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4 days ago
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Lena Dunham Is Happy for Netflix Rom-Com ‘Good Sex' to Skip Theatrical Release: ‘I Don't Think This Will Live or Die By That'
Lena Dunham isn't just making a comeback with her Megan Stalter-starring Netflix romantic comedy series 'Too Much' — she also has a movie she wrote and is directing set to premiere on the platform, and starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman. In fact, it would appear that Netflix really wanted 'Good Sex,' also a rom-com which co-stars genre stalwart Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, and Rashida Jones. After all, the streamer paid a reported $55 million for it. Dunham, though, isn't precious about the movie forgoing a theatrical release to go straight to the platform. To her, that's someone else's battle. More from IndieWire 'Eddington' Review: Ari Aster's Bleak and Brilliant Look at Post-COVID America Feels Like the First Truly Modern Western 'A Little Prayer' Trailer: David Strathairn Warns Jane Levy About Infidelity in Critically Acclaimed Sundance Family Drama 'I really just want people to sit on a couch with their moms and their besties and lean in,' she said in an interview with Variety. 'I love watching other filmmakers fight for the theatrical-release element — but I don't think this will live or die by that.' 'Good Sex' went into production this month, so a release date is still very much pending. Tucker Pillsbury, known to the music scene as rapper Role Model, will make his film debut in the movie. 'He had this humor and essence that really felt like rom-com gold,' Dunham said, describing finding him on her shadow TikTok account. 'He's giving early Brad Pitt, like when you saw him in 'Thelma & Louise.'' In a nod to her late friend and romcom queen writer/director Nora Ephron, Dunham was excited to get Ryan on board. She pitched the movie to Ryan when they both attended Taylor Swift's London stop on the Eras tour. 'I decided, it's now or never, and I'm going to shoot my shot. She couldn't be a lovelier person,' Dunham related. 'Shout-out Taylor — thank you for that. She brings everyone together; she makes the world go round.' Ryan has been slowly raising her profile once again, after a fairly stagnant period without much mainstream action. In February, she appeared in a much-discussed Hellmann's Mayo Super Bowl commercial with Billy Crystal that lampooned undoubtedly her most famous movie moment from 'When Harry Met Sally.' Two years ago, Ryan made her own stab at writing/directing a romantic comedy with the small-scale theatrical release 'What Happens Later' alongside David Duchovny. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See Solve the daily Crossword
The Guardian
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
My advice to people who want to write a romance novel? Don't get dumped before you finish it
There is one incredibly important way that the shiny romantic comedy genre differs from the cold and grimy indignities of reality, and it explains the global love affair (pun sadly intended) with the form: the happy ever after. It's obviously not the only difference between reality and romcoms – for example, romantic comedies seem to believe that most women run failed cupcake bakeries, that you can fall in love with someone you hate with a fiery passion, and that most people keep their bras on during sex – but the happy ever after is the defining contrast. For those unfamiliar, the 'happy ever after' is the defining trope of romance narratives over books, TV and film, which posits the insane ideal that once the movie's (brief) romantic conflict has been resolved, the couple in question will be in love together, forever. It's also implied that such is the transformative power of that love, that most of their other problems (failed cupcake bakery, family farm being sold, gangrenous leg) fade into the background as a result. The happy ever after is given to us in a climactic and usually iconic scene that often involves running: Billy Crystal sprinting through the streets of New York to declare his love for Meg Ryan before the ball drops, Hugh Grant driving down one-way London streets to interrupt the press conference to declare his love for Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston inexplicably getting off the plane for David Schwimmer. These scenes have to be huge and dramatic because they have to make us believe that love has overcome all obstacles. It's this certainty that makes romance narratives so compelling – in an uncertain hell-world, at least we can disappear into a make-believe universe where we know love will always triumph. In the real world, obviously love does exist – but we don't get the comforting finality of the credits, which tell us that, for these characters, they will be happily in love forever. We get all the uncertainty of being a disgusting real person who needs antibiotics for their rotting leg wound and a prenup. All the best romantic comedies have a big happy ever after ending – which is why it was so annoying when the only thing left to write in my romcom was the climactic ending, and I got unceremoniously broken up with, out of the blue. There's nothing like having your belongings put into storage, sleeping on your mum and dad's couch and applying for one-bedroom apartments for you and your dog to really make you believe that not only is a happy ever after a myth but that love might actually be a lie. There's a unique humiliation in jumping on a Zoom call with your publisher and explaining that you can't meet your delivery deadline because you're too heartbroken to write the scene that's meant to encapsulate the feeling of being in love. There's nothing like accidentally writing a happy every after scene so unintentionally depressing that you briefly consider rewriting the rest of the novel to become a sad literary tale about Irish teens who never learned how to be happy and enjoy having emotionally ambiguous sex. It's one thing to break my heart, but making me miss my deadlines is unforgivable. I didn't like this limitation I'd discovered in myself – after all, an author's job is to imagine things, so surely I could imagine the idea of being in love, even if I didn't feel or believe in it any more. Literary fiction authors use their imagination to invent a world where it isn't weird for university lecturers to date their students all the time! Sport memoir writers imagine a world where people care about cricket, and cookbook authors like to imagine that people read all the stuff before the recipe. Fantasy authors imagine things that don't exist all the time too – dragons, magic, a world before the invention of toilets that doesn't stink and suck – so surely I could use the awesome powers of my creativity to imagine two boys falling in love and having a climactic smooch? But unfortunately, I found myself stuck on the precipice of an imaginary happy ever after, bitterly wishing I'd written another book about old people solving quaint village murders instead. Ultimately what helped me write my happy ever after was the same delusion that helped me recover from heartbreak and go out and fall head over heels in love again: turning my rock bottom breakup depression into a necessary part of the narrative. When I realised that you can't get a happy ever after in a romance book without earning it first through trial and pain. You need to have your rock bottom scene for there to even be a romcom in the first place – Bridget Jones drunk and crashing out about being 'old' and alone in her apartment – before she can have her big moment of snogging Mr Darcy in the street with no pants on. Instead of bashing my head against my final scene, I went back and rewrote the beginning of the book, where my character was sad and alone and hopeless – this time with added feeling. That made me remember what fuels our love of a happy ever after romance story – it's the hope that this moment of sadness will one day end and everything will work out again. All I needed to do was remember that to write a good end to my book, only a little bit late. The gangrenous leg will heal. In order to justify that big climactic moment of happiness, we had to go through the sadness first – a good lesson for anyone writing a romance book, or recovering from a heartbreak. Patrick Lenton is a writer. His novel, In Spite of You, comes out 1 August 2025
Malaysian Reserve
24-07-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
Kings View and "Empowered with Meg Ryan" Join Forces to Navigate Life's Mental Health Journey
LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Public Television viewers are invited to explore a vital conversation on well-being as 'Empowered with Meg Ryan' partners with Kings View for an upcoming segment. This collaboration aims to provide a fresh perspective on a universal experience: navigating the complexities of mental health and finding support. This insightful segment of 'Empowered with Meg Ryan', set to film later this year in Fresno, California, will gently guide Public Television audiences through the often-unseen landscape of behavioral health. It will unpack why many find it challenging to seek help, revealing that, on average, individuals may endure mental health or substance use issues for over nine years before reaching out. The program will highlight King's View's comprehensive approach, from their Mental Health Minute vignettes – short, impactful messages addressing topics such as grief and suicide – to their innovative wellness centers, partnerships with law enforcement, outpatient treatment, walk-in therapy clinic, telepsychiatry options, crisis debriefing, medically assisted SUD support, homeless outreach, and crucial warm line and hotline services. This segment will highlight how these diverse avenues offer access to thousands who might otherwise suffer in silence, fostering a community where seeking help is normalized and accessible to all ages and demographics. 'Mental health is not a guarantee—it's a daily investment. Wellness doesn't just happen; it's something we all have to nurture, protect, and prioritize.' — Amanda Nugent Divine, CEO The segment will offer a compelling look at how Kings View is working to reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health across various communities and socio-economic levels. It will underscore the powerful message that just as we readily address physical ailments, mental health challenges deserve the same immediate attention and compassionate care. Viewers will discover that help is readily available, and early intervention can often prevent prolonged struggles, even potentially preventing a lifetime of suffering or worse. The program will also explore the broad spectrum of approaches to well-being, from mindfulness practices and meditation to effective medications that work effectively. It will emphasize that there is no shame in seeking support, whether for common issues like depression or anxiety, or more profound challenges. This captivating exploration is designed to inspire individuals to acknowledge their needs and embrace the path to healing, fostering a more open and understanding dialogue around mental well-being for everyone. The segment hopes to educate hundreds of thousands of people, broadcasting a message that resonates with millions and streams globally online. About 'Empowered with Meg Ryan': 'Empowered with Meg Ryan' is a Public Television program that offers viewers valuable insights and educational content, inspiring them to take informed action in their lives and communities. The program highlights organizations that are making a positive impact and providing pathways to greater well-being. Learn more at: About Kings View: Kings View has remained committed to providing timely, accessible, person-centered behavioral healthcare services throughout California and has been doing so for 75 years. Today, their network of programs continues to offer a comprehensive range of mental health, substance use disorder, and other supportive services, dedicated to fostering wellness and reducing the stigma associated with behavioral health challenges. Learn more at:
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kings View and "Empowered with Meg Ryan" Join Forces to Navigate Life's Mental Health Journey
LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Television viewers are invited to explore a vital conversation on well-being as "Empowered with Meg Ryan" partners with Kings View for an upcoming segment. This collaboration aims to provide a fresh perspective on a universal experience: navigating the complexities of mental health and finding support. This insightful segment of "Empowered with Meg Ryan", set to film later this year in Fresno, California, will gently guide Public Television audiences through the often-unseen landscape of behavioral health. It will unpack why many find it challenging to seek help, revealing that, on average, individuals may endure mental health or substance use issues for over nine years before reaching out. The program will highlight King's View's comprehensive approach, from their Mental Health Minute vignettes – short, impactful messages addressing topics such as grief and suicide – to their innovative wellness centers, partnerships with law enforcement, outpatient treatment, walk-in therapy clinic, telepsychiatry options, crisis debriefing, medically assisted SUD support, homeless outreach, and crucial warm line and hotline services. This segment will highlight how these diverse avenues offer access to thousands who might otherwise suffer in silence, fostering a community where seeking help is normalized and accessible to all ages and demographics. "Mental health is not a guarantee—it's a daily investment. Wellness doesn't just happen; it's something we all have to nurture, protect, and prioritize." — Amanda Nugent Divine, CEO The segment will offer a compelling look at how Kings View is working to reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health across various communities and socio-economic levels. It will underscore the powerful message that just as we readily address physical ailments, mental health challenges deserve the same immediate attention and compassionate care. Viewers will discover that help is readily available, and early intervention can often prevent prolonged struggles, even potentially preventing a lifetime of suffering or worse. The program will also explore the broad spectrum of approaches to well-being, from mindfulness practices and meditation to effective medications that work effectively. It will emphasize that there is no shame in seeking support, whether for common issues like depression or anxiety, or more profound challenges. This captivating exploration is designed to inspire individuals to acknowledge their needs and embrace the path to healing, fostering a more open and understanding dialogue around mental well-being for everyone. The segment hopes to educate hundreds of thousands of people, broadcasting a message that resonates with millions and streams globally online. About "Empowered with Meg Ryan": "Empowered with Meg Ryan" is a Public Television program that offers viewers valuable insights and educational content, inspiring them to take informed action in their lives and communities. The program highlights organizations that are making a positive impact and providing pathways to greater well-being. Learn more at: About Kings View: Kings View has remained committed to providing timely, accessible, person-centered behavioral healthcare services throughout California and has been doing so for 75 years. Today, their network of programs continues to offer a comprehensive range of mental health, substance use disorder, and other supportive services, dedicated to fostering wellness and reducing the stigma associated with behavioral health challenges. Learn more at: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Empowered with Meg Ryan Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Actor, 77, Unrecognizable 36 Years After 'When Harry Met Sally'
Legendary Actor, 77, Unrecognizable 36 Years After 'When Harry Met Sally' originally appeared on Parade. Billy Crystalwas unrecognizable in new photos 36 years after starring in When Harry Met Sally alongside . Earlier this week, the legendary actor, 77, was spotted while out and about in New York City in pictures obtained by the Daily Mail. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 For the outing, Crystal donned a black long-sleeved shirt, gray pants, white sneakers and a black hat. He accessorized with a pair of sunglasses while carrying a grocery bag in each hand. Crystal's facial hair and natural gray locks made him look unlike his character, Harry Burns, in the beloved 1989 addition to When Harry Met Sally, Crystal is known for appearing in the TV series Soap, voicing Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University, and starring in City Slickers (1991), Forget Paris (1995), Analyze This (1999) and more films. Crystal and Ryan reunited in January for a Hellmann's commercial in which they reprised their characters at Katz's Deli—the setting of the iconic scene where Sally proves that women can fake pleasure during intimacy. At the end, actress was the one who said, "I'll have what she's having." Next: Legendary Actor, 77, Unrecognizable 36 Years After 'When Harry Met Sally' first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
