Documentary

BRUCE WILLIS DOCUMENTARY IN THE WORKS

Despite an illustrious career, Bruce Willis has never won the an Academy Award, but now his three oldest daughters, Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout just might. According to a family friend, the girls have been documenting their dad‘s ongoing battle with dementia, and plan to turn the recorded footage into a documentary short which could very easily be nominated for an Oscar. While the details are sketchy, it probably won’t happen while Bruce is still alive as the film is meant to be not only look into dealing with dementia, but also a loving tribute to their dad.

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FAYE DUNAWAY DOES IT HER WAY

Okay, we all know that Faye Dunaway has a reputation in Hollywood as being “difficult” and as a longtime gossip columnist we can verify that “difficult” is an understatement. But we DO appreciate her acting. (Bonnie & Clyde, Mommie Dearest etc) Dunaway was in New York this week promoting the new HBO documentary about her life (coming July 13) called “Faye.” She was appropriately attired in a black suit and sneakers, BUT it’s apparent that she never smiles at herself in the mirror and she definitely does not have an entourage watching out for her. Not only did she appear on TV, but posed for numerous photos with a missing front tooth! (Did no one have the courage to gently advise her to get that fixed?)

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VICTORIA HAS MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT BECKHAM DOCUMENTARY

If he could do it all over again, David Beckham might have not produced his documentary on Netflix, BECKHAM. Although it’s quickly turned into a huge hit for the streaming giant and added more money to David’s bank account, we heard that it’s taken a toll on his marriage to Victoria Beckham. The documentary explores everything David – including his infidelities – and it open up old wounds for Victoria. My source says that Victoria would have preferred NOT to reopen this can of worms and her resentments towards David, which she thought were long gone, have suddenly resurfaced…

 

 

BRUCE WILLIS DOCUMENTARY IS IN THE WORKS

It’s no secret that Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming and his ex-wife Demi Moore have always been close, growing even closer since Bruce was diagnosed with a form of dementia. They’re now taking their friendship to the next level and are teaming up to produce a documentary on Bruce’s life. It will cover everything from his time on Moonlighting (above) to his more recent health struggles. A friend describes the project as a love letter to Bruce and while no deal has been signed yet, it will likely appear on a streaming service once completed.

 

Photo: Disney – Bruce and Cybill Shephard

SEAN PENN : MY OSCAR WILL INSPIRE YOU

 

At first glance this photo of Sean Penn and Volodymyr Zelenskiy looked like a macho man contest.  Sean is filming a documentary about the Russian invasion and he has flown to Ukraine three times while working on it. In the photo Sean looks pleased as punch while he’s handing Zelenskiy one of his Oscars and telling him to bring it back to Malibu after he wins the war. Zelenskiy looks a little puzzled by the odd gesture and the photo op, but he indulged the actor.

PAMELA ANDERSON WANTS YOU TO FORGET “PAM AND TOMMY”

Pamela Anderson is in New York looking adorable and she’s there for a good reason. She’s promoting her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in Chicago (the second longest running Broadway show.) Between divorces, Pam like to take a break and actually work. In January, she filed for divorce from her fifth husband, bodyguard Dan Hayhurst. Remember – she divorced Jon Peters after 12 days and moved to France for YEARS while dating a soccer player. And she was married to Kid Rock for four months – she didn’t want to move to Michigan! Pam is also working on a Netflix docu-series about her colorful life – her preparation in New York for Chicago is being filmed for the documentary. She’s hoping this will make people forget about the Hulu series Pam and Tommy than she did NOT like…

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COREY FELDMAN’S “TRUTH” ABOUT CHARLIE SHEEN WAS OVERLOOKED

Corey Feldman and his wife of five years, Courtney, dined at celebrity hangout Craig’s this week and we almost forgot how short he is. Former child star Corey claims to be 5’5” and his wife is 5’10”. For years Corey refused to name names when talking about child molesters in Hollywood. He finally released a documentary, My Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys that DID, but it was in 2020 during the Covid pandemic and few people saw it. Corey famously accused Charlie Sheen of raping his pal Corey Haim when they filmed the movie Lucas in 1986. Charlie was 19 and Corey was 13. Of course Charlie denied it, and shockingly, nothing came of the revelation. People were more appalled when Charlie revealed he was HIV positive (and had exposed other men and women) a few years earlier. To Corey’s consternation, Charlie seems to get away with everything…

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PEE WEE HERMAN TO HBO: THAT’S MY NAME, DON’T WEAR IT OUT!

Just when we thought Fran Lebowitz’s Pretend It’s A City was as good as it gets on HBO, they announced they are planning a documentary on Paul Reubens life story! The man behind the beloved Pee Wee Herman. Who didn’t love Pee Wee’s movies and Pee Wee’s Playhouse on TV from ’86 to ’90? SOME people might not know that Paul Reubens has also had a movie career under his own name. Of course we want to see what Paul was like as a kid growing up and find out how he developed the Pee Wee character. Paul is equally excited about this project, although he says “I love HBO but I’m not going to marry them!”

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BRITNEY SPEARS: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BOYFRIEND

The new documentary Framing Britney Spears has opened up a whole new discussion about her conservatorship. Britneys father Jamie, while acting as her conservator, controlled every inch of her life – he managed her career, finances, personal life and purchases. At 39, she had to ask his permission to buy an expensive pair of shoes. After earning ALL that money! It all boils down to THE BOYFRIEND – Jamie is very wary of her smoothly handsome boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27. Iranian born Sam is VERY ambitious and advertises his good looks and physical talents lavishly on social media. Compare his posts with Britney’s and you see his level of sophistication. Knowing Britney’s vulnerability when it comes to men (she invited a photographer in to live with her a few years ago, and HE ran her life and was accused of giving her drugs) her father is highly suspicious of Sam’s motives. It’s clear that Jamie doesn’t want Sam running Britney’s life and Sam is not happy. Sam says about Jamie: “I have no respect for anyone trying to control our relationship and constantly throwing obstacles in our way!” Is Jamie not allowing Britney to MARRY Sam? Does he have good reasons? Remains to be seen…

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JOHNNY DEPP SUPPORTS HIS ERRANT FRIENDS

Nice to hear that Johnny Depp is now a producer – he worked with documentary filmmaker Julien Temple on Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan. Fans of punk may recall Shane was led singer of The Pogues, most famous for “Fairytale of New York.” Johnny has always been drawn to overindulgent irresponsible characters like MacGowan, who is notorious for his struggles with heroin addiction and alcoholism. At one time, he was even kicked out of his own band for behaving badly. But his music is wonderful- incredibly touching and sensitive, loaded with Irish melancholy. Johnny appeared at the San Sebastian Film Festival to promote the documentary and said he enjoyed the scarcity of “Hollywood types” at the event.

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