Two years ago, David Lagercrantz took up the late Stieg Larsson’s mantle to continue the Millennium book series, which started with the international best-seller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Lagercrantz’s first installment (and the series’ fourth) was 2015’s The Girl in the Spider’s Web, and this fall he released his second, The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye. Earlier this year the author and former crime reporter confirmed that his third Millennium book will also be his last. Read More...
UPDATE: Jim Lejedal, the Director of Media Relations at the Broward Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that authorities are not investigating the report naming director David O. Russell any further. A spokesperson for Russell issued the following statement: “We are pleased that the authorities have looked into this matter and have confirmed that the investigation has been concluded and the case has been closed.” EARLIER: The Fighter director David O. Russell has been named in an event report filed by authorities in Broward County, Fla. Read More...
Each month in the pages of EW, we’re chatting with the filmmakers, actors, and others involved in capturing an iconic shot in movie history. This edition of The Shot examines Silver Linings Playbook's big gamble. The settings for David O. Russell’s acclaimed films range from the deserts of Iraq to the stages of QVC. But after going through his filmography to choose an epic shot, he landed on the dance floor of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Hotel where two unlikely performers, both battling mental illness, bask in the glory of receiving a 5. Read More...
