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Brody's take: Adam Brody dishes on career and his TV habits

Saturday, 26 October 2019, 10:18 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

In Adam Brody's new movie "Ready or Not ," in theaters Wednesday, he's part of an ultra-rich family with an odd marriage ritual: When someone marries into the family, that person must pick a card to...

New Atwood novel 'The Testaments' revisits dystopian world

Saturday, 26 October 2019, 10:14 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Margaret Atwood often gets asked if "The Testaments," her sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," is set in a dystopian world. "Let us hope so," she says drily. The Canadian author noted as her new...

'Patsy and Loretta' highlights bond between iconic singers

Friday, 25 October 2019, 14:31 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Writer-director Callie Khouri is drawn to stories about female friendships and country music, and her latest television film "Patsy and Loretta" combines those passions into the true story of a...

Belle & Sebastian make balmy songs for upcoming film

Friday, 25 October 2019, 14:10 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Belle & Sebastian, "Days of the Bangold Summer" (Matador) Ask some people if they've seen a certain film and they answer "No, but I read the book." For their part, Belle & Sebastian offer...

'The Kitchen' stars find humility in mobsters' ruthlessness

Friday, 25 October 2019, 13:57 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Ever seen a female-led mob movie? Neither had "The Kitchen" writer and director Andrea Berloff, and that's why she says she jumped at the chance to adapt DC Vertigo's comic series of the same...

'How to Raise a Reader' gathers dos, don'ts and book lists

Friday, 25 October 2019, 13:55 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"How to Raise a Reader" (Workman Publishing), by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo Whether your child is yet-to-be-born, a teenager or somewhere in between, "How to Raise a Reader" has some tips and a...

New HBO series 'Watchmen' hopes to match original's ambition

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 08:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Damon Lindelof didn't take lightly the challenge of adapting the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time. The "Lost" and "The Leftovers" co-creator was a fan of the revered "Watchmen" book ever...

Emeli Sandé returns with anthems for the every day

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 08:36 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Emeli Sandé, "Real Life" (Capitol Records) Emeli Sandé's music has always leaned into the epic. Her clear, full voice powers sweeping anthems, most of which seem perfectly suited...

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