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Esther Zuckerman is an entertainment journalist whose work has been published by Thrillist, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, Refinery29, and The A.V. Club, among others. Esther lives and writes in New York City.

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Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone Bring Back the Big Gay Rom-Com

LOVE AND MARRIAGE

Ang Lee’s 1993 queer classic “The Wedding Banquet” gets a splashy update with a very modern remake that just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Esther Zuckerman | Published Jan 28, 2025

The Improbably Romantic Hollywood History of the Meet-Cute

PUTTING THE ROM IN ROM-COM

How did we all come to crave the adorably happenstance way characters meet in the movies? Here’s an excerpt from the new book “Falling in Love at the Movies.”

Esther Zuckerman | Published Dec 02, 2024

You Have to Watch Hugh Grant Sing Radiohead in His New Movie

MOST CHARMING WEIRDO

Grant seems to be having the time of his life in the humorous horror film “Heretic,” charming you with weirdness as he torments Mormon missionaries.

Esther Zuckerman | Published Sep 09, 2024

‘The Wild Robot’ Is the Next ‘Wall-E’ Animated Tearjerker

HEARTFELT

Lupita Nyong’o voices a wayward robot who just wants to help out in the heartrending, gloriously animated new film that just debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Esther Zuckerman | Published Sep 08, 2024

J.Lo Makes Glamorous, Post-Affleck Comeback at Film Premiere

THIS IS HER
NOW
AGAIN

Wearing a metallic, curves-baring gown, Lopez shined—literally—at the TIFF premiere of her inspirational sports drama “Unstoppable,” which got a large ovation from the crowd.

Esther Zuckerman | Published Sep 07, 2024

The Star of the Summer Is Glen Powell’s Dog, Brisket

MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY

While “Twisters” dominates the box office, it’s the furry friend of star Glen Powell that is soaking up all the attention.

Esther Zuckerman | Published Jul 23, 2024

This Wild Sex Worker Cinderella Story Just Dazzled Cannes

A STAR IS BORN

“Anora,” Sean Baker’s hilarious, poignant romp about a stripper who elopes with the son of an oligarch, is going to make a huge star out of its incredible lead, Mikey Madison.

Esther Zuckerman | Published May 21, 2024

The Trump Movie at Cannes Could Be an Oscar Contender

MAKE MOVIES GREAT AGAIN

“The Apprentice” is going to make headlines, especially for its controversial rape scene. But Jeremy Strong is so good as Roy Cohn, don’t be surprised if he gets award attention.

Esther Zuckerman | Published May 20, 2024

Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Is a Misogynistic, Racist Mess

ANOTHER WATERWORLD?

Kevin Costner mortgaged his house to make this three-part saga. “Chapter 1” premiered at Cannes, and is an interminable, confusing, and somewhat offensive disaster.

Esther Zuckerman | Published May 20, 2024

Demi Moore Stars in the Grossest Movie at Cannes

BLOODY GOOD

“The Substance” got one of the biggest ovations at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. You also might need to take a barf bag with you when you see it.

Esther Zuckerman | Published May 20, 2024

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