‘The Boys’ returns with an action-packed season premiere

“The Boys” is back with its fifth and final season that wastes no time throwing viewers back into its violent, chaotic world.  The opening episodes move quickly, pushing multiple storylines forward at once and setting a tone that feels urgent…

Sabrina Carpenter headlines Coachella with theatrical performance 

Sabrina Carpenter treated her Coachella 2026 set like a full production instead of a typical festival performance. Built around a concept often referred to as “Sabrinawood,” the show leaned into a 1970s Hollywood-inspired world and actually followed through with it,…

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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ focuses more on references than story

Illumination’s follow-up to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” pales in comparison to its predecessor in more ways than one.  Based on the iconic Nintendo character and series of the same name, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” sees the return of…

‘The Drama’ filled with great performances but falls flat with poor execution

A film with strong performances and big ideas, “The Drama” almost reaches its full potential, but uneven storytelling keeps it from fully delivering on its emotional and moral weight. The movie follows Emma, played by Zendaya, and Charlie, played by…

Conan O’Brien hosts 98th Academy Awards filled with celebration, humor

This year’s Oscars were filled with surprises, celebration and countless hilarious moments. The show opened by paying tribute to every Best Picture nominee in the funniest way possible. Host Conan O’Brien begrudgingly donned a wig and makeup mimicking the iconic…

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‘Project Hail Mary’ captures heart of space with spectacle, stellar performances

Directorial superteam Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s latest venture is an astronomical accomplishment. Based on “The Martian,” author Andy Weir’s 2011 novel, “Project Hail Mary” tells the story of a middle school science teacher named Ryland Grace who is sent…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer rings in new era for Marvel

This year’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” trailer shows a darker, more isolated Peter Parker, using grounded visuals, a simpler suit and an emotional storyline to redefine what Spider-Man means for Marvel. The biggest shift in the trailer comes from director…

Here comes ‘The Bride!’: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s confused take on classic story

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s latest film’s flash and flair unsuccessfully mask a mountainous amount of issues. Loosely based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein” and James Whale’s 1935 film, “Bride of Frankenstein,” “The Bride!” tells the story of Ida, a sex worker…