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'The King of Staten Island' tries to break Pete Davidson out of his 'SNL' box

6 years 4 months ago
Pete Davidson hasn't exactly blazed new trails in his film roles, and that's doubly true of the semi-autobiographical "The King of Staten Island." But teaming with writer-director Judd Apatow offers the "Saturday Night Live" regular what's designed to be a breakout showcase, in a movie that actually owes its best moments less to Davidson than his co-stars.

Spike Lee revisits the Vietnam War's legacy in 'Da 5 Bloods'

6 years 4 months ago
The timing alone gives Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" a searing sense of urgency, contemplating black inequality through the prism of the Vietnam War. Despite powerful moments, the film itself doesn't consistently measure up to that ambition, enjoyably mashing up old movies while indulging in a few too many detours en route to its destination.

'Cops' canceled amid debate about policing

6 years 4 months ago
"Cops" has patrolled the airwaves for more than 30 years, which made Paramount Network's withdrawal of the show's return noteworthy. That action came amid questions and protests about policing, which also prompted A&E to postpone "Live PD," a newer iteration of the ride-along idea that's one of the network's most popular series.
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