Can Meg Ryan Revive the Rom-Com?
Actresses routinely age out of gigs in Hollywood. Anyone surprised Kelly McGillis, 64, isn’t part of the upcoming “Top Gun: Maverick,” while a 78-year-old Harrison […]
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‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel Ramps Up the Excitement, Exhaustion
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a godsend for film credits. Audiences typically head for the exits when the end credits roll, but they stay […]
Could ‘2000 Mules’ Change the 2020 Election Narrative?
Dinesh D’Souza’s brand is easy to spot after five successful features. His documentaries are conservative op-eds, brimming with fiery attacks on progressive leaders and principles. […]
Amazon’s ‘Outlaws’ Shows We Actually Can Get Along
It’s hard not to wince while meeting the ensemble characters in Amazon’s new British comedy “The Outlaws.” “You’ve got your right-wing blowhard, your left-wing militant, […]
Why the Original ‘Cat People’ Trumps the R-rated Remake
Jacques Tourneur’s “Cat People” (1942) is one of those black and white horror movie discoveries that only added to my lifelong movie obsession. Here is […]
Hollywood’s Franchise Infatuation Reaches Shocking New Low
Hit movies spawn sequels. It’s one of Hollywood’s sturdiest traditions. Studio executives and audiences alike approve of that template, even if it sometimes yields bewildering […]
Bill Burr: Liberals Proved Gina Carano’s Point By Firing Her
Bill Burr once called Gina Carano an “absolute sweetheart” after Disney fired her from “The Mandalorian.” The 53-year-old comic isn’t done defending Carano. Burr, whose […]
How a Health Care Professional Rediscovered Denver’s Grand Musical Past
I had just finished doing a psychological evaluation at a Denver mental health center on a schizophrenic homeless man and was eating lunch. It was […]
David Spade’s Cancel Culture Fears Will Make You Scream
Show Business longevity has its perks. Or, at least that used to be the case. An icon like Bill Murray could shrug off a flop […]
The Elon Musk Effect: ‘2000 Mules’ May Thrive in Twitter 2.0
We’ve spent five years hearing every election conspiracy possible tied to Donald Trump’s 2016 victory. The Russians did it! No, Facebook tipped the scales! Wait […]