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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Magic Tricks Beat Action Thrillers at the Box Office

The weekend saw a surprising turn of events at the box office. "Now You See Me: Now You Don't, " the third installment in the magic-themed series, managed to outshine both "The Running Man" and "Predator: Badlands. " It raked in $21. 3 million domestically and an additional $54. 2 million internatio

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pope Leo's Top Picks: A Glimpse into His Cinema World

Pope Leo XIV's taste in movies is quite interesting. He loves films that make people think and feel. His favorite movies are all from the 20th century. The oldest one is "It's a Wonderful Life, " which came out in 1946. This movie is about an angel helping a man see the good in his life. Another fa

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ordinary People Take on the Scammers

A new movie, The Unexpecteds, turns the tables on the usual action heroes. Here, the stars are everyday folks, not muscle-bound superheroes. The director, Alejandro Montoya Marín, calls them schlubs, but he means it with affection. These are regular people who stumble into a fight against a slick on

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Nov 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Sally Kirkland: A Life of Art, Activism, and Unconventional Choices

Sally Kirkland, a versatile actress known for her bold roles and activism, passed away at 84. She was found unresponsive in a hospice in Palm Springs, California. Friends set up a GoFundMe to help with her medical bills after she suffered multiple injuries and infections. Kirkland's career spanned

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Nov 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Pope Leo's Star-Studded Vatican Gathering

Pope Leo, now comfortably settled into his role as the leader of the Catholic Church, is making waves with his upcoming celebrity meet-and-greet. On November 15, the Vatican will play host to a diverse group of actors and filmmakers, including Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, and Chris Pine, among o

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Nov 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Predator: Badlands Takes Over the Box Office

The movie "Predator: Badlands" has taken the box office by storm, making a huge splash with $40 million in its first weekend. This is a big deal because it's the highest opening ever for a "Predator" movie, beating out the 2004 film "Alien vs. Predator. " The "Predator" series has been around since

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Taiwan's Film Industry Adapts to Changing Audience Habits

Taiwan's film scene has seen some progress, but there's a big issue: people aren't into long movies anymore. Each Other Films, a company run by Jacqueline W. Liu and Tiffany Yu-Chia Chen, is trying to figure this out. The co-founders think the real problem is that people don't want to watch long st

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What's the Big Deal About That Bathtub Scene in Saltburn?

Jacob Elordi, the actor known for his role in Saltburn, can't understand why people are so shocked by a certain bathtub scene in the movie. He thinks the reaction shows how easily people get upset about things that aren't that big of a deal. Elordi, who is 28 years old, talked about this on a podcas

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Nov 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star-Studded Ride Through Los Angeles' Dark Side

A new crime thriller is brewing, and it's packed with some of Hollywood's biggest names. Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine are teaming up for a film called "My Darling California. " They'll be joined by an impressive cast, including Josh Brolin, Charles Melton, Don Cheadle, and Mikey Madison. The stor

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Nov 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix and Sony's Big Payday from KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix is shelling out big bucks to Sony for the hit movie KPop Demon Hunters. The streaming giant gave Sony a $15 million bonus on top of the original $25 million deal. This brings the total payout to $40 million for the first film. The original deal included a $20 million fee plus $5 million for

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