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John Green’s debut adult fiction novel “Hollywood, Ending,” was released on Sept. 22 and has not disappointed his audience. The contemporary book follows two young actors as they navigate rising fame, complicated relationships and the pressures of Hollywood while filming...

After winning over readers with its mix of romance, academia and workplace tension, Ali Hazelwood’s “The Love Hypothesis” has officially made the jump to the screen, premiering Sept. 23 on Amazon Prime Video.  The film follows Ph.D. student Olive Smith...

The 2026 film adaptation of the video game “Resident Evil” marks director Zach Cregger’s third horror feature and, possibly, his most entertaining film yet. Cregger’s masterful mix of gruesome horror set pieces with dark, funny character moments has never felt...

The sequel to the cult classic 1998 film “Practical Magic 2,” directed by Susanne Bier, begs the question, “Why make an original plot when you can rewrite the first one?”  The original “Practical Magic” is full of nostalgic autumn energy,...

Where do you go after a humiliating breakdancing performance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics becomes the laughingstock of the internet? For Rachael Gunn, or “Raygun,” the answer was another breakdancing competition.  Netflix’s “Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly” documentary follows the...

“By Any Means” has all the ingredients of a powerful historical film, but one of its central stars and characters makes it difficult to convey the message of true Black empowerment that the film wanted to deliver. Directed by Elegance...

Summer may have meant a break from classes, but it certainly did not mean a break from new music. Some of the biggest names in pop, rap and alternative music returned with albums over the past few months. Olivia Rodrigo...

The FX original television show “Adults” aired its second season Aug. 27, following five roommates as they navigate young adulthood, friendships and relationships in Queens, N.Y. Although the premise is often used, the show delivers comedy and representation in a...

Beloved celebrity chef, writer and television host Anthony Bourdain’s biopic, “Tony,” hit theaters nationwide on Aug. 21. Canadian filmmaker Matt Johnson worked with A24 on the film and focused on Bourdain’s young adulthood, when he was first introduced to the...

Lauren Alaina has one of the most fascinating careers in country music. It took Alaina six years after her “American Idol” rise to score a No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay with her song “Road Less Traveled.” She wouldn’t have...