‘Hillbilly Elegy’ review: Hollywood bungles an important American story

Helen Mirren takes pride in having dual citizenship in Great Britain and in America.

Maude Apatow and Angus Cloud play fan-favorite characters Lexi and Fex on Euphoria and it seems they’re just as close in real-life as their characters are on the show!

J. Kim Murphy Jamal Edwards, a major figure in the British music industry known for founding the music platform SBTV, which helped popularize grime and launch several major musicians, died Sunday. He was 31 years old.Edwards’ death was reported by the BBC on Sunday evening after the publication confirmed with Edwards’ company.

A 911 call for help from the home of HBO’s The White Lotus star Alexandra Daddario resulted in the arrest of a Colorado man carrying a handgun.

Loose Women co-star Brenda Edward's son' Jamal Edwards, died aged 31. Reports emerged this evening that the author who was awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours list in 2014 for his work in music and his business, died unexpectedly according to his friends.After news broke, Denise shared to Twitter her condolences: "My heart aches for my friend Brenda."I can’t bear it.

"It's so f*****g weird. I've been sat on the tube and people have started filming me."He continued to explain: "I don't want to be like, 'poor f*****g celebrities', that is not what I'm trying to say."I'm very happy and privileged and all of that."But I think this thing of having cameras everywhere is something we need to sort out."Or maybe I'm just old."Unlike other actors, the star likes to keep his life very private, especially when it comes to his family.He has been married to his wife Yvonne McGuinness since 2004, having met at one of his rock band's shows in 1996.The pair now share two children together, Malachy and Aran.With not much known about their relationship, Cillian gave fans a little glimpse into family life in a rare admission.He told the publication: "We cook, we watch movies, we listen to music."I was vegetarian for a long time then I relapsed and now I've relapsed back to vegetarianism."My wife is, too.

Jada Pinkett Smith has reunited with Queen Latifah.The 50-year-old actress took to Instagram on Sunday to share two shots alongside Latifah, 51, ahead of her upcoming appearance on The Equalizer next week.The Red Table Talk star shared the images of herself to her 11 million followers posed with Latifah on the set of the crime drama, writing, '@queenlatifah x Jada = Trouble!' with a happy emoji accompanying the post. The latest:Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, has reunited with Queen Latifah, 51, with an appearance on the CBS crime dramaThe Equalizer set to air later this monthIn one shot, Pinkett Smith donned a textured black leather jacket while Latifah wore a black leather coat over an olive green top and black pants with a face mask.In the second shot, Pinkett Smith wore a pink athletic jacket with maroon stripes down the arm and an off-white knit cap, while Latifah wore a blue and white knit sweater.

She'll be playing Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming film adaptation of the Wicked musical.And Ariana Grande prepared for her new role as she checked out the Broadway show in New York City on Saturday night.The songstress, 28, was spotted leaving the performance in a strapless satin top and matching bubble gum pink coat, which slid down her arms casually. Doing her research! Ariana Grande was spotted attending a Broadway production of Wicked in NYC on SaturdayThe beauty put on a head-turning display as she left the show with a Wicked baseball cap propped over her high ponytail and a matching pink surgical-style mask.She accessorized the look with a beaded Chanel necklace which cascaded down her chest.

Tom Holland's new film, Uncharted, is taking thePresidents Day Weekend box office by the storm as it earns $51million in just four days.The Sony Pictures production was released on February 18 and is based on the iconic Uncharted video game series. Holland stars as memorable hero Nathan Drake.Meanwhile Dog, starring Channing Tatum and produced by MGM/UAR, proved to be another box office hit, earning $18million, per Deadline.

Kim Kardashian was spotted spending some quality time with her kidsat Sky Zone In Van Nuys on Sunday.The 41-year-old reality star was seen exiting the indoor trampoline park through the back door and had daughtersNorth, eight, Chicago, four, and son Psalm, two in tow.The Keeping Up with the Kardashian's star and her kids - whom she shares with ex-husband Kanye West - were surrounded had a squad of security with them for the fun weekend outing. Quality time: Kim Kardashian was spotted spending some quality time with her kids at Sky Zone In Van Nuys on SundayThe dark-haired beauty was dressed down for the outing, sporting a light jean jacket and oversized black sunglasses shielding her eyes from the sun.

22-time Grammy winner Kanye 'Ye' West is giving his American fans another opportunity to hear his 11th studio album Donda 2 following backlash over making them pay over $200 for his exclusive Stem Player.AMC Theatres announced Sunday that they'll livestream the 44-year-old rapper-designer's Donda Experience concert/listening party this Tuesday in IMAX theaters across 15 cities.Audiences will get to catch all of the action happening at Kanye's first-ever performance of the record at LoanDepot Park in Miami where Florida fans shelled out between $95 and $1,100 for tickets. Cinematic: 22-time Grammy winner Kanye 'Ye' West is giving his American fans another opportunity to hear his 11th studio album Donda 2 following backlash over making them pay over $200 for his exclusive Stem Player Check website for availability: AMC Theatres announced Sunday that they'll livestream the 44-year-old rapper-designer's Donda Experience concert/listening party this Tuesday in IMAX theaters across 15 cities'Kanye is one of the most ambitious and groundbreaking artists of our time,' IMAX Entertainment president Megan Colligan said in a statement.'And we are grateful for the opportunity to again share his genius with his loyal fans across the country.' Fans unable to make it to Miami or to one of the 15 other cities will be forced to stream Donda 2 on West's Stem Player, which costs $214.50 total with shipping.The Atlanta-born hip-hop star claimed on Saturday that he earned '$2,227,012.05' in the first 24 hours the Yeezy tech gadget was on sale.

She's back home in Los Angeles after a trip to the Big Apple to take in some shows during New York Fashion Week.And on Sunday, Kate Hudson showed off her style even as she opted for comfort as she took a walk with fiancé Danny Fujikawa.The actress, 42, bundled up in a charcoal gray turtleneck sweater and matching sweatpants as she headed out make-up free. Stylish comfort: Kate Hudson stepped out for a Sunday stroll in LA bundled up in a charcoal gray turtleneck sweater and matching sweatpantsKate paired her outfit with patterned socks and embellished designer flats.Her blonde hair was styled with a slight off-center parting and fell loose around her shoulders.

To win an Oscar, an actor needs an Oscar Scene. It’s the moment — perhaps one of a few moments — that stands out above all the others, encapsulating what it is that makes a particular performance special.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticEXCLUSIVE: Isaac Powell, the star of Ivo van Howe’s 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story, has joined the cast of Universal’s Dear Evan Hansen. The project will mark Powell’s feature film debut.Powell will play high school jock Rhys in the feature adaptation of the six-time Tony winning Broadway musical. He joins a cast that includes Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Amandla Stenberg, Danny Pino, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan, DeMarius Copes and Gerald Caesar.

You know what working from home makes me miss? Water coolers. If Hollywood still gathered in offices and writers rooms, one of the hottest topics around those coolers today would be authentic storytelling onscreen.

Hillbilly Elegy is here to remind you: These people are actors! Of course they know how to appear sane on television! They surely will do anything if they think they'll get an award.Amy Adams has been nominated for an Oscar six times, only to watch someone else win it. Glenn Close has done that dance seven times.

Positioned as a from-the-trenches commentary on “economic anxiety,” Ron Howard’s adaptation of J.D. Vance’s bestseller is just another tired, flavorless addiction melodrama.

It’s a sign of the times that the incredibly prolific Clint Eastwood will not release a film that qualifies for the current 2021 Oscar season. His spirit, however, is present in Ron Howard’s disappointing “Hillbilly Elegy,” which pulled the curtain back on reviews and reactions today.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic“It didn’t start with her.” That’s the most penetrating thing said about Bev (Amy Adams), the frazzled maternal trainwreck who makes everyone’s life miserable in Ron Howard’s “Hillbilly Elegy.” Bev is a parasite, an addict, a narcissist, and a desperate user of others, notably her own family. In a word, she’s a mess.

Clayton Davis In a time where the world is as polarized as ever, there seems to be a yearning to show oppression in all cultures. With Black Lives Matter gaining significant traction, a film about a caucasian venture capitalist’s upbringing doesn’t feel exactly well-timed in our climate.

Having not seen the film, “Hillbilly Elegy,” and only watching the trailer, it’s clear that Ron Howard’s new drama starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close is a clear Oscar front-runner. The trailer features extreme emotions from two incredible actresses bringing their A-game, as well as highlighting some pretty great, subtle visual effects to make these beautiful women look, well, rough.