Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ explained: Why change Jane Austen novel

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London —  In “Persuasion,” a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s final novel made for Netflix, protagonist Anne Elliot speaks directly to the camera, addressing the audience like an old friend. As she muses on her relationship […]

Jane Seymour is secret weapon behind Radiohead masterpiece ‘OK Computer’

The cover of "OK Computer."

When Radiohead was making “OK Computer” — its classic album released 25 years ago, on May 21, 1997 — there was, of course, lead singer Thom Yorke fronting the band and longtime producer Nigel Godrich […]

Jane Seymour Says She & Christopher Reeve Were Secretly “Madly in Love” — Best Life

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There’s a time-honored history in Hollywood of co-stars falling in love both onscreen and off, but, in real life, no happy endings are guaranteed. In the 1980s, Jane Seymour fell in love with another actor […]

BB Gandanghari on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock: ‘I can be bald, I’ll play G.I. Jane anytime’

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United States-based former actor BB Gandanghari is seemingly taking the side of comedian Chris Rock who was slapped by Will Smith live during the Oscars ceremony last Sunday night. Calling it a “traumatic scene,” Gandanghari, […]

Jane Campion apologizes for remark on Venus, Serena Williams

Jane Campion apologizes for remark on Venus, Serena Williams

Director Jane Campion apologized Monday for a widely criticized remark she made about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams the night before at the Critics Choice Awards. While accepting an award Sunday for directing “The […]

Jane Campion apologizes for ‘thoughtless’ comment about Venus and Serena Williams

Jane Campion apologizes for 'thoughtless' comment about Venus and Serena Williams

The social media ire directed toward Campion over her speech for best director stemmed from one particular moment that came after she acknowledged the other nominees in the category, who were all men. “The Power […]