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ABC News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Lena Dunham's Too Much with co-creator Luis Felber + Michael Shanks/Together + François Ozon/When Fall is Coming
British-Peruvian musician Luis Felber (Attawalpa) co-created the buzzy Netflix series Too Much with his wife Lena Dunham, a rom-com full of joy and complexity about a New Yorker looking for love in London. Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks on Together, his sticky body horror that made a mark at Sundance, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. French master François Ozon on his latest - When Fall is Coming - an ambiguous family murder-mystery set in Burgundy. CREDITS
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Golden retriever' guys are out. It's a 'black cat boyfriend' summer.
Gone are the days of the golden retriever boyfriend. It's time for the rise of the black cat. We've seen years of praise for the doe-eyed boys who woo their partners with doting affections and a bubbly energy that would be over-the-top if not so endearing. But when Will Sharpe's character Felix showed up in Lena Dunham's 'Too Much,' he didn't fit that archetype. Alone in a London dive bar, Jess (Megan Stalter) looks up from her drink to listen to his band, ironically named 'Felix and the Feelers.' Felix dons a busted denim jacket, his pitch-black wavy hair falling just over his right eye. He doesn't fall at her feet — he charms her, maybe unintentionally, with wit, but pulls away before unveiling his emotional side. He's not the only leading man with a chip on his shoulder. More viewers are starting to root for the emotionally complex men, like Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) in 'The Bear,' over the happy-go-lucky 'golden retriever' guys. Look no further than Jenny Han's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fan-favorite character, Conrad. The brooding older brother was Belly's first love. His emotional unavailability eventually lends itself to heartbreak on both sides, and Belly starts to date his brother, Jeremiah, the irresponsible, smiley frat bro. Han has hinted that the show may differ from the books' ending, but vocal fans online have been rooting for Conrad's redemption arc. He pulled away from her because he couldn't handle the immensity of his emotions, be it love for Belly or grief over his mom's death. But the fact that he's in therapy this season, confronting his issues, makes him all the more compelling. On Netflix's "Ginny and Georgia," Ginny dates the sweet, popular boy, but doesn't feel a romantic spark. It's her connection with her introverted neighbor, Marcus, that takes center stage throughout the show's three seasons. He's initially introduced as a nonchalant "bad boy" type, but as the series progresses, viewers get to know his sensitive, caring side — while also watching him struggle with depression and self-destructive behaviors. Viewers resonated with the show's depiction of Marcus' depression. They're still rooting for the couple to end up together, just once Marcus is further along on his healing journey. "I'm a hopeless lover of Ginny and Marcus. Sue me," one Redditor wrote. Men aren't a monolith — both "black cats" and "golden retrievers" can be multidimensional. But it seems viewers are pining after the brooding heartthrobs now more than ever. "There's a desire to get beyond the mystery and see what lies within," says psychotherapist Amy Morin. "We might think they'd be willing to be vulnerable if they were in a trusting, healthy relationship. We want to see the walls come down so we can learn more about how they really feel." Seeing men be vulnerable is 'breaking the masculine code' In January, a video of Bad Bunny crying went viral after his song "DTMF" blew up on TikTok, and the moment opened up a conversation around masculinity and emotion. 'Bad Bunny signals to young men that it's not only acceptable, but also healthy to confront and express their feelings, which is something that men and young boys haven't been taught to do,' Sheldon Jacobs, a licensed therapist who serves on the National Alliance on Mental Illness Board of Directors, previously told USA TODAY. 'It's really pushing and challenging those cultural norms.' Mental health experts say it's crucial for young boys and men to understand the importance of showing emotion, which can contribute to building long-lasting relationships and overall mental wellness. 'It's breaking the masculine code, stepping out of the man box, and saying, 'Yeah, I'm vulnerable,'" said Ronald Levant, a professor emeritus of psychology at The University of Akron and co-author of 'The Problem with Men: Insights on Overcoming a Traumatic Childhood from a World-Renowned Psychologist." We've always had a soft spot for the elusive 'bad boy' It would be remiss to talk about pensive sadboys without paying tribute to those who paved the way: Jess from 'Gilmore Girls,' Lucas from 'One Tree Hill,' Chuck from 'Gossip Girl,' Craig and Eli in 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.' We've always had a soft spot for the troubled or quiet boy with a good heart, who feels too much that they attempt to shut down any feelings at all. Female leads have long had to choose between the elusive bad boy and the seemingly sensible choice. Take 'The Vampire Diaries,' for example. Stefan, a vampire too gentle to drink human blood, eventually loses Elena to his brother, Damon, the cruel killer with a tender side just for her. You can't always 'fix' emotionally unavailable men The new twisted rom-com, "Oh, Hi!," follows a young woman named Iris (Molly Gordon) who handcuffs her new beau, Isaac (Logan Lerman), to the bed during a remote romantic getaway after he says they're not exclusive. We get glimpses of Isaac's past throughout the film that help explain why he can't give up his heart. Still, the premise of the film is that Iris can convince him to want a real relationship. Morin says there's "a danger to romanticizing emotionally unavailable men." "There may be a desire to fix them or help them so that they can grow closer and become more trusting. But, in reality, they might prefer avoidance," she explains. "So while it sounds intriguing to pursue a mysterious man," she continues, "he just might not be emotionally available. And it's not your job to draw it out of him or change him." But sometimes the bad boy can be tamed. Chuck and Blair got married, Elena chose Damon, and () even Felix and Jessica find happiness. We'll have to wait and see if our new favorite "black cat boyfriend," Conrad, takes the girl home this fall. Maybe he'll even crack a smile for a change. Contributing: Rachel Hale, Patrick Ryan This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What's a 'black cat boyfriend'? Meet the guys stealing our hearts Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Golden retriever' guys are out. It's a 'black cat boyfriend' summer.
Gone are the days of the golden retriever boyfriend. It's time for the rise of the black cat. We've seen years of praise for the doe-eyed boys who woo their partners with doting affections and a bubbly energy that would be over-the-top if not so endearing. But when Will Sharpe's character Felix showed up in Lena Dunham's 'Too Much,' he didn't fit that archetype. Alone in a London dive bar, Jess (Megan Stalter) looks up from her drink to listen to his band, ironically named 'Felix and the Feelers.' Felix dons a busted denim jacket, his pitch-black wavy hair falling just over his right eye. He doesn't fall at her feet — he charms her, maybe unintentionally, with wit, but pulls away before unveiling his emotional side. He's not the only leading man with a chip on his shoulder. More viewers are starting to root for the emotionally complex men, like Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) in 'The Bear,' over the happy-go-lucky 'golden retriever' guys. Look no further than Jenny Han's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fan-favorite character, Conrad. The brooding older brother was Belly's first love. His emotional unavailability eventually lends itself to heartbreak on both sides, and Belly starts to date his brother, Jeremiah, the irresponsible, smiley frat bro. Han has hinted that the show may differ from the books' ending, but vocal fans online have been rooting for Conrad's redemption arc. He pulled away from her because he couldn't handle the immensity of his emotions, be it love for Belly or grief over his mom's death. But the fact that he's in therapy this season, confronting his issues, makes him all the more compelling. On Netflix's "Ginny and Georgia," Ginny dates the sweet, popular boy, but doesn't feel a romantic spark. It's her connection with her introverted neighbor, Marcus, that takes center stage throughout the show's three seasons. He's initially introduced as a nonchalant "bad boy" type, but as the series progresses, viewers get to know his sensitive, caring side — while also watching him struggle with depression and self-destructive behaviors. Viewers resonated with the show's depiction of Marcus' depression. They're still rooting for the couple to end up together, just once Marcus is further along on his healing journey. "I'm a hopeless lover of Ginny and Marcus. Sue me," one Redditor wrote. Men aren't a monolith — both "black cats" and "golden retrievers" can be multidimensional. But it seems viewers are pining after the brooding heartthrobs now more than ever. "There's a desire to get beyond the mystery and see what lies within," says psychotherapist Amy Morin. "We might think they'd be willing to be vulnerable if they were in a trusting, healthy relationship. We want to see the walls come down so we can learn more about how they really feel." Seeing men be vulnerable is 'breaking the masculine code' In January, a video of Bad Bunny crying went viral after his song "DTMF" blew up on TikTok, and the moment opened up a conversation around masculinity and emotion. 'Bad Bunny signals to young men that it's not only acceptable, but also healthy to confront and express their feelings, which is something that men and young boys haven't been taught to do,' Sheldon Jacobs, a licensed therapist who serves on the National Alliance on Mental Illness Board of Directors, previously told USA TODAY. 'It's really pushing and challenging those cultural norms.' Mental health experts say it's crucial for young boys and men to understand the importance of showing emotion, which can contribute to building long-lasting relationships and overall mental wellness. 'It's breaking the masculine code, stepping out of the man box, and saying, 'Yeah, I'm vulnerable,'" said Ronald Levant, a professor emeritus of psychology at The University of Akron and co-author of 'The Problem with Men: Insights on Overcoming a Traumatic Childhood from a World-Renowned Psychologist." We've always had a soft spot for the elusive 'bad boy' It would be remiss to talk about pensive sadboys without paying tribute to those who paved the way: Jess from 'Gilmore Girls,' Lucas from 'One Tree Hill,' Chuck from 'Gossip Girl,' Craig and Eli in 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.' We've always had a soft spot for the troubled or quiet boy with a good heart, who feels too much that they attempt to shut down any feelings at all. Female leads have long had to choose between the elusive bad boy and the seemingly sensible choice. Take 'The Vampire Diaries,' for example. Stefan, a vampire too gentle to drink human blood, eventually loses Elena to his brother, Damon, the cruel killer with a tender side just for her. You can't always 'fix' emotionally unavailable men The new twisted rom-com, "Oh, Hi!," follows a young woman named Iris (Molly Gordon) who handcuffs her new beau, Isaac (Logan Lerman), to the bed during a remote romantic getaway after he says they're not exclusive. We get glimpses of Isaac's past throughout the film that help explain why he can't give up his heart. Still, the premise of the film is that Iris can convince him to want a real relationship. Morin says there's "a danger to romanticizing emotionally unavailable men." "There may be a desire to fix them or help them so that they can grow closer and become more trusting. But, in reality, they might prefer avoidance," she explains. "So while it sounds intriguing to pursue a mysterious man," she continues, "he just might not be emotionally available. And it's not your job to draw it out of him or change him." But sometimes the bad boy can be tamed. Chuck and Blair got married, Elena chose Damon, and ("Too Much" spoiler alert) even Felix and Jessica find happiness. We'll have to wait and see if our new favorite "black cat boyfriend," Conrad, takes the girl home this fall. Maybe he'll even crack a smile for a change. Contributing: Rachel Hale, Patrick Ryan
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
This Morning fans rage 'stop promoting animal cruelty, this is just wrong!' as 'scared and shaking' dog models outfits on ITV show
This Morning fans raged 'this is just wrong!' as a dog appeared on the ITV show in a frilly dress during Tuesday's episode. Chinese Crested pooch Mia appeared on the ITV show with her owner Bev Nicholson to talk about her recent role as Astrid in Netflix hit Too Much. The 13-year-old pup walked down a red carpet dressed to the nines in a prom dress before joining Rochelle Humes, 36, and Dermot O'Leary, 52, on the sofa. Bev explained: 'Mia is a rescue dog, she had a sticky start. Ended up with me, she's been with me for quite a long time now...' The hosts were keen to find out how Mia ended up getting such a big role in Too Much, which hit the popular streaming service this year and follows the story of a New Yorker called Jessica (Megan Stalter), who moves to London after a break-up. Bev said: 'I used to have Muggley, who was the world's ugliest dog... he was on an agency who didn't have any cresties at the time. 'So I said I've got a houseful! So at the time I had seven. So we put all of them on the agency and we didn't hear anything from them for 10 years... 'So I'd kind of forgotten about it. And then we got a phone call. They said "Would you like to go for a casting?" I wasn't too sure.' She continued: 'We turned up for this casting and Lena Dunham came out of the office and scooped her up and said "This is Astrid!" 'They had made their mind up already. We were the only ones there.' The pooch was treated like royalty during her stint on the show as Dermot pointed out that she had her own trailer. Bev said: 'We'd turned up and I'd taken her in a buggy because I thought at least that way, they're off the floor, they have their own space. 'I asked "Where do you want us?" They said "Your trailer is the second one down there". It was like Oh my gosh!' Mia had to take part in some long days, but owner Mia said confess: 'Most is just sitting around and waiting.' Dermot asked: 'Was she well looked after?' Bev replied: 'Very well looked after. She got puppuccino everyday!' Very early on in the interview, Mia was shaking while sitting on Bev's lap, to which Dermot asked: 'Is she shaking because she's a bit cold or?' Bev replied: 'Yeah it's chilly in here.' Rochelle confessed: 'I'm glad you say that because I'm a bit chilly myself! Despite sharing how well looked after she was, and how much fun they had, some viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their worry. 'Stop dressing animals in clothes.' Despite sharing how well looked after she was, and how much fun they had, some viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their worry '#thismorning I wish this programme would stop promoting this cruelty to dogs. It's absolutely not ok.' '#thismorning just take that hideous dress of the poor dog.' 'Some of us disagree on this hashtag, some of us argue. But all of s love animals. This is cruelty.' 'This dog is shaking because it's cold in the studio???? How about scared & worried!! This is just wrong.' It comes after a grieving husband broke down in tears as he relived his wife's 'horrendous' death after contracting rabies from a dog scratch while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was scratched by a stray puppy who had been lying under her sunbed back in February - but thought nothing of it at the time. Around four months later, the grandmother began suffering from an 'unbearable' headache and was admitted to Barnsley Hospital. Within days, she was hallucinating, unable to walk, talk, sleep or swallow, and developed a fear of water - all distinguishable symptoms of rabies. Yvonne was transferred to Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield where she was put into a coma and eventually diagnosed with the virus and sadly passed away. Rabies is uncommon in the UK, having been almost completely eradicated, but is still easily contactable in other parts of the world, such as Morocco, Asia, Africa and north Africa. It is often caught from a bite or scratch of an infected animal and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. Many people are unaware that rabies can lay dormant, showing no symptoms, for a period time which can span a few months up to two whole years. This is known as the incubation period. Yvonne's husband Ron and her two children Robyn and Adam appeared on the ITV 's This Morning today to tell their devastating story and raise awareness around the disease.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
This Morning viewers slam show over 'animal cruelty' as dressed up dog shakes live on air
This Morning viewers have blasted the show after a dressed up dog was seen shaking live on air and presenters tried to insist that it was simply 'chilly' in the studio This Morning viewers have blasted the show after a dog was seen shaking live on air. On Tuesday morning, Dermot O'Leary and Rochelle Humes were hosting the ITV magazine show when invited Bev Nicholson and her dog Mia onto the set after her pet pooch has become something of a Hollywood star after being cast in Lena Dunham's series Too Much and has even posed for Vogue. The Chinese crest was walked over to the famous sofa to the sound of Madonna track Vogue while dressed in a frilly purple tutu complete with ribbons. Bev explained: "Mia is a rescue dog, so she had a sticky start but ended up with me. She's been with me quite a long time now, she's Chinese Crest." But viewers were instantly concerned for the wellbeing of the dog when she began to shake in front of the cameras, prompting Dermot to ask: "Is she shaking because she's a bit cold?" Bev replied: "Yeah, it's chilly in here," as Rochelle cut in: "I'm glad you say that, because I'm a bit chilly with myself" before proceeding with the interview. But viewers at home were still worried about the dog, and flooded social media with their comments. One wrote: "This dog is shaking because it's cold in the studio???? How about scared & worried!! This is just wrong!" and they embellished their post with a series of angry-faced emojis. Another viewer weighed in: "Some of us disagree on this hashtag, some of us argue But all of us love animals. This is cruelty" and another said: "Absolutely ridiculous!!!! Someone give this woman a grandchild and some mental health counselling ffs!! That poor dog!!!" One fan berated This Morning for giving the item airtime in the first place as they wrote: "them actually promoting it is disgraceful they should be ashamed!!" and, another, concerned for the dog's safety, said: "The dress and blanket will be heavily weighing that poor dog down." Another angry viewer insisted that dressing an animal like that should be 'made illegal' whilst someone else suggested: "If your gonna dress mia dress her with a warm doggy coat not a daft dress", whilst another viewer said: "This is all about making money, attention seeking and having her 15mins of fame for the owner, not about caring for the poor dog, It's animal abuse." The Mirror has contacted ITV for comment. During her chat with Rochelle and Dermot, Bev spoke of how she had signed many of her canine companions to an agency but didn't hear anything for years so had given up hope that any sort of success would come about. Then, out of the blue, she received an invite to go to a casting and she claimed that former Girls star Lena picked Mia on the spot to star in her new Netflix show. She said: "I had a house full. At the time, I had seven so I put them all on the agency. But then I didn't hear anything for 10 years so I'd kind of forgotten about it and then we got a phone call asking if we wanted to go for a casting. I wasn't too sure. I didn't realise [how big the role was] at the time. Lena Dunham came out of her office, scooped Mia up and went 'This is Astrid!' "We had a few days where we were let go earlier which was nice but very long days. Most of it was sitting around waiting with lots of repetition. Very well looked after, she got puppicinos every day!" A year after filming Too Much, the pooch was asked to be in a Fergie music video reimagining for London Bridge and was then scouted to appear in the world's most famous fashion magazine. Bev explained: "They were doing a thing for Too Much and said 'They want the dog.' She prefers people, she's not nasty with other dogs, she just can't be bothered with them." Asked if Mia has retired now, Bev said: "Well, yes, unless we get a phone call that we can't [turn down]."
