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Wed, Aug 26, 10:15 PM ET
Dolly Parton, music icon and Oscar-nominated '9 to 5' star, dies at 80
The country music legend and actress who starred in films like '9 to 5' and 'Steel Magnolias' has died, prompting tributes across the entertainment industry.
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Sacha Baron Cohen brings back Ali G in 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' trailer
Baron Cohen revives his iconic character for a new feature film, with the first trailer now released.
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Dan Stevens cast as Alex Murphy in Prime Video's 'RoboCop' series
The 'Legion' and 'Beauty and the Beast' star will play the lead role in the upcoming streaming adaptation of the sci-fi franchise.
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'The Dog Stars' review: Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic oddity starring Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley
The sci-fi drama, based on the novel, is described by critics as an unusual entry in Scott's filmography.
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Andrew Garfield fantasy film 'The Magic Faraway Tree' sets unwanted box office record
The adaptation of Enid Blyton's children's book is underperforming in theaters during its opening run.
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Hugh Howey's 'Silo' books were nearly adapted into a film by Ridley Scott
Before the Apple TV+ series, the sci-fi author's novels were close to becoming a movie directed by the legendary filmmaker.
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Ian McKellen heist film 'The Christophers' from Steven Soderbergh now streaming on Hulu
The underrated 2025 crime thriller directed by Soderbergh and starring McKellen is available to stream.
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'The Wizard of Oz' opened nationwide 87 years ago and barely broke even
The beloved 1939 MGM musical took years to become the classic it is known as today.
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Ranked: The 5 best Dolly Parton movies of all time
A retrospective on the late star's film career highlights her top screen performances.
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Brannon Braga says 'Star Trek: Voyager' failed in its goal to be the franchise's 'X-Files'
The showrunner reflected on how the series missed its intended darker, weirder tone to fully realize its premise.
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Ice-T's early film career included two 1995 sci-fi flops, 'Tank Girl' and 'Johnny Mnemonic'
Before his long-running role on 'Law & Order: SVU', the rapper-turned-actor appeared in a pair of cult sci-fi bombs.
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HBO canceled David Milch's 'John from Cincinnati' too soon, analysis argues
The 'Deadwood' creator's surreal HBO drama about a surfing family was canceled after one season in 2007.
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How Dolly Parton's big break on 'The Porter Wagoner Show' inspired an iconic song
The variety show appearance that launched Parton's career and led to one of her greatest hits.
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'Star Trek: Enterprise' character Travis Mayweather never got a good story, analysis says
A look at how the helmsman portrayed by Anthony Montgomery was underserved by the series' writing.
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Tobey Maguire Western 'Ride with the Devil' flopped at the box office in 1999
Ang Lee's Civil War drama starring Maguire failed to find an audience despite critical appreciation.
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Dolly Parton's 'Steel Magnolias' from the 1980s still holds up today
A tribute to the late star's performance in the beloved 1989 ensemble dramedy.
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Kirk Douglas sci-fi war film 'The Final Countdown' recommended for alternate history fans
The 1980 film about a modern aircraft carrier that time-travels to Pearl Harbor is a cult favorite.
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Jeff Bridges political thriller 'Winter Kills' from director John Huston is a '70s gem
The 1979 film about a presidential assassination conspiracy is recommended as a compelling thriller of its era.
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