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Gabrielle Union says she thinks it's tacky to tell on your costars — but she tells many revealing stories about herself in We're Going to Need More Wine.

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Gabrielle Union Gets Real In 'We're Going To Need More Wine'

6:29am October 20, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

Union has graced screens big and small since the '90s. Now she's written a frank, funny essay collection that's not just a celebrity tell-all (though she does dish on Heath Ledger's dreaminess).

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LAPD Investigating Accusation Of 2013 Rape By Harvey Weinstein

8:53pm October 19, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Weinstein has been dogged by a litany of allegations of sexual misconduct ever since the New York Times reported earlier this month that he has paid off accusers for decades.

Jamie (Jaden Michael) and Ben (Oakes Fegley) meet ... a woman played Julianne Moore (no spoilers!) in Todd Haynes' Wonderstruck.

Arts

'Wonderstruck': A Lifeless Diorama About Lifeless Dioramas

5:01pm October 19, 2017

by Mark Jenkins

Todd Haynes follows up Carol with this New York fable set in different time periods, but "there's little room left for insight and emotion in this overstuffed cabinet of curiosities."

Nahuel Pérez Biscayart stars as Sean Dalmazo, an HIV-positive activist in BPM (Beats Per Minute).

Arts

In The Searing 'BPM (Beats Per Minute)' ACT UP Acts Up

5:01pm October 19, 2017

by Andrew Lapin

This French drama about the Paris chapter of ACT UP in the '80s and '90s feels urgent and chillingly relevant — a call to arms against silence and complacency.

"Hole. Harry Hole." Michael Fassbender chases a serial killer in the frosty, hilariously dour The Snowman.

Arts

Do You Want To Skip 'The Snowman?' (You Should)

5:00pm October 19, 2017

by Scott Tobias

Director Tomas Alfredson buries a pulpy serial-killer yarn under an avalanche of portentous, boring, art-house fussiness.

Weinstein Battles A Crisis Of His Own Making: Harassment Allegations

8:10am October 18, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein actively worked behind the scenes to avoid scrutiny for years. The movie mogul blended charm and menace when dealing with the media.

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Harvey Weinstein Scandal May Prompt A Sea Change In Hollywood

7:55am October 18, 2017

by Ted Robbins

The fallout continues in the entertainment industry following sex abuse allegations against the movie mogul. People in Hollywood are asking how to change the climate for women in the industry.

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Anthony Bourdain Urges Americans To 'Value The Things We Eat'

3:02pm October 17, 2017

by Jeremy Hobson

In an interview with NPR's Here & Now about his new documentary, Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, the chef drives home the size of the problem and the importance of changing our perspective.

Taran Killam wrote, directed and stars in the mockumentary Killing Gunther.

Arts

Taran Killam Says 'There Was Never Any Common Ground' When Trump Hosted 'SNL'

1:56pm October 17, 2017

In November 2015, candidate Donald Trump drew protesters to NBC's New York studio. Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam says, "We could hear the protests during our table read."

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Exploring Legalities That May Have Enabled Harvey Weinstein's Actions

8:11am October 17, 2017

As the board of the Weinstein Company considers the sexual harassment allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, David Greene consider the company's potential liability with lawyer Beverly Davis.

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