August 27 marks the return of National Cinema with $4 movie tickets

New York CNN — If you haven’t had the chance to watch some of the most popular movies of the summer, now is the perfect time to do so. Sunday marks the second annual National Cinema Day. More than 3,000 participating theaters nationwide are offering movie tickets for just $4. This is the lowest average …

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Jenna Ortega shines in her review of Netflix’s Addams Family series on ‘Wednesday’

CNN  —  The protagonist’s name in “Wednesday” was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” but the character herself is anything but woeful. Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of the now-high-school-aged daughter of the Addams Family brings a delightful and unique twist to the classic gothic sociopath archetype. The Netflix series is more …

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A Polished Netflix Sequel: ‘Glass Onion’ Hones the ‘Knives Out’ Formula

CNN Embracing the challenge of matching its predecessor’s success, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” presents a razor-sharp formula that pays homage to Agatha Christie. Writer-director Rian Johnson skillfully utilizes language, making every word count and lending the sequel its distinctive edge. Netflix has taken advantage of the opportunity to acquire the “Knives Out” franchise. …

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Will Smith Discusses Oscars Incident and Shares Insight with Trevor Noah: “Hurt People Hurt People”

Will Smith recently spoke to Trevor Noah on “The Daily Show” about the incident at the Oscars where he slapped presenter Chris Rock. During the interview, Smith described the night as “horrific” and admitted that he “lost it” when he stormed the stage. Reflecting on his behavior, Smith acknowledged that he was going through something …

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