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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BOX OFFICE REPORT September 9-11, 2016 (estimates from BoxOfficeMojo.com) TOP 5 Sully $35.5 million When the Bough Breaks $15.0 million Don’t Breathe $8.2 million Suicide Squad $5.6 million The Wild Life $3.4 million Sully opened to strong box office results, delivering an estimated $35.5 million for the weekend. That performance ranks among the best September … Read more
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Nicole Kidman attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) By Kayla DeKraker Nicole Kidman says attending church helps her feel grounded and prepared for major public events like the Oscars. In an interview with Variety, she explained that, … Read more
