Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday, 9 May 2014

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5/9/14

Reeve Carney on Playing Dorian Gray in Showtime’s Penny Dreadful and Turning Off the Dark

The former Broadway Peter Parker plays an Oscar Wilde character on Showtime’s inventive new drama.

Seitz: Rosemary’s Baby Can’t Escape the Influence of Papa Polanski

Starring Zoe Saldana as the titular mother.

NBC Cancels Community, Revolution

Tough week for quirky comedies!

Best of Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu Streaming: Foodie Movies

Featuring Big Night, naturally.

Vera Farmiga Kisses and Tells AboutBates Motel’s Season Finale

"Norma already has a skewed perspective of affection."

NBC Renews Hannibal, About a Boy

Renewal fever continues.

Ebiri on Devil’s Knot: Atom Egoyan’s Fictional Account of the West Memphis Three Is Curiously Antiseptic

Based on the true story that has been chronicled in four acclaimed documentaries.

Casey Affleck Joins HBO’s Lewis and Clark Miniseries

For HBO.

Talking to Jon Favreau About Chef, Returning to Indies, and Maintaining a Vision Inside Blockbusters

"I’m a 47-year-old dad who likes to eat ... That’s different from the 27-year-old guy who’s out in Hollywood trying to get a girl’s number."

American Horror Story: Freak ShowWill Include a Scary Clown

Can't sleep. Clown'll eat me.

6 Things to Know About Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner’s Difficult People

Including what Amy Poehler smells like.

Gia Coppola on Directing Palo Alto, Adapting James Franco, and Joining the Family Business

The granddaughter of Francis Ford and niece of Sofia helms the theatrical adaptation of James Franco’s book of short stories.

Watch Frozen Re-Cut As a Horror Film

Shiver.

Edelstein on God’s Pocket: John Slattery’s Directorial Debut Is a Nihilistic Farce

In one of his last roles, Philip Seymour Hoffman is heartbreakingly good.

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jack McBrayer Will Star in an Adult Swim Buddy Comedy

No keed, no keed.

Sigourney Weaver Will Transform in Each Avatar Sequel

"My part is a little different in each one."

ABC Announces Renewals, New Shows

R.I.P., Trophy Wife.

Ebiri on Chef: A Comfort Movie About Comfort Food

It’s hard not to read a teensy bit of self-reflection into Jon Favreau's new movie.

New York Magazine’s Approval Matrix Will Be a Neal Brennan–Hosted Sundance Show

This news is highbrow, lowbrow, and brilliant.

American Idol Recap: We Are Not A-Meused

God dammit, Randy Jackson.

The Vampire Diaries Recap: It’s the End of the World As We Know It

Who died?

Theater Review: How Was Irma la Douce Ever a Hit?!

Ceci n'est pas un succès.

It Sounds Crazy, But Marc Maron Just Might Be in a Good Mood

"It's not the Big Time, but a sort of, ‘Hey, things are starting to work out’ time."

NBC Adds Cop Show, HellblazerShow, Rom-Com

Pickup season continues.

Seitz on Maron Season 2: Has Video Killed This Radio Star?

The show returns tonight on IFC.

Watch a Fox Tribute to Animated Mothers for Mother’s Day

Featuring Linda Belcher, Marge Simpson, Lois Griffin, and Francine Smith.

Alexander Trailer: It’s a Very, Very Bad Day

Wacky high jinks!

CW Announces Pickups, Cancellations, Renewals

R.I.P., Carrie Diaries.

Lifetime Is Making a Red Tent Movie

With Minnie Driver as Leah and Morena Baccarin as Rachel.

Lana Del Rey’s ULTRAVIOLENCE Has an Amazing Track List

"F*CKED MY WAY TO THE TOP."