For 'Breakthrough' star, a chance to keep heritage on-screen
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 10:23
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
As a young actor in Hollywood Marcel Ruiz has something clear: He wants to keep representing Puerto Ricans and Latinos like himself on screen. "With any opportunity that I have, I always try to...
For Rebel Wilson, it was a fight to keep 'The Hustle' PG-13
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 10:20
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Rebel Wilson had to fight to make sure she and Anne Hathaway could make the same kind of risque jokes their male counterparts do and not have their new film "The Hustle" get classified as...
In 'Biggest Little Farm,' a journey back to the land
Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 10:19
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
"The Biggest Little Farm" is a documentary with the title, and much of the rosy fantasy, of a picture book. John and Molly Chester didn't, like Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, buy a zoo. But they...
'The River and The Wall' explores Rio Grande's border world
Monday, 3 June 2019, 10:17
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Growing up, Ben Masters worked on West Texas ranches along the border where he developed a love for the outdoors and wildlife. The experience eventually led him to study wildlife biology and to become...
Summer Movie Preview: The women behind 'Booksmart'
Friday, 31 May 2019, 12:03
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
If you've heard anything about the film "Booksmart," you've probably also heard the words "female 'Superbad'." The high school comedy is about two best friends over the course of one epic 24-hour...
In 'Long Shot,' a comedy with a big heart and smarts
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:02
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen make a sparkling comedic duo in the unconventional romantic comedy "Long Shot," about a sleek politician and a schlubby journalist that is more than its superficial...
Q&A: Theron, Rogen on the comedy of politics, and vice versa
Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 12:01
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
The last time Seth Rogen made a movie set in the political world, it went a little rocky. "The Interview," which Rogen starred in, co-directed and produced, prompted the ire of North Korean...
Summer Movie Preview: Capturing the essence of Elton John
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 11:59
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Sir Elton John gave actor Taron Egerton some unlikely advice for portraying him in "Rocketman": Don't do an impression. Sing the songs the way you want. It was a freeing, if unusual, bit of...
New movie starring Pikachu is just a hokey Pokémon
Monday, 27 May 2019, 11:58
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
It's got an adorable hero from an iconic media brand who is voiced by a proven box office master at snark. But, somehow, "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" never really gets arresting. A neutered...
Summer Movie Preview: Horror takes a holiday
Friday, 24 May 2019, 10:02
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Jim Jarmusch didn't have to look far for zombies. "I see a lot of soulless ghouls on the streets at night walking along staring into their phone and they don't even know they're in the world...