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Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal recreate ‘When Harry Met Sally’ deli orgasm scene
Yes! Yes! Yes! Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal have reunited to recreate the iconic deli orgasm scene from 'When Harry Met Sally' as part of a new Super Bowl ad.
Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal recreate ‘When Harry Met Sally’ deli orgasm scene
Yes! Yes! Yes! Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal have reunited to recreate the iconic deli orgasm scene from 'When Harry Met Sally' as part of a new Super Bowl ad.ew.com
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Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal recreate ‘When Harry Met Sally’ deli orgasm scene
Yes! Yes! Yes! Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal have reunited to recreate the iconic deli orgasm scene from 'When Harry Met Sally' as part of a new Super Bowl ad.
my girl getting the bag for one line.
And she was talking to me.
Inside Jessica Alba's bizarre 1996 kidnapping case
At the age of just 15, Fantastic Four actress Jessica was kidnapped whilst filming the television series Flipper in Australia in the spring of 1996 - and the case has never been solved.
This ’90s Cult Classic Movie Is Getting a Sequel
Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow will also serve as executive producers on the project.
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, Oscars comments
'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over resurfaced tweets about race and religion, amid new comments about fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres that some questioned as violating campaign rules.
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, quotes about fellow Oscar nominee
While EW has learned that Gascón's comments about Fernanda Torres do not go against Academy campaign guidelines, alleged resurfaced posts drew ire on X.By Joey Nolfi
Published on January 30, 2025 06:09PM EST
Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo:
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As Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón caused a stir — and speculation that she'd broken campaign rules in the Oscars race — over recent quotes about digital campaign tactics related to fellow Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres, she now faces backlash over past social media posts that have resurfaced online.
In a Jan. 21 Spanish-language interview with international publication Folha de S. Paulo, Gascón — the first-ever openly trans person nominated for an acting Oscar — praised Brazilian I'm Still Here star Torres as a "wonderful woman" who "deserves all the recognition in this world," before highlighting what Gascón felt was a "social media team that works around all these people trying to discredit other people's work," according to an independent translation by Entertainment Weekly.
"To highlight the work of one person you don't need to destroy the work of others. At no time have I seen anyone speaking badly of Fernanda Torres or Fernanda Torres' film," Gascón said. "But on the other hand I see [many] people who work in Fernanda Torres' environment who speak badly of me and Emilia Pérez, I think that says more about them and their film than mine."
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón makes Oscars history as first trans woman nominated in acting category
In a follow-up statement provided to EW via email through Emilia Pérez distributor Netflix, Gascón clarified that she's "an enormous fan of Fernanda Torres" and was not making accusations toward the actress or her team.
"In my recent comments, I was referencing the toxicity and violent hate speech on social media that I sadly continue to experience. Fernanda has been a wonderful ally, and no one directly associated with her has been anything but supportive and hugely generous," the statement reads.
Still, many social media users speculated that the segment from Gascón's Folha de S. Paulo's interview violated the Academy's official regulations regarding campaigns and film promotion. EW has since learned that Gascón's comments didn't violate such regulations that stipulate "members, motion picture companies, and individuals directly associated with an eligible motion picture should be mindful of the impact their public communications may directly or indirectly have on the promotion of a motion picture, performance, or achievement, as well as the awards process" — including sharing "misleading or false information about a motion picture, performance, or achievement."
Fernanda Torres in 'I'm Still Here'.
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Just as the dust was settling on that controversy Thursday morning, screenshots of controversial posts from Gascón's X account were shared by writer Sarah Hagi. The posts — some of which appear to have been deleted and EW was not able to independently verify — included language that disparaged Islam, including a 2016 post that read "Islam is becoming a hotbed of infection for humanity that urgently needs to be cured," according to a translation included in the screengrab.
According to a Google-provided translation of another post from 2021 that still up, Gascón wrote: "The West should ban Islam and any political or religious manifestation that violates human rights and universal values. Paradoxically, there is no other way to enforce rules than to have rules and enforce them." A threaded post continued, "Obviously, I will never defend Islam or any religion. They all try to destroy human rights in favor of their stupid beliefs without sense or reason, ALL OF THEM. Human beings are imbeciles by nature and religions are proof of that. STOP RELIGIONS."
Variety reports that in other since-deleted tweets, Gascón made troubling comments about the murder of George Floyd, diversity at the Oscars, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
"More and more the #Oscars are looking like a ceremony for independent and protest films, I didn’t know if I was watching an Afro-Korean festival, a Black Lives Matter demonstration or the 8M,” Gascón purportedly wrote in 2021 per Variety. “Apart from that, an ugly, ugly gala.”
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EW has reached out to representatives for the Academy, Gascón, I'm Still Here, and Netflix for comment.
Outside of recent ire she drew online, Gascón blazed a trail throughout the current awards race thanks to her role in the 2024 musical thriller Emilia Pérez, in which she stars as a crime lord who builds a new life as a transgender woman while enlisting a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) to help her disappear from the lives of her children and wife (Selena Gomez). On Oscar nominations morning, Best Actress contender Gascón became the first openly trans woman to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category.
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, Oscars comments
'Emilia Perez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over resurfaced tweets about race and religion, amid new comments about fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres that some questioned as violating campaign rules.
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón stokes controversy over past social media posts, quotes about fellow Oscar nominee
While EW has learned that Gascón's comments about Fernanda Torres do not go against Academy campaign guidelines, alleged resurfaced posts drew ire on X.
By Joey Nolfi
Published on January 30, 2025 06:09PM EST
Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo:
PAGE 114 - WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS - PATHÉ FILMS - FRANCE 2 CINÉMA
As Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón caused a stir — and speculation that she'd broken campaign rules in the Oscars race — over recent quotes about digital campaign tactics related to fellow Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres, she now faces backlash over past social media posts that have resurfaced online.
In a Jan. 21 Spanish-language interview with international publication Folha de S. Paulo, Gascón — the first-ever openly trans person nominated for an acting Oscar — praised Brazilian I'm Still Here star Torres as a "wonderful woman" who "deserves all the recognition in this world," before highlighting what Gascón felt was a "social media team that works around all these people trying to discredit other people's work," according to an independent translation by Entertainment Weekly.
"To highlight the work of one person you don't need to destroy the work of others. At no time have I seen anyone speaking badly of Fernanda Torres or Fernanda Torres' film," Gascón said. "But on the other hand I see [many] people who work in Fernanda Torres' environment who speak badly of me and Emilia Pérez, I think that says more about them and their film than mine."
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón makes Oscars history as first trans woman nominated in acting category
In a follow-up statement provided to EW via email through Emilia Pérez distributor Netflix, Gascón clarified that she's "an enormous fan of Fernanda Torres" and was not making accusations toward the actress or her team.
"In my recent comments, I was referencing the toxicity and violent hate speech on social media that I sadly continue to experience. Fernanda has been a wonderful ally, and no one directly associated with her has been anything but supportive and hugely generous," the statement reads.
Still, many social media users speculated that the segment from Gascón's Folha de S. Paulo's interview violated the Academy's official regulations regarding campaigns and film promotion. EW has since learned that Gascón's comments didn't violate such regulations that stipulate "members, motion picture companies, and individuals directly associated with an eligible motion picture should be mindful of the impact their public communications may directly or indirectly have on the promotion of a motion picture, performance, or achievement, as well as the awards process" — including sharing "misleading or false information about a motion picture, performance, or achievement."
Fernanda Torres in 'I'm Still Here'.
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Just as the dust was settling on that controversy Thursday morning, screenshots of controversial posts from Gascón's X account were shared by writer Sarah Hagi. The posts — some of which appear to have been deleted and EW was not able to independently verify — included language that disparaged Islam, including a 2016 post that read "Islam is becoming a hotbed of infection for humanity that urgently needs to be cured," according to a translation included in the screengrab.
According to a Google-provided translation of another post from 2021 that still up, Gascón wrote: "The West should ban Islam and any political or religious manifestation that violates human rights and universal values. Paradoxically, there is no other way to enforce rules than to have rules and enforce them." A threaded post continued, "Obviously, I will never defend Islam or any religion. They all try to destroy human rights in favor of their stupid beliefs without sense or reason, ALL OF THEM. Human beings are imbeciles by nature and religions are proof of that. STOP RELIGIONS."
Variety reports that in other since-deleted tweets, Gascón made troubling comments about the murder of George Floyd, diversity at the Oscars, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
"More and more the #Oscars are looking like a ceremony for independent and protest films, I didn’t know if I was watching an Afro-Korean festival, a Black Lives Matter demonstration or the 8M,” Gascón purportedly wrote in 2021 per Variety. “Apart from that, an ugly, ugly gala.”
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EW has reached out to representatives for the Academy, Gascón, I'm Still Here, and Netflix for comment.
Outside of recent ire she drew online, Gascón blazed a trail throughout the current awards race thanks to her role in the 2024 musical thriller Emilia Pérez, in which she stars as a crime lord who builds a new life as a transgender woman while enlisting a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) to help her disappear from the lives of her children and wife (Selena Gomez). On Oscar nominations morning, Best Actress contender Gascón became the first openly trans woman to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category.
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Releases Statement Of Apology
Embattled Over Caustic Tweets, 'Emilia Perez' Star Karla Sofia Gascon Releases Statement Of Apology
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Reese Witherspoon says a famous British actress ended their friendship after being roasted
Reese Witherspoon says her friendship with a 'very serious' British actress was ruined over an ill-timed roast at a 'classy' awards show: 'It haunts me.'
Why Didn’t Netflix Check Karla Sofía Gascón’s Twitter History?
As Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar campaign derails due to racist tweets, the industry wonders: How did Netflix not check her post history?
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Why Karla Sofía Gascón’s Twitter Scandal Spells Trouble for the Oscars Ceremony
The 'Emilia Pérez' star has years' worth of bigoted tweets. Oscar season has radically changed
variety.com
Why Didn’t Netflix Check Karla Sofía Gascón’s Twitter History?
As Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar campaign derails due to racist tweets, the industry wonders: How did Netflix not check her post history?
Why Karla Sofía Gascón’s Twitter Scandal Spells Trouble for the Oscars Ceremony
The 'Emilia Pérez' star has years' worth of bigoted tweets. Oscar season has radically changed
Reese Witherspoon says a famous British actress ended their friendship after being roasted
Reese Witherspoon says her friendship with a 'very serious' British actress was ruined over an ill-timed roast at a 'classy' awards show: 'It haunts me.'
Reese Witherspoon Fans Name Actress Who ‘Doesn’t Like’ Her
Witherspoon provided just enough detail to point internet sleuths in the right direction.
Sex, Robots, and Horror: Get Excited for ‘Companion’
It’s not a bad movie by any means, but the ideas about technology in director Drew Hancock’s thriller don’t hold up.
Companion
I must say, this has been a good January for me. I was pleasantly surprised by a lot of these movies. I wasn't touching and giving that Mel Gibson movie a dollar. I also decided not to see Wolf Man. I saw way too many bad movies in 2024, and need to stop wasting my time.
The less you know about this the better, the only thing I knew was that it was getting good reviews and the most basic detail. The final trailer I hear is a spoiler.
It's a fun and rather simple movie. It gives you a few twist to stop it from being predictable. Dennis Quad's kid and the Heretic chick did a good job.
The friend group seems mismatched, but it's a solid movie deserving of a watch. It could have leaned more into the R. It was a little inconsistent.
I must say, this has been a good January for me. I was pleasantly surprised by a lot of these movies. I wasn't touching and giving that Mel Gibson movie a dollar. I also decided not to see Wolf Man. I saw way too many bad movies in 2024, and need to stop wasting my time.
The less you know about this the better, the only thing I knew was that it was getting good reviews and the most basic detail. The final trailer I hear is a spoiler.
It's a fun and rather simple movie. It gives you a few twist to stop it from being predictable. Dennis Quad's kid and the Heretic chick did a good job.
The friend group seems mismatched, but it's a solid movie deserving of a watch. It could have leaned more into the R. It was a little inconsistent.
Anthony Mackie Is Captain America Now. How About That?
His résumé includes indelible performances like ‘Half Nelson.’ ‘8 Mile.’ ‘The Hurt Locker.’ He’s been Spike Lee’s muse (twice) and has worked with dozens of legends. With ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ he’ll lead the MCU’s next decade. So why is recognition just coming now?
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Metacritic aggregates music, game, tv, and movie reviews from the leading critics. Only Metacritic.com uses METASCORES, which let you know at a glance how each item was reviewed.
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Karla Sofía Gascón Breaks Down Repeatedly in Hour-Long TV Interview: “I Am Not a Racist”
By turns tearful and defiant, the 'Emilia Pérez' star told CNN en Español that controversial past tweets, which have thrown her Oscar campaign into disarray, were intentionally misrepresented and in some cases fabricated in a effort to scuttle her awards chances.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Box Office: ‘Dog Man’ Barks Loudly in Near-Record January Opening for an Animated Film, ‘Companion’ Also Impresses
From DreamWorks Animation and Universal, 'Dog Man' further confirms the booming family marketplace.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
*kids loved dog man
What’s the Difference Between Dracula and Nosferatu?
Only one of these vamps can be killed by sunlight.
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20 Things You Might Not Have Known About ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.
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Companion
PRAISE: Ever since the 2013 movie HER writers of TV shows and movies have been expanding on the idea of having A.I or an android as a lover and a friend. Will people accept it,will the android stay even if it became self aware ? In this movie Iris (Sophie Thatcher) the companion and Josh (Jack Quaid)ride into the sunset for a nice weekend with friends but soon nice goes to nasty. The cast including Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen, Rupert Friend all do very well with their roles. Thatcher and Quaid are the standouts as their loving relationship keeps evolving throughout the movie. I liked how the layers were pulled back on what I thought occurred between the characters. I enjoyed how so many tropes were played with about androids and AI. Self awareness, usefulness and when that usefulness starts to thin out. Good twists and turns are provided that I actually didn't see coming. The movie is not overly gory but it has one of the most unique kills I've ever seen in a movie.
PROBLEMS: I wish the movie had gone back to a certain action that was going to take place at the beginning of the movie it felt like a loose end. There were some moments that just felt like basic thriller paths.
Scale of 1 to 10 an 8
PRAISE: Ever since the 2013 movie HER writers of TV shows and movies have been expanding on the idea of having A.I or an android as a lover and a friend. Will people accept it,will the android stay even if it became self aware ? In this movie Iris (Sophie Thatcher) the companion and Josh (Jack Quaid)ride into the sunset for a nice weekend with friends but soon nice goes to nasty. The cast including Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen, Rupert Friend all do very well with their roles. Thatcher and Quaid are the standouts as their loving relationship keeps evolving throughout the movie. I liked how the layers were pulled back on what I thought occurred between the characters. I enjoyed how so many tropes were played with about androids and AI. Self awareness, usefulness and when that usefulness starts to thin out. Good twists and turns are provided that I actually didn't see coming. The movie is not overly gory but it has one of the most unique kills I've ever seen in a movie.
PROBLEMS: I wish the movie had gone back to a certain action that was going to take place at the beginning of the movie it felt like a loose end. There were some moments that just felt like basic thriller paths.
Scale of 1 to 10 an 8
Benedict Cumberbatch had to apologize 'a lot' for nonbinary 'Zoolander 2' character
Benedict Cumberbatch listened and learned after receiving 'a lot' of criticism for his role as a nonbinary model in 'Zoolander 2' and says he 'probably wouldn't do that again now.'
Benedict Cumberbatch had to apologize 'a lot' for nonbinary 'Zoolander 2' character
Benedict Cumberbatch listened and learned after receiving 'a lot' of criticism for his role as a nonbinary model in 'Zoolander 2' and says he 'probably wouldn't do that again now.'
#Cancel CucumberBatch
Mikey Madison reveals why she didn't have an intimacy coordinator
She spoke to BBC Woman's Hour about playing the titular main character, nicknamed Ani - a stripper from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn - who spontaneously marries an immature oligarch.
Barry Michael Cooper, 'New Jack City' Writer, Dead at 66
Writer and producer Barry Michael Cooper has died in Baltimore, Maryland ... TMZ has learned.
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Writer and producer Barry Michael Cooper has died in Baltimore, Maryland ... TMZ has learned.
Cooper wrote a series of iconic 1990s movies, including "New Jack City," starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock ... "Above The Rim," starring Tupac Shakur ... and "Sugar Hill." He also produced the 2017-2019 TV series "She's Gotta Have It," based on the Spike Lee film of the same name.
Ke Huy Quan Reunites with Goonies Costars -- And Would Be 'So Happy' to Do a Sequel (Exclusive)
The Goonies reunited 40 years later for Quan's hand and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theater, where he said "to on another Goonies adventure with my fellow Goonies" would "be amazing."
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard Disavows Karla Sofía Gascón But Stands Up For Film In Crucial Awards Weekend: Q&A
'Emilia Pérez' director Jacques Audiard says he is disappointed with Karla Sofía Gascón’s behavior as awards season ramps up. Read the Deadline Q&A.
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Babygirl
PRAISE: A Character being seduced in a movie is definitely nothing new but Writer and Director Halina Reijn definitely infuses some new life into some well worn tropes as business woman,wife and mother Romy (Nicole Kidman),finds herself on the seductive path of intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson). I liked how Romy is presented at the start of the film. I could see her desire,being unsatisfied sexually making her fall into a well of seduction very easy. She's drawn in by the control Samuel wants to take of her. Turning her no's into quick yeses. So many moments click between Kidman and Dickinson it's incredible to watch the two in their scenes together and not just the erotic ones. I loved the moments that displayed Romys regret and desire simultaneously. Dickinson wears such a poker face and his character chooses so many angles i really didn't know what his endgame was until the end.I admire the commitment both actors had to their roles and the trust they highly likely had to have between each other. Reijn captures all the nastiness that can spring from an affair. As Romys husband Jacob,Antonio Banderas definitely is given a great moment to shine and Sophie Wilde as Esme is also given a powerful and realistic moment. I couldn't help but think about the 1986 movie 9½ Weeks while watching this and that's a huge compliment.
PROBLEMS: I couldn't get on board with how casual a character was about doing something especially with the scene that came before it. Actually there was a casual vibe between multiple characters that just didn't ring true to me.
Scale of 1 to 10 an 8½
PRAISE: A Character being seduced in a movie is definitely nothing new but Writer and Director Halina Reijn definitely infuses some new life into some well worn tropes as business woman,wife and mother Romy (Nicole Kidman),finds herself on the seductive path of intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson). I liked how Romy is presented at the start of the film. I could see her desire,being unsatisfied sexually making her fall into a well of seduction very easy. She's drawn in by the control Samuel wants to take of her. Turning her no's into quick yeses. So many moments click between Kidman and Dickinson it's incredible to watch the two in their scenes together and not just the erotic ones. I loved the moments that displayed Romys regret and desire simultaneously. Dickinson wears such a poker face and his character chooses so many angles i really didn't know what his endgame was until the end.I admire the commitment both actors had to their roles and the trust they highly likely had to have between each other. Reijn captures all the nastiness that can spring from an affair. As Romys husband Jacob,Antonio Banderas definitely is given a great moment to shine and Sophie Wilde as Esme is also given a powerful and realistic moment. I couldn't help but think about the 1986 movie 9½ Weeks while watching this and that's a huge compliment.
PROBLEMS: I couldn't get on board with how casual a character was about doing something especially with the scene that came before it. Actually there was a casual vibe between multiple characters that just didn't ring true to me.
Scale of 1 to 10 an 8½
Babygirl
PRAISE: A Character being seduced in a movie is definitely nothing new but Writer and Director Halina Reijn definitely infuses some new life into some well worn tropes as business woman,wife and mother Romy (Nicole Kidman),finds herself on the seductive path of intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson). I liked how Romy is presented at the start of the film. I could see her desire,being unsatisfied sexually making her fall into a well of seduction very easy. She's drawn in by the control Samuel wants to take of her. Turning her no's into quick yeses. So many moments click between Kidman and Dickinson it's incredible to watch the two in their scenes together and not just the erotic ones. I loved the moments that displayed Romys regret and desire simultaneously. Dickinson wears such a poker face and his character chooses so many angles i really didn't know what his endgame was until the end.I admire the commitment both actors had to their roles and the trust they highly likely had to have between each other. Reijn captures all the nastiness that can spring from an affair. As Romys husband Jacob,Antonio Banderas definitely is given a great moment to shine and Sophie Wilde as Esme is also given a powerful and realistic moment. I couldn't help but think about the 1986 movie 9½ Weeks while watching this and that's a huge compliment.
PROBLEMS: I couldn't get on board with how casual a character was about doing something especially with the scene that came before it. Actually there was a casual vibe between multiple characters that just didn't ring true to me.
Scale of 1 to 10 an 8½
Excellent review