Movie Review: 'One Battle After Another' is an American masterpiece
In Paul Thomas Anderson’s gloriously messy, madcap roller coaster ride through modern America, objects in the rear view may go out of sight, but they don’t disappear. Political struggles never die in “One Battle After Another,” they just repeat. Or maybe they grow older and become paranoid, pot-smoking, pajama-wearers like Leonardo DiCaprio's Bob Ferguson, a washed-up revolutionary living off the grid with his daughter. The cycles of oppression and resistance are palpably felt in Anderson’s film, a decades-spanning odyssey where gun violence, white power and immigrant deportations recur in an ongoing dance, both farcical and tragic, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera's 2-year run
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year with 12 nods. That means he has dethroned producer/ songwriter Édgar Barrera. Barrera previously topped the list in 2023 and 2024 with 13 and nine nominations, respectively. Don’t cry for him, though. Barrera is tied with Argentinian hip-hop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso for the second most nominations. They have 10 each. The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will take place Nov. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The show will air live on TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Jaden Smith is moving to Paris as men's creative director for Christian Louboutin
Jaden Smith has been hired as men's creative director by Christian Louboutin and is moving to Paris. Women's Wear Daily reports that the 27-year-old will oversee the creative side of shoes, leather goods, and accessories. He'll also develop campaigns and events. Smith will present his first designs in January during men's fashion week in Paris. He'll oversee four collections a year. Louboutin says Smith was the only candidate for the job. Smith's appointment will allow Louboutin to focus on his women's business. Louboutin hopes to leverage Smith's star power to boost the men's category, which has been declining.
Movie Review: A suburban comedy of errors unspools in the darkly excellent 'Adulthood'
“Adulthood” is a dark comedy about siblings who discover a body in their basement. This revelation leads to a series of comedic mishaps as they try to avoid losing their freedom and lifestyle. Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says director Alex Winter and screenwriter Michael M.B. Galvin are satirizing police procedurals and exploring themes of legacy and parental influence. Kennedy says it's also a valentine to stressed out adults. With standout performances by Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario, “Adulthood” balances tension and humor. The R-rated film opens in select theaters on Friday and streams on Sept. 23.
Cardi B is pregnant with her 4th child. It will be her 1st with Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs
NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B is expecting. The Grammy Award-winning rapper revealed the news Wednesday in an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings.” This will be her fourth child and first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots’ wide receiver. Cardi B has two daughters and a son from her marriage with the Migos rapper Offset, ranging in ages from 1 to 7. Diggs also has a daughter from a previous relationship, named Nova. She was born in 2016. Last year, Cardi B announced that she filed for divorce from Offset.
Recommended for you
Robert Redford remembered for his deep legacy in environmental activism and Native American advocacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, was known for his deep commitment to activism, especially for Native American rights and the environment. In the 1970s, while starring in films like “The Sting,” he became involved in the environmental movement. He successfully opposed a power plant in Utah and supported landmark bills like the Clean Air Act. He was a guiding force on the board of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Fellow actors and activists praised his humility and dedication. Leonardo DiCaprio called him a staunch environmental leader, highlighting his significant legacy in Hollywood and beyond.
Theater award created in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Adam Schlesinger turns 10
NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright David Bar Katz is helping artists facing financial stress through The Relentless Award, the largest annual cash prize in American theater. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the award seeks submissions that “exhibit fearlessness.” Inspired by Katz's late friends, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and musician Adam Schlesinger, the award aims to expand their artistic legacies. Past winners like Aleshea Harris and Sarah DeLappe have achieved significant success. This year's musical award goes to Jack D. Coen for “Jo Jenkins Before the Galactic Court of Consciousness,” a sci-fi comedy addressing environmental issues. The award provides crucial support and exposure for emerging artists.
Theater Review: Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris revel in the power of 'Art'
The play “Art” returns to Broadway with a fresh revival and a starry cast. The white-on-white painting at the play's heart sparks a heated debate among three friends, portrayed by Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden. Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says that under Scott Ellis' direction, the play explores themes of friendship and power dynamics. The production, with its elegant set design by David Rockwell, feels contemporary and engaging, offering plenty of laughter while delving into human relationships and the significance of seemingly small conflicts. The 90-minute play opened Tuesday night.
Robert Redford embodied an American ideal, and often lived the part, too
NEW YORK (AP) — Born during the Great Depression with sun-kissed California looks, Robert Redford never failed to epitomize something quintessential and hopeful about the American character. Redford left a movie trail etched into land. The actor who died Tuesday seemed to reside as much across the American landscape as he did on movie screens. He was in the Rocky Mountains of “Jeremiah Johnson,” the Wyoming grasslands of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” the Washington alleyways of “All the President’s Men” and the Montana streams of “A River Runs Through It.” The movie-star paragon was savvy with how he used his all-American image. But it was one of Redford’s greatest feats that he remained innately connected to some aspirational American ideal.
In his own words: Robert Redford on independence, integrity and his enduring roles
As the world reflects on Robert Redford’s death, his own words illuminate the essence of his career. He was an Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival who championed truth, independence and new voices. Redford, who died Tuesday at 88, leaves behind a legacy of freedom, artistry and opportunity. His words reflect the philosophy that guided his life and career from “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” to “All the President’s Men” and beyond. In interviews, Redford says he was inspired to make “All the President's Men” by investigative reporters Woodward and Bernstein, and his independent streak led him to create the Sundance Institute and its film festival.
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep the discussion civilized. Absolutely NO personal attacks or insults directed toward writers, nor others who make comments.
Keep it clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
Don't threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Anyone violating these rules will be issued a warning. After the warning, comment privileges can be revoked.