Why a Spy Kids Star Says They Must Be Fasting

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega light the Empire State Building in partnership with Salvation Army USA in honor of Red Kettle Kickoff at The Empire State Building on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust) By Michaela Gordoni … Read more

Influencer Urges Followers to Embrace Kindness

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Mariana Villarroel and Jimmy Darts attend the Lionsgate’s “Ordinary Angels” New York Premiere at SVA Theater on February 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images,) By Movieguide® Staff Jimmy Darts Urges Everyday Kindness: “We’re All Called to Love” Social media creator Jimmy Darts … Read more

Why an HGTV Star Left the Show to Be with Her Kids

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Photo by Karl Solano on Unsplash By Michaela Gordoni Jenn Todryk Walked Away from HGTV’s No Demo Reno to Prioritize Family Jenn Todryk says she left the HGTV renovation series No Demo Reno at exactly the right moment for her family. After finishing her last season in 2023, Todryk chose to step back from the … Read more

Arrival TIFF Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece

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Score: A- Director: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker Running Time: 116 Minutes Rated: PG-13 “There are days that define your story beyond your life.” Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival is a thoughtful, emotionally charged science fiction film that prioritizes ideas and character over spectacle. Adapted from Ted Chiang’s short story “Story of Your … Read more

Viral AI Video Generator Paused After Controversy

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Photo from growtika via Unsplash By Kayla DeKraker Controversy Pauses ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0: Copyright, Creators and Calls for Regulation Seedance 2.0, an advanced AI video generation tool developed by ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—has sparked significant controversy for enabling users to produce realistic videos featuring licensed characters and real people. The tool generates short videos … Read more

TIFF Review: American Pastoral, Ewan McGregor’s Powerful Turn

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Score: C- Director: Ewan McGregor Cast: Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning Running Time: 126 min Rated: R   Ewan McGregor takes a clear creative leap in his directorial debut, simultaneously directing and starring in American Pastoral. Adapted from the novel by Phillip Roth — an author many consider difficult to translate to film — … Read more

Kirk Cameron Stars in New Christmas Film Inspired by a Classic

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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 07: Kirk Cameron attends the Premiere of LIFEMARK at Museum of the Bible on September 07, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for LIFEMARK Movie) By Mallory Mattingly Kirk Cameron Begins Filming New Christmas Movie in Los Angeles Kirk Cameron has returned to the set to film a … Read more

Reba McEntire Honors Friends Lost in 35-Year-Old Plane Crash

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Reba McEntire performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) By India McCarty Reba McEntire has paid tribute to the eight members of her band and crew who were killed … Read more

Free Fire TIFF Review: Tense, Darkly Comic Standoff

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Score: B+ Director: Ben Wheatley Cast: Brie Larson, Armie Hammer, Sharto Copley, Michael Smiley, Sam Riley Running Time: 88 Minutes Rated: R “Fuck the small talk. Let’s buy some guns.” It’s a blunt opening line that sets the tone for Free Fire, a taut, darkly comic gunplay chamber piece from British director Ben Wheatley. Set … Read more

Comedian Thanks God After Surviving Tour Bus Fire

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 13: Bert Kreischer attends Netflix’s “Free Bert” S1 Special Screening at Netflix Tudum Theater on January 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Netflix) By Michaela Gordoni Comedian Bert Kreischer says he is grateful to be alive after a dramatic tour bus fire destroyed the … Read more