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'Philly on Fire,' 'Bella!' tie for Library of Congress prize

'Philly on Fire,' 'Bella!' tie for Library of Congress prize

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Documentaries about feminist leader and politician Bella Abzug and a deadly 1985 Philadelphia police bombing are the winners of this year's Library of Congress film prize.
Review: Roberts, Clooney bring charm to 'Ticket to Paradise'

Review: Roberts, Clooney bring charm to 'Ticket to Paradise'

It's often said that the movies that were fun to make never turn out great. Well, George Clooney and Julia Roberts look like they had a grand time making the Bali-set “Ticket to Paradise.
Can the Rock steady the DC universe with 'Black Adam'?

Can the Rock steady the DC universe with 'Black Adam'?

NEW YORK (AP) — In Hollywood’s superhero era thus far, there has been one particularly conspicuous absence: While a parade of big-name actors have taken their turns donning various spandex suits, Dwayne Johnson — arguably the biggest movie star in th
'Halloween Ends' wins box office but renews streaming debate

'Halloween Ends' wins box office but renews streaming debate

No matter how you look at the numbers, “Halloween Ends” had a good opening weekend. Touted as the final showdown between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, the slasher pic earned $41.
Iranian-Canadian director prevented from leaving Tehran to attend London film fest

Iranian-Canadian director prevented from leaving Tehran to attend London film fest

An Iranian-Canadian director says he was unable to attend a film festival in London Friday as Iranian authorities prevented his departure.
Mamie Till depiction seen as tribute to Black female leaders

Mamie Till depiction seen as tribute to Black female leaders

NEW YORK (AP) — Gwen Carr sat up straight in her seat as she heard lines of dialogue delivered by the actor portraying Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till , a 14-year-old Black boy whose lynching in Mississippi in 1955 catalyzed the U.S.
TV sexpert Sue Johanson passed the torch to a new generation of online educators: doc

TV sexpert Sue Johanson passed the torch to a new generation of online educators: doc

TORONTO — When Sue Johanson started "The Sunday Night Sex Show" in the mid-1990s, it was taboo to talk about sex acts, dildos and STIs on TV.
Review: Does 'Halloween Ends' finally mean it's over?

Review: Does 'Halloween Ends' finally mean it's over?

OK, so we knew there was going to be an ending. We just didn’t know there'd be, like, six endings.
Elliot Page to executive produce LGBTQ cheerleading drama 'Backspot'

Elliot Page to executive produce LGBTQ cheerleading drama 'Backspot'

TORONTO — Elliot Page has signed on to executive produce a queer cheerleading drama starring "Reservation Dogs" actor Devery Jacobs. "Backspot" is the debut film for Page's Page Boy Productions collaborating with Jacobs' Night is Y banner.
'She Said,' drama of Weinstein reporting, premieres in NYC

'She Said,' drama of Weinstein reporting, premieres in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Five years after a pair of exposés revealed Harvey Weinstein’s long trail of sexual abuse of women , “She Said," a film that dramatizes the dogged fight to uncover years of allegations against the movie mogul, premiered Thursday at th