MARK KENNEDY

AP Entertainment Writer

Actors Ray Winstone and Giancarlo Esposito pose for photos at the premiere of the Netflix series "The Gentlemen", at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London, Tuesday March 5, 2024. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

Guy Ritchie serves up a meaty thriller-comedy series on Netflix with ‘The Gentlemen’

Guy Ritchie tries TV with the new Netflix series “The Gentlemen.” A sort of British take on “Breaking Bad,” the show follows an English aristocrat who inherits his family’s asset-rich but cash-poor estate and farm only to discover that it is also a massive secret weed farm, run by gangsters.

This image released by Polk & Co. shows Liev Schreiber as Father Flynn, left, and Zoe Kazan as Sister James, in Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley. (Joan Marcus/Polk & Co. via AP)

Liev Schreiber dons a collar to play a Catholic priest in revival of ‘Doubt’ on Broadway

Liev Schreiber is chewing on big ideas in a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Doubt,” which lands on Broadway during Lent. It opens March 7.

This image released by Max shows animated characters Abe Lincoln, voiced by Will Forte, right, and JFK, voiced by Christopher Miller, in a scene from "Clone High." (Max via AP)

Once doomed to cult status, the animated satire ‘Clone High’ finds a new life on Max

In one of the weirdest high schools in history, Cleopatra is dating class president Frida Kahlo and John F. Kennedy’s best friend is Abraham Lincoln.

FILE - Comedian Richard Lewis attends an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Dec. 25, 2012. Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack, according to his publicist Jeff Abraham. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 76

Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76.

This image released by Apple TV+ shows Noel Fielding in "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin," premiering March 1. (Mark Johnson/Apple TV+ via AP)

New comedy series ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ stands and delivers

The English writer, comedian and TV host is a highway robber in 1735 in the zany Apple TV+ series, playing a gentle soul in the harsh world of forest-based stick-ups, witches and curses. It starts airing Friday.

This image released by A24 Films shows Julio Torres, left, and Tilda Swinton in a scene from "Problemista." (A24 via AP)

Movie Review: Writer-director Julio Torres proves a storyteller to cheer with awesome ‘Problemista’

“Problemista” is clearly Julio Torres’ labor of love. He stars, directs and has written a movie that reflects his singular, idiosyncratic mind, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy.

This image released by FX shows Eita Okuno as Saeki Nobutatsu, from left, Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko, Hiromoto Ida as Kiyama Ukon Sadanaga in a scene from "Shogun." (Katie Yu/FX via AP)

FX reaches back over 400 years for its next ambitious series, adapting the hit novel ‘Shogun’

Almost 50 years after the novel “Shogun” became a massive hit, the James Clavell fictional saga makes its way to FX.

FILE - First graders listen as "The Cat in the Hat" is read to them at Chapman Elementary School in Spartanburg, S.C., March 2, 2007, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is celebrating the iconic children's author's 120th birthday with a free giveaway of “The Cat in the Hat” to U.S. residents who have a baby born this March 2, 2024. (Tim Kimzey/Spartanburg Herald-Journal via AP, File)

Congratulations, today is your day: A free book giveaway to honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday

Babies born this coming Saturday could get a birthday present featuring a guy who knows how to have fun — The Cat in the Hat. Dr.

This photo provided by Yellow Kite shows “Healthy Made Simple” by Ella Mills. (Yellow Kite via AP)

Home chef Ella Mills offers some plant-based recipes for anyone tempted by a healthier way to eat

Ella Mills knows we all want to eat healthier. But the English food writer and businesswoman also knows we’re busy and we want everything to taste good. And she knows many people are nervous about the idea of committing to no meat.

A beloved fantasy franchise is revived with Netflix’s live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’

“When you have an opportunity to be part of a world that is beloved by generations of people, it can be daunting sometimes because it’s a big responsibility,” says actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. “But, at the same time, as performers, you don’t often get chances to sort of dive into worlds like that and t

This image released by Bond Theatrical shows Nolan Almeida as Peter Pan, top right, and, from left, Micah Turner Lee as John, Reed Epley as Michael and Hawa Kamara as Wendy, during a performance of an inclusive stage production of “Peter Pan.” The touring production kicks off in Maryland on Feb. 21 and travels to North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, Washington, D.C., South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, California, Missouri, Texas and Georgia. (Matthew Murphy/Bond Theatrical via AP)

Off to Never Never Land: ‘Peter Pan’ flies again in a new tour after some much needed changes

A new, inclusive stage production of “Peter Pan” flies out on a U.S. tour this month, telling the classic tale of a boy who refuses to grow up. This version removes references that have aged poorly.

Franklin from ‘Peanuts’ gets to shine in the spotlight of a new animated Apple TV+ special

The mild-mannered Franklin — the first Black character in the “Peanuts” comic strip — gets to shine in his own animated Apple TV+ special this month in a story about friendship.

Chef David Bouley appears at a promotional event for 2014 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau at Bouley in New York on Nov. 19, 2014. Bouley, the award-winning and frenetic chef whose idiosyncratic haute cuisine and crusty breads pleased critics and the public during a career chasing sleek deliciousness, died of a heart attack Monday at his home in Kent, Connecticut, according to Lisa Queen, his literary agent. He was 70. (Photo by Diane Bondareff/Invision for Les Vins Georges Duboeuf via AP)

David Bouley, New York City chef known for his idiosyncratic approach to fine dining, dies at 70

David Bouley, the award-winning chef whose idiosyncratic haute cuisine and crusty breads pleased critics and the public during a career chasing deliciousness, has died. His literary agent says he died at his Connecticut home. Bouley was 70.

Boy George, center, is pictured on stage during the curtain call for his debut performance in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Boy George of iconic band Culture Club returns to Broadway in a musical he calls ‘a slap of joy’

Boy George, the singer-songwriter and beating heart of the iconic band Culture Club, is these days playing the role of the impresario in the Tony-Award winning “Moulin Rouge” until May 12.

This combination of photos shows Mary J. Blige, from left, Cher, and Mariah Carey, who are among the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo)

Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall nominees for ’24

Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Lenny Kravitz and the late Sinéad O’Connor are some the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

FILE - Kristin Chenoweth arrives at the AFI Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Chenoweth will star as socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the live adaptation of the 2012 documentary film “The Queen of Versailles.” The musical will make its world premiere at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre from July 16-Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Stage musical ‘The Queen of Versailles’ starring Kristin Chenoweth to make Boston bow this summer

Visitors to Boston this summer will get a treat: A stage show that reunites singer-actor Kristin Chenoweth with her “Wicked” songwriter Stephen Schwartz.

This image released by Focus Features shows Kathryn Newton, right, and Cole Sprouse in a scene from "Lisa Frankenstein." (Michele K. Short/Focus Features via AP)

Movie Review: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ lurches from idiocy to whimsy and ends up unwatchable 5

It may come as no surprise that the new movie “Lisa Frankenstein” is a real monster. Associated Press critic Mar Kennedy says it is stitched together from previous movies, painfully incoherent and deeply, deeply dumb.

Brittany Howard poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, to promote her second solo album "What Now." (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Brittany Howard returns with a new album, ‘What Now,’ and songs she calls ‘like journal keeping’

Brittany Howard’s second solo album, the 12-track “What Now,” is a thrilling mix of songs that lean into jazz, R&B, soul, house and metal.

This image released by Animal Planet shows referee Dan Schachner with participants of the annual “Puppy Bowl” airing Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+. (Animal Planet via AP)

‘Puppy Bowl’ celebrates a big anniversary this year, one that shelter and rescue pups will cheer

The annual “Puppy Bowl” turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years. There are some changes this year to the canine football telecast: Four previous puppy players return to be inducted in the new Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame and the show, which has grown to include armadillos, hedgehogs and chi

This image released by CBS shows Justin Hartley, as Colter Shaw, in a scene from "Tracker," premiering Feb. 11. (Michael Courtney/CBS via AP)

‘This Is Us’ star Justin Hartley leads his own show with CBS’ ‘Tracker,’ playing a loner with skills

Miley Cyrus performs "Flowers" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish help Grammys reach its largest audience since 2020

An average of 16.9 million viewers tuned in to watch Taylor Swift make history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, the largest audience for the telecast in four years.

FILE - Carl Weathers arrives at a special screening for the season three premiere of "The Mandalorian" on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. He was 76. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 76.

FILE - Actor Sam Waterston attends the NBCUniversal "Law & Order" press junket in New York on Feb. 16, 2022. Waterston, who has played the spiky, non-nonsense district attorney on “Law & Order” since the mid-1990s, is stepping down. The last episode for Waterston’s Jack McCoy will be Feb. 22, NBC said Friday. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

These are their stories: Sam Waterston to leave ‘Law & Order’ later this month after 400 episodes

Sam Waterston, who has played the spiky, no-nonsense district attorney on “Law & Order” since the mid-1990s, is stepping down. NBC says Friday that the last episode for Waterston’s Jack McCoy will be Feb. 22.

This image released by Netflix shows a scene from "Orion and the Dark." (DreamWorks Animation/Netflix via AP)

Movie Review: ‘Orion and the Dark’ loses itself in the leap from children’s book to animated film

To say the hero of Netflix’s new animated movie “Orion and the Dark” is fearful is an understatement. Orion, 11, is scared of falling off skyscrapers, bees, dogs, haircuts, mispronouncing good morning, the ocean and locker rooms.

FILE - Host Trevor Noah speaks at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post ‘Daily Show’ life

Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career, the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards. He calls it “easily the most nerve-wracking thing that I do” and loves it.

FILE - Chita Rivera arrives at the 72nd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 10, 2018, in New York. Rivera, the Tony Award-winning dancer, singer and actress who forged a path for Latina artists, has died at 91. Rivera's death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91.

FILE - Elton John, left, and Bernie Taupin, winners of the award for best original song for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from "Rocketman", pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music

The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize.

This image released by Netflix shows, from left, Huey Lewis, Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, right, in a scene from "The Greatest Night in Pop." (Netflix via AP)

Documentary on ‘We Are the World’ goes deep inside recording session of starry 1985 charity single

Thirty-nine years ago, the biggest pop stars in the world crammed into a recording studio in Los Angeles to record the song “We Are the World.”

This image released by Lionsgate shows Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega in "Miller's Girl." (Zac Popik/Lionsgate via AP)

Movie Review: ‘Miller’s Girl’ with Jenna Ortega is an airless, cold affair that fails to spark

Jenna Ortega’s stark rise as Gen Z’s goth-glam princess takes a pointless, ugly turn in “Miller’s Girl,” a new romantic horror movie about cerebral people that’s simply tiresome, says AP critic Mark Kennedy.

FILE - Jon Stewart attends The Albies hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice at the New York Public Library in New York on Sept. 28, 2023. Stewart is rewinding the clock, returning to “The Daily Show” as an occasional host and executive producing through the 2024 U.S. elections cycle. Comedy Central on Wednesday said Stewart will host the topical TV show, the perch he ruled for 16 years starting in 1999, every Monday starting Feb. 12. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Jon Stewart will return to ‘The Daily Show’ as host — just on Mondays

Comedian Jon Stewart is rewinding the clock, returning to “The Daily Show” as a weekly host and executive producing through the 2024 U.S. elections cycle.