Review: Once more unto the breach in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’
The ultra-heavyweight prize fight between the Coke and Pepsi of the MonsterVerse doesn’t break any new ground. That might be its salvation.
Film and TV
Who is Q? Maker of HBO docuseries ‘Q: Into the Storm’ believes he has the answer
Filmmaker Cullen Hoback gained unique access to Fred Brennan, the founder of 8chan, as well as Jim and Ron Watkins, the shadowy father-son team who took over the platform and fought to keep it online amid growing public backlash.
Jessica Walter, beloved ‘Arrested Development’ star with a long resume, dies at 80
The actor, whose career spanned six decades and included signature roles on “Arrested Development” and “Archer,” died in her sleep Wednesday at her home in New York City.
A by-the-numbers look at a year of Oscar diversity, firsts
Some notable facts, figures and trivia from the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards.
Netflix’s ‘Mank’ leads Academy Award nominations in a year with a diverse slate of nominated actors
Eight films were nominated for best picture. “Mank” was joined by “Promising Young Woman,” “Nomadland,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Sound of Metal,” “Minari,” “The Father” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
UK royals absorb shock of soul-baring revelations by Prince Harry and Meghan
The couple told Oprah Winfrey of painful palace discussions about the color of their son’s skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led the Duchess of Sussex to contemplate suicide.
Audiences hold back, even as more movie theaters open
Approximately 80% of the domestic market is currently allowed to operate with limited capacity. Many areas in North America are not yet fully open, including Los Angeles, and most California counties, Washington D.C., and much of Canada.
Prince Harry: Split from royal life ‘unbelievably tough’
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry invoked the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, who had to find her way alone after she and Prince Charles divorced.
Golden Globes come with faulty connections, mixed messages about diversity
Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and others work through tech problems to deliver strong words on inclusivity - reflected in some major wins.
Oscar winner and ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer has died at 91
Plummer enjoyed varied roles ranging from the film “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” to the voice of the villain in 2009′s “Up” and as a canny lawyer in Broadway’s “Inherit the Wind.”
Super Bowl ads to watch: Newcomers, old favorites and some surprises
Amazon shows off a sexy new body for its Alexa assistant, Dan Levy apologizes for eating M&M’s and Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade makes a downpour of lemons a metaphor for 2020′s troubles.
‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown’ lead Golden Globe nominations as Netflix dominates
No other studio came close to Netflix, which led with a commanding 42 nominations, 22 coming in film categories and 20 in television.
Questlove uncovers landmark ‘Black Woodstock’ festival in Sundance documentary
“Summer of Soul,” Questlove’s directorial debut, unearths a little-seen 1969 musical event featuring Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, B.B. King and Sly and the Family Stone.
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at age 94
Leachman’s depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other TV series. She died in her sleep of natural causes.
Alaska is the setting of ‘The Great North,’ a new animated comedy from Fox
Writers from the animated sitcom “Bob’s Burgers” created and produced the show, which features some big names including Nick Offerman, Will Forte, Megan Mullally and Alanis Morrisette.
Calamity? Anomaly? 2020 was a box office year like no other
This past weekend, “Wonder Woman 1984,” which was available to stream on HBO Max for free, collected $16.7 million from 2,100 North American theaters. That number would have been a disaster before. For the pandemic? It’s a record.
‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann, dies of COVID-19 complications
Besides TV, film and stage acting credits, her other real-life roles included teacher and motivational speaker, her publicist said.
Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to ‘The Crown’
In a statement Saturday, Netflix said it has always presented the drama, as just that — a drama.
In a seismic Hollywood shift, Warner Bros. will stream all of its 2021 films
Warner Bros.’ films will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S. After one month, they will stop streaming and continue to play only in theaters.
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
The 6-foot-6-inch-tall weightlifter and actor told the BBC he chose the role of Darth Vader because “you always remember the bad guys.”