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Alt-Jesus retelling 'The Carpenter's Son' is worse than blasphemous — it's boring22:56 Nicolas Cage and Noah Jupe star in an inept, unscary horror film that takes as its inspiration a lesser-known gospel that purports Jesus' eventful childhood. A new 'Now You See Me' isn't magical, but its silliness will keep you distracted20:37 Last seen nearly a decade ago, the crime-busting magician franchise gets juiced with younger cast members and a flagrant disregard for actual sleight of hand. George Clooney explores the inner life of a movie star in 'Jay Kelly'19:51 Director Noah Baumbach's emotional story of a longtime celebrity on a journey of self-discovery is much more than a depiction of Hollywood narcissism. One Shot: The indelible ending of 'Nouvelle Vague,' explained19:51 Richard Linklater's love letter to Jean-Luc Godard, now streaming on Netflix, concludes with an image from the 1960 classic 'Breathless.' Here's how it came together. In 'Keeper,' a romantic getaway becomes as nightmarish as you'd expect19:51 The latest movie from horror director Osgood Perkins ('Longlegs,' 'The Monkey') shows off technical mastery while lacking the lingering sting of his better work. Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' limps into theaters too relevant to be any fun13.November Stephen King's 1982 techno-dystopian novel no longer feels sci-fi, making this remake trip over its own feet. (It's still better than the Schwarzenegger version.) Pope Leo XIV reveals a very wholesome list of favorite films. You expected different?13.November Pope Leo XIV reveals his favorite movies in a list that's ordinary, beautiful, musical and wonderful all at once. Nope, no horror films made the short list. 'Christy' flopped and Ruby Rose blames 'cretin' Sydney Sweeney for ruining the movie13.November Ruby Rose took a jab at Sydney Sweeney on social media, calling the actor a 'cretin' and blaming her for 'Christy's' disastrous opening domestic box office haul. Even a robot needs a beastie bestie in 'Predator: Badlands,' enlivened by Elle Fanning12.November While the sequel is slavishly devoted to fan service and the universe of James Cameron's 1986 "Aliens," it has a bright spot, thanks to the grabby presence of Elle Fanning. Enjoy the sharp twists in the techno-thumping, Cannes-winning road thriller 'Sirāt'12.November The pleasures and agonies of Oliver Laxe's spellbinding Cannes winner 'Sirāt' kick off at a sandy Moroccan rave where a dad and his son search for a lost girl. Oscar Isaac would return to 'Star Wars' if Disney does 'not succumb to fascism'12.November In a recent interview, Oscar Isaac said he's not currently interested in working again with Disney until the mega corporation can prove it can 'not succumb to fascism.' Elizabeth Berkley was 'locked out' of acting after 'Showgirls' bombed, but she never gave up11.November Elizabeth Berkley says she couldn't land a gig after 'Showgirls' flopped 30 years ago because she 'wasn't allowed to audition for things.' That didn't stop her. Sally Kirkland, Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner for 'Anna,' dies at 8411.November Actor Sally Kirkland has died at 84. The Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee for the 1987 movie 'Anna' had gone into hospice care over the weekend. Hollywood Bowl names stage for John Williams, honoring a decades-long partnership11.November The Los Angeles Philharmonic will name the Hollywood Bowl's stage for the 93-year-old composer, whose music for "Star Wars" and "E.T." helped define modern cinema. Paramount plans another 1,600 layoffs as David Ellison team digs in11.November Tech scion David Ellison marked his 96th day running Paramount by disclosing an upbeat financial outlook for next year and a plan to cut an additional 1,600 workers. |