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“Task,” a crime drama that dares to embrace forgiveness
Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) spends a lot of time thinking about escaping his life on “Task.” Before he heads into...
The dumbing down of America, one banned book at a time
Amid last week’s parade of proclamations about beardo generals and Navy-vessel aesthetics, there was one announcement that felt wholesomely, uncomplicatedly...
Bad Bunny turns SNL into a masterclass on Latino pride and power
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, hosting the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live this weekend, used his monologue to...
Stars selling out free speech: Now headlining in Saudi Arabia!
Since Friday, Sept. 26, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has been hosting more than 50 comics performing in the kingdom’s inaugural...
“The Smashing Machine” is a futile fight for perfection
Mixed martial arts is a style of full-contact fighting that combines techniques and styles from various sports, including wrestling, judo...
Good Boy”: When your dog stars in a horror movie, take cues from “The Shining
Has your dog or cat ever stared intently into the corner . . . at nothing? That’s the crux of...
Disney adults know how to hit where it hurts
So-called Disney adults don’t get a ton of respect in the internet streets. Despite the fact that Walt Disney always...
The “Peacemaker” twist is a wake-up call for America
Every non-white and/or queer person in America has been in Leota Adebayo’s shoes at various times, walking down a street...
In “Jay Kelly,” George Clooney is a movie star in existential crisis
There comes a point in Noah Baumbach’s new film, “Jay Kelly,” where one tires of hearing the words “Jay Kelly.”...
A “war-ravaged Portland” could be a reality under Trump, but it’s not “terrible” now
Last weekend in Portland was beautiful. Unclouded sky, clear views of Mt. Hood and St. Helens, sunny but not uncomfortably...
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