Warning: spoilers ahead. A tight web of lies is unraveling on the Upper East Side. Thursday’s third episode of “Gossip Girl” is rife with secrets that are deftly unveiled within the hour. Read more...
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July 19, 1:06 pm
Movie review: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ evokes ghosts of basketball stars past in vibrant sequel
LeBron James once said his motivation was a ghost that played in Chicago. The ghost he was referencing, of course, was Michael Jordan, who was widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time – until James crashed those debates in recent years – and the star of the 1996 blockbuster, “Space Jam.” After five years and another NBA championship since the interview, the Los Angeles Lakers forward is following in Jordan’s off-the-court footsteps by reprising the feature role in the sequel, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” 25 years after Jordan starred in the original, Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes crew once again take on the basketball court with a generational star to compete for their survival. Read more...
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July 15, 2:50 pm
‘Gossip Girl’ season 1 recap – episode 2: ‘She’s Having a Maybe’
Warning: spoilers ahead. Spotted: Gossip Girl leaks juicy content for her followers – until it backfires harshly. Released Thursday, the second installment of “Gossip Girl” follows the insurmountable figure taking another jab at the problematic Julien (Jordan Alexander) and Zoya (Whitney Peak) sister duo. Read more...
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July 9, 4:51 pm
Movie Review: ‘Black Widow’ a compelling story of female empowerment unique in Marvel catalog
It’s about time Natasha Romanoff got her own film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The latest Marvel movie, “Black Widow,” released Friday in select theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access. Read more...
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July 8, 3:59 pm
‘Gossip Girl’ season 1 recap – episode 1: ‘Just Another Girl on the MTA’
This post was updated July 11 at 1:34 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. A new group of elite students is ruling the iconic Met Steps. Nine years after the identity of the original Gossip Girl was revealed, the figure returns in HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” reboot. Read more...
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July 1, 1:58 pm
TV preview: Summer shows to beat the heat with fresh storylines, new releases
In the season of fun in the sun, viewers have a long list of binge-worthy upcoming TV releases to indulge in. In the past year of quarantine solitude, viewers turned to spending hours watching the latest series. Read more...
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June 29, 11:30 am
UCLA head of preservation retires, leaves legacy of digital restoration
This post was updated July 5 at 7:50 p.m. A longtime enthusiast and preservationist of classic cinema is stepping down from his post. Scott MacQueen, head of preservation for the UCLA Film & Television Archive, is retiring Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Film & Television Archive’s head of preservation Scott MacQueen is retiring after nearly 10 years in his position and is looking forward to spending time on personal projects during his retirement. (Courtesy of Scott MacQueen)