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Is “Conclave” a true story? We check the fact that the book was made into a film


Is “Conclave” a true story? We check the fact that the book was made into a film

“Conclave”: Ralph Fiennes leads the election for a new pope in a thriller In Edward Berger's thriller “Conclave,” Ralph Fiennes plays a Catholic cardinal tasked with conducting a controversial election for a new pope. We discuss the voting process depicted in the new papal thriller “Conclave” (now in theaters). Mild spoilers ahead! Twice in the […]

Is “Woman of the Hour” a true story? We actually reviewed the film


Is “Woman of the Hour” a true story? We actually reviewed the film

Anna Kendrick reveals what she liked most about her directorial debut Anna Kendrick sat down with USA TODAY reporter Marco della Cava to discuss her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour on Netflix. Spoiler alert! We're discussing the storylines in the new Netflix film “Woman of the Hour” (streaming now), so be careful if you […]

In “Woman of the Hour,” Anna Kendrick faces a serial killer


In “Woman of the Hour,” Anna Kendrick faces a serial killer

Anna Kendrick reveals what she liked most about her directorial debut Anna Kendrick sat down with USA TODAY reporter Marco della Cava to discuss her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour on Netflix. Our cultural obsession with serial killers is proving hard to kill. From The Silence of the Lambs to Psycho and from Netflix's […]

How bloody is it and why is it rated R?


How bloody is it and why is it rated R?

“Smile 2”: A grinning evil finds new victims in the horror sequel Naomi Scott plays a pop star struggling with career and addiction when she is haunted by an evil spirit in the horror sequel “Smile 2.” If your kids start grinning at a commercial for the horror sequel “Smile 2,” don't be too worried, […]

How David Howard Thornton became a horror film icon


How David Howard Thornton became a horror film icon

Art the Clown Actor Talks About Playing Villain in 'Terrifier 3' David Howard Thornton, the actor who plays Art the Clown in “Terrifier 3,” talks to USA TODAY about what it means to be a symbol of Halloween. Art the Clown has silently and sadistically fought his way to becoming a horror icon on the […]

Pharrell Williams' Lego Movie is colorful fun


Pharrell Williams' Lego Movie is colorful fun

Think “The Lego Movie” with a Neptunes beat. Adam Graham | Detroit News film critic The life of Pharrell Williams, one of music's most vibrant and colorful producers, is celebrated in Piece by Piece, a sometimes wildly entertaining biopic that brings the Virginia native's world to life in Lego form. Williams is worthy of consideration […]

According to Anne Hathaway, the prequel to “The Princess Diaries 3” is coming.


According to Anne Hathaway, the prequel to “The Princess Diaries 3” is coming.

Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway star in “Mothers' Instinct” Oscar winners Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a film adaptation of Barbara Abel's thrilling novel “Mothers' Instinct.” Anne Hathaway returns royally to Genovia as Princess Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess Diaries 3.” The Oscar-winning actress confirmed in an Instagram post on Friday that she […]

Why you'll see memes on your timeline


Why you'll see memes on your timeline

4 iconic 'Mean Girls' moments we won't forget Relive four iconic Mean Girls moments from the 2004 cult comedy. USA TODAY If you're a fan of Mean Girls, you know that October 3rd is a little more “captivating” than the other days of the year. Since the hit comedy was released in 2004, October 3rd […]

“Joker 2” stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix discuss a sick love story


“Joker 2” stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix discuss a sick love story

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, “Joker 2”, the new “Venom” and the top films of the fall USA TODAY film critic Brian Truitt brings us his must-see films for the fall 2024 season, including the new films “Beetlejuice” and “Joker.” LOS ANGELES – Lady Gaga remembers finding mountains of inspiration for a twisted Joker love story while driving […]

Colin Farrell causes a sensation as Oz Cobb on HBO


Colin Farrell causes a sensation as Oz Cobb on HBO

“The Penguin” star Colin Farrell on the metamorphosis of his character Colin Farrell plays Oz Cobb in HBO's The Penguin and talks about the character's ambition, pain, power and possible Batman projects. This is not the Gotham you remember. Sure, the infamous city of the one and only Batman has always been portrayed in comics, […]