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Burbank, CA – Based on Robert B. Parker’s iconic detective novels and in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the American crime drama series, Spenser: For Hire fans can once again experience every gripping moment with the release of Spenser: For Hire – The Complete Series on DVD, arriving September 9, 2025. For the first time, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings together all three seasons of this action-packed crime, mystery-drama in one comprehensive collection. Available both online and at major retailers nationwide, this definitive set is a must-have for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Pre-order your DVD copy or look for it on digital today.

In the shadows of Boston, Spenser (Robert Urich), a former cop with a poet’s soul and a fighter’s fists, solves crimes in his own uniquely stylish way. A true Renaissance man, he faces danger head-on, backed by his formidable ally, Hawk (Avery Brooks), and contacts within the police department.

Joy Behar and the rest of the ladies at The View are on vacation during spring break, but news about one of her projects came out with some important dates.

As Monsters and Critics has reported, new episodes of The View will air after the Easter holiday.

Joy’s latest project, her play, My First Ex-Husband, is nearing the end of its Off-Broadway run, but not before one exciting performance with Whoopi Goldberg.

Whoopi is vacationing in Italy during The View’s long hiatus, and while she is picking up an interview here and there, she could be studying lines for a special reason.

Joy’s play showcased several stars during its run, including Susan Lucci, Veanne Cox, Jackie Hoffman, Carolyn McCormick, Marilu Henner, and Marsha Mason; now, Whoopi will join the venerated cast.

Joy announced that Whoopi will join her in a spectacular performance on April 30, 2025, before news broke...

Joy Behar’s stage comedy My First Ex-Husband will play its final Off Broadway performance May 18, producers announced today, with a national tour set to begin this summer.

The play, which features a rotating cast that has included Behar, Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh, Adrienne C. Moore, Susan Lucci and others, opened in January at the new Mmac Theater on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Behar recently announced that she will return to the comedy for three upcoming performances including an April 30 matinee that will costar her View fellow panelist Whoopi Goldberg.

The current cast, performing through April 20, features Veanne Cox, Jackie Hoffman, Carolyn McCormick, and Andrea Navedo. Beginning April 23, the final New York cast will be Marilu Henner, Marsha Mason, Julia Sweeney and Fat Ham‘s Benja K. Thomas.

Casting, dates and venues have not been announced for the national tour.

The View costars Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar will soon share a stage of an entirely different sort: Goldberg will appear for one performance only with Behar in the latter’s Off Broadway comedic play My First Ex-Husband.

Behar announced the team-up on her Instagram account, captioning a photo of the two, “The reunion we’ve been waiting for!”

The matinee performance is set for Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m./Et. The play, which features a rotating cast of actresses as directed by Randal Myler, is staged at the newly renovated Mmac Theater on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

The play’s official synopsis: “If half of all marriages end in divorce, then in My First Ex-Husband, women live to laugh about it….In the world of the play, you’ll meet women married to the mob, to their jobs, to their faith, to money and ultimately to the wrong man.

Timothe Chalamet is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, having worked with legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan. This year, he played the lead in one of 2024's biggest blockbusters, Dune: Part Two. In his latest role, Chalamet plays musical icon Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which releases in December. Perhaps most importantly, however, he was the inspiration for a lookalike contest that drew a crowd in New York (though he didn't win).

Before all that, half a decade before he even acted in a movie, Timothe Chalamet appeared in an episode of Law & Order in his television debut. Chalamet played a small part in an episode of the long-running criminal justice series, which just started its 24th season this year on NBC. The joy of seeing Timothe Chalamet is short-lived, however, as the episode quickly takes a dark turn.

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Season 24 of Law & Order continues on NBC with the fourth episode of the season, "The Meaning of Life," set to debut on Oct. 24. Ahead of the episode's airing, Cbr has an exclusive sneak peek clip to unveil.

In the sneak peek video, Nolan Price (Hugh Dancy) and Samantha Maroun (Odelya Halevi) discuss what to do with their suspect in the aftermath of a bomb attack. Maroun stresses the need for their case to be "rock solid," as they're looking to charge the suspect with murder, even though the intended victim is still alive, albeit on life support. Her husband is not yet willing to say goodbye to his gravely injured wife, leading to Price and Maroun to debate over the value of grief over getting justice against the suspect. The video can be watched below.

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It is a series that has inspired multiple spin-offs and interconnected franchises; in the years since Law & Order premiered on NBC, it has been largely considered one of the best police procedurals on television. With sharp dialogue, compelling plot lines, and a revolving cast of seriously talented actors, the original Law & Order has shown itself as the golden standard of detective drama. However, it was the Emmy-winning turn almost 30 years ago that cemented the series fame with a strong string of seasons that is often considered the series best. For fans of Law & Order, Seasons 5 through 9 are the golden era.

Created by Dick Wolf, Law & Order is set in New York City and follows the investigation and apprehension of a suspect of a crime, followed...

Ryan Eggold will guest star in Law & Order season 24 as Detective Vince Riley's brother. Mariska Hargitay will crossover in Law & Order season 24 as Captain Olivia Benson. Elizabeth Marvel reprises her role as Defense Attorney Rita Calhoun for a crossover episode with Hargitay in Law & Order season 24.

Law & Order season 24 casts a former NBC star in a pivotal role while confirming returning characters from Law & Order: Svu. Debuting new episodes in October, the long-running procedural will feature a few cast changes. The most notable change to Law & Order season 24 is that the Emmy-winning Camryn Manheim has exited the role of Lieutenant Kate Dixon and will be replaced by ER and The Affair actor Maura Tierney.

Deadline confirms that Ryan Eggold, who played the lead character of Max Goodwin on the NBC hospital drama New Amerstdam, is returning to the network to guest star as...

Best TV dramas are subjective, but standouts explore complex themes, offer insights into society & human condition. Great dramas resonate with different generations, spark discussions, push boundaries, influence culture, and offer unforgettable viewing experiences. From gripping crime stories to epic sagas, the best TV dramas transcend genre conventions to provide immersive and engaging narratives.

Selecting the best TV dramas of all time is ultimately subjective, but several shows stand out for their overall quality and impact on the medium of television. Marked by compelling storytelling and memorable characters, these shows typically explore complex themes such as morality, identity, and power dynamics. Whether set in contemporary times or eras in the past, they offer insights into the human condition and society at large. While crime series have practically dominated television today, the greatest dramas of all time hail from all genres of TV.

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Terry Matalas, known for impressive work reimagining sci-fi from the past, will pen a remake of the 1985 film Enemy Mine for 20th Century Studios. Chosen by studio head Steve Asbell, Matalas aims to bring new life to the interstellar tale. The movie is in early development with no cast or director set yet. Despite initial box office disappointment, 1985's Enemy Mine has garnered a cult following and critical reappraisal over the years for its unique charm.

Terry Matalas, the writer and showrunner behind the 12 Monkeys series and seasons two and three of Star Trek: Picard, will use his genre knack to pen a remake of the 1985 sci-fi movie Enemy Mine. The new film from 20th Century Studios is still in the early stages of development and no cast member or director has been announced. But given Matalas' work in the series led by Patrick Stewart, chances are he will create...

Law & Order and Special Victims Unit have been renewed for new seasons on NBC. Organized Crime's future is uncertain amid lower ratings. Organized Crime could still go the way of many cancelled Dick Wolf spinoffs.

Two of the three ongoing Law & Order shows have been officially renewed. The universe of shows from creator Dick Wolf combine crime procedural and legal procedural elements and have all branched out from the flagship show, which originally premiered on NBC in 1990. So far, the show has received six spinoffs, with several already having been cancelled. However, the first spinoff, Special Victims Unit, is still going strong with 23 seasons so far. The other ongoing spinoff, Organized Crime, features Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), a character who originated on Svu.

Per Deadline, Law & Order season 24 and Special Victims Unit season 26 have both been renewed by NBC. Organized Crime season 5 is still on the bubble, however. They report that the show,...

The new Law & Order season 23, episode 7 trailer showcases the character who is taking over for the departing Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston). McCoy's replacement, Da Nicholas Baxter (Tony Goldwyn), is described as ambitious and wanting to do things his way. Baxter's assertive approach suggests imminent changes in the team dynamics.

A new Law & Order trailer teases the upcoming replacement for Jack McCoy. McCoy, the Da in the long-running crime and legal procedural, was played by Sam Waterston, who originally joined the show during season 5 in 1994. He continued playing the role through the show's cancellation after season 20 in 2010. When the show was revived for season 21 in 2022, he returned to reprise the role until his exit midway through season 23.

NBC has now aired the trailer for the upcoming Law & Order season 23, episode 7, "Balance of Power." Check it out below, via TV Promos:

In the trailer, various characters are discussing how Jack's replacement,...

Tony Goldwyn replaces Sam Waterson on Law & Order. Goldwyn played a previous role in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Goldwyn's experience from the political thriller Scandal and others makes him suitable for Law & Order.

Law & Order's new cast member, Tony Goldwyn, shares a sweet message ahead of taking over for Sam Waterson's Jack McCoy. It was announced earlier in February that Waterson would be exiting the iconic NBC franchise after more than 400 episodes as Manhattan District Attorney Jack McCoy. In a statement, Waterson expressed sadness over leaving Law & Order but indicated that he was excited to explore other opportunities. Goldwyn, known for his role as President Fitzgerald Grant in Scandal, will fill the void left by McCoy.

Goldwyn posted about the passing of the torch and his gratitude before his first appearance in Law & Order season 23.

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Jodie Foster is a great performer whose skills seem to transcend generations. It doesn't matter whether she's stuck in a poorly scripted film (chances are you won't see her in one of those) or starring in a high-concept drama; Foster will always provide the dramatic balance the film needs. Forget method acting, or even education. She simply knows how to do it. Her career as an actor transitioned into a figure that could also make a dent in the industry by standing behind the camera. Her work as a director is outstanding as well.

An early riser (she learned how to read when she was just three), Foster's childhood was plagued with low and high-profile acting gigs. In 1976, she broke through with performances in Echoes of a Summer, Bugsy Malone, Freaky Friday, The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, and Taxi Driver, which gave her an Oscar nomination. However,...

American Beauty (1999)A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter’s best friend.Rating: 8.3/10Stars: Kevin Spacey (Lester Burnham), Annette Bening (Carolyn Burnham), Thora Birch (Jane Burnham), Wes Bentley (Ricky Fitts)20th Century Women (2017)The story of a teenage boy, his mother, and...

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A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter’s best friend.

Rating: 8.3/10

Stars: Kevin Spacey (Lester Burnham), Annette Bening (Carolyn Burnham), Thora Birch (Jane Burnham), Wes Bentley (Ricky Fitts)

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Commander Riker had numerous romantic relationships throughout Star Trek: The Next Generation, but his true love was always his Imzadi, Counselor Deanna Troi. Riker experienced various romantic encounters, including a planet leader, a holographic character, and a colonist's daughter, among others. Despite several flings and crushes, Riker and Troi eventually rekindled their romance, got married, and had two children, solidifying their beautiful love story.

Over the course of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) justifiably earned the reputation of being a ladies' man. Taking over the moniker from Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) of Star Trek: The Original Series, Riker had several episode-long romances throughout his time on the Enterprise. As First Officer of the USS Enterprise-d under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Riker had plenty of opportunities to encounter potential romantic partners both on and off the ship. Whether he...

We already know that Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy and Anthony Anderson’s Kevin Bernard are set to return for NBC’s upcoming Law & Order revival. But it looks like a third familiar face will also make their way back to the Dick Wolf procedural.

“The hope and expectation is that there will be a wonderful surprise every week,” Waterston told Variety, hinting at the return of another popular character. Although he couldn’t reveal who exactly would be dropping by, he did say that they are “one of my favorite people on Earth” and that “you’ll be glad when you see her.

“Law & Order” is bringing back yet another familiar face. While NBC previously announced that Sam Waterston and Anthony Anderson will both be reprising their roles of D.A. Jack McCoy and Detective Kevin Bernard, respectively, they aren’t the only ones stepping back into the courtroom — and the list of possible guest stars is endless.

“One of the wonderful things about doing a television show in New York like this with really juicy parts for visitors is that there’s this extraordinary pool of talent of New York actors. So, the hope and expectation is that there will be a wonderful surprise every week,” Waterston tells Variety, before hinting at one of those surprises. “There is a person coming back in the first show, one of my favorite people on Earth. I’m not allowed to tell who that is, but you’ll be glad when you see her.

There have been plenty of horror films set in the Old West and the Old South, as well as eras of religious inquisition in the Old World. “The Last Thing Mary Saw” goes where relatively few have gone before, however, by taking place in the still-new United States’ “civilized” rural East, where an industrial age had yet to penetrate and mores remained none too distant from the earliest European settlers’ harsh Puritanism.

Most obviously comparable would be 2015’s sleeper hit “The Witch,” though this first feature by writer-director Edoardo Vitaletti is not as vivid in atmospheric or suspense terms. Still, it’s similarly distinguished by a strong sense of a particular cultural epoch’s comingled faith, fear and oppression, even if “Mary” is set more than 200 years later. Perhaps more rewarding in the end as straight, downbeat period drama than as an occult thriller, it was acquired by genre platform...

The Last Thing Mary Saw Review — The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021) Film Review from the 25th Annual Fantasia International Film Festival, a movie written and directed by Edoardo Vitaletti, starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Rory Culkin, Stefanie Scott, Shane Coffey, Carolyn McCormick, Judith Roberts, Michael Laurence, Dawn McGee, Continue reading: Film Review: The Last Thing Mary Saw: A Dark Period Horror-Drama That Impresses Despite Some Rough Messaging [Fantasia 2021]...

In today’s TV news roundup, Quibi released the trailer for Kevin Hart’s upcoming series “Die Hart,” and Spotify announced its new podcast “An Oral History of The Office” will premiere on July 14.

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Quibi has released the trailer of “Die Hart.” In the series, Kevin Hart plays a fictionalized version of himself who’s tired of being the comedic sidekick. He gets his wish when a famous director offers him his dream — to be a leading man action star, but Kevin must first train at the world’s greatest action star school. The series, which was created by Tripper Clancy and Derek Kolstad, is directed by Eric Appel and executive produced by Hart. Jeff Clanagan, Candice Wilson and Bryan Smiley serve as producers. “Die Hart” launches on July 20.

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Lifetime has announced its “Ripped From The Headlines” summer lineup will begin with “Ann Rule’s Sleeping with Danger” Aug.

Exclusive: Lifetime has set its summer Ripped from the Headlines slate, which kicks off with an Ann Rule movie weekend, starting with Sleeping With Danger on August 1. A Murder to Remember will air August 2, followed by companion documentary special Elizabeth Smart: Finding Justice (new title) hosted by kidnapping survivor and advocate Elizabeth Smart, with a behind-the-headlines look at the real-life case that inspired the movie.

The network also unveiled casting for the films, which were shot earlier this year and executive produced by Kim Raver, Manu Boyer, Conor Allyn and Benjamin Anderson. Sleeping with Danger stars Elisabeth Röhm and Antonio Cupo; and A Murder to Remember stars Carolyn McCormick (Law & Order), Maddie Nichols (The Outsider) and Tc Matherne (Godzilla: King of the Monsters). Leslie Hendrix (Law & Order) stars in both films. A Murder to Remember also...

Kat Foster and Georgia King (HBO’s Vice Principals) have been set to star in First One In, an indie comedy about an unemployed real estate agent named Madi Cooke (Foster) who, after being thrown off a reality TV show in disgrace, joins a diverse group of women to form an unlikely tennis team. They battle Team Elite headed by Bobbi Mason (King)–an overachieving, tightly-wound, tennis-playing real estate shark–in a local tournament, whereby Madi must regain her grit or lose everything. Michael Ian Black, Catherine Curtin and Josh Segarra co-star. The film is helmed by first-time director Gina O’Brien with Paul Jarrett and Nick Huston producing. Jonathan Gray is the executive producer. Foster is repped by Paradigm, Management 360, and Schreck Rose Law. King is also repped by Paradigm as well as Thruline Entertainment.

Jillian Murray and Kristina Reyes will star in Overlook, an indie horse thriller from Stargazer Films. Directed by Danny J. Boyle, the film follows Carrie (Murray), an equestrian who discovers her family’s estate harbors an unfathomable secret. Rounding out the cast are Carolyn McCormick, Lisa Thornhill, Dan Amboyer, Chris Riggi, Michael Rose, Kim DeJesus, Brandon Hirsch and Kate Neilson. Anthony Del Negro, Zach O’Brien and Shane O’Brien are producing the project with co-producers Emily Blevins and Kevin Otte.

Trent Dawson (Henry Coleman on As the World Turns) is currently starring in a new production of "A Man for All Seasons" at the Acorn Theater in New York City. As Sir Thomas More refuses to recognize Henry VIII's divorce and ascendancy as Supreme Head of the new Church of England, "A Man for All Seasons" reveals the risk of speaking truth to power and the clash that follows when fierce political will collides with deep moral conviction.

"A Man for All Seasons" stars Michael Countryman as Sir Thomas More, with Carolyn McCormick as his wife, Lady Alice. The cast also features John Ahlin (and Olivier Award nominee Kevyn Morrow as well as three-time Daytime Emmy nominee Dawson as Henry VIII, Drama Desk Award winner David McElwee, Todd Cerveris, Kim N. Wong, Sean Dugan and Harry Bouvy. The show is directed by Christa Scott-Reed for Fellowship for Performing Arts, at Theatre Row.

The official trailer for director Ondi Timoner’s Mapplethorpe biopic is out, portraying the controversial artist as he ascends from nowhere to become one of the most talked-about media creators of the 20th Century.

Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith is Robert Mapplethorpe, with Marianne Rendon as punk poet/rocker Patti Smith, Mapplethorpe’s muse.

Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70’s and 80’s. The film depicts Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea Hotel, home to a world of bohemian chic. There, he began photographing its inhabitants and his new circle of friends, including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars, and members of the Bds&M underground.

That work displayed eroticism in a way that had never been examined nor displayed before to the public. Much of it was derided or outright banned in certain locales during his lifetime,...

A new trailer for Mapplethorpe is here. "You may not know us yet, but we're going to be big stars." These are the words that rock icon Patti Smith (Marianne Rendon) kicks off the first trailer with. The upcoming biopic on artist Robert Mapplethorpe sees former Doctor Who star Matt Smith as the important and controversial figure. Indeed, both of these figures went on to achieve star status, but in very different ways and with very different outcomes. Whereas Smith would go on to craft some of the greatest music ever produced, Mapplethorpe would go on to push the boundaries of photography as art, given his use of eroticism and exploration of sexual themes in his work.

This first footage highlights both the work of the artist at hand and the performance of Matt Smith. For his part, Smith seems to have disappeared into the role and is nearly unrecognizable.

The story of legendary photographer Robert Mapplethorpe will be the subject of the upcoming biopic Mapplethorpe, which unveiled its first trailer Friday ahead of its 2019 release. Dr. Who and The Crown actor Matt Smith portrays the photographer in the Ondi Timoner-directed biopic that chronicles his sexual and artistic awakening in New York City of the Seventies and Eighties, as well as his friendship with rock legend Patti Smith.

“Photography, it’s about light, it’s about composition, it’s about the personality of the subject,” Smith’s Mapplethorpe says in voiceover.

In the wake of his apparently non-fatal heart attack, is Bull a changed man?

One of the trial scientist’s Tac Team members suggests just that, in this exclusive first look at CBS’ promo for the Season 3 opener, airing Monday, Sept. 24 at 10/9c (in a brand-new time slot).

In the video above, Bull (played by Michael Weatherly) is met with cheers and applause upon returning to the fold. Yet by the end of the promo, that celebratory feel has given way to pensive, even tear-streaked faces. Has the emotional weight of a new case quickly put the team on edge?...

Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson is bringing a different set of doctor skills to General Hospital.

The actress will appear in an episode of the ABC soap as Dr. Linda Massey, a marriage and family therapist who is counseling Aunt Stella (Vernee Watson), Jordan (Vinessa Antoine) and Curtis (Donnell Turner), TV Insider reports.

Wilson — who plays Dr. Miranda Bailey on Grey’s — previously appeared on Gh in early 2014 as Tina Estrada, a patient of Dr. Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom).

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* TVLine has learned that Carolyn McCormick (who plays Law & Order-verse shrink Dr.

Samuel Goldwyn Films has secured North American rights to Ondi Timoner’s biopic “Mapplethorpe,” starring Matt Smith as the controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, will be released in the late fall. Timoner directed from a script she co-wrote with Mikko Alanne. The film is produced by Eliza Dushku, Timoner, Nate Dushku, and Richard J Bosner. Executive producers are Peter Palandjian and Sam Maydew.

Marianne Rendón stars as singer Patti Smith, Mapplethorpe’s longtime roommate and partner. The cast also includes John Benjamin Hickey, Mark Moses, Carolyn McCormick, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kerry Butler.

Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70’s and 80’s. The movie explores Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel, where he began photographing its inhabitants and his new found circle of friends including artists and musicians,...

Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to Mapplethorpe, Ondi Timoner’s biopic that stars Matt Smith as artist Robert Mapplethorpe. The company is eyeing a late fall release date.

The film, which bowed at the Tribeca Film Festival, explores Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel in the early ’70s, where he begins photographing its inhabitants and newfound circle of friends including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars and members of the S&M underground. The boundary-pushing work made him one arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Marianne Rendón, John Benjamin Hickey, Mark Moses, Carolyn McCormick, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Kerry Butler co-star.

Eliza Dushku, Timoner, Nate Dushku and Richard J Bosner are producers. Peter Palandjian and Sam Maydew are executive producers of the pic, which Timoner co-wrote with Mikko Alanne.

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Matt Smith starrer premiered in Tribeca.

Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to Ondi Timoner’s Mapplethorpe, starring Matt Smith.

The feature premiered in Tribeca earlier this year and also stars Marianne Rendon, John Benjamin Hickey, Mark Moses, Carolyn McCormick, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kerry Butler.

Samuel Goldwyn Films plans an autumn release for the film, which follows the life of artist Robert Mapplethorpe before he moved into the notorious Chelsea hotel with Patti Smith, where he photographed many of its inhabitants. The biopic shows the ways Mapplethorpe’s erotically charged, ground-breaking photography intersected with his sexuality.

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– Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to Ondi Timoner’s feature film “Mapplethorpe.” The film stars Matt Smith, Marianne Rendón, John Benjamin Hickey, Mark Moses, Carolyn McCormick, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kerry Butler. The film will be released in late fall.

The film explores artist Robert Mapplethorpe’s “life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel,home to a world of bohemian chic. Here he begins photographing it’s inhabitants and his new found circle of friends including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars, and members of the S&M underground. Mapplethorpe’s work displayed erotisim in a way that had never been examined nor displayed before to the public. The film explores the intersection of his art and his sexuality and his struggle for mainstream recognition. The biopic offers a nuanced portrait of an artist at the height of his...

Rising to prominence in a changing cultural landscape, Robert Mapplethorpe may have been just been in the right place at the right time. At the cultural vanguard he experienced both the free love era of the 1960s with Patti Smith–treated in the film as an impromptu ordeal he was thrown into likely to satisfy his parents–and documented the AIDs crisis as his subjects started to fade away. As a biopic, Mapplethorpe comes up short, falling into the kind of tropes artist pictures tend to plunge into, full of grandiose speeches foreshadowing what’s to come, perhaps a victim of low-budget indie filmmaking forcing compromises. Providing a Wikipedia overview of a complex career, the film chooses to provoke with Mapplethorpe’s images rather than totally engage with his conceptual practices.

Co-written, directed, and edited by master documentarian Ondi Timoner, Mapplethorpe falls short of her best picture, We Live In Public,...

Recently, CBS served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Elementary" episode 4 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "All My Exes Live in Essex," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff take place as the murder of a fertility lab tech, prompts Holmes and Watson to investigate, and more. In the new, 4th episode press release: Holmes And Watson Investigate The Murder Of A Fertility Lab Technician Who They Discover Had A Secret Life, On "Elementary," Thursday, Nov. 26. Press release number 2: When Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a fertility lab technician, they are going to discover the woman had a secret personal life that leads them to multiple suspects. Also, the tables will get turned on Watson when she's investigated by an NYPD detective. Guest stars feature: Gabriel Olds (Mark Lawton), Robert Manning, Jr. (Dr. Branford Fisher), Jenn Colella...

With a cast that includes Annie Golden Netflix's Orange is The New Black, Madeleine Martin Showtime's Californication and Netflix's Hemlock Grove, Carolyn McCormick Law amp Order, Ej Bonilla AMC's Unforgettable and Guiding Light and Deborah Rayne Off Broadway's Spirits of Exit Eleven, Chasing The River by Jean Giebel explores time, memory and how we remember the past when it's weighed down by trauma.

It's been 25 years since Law & Order first hit the airwaves, making avid fans and amateur sleuths out of us all.

Though the groundbreaking cop drama centered on some of New York City's most gruesome crime stories, when stars Dann Florek, S. Epatha Merkerson, Carolyn McCormick and Jill Hennessy think back on the show's early days, all they can do is laugh.

In celebration of the show's September anniversary and We TV's current Law & Order Binge-a-Thon, People sat down with the four actors, who dished on everything from cracking jokes during gory corpse scenes to scary run-ins with real life criminals.

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today's feature includes casting news for Pilgrimage, details on the 15th Annual Shriekfest Call for Entries, release details for 3 Easy Steps to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, new posters from The Events Surrounding a Peeping Tom & the Horror That Followed, and much more:

Exclusive Stills from The Dark Below: An update to our coverage from earlier this week, we now have new exclusive stills from The Dark Below. You can the view new stills and release details below, along with the recently released stills:

"Dead Wait Productions announce the completion of principle photography for their new genre film the Dark Below. Award winning genre director Douglas Schulze (Mimesis, Dark Fields) and Executive Producer Seth Willenson bring us a survival thriller that explores the fear of entrapment beneath a frozen lake.

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Paper Mill Playhouse presents its winter comedy, Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. This touching and wickedly hysterical Tony Award-winning best play features Broadway, television and film veterans Philippe Bowgen Spike, Gina Daniels Cassandra,Carolyn McCormick Masha, Mark Nelson Vanya, Michele PawkSonia and Jamie Ann Romero Nina. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will be directed by Don Stephenson. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater, now through February 15, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, January 25, at 700pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below...

Paper Mill Playhouse presents its winter comedy, Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. This touching and wickedly hysterical Tony Award-winning best play features Broadway, television and film veterans Philippe Bowgen Spike, Gina Daniels Cassandra, Carolyn McCormick Masha, Mark Nelson Vanya, Michele Pawk Sonia and Jamie Ann Romero Nina. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will be directed by Don Stephenson. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, January 21 through February 15, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, January 25, at 700pm.

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for its winter comedy, Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. This touching and wickedly hysterical Tony Award-winning best play features Broadway, television and film veterans Philippe Bowgen Spike, Gina Daniels Cassandra, Carolyn McCormick Masha, Mark Nelson Vanya, Michele Pawk Sonia and Jamie Ann Romero Nina. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will be directed by Don Stephenson. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from January 21 through February 15, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, January 25, at 700pm. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2014-2015 Season is sponsored by Investors Bank.

I wonder if Will Eno saw Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities, in which a character memorably says that families are terrorized by their weakest member. In any case, in The Open House, drolly directed by Oliver Butler, Eno demonstrates the idea with a vengeance. For the first half of the intermission-less 75-minute play, a horrible man (Peter Friedman) sits in a wheelchair in the family room of his suburban house, abusing his aggressively pleasant wife (Carolyn McCormick), his wounded brother (Michael Countryman), and his mystified adult children (Hannah Bos and Danny McCarthy). They are almost completely resigned to his blitzkrieg of snark, but what response could they offer to someone who says things like: “How many times do I have to ask you to never think about this family?” Any attempts they make to warm up their day together are mocked and dropped; even tiny insubordinations are quashed.

*there are major spoilers here and readers are encouraged to see this title before reading this review. **a screener of this film was provided by producer Ann Rotolante. Director/writer: Patrick Steele. Cast: Carolyn McCormick, Marianne Porter, Reg Land, David Darlow, John Woodruff, Marc Pitman, Michael Accardo, and Kevin R. Kelly. True Nature is one of those films that leaves one in awe as the final credits roll. Director Patrick Steele's first film involves an excellent script, some compelling action and a psychological journey that few will forget. As well, Steele's picture blends genres, with True Nature transforming throughout the film's short ninety minutes. This title is a true chameleon as lead character Marianne (Marianne Porter) deals with some difficult trauma and troubling memories. The film focuses primarily on the character Marianne. She is a young woman who disappears late at night, while running. She reappears muddy, hurt and scared over a year later,...

Tagline: "Somewhere between life and death lies the truth." True Nature is a horror thriller from first time feature film director Patrick Steele. True Nature keeps much of its dark story hidden as seen in the film's trailer. Essentially, Becky (Carolyn McCormick) is abducted while jogging at night. She goes missing for over a year. But then, she turns up out of the blue. What has she experienced? And, what horrors has she seen? Fans of dramatic thrillers can find out the answers to these questions and others January 22nd. Monarch Home Entertainment will release this title on DVD and the film's official artwork is hosted below. Prepare for mystery, intrigue and more with True Nature set to launch shortly. Release Date: January 22, 2013 (DVD). Director/writer: Patrick Steele. Cast: Carolyn McCormick, Marianne Porter, Reg Land, David Darlow, John Woodruff, Marc Pitman, Michael Accardo and Kevin R. Kelly. The official trailer...

Title: Downtown Express Director: David Grubin Starring: Philippe Quint, Nellie McKay, Michael Cumpsty, Ashley Springer, Carolyn McCormick An old-fashioned, squarely sentimental immigrants’ tale that marries a familiar story of generational rebellion to the New York hipster fusion music scene, director David Grubin’s “Downtown Express” is a wide-eyed if not particularly adroit charmer. If its awkward cycling through various stodgy subplots and general lack of a more starkly defined contrast and stakes mark it as somewhat lazy and functional on a narrative level, its relative freshness of setting — as well as the fact that its music absolutely sings — makes the movie a marginal recommendation for those with an interest in musically-focused cinema. The [ Read More ]...

One film festival I'm bound and determined to make it to one of these years is the South African HorrorFest, but for now I'll just have to live vicariously through those of you who live close enough to attend. And after taking a look at this year's lineup, I'm pretty sure that if you are in the area, you won't want to miss it!

Growing into the country's ultimate Halloween event covering indie, new and classic movies, short films, music, literature and a range of Halloween festivities, 2011 marks the annual South African HorrorFest's lucky 7th year! It runs 26 October through 4 November.

Almost each of the exciting feature films and short films make their South African theatrical premieres. The Makabra Ensemble will also debut their Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde movie soundtrack performance, live to the screening of this 1920 silent classic.

In addition to the colourful audience Halloween dress-up event linked up with the live soundtrack show,...

A man is dead. (Bud is also absent from this episode.) Detective Sam Baker believed it could have been a mugging gone bad, but Megan later discovered that he had bled internally to death shortly after he had surgery. Convinced it was a questionable surgical practice, Megan makes baseless accusations in front former boss, old friend, and hospital administrator Gwen Baldwin (Carolyn McCormick). Now Dr. Hunt needed Dr. Kate Murphy's authority to find evidence and access to the staple gun used in the operation. Further investigation reveals equipment tampering. The urgency to shut down the hospital heightens when Megan realizes there is still two more defective staple guns unaccounted for. You've got to love Curtis for taking the initiative to have a fungus contamination found the tampered equipment tested.

Megan also had to overcome her fears of operating again, when she needed to cut open a man to save his life.

It's Friday night. That means an all new Law & Order: UK on BBC America. Here's the lowdown on tonight's episode, "Alesha." (Warning: this episode deals with issues of sexual assault.)

In this episode of Law & Order: UK, the last of its first series, things are about to get personal. "Alesha" is based on 1992's "Helpless," which gave the spotlight to Dr. Elizabeth Olivet (Carolyn McCormick). As you can gather by the title, its UK equivalent is a showcase for Freema Agyeman, who called it "the biggest challenge I've ever been faced with in my career." That should tell you how awesome of an episode this is, but I'm happy to add my contribution to its praises.You can check out the rest at Digital Airwaves, which has full coverage of Law & Order: UK from moment one. Don't miss out!

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Year: 2010Director: Patrick SteeleWriter: Patrick SteeleType of Horror: Supernatural ScareOut of 5 Stars (Bad, Ok, Good, Great, Awesome): 3 ½ If you were able to attend the Oklahoma Horror Film Festival here in Tulsa over Labor Day weekend, then you might have seen the supernatural feature-length film, ”True Nature”.Becky Pascal (Marianne Porter) is a normal college girl with an overprotective mother (Carolyn McCormick), a workaholic father (Reg Land) and a boyfriend that her parents don’t approve of her seeing (John Woodruff). However, her life becomes very...