‘West Side Story’ now streaming: A dazzling musical with a dimmed love story
For his new take on “West Side Story,” director Steven Spielberg pulls from the beloved 1961 movie musical as well as the original Broadway stage show, while adding a few new elements of his own. This is “West Side” as you’ve seen it before, and also as you haven’t. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
For his new take on “West Side Story,” director Steven Spielberg pulls from the beloved 1961 movie musical as well as the original Broadway stage show, while adding a few new elements of his own. This is “West Side” as you’ve seen it before, and also as you haven’t. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
Here’s what’s new on Tubi in March
Need something new to watch this month? Tubi has you covered. The free, ad-supported streaming platform is debuting two new original features alongside a slate of award-winning films and blockbuster classics. So whether you want to watch Will Smith face off against vampires in "I Am Legend" or Michael Keaton riff on his Batman persona in the Oscar-winning “Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),” there’s something for everyone.
Need something new to watch this month? Tubi has you covered. The free, ad-supported streaming platform is debuting two new original features alongside a slate of award-winning films and blockbuster classics. So whether you want to watch Will Smith face off against vampires in "I Am Legend" or Michael Keaton riff on his Batman persona in the Oscar-winning “Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),” there’s something for everyone.
‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ coming to FOX Television Stations this fall
The ending of Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running show this year clears the way for a new chapter in daytime talk shows — and Jennifer Hudson is hoping hers fits the bill.
The ending of Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running show this year clears the way for a new chapter in daytime talk shows — and Jennifer Hudson is hoping hers fits the bill.
‘Next Level Chef’ renewed for season 2 at FOX
FOX Entertainment has renewed "Next Level Chef," the hit Gordon Ramsay reality competition series, for a second season. File this news item under “not surprising but welcome.”
FOX Entertainment has renewed "Next Level Chef," the hit Gordon Ramsay reality competition series, for a second season. File this news item under “not surprising but welcome.”
AMC charging more for 'The Batman' tickets
If you plan to go see The Batman this weekend, you might pay more than you expected.
If you plan to go see The Batman this weekend, you might pay more than you expected.
March movie preview: The Batman, Ryan Reynolds, a new Pixar and some Sundance favorites
From a Ben Affleck/Ana de Armas erotic thriller to a Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum adventure romance to Netflix’s new Ryan Reynolds sci-fi action drama, movie stars are back in full force. Plus Robert Pattinson suits up as a superhero named Batman in an epic noir take on the Caped Crusader, dramatically titled “The Batman.” this year’s Sundance Film Festival are already making their way onto streaming platforms. Here’s what’s headed your way, cinematically speaking, in March 2022.
From a Ben Affleck/Ana de Armas erotic thriller to a Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum adventure romance to Netflix’s new Ryan Reynolds sci-fi action drama, movie stars are back in full force. Plus Robert Pattinson suits up as a superhero named Batman in an epic noir take on the Caped Crusader, dramatically titled “The Batman.” this year’s Sundance Film Festival are already making their way onto streaming platforms. Here’s what’s headed your way, cinematically speaking, in March 2022.
'Wicked' on Broadway: Brittney Johnson breaks barrier as new Glinda
On Valentine's Day, Brittney Johnson made Broadway history when she became the first Black actor to assume the role of Glinda full-time in "Wicked," shattering a racial barrier on the day of love.
On Valentine's Day, Brittney Johnson made Broadway history when she became the first Black actor to assume the role of Glinda full-time in "Wicked," shattering a racial barrier on the day of love.
NY Times accused of making Wordle too hard, again
The NY Times is facing more criticism that it is making its Internet game, Wordle, too hard.
The NY Times is facing more criticism that it is making its Internet game, Wordle, too hard.
Streaming spotlight: In final season, “Better Things” continues to do what it does best
Pamela Adlon’s comedic but poignant look at the life of a middle-aged single mom feels, in some ways, ahead of its time — and that’s been true of “Better Things” since the beginning. Read Ines Bellina's review, plus more on the week in television.
Pamela Adlon’s comedic but poignant look at the life of a middle-aged single mom feels, in some ways, ahead of its time — and that’s been true of “Better Things” since the beginning. Read Ines Bellina's review, plus more on the week in television.
‘The Batman’ review: Why so serious?
The latest take on the Caped Crusader, Matt Reeves' “The Batman” offers a weirder, less likable Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattison) and some slightly subversive things to say about its own genre. But at the end of the day, it’s still yet another grim and gritty Batman movie — one that’s plentiful style can’t quite make up for its lack of substance. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
The latest take on the Caped Crusader, Matt Reeves' “The Batman” offers a weirder, less likable Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattison) and some slightly subversive things to say about its own genre. But at the end of the day, it’s still yet another grim and gritty Batman movie — one that’s plentiful style can’t quite make up for its lack of substance. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.
Rapper Snootie Wild shot dead in Texas
Rapper Snootie Wild is dead after reportedly being shot in Houston. According to the Memphis, Tennessee rapper's social media accounts, he died on Friday.
Rapper Snootie Wild is dead after reportedly being shot in Houston. According to the Memphis, Tennessee rapper's social media accounts, he died on Friday.
NAACP Image Awards: Jennifer Hudson wins 'Entertainer of the Year'
The awards ceremony aired live on BET in Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually. There was no in-person audience.
The awards ceremony aired live on BET in Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually. There was no in-person audience.
Review: ‘Studio 666’ sends Foo Fighters on a sonic highway to hell
“Studio 666”, the new horror-comedy starring the iconic ‘90s alt-rock band Foo Fighters, might not be Good Cinema, but it's easy to forgive the film its trespasses because, well, everyone's having so much dang fun. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews the latest from Dave Grohl and company.
“Studio 666”, the new horror-comedy starring the iconic ‘90s alt-rock band Foo Fighters, might not be Good Cinema, but it's easy to forgive the film its trespasses because, well, everyone's having so much dang fun. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews the latest from Dave Grohl and company.
Amanda Bynes files to end 9-year conservatorship: reports
Amanda Bynes is fighting for her independence and has filed to end her conservatorship after nearly a decade, according to reports.
Amanda Bynes is fighting for her independence and has filed to end her conservatorship after nearly a decade, according to reports.
Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers
The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.
The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.
Britney Spears leaving LA home post-conservatorship, in ‘process of buying’ new digs: ‘Time for change!‘
The ‘Toxic’ performer has lived in the Thousand Oaks mansion for seven years
The ‘Toxic’ performer has lived in the Thousand Oaks mansion for seven years
‘M*A*S*H,’ star Sally Kellerman, dies at 84
Sally Kellerman, the Oscar nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman’s 1970 film “MASH,” has died.
Sally Kellerman, the Oscar nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman’s 1970 film “MASH,” has died.
US Army discovers MIA soldier from only Black infantry division in WWII is related to Spike Lee
Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.
Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.
The Amazing Johnathan, Vegas comedian and magician, dies at 63
The Amazing Johnathan, a longtime Vegas comic and magician, died this week at his home in Nevada, according to family members and multiple media reports.
The Amazing Johnathan, a longtime Vegas comic and magician, died this week at his home in Nevada, according to family members and multiple media reports.
Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed
The beauty queen's tragic death has been caused an "accident."
The beauty queen's tragic death has been caused an "accident."