Billy Ray is that rare combination of a successful screenwriter (The Hunger Games, Captain Phillips) who’s also a first rate director (Shattered Glass, Breach). His latest movie is “Secret In Their Eyes,” a topnotch thriller starring Julia Roberts and Chiwetel Ejiofor, is a remake of the Oscar winning Argentinean feature “El Secreto De Sus Ojos.” Thankfully, Ray’s version isn’t a step by step regurgitation of the film, as it manages to carve its own singular narrative.
‘Sicario’ Hits Blu-Ray & DVD In January
Sicario, yet another stunning feature from director Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Incendies), hits Blu-ray and DVD January 5 via Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
Jimmy Fallon Plays To Win In ‘Esquire’ Interview
Although the Late Night wars are a completely different (and more friendly) beast since Jay Leno and David Letterman moved on, Jimmy Fallon understands competition is part of the process. The Tonight Show host graces the cover of the December/January issue of Esquire magazine, and he gave the mag candid insight on his day job.
‘The Voice’ Playoffs: Jordan Smith Praises God’s “Faithfulness”
The Voice Playoffs are in full swing, and all of the Top 12 singers turned in solid performances for the evening. My top 5 performances begin with a little “Hotline Bling” from Amy Vachal.
Quantico Whodunnit, Week 8: A Time of Sacrifice
When we last left Alex Parrish and her rogue team of supporters, Nathalie‘s tip led to the arrest of some of the crew and Ryan Booth being shot, even though Nathalie allowed Alex and Booth to escape. How will Alex and a severely wounded Booth evade the FBI search? What will become of the twins, Shelby and Simon? Let’s get into our latest recap of Quantico.
Julia Roberts Talks ‘Secret In Their Eyes’ & “Instinct” For Movie Roles
In Secret of their Eyes, Julia Roberts is Jess, an FBI investigator who is understandably obsessed with exacting revenge on her daughter’s killer (Joe Cole). The Los Angeles based story, which is a remake of the Oscar winning feature El Secreto De Sus Ojos, is directed by Billy Ray and co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman.
‘The Royals’ Star Alexandra Park Talks Work Ethic & Type 1 Diabetes
Season two of The Royals begins tonight, and the series, along with being another showcase vehicle for Elizabeth Hurley, has also dramatically changed the career of Alexandra Park (Princess Eleanor). I had the chance of interviewing Park this year during season one, and she went into depth about how having Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop her flourishing acting journey.