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Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Bill Maher torches Sean Penn for Donald Trump meeting hypocrisy: ‘You met with Castro and Hugo Chavez'
Bill Maher torched Sean Penn for criticizing the HBO host's meeting with President Trump – hitting back that the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' actor had no qualms about sitting down with dictators Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez. During an episode of Maher's 'Club Random' podcast on Sunday, Penn ridiculed some of Trump's comments, like his threat to annex Canada, as the pair smoked cigars and drank booze. Maher interjected: 'But you do, I hope, think I did the right thing to have dinner with him.' 'Absolutely, you're so smart,' Penn quickly replied. But Penn said he would not accept an invitation to meet with Trump if he received one, and that he wished Maher didn't spend so much time discussing the visit on his show. 'Really, you meet with f****** Castro and Hugo Chavez, but not the president of the United States?' Maher retorted. Maher shared on his show in April that he met with Trump during a dinner at the White House organized by musician Kid Rock, a close Trump ally who performed at the Republican National Convention last year. Penn, a longtime Democratic activist, landed big-name interviews in the early 2000s with Communist leaders Raul Castro and Hugo Chavez. Penn previously said he met with Fidel Castro, though that discussion was not made public. He also traveled to Iran to cover the country's elections in 2005. 'I saw good results come out of some of those things,' Penn replied. 'I just personally wouldn't trust anything that was said in the room [with Trump], including the personality.' Maher dismissed Penn's argument, adding that it's 'not a matter of trusting it.' 'It's like saying, 'I don't want this medical test because I don't want to know.' I want to know,' Maher continued. Penn said he wished Trump's dinner would have been seen 'as less successful.' 'Well it was less successful because I never stopped saying all the things I've always said about him,' Maher argued. 'It would've been successful if he had somehow seduced me into supporting him, so it wasn't successful.' Originally published as Bill Maher torches Sean Penn for Donald Trump meeting hypocrisy: 'You met with Castro and Hugo Chavez'
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bill Maher torches Sean Penn for Trump meeting hypocrisy: ‘You met with f–king Castro and Hugo Chavez'
Bill Maher torched Sean Penn for criticizing the HBO host's meeting with President Trump – hitting back that the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' actor had no qualms about sitting down with dictators Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez. During an episode of Maher's 'Club Random' podcast on Sunday, Penn ridiculed some of Trump's comments, like his threat to annex Canada, as the pair smoked cigars and drank booze. Maher interjected: 'But you do, I hope, think I did the right thing to have dinner with him.' 3 Bill Maher and Sean Penn butted heads over the comedian's meeting with President Trump. YouTube / Club Random Podcast 'Absolutely, you're so smart,' Penn quickly replied. But Penn said he would not accept an invitation to meet with Trump if he received one, and that he wished Maher didn't spend so much time discussing the visit on his show. 'Really, you meet with f—ing Castro and Hugo Chavez, but not the president of the United States?' Maher retorted. Maher shared on his show in April that he met with Trump during a dinner at the White House organized by musician Kid Rock, a close Trump ally who performed at the Republican National Convention last year. Penn, a longtime Democratic activist, landed big-name interviews in the early 2000s with Communist leaders Raul Castro and Hugo Chavez. Penn previously said he met with Fidel Castro, though that discussion was not made public. He also traveled to Iran to cover the country's elections in 2005. 3 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez jokes with actor Sean Penn during his visit in 2012. AFP via Getty Images 'I saw good results come out of some of those things,' Penn replied. 'I just personally wouldn't trust anything that was said in the room [with Trump], including the personality.' Maher dismissed Penn's argument, adding that it's 'not a matter of trusting it.' 'It's like saying, 'I don't want this medical test because I don't want to know.' I want to know,' Maher continued. Penn said he wished Trump's dinner would have been seen 'as less successful.' 3 Bill Maher at a dinner table with President Trump and musician Kid Rock. Real Time with Bill Maher 'Well it was less successful because I never stopped saying all the things I've always said about him,' Maher argued. 'It would've been successful if he had somehow seduced me into supporting him, so it wasn't successful.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Penn shockingly reveals he's never watched a movie starring this Oscar-nominated A-lister
He's not a member of Club Chalamet. Sean Penn recently confessed that he's never seen a Timothee Chalamet movie. 'I see some performances from some young actors where I feel like I should quit and become an accountant because they are so good,' Penn, 64, said during 'The Louis Theroux Podcast.' When Theroux asked the Oscar winner if he was referring to Chalamet, 29, the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' actor confessed, 'I haven't seen that movie yet,' referring to Chalamet's Oscar-nominated performance as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' The 'Milk' star added about Chalamet, who is currently dating Kylie Jenner, 'I haven't seen his movies yet.' Looks like Penn doesn't know about Chalamet's notorious fan account, Club Chalamet. Chalamet's long list of critically acclaimed films also includes 'Little Women,' 'Dune' 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'Interstellar' and 'Wonka.' Penn also lamented what he believes is the decline of the movie star. 'I think the movie star manufacturer ran out around Jennifer Lawrence time or something,' the 'Mystic River' star said. Referring to 'The Hunger Games' star, 34, he added, 'She's probably the last movie star.' In Oct. 2024, Harrison Ford was also asked about the death of the category of 'movie star' 'Oh, I think it's rubbish. I don't think the question is whether or not there are any movie stars. There's wonderful actors coming up every day,' he told GQ at the time. 'Whether or not they become movie stars is really not the point. If movies need stars, they will find them. I've never f—ing understood being a movie star. I'm an actor. I tell stories.' Penn, who notoriously interviewed the drug lord El Chapo, also gushed about Tom Cruise. 'Certain kind of movies people appreciate more than others… but this is a very good actor who is also an incredibly extraordinary craftsman,' Penn told Theroux. 'Those movies don't get made on those level without somebody extraordinary behind them. He's the common link behind many of them. It's no accident. He does his own stunts. He's probably the best stuntman in movie world. He's the most experienced guy.'
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sean Penn shockingly reveals he's never watched a movie starring this Oscar-nominated A-lister
He's not a member of Club Chalamet. Sean Penn recently confessed that he's never seen a Timothee Chalamet movie. 'I see some performances from some young actors where I feel like I should quit and become an accountant because they are so good,' Penn, 64, said during 'The Louis Theroux Podcast.' When Theroux asked the Oscar winner if he was referring to Chalamet, 29, the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' actor confessed, 'I haven't seen that movie yet,' referring to Chalamet's Oscar-nominated performance as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' 6 Sean Penn on 'The Louis Theroux Podcast.' The Louis Theroux Podcast 6 Timothee Chalamet attends the red carpet of the David di Donatello Awards at Cinecittà studios in Rome on May 7, 2025. Mario Cartelli/SOPA Images/Shutterstock 6 Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Milk' star added about Chalamet, who is currently dating Kylie Jenner, 'I haven't seen his movies yet.' Looks like Penn doesn't know about Chalamet's notorious fan account, Club Chalamet. Chalamet's long list of critically acclaimed films also includes 'Little Women,' 'Dune' 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'Interstellar' and 'Wonka.' Penn also lamented what he believes is the decline of the movie star. 'I think the movie star manufacturer ran out around Jennifer Lawrence time or something,' the 'Mystic River' star said. Referring to 'The Hunger Games' star, 34, he added, 'She's probably the last movie star.' 6 Sean Penn walks the red carpet prior to the premiere of 'Irgendwann werden wir uns alles erzí¤hlen' (Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything) during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 17, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images 6 : Jennifer Lawrence attends The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women In Entertainment Gala presented by Lifetime at The Beverly Hills Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images In Oct. 2024, Harrison Ford was also asked about the death of the category of 'movie star' 'Oh, I think it's rubbish. I don't think the question is whether or not there are any movie stars. There's wonderful actors coming up every day,' he told GQ at the time. 'Whether or not they become movie stars is really not the point. If movies need stars, they will find them. I've never f—ing understood being a movie star. I'm an actor. I tell stories.' 6 Jennifer Lawrence attends the 2024 Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images Penn, who notoriously interviewed the drug lord El Chapo, also gushed about Tom Cruise. 'Certain kind of movies people appreciate more than others… but this is a very good actor who is also an incredibly extraordinary craftsman,' Penn told Theroux. 'Those movies don't get made on those level without somebody extraordinary behind them. He's the common link behind many of them. It's no accident. He does his own stunts. He's probably the best stuntman in movie world. He's the most experienced guy.'
The Guardian
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Post your questions for Nicolas Cage
There aren't many actors who transcend the roles they play in quite the unique way as Nicolas Cage. Born Nicolas Coppola (his uncle is Francis Ford), Cage rebranded to avoid nepotism. He started acting because he wanted to be like James Dean. Cage's early roles include 1982 coming-of-age movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High and 1983 romantic comedy Valley Girl. He then went on to period drama Racing With the Moon with Sean Penn, and musical crime drama The Cotton Club and Peggy Sue Got Married, both directed by Uncle Francis. By the time he'd done the Coen Brothers' Raising Arizona in 1987, and won the best actor Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas in 1995, he had entered the big league. And what a career it has been. It's been slightly off the wall, yes, but that's what Cage does best. No doubt you'll have a favourite Cage moment. It might be swapping faces with John Travolta in Face/Off (and, apparently, the rest of his body; although Cage and Travolta do a fine impression of each other). Or breaking into Alcatraz in The Rock (surely prison doors lock from the outside, so why doesn't he just use a key?) If you prefer your Cage teamed with fast cars and Angelina Jolie, you'll like Gone in 60 Seconds. If you favour Cage plus motorbikes and Eva Mendes, try Ghost Rider. For prisoners on planes with terrible mullet haircuts: Con Air. Then there's the Indiana Jones Cage in the National Treasure films, and comic book superhero dad Cage in Kick-Ass 1 and 2. For dramatic Cage, try Matchstick Men where he plays a con artist. For Fantasy Cage, try City of Angels, where he plays an angel. If you prefer to only peek at him from behind a cushion, horror-style, check out The Wicker Man or 2018's Mandy. Cage hasn't slowed on his output. If anything, his films in the 2020s have been even weirder and more wonderful. He is 'unusually restrained' as a truffle forager in 2021's Pig. He plays Dracula in the 'truly resplendent' 2023 film Renfield. We've even had Nicolas Cage playing Nicolas Cage in the 'endearing' 2022 film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. For his portrayal of a professor who, for no apparent reason, starts appearing in everyone's dreams in the 2023 movie Dream Scenario Cage received his fifth Golden Globe nomination. Next he stars as Surfer Cage in psychological thriller The Surfer out this May – and the reason we are here. So, what to ask the great man? How about the Cage that never was? Cage nearly played Superman in an aborted 90s Tim Burton reboot, and was almost cast over Johnny Depp by Burton as Willy Wonka in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The hardest to imagine is Cage delivering the immortal lines: 'You know, Lloyd, just when I think you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this ... and totally redeem yourself!' as apparently he was first choice over Jeff Daniels to star with Jim Carrey in 1994's Dumb & Dumber. In other trivia, Cage famously outbid Leonardo DiCaprio to win a $300,000 Mongolian dinosaur skull at auction that he had to give back when it transpired it had been stolen. Then there was the time he had to publicly quash a conspiracy theory that he's a vampire. Apparently, Cage now lives in a small village in Somerset (or at least, he has a house there). Imagine bumping into Nicolas Cage at your local Spar! And let's not forget when he made the greatest chatshow entrance of all time (somersault, leather jacket, hair flying) in 1990 on Wogan to promote Wild at Heart. He was also quite funny that time on Saturday Night Live. Please get your questions in by 6pm BST on Monday 28 April and we'll print his answers in Film&Music on Friday 9 May. The Surfer is in UK cinemas from 9 May.
