HBO's Wild Irma Vep Adaptation Skewers Modern Films
Just don’t expect a whole lot of plot coherence.
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David E. Kelley Brings Legal Thriller The Lincoln Lawyer to Netflix
Adaptation of Michael Connelly’s book series is punchy, clever, and entertaining.
The Ipcress File Abandons Its Satirical Roots for Spy Thriller Hijinks
The drama is engaging, but fans of the book should prepare for a wildly different story.
Romance and Sci-Fi Tangle in The Time Traveler's Wife
The latest attempt to adapt the novel comes as an HBO miniseries.
In Conversations with Friends, the Topics Always Revolve Around Sex
Hulu adaptation of 2017 book thrives on quality performances.
From Halftime Show to Social Media, Calls To Ban Rap
Plus: Texas voting law likely unconstitutional, remote workers and rural towns, and more...
Review: Licorice Pizza
Squalls of flak suddenly surround one of the year’s most loveable movies.
Netflix Says Algorithm Is Protected by First Amendment in 13 Reasons Why Suicide Lawsuit
Is a required content warning or algorithm change a violation of the First Amendment?
NYC Theaters Sue Bill de Blasio, Claiming Vaccine Mandate Obstructs Free Speech
The lawsuit argues the mandate leads to discrimination based on content of speech and type of speaker.
Nicki Minaj's Vaccine Hesitancy Tweets Show Value of Persuasion Over Federal Mandates
Persuading vaccine objectors is a much better approach than imposing coercive top-down mandates.
Ron DeSantis Threatens To Capsize Cruise Ship Industry if Boats Require Vaccinations
Plus: Poll finds belief in QAnon conspiracy theory high, bill would nix double-taxing of teleworkers, and more…
Review: Wrath of Man and The Columnist
Guy Ritchie returns (with Jason Statham, wisely) and a Dutch woman discovers the ultimate cure for online menacing.
Alex Winter: Frank Zappa's Ultra-Individualist Legacy
The rock legend fought for free speech and self-expression in ways that appealed to dissidents in America and communist countries alike.
Space, the Final Smuggling Frontier
In a glimpse of a gloriously rule-breaking future, contraband has boldly gone where more is sure to follow.
Disney Thanks Chinese Labor Camp Authorities in Mulan Credits
Plus: California is burning because of a "gender reveal" party, Irish brothel law backfires, and more...
