“What if she would’ve gone and lived her fantasy?” writer-director Halina Reijn asks of Kidman’s character in the Stanley Kubrick film. Babygirlis a tale of sexual fantasy made real. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in ‘Eyes Wide Shut’.Getty Images The admission sends William spiraling, leading him down a dangerous road involving sex cults and murder. Getty Images “It’s about marriage; it’s about monogamy,” she says about both films. “What is monogamy and can you possess someone else or do you have to set them free?...

Never let anyone tell you that there’s only one way to win an acting Oscar. Case in point: our two guests on this week’s episode of The Awardist podcast. “I’ve always had that hunger,” the 32-year-old Robbie says. “I still have that hunger. How do I get a foot in the door? How do I make it to America? How do I get a plane ticket? I wanted to experience that....

Oscar winner Hurwitz reveals the surprising influences behind his frenetic score. The drama clocks in at a whopping three hours and change, but there exists an earlier four-hour cut. “Damien sent [the script] to me in fall of 2019,” Hurwitz recalls. Scott Garfield/Paramount; Presley Ann/FilmMagic For inspiration, the composer turned to some surprising places. “We knew we didn’t want ’20s jazz it’s just familiar,” he explains. “We’ve heard it a million times....

The Oscar winner had fallen ill, so his cast was charged with plugging his movie without him. “Tragically,” lamentsBrad Pitt, who plays veteran movie star Jack Conrad in the film. But you’re not going to get any of that because he’s not here." A film crew attempting to get the perfect shot in ‘Babylon’.Scott Garfield/Paramount When he is here, we all give him s—." Or maybe it was all part of the mastermind’s devious plan....

Paradise’s de facto therapist shares his thoughts on all of the night-one drama. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, this is your fifth season behind the bar. What’s on your must-pack list for Paradise? Wells Adams raises a glass on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’.ABC WELLS ADAMS:Listerine strips! You don’t want dragon breath when you’re going in for the big kiss. But most importantly, an open mind. So keep an open mind. The best relationships that have come out of Paradise are always the ones that no one could see coming....

Jesse Palmerwelcomes us to the Tealight Candle Thunderdome, where most of the season 8 Paradisians are gathered. OMG, did they seriously invite Salley? Yes, they did. Poor guy just has to stand there for hours.ABC Yes, they are. Important note: Rodney wins the Thunderdome audience applause-o-meter, followed closely by Genevieve. Palmer starts with Romeo, I guess just to verify he’s not being held hostage by Kira. Kira and Romeo.ABC “Blink twice if you’re doing okay,” says the host....

Batten down the hatches! There’s a tropical storm brewing on Tuesday’s episode ofBachelor in Paradise. “I checked my bags,” she said. Salley is not pleased.ABC “I got to the gate and I was like, ‘You know what? I can’t do it.'” Salley is met with mixed reactions. The Pizza King, Peter, is here!.ABC On the other, Wells told Shanae and Genevieve that Salley quitParadiseafter calling her ex-fiance at the airport....

It was a wild night in Paradise, rose lovers. That’s right: Split week has begun. Ashley and Jared are STILL HERE. Make it stop.ABC This experiment is a failure. It’s the day of the rose ceremony, and the men are preparing for the worst. “I did not think she’d leave,” he confesses to Wells. Jesse’s back!.ABC Mmm-hmm that’s how Paradise works, you doofus. The women, however, are feeling great. “I am not in my head, and it’s f—ing awesome,” says Genevieve....

Tonight on Paradise: breakups, a double date, and new faces. Welcome back to another sunny day in Paradise! Right from the get-go, the vibes at the cocktail party are very Not Okay. Kira has become Jane.ABC All of these are your own choices and your own decisions. He is his own undoing." On the opposite side of the beach, Jacob is living his best life. Happy birthday, Genevieve!.ABC Neither of them, however, pull out quite the stops like Kira....

Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell co-opted the reality nuptials with their own TV-nurtured love. Some couples think getting engaged at another couple’s wedding is romantic. Presumably, none of them had any huge relationship news to break during the broadcast. Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell at ‘Golden Bachelor’ wedding.James Clark/Disney C’mon, Palmer, like he was going to say no? And like Gerry said, it’s like, you know, we have such little time and…...

For the women, what do you think is the key to navigating such an awkward situation? I think the circumstances for navigating a two-on-one date are very different for everybody. Three words: The sausage wheel. Why does anyone go on reality TV???.ABC The Sausage Wheel is like an unwinnable carnival game. The Bachelortradition is not to be messed with, so I dont make these choices lightly. Focus on your own relationship with Joey!...

The host also shares his thoughts on Jess' surprise elimination and Jenn’s disgusting poutine recipe. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This week’s trip to Montreal allowed you to show off your fluency in French. How often do you have an opportunity to speak French in your day-to-day life? Our bilingual ‘Bachelor’ host in action.ABC JESSE PALMER:Id say twice a year. What impressed you the most about her conversation with Joey at dinner? How surprised were you that Joey sent Jess home early?...

Merkt first shared her diagnosis with fans last October. Hailey Merkt, a contestant onThe Bachelorseason 21, has died from leukemia. Hailey faced this journey with unimaginable strength, grace, and selflessness. Hailey Merkt on ‘The Bachelor’.Mitch Haaseth/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Hailey embraced life with an unmatched zest; her beautiful spirit has touched countless lives. Rest in peace, Hailey," the post read. Oh my gosh!!! Im so so sad to hear this wrote Raven Gates....