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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeEmma Thompson has revealed Hugh Grant’s unconventional first reaction to watching Love Actually.The two actors starred in the 2003 Christmas romcom directed by Richard Curtis. In a forthcoming 20th anniversary special for the film, Diane Sawyer interviews the cast, including Thompson, Grant, Laura Linney, and Bill Nighy.In a preview for the special, Thompson recalls the first time that…

New Yorker, serial dater and seemingly the only man left in Manhattan without his own podcast, Ben (played by BJ Novak, who also wrote and directed) spots an opportunity when he learns of the death of one of his many casual flings. According to her brother, Ty (Boyd Holbrook), Abby described Ben as her boyfriend. Strong-armed into attending her funeral, Ben is intrigued to learn that Ty believes his sister was murdered. The potential for a true crime podcast is too tempting to pass up, so Ben moves in with Abby’s…

Baz Luhrmann is nothing if not an original, a filmmaker oft hailed for his brash showmanship and flirty eye-candy. “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” the exuberant Broadway homage to his iconic 2001 movie, likewise seduces the viewer with its sheer unadulterated spectacle. The lavish Tony-winning tuner struts around San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre through Nov. 6. In the eye-popping opening tableau, the viewer is seduced by a windmill at one end of the glittering stage and an elephant at the other as the music slides from “Lady…

EA Dice has added a shipping container charm to Battlefield 2042 which pokes fun at the frequent community complaints about there being so many in the game. Battlefield 2042 Season 2: Master of Arms has officially launched introducing an all-new map, Specialist, weaponry, and more. Players have also noticed that the new season has also brought a brand new weapon charm that appears to be a nod to a common critique that has been around since the game launched (via Dexerto). According to players, Battlefield 2042 simply…