France Faces Thorny Oscar Submission Choice With Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ and Homegrown Contenders
France weighs Andrey Zvyagintsev’s 'Minotaur' against a crowded field of contenders for its 2027 international Oscar submission.
‘Life, Larry’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama’s Notes and Why Larry David Will Never Retire: ‘He’s Like a Prostitute Who Has Sex When He’s Not Working’
'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' director Jeff Schaffer unpacks Barack Obama's feedback and why Larry David will never retire.
Bill Maher Gets Played by JD Vance on ‘Real Time,’ Admits He May Vote Republican in 2028
Bill Maher welcomed Vice President JD Vance as a guest on his HBO show “Real Time,” and failed to get him to apologize for the Trump administration.
Widen the Door Without Lowering the Bar
Audiences aren’t turning away from great entertainment — they’re seeking a deeper relationship with it. As more attention turns to creators, it’s time to reconsider the role they play in…
‘The Bear’ Stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri Break Down Carmy’s ‘Ego Death’ and Passing the Torch to Sydney: ‘It’s a Heartbreaking Moment’
'The Bear' stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri break down the moment when Carmy drops a dish and why it represents "ego death."
Pablo Larraín’s Upcoming Netflix Feature ‘Once’ Gathers Top Cast and Crew (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s Pablo Larrain is set to kick off production on his next feature for Netflix, 'Once,' later this year.
‘Border’ Meets ‘Stand by Me’ in ‘Fränk,’ a Coming of Age for the Manosphere Era by ‘Tenet’ Assistant Director Tõnis Pill
'Tenet' assistant director Tõnis Pill talks about crafting a tale of boyhood during manosphere era, portraying disability on screen with 'Fränk.'
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ Lands ‘It’ and ‘Annabelle’ Screenwriter Gary Dauberman
'It' and 'Annabelle' screenwriter Gary Dauberman will write 'Five Nights at Freddy's 3.'
‘Culpables’ and ‘My Fault’ Author Mercedes Ron Signs First-Look Deal With Amazon MGM
Amazon has underlined his partnership with YA romance queen Mercedes Ron, whose film adaptations have dominated the Prime Video global charts
The Best Stereo and AV Receivers to Shop in 2026
From Sony, Onkyo, Denon, Variety rounded up the best stereo receivers to buy in 2026: Here's how to find, shop and buy home theater audio online.
Chef Sean Brock Reveals the 5 Fats That Flavor the Essential Fried Chicken at Darling Restaurant, Why He’s Obsessed With Vinyl and His Scary Dolly Parton Story
At West Hollywood's Darling restaurant, renowned chef Sean Brock creates elevated Southern dishes while spinning vintage country vinyl.