Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Rings True Because Much Of It Is True
Whether or not Frank Sheeran really killed Jimmy Hoffa, the underworld Scorsese brings to life in ‘The Irishman’ is a slice of real American history.
9 Hits And Misses During Disney Plus’s Launch Week
On the strength of Star Wars, Marvel, and nearly a century’s worth of animated nostalgia, Disney Plus pulled in 10 million subscribers on day one — despite its tech problems.
Why ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Is Social Justice Filmmaking Done Right
Director Taika Waititi lures us in with what makes us laugh, then shows us his true brilliance by making us cry.
22 Star Wars Easter Eggs In The First Episode Of ‘The Mandalorian’
The first episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ is full of Easter eggs and callbacks to the rich history of Star Wars, and with Dave Filoni as the director, you can bet some of them are deep, deep cuts in the lore of that galaxy far, far away.
44 Classics You Won’t Find On Disney Plus (Yet)
With an eye towards great storytelling that families can enjoy together, here are 44 timeless titles currently still in the vault. Hopefully they’ll land on Disney Plus sooner rather than later.
‘The Mandalorian’ Is Already The Crown Jewel Of Disney Plus
With the launch of Disney Plus, Star Wars fans are getting their first taste of live-action Star Wars since that troubled ‘Solo’ origin flick.
Reed Hastings Claims Saudi Censorship Is Cool Because Netflix ‘Not In The News Business’
Netflix, a company that was happy to jump on the bandwagon and threaten a departure from Georgia over pro-life legislation, censored its political content at the request of a dictator.
John Cena Leans Into Hollywood Trope Of Action Stars Becoming Nannies
This weekend in ‘Playing With Fire,’ John Cena earns his tough-guy credentials by going through the ritual of playing a softie.
In Defense Of Sean Spicer’s Delightfully Talentless Romp Through ‘Dancing with the Stars’
For many, a vote for Sean Spicer on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is a vote for Trump, and sometimes a vote for Trump is a vote against the haters.
I Watched What Happened Live At Bravo, But So Did You
I went on set of Andy Cohen’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ to report from the trenches of reality television. It was glorious.
Go Ahead, Make A Martyr Out Of Michael Che
By all means, harp on ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Michael Che for telling jokes. It’s going to end much better for him than for you.
Why ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Is Still Worth Your Time
It may have bombed at the box office, but ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ proves why the franchise will continue to resonate with fans.
Tom Clancy Would Be Mortified To See What Has Happened To Jack Ryan
In a bizarre, ahistoric universe, our protagonist helps a Latina Kirsten Gillibrand confront a right-wing nationalist-populist — in Venezuela, of all places.
Hillary Clinton Laughs Off Question About Killing Jeffrey Epstein
The Clinton family has been at the center of conspiracy theories linking them to the suspicious death of Epstein in a Manhattan jail cell.
First-Ever Biopic On Harriet Tubman Elevates Christian Faith of Freedom Fighter
Action-packed drama from director Kasi Lemmons shows how ‘She Moses’ Harriet Tubman leaned on her wits — and spirituality — to help 70 enslaved people find freedom.
Will J.J. Abrams Cancel Kylo Ren In December’s Episode IX?
You may not be a space murderer, but if Kylo Ren isn’t redeemable in ‘The Rise of Skywalker,’ the implied message would be that you aren’t either.
What Netflix’s ‘Raising Dion’ Can Teach Us About Fear, Superheroes, And Parenting
‘Raising Dion’ thrives on character development, not cliffhangers — and its heartwarming mom-kid team will give you something to root for the whole show.
Bluff City Boondoggle: New Legal Drama Leaves Taxpayers On The Hook For Liberal Spin And Poor Ratings
NBC’s ‘Bluff City Law’ stands as yet another reminder that film and television subsidies fail to deliver on their promised benefits
‘Schitt’s Creek’ And The Growing Mystery Of Our Television Habits
The more content like “Schitt’s Creek” is streamed, the less we know about our cultural tastes, and the less we know about our culture more generally.
There’s A Lesson In Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Cowardly Silence On China
Disney CEO Bob Iger is willing to weigh in on all sorts of political issues — just so long as none of them might get China’s feathers ruffled.
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