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Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Mark Hamill Shares What He Loves Most About Being a Grandparent — and Asks for 'More, Please!'
Mark Hamill is a proud grandparent to his granddaughter Autumn The Life of Church star told late night host Stephen Colbert that his granddaughter is "lovely" and confirmed everything that people say about grandparents is true the 73-year-old actor first became a grandfather in October 2016Mark Hamill is loving being a grandfather! The Life of Chuck star, 73, spoke about being a grandfather to his son Nathan's 8-year-old daughter Autumn, on the Thursday, June 4 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Hamill said that he loves being a grandfather and that everything people say about the role is true. "My granddaughter Autumn is just lovely, and it's true what they say. You can spoil them rotten, let them stay up late and eat candy before dinner, and then hand them back to the parents," he told host Stephen Colbert. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Everything you've heard about being a grandparent is true, and I love it," he added, before saying, "More, please!" Hamill's son welcomed his daughter on Oct. 31, 2016, with his former partner Maegan Chen. Though their daughter is largely kept out of the public eye, Hamill did post a photo of himself with his granddaughter to celebrate Easter in 2024. "Easter Sunday At Stately HAMSTER MANOR," he wrote in the caption. "In many ways the perfect holiday in terms of bunny, colorful hidden eggs, baskets & much candy (chocolate, marshmallows, beans of jelly), also family including wife, all 3 children, granddaughter & trio of puppies.#HallelujahHamills🙏🐰🥚." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Hamill married his wife Marilou York in 1978, and the following year the couple welcomed son Nathan. A second son, Griffin, followed in 1983, before they had a daughter, Chelsea, in 1988. In a 2023 interview with Esquire, the actor discussed his relationship with his own father, telling the publication, 'He was a career naval officer, very authoritarian. I was the middle of seven kids. He just could not understand why I love puppets and monster movies and comic books. These were all frivolous things that I should outgrow.' However, his own children have inherited his passion for movies, comics and the visual arts — though they do have their differences. 'You have to stay in the moment and stay involved," he told Esquire about parenting. "You just can't assume that things are going to go the way you expected. All three of my kids are different from one another." Read the original article on People
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Movie Review: Tom Hiddleston leads the cosmic puzzle that is ‘Life of Chuck'
'Life of Chuck' is a peculiar movie with grandiose ambitions. It teases out a cosmic mystery about life and some guy named Charles Krantz ( Tom Hiddleston ) in a story told in reverse chronological order that gets smaller and smaller with each act. This is a story that begins with the apocalypse and ends with a middle school dance. Well, kind of. I'm not out to spoil (much) here. It's based on a novella by Stephen King (part of his 'If It Bleeds' collection of stories) and adapted by filmmaker Mike Flanagan, who was also behind 'Gerald's Game' and 'Doctor Sleep.' This, however, is not a horror movie, though there are spooky elements laden with ominous ambiguity. There are also big, joyful dance numbers, a fair share of cynical jokes, whimsical narration from Nick Offerman, earnest conversations about the end of the world and plenty of references to Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself' — in particularly 'I am large, I contain multitudes.' That is most movingly conveyed in a sweet scene with a teacher (Kate Siegel) and a middle school aged Chuck ( Benjamin Pajak ) on the last day of school. 'Life of Chuck' wants to make you think, feel, laugh and cry about the most mundane of characters: Krantz, a white, American, middle-aged accountant, whose life is modest and whose childhood was full of tragedy and loss. And while I certainly enjoyed elements of this odyssey in reverse, I was ultimately left feeling very little — especially about Chuck and the questionable end-of-film explanation that ties it all together. Hiddleston, it should be said, is not in 'Life of Chuck' as much as one might expect for being the titular character. His presence looms large certainly — it's why we're here. But, in reality, Hiddleston as a performer is more of an ensemble player among a sea of recognizable faces. In the third act, which opens the film, he's everywhere — on billboards and television ads, cheerily smiling in a nondescript grey suit, coffee cup in one hand, pencil in another. 'Charles Krantz. 39 great years! Thanks Chuck!' the signs read. It's the background until it's all that's left as the world appears to be ending. The internet has gone out. Parts of California have drifted into the Pacific. Environmental disasters rage. Suicides are skyrocketing. Hail Mary life decisions are being made. And poor Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is just trying to do his job as a school teacher. His parent-teacher conferences have become parent therapy sessions. Everyone — a maintenance guy (Matthew Lillard), a funeral director (Carl Lumbly) — seems to want to philosophize about what's going on, and who the heck Chuck is. He has big conversations about the history of the universe with his ex-wife (Karen Gillan). And together they wait for the end. In act two, a grown Chuck (Hiddleston) dances in the street in a joyful six-minute sequence. Compelled to move when he hears the beat of a street drummer (Taylor Gordon), he even pulls in a stranger to join him (Annalise Basso). In act one, he's a kid ( Pajak ) who has lost both his parents and unborn sister in a car accident and is living with his grandparents (Mark Hamill and Mia Sara, who it's nice to have back on screen). It's during this segment, which comprises nearly half the movie, that he learns to dance. First, it's through his grandmother freestyling to Wang Chung and curating a movie musical marathon (including 'Singin' in the Rain,' 'Cabaret, 'Cover Girl' and 'All That Jazz'). Then it's at school, where little Chuck learns the perks of being a straight man who can dance. There's also a possibly haunted cupola on the top floor of their house that's causing grandpa lots of anxiety. This is a film with a big heart that has already made a significant impact on some moviegoers. Last fall it won the audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival, an honor which has produced many best picture nominees and winners. And it's one where a second viewing might be rewarding, so you can more appreciate the thoughtful throughlines and the piece as a whole since you know what it's building toward. But I also suspect this particular flavor of sentimentality might not be for everyone. This critic felt a bit like the film was trying to trick you into caring about Chuck, while revealing very little about the man he became and explaining too much about the mystery. And yet it's a nice message, with nice performances and might be that kind of affirming hug of a film that someone is craving. 'Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself.' Film reviews can also contain multitudes. 'Life of Chuck,' a Neon release in theaters Friday, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language. Running time: 110 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Ferris Bueller' star Mia Sara makes triumphant red carpet return for 'Life of Chuck'
'Ferris Bueller' star Mia Sara makes triumphant red carpet return for 'Life of Chuck' Show Caption Hide Caption 'The Life of Chuck': Check out a heartwarming exclusive scene Young Chuck (Benjamin Pajak) learns an important lesson from his teacher (Kate Siegel) in an exclusive clip from "The Life of Chuck." After over a decade, a much-beloved '80s movie star is making her red carpet return. Mia Sara, perhaps best known for playing Ferris Bueller's right-hand woman Sloane Peterson in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," posed for photos on Monday, June 2, at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Life of Chuck." "The Life of Chuck," a buzzy adaptation of a Stephen King novella, represents Sara's first major movie release in years and her first role since 2013's "Pretty Pretty," a little-known short film. In it, she will play Sarah Krantz, the grandmother of protagonist Charles Krantz, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston. At the premiere, Sara donned a simple black skirt and top combo and statement jewelry, posing alongside Hiddleston and other costars, including Mark Hamill and Matthew Lillard. Sara, a soap star-turned-'80s starlet, headlined the fantasy flick "Legend" in 1985 and the miniseries "Queenie" in 1987. In the years since, she has retreated from the spotlight, marking her grand return with "Life of Chuck." Watch an uplifting exclusive scene from Stephen King's 'Life of Chuck' What to know about 'The Life of Chuck' Based on the eponymous King novella, "The Life of Chuck" features everything from an end-of-the-world scenario to multiple dance sequences. Director Mike Flanagan's movie (in select theaters June 6, nationwide June 13) chronicles the life of a Krantz, a seemingly ordinary accountant, over three acts in reverse chronological order. "In saying that Chuck contains multitudes, that this little kid has a whole world that will grow, it means that every other person on the planet also contains multitudes," Kate Siegel, who plays Miss Richards in the film, previously told USA TODAY. "Chuck is the most important person in the universe and also completely insignificant at the same time. And that feeling is what it means to be human, to feel utterly important and centered and also to be part of a huge whole where every human being contains a universe." Contributing: Brian Truitt
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Inaugural SXSW London Opens With Mayor Sadiq Khan Taking Shots at ‘Inward-Looking Mentality' of U.S. and Trump Tariffs: ‘The U.K. is Tearing Down Barriers to Trade, Not Putting Up Walls'
The inaugural SXSW London has officially been opened by London mayor Sadiq Khan. In a speech at the Truman Brewery in the creative neighborhood of Shoreditch on Monday morning, Khan hailed London as a 'creative hotbed,' a 'gateway to the world,' and a 'hub for talent, trade, tech and innovation.' More from Variety Alief Snaps Up Worldwide Rights to 'Luna Rosa,' Debuts Teaser Ahead of SXSW London Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) Angelina Jolie and Ellie Goulding Ask Viewers to 'Bee Wild' In Environmental Doc by Rebecca and Josh Tickell, Heading to SXSW London (EXCLUSIVE) Mike Flanagan's 'Life of Chuck' to Close Screen Festival of Inaugural SXSW London (EXCLUSIVE) He also used to opportunity on stage as a pitch to lure investment to the British capital by highlighting what he described as the 'uncertainty and political turmoil' and an 'inward-looking mentality' in the U.S., and taking aim at the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump since he started his second terms as president. 'London is somewhere that is resolutely pro-business, pro-growth and pro-freedom of expression. And following new trade deals with India, the U.S. and the E.U. — which mean the UK is tearing down barriers to trade, not putting up walls — there's never been a better time to come and create, collaborate and invest in our city,' he said. 'Elsewhere you might see uncertainty; unpredictability; and efforts to wind back the clock on individual liberties, the freedom of the press, and democracy. Not in London. In London, you don't just find stability and certainty. You find a city which stands strong as a bastion against hate. And a city which shines bright as a beacon of hope, progress and possibility.' In keep with the theme, Khan added that in London 'we don't simply tolerate diversity, we celebrate inclusion' and in another comment that could be seen to be directly aimed at the current U.S. administration, said the city was a 'welcoming hub for international students.' Khan noted that he spoke at SXSW in Austin in 2018, where he said he called for the tech revolution to be steered in a way that was beneficial for society. Given the huge leaps made in AI since, he said the conversations at SXSW London were 'so consequential,' and that he was pushing to make London a 'global center' for AI investment and innovation. 'Because I want the defining technologies of the 21st century not just to be pioneered in London, but to be shaped by our values,' he said. 'It's how we can mitigate potential harms; It's how we can mitigate potential harms; Eliminate bias and discrimination; And ensure the moral dimension in any new tech is given equal weight to market considerations.' The first SXSW London run June 2-7, with speakers including Idris Elba and Julian Lennon alongside the CEOs of Twitch, WPP, OnlyFans and Google Deepmind. Variety parent company PMC owns the SXSW franchise. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Theatrical releases this week: Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5, Tom Hanks' The Phoenician Scheme and more
Several Bollywood, Hollywood and regional movies are releasing in theatres this week on June 6. The genres range from drama to action to horror, with big stars like Akshay Kumar, Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hanks and more, offering their charisma on the silver screen. Check it out: Plot: A billionaire is marking his 100th birthday on a luxurious yacht with a star-studded party and decides to give his inheritance to his 'Jolly'. Then, confusion starts as three Jollys claim to be the real heirs of the property: Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh), Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan), and Julius (Akshay Kumar). Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh Plot: The film is based on a short story by Stephen King, part of his 2020 collection If It Bleeds. The Life of Chuck follows the story of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz told in reverse, beginning with his death as the world mysteriously collapses. As the narrative moves backwards, we see moments from Chuck's middle age and childhood, revealing how his personal life may be intertwined with the fabric of reality itself. Through surreal and emotional vignettes, the story explores themes of mortality, memory, and the beauty of ordinary life, ultimately celebrating a man whose quiet existence had cosmic significance. Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak Genre: Science fiction drama Plot: The Phoenician Scheme is a spy thriller that follows covert agents entangled in a high-stakes operation involving a mysterious global conspiracy. As tensions rise across international borders, the agents uncover a sinister plot tied to ancient secrets and modern geopolitical agendas. With time running out, they must navigate betrayal, decode cryptic clues, and prevent a catastrophic event that could destabilise the world order. The film blends espionage, history, and action in a race against time. Cast: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston Written & Directed by God Police Day Sri Sri Sri Raajavaru Badmashulu Lopaliki Ra Chepta Madras Matinee Chennai City Gangsters Sanju Weds Geetha 2 College Kalavida Maadeva School Ramayana Sees Kaddi
