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Rex Reed, contrarian film critic who perfected the skewering celebrity interview, dies at 8723:06 Rex Reed, who never held back in celebrity interviews and movie reviews, died Tuesday in Manhattan at age 87. He often lamented the lack of quality coming from Hollywood. Appreciation: Critic Rex Reed had a savage streak, but when he loved something, his writing could reach greatness23:06 Rex Reed was known for a sensationalistic writing style and biting criticism, but he could write passionately about movies, TV and theater when they suited his tastes. 'Sábado Gigante' host Don Francisco returns to Univision with a new show23:05 Don Francisco, the longtime host of the Spanish-language variety show "Sabado Gigante," is set to return to Univision after leaving the show and network over a decade ago. Netflix touts $325 billion economic impact and 425,000 jobs created by its productions worldwide20:25 Streaming giant Netflix is touting the benefits of its productions, saying in a new report that its film and TV shows have generated more than 425,000 jobs. D4vd murder case: Singer to face key hearing on charges he killed, dismembered teen19:53 A preliminary hearing has been set for June in the murder case against David Anthony Burke, the 21-year-old singer better known as D4vd, meaning more detailed evidence about the killing of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez will soon become public. One Shot: A look back at Cannes premiere and Oscar winner 'The Artist'13:28 15 years after its premiere, Oscar-nominated cinematographer Guillaume Schiffman looks back on the first silent best picture winner since 1929. Honorary Palme d'Or recipient Barbra Streisand has been golden for seven decades13:28 Barbra needs no introduction. But before she's honored by the Cannes Film Festival, let's look back at the 84-year-old multi-hyphenate's awards history. Why Hollywood tentpoles are giving Cannes a pass this year13:28 Just as Cannes' influence on the Oscars has surged, the major studios' summer tentpoles will be absent from the Croisette this year. Here's why. Diego Calva was asked to 'erase' his Mexican accent. He chose to embrace it instead13:28 With two films at Cannes and 'The Night Manager' in Emmy contention, the 'Babylon' actor keeps adding to his résumé. In his sights next? Almodóvar. How Route 66 inspired Disney's 'Cars' and Cars Land — and the ride that never came to be13:28 Former Imagineers talk about the roadside attractions in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and California that sparked ideas for Disney's famous fictional town of Radiator Springs. Commentary: 'Outlander' finale marks the end of a great show and an unprecedented age of TV13:28 Time travel in 'Outlander' is as much fact as fiction. Launched in TV's golden age and ending in a time of disruption and contraction, it connects the past to the present in more ways than one. Gary Baseman fills iconic L.A. coffee shop with charming drawings on real restaurant menus13:28 Gary Baseman's new exhibition at the historic Johnie's Coffee Shop features 40 drawings on menus of local restaurants including Canter's and Max & Helen's. The 12 best summer books to sink your teeth into13:28 Satire, scandal and sun-drenched secrets: Our critics select the best new fiction and nonfiction to fill your summer stack. |