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This image released by 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios shows Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan, left, and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson in a scene from "Deadpool & Wolverine." (20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios via AP)
Movie Review: In ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ the superhero movie finally accepts itself for what it is Updated 1
If one thing is certain about “Deadpool,” it’s that its titular hero, for reasons never explained, understands his place in the world — well, in our world.
 
★★★★
Maika Monroe, a cast member in the film "Longlegs," poses for a portrait at the London Hotel, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
‘Longlegs’ star Maika Monroe’s secret to success in Hollywood is a healthy relationship to it
One of the few moments of levity in “Longlegs” — the Neon horror film in theaters now about a Satanist serial killer — happens when Maika Monroe’s character, Lee Harker, meets her co-worker’s young daughter.
 
Nicolas Cage arrives at the premiere of "Longlegs" at the Egyptian Theatre on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
For Nicolas Cage, making a serial killer horror movie was a healing experience
When Nicolas Cage first read the script for “Longlegs” and considered the part of the titular occultist serial killer, he knew exactly from whom he would draw inspiration for the role: his mother.
 
This image released by Variance Films shows Charlie Plummer, left, and Mason Alexander Park from the film "National Anthem." (Variance Films via AP)
Movie Review: Luke Gilford takes you on a trip to a queer rodeo in ‘National Anthem’
If “Barbie” (and Cormac McCarthy) taught us anything, it’s that few symbols proclaim hypermasculinity quite like horses do.
 
★★★★
This cover image released by W.W. Norton shows "Loving Sylvia Plath: A Reclamation" by Emily Van Duyne. (W. W. Norton via AP)
Book Review: ‘Loving Sylvia Plath’ attends to polarizing writer’s circumstances more than her work
A popular form of writing nowadays is one that involves reexamining the lives of people, often members of marginalized groups, who have otherwise been flattened or short-changed by history.
 
FILE - Beck performs at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2015. Beck will perform at The Hollywood Bowl this Saturday as part of his summer orchestral tour. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a ‘spiritual’ experience
It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” In the time since the song and its hit album ”Mellow Gold,” Beck has sought to shed the slacker image inadvertently linked with him.
 
Mia Goth, left, star of "MaXXXine," poses with the film's writer/director Ti West at the West Hollywood EDITION, Monday, June 24, 2024, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mia Goth and Ti West are on a mission to convert horror skeptics with ‘MaXXXine’
As Mia Goth and Ti West walked the red carpet for the premiere of “MaXXXine,” the final installment of the pair’s A24 horror trilogy that hits theaters July 5, a group of hired “protesters” stood outside the TCL Chinese Theatre chanting and holding signs that broadcasted messages like “Horror is not
 
Christy Hall, center, writer/director of the film "Daddio," poses with cast members Sean Penn, left, and Dakota Johnson, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sean Penn says he felt ‘misery’ making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door
Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years. At the time, the actor couldn’t quite put his finger on why, but he at one point became so disillusioned that he resigned himself to the reality that his love for the craft may never return.
 
Canadian actor and comedian Veronika Slowikowska poses for a portrait on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Veronika Slowikowska worked toward making it as an actor for years. Then she went viral
When Veronika Slowikowska graduated from college in 2015, she did what conventional wisdom says aspiring actors should do: Work odd jobs to pay the bills while you audition for commercials and background roles and hope to eventually make it.
 
Nicholas Galitzine, left, and Taylor Zakhar Perez, cast members in the film "Red, White & Royal Blue," pose for a portrait, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
With a sequel in the works, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ stars reflect on its success — and R rating
When Amazon Studios debuted “Red, White & Royal Blue” last summer, they did so without fanfare or spectacle, thanks to the timing of its release amid historic Hollywood strikes.
 
Jessica Pratt poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, Friday, April 26, 2024, to promote the album “Here in the Pitch." (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt’s latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound
When Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album in 2011, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice. She says it had virually no post-production.
 
Demonstrators lock arms on the UCLA campus, after nighttime clashes between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestinian groups, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Tension grows on UCLA campus as police order dispersal of large pro-Palestinian gathering
Tensions are growing on the UCLA campus as law enforcement officers order a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators to disperse.
 
Singer/songwriter Kristin Hayter poses for a portrait before a concert at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter blurs lines between reality, performance and research with ‘Saved!’
The bones that embody an album can take many shapes. They may tell a story, follow a genre or provide a soundtrack to a film.
 
Ramy Youssef poses for a portrait, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway
Fresh off his awards season high after going to the Oscars with his fellow “Poor Things” stars, Ramy Youssef is heading back into more familiar territory.
 
John Cena, left, and Zac Efron pose for a portrait to promote their film "Ricky Stanicky" on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
After a decade in limbo, Zac Efron and John Cena’s buddy comedy ‘Ricky Stanicky’ hits streaming
When director Peter Farrelly set out to make “There’s Something About Mary” more than 25 years ago, he knew it might take some convincing for a studio to open the purse strings for a boundary-pushing comedy.
 
Cillian Murphy, right, and Emily Blunt embrace during the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike
Inside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center — literally and figuratively — snagging the night’s top prize along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.
 
This image released by Netflix shows Kareem Grimes as Uncle Mike and Vince Staples as Vince Staples in an episode of "The Vince Staples Show." (Netflix via AP)
Q&A: Vince Staples redirects offbeat impulses from familiar territory of rap to new Netflix series
Although Vince Staples has been in the limelight for more than a decade, he still thinks fame is a weird thing.
 
Jennifer Lopez arrives at the premiere of "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story" on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo’s first album in a decade. She’s using it to poke fun at her romantic past
Throughout her career, Jennifer Lopez has been praised as an epochal, prolific and hard-working artist. One adjective not often associated with the pop icon-turned-actor and producer, however, is self-deprecating.
 
Chelsea Wolfe poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, to promote her album. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Chelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album
Often in popular culture, witchcraft is associated with a kind of feminist reclamation of power and spite-fueled revenge.
 
Emily Morris, from left, Georgia Davies, Abigail Morris, Aurora Nishevci and Lizzie Mayland of the indie rock band The Last Dinner Party pose for a portrait, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Q&A: Nearly a year after their buzzy hit single, The Last Dinner Party releases debut album
In the last several decades, rock music has been declared dead countless times. But the flame that animates the spirit of the genre always seems to reignite. The Last Dinner Party is the latest iteration of the trick candle that is rock ‘n’ roll.
 
Olivia Rodrigo arrives at the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Olivia Rodrigo on the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing rage on ‘GUTS,’ and learning from Leonard Cohen
The second chapter in Olivia Rodrigo’s musical story began similar to the first: with a big-hearted, full-throated piano ballad about a relationship gone awry.
 
Ty Segall poses for a portrait, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Indie rocker Ty Segall loves being loud and prolific. But he’s trying to be less of both
For a rock star, Ty Segall may come across as surprisingly unassuming and demure. Perhaps even quiet.
 
Emma Stone attends the season one finale celebration for "The Curse" on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
‘The Curse’ embraces cringe and absurdism. Emma Stone wanted in before she even knew what it was
“We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” Benny Safdie posted in December on X, about his latest project with Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder.
 
Jeffrey Wright accepts the career achievement award for "American Fiction" at the 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Palm Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Stars converge in Palm Springs to celebrate year’s best films, Emma Stone’s career
Emma Stone reflected on her career highlights and Meryl Streep praised Billie Eilish and “Barbie” with saving the movie industry Thursday during one of the first stops of Hollywood’s awards season.
 
This image released by Ketchup Entertainment shows Jessica Chastain in a scene from "Memory." (Ketchup Entertainment via AP)
Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard reflect on the gray areas of ‘Memory’
When Jessica Chastain first read the script for “Memory,” she was struck by the unanswered questions left swirling around her head about issues pertaining to love, sex and consent.
 
Renee Rapp poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. Rapp has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants — and isn’t afraid to say no
For a 23-year-old, Reneé Rapp has had a lot of practice telling powerful people no. Her first time came at 19, when Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels offered her one of the lead roles in the national touring production of the “Mean Girls” musical.
 
Charles Melton poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. Melton has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Charles Melton thinks it’s good it took years to make it in Hollywood
Fame didn’t come overnight for Charles Melton. The 32-year-old “May December” star is currently reaping praise for his scene-stealing performances alongside acclaimed Hollywood veterans Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.
 
This cover image released by Abrams Books shows "Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars" by Kliph Nesteroff. (Abrams Books via AP)
Book Review: ‘Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars’ argues history repeats itself
“There is nothing new under the sun.” So goes the adage which conveys the tendency for history to repeat itself. It’s this unstated premise that drives Kliph Nesteroff’s latest book, “Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars.”
 
SAG-AFTRA captain Mary M. Flynn rallies fellow striking actors on a picket line outside Netflix studios, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers
Hollywood’s actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike. The contract agreement reached Wednesday must still be approved by the union’s board and its members, but the leadership said actors will be allowed to return to work starting Thursday.
 
Singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy of the band Wilco poses for a portrait, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles to promote his book "World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music."r (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jeff Tweedy is a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So why does writing scare him?
Jeff Tweedy is known to fans as a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So it may come as a surprise that the front man of the Grammy-winning band, Wilco, has long found the act of writing intimidating.
 
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