This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:34 a.m. The Harvey Weinstein scandal ignited the #MeToo movement – and also “The Assistant.” Starring Julia Garner, the film follows Jane, an assistant working within a film production company. Read more...
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Taylor Swift claimed she could shake off almost anything. But “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana” reveals how public image has plagued a pop star who grew up wanting everyone to think she was a good girl. Read more...
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Oz Perkins’ sinister twist on “Hansel and Gretel” leaves a lackluster impression on adult horror enthusiasts. While Perkins’ rendition of the fable – cheekily titled “Gretel & Hansel” – aptly suits its intended PG-13 audience, more nuanced horror fans will find it difficult to fully immerse themselves in the sporadic plot. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 21 at 10:04 a.m. A new Hunger Games novel is coming. And may the odds be ever in its favor. Five years after the release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” author Suzanne Collins is returning to the franchise that launched her into fame with a prequel titled “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” set to be released May 19. Read more...
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Warning: spoilers ahead. Inheriting parenthood overnight finally gets the best of Emilio this week. The fifth episode of “Party of Five,” titled “Rafa,” revolves around the youngest Acosta, who suffers from lead poisoning in the wake of chewing the paint off an old crib, honing in on the resulting toil the family is burdened with. Read more...
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Guy Ritchie is back in the director’s chair for another wild and hilariously British gangster movie. Ritchie’s last five feature films – including “Aladdin,” “Sherlock Holmes” and “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” – have all been based on multimillion-dollar source material and produced by major studios, but “The Gentlemen” is his journey back into the indie world where he started his career. Read more...
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Aptly titled, “Authentic Mexican” tackles the appropriation of Mexican culture in everyday life. In the fourth episode of “Party of Five,” Emilio (Brandon Larracuente) agrees to host the family’s first catering gig for a wealthy white woman, believing that the exposure will be a surefire way to bring more money into the family business. Read more...
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