinction of uttering that phrase during this week's installment, it's been painfully obvious for quite some time that the characters inhabiting the show's universe have been embodying that title more prominently than the zombies they're trying to avoid. (A point I made way back in my season premiere recap.) Rick's moment of clarity (also known as a "duh" moment for anyone watching the show) came as the group found itself holed up in an abandoned barn in the middle of Nowheresville, Virginia, hiding from a mighty thunderstorm and an oncoming horde of walkers. "We do what we need to do, and then we get to live," Rick tells the group of how to cope through the onslaught of tragedy, pretending that real life is just around the corner from this nightmare. "This is how we survive: We tell ourselves that we are the walking dead." "We ain't them," Daryl interjects, one of the few full sentences he utters during the episode. He acts disgusted by Rick's implication - who knew Mr. Dixon had a hidden sunny side? - but we see from his behavior throughout the installment that he's just as guilty as the sheriff's deputy of suiting up in a protective armor of stoicism and grim acceptance of his and others' fate, only crumbling when alone. (In case you missed the message, Daryl stubs out a cigarette on his hand because HE IS NUMB TO THE PAIN. That all-caps hiccup was about as subtle as that tired, ham-fisted imagery.) Maggie and Sasha are equally depressed this week, reeling from the losses of Beth and Tyreese, respectively. They have a moment together toward the end of the episode, as they emerge from the barn to find the zombies that tried to break in all impaled by fallen trees. "This should have torn us apart," Sasha marvels of the devastation that very nearly took out the barn, and all their fellow survivors with it. "It didn't," Maggie replies, using the patented Walking Dead Metaphor Generator to imply that their survival of the storm is akin to the survival they've been battling for since the zombie apocalypse was just a twinkle in Robert Kirkman's eye. They sit and watch the sunrise together, perhaps content for a moment that it's a new day, and they just might make it after all. Of course, like Robert Frost before them, the pair quickly realize that nothing gold can stay, as a man who identifies himself as Aaron emerges from the woods, revealing that he knows who Rick is and promising he's harmless. "I have good news," Aaron promises the wary women. They're not the only ones who are suspicious. Other thoughts: - Not a whole lot happened during this episode, which was meant to remind viewers just how hard it is to survive the apocalypse on a day-to-day basis. Sure, you have to fight maniacs like The Governor and Gareth, spend time building up your defenses in farmhouses and abandoned prisons, and occasionally make friends and enemies in creepy hospitals. But most days, you just need to find food, water, and shelter -- and that can be the most difficult task of all. Kudos to the writers for at least getting that point across strongly in this week's installment. - Other than that, there wasn't a ton to unpack during the episode, titled "Them." Maybe that moniker is a callback to Rick and Daryl's "walking dead" conversation, where Daryl's trying to fight being like "them" (the zombies) while shuffling along just like them anyway. Or maybe it's painting Rick and co. as the "Them" in relation to Aaron's group, which apparently has been following/watching the survivors for at least a day or two, based on the mysterious water delivery. We're going to delve deeper into who he is next week, so we'll see if he's friend or foe. (I'm going to take a wild guess and answer "foe.") - Abraham's solution to the zombie apocalypse? Get drunk. Can't say I disagree with his coping mechanism. - Glenn's emo CD snapping from last week seems at least a little bit more understandable now that we see his interactions with Maggie in the wake of Beth's death. The husband and wife are barely speaking, though not for lack of effort on Glenn's part. Their pairing was once one of the bright spots of the show; here's hoping they can right this 'ship soon. - Does anyone have any clue about the significance of the music box? I assume it has something to do with Maggie and Beth's childhood on the farm, but I can't pin down its importance. Maggie seemed devastated when it didn't work, but how it factors into her facilitating a grieving session with Sasha doesn't really compute. (The fact that it sprung to life only after Aaron appeared should further point viewers into distrusting the new addition, since as we saw from the happy chalk scrawls and smiling family photos in last week's midseason premiere, upbeat imagery can only spell doom for these characters.) - As the group rushes to the barn door to shut out the zombies trying to break in, someone (Glenn?) hurriedly places/tosses Judith to the ground and races over to help. Way to still pretend like she's important to the show, despite her not factoring into any real plot lines (or really even aging appropriately) since her birth, everyone. - One self-referential moment that I did appreciate, however, was the other characters' seeming disdain for Father Gabriel, who also hasn't had much to do. Maggie blowing him off when he tries to engage her in a conversation about losing Beth ("I know you're in pain," he says. "No s-t," she replies) was pretty excellent. - Also excellent: Eugene declaring, in his glorious accent, "I truly do not know if things can get worse." Oh, Eugene. If only you knew what show you were on. (Ask Rick.) Photo credit: Gene Page/AMC This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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