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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A 19th-Century Savannah Mansion With Film and Literary Ties Can Be Yours for $4.3 Million
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the 1994 bestseller written by John Berendt, was turned into the Clint Eastwood-directed 1997 film and is set to debut as a Broadway musical this year. Fans, then, may be interested to hear that a Savannah home associated with the novel is now up for sale for $4.3 million. The five-bedroom, four-bath Federal-style abode was originally built back in 1821 by the merchant John Hunter and once served as the home of attorney-turned-musician Joe Odom, one of the true-crime tome's main characters. The current owner did a complete restoration of the historic dwelling as well as its one-bedroom, one-bath carriage house. Elaine Seabolt at Seabolt Real Estate holds the listing. More from Robb Report Watch This New 'Star Wars'-Style Speeder Bike Fly at Almost 125 mph This $33.2 Million Private Island in the U.K. Has Long Been an Under-the-Radar Creative Haven Inside the Edition's City-View Residences in Nashville's Gulch Neighborhood The exterior of the home looks much as it did when it was built 200 years ago; Philadelphia hard-pressed red brick covers the facade, and the Ionic-columned limestone portico sports a balustraded balcony. Many modern touches have been added to the interior spaces, but the original mahogany stair rail, plaster, and woodwork remain in place. And throughout, classical moldings complement the original grey marble mantles along with six-panel doors and triple sash windows. The chef's kitchen is updated with dove grey custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. A cozy seating area adjoins the space. A private primary suite is found on the second floor, with a decorative fireplace, while the garden level has been converted into a secondary living space, with a full kitchen and Belgium bluestone floors. Outside, there's a covered seating area and a tucked-away courtyard. The carriage house has two parking spots on the ground floor; balconies in the well-appointed second-floor apartment look out over the courtyard. Savannah isn't known for flashy, multimillion-dollar properties; rather, the genteel Georgia city is dotted with elegant homes filled with history and character. Just a couple years ago, a Greek Revival mansion across from Forsyth Park sold for a record-setting $6.2 million, meanwhile, the most expensive home ever sold in the Hostess City of the South is the $8.4 million paid for celebrity chef Paula Deen's former estate in November of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
NBC Sports
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
After years of heartbreak, will this finally be Rory McIlroy's time at Augusta?
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Not since Greg Norman has a player so thoroughly represented the dichotomy of professional golf's version of the 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.' The non-fiction novel by John Berendt that was brilliantly adapted into a 1997 film starring John Cusack, is a Southern Gothic twist on the eternal struggle between right and wrong and is an apropos metaphor for where Rory McIlroy finds himself on the eve of his 64th major start. Those who handicap such things will tell you that the Northern Irishman enters this year's Masters as the qualified favorite, with two-time winner Scottie Scheffler being the ultimate outlier at Augusta National. McIlroy has won twice on the PGA Tour this season at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Players Championship – a signature event and the circuit's flagship tournament, respectively – and checks all the boxes for the season's first Grand Slam start. Augusta National is the ultimate ball-striking contest with the highest GIR (greens in regulation) bias on Tour and, not surprisingly, McIlroy is first this season in strokes gained: approach (picking up more than a shot on the field this season). But it's not the statistics or the analytics that make McIlroy's 17th start at the Masters compelling, it's the emotion. Seventeen times, including that infamous start in 2011 when he entered the final round with a four-stroke lead and faded to a tie for 15th, he has motored down Magnolia Lane, and 17 times he has left without the one thing every professional golfer so deeply craves – a green jacket. 'I've always loved this course. I've always loved — people ask me, 'If you could only play one golf course for the rest of your life, what would it be?' And I think walking around this place every day would be pretty cool,' McIlroy said Tuesday at Augusta National. But if McIlroy's relationship with Augusta National is a love story, it's also been a tale of unrequited love. He's had plenty of success at the Masters with seven top-10 finishes; as well as plenty of heartbreak, which is perfectly framed by his '11 meltdown. The challenge for McIlroy, perhaps more than any other player in the field, is professional golf's version of Berendt's classic take: do you love the process or the result? On Monday, Xander Schauffele inadvertently framed the narrative when he was asked about the unique pressures that come with being in contention at the game's most important events. 'There's a peaceful [element], if you can find it; there's a serene part of it if you allow yourself to enjoy it almost,' Xander Schauffele allowed. 'But I think it's so high stress that the hardest thing to do in those spots is to stick to your process, is to have the correct conversation with your caddie before you hit the shot as if you're teeing off on Thursday. That's the hardest place to get to. And the better you can get at that when you're under the gun, I think you'll be more successful.' Based on McIlroy's tone, he would desperately like to embrace the type of 'peace' of which Schauffele spoke. 'I think it's a self-preservation mechanism [finding a way to enjoy the hunt more than the trophy]. It's just more of a thing where you're trying to not put 100 percent of yourself out there because of that. It happens in all walks of life,' McIlroy said. 'At a certain point in someone's life, someone doesn't want to fall in love because they don't want to get their heart broken.' McIlroy is no stranger to heartbreak. Last year at Pinehurst, he was exactly four holes away from winning another U.S. Open and finished bogey-bogey-par-bogey and a stroke behind champion Bryson DeChambeau. That loss took a week wandering the streets of New York City to process, but it was his 2019 campaign that might ultimately decide his Masters fate. By most accounts, McIlroy's '19 season was a success, with three victories, 14 top-10 finishes and a FedExCup title. But his play in the majors, which was highlighted by his tie for eighth at the PGA Championship, left him thirsty. 'It was after the 2019 season. I remember I'd had a great year. I had my best statistical season ever. But I didn't have a great season in the major championships,' he recalled. 'I sort of made a commitment to myself from 2020 onwards, I made a commitment to myself to sort of earmark these a little bit more and to give a little bit more of myself in these weeks.' In the 19 major starts since his 2019 season, McIlroy has 11 top-10s and three runner-up showings; compared to 10 top-10s and a single runner-up finish in the 19 starts prior to the end of the 2019 major season. For McIlroy the decision was simple, if not cliched — it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
Euronews
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to 'grow up' in response to allegations
In a heated response to Guy Pearce's recent interview with the 'Hollywood Reporter', Kevin Spacey has fired back at the Australian actor's claims that he was 'targeted' during the filming of LA Confidential. Pearce, who recently opened up about his past experiences with Spacey, calling him 'a handsy guy' in 2018, said the actor made him feel 'scared'. Spacey, however, took to social media to tell Pearce to 'grow up' and insisted he had nothing to hide. In the interview, Pearce recalled feeling uneasy around Spacey during their time working together on the 1997 film, revealing that he would only feel at ease when co-star Simon Baker was on set. He described Spacey as an 'extremely charming' and 'aggressive' man who made him feel targeted. 'He targeted me, no question,' he said. Pearce explained that it wasn't until the #MeToo movement emerged that he began to fully process the situation and reflect on how he had brushed off the uncomfortable encounters at the time. At the time, actor Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of making sexual advances towards him at a New York party in 1986, when Rapp was just 14 years old. 'I think it really dawned on me the impact that had occurred and how I sort of brushed it off and how I had either shelved it or blocked it out,' Pearce said, adding that he had been 'susceptible' due to his youth. Spacey, who has faced accusations of sexual misconduct from multiple individuals in the past, responded in a video posted to X, addressing Pearce directly. 'We worked together a long time ago,' Spacey said. 'If I did something then that upset you, you could have reached out to me. We could have had that conversation, but instead, you've decided to speak to the press.' He added, 'Grow up. You are not a victim.' Spacey further challenged Pearce's claims, referencing a time when Pearce flew to Georgia to visit him while he was filming Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. He dismissed Pearce's narrative as inconsistent, stating: 'I mean, did you tell the press that too, or does that not fit into the victim narrative you have going?' Pearce told the 'Hollywood Reporter' that he had confronted Spacey about his behaviour years later, but the conversations 'got ugly.' Spacey has acknowledged that he made some 'clumsy' moves towards men in the past, but insisted they were never illegal. Spacey ended his message on X by leaving the ball in Pearce's court. 'You want to have a conversation? I'm happy to do so, anytime, anyplace. We can even do it here, live on X, if you like. I've got nothing to hide. But Guy – you need to grow up,' he said.
Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to "grow up" following harassment allegations
Kevin Spacey has fired back at Guy Pearce after the latter claimed he was 'targeted' by Spacey while filming L.A. Confidential. In a video posted on X, Spacey dismissed Pearce's claims as exaggerated and questioned why he went public instead of addressing the matter privately. 'We worked together a long time ago; if I did something that upset you, you could've reached out to me,' Spacey said. 'But instead, you decided to speak to the press… You really want to know my response? Grow up.' Grow up, Guy Pearce. You are not a victim. — Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) February 18, 2025 Pearce's comments, made in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, described Spacey as 'quite aggressive' on set. While Pearce acknowledged that his experience was minor compared to other accusations against Spacey, he said he felt singled out during filming. Spacey pushed back, noting that Pearce later visited him on the set of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in Savannah, Georgia. 'That doesn't sound like someone who was uncomfortable around me,' he argued. The House of Cards actor also questioned why Pearce was making these claims nearly 30 years later. He challenged him to discuss the issue live on X, stating, 'I've got nothing to hide.' Despite multiple legal battles since 2017, Spacey has been acquitted in several high-profile cases. However, he remains largely absent from Hollywood, with industry figures like Sharon Stone and Brian Cox calling for his return.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to 'grow up'
Kevin Spacey has told Guy Pearce to "grow up" after the actor claimed he was "targeted" by his former co-star. The 65-year-old actor has taken to social media to hit back at Guy's recent claims, insisting that the 57-year-old star is "not a victim". In a video posted on X, Kevin - who starred alongside Guy in the 1997 movie 'L.A. Confidential' - said: "Guy Pearce, I've now read the comments that you made about me and while I would have preferred not to have to play this out in the media, you obviously have your own reasons for wanting to do exactly that. "But, we worked together a long time ago, you know? If I did something then that upset you, you could've reached out to me. We could've had that conversation. But instead, you've decided to speak to the press, who are now coming after me because they would like to know what my response is to the things that you've said. "You really want to know what my response is? Grow up." Kevin - whose career previously went into freefall after he was accused of sexual misconduct by a number of men - actually recalled spending time with Guy after they filmed 'L.A. Confidential'. He continued: "Did you also, by the way, tell the press that a year after we shot 'L.A. Confidential', you flew to Georgia while I was shooting 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' just to spend time with me?" Kevin also questioned why his former co-star took so long to voice his concerns. The actor - who was acquitted by a jury of sexual assault charges in 2023 - explained: "Here you are now on a mission some 28 years later, after I've been through hell and back, to do what? "I've got nothing to hide. But Guy, you need to grow up. You are not a victim." By contrast, Guy recently claimed that he was "targeted" by his former co-star. The actor told the 'Awards Chatter' podcast: "I was sort of scared of Kevin because he's quite an aggressive man. "He's extremely charming and brilliant at what he does - really impressive, etc. He holds a room remarkably. But I was young and susceptible, and he targeted me, no question."
