Entertainment
How David Lynch Buckled Our Knees with His ‘Straight Story’
David Lynch’s “The Straight Story” (1999) is his least expected work and one of his best. Atypically straightforward but rich ...
‘Heretic’ Turns Hugh Grant into a Charming Monster
Older stars lose their youthful veneer but often gain something special in the process. Examples? Kevin Costner, Jean Smart and ...
Trump Win Could Make Hollywood 2.0 a Reality
Zachary Levi could have said, “I told you so.” The “Shazam!” actor recently endorsed Donald Trump for president, but he ...
Bette Midler Flees X After Trump Victory
Bette Midler had a comical plan for processing this week’s election results. …Midler posted a photo to X showing a ...
Ex-‘Man Show’ Host Kimmel Cries Over Trump Victory
Remember “The Man Show?” Bikini-clad girls jumping on trampolines? Beer-gulping monologues? Jokes about reversing women’s right to vote? Blackface sketches ...
Kamala Harris Turned Down Andrew Schulz’s ‘Flagrant’ Podcast
Winning political campaigns now run through Podcast Nation. Vice President Kamala Harris learned that lesson the brutal way. Former and ...
Trump 2.0 Puts Women, Gays in Mortal Danger
Kathy Griffin’s arch-nemesis is your new Commander in Chief. The “My Life on the D-List” star declared war on President ...
Why Celebrity Endorsements Won’t End with Trump Victory
The most coveted political endorsement of 2024 didn’t move the needle. On Sept. 11, Taylor Swift praised Vice President Kamala ...
‘Pageant’ Producer Put Christ Back into Christmas Movies
It crossed Kevin Downes’ mind that “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” could be the next “Elf” or “Christmas Vacation.” Audiences ...
‘Gladiator 2’ Gets the Bloody Job Done
Age has been kind to both director Ridley Scott and his 2000 epic “Gladiator.” Scott’s film earned Best Picture honors ...
Trump Win a Victory for Free Speech
We haven’t seen much of Justine Bateman of late. The “Family Ties” star worked consistently in the 1980s and 1990s, ...
‘NeverEnding Story’ Enchanted Young and Old Alike
Wolfgang Peterson’s “The NeverEnding Story” is a rare children’s film that I respected in my youth for how smart, serious-minded ...
Late-Night Rage, Tears and Lectures Over Trump (But No Comedy)
When Johnny Carson bombed he immediately bounced back. Sure, we’d groan at Carson’s clunkers. He’d quickly pivot to a self-deprecating ...
‘The View’ Defends Actress from Cancel Culture Attack
“The View” is suddenly must-see TV for MAGA Nation. Every day, the co-hosts melt down over some aspect of Donald ...
Did Avengers Assemble for Kamala Cash?
Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest people in Hollywood, and she earned every penny. She created a landmark TV ...
MAGA Friendly MacDonald, Greenwood Top Billboard Charts
Tom MacDonald is no stranger to the top of the Billboard charts. Lee Greenwood’s music has made the heartland swoon ...
‘Red One’ Floods Zone with Action Over Christmas Cheer
Christmas classics, from “Elf” to “Christmas Vacation,” have something special in common. Set aside the laughs, comic set pieces and ...
Rachel Zegler Rages Against Trump Voters: ‘Never Know Peace’
“Snow White” star Rachel Zegler gave Disney all the publicity it could handle last year. All the “wrong” kind of ...
Don’t Let Go the Woke
Jon Stewart went woke and never looked back. He said nothing as “sensitivity readers” censored books, forced comedians to hold ...
FAKE NEWS? ABC Wants Pro-Trump Voice on ‘The View’
Shane Gillis’s “Saturday Night Live” career ended before he could step on the historic show’s stage. Sure, he hosted the ...
