How ‘Cowboy Bebop’ fails to live up to the original
Remaking a masterpiece is always a losing proposition. And 1998’s “Cowboy Bebop” stands as maybe the most revered piece of anime this side of “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell.”Netflix…
Sex rituals and fine wines: Inside alleged Cali cult the Fellowship of Friends
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The male leader of a quasi-religious group is alleged to have been sexually exploiting his followers. When…
Brooke Shields on being a boss and landing ‘A Castle for Christmas’
Brooke Shields is still wrapping her mind around being the boss. “I’m used to signing on the line that says ‘Talent,’” she says, with a…
Kristen Stewart Nails It in ‘Spencer’
Pablo Larrain’s Spencer is a horror movie about a modern woman trapped amongst an ageless (vampiric?) ruling dynasty. And yes, it’s the most obvious kind of Oscar…
Why this GenX-er is jealous of Gen Z
(CNN) Once again the kids are showing us all how to do life better. According to a recent New York Times story, thirtysomething managers are being…
The Twee Yorker
Wes Anderson’s films always have the feel of elaborately-staged dioramas, and The French Dispatch is his most sophisticated shoebox story yet. Every time he expands…
This 20-year-old cult film captures 2021 perfectly
Sure, slasher movies are the traditional Halloween thing, but there’s only one title I reliably watch this time of year, and it doesn’t involve Michael…
Megan Fox on ‘dream boy’ Machine Gun Kelly, and helping girls come out
You want to talk about life imitating art? Hollywood crucified Megan Fox, and now she’s back, with absolutely zero f–ks to give, and a role…
‘Halloween Kills’ review: A blood-soaked, gory yet predictable sequel
“Halloween Kills” knows what you’re here for. It’s right there in the title! On that score, the new movie does not disappoint: Serial killer Michael Myers…
Stealthing is still flying dangerously under the radar
(CNN) Last week, California passed a law that makes stealthing, or non-consensual condom removal during intercourse, a civil offense. In doing so, they’ve officially moved this…