Why That ‘SNL’ Tom Hanks MAGA Sketch Matters
The backlash against Tom Hanks’ “Saturday Night Live” Black Jeopardy sketch hit social media in a hurray. The backlash to the backlash was just as swift. Hanks brought back his Trump voter character during “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.” The Oscar winner originally played the fictional Doug in a 2016 “Black Jeopardy” sketch. At the time, …
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ to Sink in Week 2?
Some conservatives cheered when Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” opened weakly late last year. The online Right unofficially declared war on Disney following the company’s woke makeover and attack on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. That $35 million haul suggested the Mouse House’s latest “live-action” adaptation would be a bust. The film had legs, though, muscling …
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‘Millers in Marriage’ Stalls Just When It’s Ready to Soar
“Millers in Marriage” may be set in modern times, but the ‘90s are never far from the screen. Writer/director Edward Burns dissects the travails of 50-somethings in mid-life crises. They pine for their younger days, when “Seinfeld” ruled and AOL flooded the zone with Internet CD-ROMs. So does the film, a throwback to storytellers who …
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Cowards Can’t Defend Gascón, Carano, Roseanne or Free Speech
It’s one of Hollywood’s biggest cliches. So-and-so actor was “brave” to gain 30 lbs. for an Oscar-bait role. Ugh. Even worse? Generic Actor took a courageous stand denouncing President Donald Trump at the Fill-In-the-Blank awards show. Nonsense. A bigger courage deficit exists elsewhere in La La Land. This one matters more, and the cowardice has …
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Shrewd ‘Heart Eyes’ Delivers Laughs, Scares and Romance
There’s plenty to spoof about horror movies. The dumb decisions. The endless tropes. The heroes who leave the almost-dead killer breathing to slay again. Been there, “Scream’d” that. “Heart Eyes” isn’t content to mock just one genre. It takes aim at rom-coms, too, delivering a dual-edge spoof that will make you jump out or your …
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‘Green and Gold’ Shines Spotlight on Heartland Values
The heartland doesn’t get much love on the big screen. The vast region isn’t slick or sassy, irreverent or cutting edge. It speaks to simple truths, the kind that give modern storytellers fits. Go too soft, and it’s Hallmark-lite. Push too hard, and it’s a lecture from Red State USA. “Green and Gold” threads that …
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HUGE: ‘Gutfeld!’ Scores Massive Ratings in Trump 2.0
Watching Fox News’ “Gutfeld!” can be disorienting, even for conservatives. The late-night show tackles many of the jokes deemed off-limits to broadcast and cable TV shows. Think “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” … “The Tonight Show” and “The Late Show,” among others. Wait … we can joke about these things? Revolutionary! Here’s just one example: They arrested …
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Could Cancel Culture Crush Karla Sofia Gascon’s Oscar Hopes?
Gina Carano got canceled for sharing the “wrong” opinions on social media. Roseanne Barr lost her iconic sitcom for one ugly, racially-charged Tweet. Country superstar Morgan Wallen’s career came to a screeching halt after he was caught using the “n-word” in a private conversation (but not against a black person). Cancel Culture reigned over entertainment …
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Colorful ‘Dog Man’ Movie Guaranteed to Woo Fans
The creative team behind the “Dog Man” series knew they’d stare down an angry pre-teen mob if they tinkered with their furry hero. Dav Pilkey’s creation helped many kiddos fall in love with reading. That means then “Dog Man” movie channels the books’ look, feel and temperament as well as any film might. The adaptation …
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Cancel Reservations to See ‘You’re Cordially Invited’
Wedding planners know all the best decisions in the world aren’t always enough. Planning matters, of course, but life sometimes gets in the way. “You’re Cordially Invited” echoes that hard truth. The creator of “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” assembles a killer cast, from charming leads to scene-stealing sidekicks, and sets them against a can’t-miss premise. What if …
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