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Alex Murdaugh family's shocking murders and deep-rooted secrets revealed in new Hulu limited series

Hulu has released a limited series called “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” dramatizing the story of Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney who was convicted in the 2021 murders of his wife and son. Jason Clarke stars as Murdaugh, with Patricia Arquette as his wife, Maggie. Will Harrison and Johnny Berchtold portray their sons. The series is based on reporting by journalist Mandy Matney, who covered the case extensively. Murdaugh is now serving a life sentence and has been convicted of financial crimes. The show explores the family's influence and the culture that allowed their power to flourish.

During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeffrey Goldberg has bold goals: “We want The Atlantic to be the greatest writer's collective on the planet,” the magazine's editor-in-chief said. During troubled times for the news industry, a publication that started in 1857 is a success story. It is growing in staff and circulation — particularly since Goldberg's startling story earlier this year of finding himself inadvertently added to a group chat of the nation's leaders texting about a military strike. The Atlantic is also experimenting with an online newspaper-magazine hybrid, trying to bring magazine-style writing and depth to major stories. Another Goldberg goal: “We're trying to be part of the conversation every single day of the year.”

Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway. The Chicago Sky forward made history on Wednesday as the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Reese joined the high-profile “Wings Reveal” lineup in New York. She expressed excitement about the opportunity and even hired a modeling coach to perfect her walk. The show, which was livestreamed on several platforms, featured a mix of music and celebrities. Reese, known for her confidence and charisma, continues to bridge the gap between sports, fashion, and pop culture.

Movie Review: Aziz Ansari’s guardian angel, gig economy comedy ‘Good Fortune’ stays earthbound

Aziz Ansari plays a down on his luck gig worker who switches places with a rich guy in “Good Fortune,” which he also wrote and directed. The rich guy is played by Seth Rogen and the architect of the plan is an inept guardian angel played by Keanu Reeves. In her review for The Associated Press, Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that while its heart is in the right place, “Good Fortune” is neither entertaining nor moving. Nothing is ever quite laugh out loud funny, which is shocking considering the people involved, and its messages are essentially toothless. Rated R, “Good Fortune” is in theaters Friday.

In 'Mr. Scorsese,' fitting a filmmaking titan into the frame

NEW YORK (AP) — Can one documentary encapsulate the life of Martin Scorsese? In the case of “Mr. Scorsese,” Rebecca Miller’s portrait of the filmmaker, no. What began as a two-hour film grew into a five-hour series for Apple TV+. Over the course of five years, Miller spent 20 hours interviewing Scorsese, while also speaking to his collaborators, friends and family to make the definitive documentary about one of the greatest living filmmakers. “Mr. Scorsese” debuts Friday on Apple TV+. It features Scorsese collaborators like editor Thelma Schoonmaker, Paul Schrader, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis. It also includes Scorsese’s children, his ex-wives and his old Little Italy pals.

A team of artisans brings Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ to life

NEW YORK (AP) — In “Frankenstein,” metaphors are hard to resist. Moviemaking, itself, is a Frankenstein art. Each element of production — the costumes, the set design, the lighting, the music — is brought together like appendages stitched into one body. Guillermo del Toro’s new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, in particular, is a feast of filmmaking arts. Del Toro called on many of his most regular collaborators to turn his long-held vision of “Frankenstein” into a living, breathing reality. Netflix releases “Frankenstein” in theaters Friday, and on its streaming platform Nov. 7.

A character wouldn't leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

NEW YORK (AP) — Reese Witherspoon has co-authored her first adult novel, “Gone Before Goodbye,” with Harlan Coben. The story revolves around Maggie McCabe, an Army combat surgeon who takes on a suspicious plastic surgery job. This leads her into a world of murder and mystery. Witherspoon and Coben discussed their collaboration this week in Manhattan. Witherspoon, known for her acting and producing, has long admired Coben's work. They met years ago and decided to collaborate on this project. Both authors emphasize that the book is meant to be enjoyed as a novel, with no immediate plans for a film adaptation.

Movie Review: 'Blue Moon' is a poignant, funny valentine, and Ethan Hawke has never been better

This fall brings not one but two excellent Richard Linklater films. One is set at the dawn of a great career: “Nouvelle Vague,” about Jean-Luc Godard and the birth of the French New Wave. The other takes place on the cusp of its tragic end: “Blue Moon,” about lyricist Lorenz Hart. Both are, in their way, joyous celebrations of brilliant, stubbornly uncompromising creative visionaries. And both are a grand time at the movies. “Blue Moon,” the first to arrive of the two, is one of the more sheerly delightful movies of the year, writes AP Film Writer in his review. Ethan Hawke has never been better.

Donnie Wahlberg steps into the bitter New York-Boston divide with new series, 'Boston Blue'

NEW YORK (AP) — Donnie Wahlberg is finally filming a TV series in his hometown of Boston, but he's playing a New Yorker. His character, Danny Reagan from “Blue Bloods,” moves to Boston in the new CBS spinoff, “Boston Blue.” Wahlberg, a die-hard Red Sox fan, finds himself in the middle of the New York-Boston rivalry. The show features Danny as a NYPD detective who heads to Boston after a family tragedy. Wahlberg says the series continues the “Blue Bloods” legacy, focusing on family, faith, and law enforcement. He hopes to portray Boston accurately and honor the show's traditions.