Anthony Breznican

The right-wing backlash against #Superman this week got me thinking: Has this happened before? That led to the discovery of these headline — from April 1940, when the official newspaper of the SS took umbrage at the comic book hero and ridiculed its creators. My how times change ...

The right-wing backlash against #Superman has happened before. Here’s my @vanityfair.com report w/ the full history —starting with April 1940, when the official SS newspaper attacked the comic book hero & its creators. Plus, that time Superman fought the KKK… 🔗 www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...

Okay Los Angeles, what was this? 💫 Seen minutes ago.

This is how Jon Favreau’s own family story shaped The Mandalorian and Grogu. “He was a single dad and I lost my mom when I was young…” This conversation changed the way I looked at the bounty hunter and his little green son. #StarWars #Filmsky www.esquire.com/entertainmen...

Lord of the Flies still has powerful things to say. 💔 Jack Thorne, who wrote #Adolescence, penned the screenplay for the new Netflix version. He says people are wrong about it being about the biological nature of boys. It’s about what we teach them. And what we don’t. More at Esquire ⬇️

Why make another version of #CapeFear? Let's ask: 🐍 Javier Bardem ⚖️ Amy Adams 🏆 Patrick Wilson 📺 Showrunner Nick Antosca and 🎥 Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg They explain why the new TV show gets under our skin in a different way. A three-part first look from Esquire. (Start here👇)

We are constantly doubting our own sanity: Why do people like this man? He’s obviously sleazy in the extreme, a malignant narcissist, a selfish grandstander, a self-pitying victim. Even his jokes are meanspirited. Yet, people laugh. They seem to adore him... 1/2

Met Gala is breathtaking this year.

Definitely got my attention with that email subject line, WB Home Entertainment. 😱

First Look at The Dog Stars 🐕—Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin & Margaret Qualley in the upcoming adaptation of Peter Heller's book. Ridley Scott's film about the end of humanity is, well... surprisingly uplifting. The pup is adorable. Maybe the apocalypse won't be so bad, guys. Check it out via Esquire👇

20 short stories about The Guy Who Makes You Laugh and Cry. Bill Lawrence tells tales from Shrinking, Rooster, Scrubs, Ted Lasso and more. ** Including how Harrison Ford personally made sure they wouldn’t have to pay to add the Indiana Jones theme song joke to Shrinking. 🎶

A very King Sorrow-looking remnant of tonight’s space launch over California.

Congratulations, Guy!! Excellent news. I’m thrilled for you.