Richard Kelly on at 25: 'It's a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made' The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from he believes will find its way into his obituary. For a diehard fan of, meeting director and screenwriter Richard Kelly is a thrill in itself. But to first encounter him as a silhouette in a darkened movie theater is to feel almost like a character in one of his films--unmoored by indefinite space and physics, questioning your altered perception. It's a hot Friday in mid-August when I sit down with Kelly, 51, at Santa Monica's Aero Theatre, a beloved repertory venue that makes a key appearance in, his remarkable debut feature. Released in October 2001 with virtually no marketing due to the tragic events of 9/11 weeks prior (the plot hinges on a plane accident), it couldn't get a toehold at the box office. But in the months and years that followed, the film became a hit on the home video market and gained a fervent cult fandom thanks to its unique supernatural mystery.

The National Book Foundation has dropped Drew Barrymore as the host of its upcoming awards ceremony after the actress resumed production on her talk show, crossing the picket lines of the ongoing writers' strike. On Monday, she confirmed that the Drew Barrymore Show will begin filming its newest season without writers on staff--prompting criticism from several novelists about Barrymore's involvement in the awards show. "The National Book Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture," the National Book Foundation said in a statement Tuesday, according to NPR. "In light of the announcement that'The Drew Barrymore Show' will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms. Barrymore's invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony." For more than four months, the Writers' Guild of America, in a historic double strike with unionized actors, has been fighting for better working conditions, including increased pay and contractual protections related to the use of artificial intelligence. While initially Barrymore was supportive of the writers' strike, even declining to host an MTV award show in solidarity, the actress has seemingly pulled a full 180, saying in a statement that she owns "this choice" and is in "compliance with not discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind."

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Drew Barrymore is among the legion of fans who have been wrapped up in Netflix's latest hit, "Bridgerton." The "50 First Dates" and "Ever After" star invited Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page on to her talk show to discuss the period drama. During their appearance on Friday, Barrymore revealed that the show's steamier scenes inspired the 45-year-old to try her hand once again at dating apps.

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Even Drew Barrymore struggles in the dating world. The 45-year-old star welcomed comedian Nikki Glaser on her talk show on Monday and they talked about dating, which the actress said is "one of my favorite subjects ever to dissect." The two first chatted about dating apps, and Glaser explained that "guys do not come across great on dating apps."