Central Casting marks 100 years of Hollywood extras For 100 years, Hollywood has relied on Central Casting. It's the real company behind movie extras—and where stars like Gary Cooper, Hattie McDaniel, and Brad Pitt got their start. Mandalit del Barco
Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest. Elizabeth Blair
'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist Earlier this year, Fonda made headlines for delivering a fiery critique of the Trump administration during an acceptance speech for a SAG-AFTRA award. Originally broadcast Sept. 2, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism. Phil Harrell
'The Friend' stars Naomi Watts and a giant dog — trained by Bill Berloni The Friend tells a story of two creatures who lose someone they love and find each other. She's a writer. He's… a dog. Naomi Watts gets top billing, but her screen partner is also a star. Diane Orson
Will Arnett exposes the complexities of marriage and comedy in 'Is This Thing On?' Arnett co-wrote his new film, in which he plays a man going through a divorce who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He also has an extensive voiceover career, and co-hosts the SmartLess podcast. Terry Gross
Filmmaker Craig Brewer channels his inner Neil Diamond in 'Song Sung Blue' The Hustle & Flow director is known for his films The Dreamers and The Misfits. His latest is based on the true story a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band. Tonya Mosley
The 2025 pop culture yearbook, from pettiest cameo to nerdiest movie moment Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture. Aisha Harris
A prickly Ralph Fiennes uplifts a town through music during WWI in 'The Choral' A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes. Michel Martin
What makes a great 'Scrooge'? Elena Burnett and Barrie Hardymon on why Ebenezer Scrooge keeps returning to the screen, and what makes a great Christmas Carol adaptation endure. Miles Parks