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A-list Director to Tackle U.S. Rescue of Downed Pilots in Iran

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Goodbye, Stephen Colbert: The End of ‘Cheap Fakes’ Lie

Late-night comedians could have spared the country from a man who wasn’t fit for the…

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MOVIE REVIEWS

Reviews

Christian Toto1 day ago
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‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sinks ‘Star Wars’ to Kiddie-Level Lows

If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all. In that spirit, the puppet dubbed “Baby Yoda” is still…
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Barry Wurst2 days ago
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‘Wizard of the Kremlin’ – Year’s Biggest Disappointment So Far?

Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is a disappointment on its own but even more so when you compare…
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Barry Wurst3 days ago
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Anne Hathaway’s Pop Star Pose Powers Polarizing ‘Mother Mary’

David Lowery’s “Mother Mary” is exactly the kind film I love to see in the theater, as it’s made for…
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Barry Wurst3 days ago
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‘My Dinner with Andre’ Made Conversation Cinematic

Louis Malle’s “My Dinner with Andre” (1981) begins with the line, “The life of a playwright is tough.” It’s uttered…
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Barry Wurst1 week ago
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‘Clash of the Titans’: Medusa, Kraken and Ray Harryhausen Magic

Desmond Davis’ “Clash of the Titans” (1981) reveals that mankind is a mere plaything for Greek gods, who watch us…
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Christian Toto2 weeks ago
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Charlize Theron’s ‘Apex’ – Why Wasn’t This in Theaters?

Many Netflix originals feel like made-for-streaming content. That’s not remotely a compliment. Yes, they have recognizable stars and movie-level budgets.…
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HIT CLASSICS

Lists

Christian Toto1 week ago
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HiT’s 25 Best* Movies of All Time

Nothing inspires more arguments than a “Best Of” listicle. These lists are obviously subjective. One person’s film classic is another’s…
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Industry News

Christian TotoMarch 23, 2022
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Meet Jeffy, the YouTube Sensation Who Breaks All the Woke Rules

The original “Crank Yankers” featured Special Ed, a mentally-challenged puppet with the catch phrase, “Yay!” The Comedy Central series, created…
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FAITH-BASED HOLLYWOOD

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Christian TotoFebruary 19, 2026
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Why ‘Midwinter Break’ Is Unlike Most Faith-Based Films

Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds are so convincing as a married couple in “Midwinter Break” that you’ll swear they left the set each day holding…
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‘Elm Trees’ Novel Embraces Christmas Wonder
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Faith-Based Rom-Com Counters Hollywood’s Marriage Misery
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‘Waves’ Director: Collaboration, Faith Fueled Family Drama