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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans can't believe how unbelievably young Heather Graham, 55, looks while attending event in sexy negligee
Heather Graham appears to have tapped into the fountain of youth. While recently attending opening night of Seagull: True Story at La MaMa Theater in Los Angeles, all eyes were on the actress, 55, who looked as young as she did in her early thirties. To watch Alexander Molochnikov's new play, the two-time SAG Award nominee wore a pink silk negligee with a low neckline and lace trim. She opted to style her golden blonde hair in bouncy curls that cascaded just past her shoulders. For makeup, the Boogie Nights star, who was labeled a sex symbol in the 1990s and early 2000s, rocked a soft pink lipstick, bronzer, light mascara and rosy cheeks. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In March, the star sent the internet into a frenzy after sharing photos from a yoga retreat at Souk Studio in Tulum, Quintana Roo. The images showed the Wisconsin native, who is the daughter of a retired FBI agent and children's books author, posing in various string bikinis on her spiritual getaway. SOUK Studio's retreats offer a variety of practices, including yoga, meditation, dharma talks, and chanting. 'You look [fire emojis],' one fan commented under the post. Another gushed: 'My every day crush for 20 years running and still as spectacular as the first time I laid eyes upon her.' Other raved that she 'hasn't aged a day' and looked 'beautiful.' Over the years, she shared a few tricks to her age-defying looks, including her 'obsession' with yoga, sugar-free diet and up to 12 hours of sleep a night. 'I'm obsessed with yoga,' she also told Refinery29 previously. 'For fun, I would go on a yoga retreat and do four hours of yoga a day. Then I do Pilates.' During that interview, she also insisted that her restrictive diet just makes her 'feel a lot better.' 'I do eat sugar sometimes, but as a broad rule, I try to just eat no sugar basically,' she explained. 'And I will sometimes eat things with white flour, but I try to avoid white flour.' Similarly, the actress told The Independent in 2013 that she had largely stopped consuming alcohol, adding: 'I'm kind of goofy enough to have fun without drinking.' In 2016, she told The Guardian that getting some serious shut eye was her 'guilty pleasure' and that most people are 'horrified' to learn she rests 'nine and 12 hours a night.' Sleep is often considered a natural way to combat signs of ageing such as wrinkles and sagging because this is when new collagen is produced. Graham was also keen to stress that once a week she 'spends a day luxuriating in bed.' Her other tricks include moisturizing her 'whole body' and face and getting massages. The performer achieved widespread fame after landing her role as Rollergirl in the 1997 cult classic Boogie Nights. Her other most notable film credits include From Hell, Bowfinger, The Hangover, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, The Rest of Us, and On a Wing and a Prayer. She's also appeared on the TV series, Scrubs, Californication, Twin Peaks: The Return, and The Last Son.
Axios
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Paramount Theatre's summer film series returns
The Paramount Theatre's annual summer classic film series kicks off Thursday for its 51st year with 100 films from every era in cinema history — all screening at the historic 110-year-old downtown theater. Why it matters: During the Texas summer, it's hard to beat sitting in the air-conditioned dark, munching on popcorn and staring up at the big screen. What they're saying: "This year's lineup offers something for every film lover, from rare 70mm presentations to beloved classics celebrating significant anniversaries," Stephen Jannise, senior director of film programming at the Paramount, said in a news release. The movies are as diverse as "Boogie Nights" and "Dr. Strangelove," "The Big Lebowski" and "Working Girl," "Selena" and "All the President's Men." Fun favorites include "Miss Congeniality" and "Clueless." On June 11, novelist Katherine Center will join Austin actors Jared and Genevieve Padalecki for a special "Rom Com Night" and conversation, followed by a screening of the Rob Reiner romance classic "When Harry Met Sally." What's next: The series begins with Thursday's double feature of "Casablanca" at 7pm and "Breathless" at 9pm. On Saturday, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez will offer an in-person introduction of two 40th anniversary favorites, Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" and the rarely seen gem "Into the Night" starring Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Pfeiffer, and David Bowie. "The Empire Strikes Back," arguably the best Star Wars movie, screens Sunday at 3pm. Other movies earmarked as the family film series this summer include "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Matilda," "The Goonies" and "The Sound of Music." If you go: Admission is $15 — including a $3 preservation fee for the theater — which covers both films in a double-feature.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
West End cinema listed as asset of community value
One of London's most famous independent cinemas has been listed as an asset of community value (ACV). The Prince Charles Cinema, in Leicester Square, announced the news that Westminster City Council had bestowed the title months after it revealed concerns about its future as a result of its landlord seeking to impose new terms. The cinema's current lease is due to expire in September and the building's owner wants to raise the rent. The listing provides the local community with the right to try to raise funds and bid for the building first if it is put up for sale. The cinema described the recognition as "a huge honour", but added "the fight continues to secure a long term lease". If a building is listed as an ACV, its owner must notify the council if it is put up for sale. A six-month moratorium on the sale can then be invoked by the local community to give them the chance to raise finance and make a bid to buy it on the open market. However, it does not require a landowner to sell their property to a community group and does not mean a landowner has to continue any existing lease. In a statement about the listing, the cinema said: "Though this recognition is a huge honour, the fight continues to secure a long term lease that will enable us to invest in our future development and continue to bring the best of what we do to Leicester Place. "We believe that any truly great venue is built on the shoulders of those who work within and those who support it – and we couldn't have asked for a more passionate and vocal level of support from the many thousands of you who signed the petition, bought tickets, became members or simply just kept coming through our doors. "Thank you to every one of you who took a moment to support our cause." Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash More than 160,000 people have signed a petition to save the venue. Paul Thomas Anderson, the director of Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood and Inherent Vice, has previously spoken up for the Leicester Square cinema, which he described as "like tuning into your favourite radio station". Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs director Quentin Tarantino said it was "everything an independent movie theatre should be", adding that "for lovers of quality films, this is Mecca". The venue, one of the last remaining independent cinemas in central London, has accused the landlord, Zedwell LSQ, of trying to "bully" the business out of the building. Criterion Capital, Zedwell LSQ's parent company, said the terms of a new lease were standard practice and not unreasonable. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Westminster City Council Westminster City Council guidance on assets of community value
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Things film school never told me about making a movie
Live Events It was in 2022 that Bugs Bhargava Krishna suggested we convert my play, Pune Highway , into a movie. 'It's cinematic. The time is right. Audiences are hankering for good stories, and OTT is here to stay,' he said, adding, 'But can you raise the dosh? It will then truly be an independent film . We make the movie on our terms - no interference, no committees, and we take as long as we want.'I sold my mother's jewellery, comprising one ring and a necklace. 'You have the money, Rahul?' my father asked, through steely eyes. 'I'm not lending you moolah for a film about three buddies. If you add some dames, you can break one of my FDs.' Fair enough.'Any item numbers?' I shook my head vociferously. 'So, it's an 'inty' film?' - his abbreviation for 'intellectual' meets 'intense'. 'What's the film about?' he asked.'Pune Highway is a crime thriller , a buddy mystery... a whodunnit that morphs into a whydunit.''Stop quizzing him, Sylvie,' my mom said. 'We have an early Jehangir Sabavala bought for ₹740 in 1950. It'll be worth significantly more now.'Bugs and I sallied forth towards the windmills. I was armed with Syd Field knowledge, lots of advice from 'legends', and even a course at FTII. Bugs is three films old. We were ready, and everything made sense. day we began one told me that an 8 am-8 pm outdoor shooting shift in December isn't 12 hours. A late sunrise means you begin shooting at 10 am, and an early sunset means pack-up is at 6 one told me that, as you're fighting to finish the day's work, the sun is setting. But at that moment: a plane flies overhead; the camera's memory card is full; an actor asks you a question; the sun disappears, and you don't have all the shots you one told me you can spend two days capturing a sequence on camera, only to ruthlessly chop it out of the film during editing. 'We wear one hat while we shoot, and another when we edit,' Bugs told film institute warns you that the process of making a movie can take 21/2 years, from screenplay to show timings, from page to one ever told me that your independent film is up against the tsunami called 'distraction'. The same weekend you plan to launch in cinemas, you might come up against an SRK starrer, a Southern remake, or a horror comedy... or a war thingie going on trailer may be trippy. But will the audiences come? All the rules I've learnt in advertising hold me in good stead. You've got to somehow cut through the clutter. 'Why should I watch your film?' 'Does it have songs?' 'Does it have stars?' I am asked. What I do know is: it's a captivating no one told me is there's an insidious component called P&A. I thought I was done paying once the film was ready. No such luck. Paul Anderson, director of Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood, once famously said, 'Only 40% of filmmaking is the actual film.'And no one warned me that it comes down to one Friday, your release Friday. No one ever warned me that tickets go up for sale 48 hours where will we be next weekend? Bugs and I will be running all over town, catching shows at Metro in Malad, maybe hopping across the highway to Pune to sit among cinema-goers to get a genuine feel: Are they laughing? Are they on the edge of their seats? Are they busy trying to guess the killer? No one warned me that 10 days from release, India would bomb terrorist camps in on that critical Saturday, on May 17, while hopefully hordes will throng to cinemas to catch my debut film, where will I be? Well, I'll be at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, watching Guns N' Roses.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Where EastEnders' Moon family are now - lawyer, builder, and tragic death
The Moon family first appeared on EastEnders in 2002, and while new generations and countless cousins have turned up, many of the originals have turned their backs on acting for good The Moon family ran Albert Square in the noughties, crash landing into EastEnders and bringing plenty of drama with them. Quickly taking over the Queen Vic, the Moons became a central part of the BBC soap, quickly introducing more family members and vicious plot twists. The Moons first arrived in 2002, when brothers Alfie and Spencer rolled into Walford. Alfie, played by Shane Richie, was even inspired specifically by the show's screenwriter Tony Jordan. "Alfie is basically me—a Jack The Lad in jeans, cowboy boots and dodgy shirts who wears his heart on his sleeve," he admitted. Funnily enough, Tony was against casting Shane in the role, with the future star at the time mainly known for his while mullet in Daz adverts. However, Shane's audition immediately won him over and set the tone for the introduction of the Moon family. There have been plenty of Moons over the years thanks to their immediate success on EastEnders, but while some have remained on the show on and off for decades, others had very different paths... Shane Richie - Alfie Moon One of the most popular characters in EastEnders history, Alfie Moon transformed from a con artist into a pub landlord. When he first rocked up he stole the identity of the real new bar manager and planned to fleece the Queen Vic, but ended up falling in love with Albert Square. Prior to the show, Shane was a musical star alongside his work on Daz adverts, appearing in Boogie Nights and Grease while also releasing two of his own albums. After three successful years, Shane left the soap with on-screen wife Jessie Wallace, who plays Kat Slater when they drove off into the sunset on Christmas Day 2005. With a hole left by Barbara Windsor's exit, bosses reintroduced Kat and Alfie in 2010 as the Queen Vic landlord and lady, which led to the controversial baby swap storyline when Ronnie Mitchell's baby died. Shane left once again in 2016, making appearances in Benidorm and hosting a number of BBC gameshows, as well as releasing a country music album in 2017. That same year he returned as Alfie in EastEnders spin-off Redwater, but the drama was panned by viewers and critics and did not get a second series. Shane came back to the BBC soap for a short stint in May 2018 and for an explosive storyline at the end of the year building up to the Christmas Day episode, where Alfie was shoved down the stairs and feared dead. It seems he couldn't keep away, and made a permanent return in September 2022. Away from the soap, Shane appeared in the Welsh castle series of I'm A Celebrity in 2020, and has kept busy with plenty of other acting work. He starred in the West End musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie, and also had appearances in plenty of films and game shows. Christopher Parker - Spencer Moon Geeky Spencer idolised his big brother Alfie, but caused him a bit of bother when he rocked up unannounced with their nan in 2002. The unlucky-in-love lad had a failed fling with Kelly Taylor before a one-night stand with Vicky Fowler resulted in a surprise pregnancy. The character was written off very strangely, with Spencer trapped in the remains of a collapsed helter skelter before fleeing off to live in Australia with Vicki and opening a bar in Sydney. Explaining the odd storyline, actor Chris was going through a tragic struggle behind closed doors. Chris Parker was rushed to hospital in November 2004 and took an extended period of leave from filming, with it being later revealed that he'd attempted to take his own life. After three weeks of his leave it was decided that Chris wouldn't permanently return to the role, and his last on-screen appearance was in early January 2005. An EastEnders spokesperson stated: "We'd like to thank Chris for all his hard work over the last two years and wish him the best of luck in the future." Chris went on to work on CBBC and as an entertainment reporter on This Morning, and then moved to Los Angeles while working for the Fox owned TV Guide Channel. He also presented The Hollywood 411 and The Big Movie Show, and hosted Dead Famous Live alongside Gail Porter. Now, it seems that he's done with the world of showbiz for good. In 2013 he started studying for a law degree in London and retrained as a solicitor. Now, he is a senior consultant at the law firm Clintons, and has even worked on legal issues for Hollywood movies. Hilda Braid - Nana Moon Who could forget Nana Moon - the delightful grandmother of Alfie and Spencer. She was played by Hilda Braid, who had already had a long career appearing in West End productions and shows such as Crossroads, Z-Cars, Casualty, The Bill, My Family and ChuckleVision. Nana was due to marry a pensioner she met at the seaside, but on her wedding day Alfie exposed him as a fraud who wanted to steal her possessions. When Shane decided to leave, bosses decided to kill Nana off because she had no remaining family in Albert Square. The character was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and died peacefully on the sofa while watching a dancing toy snowman with Alfie. Hilda had memory problems during her stint on the show and that BBC producers had to hire "a personal minder to assist her in learning lines and to ensure that she turned up in the right place at the right time." She, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease shortly after leaving EastEnders and moved into a nursing home in Hove. Tragically, the beloved actress died in November 2007, two years after her soap exit. Her funeral was held in Britain, with many of her former co-stars present to mourn the star. Tony Discipline - Tyler Moon Tyler was part of a new generation of Moons to arrive in Albert Square in June 2011, bringing even more chaos with them. Usually thinking with his fists rather than his head, Tyler won an unlicensed boxing match but suffered a fit and nearly died. The heartthrob had a relationship with Whitney Dean and one night stand with Lauren Branning - with actor Tony Discipline dating actress Jacqueline Jossa in real life. After two years, Tyler left Walford to work on a cruise ship with brother Anthony. In the real world, Tony took acting courses in Vienna and LA then did voice-over work and some short films before turning to nightclub events and video production. In 2019, however, he decided to take a break from TV and trained to become a firefighter. The star unveiled the move on Instagram by sharing a snap in his London Fire Brigade uniform, and jokingly admitted: 'I walking back to the fire truck and someone walked past and said: 'oh my God, what are you filming?' I said: 'No, I'm firefighter,' and he said: 'No, what is it? What show's it for?' There have been a few occasions like that.' When he's not putting out fires he still dabbles in the acting world, with appearances in the films Override and The Drugs Game. Proving that he's very multi-talented, he also has a mobile cocktail bar. Matt Lapinskas - Anthony Moon Tyler arrived with his brother Anthony, who suffered from a gambling addiction and lost all the family's money by betting against this sibling in a boxing match. He had an eye for the ladies and had relationships with Poppy Meadow, Jodie Gold, Amira Masood, and Alice Branning. In real life, EastEnders was Matt's first job out of drama school and he was disappointed that he was forced to leave after a year in August 2012. 'They wanted to change things up a little bit. They said they couldn't really find much for me anymore so they'd be letting me go. It's a shock at that age and you panic,' he explained. During his time on EastEnders, Matt got into a relationship with Whitney actress Shona McGarty but would later claimed it was 'like hell' as she was always partying. Matt was runner-up in Dancing on Ice in 2012 and went on to make a few stage appearances, but quickly changed tack. When lockdown hit he found himself with two films and a panto cancelled, so went back to being a builder to make ends meet. 'Just because you were on TV once doesn't mean that you can never do another job. You've got to be realistic with life,' he told The Mirror. 'It's not only being on telly in EastEnders or Dancing on Ice that you can make people laugh and cry and smile. When you're a builder you're doing it for them in another shape and form.' In July 2021, Matt was admitted to hospital with a mystery illness and underwent tests at hospital for a problem on his liver, but doesn't seem to have given an update since. Thankfully, it seems that he's happy and healthy and is even getting back to acting, performing in a play and even snagging a guest role in Hollyoaks. David Essex - Eddie Moon Cheeky chappie Eddie Moon was the likeable patriarch of the Moon family - but he had a dark past. During his short time in the soap, Eddie's strained relationship with son Michael was explored, and it was soon revealed he had another secret child. Away from the family drama, Eddie was a hit with the ladies and had romances with Carol Jackson and Vanessa Gold. Before turning to acting, singer David Essex had 19 UK Top 40 singles, 16 Top 40 albums and two numbers ones. The 'Rock On' singer was determined to differentiate himself from his character and even changed his accent. After just five months between June and October 2011, David walked away to focus on recording an acoustic album and going on a theatre tour. "They want me back. I must admit I even shed a tear or two when I watched myself leave Albert Square,' he said. 'It was such a strong, emotional way to go, plus I made a lot of friends on the set and I will miss it." As well as making more music, David wrote the score for 2013 film Traveller and appeared in 2014 British crime film The Gunners. He also dabbled in some more acting, joining the cast of The War of the Worlds for the 2016 theatre performance. Steve John Shepherd - Michael Moon Possibly the most conniving character in EastEnders history, Michale Moon was Alfie's scheming second cousin who arrived in October 2010. The master manipulator is the father of Kat's son Tommy, had a relationship with Roxy, and was married to Janine Butcher. Michael and Janine were a toxic couple and were solid for a time and welcomed daughter Scarlett, until he tried to murder her by corrupting nanny Alice. In a twisted ending, Alice turned on Michael and stab him, before Janine finished the job and ended her husband's life. "After two years of playing Michael, I feel now is the time to move on," explained actor Steve John Shepherd of his decision to leave in November 2013. "I have relished every minute of exploring his character. The good and the bad." After leaving, Steve appeared in the 2015 movie Christmas Eve and children's series Hetty Feather, alongside crimes shows Karen Pirie and Shakespeare & Hathaway. He's also still working on stage to this day, with the huge role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Joel Beckett - Jake Moon Alfie's cousin Jake arrived in the Square with his brother Danny in December 2004 - and it quickly became clear they were hiding a secret. The duo were working for crime boss Johnny Allen and Jake was always having to fix problems caused by his troublesome brother. After plenty of ups and downs Jake's fate was never fully revealed, as he was last seen walking out of Albert Square and being confronted by a stranger wanting his name. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in the show," Joel told the Mirror in 2006 when his exit was announced. "It's been a great experience, one which I'll never forget. However, I now feel that it is the right time to move on and further my career." The actor is known for playing Terry the landlord in football hooligan movie Green Street, and Dawn's fiancé Lee in The Office. He went on to star in Casualty, The Bill, and Holby City, and switched over to ITV when he was cast as a paediatric consultant in Coronation Street in 2016. Most recently he appeared in comedy series The Feud alongside stars such as Larry Lamb and Jill Halfpenny. Jake Maskall - Danny Moon One of the nastiest Moons to exist, Jake's brother Danny was also one of Johnny's henchmen. He nearly got murdered by his boss after setting fire to his house, but was allowed to escape with his life if he left Walford. The character was axed after just a few months in July 2005, but came back in March the following year as it transpired that Jake was the hitman who murdered Dennis Watts on New Year 's Eve and had been living with Johnny. Danny was set to kill Phil and Grant Mitchell but was stopped by his brother Jake - who accidentally ended up killing him. It was actually actor Jake Maskall who told EastEnders bosses he would only return if they killed his character off. "I didn't want EastEnders to be my defining moment,"he told Digital Spy in 2016. "Because I think that's the problem - you suddenly get stuck. "I want to draw a line under Danny Moon so I'm never tempted to go back, because I really needed to move on." Since then he has appeared in Casualty, The Tudors and in E! series The Royals, but has since gone quiet in the showbiz world and seemed to give up on acting for good.
