Why does Thor have short hair? Where's his hammer?Thor: Ragnarokplot revealed!

All of these elements are part ofThor: Ragnarok. So WTF is this movie about? Lokis rather lax governing leads to the reemergence of an imprisoned Hela (Cate Blanchett). Thor is a bit of a fanboy for the Valkyrie, the elite women warriors, Hemsworth says. (His replacement weapons include a pair of swords seen onEWs cover.) GALLERY:Exclusive First Look Photos ofThor: Ragnarok Sakaars most popular and successful gladiator? Bruce Banner, a.k.a....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · David Kelly

Why Dolph Lundgren wore his boots to bed for horror movieDon't Kill It

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. What itdoesntexplain is why Woodley wears his boots to bed. The boots were my idea, says Lundgren, whose many credits includeRocky IVand theExpendablesfranchise. Credit: Everett Collection Hes kind of loud and he talks a lot, agrees the actor. But as an actor, its fun to have a lot of dialog. There was more dialog than in my lastfivepictures put together....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Alicia Romero

Why Goldie Hawn wanted to doSnatchedwith Amy Schumer

Think prison breaks, outrunning bad guys through a jungle, and a particularly lethal dance move. But at its core, its a tender relationship study of the often complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. Its what I gravitate towards real character stuff in the midst of funny. Justina Mintz/Fox I loved it, Hawn says. I saw Amys range and her brilliance. Shes a funny, smart person who can also make you cry....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Sierra Robertson

Why Harry Styles was missing from theDunkirktrailers

But he was barely there. Well, because they didnt want to piss off the people looking for him. We dont want people who are huge fans of his being disappointed that hes not in it enough. Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. And the fact is that no one actor in isDunkirkthat much. His character can only see one aspect of whats happening at Dunkirk. I think what Harry does is extremely subtle because its very real, Nolan said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Jennifer Washington

Why Hellboy is the hero of our time

With a third film on the way, what does the red monster-hunter have to say to us today? The end of the world could come any day now. Its an interesting time, then, for a new Hellboy movie. Credit: Everett Collection In Mignolas comics, the Blood Queen arrives to bring about the final war between monsters and mankind. Hellboy is a hero for our time. Hellboy, by contrast, was first introduced in the Clinton Era....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Mark Rodriguez

Why Him?: EW review

You often hear screenwriters talk about the idea of their screenplay. This is because screenwriters are smart people, and because we all need something to believe in. But the Hollywood hard-R comedy has never felt so shallow. Credit: Scott Garfield Every title is an elevator pitch:Bad Moms,Dirty Grandpa,Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Once you get the concept, it’s possible for you to fill in the blanks. So creditWhy Him?for an unusual virtue: It gives good subtext....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Summer Smith

Why Him?cast on why James Franco's character is actually a great boyfriend

James Franco, John Hamburg, Megan Mullally, and Zoey Deutch preview the comedy. Its time to meet the boyfriend inWhy Him? Read on for that, and for Cranstons take on the film, headhere. Credit: Scott Garfield/Fox It feels like thats part of the culture now. Those are the guys at the Sun Valley [media and tech] conference. Theyre the new establishment and that dialectic felt like really interesting material for a movie....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Jeffery Carter

Why is Election Day on Tuesday? John Oliver's investigates

Elections for national office in America are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. John OliversLast Week Tonighttook a stab at answering that question in a web video this weekend. Its just one of those mysteries no one can figure out, like wheres the remote? Credit: HBO Or, why doesnt Jason Bourne just Google himself? said a voice-over artist in the video. Yes, we vote on Tuesdays because of the Sabbath....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Michael Moreno

Why James Franco directedThe Disaster Artistin Tommy Wiseau's accent

Getting direction in that speech cadence was true insanity,Mantzoukas recently told EW. So, why exactly did Franco maintain his characters accent all the time he was on set? It might sound like some weird B-movie version of Daniel Day-Lewis or something, laughs thePineapple Expressand127 Hoursstar. Justina Mintz/A24 In fact, his accent is the most infectious kind of accent to do. You just want to do it! Everybody wants to do it!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Angela Mason

Why Kevin Young'sBrownpoems are not only beautiful, but essential

Young, poetry editor ofThe New Yorker, has been publishing collections for two decades. The effect is a book that reflects Youngs creative evolution, fusing the personal with the historical. Read on below, and purchase your copy ofBrownhere. Credit: Melanie Dunea; Random House Brown of Brown v. Board [was at]. I was also interested in the intersection of the public and the private. The ways that these bigger forces of history get played out in individuals....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Frank Knight

Why LL Cool J is glad Trump won't attend historic Kennedy Center Honors

So, I’m glad about that," he toldEllen DeGeneresonEllen. “It would’ve been tough for me,” he said. “No one asked me to be their political activist, savior,” the rapper added. So I’m not feeding into that, I’m not feeding into the machine." But Cool J did want to discuss “the atmosphere in America.” Cool J emphasized that he doesn’t want to bash or blame anybody. “People have the right to feel what they want to feel,” he said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Stephanie Allen

Why Marvel'sAmericais the superhero people need right now

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What does America mean toyou? GABBY RIVERA:America Chavez represents infinite hope and the power of taking action. WithAmerica, girls of color, people of color, we get to see ourselves living vibrant and free. Credit: Marvel She can dimension hop at her leisure when she needs to go and save lives. America gets to exist in this world and others without racist, heteronormative, xenophobic, and sexist limitations. America Chavez chooses her destiny....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Gina Baker

Why nun-goth comedy Little Sister can be enjoyed by nuns and goths

In fact it does neither. My mother is an Episcopal priest, says Clark. People would be like, Well, what are you making next? Id go, Im making a movie about a nun. Theyd be like, Oh, she goes to an orgy or something crazy? No, no, none of that. My Mom has seen it. Shes organizing a little screening of it at the church! Little Sisteris distributed by Forager Films, whose founders include director Joe Swanberg....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Dr. Richard Grant MD