Albert Finney, the Oscar-nominated British actor best known for his roles in "Annie," "Erin Brockovich" and "Tom Jones," has died after a short illness, according to representatives of his family.
Thus far 2019 is turning out to be an interesting year for TV comedies, with two edgy, worthwhile shows, Hulu's "PEN15" and TBS' "Miracle Workers," premiering in the next week, following Comedy Central's "The Other Two" and Netflix's harder-to-like "Russian Doll."
Liam Neeson was seeking to address the revenge plot of his latest movie, "Cold Pursuit," when he inexplicably waded into controversy with remarks about past racist thoughts. That only makes the fact that the film itself is pretty awful all the more unfortunate.
"What Men Want" lustily pursues the comedic aspects of its premise, but actually proves more satisfying in its quiet, bordering on sappy moments. The result is a mildly pleasant but significantly flawed vehicle for Taraji P. Henson, braving the question as to whether that's what movie-goers want.
Before Kevin Hart slated to host the Oscars (for about a day), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson claims he was the "first choice" for the gig by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Hard as it is to believe, Valentine's Day will mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which birthed a teen-led gun-control crusade. HBO marks that moment through a narrow window into it with "Song of Parkland," a half-hour documentary short that's equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking.
