‘Good American Family’ Review: The Most Shocking Thing About Hulu’s Ellen Pompeo-Headlined Natalia Grace Drama Is How Dull It Is

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From my perspective as a fervent admirer, the financial logic behind producing content is sometimes crystal clear, yet the creative spark isn’t always easy to ignite. Frequently, when the urge strikes to dramatize a recent news event slightly, what emerges is a straightforward retelling of facts that we’ve already been inundated with. Perhaps there’s a unique take on the Natalia Grace story that could shed new light on an otherwise exhaustively covered case or simply breathe enough life into it to make revisiting it feel fresh and exciting. Unfortunately, Hulu’s Good American Family doesn’t seem to be that version.

Andrew Ahn, James Schamus Hope ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Can Bolster Community to Fight Queer Rights Backlash

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Ahn, the director and co-writer, was also questioned about the resistance against LGBTQ+ rights in different regions globally. “I wish it weren’t such a contentious issue,” he said, “and it causes me great unease. I can only hope that this film being released will serve as a chance for people to form connections, watch the movie together, find courage, and then be able to step out and battle for the representation they see on screen.” He added, “It just underscores that progress is never certain – it’s always this ongoing pendulum swing.

TCM Classic Film Fest: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and George Lucas Set to Open 16th Edition

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Ben Mankiewicz, TCM’s evening host and the mastermind behind the TCM Classic Film Festival, compared The Empire Strikes Back to The Godfather Part II. While both are sequels in their respective series, they transcend that simple categorization. Empire captivated and thrilled Star Wars fans, while also pushing the envelope of filmmaking, delving deeper into its characters and broadening the most famous cinematic universe ever created. The original Star Wars movie in 1977 sparked a new age in Hollywood and made countless young people devoted movie enthusiasts for life. Remarkably, three years later, Empire appeared, which might even surpass its predecessor in quality. It’s an impressive feat and undoubtedly ranks among the greatest achievements in film history.

Critic Richard Roeper to Leave Chicago Sun-Times After 37 Year Career

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Legendary columnist Roeper, who has been contributing to the Sun-Times since 1987, is choosing to leave due to a buyout offer from the newspaper. Born in Chicago, Roeper is one of about 30 employees, including reporters and editors, taking buyouts this week as the Sun-Times and NPR radio station WBEZ transition to a nonprofit media structure.

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The well-respected writer Roeper, who has been with the Sun-Times since 1987, is taking advantage of a buyout offer from the paper. Originally from Chicago, Roeper is among approximately 30 staff members, which includes reporters and editors, accepting buyouts this week as the Sun-Times and NPR radio station WBEZ shift to a nonprofit media approach.