Lacey Chabert in new holiday movies – CBS News Watch CBS News “Queen of Hallmark Christmas” Lacey Chabert joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss her new holiday movie “Hot Frosty” and “The Christmas Quest,” her 15th Christmas movie. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reports. not … Read more
Engaging, yet baffling, contemporary drama Drowning Dry presents a non-linear portrait of two sisters, their marriage and children while depicting a family tragedy during a summer vacation. While the events unfold in a kaleidoscopic fashion, the narrative becomes quite clearer as the film ends. It’s the second feature from Lithuanian multi-hyphenate writer Lorinas Pareša, who … Read more
The Palm Springs International Film Awards will honor Edward Berger’s Catholic drama “Conclave” with the Ensemble Performance Award on Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which runs Jan. 2-13. Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Lucien Msmaty are expected to be in attendance to receive the award. “Conclave is a thought-provoking … Read more
Twisting holiday traditions in irreverently welcome ways, “Hot Frosty” director Jerry Ciccoretti and writer Russell Heinlein redesign the look and feel of the familiar show made of snow. Their story centers on a wannabe widow who magically turns a snowman into a giant piece of cloth, and balances its sillier aspects with a poignant sense … Read more
Will “Red One,” a Christmas action comedy in which Dwayne Johnson plays Santa’s security chief, bring a boon to theaters at the box office? The film, produced by Amazon MGM, is targeting $30 million to $35 million from 4,032 locations in its first weekend of release. Independent tracking services are mixed, suggesting that “Red One” … Read more
Dancer Judith Jamison dies at the age of 81 – CBS News Watch CBS News Judith Jameson, the celebrated dancer who became artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81 years old. Chanel Cole takes a look back at her legacy. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
Magical realism meets a grand family saga in “Pedro Páramo,” the directorial debut of cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto. As the man responsible for the lighting and photography of countless iconic films — including “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Brokeback Mountain” — Prieto turns his keen attention to one of Mexico’s most influential novels. A … Read more
In November 2015, a horrific violent crime occurred in the impoverished Jebel Mghila region of Tunisia. A jihadist group attacked two young shepherds, killing one and forcing the survivor to carry a bloody message to his family. This real-life case inspired Lotfi Ashour’s harrowing drama “The Red Road,” which was screened as part of the … Read more
Paul Reiser returns to the world of stand-up comedy with his first comedy special in over 30 years – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of “Mad About You” and “Stranger Things.” He returns to stand-up with “Life, Death, and Rice Pudding,” his first special in over 30 years. … Read more
It may not get much praise, but Gladiator II, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s stunning Ancient Rome, may be as good a film as we thought it would be. Written by David Scarpa (“Napoleon”) and directed by Scott (who, at 86, has not lost his touch for the peacock-fest of bloodthirsty audiences), the film is … Read more