In 'Sentimental Value,' art imitates life and vice versa
NEW YORK (AP) — Joachim Trier's “Sentimental Value" builds its emotional power subtly through scenes that, like much of the acclaimed Danish-Norwegian filmmaker’s filmography, pulse with the rhythm of life. By the time the film reaches its crescendo, a simple exchange of looks is enough to leave you stirred to your core. The film, starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, is one of the most acclaimed of the year partly because it's so much about the intermingling of life and art, and how each enriches the other. Neon, which backed the Oscar-winner “Anora,” is hoping “Sentimental Value” can likewise be a major awards contender.
Bad Company, one of rock's supergroups, pushes the doors open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Company singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers treasures one of his last phone calls with guitarist Mick Ralphs. He shared the news that they had been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke are the last surviving original members of the British supergroup. They will be part of the celebrations on Saturday. Bad Company, formed in 1973, crafted hits like “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Can’t Get Enough.” The induction comes weeks after a tribute album release. Rodgers feels honored to join legends like Otis Redding in the Hall of Fame.
'Predator: Badlands' sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The seventh “Predator” film takes the franchise to new places by sticking its two stars together. “Predator: Badlands” opens Friday. It features Elle Fanning as a broken android who rides on the back of a young Predator played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and makes common cause with the killer. Director Dan Trachtenberg says there were many inspirations for the film, but the central concept comes from C-3PO strapped to Chewbacca's back in “The Empire Strikes Back.” “Predator: Badlands” is the first real foray into sci-fi for the 27-year-old Fanning and one of the first films of any kind for the 24-year-old Schuster-Koloamatangi.
NBC's 'Stumble' is a mockumentary about a cheer team with plenty of tumbling runs and heart
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's new comedy series “Stumble” offers a humorous look at the competitive world of cheerleading. Created by Jeff and Liz Astrof, the show is a mockumentary about a group of recruits building a cheer team at a junior college in Oklahoma. Jenn Lyon stars as a coach aiming to become the winningest in college cheer history. The team includes a diverse mix of characters, from a football star to a felon with an ankle monitor. Inspired by the Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” “Stumble” debuts Friday on NBC and streams on Peacock the next day.
Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helen Mirren's latest role is Golden Globe lifetime achievement honoree. The Golden Globes said Wednesday the 80-year-old actor is the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient. Mirren won an Oscar for “The Queen,” her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, and has won three acting Golden Globes. In a career that spans six decades she has played multiple queens, a prime minister, “Barbie” narrator and many other roles. Her award will be presented Jan. 8 on a special, “Golden Eve,” to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. The main Globes ceremony is Jan. 11.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A new film, “Nuremberg,” starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, explores the interactions between Nazi leader Hermann Göring and army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas M. Kelley. Kelley's task was to assess whether Göring and other Nazis were fit to stand trial for war crimes. Directed by James Vanderbilt, the movie is based on Jack El-Hai's 2013 book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.” Kelley found Göring to be clever and charming, yet unremorseful. The film highlights Kelley's belief that dangerous ideologies could resurface, a message he felt was relevant upon returning to the U.S. after World War II.
Grammy voting, explained: How nominees and winners are picked
NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy will announce the 2026 Grammy Award nominees on Friday. It’s a good reason to examine how Grammy voting works. First, members of the Recording Academy and record labels submit artists in certain categories. Those are then vetted for eligibility, then voting members help determine who the final nominations will be. There’s currently 95 Grammy Awards, but voters have to be selective about the genre fields they vote in. The entire membership votes on six prizes, including album, song and record of the year and best new artist. Once the nominees are determined and announced in November, a period of final round voting takes place. Winners are announced live at the award show in February.
Designer Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years fusing couture craft with pop-era bravado
PARIS (AP) — Designer Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years. During his tenure, he fused the rigor of Parisian tailoring with a digital-age sense of celebrity. He transformed Balmain into a headline-generating brand with a vision built on sequins, power shoulders and social media muscle, reframing French luxury for a generation raised on Instagram. Rousteing, 40, did not say what his next step would be. Balmain confirmed Rousteing's departure and said a new creative direction would be announced “in due course.”
Salman Rushdie's new book is his first fiction since a brutal attack. He tells us why
NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie's new book, “The Eleventh Hour,” marks a creative reset for the author. It's his first fiction work since being attacked on a New York stage in 2022. The book includes two short stories and three novellas, exploring themes of age, mortality, and memory. Rushdie's recovery has been both physical and creative, with fiction being the last step. He describes the process as a door opening in his mind. Despite the attack, Rushdie has reemerged in public life. Speaking to the AP, he also reflects on the enduring impact of his work.
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading. A lawyer on behalf of the MPA sent Meta Platforms a cease-and-desist letter asking the tech giant to “immediately and permanently disassociate its Teen Accounts and AI tools from the MPA’s rating system.” Meta said that its intent was never to suggest that it partnered with the MPA or that the material on Instagram had been rated by the movie association.
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