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Review: June Squibb is delightful as a grandma on a mission in ‘Thelma’

Review: June Squibb is delightful as a grandma on a mission in ‘Thelma’

There are a lot of bad comedies about, and supposedly for, senior citizens. It’s especially depressing because the worst offenders, the ones that don’t just feel cheap and lazy but exploitative too, often feature our finest actors.
‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman

‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lily Gladstone knows the gravity stories about what she calls the “epidemic” of missing and murdered Indigenous people have. But she also values humor in telling those stories.
In 'Janet Planet,' playwright Annie Baker explores a new dramatic world

In 'Janet Planet,' playwright Annie Baker explores a new dramatic world

NEW YORK (AP) — The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker has been hailed as one of the preeminent voices of her generation, but the movies have long lingered in her mind and in her work.
Five impactful moments in Celine Dion's new documentary 'I Am'

Five impactful moments in Celine Dion's new documentary 'I Am'

TORONTO — Celine Dion has bared her soul on stage for most of her life, but her new documentary reveals a previously unseen side of the famed Québécois singer.
Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer capture 1960s rebel cool in ‘The Bikeriders’

Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer capture 1960s rebel cool in ‘The Bikeriders’

Jeff Nichols had dreamt of making a film about a 1960s motorcycle club for over 20 years.
Elton John doc, Amy Adams horror comedy among first titles announced for Toronto fest

Elton John doc, Amy Adams horror comedy among first titles announced for Toronto fest

TORONTO — A documentary about Elton John and an Amy Adams-led horror comedy about a stay-at-home mom whose life turns surreal will have their world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Jesse Plemons is ready for the ride

Jesse Plemons is ready for the ride

CANNES, France (AP) — Jesse Plemons was flattered to be approached by Yorgos Lanthimos about starring in “Kinds of Kindness,” but he wasn’t sure which version of himself the director wanted.

Érik Canuel, director of 'Bon Cop Bad Cop,' dies at 63

MONTREAL — Quebec director Érik Canuel, who scored a box office smash with the bilingual comedy "Bon Cop Bad Cop," died Saturday at age 63. Public relations agency Annexe says Canuel died of secondary plasma cell leukemia.
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' will hit US theaters in September

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' will hit US theaters in September

NEW YORK (AP) — After months of conjecture about the fate of Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed epic, “Megalopolis” has finally found a home. Lionsgate will distribute “Megalopolis” in U.S.

Celine Dion goes public with her private health struggles: What we've learned so far

Celine Dion is opening up about her life-altering neurological disorder ahead of the release of her documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion.