The Incredible Shrinking Late-Night Lineup
Johnny Carson wouldn’t recognize today’s “Tonight Show.” NBC’s late-night institution relies on viral-friendly bits and TikTok stars along with traditional A-listers. The show also tells […]
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Babylon Bee Goes Hollywood with Jan. 6 Mockumentary
Babylon Bee scribes must feel like it’s Christmas every morning. They scan the political scene and see mainstream platforms ignoring so much comedy gold. The […]
‘The Dark and the Wicked’ Offers Sly, Slow-Burn Chills
Dark and foreboding. That sounds clichéd, but it perfectly describes “The Dark and the Wicked.” This horror gem by director Bryan Bertino (“The Strangers” and […]
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Brings Franchise Back from the Dead
Michael Keaton can do almost anything on screen, even bring parts of “The Flash” to life. Can he resurrect his oddest screen incarnation, a zombie-fied […]
‘Incoming’ Delivers R-Rated Laughs from the Past
It’s increasingly hard to bring R-rated sex comedies to the screen. We can stream almost any type of debauchery, but the cultural overlords wince at […]
Gwyneth Paltrow on Hamas: ‘Where Are the Feminists?’
Feminists spent four-plus years speaking out during the Trump administration. They similarly raged against sexual abusers like Harvey Weinstein at the dawn of the MeToo […]
How Hollywood Turned Against Free Speech
Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin did more than defend free speech in 1995’s “The American President.” Sorkin insisted it’s baked into the Red, White and Blue […]
Insider: Why ‘Reagan’ Biopic Matters
Disclosure: Before delving into this review, I must disclose my connection with the filmmakers and with author Paul Kengor, having collaborated with them on previous […]
Great Communicator vs. Word Salad Harris
Maybe Facebook had a point. The social media giant initially blocked the marketing team behind “Reagan” from boosting posts tied to the biopic. The platform […]
These Brits Triggered by Trigger Warnings
Call this the summer of trigger warnings. “Blink Twice,” originally titled “P***y Island,” used social media to warn viewers about sexual violence against women. That’s […]