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How Emma Stone discovered “Poor Things” to be her “most joyful role”

Whatever Tony McNamara’s earnings from “Poor Things,” his son ought to share in his father’s earnings. There are many memorable lines in the Oscar-nominated screenwriter’s raucous, often filthy adaptation of Alastair Gray’s novel about Bella Baxter, a dead woman reanimated with the brain of an unborn child. It’s difficult to top the occasion when Bella […]

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“Leave the World Behind” strikes a sobering chord of anxiety a la “Mr. Robot.”

Netflix deserves to make an even larger splash with “Leave the World Behind,” a better apocalyptic thriller with a foot so firmly planted in reality that those who stream it might not sleep for days. The company made waves with “Don’t Look Up,” an alright disaster film bolstered by its daring premise. It’s a logical

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“Waitress: The Musical” presents an enlarged image of the Broadway smash song by Sara Bareilles.

Nothing sends shivers down one’s spine like live theater, and “Waitress: The Musical” is another film musical that keeps the best seat in the house while maintaining the theatrical feel. Sara Bareilles, who penned the sultry lyrics for the adaption, is the star of this emotional and raunchy play that alternates between being sweet and

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Theatreland: Why are standing ovations becoming increasingly common?

Standing ovations at performances have significantly increased, according to theaters, critics, and industry professionals. The pandemic is said to have hastened the tendency, with audiences becoming more appreciative of the theater’s absence during Covid lockdowns. Along with this, audiences are now standing up in the middle of shows instead of only at the conclusion. Theater

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“The Iron Claw” struggles to keep its dramatic hold on a story about real-life wrestling.

In addition to being about a family of wrestlers, “The Iron Claw” may unintentionally reflect the attitude that people who aren’t interested wrestling have toward the sport. That is to say, one can appreciate the dedication, showmanship, and athleticism on exhibit without being overly moved by it; unfortunately, this is the strongest response this “Claw”

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At the Chiefs game, Taylor Swift and her father support Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift and her father Scott Swift are at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts to see the Kansas City Chiefs play the New England Patriots. This time, Taylor Swift is joining her father, Scott Swift, to partake in the festivities at Travis Kelce’s football games as part of her ongoing support for him. On the Fox

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Review: Although a good biopic of the automotive pioneer Enzo Ferrari, it doesn’t make the heart race

The Emperor Napoleon. Bernstein, Leonard. Jolly Willy. By the end of 2023, there will be a ton of Guy Movie Heroes, like Aquaman. Another one zooms up even further in “Ferrari.” Director Michael Mann has once again shone his chic spotlight on Enzo Ferrari, another uber-masculine guy who is stoic, clever, and shattered. The film

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Madonna said that a friend “saved” her life when she was in a “coma” this summer.

At a recent Brooklyn show, Madonna expressed gratitude to her lucky stars and some very important people. She also took a minute to reflect on her hospital stay in June, admitting that she had been placed in “an induced coma.” According to video from a show this weekend on her “Celebration” globe tour that was

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Lily James and Zac Efron discuss the small gesture that captures the essence of the Von Erich wrestling tragedy.

It didn’t occur to Zac Efron how much he needed a hug. In the upcoming movie “The Iron Claw,” he played professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich, transforming himself into a mass of muscle and suppressing emotion. It was a physically and mentally demanding role, unlike anything he had ever done before. Reenacting bouts in the

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Jonathan Majors is found guilty by a jury of assault and harassment.

Actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty on Monday by a jury in New York of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend after a domestic argument. Majors, a rising star who has been in “Creed III” and Disney’s Marvel movies, was found guilty on Monday of one count of third-degree reckless assault and one count of harassment

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