The 20 best movies of 2020
Our movie landscape may have been chaotic, but great films persevere no matter what. Some of these titles — even if made in years prior…
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The best food and travel podcasts in 2020
(CNN) — Traveling and eating: Traditionally, these are the two key ingredients of a successful holiday season. This year, of course, we’re doing things differently, and…
‘Murder on Middle Beach’ director uncovers his family’s dark legacies in doc
Madison Hamburg was on a lunch break during film school on March 3, 2010, when the call came. “I was at Chik-fil-A with a bunch…
What does the Mandalorian have against creatures?
(CNN) To borrow from the Mandalorian’s mantra — is this really the way? It’s great, for “Star Wars” fans like me, to have the show back….
This Netflix hit is now our universal escape hatch
(CNN) In today’s landscape of apparently infinite streaming options, it’s rare to find a show absolutely everyone seems to be watching. But Netflix chess drama…
Vince Vaughn’s ‘Freaky’ puts creepy spin on the body-swap movie genre
There’s always been a bit of teen girl about Vince Vaughn, who, despite his towering height, can expertly break into a giggle or hissy fit….
Fact-check your media – local media, too
INDIANA — As we head into Election Day, the glut of online and print disinformation that has plagued our culture in recent years looks likely…
A pregnant Rose Leslie gets cozy before new film ‘Death on the Nile’
There’s a change in Rose Leslie lately. Her husband’s noticed it: “He said, ‘Something’s different,’” the Scottish actress says. “I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m wearing…
I Don’t Want To Go Back To the Movies Yet
There’s been a lot of handwringing in the news about moviegoers’ failure to return to cinemas when they rolled out Tenet and Mulan earlier this month. As a critic,…
Turns out I’m not alone in hating ‘The Notebook’
(CNN) Recently, I wrote a piece about how classic movies we once loved can disappoint us in hindsight. As a critic, I get lots of feedback, especially…