Entertainment Columns
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'Westworld' finale had a huge surprise waiting for theory-happy fansDec 09, 2016 5:00 am - About 30 minutes into last week's season finale of "Westworld," I tweeted: "I'm trying to figure out if there was a narrative/thematic point to making all of #Westworld'...
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Being funny on social media is serious business for Stevenson alumnaDec 06, 2016 4:00 am - Depending on how she feels each day, Steph Barkley might decide to be Melania Trump. Or Vinny, an Italian man from New Jersey. Or Cheryl, the ditzy-yet-wise Alaskan. Usi...
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On the eve of 'Assassin's Creed,' a look at the few decent video game moviesDec 02, 2016 5:00 am - Any list of the best movies adapted from video games is likely to be short, and even more likely to be nonexistent. A successful video game movie needs to find a happy m...
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The best show of the fall season? The CubsNov 15, 2016 5:00 am - It was the best show of the fall TV season, a seven-part roller coaster with shocking twists, heartbreaking loss and, ultimately, outrageous triumph. I'm talking, of cou...
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See 'Doctor Strange' star before he was famousNov 04, 2016 6:00 am - Benedict Cumberbatch's 10-year journey from buzzworthy actor with a distinct name to bona fide, top-line movie star culminates this weekend with the release of "Doctor S...
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Widescreen nominates a new Halloween classic: 'Crimson Peak'Oct 27, 2016 11:00 pm - I could use this space to give you another list of the classic horror movies you MUST! WATCH! this Halloween weekend to ensure a frightfully good time, but you could pro...
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'Black Mirror,' 'Westworld' make for provocative sci-fi TVOct 21, 2016 6:00 am - Science-fiction fans are enjoying an exciting fall on network and cable outlets, and Friday brings Netflix subscribers the season's biggest thrill. "Black Mirror," a col...
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NBC thriller 'Timeless' is appointment televisionSep 30, 2016 6:00 am - The pilot episode of NBC's "Timeless," which premieres 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, is an efficient entertainment machine. In 46 minutes, this time-traveling mashup of "Quantu...
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De Niro classic to be re-released; co-star spins must-hear talesSep 16, 2016 6:00 am - In 1974, Robert De Niro inherited a role from an acting legend in "The Godfather, Part II." Two years later, he ensured his own status as a legend. It's been 40 years si...
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'He-Man' hits suburbia in Fox's jokey 'Son of Zorn'Sep 08, 2016 6:00 am - The network that brought you "The Simpsons," "Family Guy" and "Bob's Burgers" is bringing another animated show - sort of - to the Sunday lineup this fall, and Fox is ge...