When Barbie and Oppenheimer were both released in the theaters on the same day this summer, it took the world by storm. Fans got a kick out of such widely different movies releasing on the same day, that many decided to participate in an unlikely double feature. The trend caught on, resulting in big box
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Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was, somehow, a movie that was all things to all people. It was a bright and colorful movie that was every bit the movie you would expect from the name Barbie, while also being a great deal more. It’s amazing that it works as well as it does. What’s more, it seems
Very few people can say that they started out working their dream job and celebrities — excluding some well-known child stars, of course — are certainly no exception. Many of the biggest names on the A-list used to make a living doing something completely different than what they are now famous for, but at least
Warning: some light SPOILERS for Wonka are in play. If you haven’t experienced the delights this film has to offer just yet, you’ve been warned. The world of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is something that we’ve now seen cinema tackle in two very different contexts. With Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
It feels so good to be bad – well, bad-ish, and that’s what Despicable Me 4 will bring to theaters. This is what we know so far. The Despicable Me franchise has changed quite a bit over several movies. How much change can one little movie series do? But when did you last go to
The Passenger is another great Blumhouse film but it departs slightly from the company’s killer horror. It starts in a brutal, horrific way, but then turns into this weird buddy road trip movie. However, don’t mistake it for a carefree, fun movie. In fact, Randy (Johnny Berchtold) is on a road trip from hell. This
Navigating the intricate twists of a relationship under the Hollywood spotlight, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have weathered their fair share of rumors and headlines. The spotlight intensified earlier this year on the Wicked cast members when rumors of an alleged affair emerged, coinciding with the announcement of Grande’s divorce from Dalton Gomez. Fast forward
John Candy had a legendary career, and was one of the best comedic performers of the ’80s and ’90s. After rising to prominence as a supporting character actor, he captured the hearts of many, and he became a lovable leading man in beloved films like Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. By the time
Stephen King fans have a whole lot to look forward to in 2024. The author’s latest book, the collection You Like It Darker, is scheduled to arrive in stores in May, and while specific release dates haven’t been announced, it feels safe to keep our fingers crossed about both Gary Dauberman’s Salem’s Lot and Mike
A Texas preacher gave an emotional sermon … addressing scandalous Diddy-related TikTok rumors about himself during his Christmas service Saturday. TD Jakes “It’s All A Lie” pic.twitter.com/Gz39QHIo4h — Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) December 24, 2023 @pmcafrica T.D. Jakes, who has been trending this week after rumors of an association with embattled music producer Diddy took
Un predicador de Texas dio un emotivo sermón abordando escandalosos rumores de TikTok relacionados con Diddy durante su servicio de Navidad del sábado. TD Jakes “It’s All A Lie” pic.twitter.com/Gz39QHIo4h — Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) December 24, 2023 @pmcafrica T.D. Jakes, que ha sido tendencia esta semana luego de que corrieran los rumores de una
Steph Auteri is a journalist who has written for the Atlantic, the Washington Post, Pacific Standard, VICE, and elsewhere. Her more creative work has appeared in Creative Nonfiction, under the gum tree, Poets & Writers, and other publications, and she is the Essays Editor for Hippocampus Magazine. Her essay, “The Fear That Lives Next to
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As a book lover, you know there’s truly no better way to spend your time than visiting a bookstore. Yeah, reading a book is great and all, but there’s an unparalleled thrill we all feel when perusing a fresh stack of books we don’t yet own. Encounters with books at bookstores open up a window
Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books – unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice’s webcomic, writing and everything
Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books – unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice’s webcomic, writing and everything
Karl Marlantes, author of the epic Deep River, returns with a new tale of the Koskis, a family of Finnish immigrants to the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century. Set just after World War II, Cold Victory follows Louise Koski, granddaughter-in-law of Aino Koski, Deep River’s fiery and unforgettable protagonist. Louise moves to Helsinki
Grief is a devastating stimulus. The manifestations of mental anguish form the subject of Bird Life, Anna Smaill’s elliptical, poetic follow-up to her Booker Prize-longlisted 2015 debut The Chimes. The story centers on two very different women, Dinah and Yasuko. Dinah, a New Zealander, is in Tokyo on a work visa to teach English to
In the male-dominated landscape of wartorn 1963 Saigon, Vietnam, Tricia and Charlene are two American wives striving to be the best possible “helpmeets” to their military husbands: sociable, graceful, obedient, obliging. Through author Alice McDermott’s precise, lingering prose, these women otherwise relegated to the margins bloom with agency and empathy. Charlene’s immense business acumen flares
“I’m rooting for, uhmmm, everybody Black,” said actor/writer/producer and “Insecure” creator Issa Rae at the 2017 Emmy Awards. The essential Black TV: Five Decades of Groundbreaking Television from “Soul Train” to “Black-ish” and Beyond, from Washington Post reporter Bethonie Butler, does the same, showcasing prime-time television shows of a “new era in Black television: one
The Iron Claw, starring some of Hollywood’s buzziest actors of the moment, Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White, is easily one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Directed by Canadian-American Sean Durkin, the film, which explores the epic highs and tragic downfalls of the Von Erich family of wrestlers, is based on a
I know exactly how many single compact discs I bought this year: Zero. None. The only new CDs to enter my collection came as part of big box sets that feature rarities from The Who, The Tragically Hip, Pink Floyd, and a few others. When I wanted to hear any album, new or old, I
Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use. Police and emergency officers initially found Lee in what they believed was an unconscious
Kanye West shared a public apology to “the Jewish community” on Tuesday and expressed regret over his antisemitic comments. The statement, which was written in Hebrew, was shared to Instagram ahead of West’s upcoming album Vultures. The rapper, who changed his name to Ye, apologized for his “unplanned outburst” last year when he publicly praised
Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday shows. 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides passed out during Swift’s second song in the Nov. 17 concert in Rio de Janeiro, Cruel Summer, and died
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and ground-breaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86. The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday at home in Santa Rosa, Calif.,
By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 27, 2023 6:40 pm Updated December 27, 2023 7:19 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions. Authorities said Wednesday that the 47-year-old Masterson has
Pop star Cher has filed for a conservatorship of her son Elijah Blue Allman over claims that his life is “at risk” due to “severe mental health and substance abuse issues.” The court documents, which were submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, said the conservatorship is “urgently needed” for Elijah, 47. Through her lawyers,
A protester holds a placard during a protest held by Philly Children’s Movement against Moms For Liberty in Center City Philadelphia. (Matthew Hatcher/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Moms for Liberty backed candidates are facing blistering defeats in Philadelphia, despite holding their annual conference there. In July, Moms for Liberty hosted their annual conference in Philadelphia,