Sigourney Weaver Defends Roman Polanski: “He’s Changed His Life”

October 29, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

Sigourney Weaver was asked by THR about Roman Polanski, whom she's worked with in the past, on the 1994 film “Death and the Maiden.” When asked about how it was working with Polanski, Weaver immediately voiced support for the director:

“I have to say, looking back, and I wasn’t really in Hollywood [at the time of the Polanski crimes], but things that I would hear, it was a much different time and that’s no excuse for what he did at all but all I’m saying is it stands out more now than it did at the time because people were desperate to be in movies and I think it’s unimaginable now for a mother to drop off a thirteen-year-old with someone like Roman,” she explained.

HBO Hires On-Set 'Intimacy Coordinator' to Overlook All Sex Scenes in Their Shows

October 26, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

HBO wants to make sex scenes safe and more comfortable for its actors. After all, the cable network has been known to push the boundaries when it comes to graphic nudity on-screen. I don't need to name the shows, you know the culprits. However, we do need to mention "Game of Thrones" due to the last few seasons having, err, expanded on the show's graphic sex scenes and brought it to damn-near pornographic-levels. Of course, a backlash happened for the way 'Thrones' depicted the gratuitous sex and nudity, most of which involved women.

#MeToo Has Led Us to More Female-Oriented Films in 2018

October 24, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

Judging from a film writer's perspective, the past year I have seen the industry adapt to more female-led viewpoints . Have there been enough of these kinds of films? Of course not. But Rome wasn't built in a day either. I can only see more positives coming in the near future. Also, as I was starting to put together my 2018 ten best list, I noticed how so many of the year's best films have come from either female filmmakers or a woman's perspective ("The Tale," "Cold War," "Leave No Trace," "Hereditary" 'A Quiet Place," "The Hate U Give," "Eighth Grade," "The Wife," "Widows," "Tully," "The Kindergarten Teacher" "Can You Ever Forgive Me" and, of course, "Roma.")

Roman Polanski’s Name Not Found in Paramount’s Marketing for ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ 50th Anniversary Re-Release

October 24, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

I named Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby” as the 4th greatest horror movie of all-time. It is, by all accounts, a masterpiece of the genre, but very much driven by its director's style and voice. However, don't expect to find Polanski's name anywhere near Paramount’s marketing for the movie’s 50th anniversary re-release. There's an official trailer, with no Polanski, a synopsis, with no Polanski, and a poster, with no Polanski. Blasphemous? You betcha. Out of the ordinary? Well, given the current times we live in, I have to sadly be inclined to answer, of course not.

Javier Bardem Decides to Defend Woody Allen Yet Again: “I Don’t Agree With The Public Lynching”

October 19, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

Speaking during a masterclass at the Lumiere Festival [via The Guardian], Javier Bardem continued to defend Woody Allen, who has been vehemently accused by wife Mia Farrow of sexually abusing her daughter Dylan back in 1993:

“At the time I did ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona,’ the allegations were already well known for more than 10 years, and two states in the US deemed he was not guilty,” explained the actor.

Bryan Singer Denies Allegations In Upcoming Esquire Exposée

October 15, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

There's a lot of talk about an upcoming Esquire article which will recap all of Bryan Singer‘s sexually promiscuous misdeeds, so today Singer decided to write a scathing rebuttal on his social media.

In an Instagram post, Singer states, “I have known for some time that Esquire magazine may publish a negative article about me. They have contacted my friends, colleagues, and people I don’t even know.” He continues on by saying that the upcoming exposée is an example of a recurrent trend these days where “careers are being harmed by mere accusations.”

Rose McGowan: ‘Literally Impossible’ That Streep and Hilary Clinton Didn’t Know About Harvey Weinstein’s Behavior

October 9, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

I reported yesterday Rose McGowan's cuckoo interview with The Sunday Times, however, I neglected mentioning, perhaps the most important quote, her scathing indictment of Meryl Streep and Hillary Clinton. McGowan claimed it was “literally impossible” for both women to have not known about Weinstein’s past history of sexual assault: “I would take my years of support back,” McGowan said of Clinton.

Rose McGowan went after Streep on Twitter in a since deleted tweet:

“Actresses, like Meryl Streep, who happily worked for The Pig Monster, are wearing black @goldenglobes in a silent protest. YOUR SILENCE is THE problem. You’ll accept a fake award breathlessly & affect no real change. I despise your hypocrisy. Maybe you should all wear Marchesa.”

#MeToo Advocate/Co-founder Rose McGowan says #MeToo movement is 'all bull****' and a 'lie to make lily-livered Hollywood types feel better'

October 7, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

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#MeToo advocate/co-founder/advocate Rose McGowan, who managed to bring down Harvey Weinstein after she accused the Hollywood producer of rape, has slammed the #MeToo movement as 'bull****' in an interview with the Sunday Times Magazine. Did she time it to coincide with Judge Brett Kavanaugh being sworn in as a Supreme Court justice despite Dr. Christine Ford's sexual assault allegations, which he still denies? I would bet the farm on it.

Louis C.K. Makes Another Surprise Appearance at Comedy Club; Garners Standing Ovation, Two People Walk Out

October 2, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

The now controversial comedian Louis C.K. made another surprise appearance at New York City's legendary Comedy Cellar Club on Sunday evening. TheNew York Post is reporting that the comedian prompted some audience walkouts but was nevertheless met with a standing ovation when he appeared on-stage. If you recall, C.K. had a similar surprise appearance on August 26, which prompted a Twitter meltdown, condemning him for daring to come out of his dark place, which was supposed to be a permanent stay according to his haters.

Roman Polanski's Victim Tells Media to Let It Go Already: "I've grown up, why can't everyone else?"

September 30, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

When Roman Polanski and Bill Cosby were expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, I was rather flabbergasted at how that committee could possibly perceive Polanski to be in the same predatorial league as Cosby.

Cosby drugged and raped more than 60 women in his life. Polanski? He had sex with Samantha Geimer, an underage teenage girl back in 1977. Polanski, angered by the Academy's decision, called it “the height of hypocrisy.” Even Geimerhas been telling news outlets to let it go and stop harassing Polanski for something that happened more than four decades ago, "I've grown up, why can't everybody else?" she recently tweeted.

Bill Murray defends Dustin Hoffman: "He’s a crazy, like a Borscht Belt flirt, he has been his whole life, but he’s a really sweet man.”

September 29, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

In a recent interview held at the 92nd Street Y (via Yahoo) Bill Murray had to say about the Dustin Hoffman sexual assault accusations:

“Since we’re talking about Dustin Hoffman, I just want to say: Dustin Hoffman is a great man and a really good guy,” Murray said. “And I heard what happened to him, and Dustin Hoffman is a really decent person. He’s a crazy, like a Borscht Belt flirt, he has been his whole life, but he’s a really sweet man.”

Bill Cosby's Booking Photo Released

September 25, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

Bill Cosby was today sentenced to spend three to 10 years in a Pennsylvania State penitentiary. Cosby was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault: "Penetration with lack of consent, penetration while unconscious, and penetration after administering an intoxicant."

There were 60 victims, but due to statute of limitations, only Andrea Constand's case counts, just squeaking past the 15 year limit. During sentencing, Judge Steven O’Neill officially named Cosby as “sexually violent predator.”Despite the severe statement, O'Neil indicated that the sentence will most likely be between "22 to 36 months."

Italian writer shouts “Shame on you, whore! You Suck!” when Jennifer Kent’s name appeared on the screen during credits of "The Nightingale"

September 17, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

Oh, Italy. As beautiful as that country is, it still has a lot of work to do when it comes to taming down the misogyny that is quite apparent all around that country. After all, they've all but refused to go along with the #MeToo movement and even had an Italian director strut down the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival with a "Harvey Weinstein is Innocent" T-shirt.

Soon-Yi defends Woody Allen, says Mia Farrow abused her

September 17, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

A Soon-Yi Previn interview, courtesy of Vulture, has Woody Allen's wife of 30-odd years defending her husband. Suffice to say, it didn't please Ronan Farrow as Mia Farrow's son immediately rebutted with his own statement. Jesus Ronan, let her speak.

Soon-Yi admits in the interview that "what's happened to Woody is so upsetting, so unjust." She's, of course, referring to accusations by Allen's adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, that she molested by her father back in the early '90s.

Italian Filmmaker Decides to Wear a Homemade "Weinstein is Innocent" T-Shirt at Red Carpet Premiere of 'Suspiria'

September 2, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

“One person's craziness is another person's reality.” ― Tim Burton.

When it comes to bad ideas, this might just take the cake. Director Luciano Silighini Garagnani showing off his homemade "Weinstein is Innocent" T-shirt during the red carpet premiere of Luca Guadagnino's "Suspiria" at the Venice Film Festival. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a joke, but now people know who he is.

Media coverage mostly negative on Louis C.K's return to stand-up

August 31, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

Don't we just live in a wonderful world, filled with unity, zen-like attitudes and non-judgmental medias. Of course, that's all baloney and you know it. Take for example the case of Louis C.K.

The 50-year-old comedian was shunned from the industry last fall when reports started to filter through mainstream news that, well, he liked masturbating in front of women in his dressing room. A rather perversely surreal act on the part of the actor/director/comedian.

Woody Allen Will Not Release A Movie This Year, This Hasn't Happened Since 1981

August 28, 2018 Jordan Ruimy

I haven't spoken about Woody Allen for quite some time now. You know by now how I feel about the way the venerable writer-director has been treated on social media. All but shunned, with his future as a filmmaker now being questioned. The bad press he has gotten has resulted in his latest film, the Amazon-produced “A Rainy Day in New York,” being stuck in post-production limbo with no release date in sight.

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