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By Brian Lowry, CNN The movie business is undergoing a transformation, fueled by declining box-office revenues as more people prefer consuming entertainment in the comfort of their homes. That also merits looking back at the movies released in 2022 in slightly different fashion, from the most disappointing titles to, here, the most satisfying. “Satisfying,” in

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Bringing vibrant energy to the translation from book to musical to screen, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” lands on Netflix as a rewarding example of the perilous practice of building such efforts around children. Of course, it helps that the young star, Alisha Weir, is terrific, aided by wonderful turns

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Rapper Meek Mill has paid bail for 20 women so that they can spend the holidays at home, according to the REFORM Alliance, an organization he launched in 2019 alongside Jay-Z. The women were incarcerated at Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia and were unable to afford bail, according to an Instagram

By Lisa Respers France and Taylor Romine, CNN A Los Angeles jury on Friday found rapper and singer Tory Lanez guilty of three charges related to the July 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the Hollywood Hills, the Los Angeles County District Attorney told CNN. Lanez had pleaded not guilty to assault

By Dan Heching, CNN Whatever you craved from the content gods in 2022, one thing that probably wasn’t on your preferred menu: Multiple stories that focused on, explored, and even celebrated cannibalism. Yes, movies and TV shows about people eating people. This sudden cultural preoccupation with the taste of human flesh could potentially be considered

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Former YouTuber Jenna Mourey, known by her channel name Jenna Marbles, has tied the knot with Julien Solomita, according to an Instagram post from her long-time partner. Solomita posted a series of photos of the couple to his Instagram on Thursday with the caption, “married otters

By AJ Willingham, CNN Watching Christmas movies is a whole tradition unto itself. Every family has their mainstays, whether it’s an animated classic from yesteryear or a more modern take on holiday cheer. Get to know some of the fascinating stories behind the stories, so you can watch your old favorites with fresh eyes. (And

By Brian Lowry, CNN The thing about disappointment is that it requires certain expectations and enthusiasm, which spares something like Mike Myers’ awful Netflix series “The Pentaverate” any further abuse (OK, maybe just a little) on this year-end list. Still, 2022 was filled with movies and TV shows that came armed with advance recognition, committed

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN After romanticizing Hollywood in “La La Land,” Damien Chazelle widens his “Another Day of Sun” lens to explore the town’s dark roots in “Babylon,” which is basically another dawn-of-talkies era “Singin’ in the Rain” on a cocktail of ampethamines and steroids. Despite a stellar cast and showy moments (given who’s

By Dan Heching, CNN Let the throwback feels continue, Wisconsin style! Netflix unveiled the official trailer for “That ’90s Show” on Thursday, featuring the grand return of the stars from the hit series on which it’s based, “That ’70s Show.” The clip shows lots more of Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, returning as erstwhile

By Brian Lowry, CNN The limited series has arguably become the dominant creative genre in television, given the attention and praise showered on shows like “The White Lotus” (pick your season), which can tell a self-contained story like reading a great book. The continuing series, however, remains very much alive and well, even with a

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN More than a decade after sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” hit theaters, James Cameron is back with a sequel that once again takes audiences into the lush world of Pandora. But some Indigenous viewers aren’t particularly interested in returning to it. “Avatar: The Way of Water” and its director are facing fresh scrutiny