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The Hollywood Reporter @THR Golden Globes: Scarlett Johansson Calls Out HFPA Over “Sexist Questions,” Proposed Reforms Golden Globes: Scarlett Johansson Calls Out HFPA Over “Sexist Questions,” Proposed Reforms Scarlett Johansson criticized the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Saturday, saying she has faced "sexist questions and remarks" at press conferences and is urging the industry to "step back"... hollywoodreporter.com 2:44 PM · May 8, 2021·SocialFlow

The actress Tawny Kitaen, who achieved fame as an early Tom Hanks co-star and for her high visibility in 1980s music videos, died Friday at the age of 59. She died at her home in Newport Beach, California, but no cause of death has been announced. Her daughters Wynter and Raine -- born during her 1997- 2002 marriage to former Major League Baseball pitcher Chuck Finley, addressed Kitaen's death on Instagram. "We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom," they wrote. "We just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and her friends, for always showing her such support and love. You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live on forever." Her screen debut was in the 1984 French adventure/comedy "The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak," based on a sexy cartoon serial heroine from 1940s magazines. The film was directed by France's Just Jaeckin, who had launched the softcore "Emmanuelle" film, series in the 1970s. Also in 1984, she played Hanks' fiancée in the raucous comedy "Bachelor Party." It was the rising actor's third film, released four months after the successful fantasy hit "Splash!" Kitaen served as the cover model for the 1984 debut album "Out of the Cellar" by the heavy metal band Ratt. She was dating guitarist Robbin Crosby (1959-2020) at the time. The LP's sales were boosted by the video for "Round and Round," which featured comic great Milton Berle -- the uncle of band managerMarshall Berle. In 1986, Kitaen starred in the horror thriller "Witchboard," the supernatural tale of a young woman terrorized by otherworldly spirits after using an ex-boyfriend's Ouija board. The movie's success led to the sequels " Witchboard 2: The Devil's Doorway" (1993) and "Witchboard III: The Possession" (1995). Neither featured Kitaen. When Kitaen became involved with Whitesnake lead singer David Coverdale, she became a regular in the British rock band's music videos. Her past prowess as a gymnast was evident in 1987's "Here I Go Again," which The New York Times in 2020 ranked as one of the 15 Essential Hair-Metal Videos. Kitaen also appeared in the Whitesnake videos for "Still of the Night," "Is This Love" and "The Deeper the Love." She and Coverdale were married from 1989 to 1991. From 1991 to 1993. Kitaen starred in "The New WKRP in Cincinnati," Hugh Wilson's syndicated reboot of his hit 1980s CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati." She appeared as Mona Loveland, the radio station's new nighttime disc jockey. Kitaen guest starred in a Season 3 episode of "Seinfeld" as Jerry's girlfriend Isabel, a vapid would-be actress who both attracted and repulsed him. The episode -- titled "The Nose Job" -- originally aired on NBC on November 20, 1991. In 1994, Kitaen starred as Deianeira, the wife of Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) in three made-for-television films shot in New Zealand about the legendary Greek demigod. She reprised the role in three episodes of Sorbo's syndicated series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," which aired from 1995 to 1999. In 1997, Kitaen married Finley, who pitched for the California/Anaheim Angels (1986-1999), the Cleveland Indians (2000-2002) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2002). Their relationship turned messy and resulted in a divorce. In April 2002, Kitaen was charged with spousal abuse and battery of Finley. According to the Associated Press, they argued while driving home, and Kitaen allegedly kicked him with her high-heeled shoes. Two weeks after the incident, Finley filed for divorce and took out a restraining order against Kitaen, the AP reported. In July 2002, she agreed to a plea bargain to avoid Finley, entered a spousal battery counseling program, and donated to a battered women’s shelter. Michael Des Barres @MDesbarres I am so sorry to hear of Tawny’s passing. A turbulent life indeed. I worked with her on the new WKRP TV series & found her 2 be the wittiest, most charming, self deprecating sexy woman, with the biggest smile. 9:44 AM · May 8, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Golden Globes: Time’s Up, PR Firms Say HFPA Has Not Gone Far Enough With Proposed Reforms Golden Globes: Time’s Up, PR Firms Say HFPA Has Not Gone Far Enough With Proposed Reforms On Thursday, the group's membership had approved a board proposal for sweeping changes. It is unclear where the standoff goes from here. hollywoodreporter.com 4:27 PM · May 7, 2021·SocialFlow

Bob Strauss @bscritic The great German director #RWFassbinder's tumultuous personal life gets a lurid, low-budget and aggressively stagy going-over in #EnfantTerrible. It's an overwrought but undeniably fascinating docudrama for fans and scholars of #TheMarriageofMariaBraun filmmaker's work. 4:49 PM · May 7, 2021·Twitter Web App

Bob Strauss @bscritic An alien probes and possesses a South African junkie, then goes on an indescribably psychedelic and salacious tear through Cape Town in #shudder atrocity #FriedBarry. Not for all tastes, but star #GaryGreen certainly registers a performance like you've never seen. 4:39 PM · May 7, 2021·Twitter Web App

Bob Strauss @bscritic Dutch satirical thriller #TheColumnist, about a journalist who wreaks bloody vengeance on the internet trolls who torment her, is a fun idea that gets repetitious too quickly. 1:41 PM · May 7, 2021·Twitter Web App

Bob Strauss @bscritic 3 shows in and #HBOMax's #ThatDamnMichaelChe has really struck disturbingly deep and with its health care episode. Earlier chapters of the skit comedy hit an OK balance of inappropriateness and insight, like Che's #weekendupdate schtick, but this one's rich, topical humor gold. 7:19 PM · May 6, 2021·Twitter Web App

Bob Strauss @bscritic Tried watching #TheBadBatch . Gad, #StarWars can be stupid. And in this case, poorly animated. 11:48 PM · May 3, 2021·Twitter Web App

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Julie Andrews To Be Honored at Rescheduled American Film Institute Gala in November “Julie Andrews has lifted the spirits of the world for generations. Now, more than ever, AFI looks forward to gathering the globe to celebrate the many gifts and joy she has given us — proving her, of course, ‘practically perfect in every way'" Julie Andrews To Be Honored at Rescheduled American Film Institute Gala in November The actor will be recognized on Nov. 11 at the Dolby Theatre. hollywoodreporter.com 1:30 AM · May 5, 2021·SocialFlow

Variety @Variety A comprehensive list of every Marvel Studios movie and Disney Plus project in 2021 and beyond: https://bit.ly/3rCr7TR 11:00 PM · May 3, 2021·TweetDeck

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Though the 2021 Tribeca Festival is set to take place largely in-person across New York City, the fest is making select films available to audiences throughout the U.S. via its newly launched online platform, Tribeca at Home Tribeca Adds Online Screenings to 2021 Festival Lineup The Tribeca Film Festival is making movies available online to people across the U.S. as part of its 2021 edition. hollywoodreporter.com 7:31 PM · May 3, 2021·SocialFlow

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Billboard Music Awards: Pink to Receive Icon Honor Billboard Music Awards: Pink to Receive Icon Honor The pop superstar, who will perform during the Nick Jonas-hosted ceremony, joins previous honorees Garth Brooks, Cher, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson... hollywoodreporter.com 10:06 AM · May 4, 2021·SocialFlow

Variety @Variety The films we're anticipating the most this year, including #Dune, #SpiderMan3 and more The Most Anticipated Movies Coming in 2021 The biggest movies coming in 2021 include "Dune," "Matrix 4," "Spider-Man 3," "No Time to Die," "Black Widow" and more. variety.com 8:00 PM · May 1, 2021·TweetDeck

Variety @Variety It's never too early to start predicting the 2022 #Oscars. See our picks here https://bit.ly/334acOO 6:35 PM · May 1, 2021·TweetDeck

Jacques d'Amboise, the George Balanchine protégé who starred in the 1950s film musicals "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "Carousel," has died at the age of 86. The New York Times reported that he died of complications of a stroke at his Manhattan home on Sunday. As a teen dancer, he earned the attention of Balanchine, the New York City Ballet's legendary director (pictured below with Suzanne Farrell and d’Amboise). He performed with the company for about 35 years before retiring just before he turned 50. In 1954, d'Amboise was teamed with Virginia Gibson in Stanley Donen's 1954 film musical about romance in the Oregon territory of the 1850s. He played Ephraim Pontipee; she was Liza. The production received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. It won for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture (Adolph Deutsch, Saul Chaplin). The film was headlined by Howard Keel and Jane Powell. In the 1956 movie version of "Carousel" -- based on Rodgers and Hammerstein's stage production -- d'Amboise danced with Susan Luckey, who played the daughter of the doomed roustabout Billy Bigelow (Gordon MacRae). Also in1956, d'Amboise danced with Sheree North in Michael Curtiz's "The Best Things in Life Are Free." The biopic starred MacRae, Dan Dailey and Ernest Borgnine as the respective members of the early 20th century songwriting team of Buddy DeSylva, Ray Henderson and Lew Brown. His skills as a choreographer and teacher were on display in the 1983 documentary "He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin," which was directed by Emile Ardolino ("Dirty Dancing," "Sister Act"). The production, which focused on d'Amboise's work with New York children at school and at the free National Dance Institute (which he co-founded in 1976), won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 56th Oscars ceremony held on April 9, 1984. It also won two Primetime Emmys and a Daytime Emmy after it was shown on television. He was a member of the 1995 Kennedy Center Honors class that also featured opera singer Marilyn Horne, playwright Neil Simon, actor-director Sidney Poiter and blues great B.B. King. On November 5, 1998, d'Amboise was joined by Hillary and Bill Clinton when the 42nd chief executive presented him with the National Medal of Arts Award at a White House ceremony. Mike Barnes @MikeBarnes4 #RIP Jacques d'Amboise; showed his skills in 'Seven Brides' and 'Carousel' but preferred the ballet stage. There, he said, "you're in conversation with the audience, not the camera; it's immediate, and there's no going back to redo, repair or camouflage." Jacques d'Amboise, Ballet Legend Who Danced in 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' and 'Carousel,'... hollywoodreporter.com 6:01 PM · May 3, 2021·Twitter Web App Russ Tamblyn @RussTamblyn Devastated by the loss of my dear friend and co-star of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Jacques D’Amboise. Jacques was a legendary dancer and founded @NationalDance , but he was also a kind soul and gifted storyteller. I’ll miss him so much. Rest easy now, my Pontipee brother. 1:17 PM · May 4, 2021·Twitter for iPhone nycballet @nycballet NYCB mourns the loss of Jacques D'Amboise, a legendary dancer, choreographer, and educator who performed with the Company for nearly 35 years, and whose inimitable artistry and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed. https://nytimes.com/2021/05/03/arts/dance/jacques-damboise-dead.html… Photo: Martha Swope, 1964. 6:20 PM · May 3, 2021·TweetDeck

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Golden Globes: HFPA Board Calls for Membership to Approve Sweeping Reforms, Will Resign If Not Approved Golden Globes: HFPA Board Calls for Membership to Approve Sweeping Reforms, Will Resign If Not... The board's plans have the endorsement of the organization's Golden Globes broadcasting partners, NBCUniversal and Dick Clark Productions. hollywoodreporter.com 5:52 PM · May 3, 2021·SocialFlow

The Hollywood Reporter @THR New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Says Broadway Can Reopen on May 19 Though theatrical productions can effectively reopen on that date “from a capacity point of view," it may take longer for shows to get up and running and sell tickets. The Broadway League remains committed to reopening at full capacity in the fall He also said that should Broadway actually welcome guests in the near future, social distancing measures would have to remain in effect in accordance with the CDC unless patrons provide proof of vaccination or recent negative test results New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Says Broadway Can Reopen on May 19 Though theatrical productions can effectively reopen on that date “from a capacity point of view,” the governor said Monday, it may take longer for shows to get up and running and sell tickets. hollywoodreporter.com 1:49 PM · May 3, 2021·SocialFlow

Roger Ebert once called Ray "the greatest Indian director and patron saint of Bengali film lovers." It's hard to believe it's been almost 30 years since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him an honorary Oscar on March 20, 1992. He died 24 days later at the age of 70.

The Hollywood Reporter @THR At the weekend box office, #DemonSlayer grossed $6.4 million for an impressive 10-day domestic total of $34.1 million for Aniplex and Funimation, and north of $450 million globally. Warner Bros.' #MortalKombat took in $6.2 million Box Office: 'Demon Slayer' Edges Out 'Mortal Kombat' The order could change when final weekend ticket sales are tallied on Monday. hollywoodreporter.com 12:05 PM · May 2, 2021·SocialFlow

Variety @Variety The #Grammys have dropped the “secret” committees that shut the Weeknd out of 2021’s awards. “I remain uninterested in being a part of the Grammys,” says the artist. https://bit.ly/3tgMY2A 4:32 PM · May 3, 2021·TweetDeck

Bob Strauss @bscritic Aw, #OlympiaDukakis. #moonstruck, of course, and #talesofthecity. Excellent in one of the best movies of the century, #AwayfromHer. And always solid, regardless of the show. Olympia Dukakis Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress For ‘Moonstruck’ Was 89 Olympia Dukakis Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress For 'Moonstruck' Was 89 deadline.com 5:06 PM · May 1, 2021·Twitter Web App

Bob Strauss @bscritic #TomClancysWithoutRemorse makes no apologies for its loads of bloody confrontations. Which is fine, they're well done. Wish the team had felt guiltier about derivative plotting and lame dialogue. #MichaelBJordan has the star power to make it all work. 3:03 PM · Apr 30, 2021·Twitter Web App

Bob Strauss @bscritic The new #BerlinAlexanderplatz movie updates Alfred Doblin's great interwar novel to an African immigrant tragedy. The 1980 miniseries remains the most demanding and rewarding television ever produced. This one has more sex and drugs. Fassbinder would have approved. And hated it. 1:56 PM · Apr 30, 2021·Twitter Web App