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Emma Thompson's daughter takes swipe at mom's ex Kenneth Branagh decades after Helena Bonham Carter affair
July 30, 2024 | 6:52pmEmma Thompson may have forgiven her ex-husband, but it seems her daughter hasn't.
Renée Zellweger officially back for ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ — is Hugh Grant?
April 9, 2024 | 3:24pmBridget Jones is back to write in her infamous diary once again.
'Love Actually' actress looks unrecognizable two decades after starring in beloved film
December 23, 2023 | 5:11pmHeike Makatsch portrayed Alan Rickman's mistress Mia in the beloved Christmas rom-com.
'Matilda the Musical' review: Netflix does halfway decent Dahl
December 24, 2022 | 4:00pmWhat’s better at Christmastime than watching a group of petrified children being called “maggots” by their cruel teacher?
Emma Thompson: Hugh Grant said 'Love Actually' was the 'most psychotic' movie we ever did
November 22, 2022 | 1:07pmSome of the cast reunited to discuss the legacy of the holiday favorite film.
Emma Thompson makes a horrifying Miss Trunchbull in new 'Matilda' trailer
October 13, 2022 | 3:26pmThe nearly unrecognizable actress transformed into the notoriously brutal teacher for "Matilda the Musical."
Emma Thompson: 'I spent two delightful days nude with Jeff Goldblum'
October 4, 2022 | 2:43pmThe actress opened up about filming scenes in the buff.
Emma Thompson unrecognizable as Miss Trunchbull in 'Matilda: The Musical' trailer
June 15, 2022 | 12:58pm"Matilda Wormwood, criminals like you need a real lesson," the Oscar winner's Miss Trunchbull huffs and puffs.
Hugh Laurie answers the question: 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?'
April 12, 2022 | 6:50pmHugh Laurie said he drew inspiration from "The Thin Man" movies for his three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie's murder mystery "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" "I've always loved the relationship...
Emma Thompson on going nude at 62: 'It's very challenging'
January 24, 2022 | 9:32amAt 62, Emma Thompson has opened up about shooting — and rehearsing — scenes of her new film, "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande," in the nude: "It’s very challenging."
'Cruella' review: Emma Stone makes villainy fun and sexy
May 27, 2021 | 7:04pmEmma Stone is wondrous as Cruella de Vil from “101 Dalmatians" in this new Disney origin story, out Friday, in which she plays British fashion designer Estella.
Jane Austen screen adaptations over the years — even with zombies
February 18, 2020 | 6:47pmGiven the sheer volume of Jane Austen-inspired movies and TV series over the years, it can be startling to remember that the early 19th-century British scribe only wrote six major...
Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Dolittle' is a little extra
January 15, 2020 | 1:28pmBetween "Dolittle" and "Cats," maybe Universal is now just specializing in confounding talking-animal movies.
George Michael demanded Emma Thompson for 'Last Christmas'
November 7, 2019 | 8:00pmSometimes you gotta have faith — and Emma Thompson. Both were necessary in the case of “Last Christmas,” the new romantic-comedy inspired by the titular holiday classic from Wham! After...
'Last Christmas' is a lump of coal for our stockings
November 7, 2019 | 10:57amIt’s a shame that George Michael’s final major artistic contribution to the world is the crummy movie “Last Christmas.” In its shoddy attempt to make a splash in the British...
Mindy Kaling's new 'Late Night' comedy sneaks up on you
June 6, 2019 | 4:17pmMindy's new project is her best so far. That’s Mindy Kaling, the actress known for her work on “The Office,” “Oceans 8” and “The Mindy Project.” Her first feature film...
'Saturday Night Live' reveals final hosts, musical guests of season
April 17, 2019 | 4:32pmEmma Thompson and Paul Rudd are booked to host the final two episodes of this "Saturday Night Live" season, the show announced Wednesday by way of Twitter. The May 11...
Why Amazon paid $13M for Mindy Kaling's record-breaking 'Late Night'
January 27, 2019 | 10:13amPARK CITY, Utah — Mindy’s latest project is her best so far. That’s Mindy Kaling, the actress known for her work on “The Office, and “Oceans 8,” and the creator...
Why Emma Thompson read an entire movie script out loud in her kitchen
September 13, 2018 | 5:55pmWith 11 of his novels having been made into films — the latest, “The Children Act,” is in theaters Friday and on demand now — Ian McEwan is somewhat skeptical...
Dakota Fanning fuels a low-energy love triangle in 'Effie Gray'
April 1, 2015 | 1:59pmVictorian England’s most famous lousy marriage is the basis of this film directed by Richard Laxton from a script by Emma Thompson. Dakota Fanning’s title character marries brilliant art critic...