Esther Zuckerman

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The Story Behind 'A Real Pain'

Writer-director-star Jesse Eisenberg and co-star Kieran Culkin on making a different kind of Holocaust movie, inspired by Eisenberg's family history.

By Esther Zuckerman

The True Story Behind Woman of the Hour

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut dramatizes the story of Rodney Alcala, who appeared on 'The Dating Game' in the midst of a killing spree.

By Esther Zuckerman

The True Story Behind 'Lee'

The new movie starring Kate Winslet tells the story of photographer Lee Miller, who made indelible images of suffering during World War II.

By Esther Zuckerman

Nobody Wants This Has a Jewish Woman Problem

The new Netflix rom-com presents a "shiksa dream girl" fantasy in which Jewish women are nags, harpies, and obstacles to the central couple's happiness.

By Esther Zuckerman

Kate Winslet on Bringing 'Lee' to Life

The producer and star of 'Lee' on her devotion to telling the story of the renowned model turned war photographer.

By Esther Zuckerman

The Inspiration Behind 'Rez Ball'

Filmmakers Sydney Freeland and Sterlin Harjo on the traditions of high school basketball, played on Native American reservations, that informed the sports drama.

By Esther Zuckerman

Sigrid Nunez on the Big Screen

Two of the novelist's books, 'The Friend' and 'What Are You Going Through,' have been adapted into buzzy films playing at fall festivals.

By Esther Zuckerman

The Story Behind The Last Showgirl

Anderson plays an aging Vegas showgirl in the new movie from Gia Coppola. For so many reasons, it's a role only she could meaningfully deliver.

By Esther Zuckerman

The Story Behind 'Nutcrackers'

Ben Stiller's new family comedy stars four siblings around whom director David Gordon Green built a movie after getting to know them on their Ohio farm.

By Esther Zuckerman

The True Story Behind 'Hit Man'

In Richard Linklater's new comedy, Glen Powell plays a chameleonic man who poses as a contract killer to catch the people looking to hire a real one.

By Esther Zuckerman

The True Story Behind Pain Hustlers

The director and author behind Netflix's crime drama on the how the movie starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans fictionalized the story of an opioid scandal.

By Esther Zuckerman

The Story Behind Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans'

Steven Spielberg has often shared his story through metaphors. This fall, he debuts his most personal film yet

By Esther Zuckerman

The Story Behind 'Women Talking'

Sarah Polley's buzzy drama, adapted from Miriam Toews' novel, is rooted in a harrowing story that took place in a Mennonite colony in Bolivia

By Esther Zuckerman

Prey Reimagines the Predator Franchise

As a movie villain, the Predator has pretty basic motivations. He’s an alien who comes to Earth to hunt for fun with some cool gadgets. He can make himself invisible, but can’t see his targets,...

By Esther Zuckerman

Watch Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell Face Off Against a Pregnant Woman in Lifetime Movie Trailer

Tune in June 20 to see the full movie

By Esther Zuckerman

Watch Channing Tatum Groove at the Los Angeles Pride Parade

Yes, they played "Pony"

By Esther Zuckerman

See Caitlyn Jenner on Her Trip to Los Angeles LGBT Center's Youth Center

Jenner's docuseries premieres July 26

By Esther Zuckerman

A Handy Guide to Picking Your Summer TV Binge

From 'Orange Is the New Black' to 'Seinfeld'

By Esther Zuckerman

This Cleveland Cavaliers Player Has a Friends Tattoo

Does he consider himself more of a Ross, a Chandler or a Joey?

By Esther Zuckerman

This Is When the New Season of Orange Is The New Black Will Be Online

Spend the early hours of Friday with the women of Litchfied

By Esther Zuckerman
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