Harmony Korine

'The Croods' is weekend's No. 1, 'Olympus' beats expectations

2013-03-24 09:19:00

It was a weekend of firsts at the box office. The No. 1 spot went to the first cave-man family in "The Croods," and "Olympus Has Fallen" star�Gerard Butler had his first strong showing at the multiplex in years. The 3-D animated family film beat out...

With 'The Croods' in top spot, 'Olympus' will fall to No. 2

2013-03-21 14:15:00

"The Croods" could club its way to box-office success this weekend, as the animated caveman movie looks certain to end up No. 1. The 3-D DreamWorks Animation film is likely to open with a solid $40 million, according to those who have seen pre-release...

Selena Gomez looks all grown up in a retro one-piece

2013-03-05 15:59:00

Selena Gomez is sporting some seriously sexy '60s glam in the California desert on what's reportedly the set of her latest music video. Eat your heart out, Justin Bieber. The 20-year-old strutted around the retro Palmdale set in a bold and cheeky one-...

'Spring Breakers' posts biggest limited-release debut of 2013

2013-03-17 13:12:00

Break out the red cups. "Spring Breakers," Harmony Korine's R-rated tale of four college girls on a debauched party trip, posted this weekend the biggest debut of the year for a film playing in limited release. Screening in two theaters in New York...

James Franco talks getting into character for 'Spring Breakers'

2013-03-15 10:31:00

The Internet is already a-chatter over James Franco’s new movie, “Spring Breakers,” thanks in no small part to the presence of Disney girls gone wild Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens. But let’s not forget, this is also the film...

Review: 'Spring Breakers' revels in artful sleaze

2013-03-14 15:32:00

Florida in March is the vacation destination your mother warned you about. Which is one of the reasons Disney Channel sweethearts Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens were drawn to the candy-colored sleaze that is Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers." It's...

SXSW 2013: Selena Gomez says 'Spring Breakers' was 'liberating'

2013-03-12 06:00:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Among the most anticipated moments of the South by Southwest film festival was the U.S. premiere of “Spring Breakers.” Directed by provocateur Harmony Korine, the movie is a sun-soaked, head-spinning look at four college girls...

'Spring Breakers' is one big disorienting party

2013-03-08 08:00:00

It remains to be seen whether "Spring Breakers" turns out to be one of the movies of the year, but it is without question a movie of its moment. It has been a source of intense interest since shooting first started around St. Pete Beach in Florida last...

Kristen Stewart's 'On the Road' heading back to theaters

2013-03-06 19:33:00

Even casual media consumers probably were aware of "On the Road," Walter Salles' adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel starring Kristen Stewart, in December.� That month, Stewart appeared on numerous TV programs, including "The Daily Show" and "The...

Grammys 2013: Skrillex mum on new music

2013-02-11 10:59:00

One would think Skrillex would be used to nabbing Grammys by now. Having scored three statues last year, the former best new artist nominee was awarded another big night Sunday, taking home three awards and beating out Deadmau5, Kaskade and surprise...

Sundance 2013: Teen romance 'Spectacular Now' bought by A24

2013-01-21 01:30:00

PARK CITY, Utah -- "The Spectacular Now," one of the only dramatic films to premiere to a strong response at this year's Sundance Film Festival so far, will soon be seen outside of this mountain town. In the wee hours of Monday morning, newly formed...

L.A. Times launches free Indie Focus film series at Laemmle NoHo

2012-08-08 09:00:00

The L.A. Times is expanding its events for movie lovers with a new, free Indie Focus Screening Series at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theaters starting Aug. 22 with “Robot & Frank.” Starring Oscar nominee Frank Langella as an aging jewel thief who...

Director Harmony Korine poses for a portrait with three of his four lead actresses from his new film "Spring Breakers" at the SLS hotel. Left to right, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson.

2013-03-12 10:49:00

Director Harmony Korine poses with three of his four lead actresses from his new film, "Spring Breakers," at the SLS hotel. Vanessa Hudgens, left, Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson.

2013-03-07 17:40:00

Actress Vanessa Hudgens poses during a photocall of US director Harmony Korine's film 'Spring Breakers ' in Madrid on February 21, 2013.

2013-02-21 08:20:00