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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January 30, 10:53 pm
Movie review: ‘Gretel & Hansel’ under-delivers, giving only breadcrumbs of classic horror tropes
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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January 30, 10:45 pm
Recent Rewinds: ‘The Hunger Games’ returns, giving readers revealing look at President Snow
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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January 29, 9:00 pm
‘Party of Five’ season 1 review – episode 5: ‘Rafa’
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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January 23, 9:28 pm
Movie review: ‘The Gentlemen’ is a raucous and riveting return for Guy Ritchie
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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January 22, 11:29 pm
‘Party of Five’ season 1 review – episode 4: ‘Authentic Mexican’
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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January 22, 11:23 pm
Second Take: Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ offers what many schools fail to
Netflix is providing the “Sex Education” that traditional television wouldn’t dare attempt. The adolescent dramedy dropped its second season on the streaming platform Friday. With an eight-episode run, it managed to explore a cornucopia of issues – both sexual and romantic – better than most secondary schools could ever hope to. Read more...
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