ICONS STAY WINNING
Ridley Scott
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?
BRING ON THE PEE BREAKS
WAR AND PEACE
The actor’s entire filmography has been preparing him to play a lovesick, awkward narcissist in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.” In fact, it just may be perfect casting.
THE GREATEST
Joaquin Phoenix plays the French emperor as both a formidable giant and a fool in Scott’s historical epic, a testament to his peerless skill at bringing traditional combat to life.
‘YOU WEREN’T THERE’
The director has already complained about history buffs who dissed his new movie, and now he’s apparently found a new foe.
SACREBLEU
It’s “Les Miz” rules in Ridley Scott’s new epic about the famed commander, with all the Frenchmen speaking with British accents—except Phoenix, who sounds American. What gives?
THE OSCARS MOMENT I’LL NEVER FORGET
Robert Altman, Peter Jackson, David Lynch, and Ridley Scott were all nominated for the work of their careers. And then they lost Best Director to Ron Howard for “A Beautiful Mind.”
ANOTHER GIRL, ANOTHER PLANET
The Ridley Scott-produced HBO Max series about warring religious and atheist factions has entered its second season. And it’s time you started paying attention.
FATHER, SON, AND HOUSE OF GUCCI
The singer-turned-actress is dynamite in the camp movie, but her press tour—filled with stories about panther videos, spaghetti, and a psychiatric nurse—has been equally riveting.