While the French film critics created and championed the auteur theory celebrating cinema as a medium dominated by directors, television has been perceived more primarily as the domain of writers and producers and even stars, going back to Gertrude Berg and Lucy & Desi, from Rod Serling and Norman Lear to David Chase and Matthew Weiner (both of whom directed their respective shows) and Aaron Sorkin (who did not). Just as the auteur theory was a reductive way to approach the collaborative process of filmmaking, those conversations negating directors and cinematographers and other technical craftspeople as key players in the…
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Michael Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat Finding Nemo (Photo Credit: Instagram) Michael has still been making news at the box office with its stronghold domestically and worldwide. It is on track to cross the $950 million milestone at the worldwide box office. The Jaafar Jackson starrer movie is on track to beat another Disney classic, Finding Nemo, at the worldwide box office. It is aiming to beat Oppenheimer as the all-time highest-grossing biopic worldwide, and on its way, it is devouring some classics, including this Disney movie. Michael at the worldwide box office It is the second-highest-grossing film of…
Image Credit: GC Images Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker walked their first red carpet together in over two years this past weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival, and they did it the only way they know how. Fingers laced. Bodies turned in. Whispering like nobody else was in the room. Cue the internet. Within hours, the comments rolled in. Obsessed. Cringe. Enmeshed. And the favorite buzzword of every armchair therapist with a TikTok account: codependent. Two years is an eternity in celebrity time. They had a high-risk pregnancy, a terrifying fetal surgery, a new baby, a blended family the size…
The Young & The Restless Spoilers (Photo Credit: X) Key Takeaways Phyllis gets her hands on important information Victoria shares her thoughts with Claire Sienna targets Audra after seeing her closeness with Noah The previous episode of The Young and the Restless saw Victor laying down the law with Matt Clark. On the other hand, Victoria worried about Nikki’s health and tried to convince her to get a checkup with a doctor. And last but not least, Phyllis hit Cane where it hurt in her plans for revenge. Y&R Spoilers (Friday, June 19, 2026): Episode #13403 Phyllis Gets Key Intel…
The TV world is mourning the death of James Burrows, the legendary comedy director and producer. Burrows, 85, died Friday, his family said in a statement: “For more than five decades, Burrows was one of the most influential and beloved directors in television history. As a legendary director, mentor and creative force, he helped shape generations of comedy and brought immeasurable joy to audiences around the world.” Burrows was one of the most prolific and revered comedy directors in TV history. He helmed every episode of Will & Grace (both its original run and the 2017-20 revival) and 236 of…
The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers (Photo Credit: CBS) Key Takeaways Shauna has a bold proposal for Bill Brooke is excited to celebrate the future Hope continues to be worried about her secrets The previous episode of The Bold and the Beautiful saw Sheila reveal her true motive when she asked Taylor to ensure she could meet her son and grandchildren if she wanted her to sign the divorce papers. And lastly, Dylan had a new boss at Forrester, and it was Electra. B&B Spoilers (Friday, June 19, 2026): Episode #9803 Wyatt & Shauna’s Proposal For Bill Now that Wyatt…
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences does not give out an Emmy for most profligate depiction of substance abuse, but if it did, there would be at least three strong contenders this year. Season three of HBO’s Euphoria depicted Rue and Faye choking down Vaseline-coated balloons of fentanyl. Season two of Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors followed the “eight-ball episode” from last year with shady billionaire Owen Ashe’s (a wonderfully bipolar James Marsden) consumption of ketamine, MDMA and blow, as well as a whole lot of single-malt Scotch and other high-end liquors tossed back by the cast. (Hamm’s…
Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Day 7 Update! (Photo Credit: Instagram) Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina starrer Main Vaapas Aaunga is finally picking up the desired momentum at the Indian box office. After a lukewarm start, positive word of mouth is finally translating into footfall. Scroll below for the day 7 report. Concludes first week in theatres! According to estimates, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected 2.2 crore on day 7. It recorded its second-highest single day after Sunday, which had brought in 2.5 crore. Imtiaz Ali’s film had opened to positive reviews, but it is finally towards the end of…
James Burrows, the 11-time Emmy Award winner and prolific television director known for his Midas touch when it came to sitcoms, has died. He was 85. Burrows, who co-created Cheers and helmed all 246 episodes of Will & Grace during its two runs, died on Friday, his family confirmed in a statement to People: “We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family. For more than five decades, Burrows was one of the most influential and beloved directors in television history. As a legendary director, mentor, and creative…
Deool Band 2 Box Office Collection Day 29 (Photo Credit: Instagram) Pravin Tarde’s devotional drama, Deool Band 2, has successfully completed four weeks in theatres. Starring Snehal Tarde and Mohan Joshi, the Marathi film is set to touch the 70 crore mark. Scroll below for the day 29 report! Deool Band 2 Box Office Collection Day 29 According to estimates, Deool Band 2 collected 35 lakh on day 29. It has maintained a rock-steady hold, despite running in its fourth week. Mind you, there’s also considerable competition from Tumbadchi Manjula. The total box office collection in India has reached 69.97…