Nation Sep 22 Hundreds of stars sign ACLU letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Jul 11 11 summer movies recommended by critics right now As a new “Superman” reboot opens in theaters, here's a roundup of big summer spectacles, comedies and lesser-known streaming gems. By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Jun 17 Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards, the film academy said Tuesday. Dolly Parton will also be recognized. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Arts May 05 Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films, saying domestic movie industry is dying Big-budget movies like the upcoming "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" are shot around the world. By Jill Colvin, Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Arts Mar 02 What to look for at the 97th Academy Awards as a topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes Sunday’s Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will bring to a close one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Jan 16 Calling Hollywood ‘troubled,’ Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys there By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press On Wednesday, the President-elect announced that the three actors would be his eyes and ears to the moviemaking town. Special ambassadors and envoys are typically chosen to respond to troubled hot spots like the Middle East, not California. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 9:09 Must-see Hollywood hits in 2024 and a few lesser-known gems By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant The holidays are a great time to catch up on the year’s best films, whether streaming at home or heading to the theater. To highlight some of the best movies of the year, Jeffrey Brown sat down with two film… Continue watching
Oct 17 Mitzi Gaynor, among the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s musical golden age, dies at 93 By Kaitlyn Huamani, Bob Thomas, Associated Press With an entertainment career that spanned eight decades across film, television and the stage, Mitzi Gaynor is best remembered for her turn in the 1958 film “South Pacific.”… Continue reading
Sep 30 Kris Kristofferson, prolific songwriter and superstar actor, dies at 88 By Andrew Dalton, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press With his long hair and bell-bottomed slacks, he represented a new breed of country songwriters with his peers like Willie Nelson, John Prine and Tom T. Hall. Continue reading
Jun 21 8 movies to watch for a summer escape By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson It’s not the summer of Barbenheimer, but Hollywood is still hoping to lure moviegoers with breakneck blockbusters and smaller charmers. Continue reading