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Stars selling out free speech: Now headlining in Saudi Arabia!
Since Friday, Sept. 26, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has been hosting more than 50 comics performing in the kingdom’s inaugural...
“The Smashing Machine” is a futile fight for perfection
Mixed martial arts is a style of full-contact fighting that combines techniques and styles from various sports, including wrestling, judo...
Good Boy”: When your dog stars in a horror movie, take cues from “The Shining
Has your dog or cat ever stared intently into the corner . . . at nothing? That’s the crux of...
Disney adults know how to hit where it hurts
So-called Disney adults don’t get a ton of respect in the internet streets. Despite the fact that Walt Disney always...
The “Peacemaker” twist is a wake-up call for America
Every non-white and/or queer person in America has been in Leota Adebayo’s shoes at various times, walking down a street...
In “Jay Kelly,” George Clooney is a movie star in existential crisis
There comes a point in Noah Baumbach’s new film, “Jay Kelly,” where one tires of hearing the words “Jay Kelly.”...
A “war-ravaged Portland” could be a reality under Trump, but it’s not “terrible” now
Last weekend in Portland was beautiful. Unclouded sky, clear views of Mt. Hood and St. Helens, sunny but not uncomfortably...
Ariana Grande draws White House ire for resharing Trump critique
Ariana Grande is the latest pop star to provoke a response from Donald Trump’s White House. On Sunday, the singer...
AI-generated “actress” Tilly Norwood sparks Hollywood backlash
Well, this is bleak. Dutch actor and producer Eline Van der Velden says multiple talent agencies are lining up to...
“Wayward” confronts the double-edged sword of being yourself
It just so happens that, concurrent to my watching all eight episodes of Netflix‘s new miniseries, “Wayward,” twice — back...
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