Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), William H. Macy and Clifton Collins Jr. have joined director Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” Variety has learned.
Production on the film, from Black Bear and also starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, began earlier this month in Spokane, Wash.
“Train Dreams” is the sweeping and poignant tale of Robert Grainier (Edgerton), a day laborer employed as a logger helping to expand the railways across America. Forced to spend prolonged periods of time away from his wife, Gladys (Jones), and their young daughter, Grainier struggles to make sense of his place in a rapidly changing world. As his story unfolds, he experiences great love, unspeakable loss, and unique bonds on a journey that is both distinct and universal. The picture features a script by Bentley and Greg Kwedar (“Sing Sing”), which is adapted from Denis Johnson’s iconic, Pulitzer Prize-nominated novella of the same name.
Production on the film, from Black Bear and also starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, began earlier this month in Spokane, Wash.
“Train Dreams” is the sweeping and poignant tale of Robert Grainier (Edgerton), a day laborer employed as a logger helping to expand the railways across America. Forced to spend prolonged periods of time away from his wife, Gladys (Jones), and their young daughter, Grainier struggles to make sense of his place in a rapidly changing world. As his story unfolds, he experiences great love, unspeakable loss, and unique bonds on a journey that is both distinct and universal. The picture features a script by Bentley and Greg Kwedar (“Sing Sing”), which is adapted from Denis Johnson’s iconic, Pulitzer Prize-nominated novella of the same name.
- 5/2/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Niamh Algar (Mary & George) and Tom Hollander (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans) are leading a Sky thriller series about a code-breaking genius from Luther creator Neil Cross.
Described by its creator as “unapologetically exciting,” Iris will start shooting later this month in Sardinia and follow the titular character, a rootless and enigmatic genius who steals a code from charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Hollander) and goes on the run. Armed only with her lethal intelligence and chameleonic charm, the clock is ticking for her to work out what the code could unleash before she is found.
Joining the cast alongside Algar and Hollander are newcomer Meréana Tomlinson (The Trials), Sacha Dhawan, Maya Sansa, Peter Sullivan and Debi Mazar (Younger, Entourage).
Algar is well known to Sky viewers having recently appeared as Sandie in period drama Mary & George. Hollander...
Described by its creator as “unapologetically exciting,” Iris will start shooting later this month in Sardinia and follow the titular character, a rootless and enigmatic genius who steals a code from charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Hollander) and goes on the run. Armed only with her lethal intelligence and chameleonic charm, the clock is ticking for her to work out what the code could unleash before she is found.
Joining the cast alongside Algar and Hollander are newcomer Meréana Tomlinson (The Trials), Sacha Dhawan, Maya Sansa, Peter Sullivan and Debi Mazar (Younger, Entourage).
Algar is well known to Sky viewers having recently appeared as Sandie in period drama Mary & George. Hollander...
- 5/2/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Calista Flockhart has reflected on her time in the title role of hit legal drama Ally McBeal, saying she “felt on trial” herself in the media.
Flockhart played the part of McBeal in the series that ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2002, and increasingly focused on the romantic lives of the lead characters.
Despite, or because of, its popularity with viewers, the show became a litmus paper for commentary in the media, with Time magazine suggesting that it signified the “death of feminism” with the female cast members’ short skirts and slim figures.
Flockhart told The Times of London that what had started out as “creating something really special” then “went to s**t” with all the scrutiny of her character’s appearance and obsession with her biological clock, symbolised by the vision of a dancing baby. She recalled:
“My short skirts, allegedly the death of feminism and, of course,...
Flockhart played the part of McBeal in the series that ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2002, and increasingly focused on the romantic lives of the lead characters.
Despite, or because of, its popularity with viewers, the show became a litmus paper for commentary in the media, with Time magazine suggesting that it signified the “death of feminism” with the female cast members’ short skirts and slim figures.
Flockhart told The Times of London that what had started out as “creating something really special” then “went to s**t” with all the scrutiny of her character’s appearance and obsession with her biological clock, symbolised by the vision of a dancing baby. She recalled:
“My short skirts, allegedly the death of feminism and, of course,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Naomi Watts, a proud mom of a trans daughter, attended the Dior Pre-Fall show in New York City on Monday with her youngest child, Kai, as her plus one.
The stylish mother-child duo, dressed in white outfits, graced the front row among a star-studded list of attendees, joining the likes of Karlie Kloss, Rachel Zegler, Michelle Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alexandra Shipp, and Charlize Theron, who brought along her 7-year-old daughter August.
I was amazed at how strikingly similar Naomi and Kai appeared as they arrived on the red carpet for the photocall before the runway show. Naomi Watts held hands with her youngest child, who turned 15 in December, as they posed for photos, demonstrating their close relationship.
Noami Watts and her look-alike trans daughter Kai Schreiber match in white midi looks as they attend the Dior Pre-Fall show in New York City on April 15, 2024 (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages...
The stylish mother-child duo, dressed in white outfits, graced the front row among a star-studded list of attendees, joining the likes of Karlie Kloss, Rachel Zegler, Michelle Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alexandra Shipp, and Charlize Theron, who brought along her 7-year-old daughter August.
I was amazed at how strikingly similar Naomi and Kai appeared as they arrived on the red carpet for the photocall before the runway show. Naomi Watts held hands with her youngest child, who turned 15 in December, as they posed for photos, demonstrating their close relationship.
Noami Watts and her look-alike trans daughter Kai Schreiber match in white midi looks as they attend the Dior Pre-Fall show in New York City on April 15, 2024 (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages...
- 4/20/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Demi Moore, 61, Dares to Bare in Crystal Mesh Gown at Dal Cuore alle Mani Dolce & Gabbana Exhibition
I’ve always admired Demi Moore. Her incredible figure and daring yet classy red carpet style never disappoint. One of her most notable red-carpet moments to date came at the Dolce & Gabbana 40th anniversary gala, where she wore a glittering sheer gown from the Italian luxury fashion house, no less.
Demi Moore was among the celebrities invited to the inauguration of the Dal Cuore alle Mani (From the Heart to the Hands) exhibition at Palazzo Reale. In addition to honoring Dolce & Gabbana’s legacy, the exhibition celebrates Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s creative process, including the Italian artisans and cultural heritage that influenced their work.
Other guests include Lupita Nyong’o, Lily James, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Culpo, Helen Mirren, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Cher. All wore breathtaking outfits, but I think the evening’s most eye-catching dress belonged to Demi Moore.
Demi Moore stuns in a see-through crystal mesh gown...
Demi Moore was among the celebrities invited to the inauguration of the Dal Cuore alle Mani (From the Heart to the Hands) exhibition at Palazzo Reale. In addition to honoring Dolce & Gabbana’s legacy, the exhibition celebrates Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s creative process, including the Italian artisans and cultural heritage that influenced their work.
Other guests include Lupita Nyong’o, Lily James, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Culpo, Helen Mirren, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Cher. All wore breathtaking outfits, but I think the evening’s most eye-catching dress belonged to Demi Moore.
Demi Moore stuns in a see-through crystal mesh gown...
- 4/8/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Actors’ Equity President Kate Shindle has announced that she will not seek re-election when her nine-year tenure ends May 23.
Shindle, who revealed the news in an interview with The New York Times, said she will remain active in the labor movement but intends to focus on resuming her acting career. She told The Times that her position as Equity president – an unpaid volunteer position – left her with so little time for her acting career that she hasn’t been able to clock enough professional hours to quality for Equity health insurance.
In a statement posted on her Instagram account, Shindle said, “It’s been one of my greatest honors to serve as the top officer of our union since 2015, and it sure has been a hell of a ride. Since March 2020, the vast majority of my creative energy has gone into solving our collective problems – sometimes successfully, sometimes making frustratingly incremental gains.
Shindle, who revealed the news in an interview with The New York Times, said she will remain active in the labor movement but intends to focus on resuming her acting career. She told The Times that her position as Equity president – an unpaid volunteer position – left her with so little time for her acting career that she hasn’t been able to clock enough professional hours to quality for Equity health insurance.
In a statement posted on her Instagram account, Shindle said, “It’s been one of my greatest honors to serve as the top officer of our union since 2015, and it sure has been a hell of a ride. Since March 2020, the vast majority of my creative energy has gone into solving our collective problems – sometimes successfully, sometimes making frustratingly incremental gains.
- 4/5/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
One of 2024’s obsessions is “Feud: “Capote vs. the Swans.” The FX on Hulu limited series revolves around the best-selling novelist Truman Capote‘s friendship with several of the highest of New York’s society women include Babe Paley, Slim Keith and Lee Radziwill, the sister of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The women treat him as a sort of father confessor, but when he publishes an excerpt from what he considers his will be his masterwork “Answered Prayers” in Esquire — a thinly veiled account of their lives and secrets –they feel betrayed and turn their back on their once trusted friend. He spends the rest of his life trying to get back into their good graces.
Everyone knows Capote wrote “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and his superb “In Cold Blood” and was a witty albeit inebriated guest on countless talk shows, but how much do you really know about him?
Capote was...
Everyone knows Capote wrote “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and his superb “In Cold Blood” and was a witty albeit inebriated guest on countless talk shows, but how much do you really know about him?
Capote was...
- 3/19/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Stepping into the shoes of Truman Capote, Tom Hollander delves into the writer’s tumultuous final chapter in FX’s ‘Feud: Capote and the Swans’. The series, an eight-episode saga, explores the complex rift between Capote and his high-society muses, the Swans, against the backdrop of his controversial novel, ‘Answered Prayers’. The narrative spans until Capote’s demise at 59 from liver disease in 1984, with the unfinished novel seeing posthumous publication two years later. Hollander, who previously missed out on portraying Capote, expresses a sense of serendipity about his casting in ‘Feud’. I’m now, of course, thrilled that I didn’t get it,
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- 3/17/2024
- by Mickey Stevenson
- TVovermind.com
“Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans”, based on the novel “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era” by Laurence Leamer, is directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives,...
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The last scandalous reveal in Ryan Murphy’s docudrama “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” was far more surprising than any of the gossip-filled tales penned by Truman Capote (played by Tom Hollander). The final twist came 32 years after his death when a longtime confidant, Joanne Carson (played in the drama by Molly Ringwald), decided to auction off the writer’s remains to the highest bidder.
In the finale, the last moments of Capote’s life show him floating in and out of consciousness. Excommunicated from New York, after penning several stories exposing his socialite friends’ darkest secrets, and banished to Los Angeles, Capote seeks refuge in the home of Carson. And it is in that room that Capote takes his last breaths, asking for his mother and “beautiful babe,” aka Barbara Paley (played by Naomi Watts).
Tom Hollander as Truman Capote, Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson.
The series then jumps...
In the finale, the last moments of Capote’s life show him floating in and out of consciousness. Excommunicated from New York, after penning several stories exposing his socialite friends’ darkest secrets, and banished to Los Angeles, Capote seeks refuge in the home of Carson. And it is in that room that Capote takes his last breaths, asking for his mother and “beautiful babe,” aka Barbara Paley (played by Naomi Watts).
Tom Hollander as Truman Capote, Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson.
The series then jumps...
- 3/14/2024
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans Episode 8, “Phantasm Forgiveness.”] Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans reached its bittersweet conclusion in the finale episode, “Phantasm Forgiveness,” as Truman Capote’s (Tom Hollander) light is extinguished. Unable to resolve his various feuds with the remaining titular swans — Slim (Diane Lane), Lee (Calista Flockhart), and C.Z. Guest (Chloë Sevigny) — Truman decides to occupy a fantasy world in which he offers up forgiveness in exchange for acceptance from his former confidantes. While Babe (Naomi Watts) is no longer there to provide him with such a fantasy, given that she died in the prior episode, that lingering regret eats at him along with the ghost of his mother, played by the deliciously vicious Jessica Lange. By the episode’s end, Truman has died and his ashes are being sold at auction. As the ghosts of his swans watch on, there’s a funeral feeling to it all. As...
- 3/14/2024
- TV Insider
“Do I look like a monk?” Chloë Sevigny asks the room.
We’re in the Lower East Side apartment of Chris Peters, the head designer of the fashion label Puppets and Puppets, and Sevigny is trying on the sequined gown she plans to wear at a fundraiser for Tibet House that night. But she worries the outfit’s long sleeve, which begins at the hem, drapes around Sevigny’s neck like a scarf, and extends to her left wrist, evokes the robes favored by the Buddhist figures whose traditions the organization highlights. As the sun beats through Peters’ window, cascading along the dress’s spangles and filling the room with reflected light, Sevigny is more reminiscent of a disco ball than the Dalai Lama.
Peters quickly reassures her. “I wouldn’t say it feels monastic. It’s an odd kind of ’30s glam. You look incredible.”
Sevigny tilts her head,...
We’re in the Lower East Side apartment of Chris Peters, the head designer of the fashion label Puppets and Puppets, and Sevigny is trying on the sequined gown she plans to wear at a fundraiser for Tibet House that night. But she worries the outfit’s long sleeve, which begins at the hem, drapes around Sevigny’s neck like a scarf, and extends to her left wrist, evokes the robes favored by the Buddhist figures whose traditions the organization highlights. As the sun beats through Peters’ window, cascading along the dress’s spangles and filling the room with reflected light, Sevigny is more reminiscent of a disco ball than the Dalai Lama.
Peters quickly reassures her. “I wouldn’t say it feels monastic. It’s an odd kind of ’30s glam. You look incredible.”
Sevigny tilts her head,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers from episode seven of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.]
American socialite and former magazine editor Babe Paley was married to CBS founder William S. Paley for 31 years. But according to Naomi Watts, who portrays her in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, her relationship with Truman Capote was the deepest romance she’d ever had — minus the sex.
“Babe gave herself to this man and all of her secrets,” Watts tells The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below. “She really trusted him, thinking they were such close friends that he would never dare to expose them.”
It’s for that reason Capote’s actions led to Paley “just [coming] undone,” the star and executive producer had explained earlier in the season to reporters, including THR. As shown in the second season of the FX anthology series, Capote (played by Tom Hollander) reveals the most intimate details of the lives of Paley and the...
American socialite and former magazine editor Babe Paley was married to CBS founder William S. Paley for 31 years. But according to Naomi Watts, who portrays her in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, her relationship with Truman Capote was the deepest romance she’d ever had — minus the sex.
“Babe gave herself to this man and all of her secrets,” Watts tells The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below. “She really trusted him, thinking they were such close friends that he would never dare to expose them.”
It’s for that reason Capote’s actions led to Paley “just [coming] undone,” the star and executive producer had explained earlier in the season to reporters, including THR. As shown in the second season of the FX anthology series, Capote (played by Tom Hollander) reveals the most intimate details of the lives of Paley and the...
- 3/7/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Step back in time and witness the captivating clash between literary giants in “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” as Season 2 Episode 8, titled “Phantasm Forgiveness,” airs on FX at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
In this enthralling episode, Truman Capote takes center stage as the past, present, and future converge in a mesmerizing dance. As Capote strives to put the finishing touches on his literary masterpiece, “Answered Prayers,” viewers are taken on a journey through the complexities of his relationships with the high-society women known as “The Swans.”
Expect a riveting exploration of forgiveness, phantoms from the past, and the inexorable link between creation and consequence. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to deliver a spellbinding narrative, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous world of literary brilliance, personal intricacies, and the haunting echoes of decisions made. Tune in for an evening of drama, nostalgia, and the enigmatic life of Truman Capote.
In this enthralling episode, Truman Capote takes center stage as the past, present, and future converge in a mesmerizing dance. As Capote strives to put the finishing touches on his literary masterpiece, “Answered Prayers,” viewers are taken on a journey through the complexities of his relationships with the high-society women known as “The Swans.”
Expect a riveting exploration of forgiveness, phantoms from the past, and the inexorable link between creation and consequence. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to deliver a spellbinding narrative, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous world of literary brilliance, personal intricacies, and the haunting echoes of decisions made. Tune in for an evening of drama, nostalgia, and the enigmatic life of Truman Capote.
- 3/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Four decades after his death, the infamous Truman Capote continues to dominate pop culture through the second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series Feud, titled Capote vs. The Swans. The show chronicles Capote’s falling-out with his socialite inner circle as well as his self-destructive spiral.
A pivotal moment of that spiral occurred during an intoxicated interview on the July 18, 1978 episode of The Stanley Siegel Show, which the series recreates in its penultimate episode. That single appearance eclipsed nearly a decade in which Capote was one of the most in-demand guests on talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Dick Cavett Show, and Firing Line. During this time, Capote and the talk show format that erupted in the 1960s and 1970s had a symbiotic relationship fed by one’s ability to tell stories and the other’s ability to reach a vast audience.
A pivotal moment of that spiral occurred during an intoxicated interview on the July 18, 1978 episode of The Stanley Siegel Show, which the series recreates in its penultimate episode. That single appearance eclipsed nearly a decade in which Capote was one of the most in-demand guests on talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Dick Cavett Show, and Firing Line. During this time, Capote and the talk show format that erupted in the 1960s and 1970s had a symbiotic relationship fed by one’s ability to tell stories and the other’s ability to reach a vast audience.
- 3/5/2024
- by Trae DeLellis
- Primetimer
“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” pits the incendiary author Truman Capote against a “gaggle” of New York socialites, but there is one “swan” that is truly at the heart of the roost, namely, Babe Paley, played by Naomi Watts. Since Babe is the closest of all the women to the writer, his betrayal of the group in 1975 in his scathing “Esquire” excerpt from his unfinished novel “Answered Prayers” hits her the hardest, and the other swans rally to her defense to ice the “In Cold Blood” scribe out of the upper echelons of society.
What makes the relationship between Babe and Truman so compelling—in addition to the performances of Watts and Tom Hollander—is how much we see of their friendship blossoming. The entire opening sequence of the season shows Capote comforting and strategizing with Babe over how to handle the latest and most disgraceful of her husband Bill’s (Treat Williams) infidelities.
What makes the relationship between Babe and Truman so compelling—in addition to the performances of Watts and Tom Hollander—is how much we see of their friendship blossoming. The entire opening sequence of the season shows Capote comforting and strategizing with Babe over how to handle the latest and most disgraceful of her husband Bill’s (Treat Williams) infidelities.
- 3/4/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, Episode 6, “Hats, Gloves and Effete Homosexuals.”] Relevancy is fading fast for Capote (Tom Hollander) in the latest entry of Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans as the writer and his former friends come to terms with the fact that a younger generation is on the rise. This is illustrated by the inclusion of Kerry O’Shea (Ella Beatty) and handyman Rick (Vito Schnabel). As Capote and the Swans begin to see the end of an era, he helps John’s (Russell Tovey) daughter find her footing in the modeling world but not without a few hiccups as he misjudges the current styles. While Capote may have been throwing lavish and trendy balls back in the ’60s, his viewpoint has been skewed by the past. Together, Capote and Kerry work out the kinks in their approach to her career, which Beatty was excited to play onscreen. “Tom Hollander is...
- 2/29/2024
- TV Insider
[This story contains spoilers from the sixth episode of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, “Hats, Gloves and Effete Homosexuals.”]
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans is a reunion for Calista Flockhart and showrunner Jon Robin Baitz, who created Brothers & Sisters on which the actress starred during its five-season run. It was an instant yes, says Flockhart, when “Robbie” (as she calls him) and producer Ryan Murphy came to her with the role of Lee Radziwill in season two of the FX anthology — one of the coterie of New York City socialites with whom Truman Capote palled around (and later publicly fought) in the 1960s and ’70s.
Radziwell was perhaps America’s best-known little sister; she was four years younger than Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who always overshadowed Lee despite her own efforts to achieve fame as an actress. But without the trappings of the official title of First Lady, Radziwill was able to flourish socially and was well-connected with the literary,...
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans is a reunion for Calista Flockhart and showrunner Jon Robin Baitz, who created Brothers & Sisters on which the actress starred during its five-season run. It was an instant yes, says Flockhart, when “Robbie” (as she calls him) and producer Ryan Murphy came to her with the role of Lee Radziwill in season two of the FX anthology — one of the coterie of New York City socialites with whom Truman Capote palled around (and later publicly fought) in the 1960s and ’70s.
Radziwell was perhaps America’s best-known little sister; she was four years younger than Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who always overshadowed Lee despite her own efforts to achieve fame as an actress. But without the trappings of the official title of First Lady, Radziwill was able to flourish socially and was well-connected with the literary,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the drama unfolds in “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” brace yourselves for an emotional rollercoaster in Season 2, Episode 7, titled “Beautiful Babe.” Airing at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, on FX, this episode promises a deep dive into the reflective moments of the iconic socialite Babe Paley.
In this installment, viewers can expect a poignant exploration of Babe’s life, accompanied by heartfelt reflections on her most cherished memories and possessions. Meanwhile, Truman Capote and the Swans find themselves grappling with the aftermath of a tragic event, adding a layer of complexity to their already intricate relationships.
“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to weave a compelling narrative around the lives of these larger-than-life personalities, offering a glimpse into the glamour, struggles, and heartbreaks that defined an era. Don’t miss the captivating storytelling and stellar performances in “Beautiful Babe,” airing on FX at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
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In this installment, viewers can expect a poignant exploration of Babe’s life, accompanied by heartfelt reflections on her most cherished memories and possessions. Meanwhile, Truman Capote and the Swans find themselves grappling with the aftermath of a tragic event, adding a layer of complexity to their already intricate relationships.
“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to weave a compelling narrative around the lives of these larger-than-life personalities, offering a glimpse into the glamour, struggles, and heartbreaks that defined an era. Don’t miss the captivating storytelling and stellar performances in “Beautiful Babe,” airing on FX at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
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- 2/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Audrey Hepburn is the absolute definition of classic Hollywood. The star of beloved films such as "Roman Holiday" and the criminally underseen "Wait Until Dark," she became the embodiment of the term movie star for decades until her passing in 1993. Perhaps no single movie embodies the greatness of Hepburn more than 1961's "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Based on Truman Capote's novel of the same name, director Blake Edwards helped turn Hepburn's Holly Golightly into a cinematic icon. Yet, amazingly enough, it's a role that Hepburn very nearly passed on.
Speaking to The New York Times in 1960, the actress discussed her role as a New York City socialite who was looking to marry a rich man only to find herself smitten by a writer. In the interview, Hepburn, who was coming off of "The Nun's Story" and "The Unforgiven," explained that she didn't believe she was right for the part. It...
Speaking to The New York Times in 1960, the actress discussed her role as a New York City socialite who was looking to marry a rich man only to find herself smitten by a writer. In the interview, Hepburn, who was coming off of "The Nun's Story" and "The Unforgiven," explained that she didn't believe she was right for the part. It...
- 2/24/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women…
“…rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts)…
“…‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante…
“…only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women…
“…rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts)…
“…‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante…
“…only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As of this writing the combined predictions of Gold Derby users lean towards Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) with 17/5 odds in this year’s Oscar race for Best Actor. Meanwhile, Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”) is close behind in second place with 69/20 odds. However, the former may have more going for him. Here are five reasons why I think Murphy is the favorite.
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1. He’s starring in the Best Picture frontrunner
“Oppenheimer” is expected to be quite a juggernaut on Oscar night. It’s currently predicted to take home eight accolades: Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Score and Best Sound. With that in mind, it’s possible that Murphy could be carried along in the sweep. He’s the face of the whole thing and carries the film on his shoulders.
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1. He’s starring in the Best Picture frontrunner
“Oppenheimer” is expected to be quite a juggernaut on Oscar night. It’s currently predicted to take home eight accolades: Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Score and Best Sound. With that in mind, it’s possible that Murphy could be carried along in the sweep. He’s the face of the whole thing and carries the film on his shoulders.
- 2/22/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
It is ridiculous that in episode 3, titled The Secret Inner Lives of the Swans, Truman Capote pops too many pills so that he would never have to worry about waking up again, but death is still so far from his doorstep. Because death sometimes means a permanent freedom from the daily torment of life, and Truman Capote, in this third episode of Feud: Capote vs The Swans, seemed to be someone who didn’t deserve it at all. In the previous episode, Truman Capote called himself Prometheus, as he ignited a fire among the swans, making them turn against each other, but in this episode, he is seen regretting his choices back in 1975, when he dropped the bombshell by publishing his salacious article in Esquire.
Episode 5 opened with a furious Babe Paley finding out about her husband Bill’s affair with Happy Rockefeller, which had just been made public by Capote’s article.
Episode 5 opened with a furious Babe Paley finding out about her husband Bill’s affair with Happy Rockefeller, which had just been made public by Capote’s article.
- 2/22/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, Episode 5, “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans.”] Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans may follow Truman Capote’s (Tom Hollander) journey as his tight-knit relationships with New York City’s high society “Swans” unravels, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for more icons as Chris Chalk steps in to play famed writer James Baldwin for the fifth episode, “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans.” As writing deadlines loom and Capote is pressured to deliver, the stress of his Esquire excerpts putting his former friends’ secrets on display is catching up with him in this installment as he becomes suicidal. Baldwin arrives in the nick of time though, providing comfort and support to his fellow writer at a critical moment, reminding him of the importance of shining a realistic light on the wealthy over lunch, a gallery visit, and a drink. Throughout their day together,...
- 2/22/2024
- TV Insider
[This story contains spoilers from episode five of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans.”]
In a move that likely would’ve been met with disapproval by Truman Capote’s once-beloved “swans,” the wealthy socialite foes of the In Cold Blood author are decentralized in episode five of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans in favor of opening up dialogue about the position gay men were allowed to occupy in 1970s New York high society.
The writers and executive producers of the second season in Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology use a fictionalized meeting between Capote (Tom Hollander) and writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin (Chris Chalk) as a vehicle to unearth the truth that, beyond feeling a sense of embarrassment from Capote exposing their deepest darkest secrets in a four-part essay series in Esquire magazine, the swans were also taken aback by Capote’s audacity to be anything more than their immortally loyal gay sidekick.
In a move that likely would’ve been met with disapproval by Truman Capote’s once-beloved “swans,” the wealthy socialite foes of the In Cold Blood author are decentralized in episode five of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans in favor of opening up dialogue about the position gay men were allowed to occupy in 1970s New York high society.
The writers and executive producers of the second season in Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology use a fictionalized meeting between Capote (Tom Hollander) and writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin (Chris Chalk) as a vehicle to unearth the truth that, beyond feeling a sense of embarrassment from Capote exposing their deepest darkest secrets in a four-part essay series in Esquire magazine, the swans were also taken aback by Capote’s audacity to be anything more than their immortally loyal gay sidekick.
- 2/22/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the third episode of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, Truman Capote single-handedly ruined his best friendships with his group of swans. Babe Paley, who used to be his closest friend, was heartbroken when Truman wrote an article on her cheating husband. However, episode 4, titled It’s Impossible, brought a shift to the story, portraying how both Capote and Babe regret their decisions to break off their friendship. Reminiscing about their old times together, Babe realized that if she had ever loved someone in her life, it was none other than Capote. Even though this love was platonic, it was the most precious for Babe, who just wanted to forgive and forget.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happened To Babe?
Episode 4 opened with Babe getting decked up to visit her doctor’s clinic, where she had to undergo radiation therapy. Babe had been suffering from cancer for a while, and radiation therapy...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happened To Babe?
Episode 4 opened with Babe getting decked up to visit her doctor’s clinic, where she had to undergo radiation therapy. Babe had been suffering from cancer for a while, and radiation therapy...
- 2/18/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
When Babe Paley meets Truman Capote for the first time in 1955 in the FX anthology series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” it is the story of Ann Woodward that the famous writer tells in order to captivate her and her luminous friends. As Tom Hollander relishes one of Capote’s many rich monologues, we see Demi Moore as Woodward playing out two versions of the gruesome tale of the death of her husband – one in which she mistakenly shoots him, thinking he’s a burglar, the other in which she commits an act of intention homicide.
When, by the end of the premiere episode, Capote publishes his infamous excerpt from the unfinished novel “Answered Prayers” in “Esquire” in 1975, it is Woodward who takes her own life. While not one of the most prominent characters in the show, Woodward and her demise demonstrate the stakes of the feud at the heart of the series’ title.
When, by the end of the premiere episode, Capote publishes his infamous excerpt from the unfinished novel “Answered Prayers” in “Esquire” in 1975, it is Woodward who takes her own life. While not one of the most prominent characters in the show, Woodward and her demise demonstrate the stakes of the feud at the heart of the series’ title.
- 2/15/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans has honored the late Treat Williams with a touching tribute.
The card, which read “In Memory of Treat Williams 1951-2023”, appeared at the end of last night’s episode of Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology series. You can see it below.
Williams portrayed former CBS head and media tycoon Bill Paley in the series, an adaptation of Laurence Leamer’s bestselling book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era. The series chronicles the literary scandal that sparked a fallout between writer Truman Capote and a high-society group of women, known as his “Swans.”
Feud was Williams’ final role. The veteran actor had wrapped production shortly before he died in a tragic motorcycle accident on June 12, 2023 in Dorset, Vt. He was 71.
Williams was best known for playing Dr. Andy Brown on Greg Berlanti’s Everwood during his nearly half-century career,...
The card, which read “In Memory of Treat Williams 1951-2023”, appeared at the end of last night’s episode of Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology series. You can see it below.
Williams portrayed former CBS head and media tycoon Bill Paley in the series, an adaptation of Laurence Leamer’s bestselling book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era. The series chronicles the literary scandal that sparked a fallout between writer Truman Capote and a high-society group of women, known as his “Swans.”
Feud was Williams’ final role. The veteran actor had wrapped production shortly before he died in a tragic motorcycle accident on June 12, 2023 in Dorset, Vt. He was 71.
Williams was best known for playing Dr. Andy Brown on Greg Berlanti’s Everwood during his nearly half-century career,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans may focus on the falling out between Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) and the women of New York City’s high society, but the FX anthology series is also the late Treat Williams‘ final onscreen role. The actor, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in June 2023, takes on the part of Bill Paley, husband to Naomi Watts‘ Babe, who was a close confidante of Capote’s until a fateful turn of events puts them on opposing sides in Ryan Murphy‘s series. Russell Tovey as John O’Shea (Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FX) Bill Paley is best known for his contributions to media, particularly as the former executive responsible for building CBS from a small radio network into one of the leading radio and television networks in the United States. But he was also known for his extramarital dalliances, an aspect of his life that is incorporated into the show.
- 2/15/2024
- TV Insider
Months after his death, actor Treat Williams was memorialized by the FX series he shot shortly before he died.
Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans remembered Williams with a title card at the end of Wednesday’s episode. It read: “In Memory of Treat Williams 1951-2023.” The actor played media mogul William Paley in Season 2 of the anthology series, which chronicles author Truman Capote’s betrayal of his close female friends — who happened to be members of high society — in the 1970s.
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Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans remembered Williams with a title card at the end of Wednesday’s episode. It read: “In Memory of Treat Williams 1951-2023.” The actor played media mogul William Paley in Season 2 of the anthology series, which chronicles author Truman Capote’s betrayal of his close female friends — who happened to be members of high society — in the 1970s.
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- 2/15/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
After the disappointing “Masquerade 1966,” Feud needs to get back on track. With another time jump, this time to the aftermath of the Esquire article, Capote finds himself at odds with his Swans again. Throughout “It’s Impossible,” director Gus Van Sant tries to elevate the periphery characters. However, as the various women push back on their ringleader – Slim (Diane Lane) – it appears the Swans are ready to invite Truman back into their circle. Unfortunately, “It’s Impossible” sucks the oxygen out of the room and makes us question why the infighting continues. Van Sant directs “It’s Impossible” from the teleplay by Jon Robin Baitz.
FX’s Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans “It’s Impossible” Airs Wednesday, February 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt — Pictured: (l-r) Chloe Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, Diane Lane as Slim Keith, Naomi Watts as Babe Paley. Credit: FX Capote vs. The Swans – Episode 4 – “It’s Impossible...
FX’s Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans “It’s Impossible” Airs Wednesday, February 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt — Pictured: (l-r) Chloe Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, Diane Lane as Slim Keith, Naomi Watts as Babe Paley. Credit: FX Capote vs. The Swans – Episode 4 – “It’s Impossible...
- 2/15/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
[This story contains spoilers from the fourth episode of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, “It’s Impossible.”]
For Diane Lane, the entire premise of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans is full of complexity and layers.
As the FX series depicts the fallout from Truman Capote’s “La Côte Basque” — a chapter from his unfinished novel, Answered Prayers, that was excerpted in Esquire‘s November 1975 issue that caused a giant rift between the acclaimed writer and his “Swans” — the actress can’t help but notice the irony that she’s playing socialite Slim Keith, one of the Swans that was outraged by Capote’s thinly veiled portrait of the elite milieu in which she was a part. “I imagine them sitting on a sofa, enjoying champagne and popcorn, and having the last laugh on all of us,” says Lane, who laughs at the meta nature of the show’s depictions of the secrets, lies and gossip shared between Keith’s wealthy cohort.
For Diane Lane, the entire premise of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans is full of complexity and layers.
As the FX series depicts the fallout from Truman Capote’s “La Côte Basque” — a chapter from his unfinished novel, Answered Prayers, that was excerpted in Esquire‘s November 1975 issue that caused a giant rift between the acclaimed writer and his “Swans” — the actress can’t help but notice the irony that she’s playing socialite Slim Keith, one of the Swans that was outraged by Capote’s thinly veiled portrait of the elite milieu in which she was a part. “I imagine them sitting on a sofa, enjoying champagne and popcorn, and having the last laugh on all of us,” says Lane, who laughs at the meta nature of the show’s depictions of the secrets, lies and gossip shared between Keith’s wealthy cohort.
- 2/15/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Hollander didn’t get into showbiz to play himself. He played a bumbling MP in In the Loop and a scheming socialite in The White Lotus. Most recently, he played the treasured author Truman Capote in FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, who slithers his way into high society New York, becoming a highly requested guest at dinner parties and resort getaways — only to have it all turn sour.
With the Hollywood magic stripped away, Hollander lives a reserved lifestyle. His home sits in the rural English countryside east of Oxfordshire,...
With the Hollywood magic stripped away, Hollander lives a reserved lifestyle. His home sits in the rural English countryside east of Oxfordshire,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Get ready for another captivating episode of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” as Season 2 Episode 5, titled “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans,” airs on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on FX. In this highly anticipated installment, viewers will delve deeper into the complex dynamics between Truman Capote and the high society women known as “The Swans.”
As tensions escalate following the publication of a revealing Esquire article, Truman finds himself grappling with the fallout and seeking solace in the company of a fellow writer. The episode promises to offer insight into the inner lives of both Capote and the Swans, shedding light on their motivations, desires, and secrets.
With its blend of drama, intrigue, and historical fiction, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and stellar performances. Don’t miss out on all the drama when “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans” airs on...
As tensions escalate following the publication of a revealing Esquire article, Truman finds himself grappling with the fallout and seeking solace in the company of a fellow writer. The episode promises to offer insight into the inner lives of both Capote and the Swans, shedding light on their motivations, desires, and secrets.
With its blend of drama, intrigue, and historical fiction, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and stellar performances. Don’t miss out on all the drama when “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans” airs on...
- 2/14/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In 2006, a movie came out starring Daniel Craig, Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, Isabella Rossellini, Peter Bogdanovich, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Toby Jones. That’s a murderer’s row of talent bringing to life writer/director Douglas McGrath’s script — and very few people paid it much mind. But “Infamous” was a victim of bad timing, not bad filmmaking.
One can’t blame audiences for greeting it with a collective shrug. McGrath’s movie tackled the exact same topic as the previous year’s “Capote” (the movie that earned Philip Seymour Hoffman his first and only Oscar): Truman Capote’s time spent researching and writing his true-crime classic “In Cold Blood.” After the buzzy release of “Capote” and months spent in awards season campaigning mode, no one was ready to revisit the subject.
What a shame, because “Infamous” restores much of what was missing from Bennett Miller...
One can’t blame audiences for greeting it with a collective shrug. McGrath’s movie tackled the exact same topic as the previous year’s “Capote” (the movie that earned Philip Seymour Hoffman his first and only Oscar): Truman Capote’s time spent researching and writing his true-crime classic “In Cold Blood.” After the buzzy release of “Capote” and months spent in awards season campaigning mode, no one was ready to revisit the subject.
What a shame, because “Infamous” restores much of what was missing from Bennett Miller...
- 2/13/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Ffx’s Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans ” Pictured: Tom Hollander as Truman Capote. Cr: FX One of the many things Truman Capote was known for was his unique voice — a voice that was going to be a challenge for any actor hired to play him on the new miniseries Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans. That job went to Tom Hollander, who told us that he put a lot of time and effort into figuring out how to get the voice right. (Click on the media bar below to hear Tom Hollander) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tom_Hollander_Caopte_Feud_.mp3 Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans airs Wednesday nights on FX, and episodes start streaming on Hulu the following day.
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- 2/10/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Once the hottest writer in town, Truman Capote also was a master at self destruction.
Cut to The Bistro, Beverly Hills circa 1973. Cradling his cocktail, Capote was at once amiable and petulant. I was sitting across from him at the elegant café to discuss his new screenplay, but the discussion soon became an argument.
Capote, always theatrical, finally turned to strangers at the next table. “I wrote a brilliant screenplay and this man from Paramount is telling me that I didn’t write it, I simply typed it,” Capote complained, an edge to his high-pitched voice. “What should I do to him?”
The strangers smiled. “Order another martini,” said one. “Better make it a double.”
A superstar writer and raconteur, the late Capote needed more than a drink at this point in his life, and our meeting was not helping him. I thought of him this week as his “character...
Cut to The Bistro, Beverly Hills circa 1973. Cradling his cocktail, Capote was at once amiable and petulant. I was sitting across from him at the elegant café to discuss his new screenplay, but the discussion soon became an argument.
Capote, always theatrical, finally turned to strangers at the next table. “I wrote a brilliant screenplay and this man from Paramount is telling me that I didn’t write it, I simply typed it,” Capote complained, an edge to his high-pitched voice. “What should I do to him?”
The strangers smiled. “Order another martini,” said one. “Better make it a double.”
A superstar writer and raconteur, the late Capote needed more than a drink at this point in his life, and our meeting was not helping him. I thought of him this week as his “character...
- 2/8/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Based on Laurence Leamer’s Capote’s Women, the third episode of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, titled Masquerade 1966, is all about friendship. A friendship that is broken and betrayed, but where there remains a desire to mend it even though you know it is doomed already. In the previous two episodes, we have already seen how Truman Capote completely threw his best friendship with Babe Paley under the bus by writing an article on her scandalous marriage, but in this episode, we went back to 1966, when everything was fine between these two. At that time, they were the closest friends who seemed to be very genuine on camera, but no one knew at that point that their union would take a drastic turn.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happened In Masquerade 1966?
Episode 3 is all about a documentary shot by the Maysles brothers, Albert and David, who wanted to make a film on Truman’s life.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happened In Masquerade 1966?
Episode 3 is all about a documentary shot by the Maysles brothers, Albert and David, who wanted to make a film on Truman’s life.
- 2/8/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Nearly a decade before Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) threw a gossip grenade that would permanently annihilate his social calendar, he hosted the event of the year. Rather than take a standard glam and glitz retelling of the Black and White Ball, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans creator Jon Robin Baitz and director Gus Van Sant give Truman the documentary treatment. And just because it is shot in black-and-white doesn’t mean the third episode lacks color.
- 2/8/2024
- by Emma Fraser
- Primetimer
[This story contains spoilers from the third episode of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, “Masquerade 1966.”]
The catalyst for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans‘ third episode is absolutely true.
On Nov. 28, 1966, Truman Capote held the Black and White Ball at New York City’s Plaza Hotel — an event so lavish, boasting a guest list so carefully edited, that The New York Times dubbed it “the best party ever” on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. As for the rest of what was seen during Wednesday night’s “Masquerade 1966,” well… liberties were taken.
A stylistic departure from the rest of the series, the Gus Van Sant-helmed hour is largely presented as a black-and-white documentary of the party and Capote’s (Tom Hollander) weeks of preparations for his big night. At its heart, it’s a flashback episode, with the Swans seen in various states of anxious planning — most of them under the impression that they would be the event’s “guest of honor.
The catalyst for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans‘ third episode is absolutely true.
On Nov. 28, 1966, Truman Capote held the Black and White Ball at New York City’s Plaza Hotel — an event so lavish, boasting a guest list so carefully edited, that The New York Times dubbed it “the best party ever” on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. As for the rest of what was seen during Wednesday night’s “Masquerade 1966,” well… liberties were taken.
A stylistic departure from the rest of the series, the Gus Van Sant-helmed hour is largely presented as a black-and-white documentary of the party and Capote’s (Tom Hollander) weeks of preparations for his big night. At its heart, it’s a flashback episode, with the Swans seen in various states of anxious planning — most of them under the impression that they would be the event’s “guest of honor.
- 2/8/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the previous episode of Feud Season 2, we were introduced to Truman Capote and his group of socialite friends, whom he used to call the swans. The previous episode shed light on how Truman became Babe Paley’s best friend and started gossiping around about others. While Truman struggled through fame and writer’s block, Babe’s husband cheated on her. Babe confided in Truman that in this whole world, she could trust only one man, and that was Truman Capote. However, Truman didn’t live up to her expectations and published an article on his group of swans’ scandalous personal lives, including Babe Paley being betrayed by her husband. Babe couldn’t tolerate the betrayal, and after teaming up with her close friend, Slim, she decided to cut all ties with Capote.
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What Did C. Z. Do?
Episode 2 opened with a tragedy in Babe’s life. She...
Spoilers Ahead
What Did C. Z. Do?
Episode 2 opened with a tragedy in Babe’s life. She...
- 2/4/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Created by Ryan Murphy and Jaffe Cohen, Feud season 2 is a fictional retelling of a real-life American novelist and screenwriter, Truman Capote, and his group of socialite friends, or maybe we’d better call them frenemies. These two episodes depicted the beginning of Truman’s friendship with his group of socialites, whom he used to call the swans. Even though Truman Capote was well appreciated by his swans, a feud among them marked the beginning of the end of their relationship. Let’s see what led Truman to cut his ties with his swans.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Paley Meet Truman?
The first episode of Feud season 2 opened in 1984, with Truman Capote wandering around a graveyard when he laid his eyes on a flock of swans swimming on a nearby lake. The scene shifted back to 1968, when Truman paid a visit to his closest friend, Babe Paley, a socialite married...
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How Did Paley Meet Truman?
The first episode of Feud season 2 opened in 1984, with Truman Capote wandering around a graveyard when he laid his eyes on a flock of swans swimming on a nearby lake. The scene shifted back to 1968, when Truman paid a visit to his closest friend, Babe Paley, a socialite married...
- 2/3/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
To “The Swans,” a coterie of New York high society women, Truman Capote was an amusing circus act. Known for penning Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, these aristocratic ladies invited him to lavish dinner parties and fanciful getaways to indulge in his animated, gossip-filled stories. Author Laurence Leamer found himself captivated by Capote’s mélange of wit, joie de vivre, and callousness, and chronicled his falling-out with his one-percenter gal pals in the 2021 book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Vulture Watch
How much does the general public know about Truman Capote and his "friends?" Has the Feud TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on FX? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Feud, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An anthology docudrama series airing on the FX cable network, the Feud TV show looks at infamous conflicts and rivalries. The second season, titled Capote vs. The Swans, stars Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Treat Williams, Joe Mantello, and Russell Tovey. In the 1960s, eccentric writer Truman Capote (Hollander) surrounded himself with a coterie of...
How much does the general public know about Truman Capote and his "friends?" Has the Feud TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on FX? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Feud, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An anthology docudrama series airing on the FX cable network, the Feud TV show looks at infamous conflicts and rivalries. The second season, titled Capote vs. The Swans, stars Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Treat Williams, Joe Mantello, and Russell Tovey. In the 1960s, eccentric writer Truman Capote (Hollander) surrounded himself with a coterie of...
- 2/3/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
I remember exactly where I was when I discovered Philip Seymour Hoffman had died. I was at a revival screening of the 1979 version of Battlestar: Galactica at a Montreal theatre, waiting for the film to start when my email blew up. Here at JoBlo, whenever an icon dies, it tends to become a thread that allows us all to vent a little, and Hoffman’s death destroyed many of us.
It shook me up in a lot of ways, as I had just seen him at the Sundance Film Festival a few weeks earlier, where he had two films, A Most Wanted Man and God’s Pocket. In hindsight, it’s easy to say he didn’t look quite right, but honestly, I had no clue anything was wrong with him. Of course, in the days following his death, we learned that addiction had taken its toll on perhaps the most outstanding actor of his generation,...
It shook me up in a lot of ways, as I had just seen him at the Sundance Film Festival a few weeks earlier, where he had two films, A Most Wanted Man and God’s Pocket. In hindsight, it’s easy to say he didn’t look quite right, but honestly, I had no clue anything was wrong with him. Of course, in the days following his death, we learned that addiction had taken its toll on perhaps the most outstanding actor of his generation,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, Episodes 1 & 2, “Pilot” & “Ice Water in Their Veins.”] Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans left one of its biggest reveals for the final moments of its second episode, “Ice Water in Their Veins,” as Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) attends a disastrous Thanksgiving celebration at pal Joanne Carson’s (Molly Ringwald). It’s here that he encounters a ghost or vision of his late mother, played by the always-fabulous Jessica Lange. After sacrificing his friendship with his “Swans,” by airing their dirty laundry in excerpts for his work-in-progress, Answered Prayers, Truman’s downward spiral puts him in a dark place as he abuses alcohol and behaves erratically. In a weak moment, while getting a drink at the bar of Joanne’s holiday party, Truman encounters his mother, revealing Lange’s role. (Credit: FX) As fans will recall, Lange led the show’s first season, Feud: Bette and Joan, portraying...
- 2/1/2024
- TV Insider
Being one of Truman Capote’s Swans may have looked glamorous from the outside, but underneath the shiny exterior of high society life, all was not what it seemed.
Perhaps none were more troubled than Ann Woodward, a former showgirl who shot and killed her husband in 1955. She told the police that she presumed her husband was a burglar, and the shooting was ruled accidental by a grand jury. That wasn’t enough to stop rumors from swirling about the circumstances of her husband’s death, including gossip that came from Capote himself.
“In truth, I didn’t really know anything about Ann going into this outside of just this very kind of externalized idea of Truman having written about this woman,” Demi Moore, who plays Woodward in FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, told Deadline. “Until I really started to dive in, I didn’t know anything about her.
Perhaps none were more troubled than Ann Woodward, a former showgirl who shot and killed her husband in 1955. She told the police that she presumed her husband was a burglar, and the shooting was ruled accidental by a grand jury. That wasn’t enough to stop rumors from swirling about the circumstances of her husband’s death, including gossip that came from Capote himself.
“In truth, I didn’t really know anything about Ann going into this outside of just this very kind of externalized idea of Truman having written about this woman,” Demi Moore, who plays Woodward in FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, told Deadline. “Until I really started to dive in, I didn’t know anything about her.
- 2/1/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...
“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.
‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).
“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
It’s a fairly packed month on Hulu this February thanks to the addition of some interesting TV shows from FX and ABC. While the streamer’s own original content is somewhat limited – Life + Beth is returning for season 2 – you can also catch the new series of Feud this month. The new installment in Ryan Murphy’s juicy anthology show is based on the bestseller Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, and tells the story of Truman Capote’s betrayal and fall-out with New York’s most glamorous socialites. The cast is absolutely stacked, with Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny and Calista Flockhart all swearing delicious revenge on Tom Hollander’s Capote.
Also via Hulu in February comes the third season of Abbott Elementary, along with new episodes of The Connors, The Good Doctor, Will Trent,...
Also via Hulu in February comes the third season of Abbott Elementary, along with new episodes of The Connors, The Good Doctor, Will Trent,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
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