29 essential L.A. movies

The City of Angels is ready for its close-up. “I am big!” “It’s the pictures that got small.” Everett Collection (4); Melissa Moseley; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images If that’s true, Billy Wilder’s iconic film noir must be the exception. Hollywood icons Hedda Hopper,Cecil B. DeMille, andBuster Keatonall appear as themselves. All these years later,Swingersis still so money. Andrew Cooper/Columbia Clueless(1995) Asifwe could leaveCluelessoff the list! And now, decades later, we’re still dying to know: What’s in the briefcase?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Sharon Mccarty

29 fierce female TV characters

And that’s even before we mention her killer fashion sense and unapologetic sexuality. Born in Vietnam (which in theWatchmen-verse becomes the 51stU.S. X-23 (Dafne Keen) inLogan. Credit: Jasper Savage/Amazon Studios; Chuck Hodes/FOX; Netflix Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) inStranger Things. But she’s also a lover at heart. Don’t let her fists of death fool you. Mitch Haaseth/ABC She’s obsessed with musicals and enjoys dancing. She does her best work in the gray areas of morality but still pulls off wearing the white hat....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Daniel Kerr

2:22 A Ghost Storyreview: Constance Wu is haunted in eerie tale fit for a winter's night

The new Danny Robbins play offers thrills and chills and some philosophizing. What is a ghost really? A supernatural terror, a manifestation of our fear or our grief, something benign or far more sinister? Craig Schwartz The play itself perhaps wants to have its ghostly cake and eat it too. Is it a philosophical debate or a horror story? There’s no reason it can’t be both. Craig Schwartz This may be more a fault of Matthew Dunster’s direction than Robbins' writing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Nancy Hayes

3 big takeaways from the new DC superhero plans

Colorful side characters, new TV shows, direct comic inspiration… that’s what we like to see! At long last, we have a clear picture of DC’s future. Below, check out some of our major takeaways from DC’s new slate. Adaptations for ‘Booster Gold’ and ‘The Authority’ are on DC’s slate.DC Comics (2) They’re utilizing interesting characters! Luckily, they seem to be doing just that. Viola Davis as Amanda Waller in ‘Suicide Squad....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Kathy Flores

3 people charged in plot to sell stolen notes and lyrics to Eagles albumHotelCalifornia

The manuscripts are said to be valued at more than $1 million. Bring your alibis, indeed. We will fight these unjustified charges vigorously. Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi, and Edward Kosinski in court in New York.Minchillo/AP/Shutterstock These men are innocent." A series of search warrants eventually yielded the retrieval of the documents from Kosinski’s home and Sotheby’s.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Steven Mckay

3 suspects arrested in connection with Tekashi 6ix9ine attack at Florida gym

The rapper was hospitalized with injuries to his face after the March 21 ambush. They are currently in custody. The motive behind the assault remains unclear. Tekashi 6ix9ine.Credit: John Parra/Getty Images The rapper’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. A judge reduced his sentence after he helped prosecutors send several gang members to prison. Danny Hernandez wanted to be famous so badly that he was devoured by his digital avatar, Tekashi69....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Julie Johnson

3 things we'd love to see from James Gunn's DC plans, including better villains

Using cool villains and delving into a deep well of colorful heroes would go a long way. Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadotmay or may not continue their Wonder Woman movies. This week, we’ll finally learn some concrete details about what Gunn and Safran have planned. The DC series ‘52’ told the story of a year without Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman.DC comics While we wait, here are three things we’d like to see....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · James Walker

30 best summer blockbusters of all time

See how we rank the greatest attractions in our annual MayAugust romance with the movies. John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) returns to Vietnam, wins this time. We were all believers. Everett Collection Evidence of the film’s influence: Now each summer, we wait forthatyear’sInception. It was no slouch at the box office, either. And, of course, it’s the reason “Are you not entertained?!” Glenn Watson became part of the pop culture lexicon, for which we are forever grateful....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Lorraine Johnson

30 movies with epic journeys

Wheels not yet in motion for a weekend excursion? Get comfy and hitch a ride with these faves. Of course, when it happens to someone else’s family, it’s epic-scale funny. National Lampoon’s Vacation: Everett Collection (One lesson: It’s not necessarily a good idea to stop and smell the flowers.) Smokey and the Bandit(1977) Get outtaBurt Reynolds' way. The quintessential chase movie of Reynolds' career, and therefore, of the whole ’70s....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Daniel Martin

30 of the most disturbing TV scenes ever

And that was just the appetizer. Those Starks really can’t catch a break. Tig begged Pope to kill him instead. Paddy Considine on ‘House of the Dragon’.Credit: Ollie Upton/HBO ‘‘Know my pain, Mr. Trager,’’ Pope said. Then, he tossed in the cigar he’d been smoking to burn Dawn alive. Watching the flames engulf her was horrifying, but hearing her scream ‘‘Daddy!’’ ‘The Walking Dead’.Gene Page/AMC for the last time was one of the most traumatic moment onSOA....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Richard Fitzgerald

30 Rockfans think Taylor Swift's new song 'Anti-Hero' features a funny reference to the show

Is the singer’s “sexy baby” lyric a subtle nod to Tina Fey? Taylor Swiftis a30 Rockfan… confirmed? Too big to hang out, slowly lurching toward your favorite city. Pierced through the heart but never killed." To which Abby memorably responds, “The sexy baby thing isn’t an act… I’m a very sexy baby.” Fox’s son, who wasserving as Mr. Golden Globesthat night. This seemed to put an end to all the spoofing, at least, until now… maybe....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Brittany Mason

30 years ago Janet Jackson'sJanetalbum reinvented the modern pop diva

Thats the way legends go. But the then-27-old singer had something to prove and prove it she did. For better and for worse. ‘janet.’ by Janet Jackson.Virgin Records While not as groundbreaking as her two previous albums,Janetwas the musical equivalent of a summer blockbuster. Big, bloated, and engineered to like. TheJanetera was sexy, empowering, it was fun, and kids we weredancing. And, holding the No. 1 spot for eight consecutive weeks, it also became the biggest single of Jackson’s career....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Michael Chavez

32 photos to show just how much Kylie Jenner has changed since we first met her

Here, we take a look at various snapshots from Kylie’s evolution over the years. Denise Truscello/WireImage E! Everett Collection Donato Sardella/WireImage Stefanie Keenan/WireImage James White/E! Entertainment Stefanie Keenan/WireImage Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Anders Overgaard/E! Michael Tran/FilmMagic Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images Frazer Harrison/AMA2013/FilmMagic Timothy White/E! Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Michael Buckner/BMA2015/Getty Images Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Frazer Harrison/AMA2015/Getty Images Brian Bowen Smith/E! Entertainment Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Bob Levey/Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Michele Thompson