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How Disney dominates the Hollywood landscapeWith its acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, and 'Star Wars,' Disney continues to grow as a massive player in the entertainment industry. Part 1 of a two-part series on Disney.聽
New FX series 'Atlanta' and 'Better Things' examine youth, middle ageThe new programs have rather divergent subject matter, yet聽each is anchored, both behind-the-scenes and on-camera, by a single comedic mind; each is as much about atmosphere and character as it is about humor. Both shows are also notable for fleshing out the typical demographics of cutting-edge comedy in Hollywood, which typically skews white and male.
'Queen Sugar' creator Ava DuVernay: 'I love good family dramas ... and I thought, 'Gosh, I wish I could see that with some black folk''Queen Sugar' stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Kofi Siriboe as three聽estranged siblings in a rural Louisiana town as they struggle to make sense of their lives while preserving a family legacy: a failing sugar-cane farm. The series is created by director Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey.
Why complaints of Hollywood inaccuracies are unlikely to spoil 'Sully'The NTSB has objected to the film's portrayal of its investigators, but audiences may be more forgiving.
'Magnificent Seven' debuts at Toronto: Newest restart for Western genre?'The Magnificent Seven' stars Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, and Ethan Hawke, and is a remake of the 1960 film. Western movies often seem to be declared gone, yet critically acclaimed entires in the genre have been released in the past decade.
Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion' is latest pop single inspired by rock 'n' rollWhile rock 'n' roll in its traditional format may be absent from many pop charts, critics say some of the highest-charting music acts are still influenced by the genre.
'Sully' is more of a monument than a movie'Sully' stars Tom Hanks as聽Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, who landed a plane safely in the Hudson River after the plane's engines were knocked out. The movie co-stars Aaron Eckhart and is directed by Clint Eastwood.
'Cameraperson' is a memoir of a documentary cinematographer'Cameraperson' is a聽collage of clips and outtakes聽from Kirsten Johnson鈥檚 long career as a documentary cinematographer.聽
'Come What May' has the solid narrative pleasures of an old-fashioned war epicThere鈥檚 nothing excessively imaginative or distinguished about the film, which stars August Diehl and Joshio Marlon as a German resistance fighter and his young son in France during World War II.
Creepily ambiguous 'Demon' delves into the nature of Polish collective guiltItay Tiran stars as a groom who begins seeing strange sights on his wedding day. The film co-stars聽Agnieszka Zulewska and聽Andrzej Grabowski.
Tomato soup from scratchNow is the time to plan for delicious homemade tomato soup in winter. Here's how to make and preserve that fresh in-season flavor for months to come.
Top Picks: The Stray Birds' album 'Magic Fire,' the movie 'Captain America: Civil War,' and moreNorway's slow TV programming on Netflix is truly relaxing, the Afropop Closeups podcast is an intriguing listen, and more top picks.
15 easy one-dish meals for weeknight dinners Low on fuss and high in flavor, most of easy-to-assemble meals take less than 45 minutes from the time you begin food prep until you deliver a hot dish on the table. Our Stir It Up! bloggers love these kinds of meals. Here are a few of our favorites.
Are Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood the right duo for movie 'Sully'?'Sully' stars Tom Hanks as Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, a pilot who famously saved the lives of his passengers when his plane encountered trouble. The movie co-stars Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, and Anna Gunn.
How did 'Star Trek' change science fiction, the TV business, and more?The original 'Trek' series debuted on television 50 years ago. The program has since had a huge impact on sci-fi and on how those who produce TV shows and movies view fans.
Soft and chewy snickerdoodlesDo you need cream of tartar to make a 'real' snickerdoodle? This recipe makes an excellent cookies without it.
Verbal EnergyHow much 鈥榦verexaggeration鈥� is enough?In light of the incident of the American Olympians in Rio, a look at the vocabulary of overstatement, understatement.
'Jackie' director Pablo Larrain: 'I'm not American ... but I felt this was a very beautiful and intriguing story''Jackie' stars Natalie Portman as former first lady Jackie Kennedy. The movie is the first English-language feature by Larrain.
Ghost Rider on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': How superheroes return for another tryGabriel Luna's Ghost Rider is the latest character with special powers to pop up in a new property.
Actor Jerry Lewis, now a nonagenarian, returns in new film 'Max Rose'Legendary comedian Lewis stars in the new film 'Max Rose,' in which he portrays a jazz musician who finds out his marriage may not be what he thought it was.