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Denver chefs know their way around a kitchen, and many of them are also quite comfortable in reality TV show kitchens as well. Two more will join the ranks of celebrity chefs beginning this month with the airing of two cooking competition shows. Byron Gomez, who helped Denver restaurant Bruto hold onto its Michelin star when the awards were announced on Monday, is one of eight chefs who will cook in a new Food Network competition called “Last Bite Hotel,” premiering Tuesday, September 24 The group has been “invited to a remote hotel for a game of resourcefulness and creativity,” according to the show’s media material.

Acclaimed actor Hugh Grant, best known for his leading roles in romantic comedies such as Love Actually and Notting Hill, has made an unexpected entrance into the world of horror with glowing reviews from early audiences. Grant's psychological horror film Heretic premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, and represents the most recent project in Grant's gradual shift away from his rom-com persona, and towards more villainous roles.

"It was fun to make a cut to the window," Guadagnino told IndieWire at the TIFF premiere of his latest film written by Justin Kuritzkes.

Naomi Watts and Bill Murray first shared the screen together in 2014 with the heartwarming movie, St. Vincent. A decade later, the stars have reunited for The Friend, an unforgettable drama from directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel. But as it turns out, getting in touch with Murray for the role seemed nearly impossible in the moment.

Exclusive: The Oscar contender will continue on the festival circuit with TIFF and NYFF screenings.

Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova co-star in Ali Abbasi's buzzy festival breakout biopic.