Movie Review: 'Reminders of Him' is a sad-happy Colleen Hoover adaptation, mixing grief and romance
“Reminders of Him” follows Kenna Rowan as she tries to rebuild her life after prison and reconnect with her young daughter. The movie opens in theaters Friday as a close adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, says AP critic Mark Kennedy. Kenna returns to her small town with no money and no support. Her daughter lives with her dead boyfriend’s parents. His best friend, Ledger, also helps raise the child. Kenna’s return threatens that fragile home. The story avoids clear villains and leans on empathy. Actors Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers ground the romance. The movie turns sad, tender, and sometimes melodramatic.
Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
The Oscars producers are turning this year’s nominated songs into big showpieces that celebrate the films behind them. On Sunday, “KPop Demon Hunters” performers EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami take the stage with more than the usual “Golden” routine. The broadcast also spotlights “I Lied to You” from “Sinners,” with musicians and cast exploring how music shapes the movie. Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan say the show centers on the “human touch,” from set design to story packages. They also introduce a “fab five” moment for the new casting award and say they have protocols for surprises and disruptions.
Movie Review: In 'Undertone,' a paranormal podcast turns perilous
Writer-director Ian Tuason’s feature debut, the sonic-driven horror “Undertone,” has, at least at the outset, an appealingly stripped-down quality. It's set entirely in one location. It features one present, talking actor. Its “R” rating is merely for language. It’s a testament to Tuason’s evident filmmaking talent that, with these bare bones, “Undertone” swells into a gripping and unsettling experience. It’s the movie’s disappointing second half, though, that breaks its quiet spell. After conjuring a tapestry of tension through narrative drips, as well as literal ones, Tuason throws in the whole kitchen sink, drowning out “Undertone” with a cacophony of genre cliches, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
Ken Follett's next epic heads to Victorian Britain, where strict morals meet secret passions
NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Follett’s next historical epic is a story of forbidden romance set during a time of official propriety, the Victorian age. Follett’s “The Deep and Secret Things” will be published Sept. 21, 2027. His novel follows the life of a noblewoman from South Wales, Helena Bowen, and her attraction to a charming, but disreputable acquaintance. The 76-year-old Follett is one of the world’s most popular authors, with sales nearing 200 million copies. His novels, which have spanned from the Dark Ages to modern times, include “The Pillars of the Earth,” “Eye of the Needle” and “World Without End.”
Dudamel says Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming 'no one cares' about opera and ballet
NEW YORK (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel is pushing back after Timothée Chalamet said “no one cares” about opera and ballet. Dudamel says the comment shows ignorance and a lack of facts. Speaking at Lincoln Center while announcing the programming for his first season as music director of the New York Philharmonic, Dudamel says artists need to open more spaces for people to connect with classical music. The room broke into loud applause. Dudamel says cinema grows out of opera and music. The Philharmonic CEO invited Chalamet to attend a concert for free. Dudamel says this kind of thinking needs to end.
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Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
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Court hearing for Cher's son on charges he broke into a New Hampshire home canceled
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Movie Review: Gosling, Lord and Miller make science fun in ‘Project Hail Mary’
Ryan Gosling plays a man stranded on a spaceship in the new film “Project Hail Mary,” opening in theaters on March 20. His character Ryland Grace wakes up from a coma alone in space, with no memory of how he got there. As his memory comes back, he teams up with an alien to try to figure out why the sun is dying. Phil Lord and Chris Miller direct the film based on an Andy Weir story. In her review, Associated Press Film Writer Lindsey Bahr says that it's as fun as it is awe-inspiring. It's rated PG-13.
Best cat? Funniest prop? Ahead of the Oscars, the AP hands out its own awards
Awards season has a way of diminishing the movie year into a handful of films that are talked about ad nauseam for months. But as good as some of this year’s Oscar nominees are, you have to go outside the consensus — and the same old categories — to remember the best of 2025. So ahead of Sunday’s Oscars, Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle have selected their own awards. While a movie year might be celebrated for its best film or best performances, dishing out honors for the best cat or funniest prop is just as important.
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