A young Bob Dylan would be an awkward fit for 2024. The balladeer followed his own, mercurial muse. He defied conventional labels, eager to grow as an artist on his terms. Social media would eat him alive. So would the press. Happily, he came of age during the tumultuous ‘60s, the decade captured in the …
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Greg Kwedar’s “Sing Sing” takes place in a maximum-security prison and depicts the real Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program. Prisoners incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York partake in theatrical productions and actor workshops. It’s been filmed as a pseudo-documentary, with the majority of the running time focusing on the prisoners as …
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The best horror movies abide by a simple rule. More scares, less monster close-ups. A young Steven Spielberg backed into that approach when his mechanical shark wouldn’t behave on the “Jaws” set. Director Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” shelves that conventional wisdom, and his sumptuous update suffers as a result. The auteur’s craftsmanship remains unmatched. Few directors …
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Indie horror consistently overperforms at the box office. Recent surprise hits include the “Terrifier” series, “MaXXXine” and “Late Night with the Devil.” Small budgets. Big ROI. Tell that to “Y2K” and its troubled leading lady. The A24 studio’s latest takes a cheeky look at possible computer glitches at the turn of the century. Many expected …
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Great TV shows that lasted just two seasons is a surprisingly long list. It makes you wonder why good shows fail to attract an audience. Is it ineffective marketing (or a lack thereof)? Did the show not connect with viewers? Whatever the case may be, the following shows are well worth your time even though …
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“Borat” made a splash by proving how relentlessly polite Americans can be. That decency stalks the main couple in “Speak No Evil,” just added to Peacock and available on Blu-ray and VOD platforms. The 2024 shocker grossed $36.9 million at the US box office and snagged mostly positive reviews. The film, a U.S. remake of …
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Caleb Williams, the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and Chicago Bears’ new quarterback, isn’t just making headlines for his athletic prowess—his love life has also caught fans’ attention.
Entertainment news sites couldn’t care less about the new Hollywood Blacklist. Conservatives are routinely canceled for their views. It’s undeniable. Just ask James Woods. Yet the same sites decry a handful of stars punished for extreme, pro-Palestinian beliefs. Think Susan Sarandon and “Scream” alum Melissa Barrera. Melissa Barrera says big acting offers went “quiet for …
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In 2021, I was living in sunny Southern California, working in film. My childhood in the mountains of Northern California felt far away. The news of a neighbor’s murder brought me back. Richard “Dick” Grayson Drewry was a cattle rancher who lived in Humboldt County, Ca. He was 85 when he was found murdered, execution-style …
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