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‘I Love Boosters’ Review: Keke Palmer Deconstructs Capitalism With Absurdist Stakes In Boots Riley’s Surreal Sophomore Film

Writer-director Boots Riley kicked off the 40th SXSW film and television festival in Austin with a surreal, hyperpop love letter to creatives living under capitalism. In I Love Boosters, Corvette (Keke Palmer), Sade (Naomi Ackie) and Mariah (Taylour Paige) squat in an abandoned chicken restaurant while they make a living by stealing designer goods and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UmPFQeT

Dennis Quaid Recalls Lindsay Lohan’s Screen Test For ‘The Parent Trap’: “I Thought There Was Two People”

Dennis Quaid is looking back at The Parent Trap and praising Lindsay Lohan for her acting abilities at such a young age. Lohan played twins Annie and Hallie in the 1998 film, and during a screen test, Quaid said he believed the roles were being played by two girls. “She was 11, and I did […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CoROIxd

Democrats Raise $2 Million For Midterms At Hakeem Jeffries-Nancy Pelosi L.A. Event Emceed By Jimmy Kimmel

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi headlined a Los Angeles fundraiser on Tuesday evening that raised more than $2 million to boost Democrats in their efforts to win back the House, per organizers. Jimmy Kimmel emceed the reception and dinner event, which was chaired by James Costos and Michael Smith, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KzRk7vn

IDA Adds 4 To Board: Jennifer Tiexiera, Jonathan Gray, Katie Townsend, Susan Margolin

The International Documentary Association has added four members to its board, bringing the total of distinguished figures serving in that capacity to 17. The new members announced Wednesday include Jonathan Gray, attorney and producer; Susan Margolin, producer and a pioneer of digital distribution; Jennifer Tiexiera, filmmaker and co-founder of Lady & Bird, and Katie Townsend, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NVBpdhj

Meghan McCain Reacts To Getting Namedropped On ‘The View’ By Guest Co-Host Sheryl Underwood: “I Wish Her Luck”

Meghan McCain is sharing her thoughts after being namedropped on The View by guest co-host Sheryl Underwood. The former View co-host has a complicated relationship with the ABC talk show following her tenure as the conservative voice at the “Hot Topics” table. On the episode that aired Tuesday, March 10, the co-hosts discussed Lindsey Graham […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0m68LsB

Quentin Tarantino Fires Back At ‘Pulp Fiction’ Actress Rosanna Arquette For N-Word Criticism: “You Took The Money”

Quentin Tarantino today fired back at Rosanna Arquette’s recent critique of Pulp Fiction, specifically Tarantino’s frequent use of the N-word. “I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me and a film I remember quite clearly you were thrilled to be a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DKCapG7

‘Heated Rivalry’ Cast Speaks Out About Online Hate: “Don’t Call Yourself A Fan If You Share … Bigoted Comments Of Any Kind”

The stars of Heated Rivalry are speaking out about online hatred and fandom bigotry. Co-stars Hudson Williams, François Arnaud and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova shared statements on their respective social media platforms condemning prejudiced statements from supposed fans and calling for respectful behavior. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynistic/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments of any kind,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YrkeTMa