Entertainment

REVIEW: ‘Shazam!’ is thrill for all ages

Ever since “Wonder Woman” came out in 2017, the DC film universe has been on an upward trajectory (minus the speed bump that was “Justice League”). Warner Bros. has finally learned that maybe, just maybe, we want a little excitement, adventure, and dare I say humor, with our superhero fare.

REVIEW: ‘Pet Sematary’ reboot simply boring

The worst thing that I can say about any horror movie is that it was boring. I usually don’t fault horror films for much else.

REVIEW: ‘Captain Marvel’ shines as MCU continues dominance

The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not a perfect ride, but it is still a worthy entry, thanks to its brilliant lead and her de-aged sidekick. The movie starts off with Vers (Brie Larson), a Kree warrior with vague memories of a past she can’t remember.

Burt Reynolds dies at 82

NEW YORK — Burt Reynolds, the handsome film and television star known for his acclaimed performances in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights" and for an active off-screen life which included relationships with Loni Anderson, Sally Field and Dinah Shore, has died at age 82.

REVIEW: 'Skyscraper' completely unnecessary

This morning, I went to turn on my lights in my bedroom and nothing happened. I hit the switch, pulled the cord and got nothing. I looked around the house to see if a breaker had been thrown or if any other lights had gone out.

'Deadpool 2' lives up to hype

In 2016, audiences finally got to see “Deadpool,” an R-rated film with plenty of over-the-top violence and great humor that poked fun of the superhero genre. With “Deadpool 2,” the filmmakers have upped the ante with the meta humor and the violence.

'I, Tonya': So dark, part has to be true

In the 1994 I remember hearing about the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan and the uproar over the involvement of another figure skater — Tonya Harding.

‘Post’ timely docudrama that sheds light on press freedom

“The Post” is a docudrama that recounts how The Washington Post published the now infamous Pentagon Papers, a detailed study showing how America was not going to win the Vietnam War and that the only reason we were still there was to avoid a humiliating defeat.

REPORTS: Arkansas comedian Ralphie May dead at 45

According to a number of reports, comedian Ralphie May has died after suffering cardiac arrest following a battle with pneumonia. He was 45.

Troy Gentry of country duo Montgomery Gentry dies in crash

The official website for Montgomery Gentry says Troy Gentry, half of the country duo, has died in a New Jersey helicopter crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration says the helicopter crashed into a wooded area Friday afternoon near the Flying W Airport in Medford.