Skip to main content

CNN Entertainment

'Francesco' presents a dutiful look at Pope Francis during a time of crises

5 years 6 months ago
Provided extensive access to Pope Francis, "Francesco" is essentially a valentine to his progressive policies and the role he has played in spurring the Catholic Church to address major crises, including the abuse scandal within. There are few revelations in this feature-length documentary, arriving stateside via new streaming service Discovery+ in advance of Easter.

'The Irregulars' spins out Sherlock Holmes' sidekicks with an 'X-Files' twist

5 years 6 months ago
There have been so many variations on Sherlock Holmes that the idea of another -- especially built around teenagers -- didn't provoke much enthusiasm going in. But "The Irregulars" proves unexpectedly fun, in what amounts to a Victorian version of "The X-Files," revising the most familiar characters while introducing a major dose of the supernatural to Baker Street.

'The Mighty Ducks' plays the same old game, but that's the goal

5 years 6 months ago
Nobody was really asking for another "The Mighty Ducks" revival, but when stocking the shelves of a streaming service, recognizable titles remain the golden eggs. Enter "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers," a likable Disney+ series about a modern team of quirky underdogs, with Emilio Estevez reprising his role as an older, considerably grumpier coach.

'Invincible' takes yet another leap into the dark side of superheroes

5 years 6 months ago
Amazon already has a searing satire about out-of-control superheroes, "The Boys," which has quickly become its signature series. "Invincible," an animated show with basically the same broad outline, thus feels a tad redundant, though the opening episodes, produced very much for adults, yield some of the same visceral thrills.
Checked
4 minutes 16 seconds ago
CNN Entertainment
Google News sitemap — sections: entertainment
Subscribe to CNN Entertainment feed