Review: There’s a lot to like in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ even if plot echoes...
It’s a bit of bad timing for “X-Men: Apocalypse” to arrive third in this summer’s superhero lineup. While battles between heroes are an X-Men tradition, warring among the ranks is also at the heart of...
View ArticleEllen DeGeneres sees parallels between her life and character she voices in...
“Finding Dory ” isn’t just about a little blue fish searching for her family. In a way the long-awaited sequel to “Finding Nemo” also reflects the journey of Ellen DeGeneres. Like Dory, she had been...
View ArticleNeil Young’s new album ‘Earth’ features Kings Mountain creatures
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — When Neil Young turned his 1959 Lincoln Continental into an electric car, developed a high-tech digital music system and mixed animal sounds into his latest album, he didn’t...
View ArticleReview: ‘Secret Life of Pets’ imagines cats, dogs and bunnies when their...
Anyone who has ascribed deep thought or carefully plotted intentions to our furry or feathered friends with will relate to the imagination behind “The Secret Life of Pets.” It may not have the...
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‘A Monster Calls’: Moving story of grief-stricken boy dealing with loss
If you aren’t crying by the third act of “A Monster Calls,” you may need to have your heart checked. Anyone who has experienced grief will be moved by author Patrick Ness’ story of a lonely 12-year-old...
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Carrie Fisher fans hijack Hollywood star for beloved actress
var _ndnq = _ndnq || []; _ndnq.push([’embed’]); Fans seeking to pay tribute to Carrie Fisher have created an impromptu star for the actress on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Fisher fans took over a blank...
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De Niro stars in ‘The Comedian’ — love letter to New York comics
While there are a few good laughs to be had in “The Comedian ” — and great cameos by myriad comics — Taylor Hackford’s film isn’t exactly a comedy. It’s a portrait of an aging entertainer,...
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In nostalgic ‘T2 Trainspotting,’ trip toward adulthood continues
Nostalgia can be tricky, casting a rose-colored glow on memories that may not deserve it. Do we look back fondly on our youth because it was so magical or simply because it was our youth, with so many...
View ArticleBad behavior is trending online, inspiring it in real life
LOS ANGELES — Young children know that name-calling is wrong. Tweens are taught the perils of online bullying and revenge porn: It’s unacceptable and potentially illegal. But celebrities who engage in...
View ArticleMovies: Kelly Marie Tran steps into ‘Star Wars’ stardom in ‘Last Jedi’
Kelly Marie Tran still can’t quite believe she’s in a “Star Wars” movie. At 28, she was about to give up on her dreams of becoming an actress when she landed a breakthrough role in “The Last Jedi.” So...
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