Rob Reiner: Men Need to Come Forward About Sexual Harassment
Acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner discusses his latest movie, "LBJ", and what attracted him to the project. Reiner talks about the parallels between the film and the current state of race relations in America. He discusses why the movie carries such relevance at this point in the nation's history. Reiner also weighs in on the widening Harvey Weinstein scandal and says that men need to step up and be a part of the solution.
Reiner was nominated for an Oscar in 1993 for "A Few Good Men." He's also got a couple Golden Globe nods and Emmy wins. The legendary director and producer first came into the spotlight playing Michael "Meathead" Stivic on "All in the Family" alongside the late Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton.
Among his many acting credits are "Wolf of Wall Street" and "This Is Spinal Tap." He's also directed "The American President," "When Harry Met Sally," and "Stand By Me."
President Trump is stoking fears of a trade war with China yet again. On Thursday evening, Trump threatened more tariffs on China worth $100 billion dollars, on top of the tariffs Trump is already planning. China immediately fired back, saying the country will continue to meet Trump's tariff threats with counter-actions.
President Trump also made news when he finally broke his silence on the Stormy Daniels controversy. When asked by reporters if he knew about the payment by his lawyer to Daniels, Trump quickly said, "no." Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer, said Trump denying knowledge of the payment is "a gift from the heavens."
Executives and fighters from the UFC were at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell on Friday in celebration of the organization's 25th anniversary. Amanda Nunes, a UFC fighter, and Lawrence Epstein, the COO of the UFC, join us to weigh in on the milestone and preview the UFC 223 taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn this weekend. Epstein also commented on the arrest of UFC star Conor McGregor, saying McGregor's actions don't represent UFC's values.
Kirk Clyatt, an anchor at Sinclair Broadcast for several years, says the company has been trying to strongarm all its content as far back as 2001. The network owner has gotten a lot of heat in recent days after a video showing anchors from local networks across the country read the same scripted lines went viral.
Airbnb Magazine's special projects director, Laura Brounstein, picks a handful of global events that you need to see, from the world's largest water fight to a cheese chase.
The celebrity home improvement expert says termites are the biggest pain in the back...yard. They can cause over $5 billion worth of damages to American homes every year, Vila told Cheddar.
Female gamers, like Janet Rose, are often told that they are mere distractions in the male-dominated industry. They are also frequently exposed to sexual harassment online. Rose, who streams on Twitch as "xChocobar," shares her experience.
Sony's PlayStation produces games that are exclusive to the platform, much like the media companies, and that's what keeps gamers loyal, says Asad Qizilbash, the company's Vice President of Marketing. "God of War" is an example of a PS exclusive and the next version comes out on April 20th.
The game's protagonist, Kratos, has evolved and now has a son, which adds depth to the storyline. The playing experience is sharper too, says Asad Qizilbash, PlayStation's Vice President of Marketing. The new "God of War," a PlayStation exclusive, comes out on April 20th.
Fortnite is not only popular but also extremely difficult to win. Janet Rose, who live streams on Twitch as "xChocobars," lives to tell the tale and discusses what it's like to be a female gamer.
The video game has become such a cultural phenomenon that even rapper Drake has jumped on the bandwagon. Why? "It's like Hunger Games," says Brandon Davis, Special Assignment Producer at ComicBook.com.
Paul Kermizian, the co-founder of the popular arcade bar, used to collect vintage games as a hobby. By combining that passion with his love of craft beer, he created a multi-location business.
