Movies
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Harsh survival tale 'Where the Crawdads Sing' compromised by voice-overs, inauthentic detailsJul 14, 2022 6:00 am - “Where the Crawdads Sing” - ★ ★ ½ Olivia Newman's “Where the Crawdads Sing” supplies a superb example of what happens when filmmakers try to create an excellent adaptat...
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Dakota Johnson brings a modern spark to 'Persuasion'
Jul 14, 2022 6:00 am - “Persuasion” - ★ ★ ½ The new adaptation of “Persuasion,” coming to Netflix Friday, does not seem to have been made for Jane Austen fans. Her book about the unmarri...
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Judge rejects Amber Heard's request to set aside Depp win
Jul 13, 2022 1:00 am - FALLS CHURCH, Va. - A Virginia judge on Wednesday rejected an effort by actress Amber Heard to set aside the $10 million judgment awarded against her in favor of her ex-...
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Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival returns July 15-21 to Chicago FilmmakersJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The 12th Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be held from July 15-21 at Chicago Filmmakers, 1326 W. Hollywood Avenue in Chicago. The festival will exhibit nightl...
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New to streaming this week: 'Black Bird,' Lizzo's 'Special' and 'The Rehearsal'
Jul 12, 2022 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • Jane ...
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'Thor: Love and Thunder' scores franchise best debut
Jul 10, 2022 7:00 am - Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. 'œ Thor: Love and Thunder 'ť earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, acco...
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'Thor: Love and Thunder' scores franchise-best debut
Jul 10, 2022 1:00 am - Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. "Thor: Love and Thunder " earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, accordin...
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Taika Waititi takes a hammer to Thor in 'Love & Thunder'
Jul 09, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK - To a large degree, modern blockbuster moviemaking has depended on the appeasement of fans to keep franchise juggernauts smoothly humming. But in making "Thor:...
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Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail BordenJul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The exhibit guest boo...
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Taking a deep dive into Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'
Jul 08, 2022 6:00 am - “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song” - ★ ★ ½ Leonard Cohen was deep in his career when he finally finished “Hallelujah.” Well, the first version of “Halleluja...