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Jo Koy: My Inspirations Couldn’t Exist Today
Jo Koy could have taken what he calls the “Asian comedy route.” The half-Filipino stand-up knew Asian audiences would lap…
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How to Make the Most of Your Kids’ Screen Time
A catch phrase. A hummable tune. An expletive. Young viewers also come away with a sense of the choices characters…
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Leo Hails China’s Eco-Measures as Citizens Choke
Don’t tell the newly minted Oscar winner, but China has been the world’s eco-villain for centuries. DiCaprio made the comments…
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5 Reasons HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Is Unwatchable
“The guy on the first date is just a mess. He has no actual personality. He’s just a mishmash of…
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Here’s the DC Comics Inspiration for ‘Batman v Superman’
Bigger than Ali vs. Frazier! Stranger than “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians!” Nastier than Trump vs. Megyn Kelly! The story…
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Is ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ Appropriate for Kids?
Back in Pee-wee’s heyday, that wasn’t even a question. Paul Reubens’ alter-ego may have had a seriously subversive streak, but…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Indiana Jones/Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ (2008)
Nor that the last time he rode into the cinematic sunset cell phones were almost as big as our heads.…
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‘Persona Non Grata’ Tells Story Hollywood Couldn’t
The man dubbed the “Japanese Schindler” for saving 6,000 Jewish lives during World War II seems like Hollywood catnip. “It…
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Why ‘Allegiant’ Deserves Your Respect
It’s not enough to cast a rising star like Jennifer Lawrence or Shailene Woodley. It’s the heavy, or the character…
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This ‘Bronze’ Goes to Its Star, Not the Story
Yes, “The Bronze’s” main character isn’t your typical, all-American heroine. She’s a spoiled brat who won’t let anyone forget her…
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