Entertainment

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Given the can’t stop/won’t stop pace that Liam Neeson has brought to churning out later-in-life action thrillers post-“Taken,” there’s something particularly appropriate about his latest, “Retribution,” which involves a guy who can’t stop moving. Set in Berlin, the “Speed”-like conceit possesses a crisp and efficient stupidity before, predictably,

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” looks like the gift for kids who have everything: A starring role in one of dad’s Netflix movies. Yet Adam Sandler’s daughter Sunny – the clear belle of the ball – quickly dampens the “nepo baby”

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Add “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn” to the list of documentaries that probably shouldn’t have been expanded to “docuseries” status, taking too long getting to the juicy parts. That said, give credit where it’s due to the thriller-like third chapter of this four-part project, which chronicles the

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — As underdog car-racing movies go, think of “Gran Turismo” as “Nerd v. Ferrari.” Solidly assembled but less stirring than it should be – in part because it takes too many laps – the film moves, ironically, too slow to deliver as a big-screen attraction but might fare better

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Santana faced criticism on Thursday when a video of the musician making anti-transgender comments during a concert in New Jersey in July resurfaced on social media. “When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,”

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Buckle up – it’s a big week for pop music, with artists such as Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande among others all set to release new music starting Thursday night. Gomez first began teasing her new music last week when she tweeted, “Y’all have been asking for

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — A new look at Season 3 of “The Morning Show” promises backstabbing and bankruptcy. Apple TV+ has debuted a new trailer for drama, starring Jennifer Aniston, Billy Crudup and Reese Witherspoon. Jon Hamm joins the cast in the upcoming season as a powerful money man asked to stop the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There’s nothing like a strike to bring former cast members together. Actor Heather Morris on Wednesday posted a series of photos on her verified Instagram account showing her and some of her fellow “Glee” cast on the picket line in support of the writers’ and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “We

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “Riverdale” saw its ending with a sweet series finale. Archie and the gang shared one last day of high school together in Wednesday’s finale, “Goodbye Riverdale.” Betty, now 86, played by Michele Scarabelli, sees an obituary for Jughead. She tells her granddaughter Alice that the gang “had such marvelous

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Queen Bey turns 42 on September 4 and has a little “birthday wish” she would like attendees of her “Renaissance” tour to fulfill. Beyoncé recently posted her desire on the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram as well as on her official site. “Virgo season is upon

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “And Just Like That…” managed to go from irritating to merely boring in its second season, which feels like modest progress. Yet the central relationship that finally took over – as Carrie renewed her romance with Aidan, the one that she let get away – came as too

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Trying to do “young stuff” has temporarily landed Kevin Hart in a wheelchair. That’s according to the movie star, who posted a video on his verified Instagram account in which the caption reads in part, “I got to be the dumbest man alive!!!!!” Using some expletives in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Trying to do “young stuff” has temporarily landed Kevin Hart in a wheelchair. That’s according to the movie star, who posted a video on his verified Instagram account in which the caption reads in part, “I got to be the dumbest man alive!!!!!” Using some expletives in both