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Movie Review: In 'How to Make a Killing,' a new riff on an Ealing black comedy classic

“How to Make a Killing” stars Glen Powell as a working-class man who sets out to murderously reclaim his inheritance. The film has a clear inspiration in the great Ealing black comedy “Kind Hearts and Coronets.” But the deft tonal balance of “Kind Hearts and Coronets” is missing in “How to Make a Killing.” It's a disappointingly flat almost-remake that has neither the biting farce nor the chilling darkness to match its black comedy ambitions, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. The A24 release opens in theaters Friday.

At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks

Alongside the historic growth of women’s sports, the women’s sports media ecosystem is likewise flourishing, and outlets like TOGETHXR, The GIST, Just Women’s Sports, The IX Sports, GOALS and Good Game with Sarah Spain are expanding their reach and reshaping the industry. The Olympics have shown that when women’s sports receive meaningful media attention, they attract an enthusiastic audience, experts say. And while mainstream sports media are also upping their game by increasing the scale and quality of women’s sports coverage, University of Michigan sport management professor Ketra Armstrong says the recent influx of women-led media outlets is uniquely “liberating” because women athletes are “owning their stories and not waiting for it to be filtered through any traditional lens.”

Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prison

The Oscar-nominated cowriter of “It Was Just an Accident” has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest. Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly after signing a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regime’s violent crackdown on demonstrators. On Tuesday, he was released from the Nowshahr prison, along with two other signatories of the statement, Vida Rabbani and Abdollah Momeni. All three were released on bail. Mahmoudian is nominated for best original screenplay at the Academy Awards, along with Nader Saeivar, Shadmehr Rastin and director Jafar Panahi. The film is also nominated for best international feature, as a submission from France.

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a new summer exhibit that spotlights Paul McCartney and Wings with rare items from his personal archive. The museum said Wednesday the show includes instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos, and tour memorabilia. It tracks McCartney’s path from his first solo album in 1970 through Wings forming in 1971 and breaking up in 1981. The exhibit opens May 15 in Cleveland. McCartney has entered the Hall twice, with the Beatles and as a solo artist. Tickets are on sale now. The announcement comes as new McCartney films and a documentary also draw attention.

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable. He said that for a museum of its size — and the Louvre is the world's most visited museum — it was “statistically inevitable” that fraud will surface. Kim Pham, the Louvre’s general administrator, told The Associated Press this week that it's expected for a museum “with this level of attendance” to have issues of fraud. He says that no country in the world is immune to such threats. Pham, who oversees day-to-day operations including administration and internal management, says the Louvre’s uniqueness makes it particularly vulnerable, according to P

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Police say actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. New Orleans police say in a statement that LaBeouf has been charged with two counts of simple battery. Police say LaBeouf “was causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive” inside a business around the French Quarter on Tuesday. Police allege LaBeouf hit two men outside the business and he was held down until police arrived. Court and jail records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of LaBeouf. Emails to LaBeouf’s publicists were not immediately returned. LaBeouf has had several run-ins with the law during his career.

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Springsteen brings his political message back to U.S. arenas with a new run of shows. The “Land of Hope and Dreams” American tour mixes big rock concerts with themes of democracy and freedom. The tour starts March 31 in Minneapolis and runs for 20 dates. It ends May 27 with an outdoor show at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. In his announcement, Springsteen calls this a dark and dangerous time. He urges fans not to despair. Last month, Springsteen dedicated the song “Streets of Minneapolis” to immigrants in the city. He also criticizes President Donald Trump’s enforcement actions.

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics

MILAN (AP) — Olympic hockey knows all about big hits. That includes “Heated Rivalry,” a gay hockey romance TV series in which two players from opposing teams carry out a secret relationship. The steamy connection between the characters — Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov — has attracted fans to both the show and the sport itself. The show’s impact was evident even before the Winter Olympics when co-stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie carried the Olympic flame. And it hasn’t stopped there. Athletes and fans from Canada and the U.S. are feeling the show’s impact.

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery is briefly reopening takeover talks with Skydance-owned Paramount to hear the company’s “best and final” offer, while the Hollywood giant continues to back the studio and streaming deal it struck with Netflix. In a Tuesday regulatory filing, Warner said that Netflix had granted it a waiver to open discussions with Paramount for seven days. Paramount now has until Feb. 23 to negotiate a possible transaction. But in the meantime, Warner’s board is still recommending shareholders support of its proposed merger with Netflix. A special meeting is now scheduled for Friday, March 20 to hold a vote on that deal.