Most films tell stories of heroes that initially struggle, slowly begin to battle adversity and then miraculously blossom into successful and accomplished individuals. Read more...

Troy and Abed are back in the morning! In the wake of the yearly spring massacre of TV shows by broadcast networks, only two NBC comedies will live to see the light of day once more: one of them being, against all odds, critical darling “Community.” A perpetual ratings problem child, “Community” suffered the loss of its creator Dan Harmon and cast member Chevy Chase this season, and, as was inevitable, something was missing, or so the detractors claimed. Read more...

Photo: NBC has renewed “Community,” the little TV series that could, for an additional 13 episodes. Columnists Sebastian Torrelio and Tony Huang debate the need for the persistent survival of the sitcom.

Child-centric movies thrive on the incompetence of their parents. Perhaps if the McAllisters or the Wormwoods had paid more attention, Kevin wouldn’t have been left “Home Alone,” or “Matilda” wouldn’t have been as conniving. Read more...