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Movie review: 'I Saw the TV Glow' an opaque story of identity, cult fandom

Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun uses a 1990s-set tale of cult TV obsession to tell a larger story of trans dysphoria in "I Saw the TV Glow," an obtuse psychological drama awash in feelings of alienation and misunderstanding — some part of the story, some not.

Owen, played by Justice Smith (save for a sliver of the story when, as a youngster, ...Read more

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Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson demand Kevin Spacey be allowed back in Hollywood

Hollywood A-listers are rallying behind Kevin Spacey, who was cleared of nine sexual assault charges in London court last year.

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and other actors have demanded for Spacey’s return to the industry following the release of a damning British docuseries detailing those allegations, which first came to light in 2017 and ...Read more

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10 movies for summer 2024: Sequels and reboots, but fingers crossed for a surprise

A century ago, or so it feels, there was a time of pink and fiery atomic orange, when moviegoing turned back into a communal miracle, Hollywood beat the odds and two movies that weren’t sequels to anything opened up against each other and ended up lifting each other’s spirits and profits into the billions.

A new conjoined word — ...Read more

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Uncle Kracker on 'Follow Me,' Kid Rock and Kenny Chesney

Uncle Kracker released a mostly rock-rap album in 2000, “Double Wide,” an effort to carve out a solo career after years as Kid Rock’s DJ. A single, “Yeah Yeah Yeah,” bombed. So his record label Lava/Atlantic decided to push out “Follow Me,” one of the only pop songs on the album.

“The song was originally really dark,” said ...Read more

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Cannes: Coppola's Roman candle 'Megalopolis' is juicy and weird

CANNES, France — It was here at Cannes, 45 years ago, that Francis Ford Coppola finally emerged from his wilderness of making "Apocalypse Now" with a work in progress, the finish line in sight. That press conference is immortalized in "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse," the massively entertaining 1991 documentary by Coppola's wife...Read more

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Lizzy McAlpine follows her breakout hit with an 'Older,' and wiser, tour

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of fans sway in sync, phone flashlights raised high, anticipating the crescendo.

"But it's not real," Lizzy McAlpine sings as members of the Red Rocks Amphitheatre crowd join in. They belt with the conviction of Broadway stars, some crumpling from the emotional catharsis.

It's the second show of McAlpine's "Older" ...Read more

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The 14 TV shows we're most excited for this summer

Summer is the best time to catch up on television, and fortunately, there are plenty of series, new and returning, to keep you entertained when it gets too hot to lounge at the beach or pool. However, it means you’ll have to say goodbye to at least one show, but you’ll also get to say hello to a couple revivals, some mystery miniseries and ...Read more

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How YouTube became must-see TV: Shorts, sports and Coachella livestreams

When YouTube launched nearly two decades ago, its first clip was a grainy video of co-founder Jawed Karim speaking to the camera while standing in front of the elephants at the San Diego Zoo.

Not exactly must-see TV.

Since, then the online video giant has increasingly been the entertainment of choice for billions of people. And while the ...Read more

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Glenn Whipp: Between 'Shōgun' and 'The Bear,' Emmys defy classification

LOS ANGELES — Is a television series really a comedy if you're in tears at the end of nearly every episode?

Not the "I laughed so hard, I cried" kind of tears, either, but honest-to-god weeping at the emotional heartbreak unfolding before your eyes kind of tears.

Does the answer even matter?

For Emmy voters filling out their ballots last ...Read more

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Kevin Spacey gets support from Liam Neeson and others after fresh assault allegations

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry are all voicing support for disgraced actor Kevin Spacey following a new documentary out of the U.K. containing fresh sexual assault allegations.

The "House of Cards" star disappeared from the public eye nearly seven years ago after he was accused of assaulting and harassing a number of young men. A ...Read more

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'Shōgun' will return for at least 2 more seasons

Lord Yoshii Toranaga's story will continue.

FX and Hulu announced Thursday that the critically acclaimed series "Shōgun" has been renewed. The network and its streaming partner are working with the estate of the novel's author, James Clavell, to develop material for what "will likely" be two additional seasons of the historical drama, ...Read more

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Chris Pratt mourns his 'Guardians' stunt double Tony McFarr: 'Never forget his toughness'

Chris Pratt is mourning the loss of Tony McFarr, the stunt performer who helped bring to life his action scenes in "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Jurassic World" and other films.

The Marvel star paid tribute to McFarr on Instagram hours after news broke Thursday of the stunt performer's death. The Orange County medical examiner's office in ...Read more

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Review: 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' is a rote rehash that lacks the original film's creepy suspense

"The Strangers: Chapter 1" is the third film in an ongoing franchise, following the surprise hit of 2008's "The Strangers" and its diminishing-returns 2018 sequel, "The Strangers: Prey at Night." The new film is also the first of three movies shot concurrently and intended to be released within the next year.

Director Renny Harlin, new to the...Read more

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Cardi B won't vote for Biden or Trump in 2024 election

NEW YORK — Cardi B won’t be at the polls casting a vote for either President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump in the presidential election this November.

After publicly supporting Bernie Sanders and then Biden in 2020, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper made it clear that her stance has changed.

“I don’t f– with both of y’all ...Read more

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Bruce Springsteen's 'Road Diary' doc will chronicle his current tour with the E Street Band

PHILADELPHIA — Bruce Springsteen’s current tour with the E Street Band is being chronicled in a new documentary.

"Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band," directed by longtime Springsteen associate Thom Zimny, will screen on Hulu and Disney+ in October.

The film follows Springsteen and the E Street Band members from rehearsals ...Read more

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Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian losing hordes of followers amid boycott tied to Gaza war

Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian are being pressured to speak out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as fans coordinate a social media boycott in the hopes they’ll take a public stand.

The stars’ Instagram accounts have been impacted as part of #blockout2024, or what TikTok user @ladyfromtheoutside last week referred to as a “digital ...Read more

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Hailey Bieber shares peek at 'past few weeks' of pregnancy

Hailey Bieber is sharing a peek at her pregnancy journey just days after she and husband Justin announced they’ll soon be a family of three.

The 27-year-old model on Thursday posted a carousel to give her 52 million followers a look at “the past few weeks.”

Included in the carousel — which boasts over 4.4 million likes — are snaps of...Read more

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Review: Unfiltered and unabashed, 'Babes' gets at the basic truth of motherhood

Somebody needs to explain to me why Pamela Adlon's "Babes" is being released the weekend after Mother's Day. If ever a film stood a chance of becoming the "Love Actually" of Mother's Day, it's "Babes."

Sure, it's rated R for sexual material, language throughout and some drug use. But how surprising is that? It's written by "Broad City's" ...Read more

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'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' review: The rise and fall of the record label that gave us Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes

The rise and fall of Stax Records, the influential but underdog label based in Memphis, Tennessee, is the subject of the HBO documentary “STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.” It is a story of musical genius but also racism, personal tragedies and corporate greed. In other words, American history.

In the best way possible, the four-part series from ...Read more

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Cannes: 'Fury Road' prequel 'Furiosa' forgets what makes the 'Mad Max' movies great

CANNES, France — When Australia's George Miller came here in 2016 to serve as jury president, just months after his "Mad Max: Fury Road" won six Oscars, he swept in like a conquering hero. His movie was undeniable: a reinvigoration of both his career and the action genre. Often, the relationship between Cannes and the blockbuster directors it ...Read more