Les Miserables

Catch up with Oscar noms on DVD

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

You’ll be able to add some heavy hitters to your Netflix queue this week, but which one should you watch first? Ladies seem to love Anne Hathaway’s stunning performance in Les Mis that earned her an Academy Award. But if you’ve already seen it, check out what else is new this week.

Man Candy Mondays: Eddie Redmayne

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Dress him up in a tux at the Oscars, or dress him down in tattered period clothing in Les Miserables — there's no obscuring Eddie Redmayne's utter fair-skinned cuteness and sheer likability. Move over, Prince Harry: Eddie might be our new favorite redheaded Brit.

2013 BAFTAs: See the complete winners list

Caroline Goddard — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:37:00 -0800

The 2013 BAFTA winners were announced Sunday in a star-studded ceremony at London's Royal Theater – and Ben Affleck is really sticking it to the Academy.

Our award season crush: Eddie Redmayne

Kat Hobza — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:40:00 -0800

You may have become more familiar recently with Eddie Redmayne for his performance in Les Misérables. He's had our attention for a while now, and we’ve assembled a collection of our favorite Eddie moments. You’re welcome.

The Oscars will honor the movie musical

Kristyn Burtt — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:13:00 -0800

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially confirmed that there will be a movie musical tribute at this year's show. Included in that list is Les Misérables, Dreamgirls, and Chicago.

A look at SAG newcomers, like Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery

Julie Sprankles — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800

From up-and-coming actresses like Michelle Dockery, to household names like Bradley Cooper, the stars nominated for first-time SAG awards run the gamut of experience. We take a closer look at this year's eight SAG greenhorns.

2013 SAG Awards winner predictions: Lawrence vs. Chastain

Kat Robinson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:57:00 -0800

SheKnows makes our 2013 SAG Awards winner predictions. Maybe this time we'll actually get it right.

Jessica Chastain holds the #1 and #2 spot at the box office!

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:01:00 -0800

This week, actress Jessica Chastain battles herself for alpha movie star at the box office. Is it just good luck, or does this feisty redhead have some magical Hollywood juju pushing her films ahead of the rest?

Will the cast of Les Mis perform at the Oscars?

Kristyn Burtt — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:35:00 -0800

Will there be singing at this year's Oscars? According to the latest rumors, audiences may see a group number from the cast of Les Misérables.

Hugh Jackman is game to do this musical next

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:30:00 -0800

If Hugh Jackman has any say in the matter, more movie-musicals are headed our way in the future! Post Les Miserables, the decorated actor has his sights set on bringing another song and dance number to the big screen.

Zero Dark Thirty targets weekend box office

Tyler Kurbat — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Sorry Gosling. The hunt for Osama Bin Laden took you out by a long shot.

Want to know the best time to pee during a movie?

Shanee Edwards — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:12:00 -0800

For those of us tiny-bladdered gals who struggled to make it through the many nearly three-hour movies this awards season, the RunPee app is here to help. SheKnows caught up the app’s creator and discovered it’s a family affair.

Golden Globe nominees: Why you should watch anyway

Kat Hobza — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800

The Oscars has a nasty habit of nominating films we usually haven’t seen. And the Golden Globes is a precursor to the Oscars, so that's where it all begins. As much as we want to watch a three-hour celebrity-studded awards show, it can be frustrating if we have no idea what they're talking about. So here's why you should watch the Golden Globes anyway…

Ben Affleck battles Spielberg for his first DGA award

Kat Robinson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:40:00 -0800

The 65th Annual Director's Guild of America announces its nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement: Spielberg grabs his eleventh nominee for Lincoln, while Affleck garners his first for Argo.

Texas Chainsaw 3D slashes through the box office

Tyler Kurbat — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:55:00 -0800

It's that time again: We're rounding up the top 10 box office flicks to help you decide your next moviegoing experience! This week's breakthrough might surprise you.

Adam Lambert and Russell Crowe talk Les Mis like adults

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:41:00 -0800

It's a Hollywood anomaly: Two celebs manage to look at things from different angles and not end up in a battle.

Les Miserables movie review: And the Oscar goes to…

Shanee Edwards — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

This outstanding film version of the much loved musical boasts some of the world’s most talented actors, who also have lungs of steel. By allowing them to sing live on camera, director Tom Hooper captures some of the most emotional, powerful performances we've ever seen. We dare you to get out of the theater without crying for dear Fantine.

Eddie Redmayne on taking on the coveted role of Marius in Les Miserables

Rana Meyer — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Eddie Redmayne received film acclaim last year co-starring alongside Michelle Williams in My Week With Marilyn. Now he reveals to SheKnows what it was like to fall in love at first sight with Amanda Seyfried's Cosette and be carried through the mud on the back of Hugh Jackman.

Samantha Barks makes her film debut in Les Miserables

Rana Meyer — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Brand-new to the film world, Samantha Barks makes her movie debut in Les Miserables after starring as Eponine on the London stage, and admits how it felt to dive into such an epic project.

Vegan Anne Hathaway endured fishy Les Mis situation

Sara McGinnis — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:54:00 -0800

Les Miserables was a miserable experience for Anne Hathaway, at least when it came time to film scenes down by the docks. Turns out poor Fantine wasn't ever afforded the chance to live a vegan lifestyle!

Man Candy Mondays: Russell Crowe

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:30:00 -0800

Call us crazy, but if Russell Crowe were ever to growl at us, stare at us or utter something unintelligible under his breath in our general vicinity, we would be pretty excited. Sure, the hot-tempered rogue's fury hasn't done hotel staff any favors, but manly men who run hot and cold figure prominently into our fantasies — and Russell is right there at the top of the unshaven, gravely list. It's almost too good to be true that he also sings — and well! We can't wait to watch him croon as Javert in Les Miserables, in movie theaters Christmas Day.