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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Woody Allen, 89, and wife Soon-Yi, 54, in rare sighting as they grab dinner in Santa Monica
Woody Allen held hands with his third wife Soon-Yi Previn as the enjoyed a date night at Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Saturday. At 89, the disgraced director is 35 years older than the special education expert, who was adopted from Korea by his longtime ex-partner Mia Farrow and her second ex-husband Andre Previn in 1978. Woody and Soon-Yi have been married for 27 years, and they're proud parents of adopted daughters Bechet Allen and Manzie Tio Allen. Bechet, 26, works as an assistant to Gagosian Gallery curator Michael Cary, and 25-year-old Manzie works as an assistant to Emily in Paris showrunner Darren Star. Between 2014-2015, Allen and Previn reportedly used to enjoy monthly dinners with the late Jeffrey Epstein, whose name is still dominating headlines over the Trump administration's refusal to reveal his list of clients. 'Woody and Soon-Yi lived in the same neighborhood as Epstein and were frequently invited to dinner parties at his townhouse,' a spokeswoman for the couple confirmed to the Wall Street Journal in 2023. 'There were always other guests at those gatherings. Woody never had a business meeting with Epstein and not once spent time with him without Soon-Yi also being present.' Chelsea Handler happened to be a guest at one of those dinners with Woody, Soon-Yi, and the convicted pedophile at his Upper East Side townhouse where she famously asked the couple: 'So how did you two meet?' 'There's no chance that I, as myself, am going to sit across from the table from him and his daughter wife and not tell him what I think... just on behalf of women everywhere. I will never be silent,' the 50-year-old comedian recalled on Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out podcast on July 14. 'I was there to make sure he knew and everyone at the table knew how I felt before I left. Like, "Don't think I'm okay. I'm not okay with this."' Previn never considered Allen a father figure despite the 80-year-old Rosemary's Baby alum dating him for 12 years spanning 1980-1992 until Mia discovered nude Polaroids of her then 21-year-old daughter at his home. Seven months later, Farrow publicly accused the Bronx-born filmmaker of molesting her seven-year-old adopted daughter Dylan Farrow. Woody - who was never charged or prosecuted - quickly sued the Roommate thespian for full custody of their son Satchel (now Ronan) and her adopted children Dylan and Moses.
Montreal Gazette
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Brownstein: Another Pacino is set to make a mark in Montreal, this time as a director
Just as her Oscar-winning dad Al has, Julie Pacino is set to leave her mark on Montreal — but from the other side of the camera. It was in June 2015 that then-Montreal mayor Denis Coderre made the senior Pacino an honorary citizen and gave him a symbolic key to the city. Ten years later, Julie Pacino's debut directorial feature film, the haunting yet darkly humorous psycho-thriller I Live Here Now, makes its world première in Montreal, Thursday night at the Fantasia International Film Festival. She will be on hand for a Q-and-A after the 7:05 p.m. screening Thursday at Salle J.A. DeSève, as well as after Friday's 2:15 showing at the same venue. I Live Here Now is one wild ride, a sort of postmodern Rosemary's Baby à la Polanksi set at a sort of postmodern Bates Motel à la Hitchcock. Like the works of David Lynch and Ryan Coogler, the film's effects-laden, surreal eeriness is broken up by some deadly dark wit. Fantasia is a perfect fit for this flick. At its core, this is a tale about a struggling actress (Lucy Fry) whose world takes a turbulent turn when she learns she is pregnant and somehow finds her way to the creepy aforementioned motel where there is no refuge to be had. Instead, long-seated trauma from her childhood surfaces. The would-be father (comedy star Matt Rife) and his overbearing mother (Sheryl 'Twin Peaks' Lee) only exacerbate her anguish. 'I showed my mom (Jan Tarrant), also my best friend, the film and she went: 'What the heck?' I went: 'No, no … that part of it is fictional!'' a smiling Pacino recounts in an interview. It has been quite the journey for Pacino — also the film's writer — to get to this point in her career. 'A lot of life experience and working on a bunch of different short films, to kind of figure out what exactly it is I wanted to say as a director, is what took this long. I was never in a rush,' explains Pacino, director of the acclaimed short Nowhere to Go. While following in his career footsteps on one level, it's abundantly clear that she has taken a genre route far removed from that of her father. But her dad did one film, the Devil's Advocate (1997), which just may have been a precursor to the path his daughter has taken three decades later. He was cast as Satan, and Julie, five at the time, happened be on the set during filming. 'I think that might (have shaped me) … I have vivid memories of that set and the flames and that burned-up corpse the art department had created, and my dad going 'it's not real.' Yeah, but it feels real. And then he goes: 'Yeah, that's the movies.' And I was like: 'OK.' 'That piqued by interest. So I would say that it had an impact on the art that I like to make and the movies that I like to watch.' One thing is certain: I Live Here Now didn't benefit from a Serpico/Godfather-like budget. Yet the film's production values have the feel of a well-endowed feature. 'This is an indie film and we had limited resources. And I was just grateful to have any resources to make a feature. We did the best that we could with what we had. I think a lot of times that limited resources can help sort of rein in the vision and the creative in a really healthy way. 'So I enjoyed the parameters that I was working with. My producers, who were incredible, even enabled us to shoot on film, which is a rarity now, and my collaborators went above and beyond. I don't know how they did it … It was a challenge.' Pacino has little pretence. She won't describe herself as an auteur, simply stating: 'I just enjoy making art with creative geniuses. 'I'm really like a little girl who wants to play with her friends. I just like to be transported to a different reality. So when it was my turn to take a stab at a feature, I figured why not stick to what I like, and let that passion drive the story.' She isn't sure if a career in film was necessarily predetermined because of her dad. 'I was raised with a lot of emphasis on just chasing my desire, whatever it would be. So I tried a lot of things growing up. I took ballet classes. I was actually a very serious softball athlete, playing competitively in college. That skill really translates well in running film sets. It's a very team-oriented thing.' Well, she has knocked it out of the park in her first feature outing. She is now back crafting another psychodrama, 'more external than internal like this one was.' 'Even though the material is really dark, I love to lean into the camp of the horror genre. I love humour to the point where you forget you're watching a horror film.' Her dad has seen rough cuts of I Live Here Now, but not the final version yet. 'He definitely gave me super insightful, helpful feedback along the way, as he always does. I just admire his artistry and have learned so much (from him). So it was a natural thing for me to trust that in myself. I'm definitely grateful to him and my mom for always giving me permission to dream in this way.'
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kajol reveals she watches horror films without sound: says it feels less scary
Kajol is promoting her new film Maa. It is a mythological horror drama. She admits she is not a horror fan. Her family loves horror movies. She watches them without sound. Kajol recounts watching Rosemary's Baby thinking it was a legal drama. She appreciates the aesthetic of well-made horror films. Fans are eager to see her in Maa. As Kajol gears up for the release of her latest film Maa, a mythological horror drama, the actor opened up about her unconventional relationship with the horror genre — and it's as candid and charming as you'd expect. Exclusive | Kajol CANDID On Horror Fears and Son Yug's Voice Debut In 'Karate Kids: Legends' 'I am not a horror buff at all,' Kajol confessed during the film's promotions. 'There are so many things in life that scare you naturally. You don't have to watch a movie, basically.' Despite her personal aversion to horror, the actress is surrounded by family members who are die-hard fans of the genre. 'My husband, my son, my nephews — everybody around me loves, loves, loves horror. They watch at least one film every week. Come hell or high water.' While Kajol admits to watching a few horror classics, she does so with a twist. 'I watch these films without sound. Without sound, I'm not that scared,' she laughed. It's a trick many wary viewers might relate to — muting the jump scares while still soaking in the eerie visuals. Interestingly, Kajol recounted a hilarious incident involving one of horror cinema's most iconic films. 'I was told that Rosemary's Baby was going to be a lawyer drama,' she revealed. 'I was like interesting, I think I'll watch it. And then cut to… we had this!' The 1968 psychological horror film, directed by Roman Polanski , is actually a chilling tale about a young woman who comes to suspect sinister forces are conspiring against her unborn child. Far from legal drama territory, it's widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made which went on to earn more than US $ 33 million at the box office. Kajol also shared her appreciation for the aesthetic value horror films can offer when done right. 'One of the biggest things I like about horror is that when it's done well, it has a beautiful aesthetic to it.' Maa has been backed by Ajay Devgn and is directed by Vishal Furia .
Elle
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
6 Of The Best Nightie Dresses - And The Flat Shoe Styles To Wear Them With This Summer
Be it Courtney Love in a beat up slip dress and boots, Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby in a blue nightdress wielding a knife or Wendy Darling waiting at her window for Peter Pan in an Edwardian cotton nightgown, nighties loom large in popular culture. Visually signalling innocence, or perhaps a loss of it, there's something exposing about a nightdress and therefore also something liberating and pretty punk rock about wearing it outside. This is all to say: we think wearing nighties in the day is cool and you should try it. Emerging as one of summer 2025's hottest trends (thanks to designers like Chloé, smaller brands like If Only If ,and cool girls like Daisy Edgar Jones and Sabrina Carpenter), nighties are coming in all shapes and sizes. From slinky, silky slips to cotton voile smocks, there really is a nightie style for everyone. However, we know it can be a little tricky to know what shoes to pair them with, so here are six shoe styles that work and exactly what nightie to pair them with. Boat shoes are a key shoe trend of the season, but a little tricky to style. We've kept things very straightforward by pairing it with a black minidress from Dôen. Lean into feminine shapes and soft hues by pairing these sky blue Mary Janes with Chloé's boho midi dress. Jelly shoes add a girlish feel to any ensemble, that's why we've paired it with a more grown-up midi-length slip, to add some contrast. Take a leaf out of Dua Lipa's book and try some sneakerinas - these Puma Speedcats would pair well with If Only If's Heather dress and are perfect for a summer in the city. If you're looking for an office appropriate nightie combination, this is as good as it gets. Layer with an oversized shirt or cardigan for extra prim points. Can you think of a cuter combination? Take yourself on an adorable picnic or to the seaside in this ditsy print dress and bold fisherman sandals. Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
New York Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mia Farrow reveals she was ‘betrayed' by Bette Davis' daughter: ‘I lost all respect for her'
It was death of a friendship on the Iberian Peninsula. Mia Farrow, 80, is getting candid on Bette Davis' daughter, B.D. Hyman's 1985 memoir, 'My Mother's Keeper.' While speaking to Interview Magazine on Tuesday, the actress said she thought the memoir was 'a trashy book.' 6 Mia Farrow attends the 78th Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Event at Sofitel New York on May 08, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions 6 The 1978 film 'Death on the Nile.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Rosemary's Baby' star was close friends Davis, who died in 1989 at age 81. '[Bette] had worked with my father when I was 12, and we were all in Spain, and she had a very disagreeable daughter named B.D. who was my age,' Farrow recounted. 'And Bette wanted to take her to every village and museum, but she didn't want to go anywhere. We were all staying in the same hotel. I, on the other hand, could barely not raise my hand to say, 'Can I come?'' Reflecting on the book years later, the actress, who starred in the 1978 film 'Death on the Nile' with Davis, stated that 'B.D. betrayed her mother in a horrible way, wrote a trashy book and stuff. So we've known each other since childhood but I lost all respect for her. I really loved her mother, by the way.' 6 Mia Farrow in December 1976. Getty Images Hyman, who is now 78, explained to People in 1985, 'I wrote the book because I love her and I want to reach her.' 'I could have written the manuscript and sent it to Mother and not published it. She wouldn't have read it,' she continued. 'She won't listen to anything she doesn't want to hear. She hangs up the phone or walks out the door. So I went the only route I felt would reach her: the public forum. What is seen by the world is the most important thing to Mother. This is essentially a public letter to my mother.' However, things didn't go according to plan, as after the book went public, David disinherited her daughter. 6 Bette Davis and her daughter Barbara Merrill. Bettmann Archive In response, the Hollywood star wrote an open letter in her own memoir, 'This 'N That.' 'The sum total of your having written this book is a glaring lack of loyalty and thanks for the very privileged life I feel you have been given,' Davis penned. 'I hope someday I will understand the title 'My Mother's Keeper.' If it refers to money, if my memory serves me right, I've been your keeper all these many years. I am continuing to do so, as my name has made your book about me a success.' Along with publicly feuding with her daughter, the 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' alum also had a Hollywood archnemesis, Joan Crawford. 6 Bette Davis with her daughter Barbara. Getty Images 'I wouldn't piss on Joan Crawford if she were on fire,' Davis once stated. The two stars had a decades-long feud brought on by both professional and personal issues with one another. Crawford died in 1977. One moment in particular was in 1935 when Davis fell in love with her 'Dangerous' co-star Franchot Tone. Unfortunately, Crawford got to him first. During a 1987 interview with journalist Michael Thorton, Davis said, 'I have never forgiven her for that, and never will.' 6 Mia Farrow arrives for the Time Magazine 100 gala. REUTERS 'He was madly in love with her,' Davis said. 'They met each day for lunch… he would return to the set, his face covered in lipstick. He was honored this great star was in love with him. I was jealous, of course.' Crawford, meanwhile, said in her memoir 'Not the Girl Next Door: Joan Crawford: A Personal Biography,' that Tone 'thought Bette was a good actress, but he never thought of her as a woman.'
