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Oliver Stone’s “U-Turn” (1997) is rarely mentioned in conversations regarding Stone’s best work (or at all) and that needs to change. Made between “Nixon” (1995) and “Any Given Sunday” (1999) and released to audience indifference…
Conservatives in Hollywood face a David versus Goliath-sized struggle, and there’s nary a sling in sight. Tell that to the media outlets hyperventilating over “My Son Hunter.” The Breitbart News release brings the Hunter Biden…
Stand-up comedy in our woke age can be oh, so predictable. Woke comedians won’t go near certain topics, and their conclusions are rarely in doubt. Take that, PatriarchyTM! And that’s why white men are dumb!…
It’s newsworthy when a comedian takes a stand against Cancel Culture. The most vocal opponents include Adam Carolla, Ricky Gervais, Joe Rogan, John Cleese and Rob Schneider. John Cleese to star in anti-cancel culture series…
Samantha Bee, we hardly knew you. Desus & Mero channeled the legendary Martin and Lewis split. And, right on schedule, the mainstream media is clutching its pearls at late night TV’s lack of diversity. Too…
We still feel the need for speed. Audiences had to wait, and wait, for Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” to hit theaters. Once the pandemic delays lifted, the ’80s-era sequel soared higher than anyone expected.…
At last, a “Predator” spin-off that doesn’t make you re-watch the 1987 original to get the bad taste out of your mouth. That doesn’t mean “Prey” tops the source material. Hardly. Director John McTiernan’s film…
TV shows end for any number of reasons. Jerry Seinfeld wrapped his eponymous show hoping to go out on top. “Better Call Saul” had a definite end point because it couldn’t overlap with the show…
When did “too soon” become “never if we say so?” The 2021 documentary “Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11” examined how comedians reacted to the September 11 terrorist attacks. It’s a fascinating look at culture, humor…
Andrew Schulz famously bought back his “Infamous” comedy special from an unnamed streamer. The platform had asked him to edit out select jokes, and he refused. Watching “Infamous” leaves one nagging question — how did…