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Movie review: Documentary 'The Way I See It' interesting yet calculated look at job of former White House photographer Pete Souza
Focused on former Official White House Photographer Pete Souza, director Dawn Porter's ("John Lewis: Good Trouble") documentary...
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New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay, her company honored by MacDowell
NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be honored next month by MacDowell, which is presenting its inaugural Marian...
3 countries to assess new info about 1994 ferry sinking
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The governments of Sweden, Finland and Estonia said Monday they will jointly assess what that they called “new...
'Beginning' triumphs at San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain (AP) — Georgian writer-director Dea Kulumbegashvili’s first feature film “Beginning” triumphed at Spain’s...
Armani, Ferragamo premiere short films at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — To show or not to show: Each Milan fashion house had to make a difficult decision how to reach the fashion public...
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'The Way I See It' PG-13 1:40 2 1/2 of 4 stars A picture is worth a thousand words, and thousands of pictures make a compelling...
Thursday's Sports in Brief
COLLEGE FOOTBALLA major college football season that was in peril six week ago as conferences succumbed to concerns about...
Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to Oklahoma City Museum of Art
The Final Nine Manhattan Short selections hail from nine countries: Australia, Finland, France, Iran, Israel, North Macedonia,...
Holly Hunter suits up as US prosecutor in 'The Comey Rule'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holly Hunter has been entrusted with playing an array of real-world women, from tennis great Billie Jean...
Scarlett Johansson voices support for Oklahoma state question on sentencing reform
"Avengers" actress Scarlett Johansson announced her support for State Question 805.
Extended interview and video: Oklahoma documentary series 'Killing Pain' earns regional Emmy Awards for covering opioid epidemic
September is National Recovery Month, designed to educate Americans about the life-changing impact substance use treatment and...
British Academy Film Awards change rules to boost diversity
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s film academy is shaking up its membership and its awards voting rules in a review prompted by the...
Missouri crowds amid pandemic prompt real-life 'Footloose'
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — With bars and nightclubs limiting capacity and closing early in the St. Louis area due to the...
'Killing Pain': Documentary series wins regional Emmy Awards for chronicling Oklahoma's opioid crisis
Even after almost two decades, Reggie Whitten's voice still thickens with emotion when he talks about his son, Brandon. "It's...
Actor Ryan Reynolds looking to invest in Welsh soccer club
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could be making an unlikely foray into the soccer...
Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:___Sept. 23The Guardian on new customs regulations due to...
Disney delays 'Black Widow,' Spielberg's 'West Side Story'
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. has further postponed its next mega-movies from Marvel, including “Black Widow,” while also...
Success of Ginsburg film inspires CNN look at John Lewis
NEW YORK (AP) — Indirectly, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired CNN Films' new documentary on the life...
Miranda July dreams up a con family in ‘Kajillionaire’
Miranda July doesn’t seem to have fair-weather fans. There are those who are obsessed. And there are those who don’t know who...
Tuesday Sports in Brief
MLBLOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the...
Farzaneh brothers support education, housing, other causes in central Oklahoma
MOORE — Revolution didn’t break out in Iran 40 years ago until after the Farzaneh brothers left to study architecture at the University of Oklahoma, but its effects reached around the world and lay a heavy weight on both of them. “Because of...
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Duncan native Ron Howard to direct biopic about celebrated pianist Lang Lang
The film will be lensed in China and the United States in both Mandarin and English.
Review: In July's 'Kajillionaire,' growing up a grifter
We've been blessed, of late, with excellent movies about families of grifters. There was Hirokazu Kore-eda's gloriously...
Review: Millie Bobby Brown has fun with ‘Enola Holmes’
There is a long, questionable and occasionally successful tradition of spinning off iconic literary and film characters through...
The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store
Apple TV app - Movies US charts:1. Antebellum2. Like a Boss3. RBG4. The King of Staten Island5. Irresistible (2020)6. Star Trek...
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
Top Paid iPhone Apps:1. Minecraft, Mojang2. Heads Up!, Warner Bros.3. Procreate Pocket, Savage Interactive Pty Ltd4....
New this week: 'Enola Holmes,' Public Enemy and Bonnaroo
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Review: 'Agents of Chaos,' from Russia, but not with love
Let's take a trip back in American history, but not too way back. To a time not that unfamiliar — the last presidential...
Israeli and Emirati film industries to cooperate after deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Film agencies in Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreement Monday to...
Sunday’s virtual Emmy Awards set bar high with live telecast
LOS ANGELES — The glitch at the virtual creative arts Emmy telecast was minor, but it may have provoked flashbacks for the host...
Emmy winners highlight push for social justice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday's virtual Emmy Awards to...
Partial list of Primetime Emmy Award winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Partial list of winners at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. For the complete list, visit Emmys.
The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV drama
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest from the Emmy Awards (all times PDT):8 p.m.“Succession” has taken its turn at the top.The HBO...
Chloé Zhao’s 'Nomadland' wins TIFF People's Choice Award
After picking up Venice's Golden Lion award, Chloé Zhao’s “ Nomadland " has won another prestigious honor: The Toronto...
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Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theaters
About three quarters of the country’s movie theaters are open, but Americans are not going back in significant numbers in the...
Verdict against young artists in Sudan stirs controversy
CAIRO (AP) — A Sudanese court's decision to send five young artists to prison has stirred controversy both in Sudan and abroad,...
Oops, says Emmy: 'This Is Us' actor gets award after mix-up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a virtual Emmys version of the wrong-winner Oscars gaffe, Ron Cephas Jones’ guest actor award for “This...
OKC's Rodeo Cinema honoring Chadwick Boseman and Olivia de Havilland with special screenings this weekend
In honor of the Aug. 28 death of Chadwick Boseman, Rodeo Cinema is presenting a one-night-only event screening of the 2014...
Movie review: Family drama 'The Nest' is painstakingly built but ultimately empty
Writer-director Sean Durkin exactingly constructs these potentially dynamic characters, roosts them in a new environment, but...
Jude Law, Carrie Coon on the moody marital drama ‘The Nest’
Carrie Coon so badly wanted the slow-burn familial drama “The Nest” to be made, she told its director that she’d step aside so...
Movie reviews: 'The Nest' and 'The Secrets We Keep'
'The Nest' R 1:47 2 of 4 stars Despite its painstaking construction and the avid actors inhabiting it, writer-director Sean...
WEEK AHEAD
BOWLING GREEN: The Depot in Norman hosts an outdoor screening of “The Big Lebowski” at 8 p.m. Friday on the lawn at 200 S Jones...
'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Winston Groom, the writer whose novel “Forrest Gump” was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that...
Mayor, funeral home: Winston Groom, author of 'Forrest Gump' book that became pop movie sensation, has died in Alabama
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Mayor, funeral home: Winston Groom, author of 'Forrest Gump' book that became pop movie sensation, has...
Wisconsin Democrats' 'Princess Bride' reading raises $4.3M
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats’ fundraiser centered on a star-packed live reading of “The Princess Bride” script...
With picnic baskets, Christian Siriano puts on backyard show
WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Christian Siriano, who turned his atelier into a mask-making machine, took to his Connecticut backyard...
Family-friendly films 'C.I.APE' and 'Joey and Ella' wrap principal photography in central Oklahoma
The production team used several Oklahoma locations that were first-time film locations.
Woody Allen's 'A Rainy Day in New York' to get U.S. release
NEW YORK (AP) — After being shelved for two years, Woody Allen's “A Rainy Day in New York" will finally land in U.S. theaters...
Chinese viewers pan Disney's new 'Mulan' as inauthentic
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The remake of “Mulan” struck all the right chords to be a hit in the key Chinese market. Disney cast...
With quiet humanity, Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland' makes noise
NEW YORK (AP) — What’s it like to be an international film festival sensation without hardly leaving your home? Like most...
Horrors of slavery at center of Janelle Monae's 'Antebellum'
NEW YORK (AP) — Janelle Monae says she “felt so much rage and anger” when she stepped onto a former slave plantation for the...
Review: A cross-cultural marriage hits the skids in 'Nest'
Centuries-old creaking wood floors. Dark and endless hallways. Secret doors. When the O’Hara family from suburban New York...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Review: A provocative idea that doesn’t work in 'Antebellum'
The new film “ Antebellum ” begins with a famous William Faulkner quote: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”This is a...
Review: Back roads brutality in 'The Devil all the Time'
Say what you will, Antonio Campos' “The Devil all the Time” lives up to its title. Spanning numerous generations and set across...
OKC Flix Brewhouse readying 'The Boondock Saints' FanFest
Flix FanFest events feature crafted movie parties in celebration of a fan-favorite title. Events at other Flix locations have...
Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself
NEW YORK (AP) — A biopic about Madonna has found a uniquely qualified director: Madonna, herself.Universal Pictures announced...
The top 10 movies on the Apple TV app
Apple TV app - Movies US charts:1. The 2nd2. Irresistible (2020)3. Sniper: Assassin’s End4. The King of Staten Island5. Bill &...
Watch: New 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 trailer debuts with first looks at new worlds and characters
The new clip features plenty of looks at our hero and the still-too-adorable-for-words Baby Yoda (who looks to be growing...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Norman's The Depot continues live-stream performances, offering socially distanced screening of 'The Big Lebowski'
The Depot is augmenting its physical gallery with an online gallery viewable.
AI Robots serve restaurant customers in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) —A burger shop in the South Korean capital is a bit different from typical fast food restaurants: Its...
OKC's Rodeo Cinema launches John Ford and Alfred Hitchcock free screening series
The screenings will be on Monday nights in the theater's newly renovated lobby area.
T.I. settles federal claim he pushed bogus cryptocurrency
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper and actor T.I. has settled civil charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that he helped...
UN enlists slew of celebrities for film on global issues
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations has enlisted a slew of celebrities including multi-Grammy winner Beyoncé, actor Don...
Stars reunite for 'Princess Bride' Democratic fundraiser
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For those who find it “inconceivable” for President Donald Trump to serve a second term, Wisconsin...
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Ex-sailor's film shows Mayflower II's colorful 1957 voyage
LONDON (AP) — The sea voyage that changed Peter Padfield’s life more than six decades ago started with an act of chance. In...
North American box office muted; ‘Mulan’ fizzles in China
Moviegoing audiences in North America are not rushing back to the theater just yet and “Mulan” is also faltering in its China...
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New PBS film probes construction boom on Latino workers
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Since the Great Recession, cities like Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Hobbs, New Mexico, have seen...
Regina King introduces 'One Night in Miami' to Oscars race
NEW YORK (AP) — With the smell of wildfire smoke seeping into her Los Angeles home, Regina King was getting ready for the...
Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland" wins top prize at Venice Film Fest
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, won the Golden Lion...
Indiana murder trial starts with warning of gruesome photos
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The murder trial of a southern Indiana man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts...
Pandemic chases 'Wonder Woman 1984' to Dec. 25
NEW YORK (AP) — Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan's “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its...
Q&A: David Byrne on his festival hit 'American Utopia'
NEW YORK (AP) — In a film festival season that’s been turned largely virtual, Spike Lee’s “American Utopia,” a documentary of...
Cherokee Nation Film Office offering scholarships for Oklahoma Film & TV Academy certification courses
Scholarships are offered to citizens of any federally recognized tribe with preference given to Cherokee Nation citizens...
Oklahoma City Museum of Art kicks off 'Modern Documentary Classics' film series today with 'Grey Gardens'
The museum theater is taking many COVID-19 precautions, including limiting capacity, with seats and rows blocked off between...
Movie review: Rock doc 'Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind' tells singer-songwriter's story through his songs
Writer-directors Martha Kehoe and Joan Tosoni capitalize on both Lightfoot's blunt honesty and legendary song catalog, creating...
Oklahoma Film & TV Academy begins classes, launches 'Film Crew 101' podcast
After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down productions in Oklahoma in spring, work on various movie and TV projects began ramping...
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"Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind" Not rated 1:31 3 1/2 of 4 stars In the opening scenes of the engrossing...
Academy Museum details plan for inaugural Miyazaki exhibit
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is finally opening its doors in Los Angeles in April with an exhibit celebrating the...
Hollywood's inclusion problems still run deep, study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — As Hollywood searches for a response to the reckoning brought on by the death of George Floyd and the Academy...
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK (AP) — TENNISSerena Williams pulled out another three-setter to reach the semifinals in an 11th consecutive U.S. Open...
Review: A breakthrough in 'Broken Hearts Gallery'
The 25-year-old Australian actress Geraldine Viswanathan, having already stolen movies left and right, more straightforwardly...
Oscars diversity criteria 'not about exclusion' say leaders
Any change to the Oscars is going get people talking, so the leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences were...
Review: ‘Unpregnant” is a teen road movie with personality
Films dealing with reproductive rights don’t often announce it in the title. But “ Unpregnant ” is not a by-the-numbers entry...
Ann Hui wins lifetime achievement award at Venice festival
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Hong Kong director Ann Hui paid tribute to her home city as she received a lifetime achievement award from...
Video: Oklahoma-filmed horror Western 'The Pale Door' released on streaming, out soon on DVD and Blu-ray
Oklahoma locations featured in "The Pale Door" include the Snake River Junction Old West outpost in Bray; the Oklahoma Railway...
Iranian director calls Venice premiere 'like a new life'
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Restricted travel, quarantine and positive COVID-19 tests meant that Majid Majidi’s appearance at the...
Oscars set inclusion standards for best picture category
In an historic move, the Oscars are raising the inclusion bar for best picture nominees starting with the 96th Academy Awards...
Netflix film dissects a technology-driven 'social dilemma'
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — A new Netflix documentary is setting out to expose technology’s corrosive effects on society during a...
Digital and drive-in, film festivals try to salvage a season
NEW YORK (AP) — This is normally the time of year when flashy premieres march down red carpets and proclamations of Oscar buzz...
The week Harry Belafonte took over TV is subject of new doc
NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte made history in early 1968. But it was lost to history.While the Vietnam War was raging and...
Review: Put down that phone, urges doc 'The Social Dilemma'
“The Social Dilemma” is the first film you'll watch and immediately want to toss your smartphone into the garbage can. And then...
Submissions open today for OKC's deadCenter Film Festival 2021
More than 1,600 films were submitted from Oklahoma and around the world for deadCenter 2020, and 140 were selected for official...
Czech Oscar winning director Jiri Menzel dies at age 82
PRAGUE (AP) — Jiri Menzel, a Czech director whose 1966 movie “Closely Watched Trains” won the Academy Award for the best...
Another Marx (his daughter) gets Venice Film Fest spotlight
VENICE (AP) — There’s been a lot of talk about gender parity, feminism and equality at the Venice Film Festival this year, with...
'Tenet' tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters
NEW YORK (AP) — In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” brought in an estimated...
Oscar winner Ron Howard establishes OU drama scholarship in memory of his parents
NORMAN — Academy Award-winning filmmaker and Duncan native Ron Howard is taking action to help aspiring actors with small-town...
Influencer culture skewered in Gia Coppola film at Venice
VENICE (AP) — Coronavirus lockdowns have kept most U.S. filmmakers and actors away from the Venice Film Festival, but Gia...
Quarantine a small price to pay for Australian in Venice
VENICE (AP) — Roderick MacKay had to get government approval to leave Australia, spent two weeks in preventive coronavirus...
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Elizabeth Debicki rises to the challenge in ‘Tenet’
It was Christopher Nolan’s producer and wife, Emma Thomas, who suggested he watch Steve McQueen’s “Widows” and take a look at...
Movie review: Werner Herzog pays striking homage to late friend in globe-trotting documentary 'Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin'
Since this is Werner Herzog we're talking about, it's less a straightforward biography than a planet-spanning homage to...
Ron Howard establishes University of Oklahoma drama scholarship for rural students in memory of his parents
“Our mom and dad were from small-town, rural America,” Ron Howard said in a statement. “Their ability to afford to be the first...
'I Am Greta' gives fuller portrait of teen climate activist
VENICE (AP) — A documentary on teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, making its premiere Friday at the Venice Film Festival,...
From Venice, a plea to reopen movie theaters shut by virus
VENICE (AP) — Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has joined a chorus of voices at the Venice Film Festival urging the reopening...
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'Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin' Not rated 1:25 3 of 4 stars Iconic filmmaker Werner Herzog offers a globe-trotting...
Baseball biopic '42' returns to movie theaters in memory of Chadwick Boseman
The sports biopic will play at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins and other chains. AMC will show "42" at 300 of its locations,...
Watch: Kristin Chenoweth talks Oklahoma coronavirus experience, sparkly shoes and upcoming Netflix movie 'Holidate' on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'
Chenoweth was due to tour extensively this year in support of her new album "For the Girls," which she released last fall, but...
Extras sought for TV pilot 'Reservation Dogs' and Ronald Reagan biopic, both filming in Oklahoma
The biopic will star Dennis Quaid (who previously worked in Oklahoma on "I Can Only Imagine") as Ronald Reagan and co-star Jon...
Bears coach Matt Nagy Expects Decision Soon on Starting QB
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy and his assistant coaches will put on a few pots of coffee and work into...
'The Batman' shoot suspended after positive COVID-19 test
A person working on “The Batman” production has tested positive for COVID-19 and the U.K shoot has been temporarily suspended.A...
Long-awaited Flix Brewhouse opens in OKC
The eagerly anticipated first Oklahoma location in the burgeoning Texas cinema chain opened Wednesday - in time to show...
After a long slumber, U.S. cinemas awaken on pivotal weekend
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — With the previews about to start, a trickle of masked moviegoers made their way into one of the first...
Review: Live-action ‘Mulan’ is gorgeous but short on magic
Out of all of Disney’s animated films, “ Mulan ” was the one that made the most sense as a live-action remake. Not that there...
Show time: Flix Brewhouse finally opens long-awaited first Oklahoma dine-in cinema and microbrewery
As Alex Winter's Bill S. Preston, Esquire, and Keanu Reeves' Ted Theodore Logan made merry on the new big screen, servers...
'The Disciple' returns India to Venice film fest competition
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A film about a classical musician’s struggle to balance his career dreams and life in contemporary...
What’s bigger than an event film? ‘Tenet’ might just be
Christopher Nolan movies are always events.Larger-than-life, action-packed, ideas-driven and (mostly) original, they're created...
Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo and Josh Hartnett starring in Oklahoma filmmaker John Swab's new feature 'Ida Red,' now filming in Tulsa
The production hired 40 local crew members and 10 local cast members to be in the film.
Review: New doc chronicles chilling tale of Pepe the Frog
“I didn’t even know what a meme was,” confesses cartoonist Matt Furie in the documentary “Feels Good Man,” demonstrating just...
Venice opens 'miraculous' film festival, but veterans lament
VENICE (AP) — The beachfront terrace at the Excelsior Hotel, usually hopping with movie industry VIPs and minor celebrities, is...
Review: Charlie Kaufman's 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things'
“I try to imbue my work with a sort of interiority,” says Lucy (Jessie Buckley), the artists-physics student-girlfriend of...
John David Washington cements his stardom in ‘Tenet’
Christopher Nolan only casts movie stars as his leading men. From Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Jackman to Christian Bale and...
Jamal Khashoggi doc 'The Dissident' finds distribution
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Fogel's Jamal Khashoggi documentary “The Dissident" made one of the biggest splashes at the Sundance Film...
Blanchett on Venice, virus and why lessons weren't learned
VENICE (AP) — Australian actress Cate Blanchett said Wednesday she is baffled that other countries didn’t learn from Italy’s...
'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin to 'Dancing With the Stars'
Like all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to “Dancing With the Stars.”The reality TV star who became a pop culture...
Opening date announced for new OKC Flix Brewhouse location
The first movie shown at the theater will be Christopher Nolan’s ("Batman Begins," "Inception") newest high-concept...
Female directors close to parity at Venice Film Festival
A spot in competition at the Venice Film Festival can launch careers and Oscar winners, but in recent years, films directed by...
Indie film '90 Feet From Home,' starring Oklahoma actor Adam Hampton, released on DVD
Eric Roberts ("The Dark Knight"), Allie DeBerry ("A.N.T. Farm"), Steven Michael Quezada ("Breaking Bad") and Dean Cain ("Lois &...
Florida DJ found dead less than month after rape charge
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — South Florida DJ and music producer Erick Morillo was found dead at his home Tuesday morning, weeks...
Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens
VENICE (AP) — Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the...
From Dash to Coppola, highlights from TCM's Women Make Film
Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle pick some programming highlights from Turner Classic Movies'...
TCM shines a spotlight on female directors and their art
Women have been making great films since the silent era, although you might not know it to look at a list of the best films of...
20 new sexual assault counts filed against adult film actor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged Monday with 20 new counts of rape or sexual assault involving 12...
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Legacy of Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling lives on in Cherokee-language programs, films, cartoon and more
Although most of the festivities for this year's Cherokee National Holiday have moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
New this week: 'Mulan,' Billy Ocean music, 'Transplant'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
CBS Sports examines racism with 'Portraits in Black'
CBS Sports will devote five hours of programming Sunday to examining racism in sports.The block of programming titled...
Principal photography begins in OKC area on thriller 'Cheer for Your Life'
The film is the second project this team has produced in Oklahoma since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S.
'Tenet' launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — The first wave of big new movies released since the beginning of the pandemic, including Christopher Nolan's...
Canals, carpets and kisses: Fun moments from Venice festival
VENICE, Italy (AP) — It starts with a boat ride in, and for the lucky few, ends with a kiss on the side of the trophy.The...
Obama, Johansson and more react to death of Chadwick Boseman
NEW YORK (AP) — “Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right...
Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul’s dancing shoes,...
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chadwick Boseman, who played Black American icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown with searing intensity...
Mexican comic Manuel "El Loco" Valdés dies at 89
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican comic actor Manuel Valdés, known by his nickname “El Loco” or “The Crazy One”, has died at the age...
Patrol: Tesla Autopilot driver was watching movie, crashed
ZEBULON, N.C. (AP) — A Tesla driver, whose car was on Autopilot mode, was watching a movie on his phone when he crashed into a...
Movie review: Innovative biopic 'Tesla' needs more electricity
Fittingly, writer-director Michael Almereyda tries to channel some much-needed energy into the formulaic film format with...
Movie review: 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' adapts Charles Dickens with warmth and whimsy
Director Armando Iannucci and writer Simon Blackwell (Emmy winners for the HBO satire series "Veep" and Oscar nominees for the...
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'The Personal History of David Copperfield' PG 1:59 3 of 4 stars Charles Dickens' often-adapted masterwork gets a warm and...
Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times
I went in fresh to “Tenet.” I didn’t have any real sense of the plot, yes, but it's more that it had been some five months...
Lasting legacy: Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling remembered as tribe continues fight to preserve its language
From classrooms and cartoons to social media and movies, the fight to preserve the Cherokee Nation's language is continuing...
Moana's voice, Auliʻi Cravalho takes the next step
Auliʻi Cravalho’s life changed forever at age 14 when she was cast as the voice of Disney’s “Moana.” The Hawaiian native loved...
Miranda Patton named new director of operations for OKC's deadCenter Film
The Oklahoma City-based nonprofit is currently operating with an all-female full-time staff.
Review: In 'Copperfield,' Iannucci brings Dickens to life
It's not hard to draw a straight line from Charles Dickens to Armando Iannucci. In each there's a passion for human frailty and...
Review: A madcap journey in crude but sweet ‘Get Duked!’
“The Most Dangerous Game” meets modern U.K. delinquent culture in the raucous indie black comedy “ Get Duked!.” Packed with...
German police alerted to shots, find sleeping man and TV
BERLIN (AP) — German police called to the scene of a suspected shooting found a man who had fallen asleep with an action film...
Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others
Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She...
Biden campaign 'flooding the zone' with celebrity backers
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Poised over the piano, Carole King was set to play “I Feel the Earth Move” during a recent virtual...
Polanski's request to restore film academy membership denied
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Tuesday denied Roman Polanski's request to restore his membership in the organization that...
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Apple TV app - Movies US charts:1. The Silencing2. The Tax Collector3. Fantasy Island (Unrated Edition)4. Tesla5. The...
20 years later, ‘Bring It On’ still gets the cheers
No one expected “Bring It On” to win its opening weekend. The Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union teen cheerleading comedy was...
GOP convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump's leadership,...
Paralympic documentary: 'None of the bodies look the same'
TOKYO (AP) — Matt Stutzman was born without arms — just stumps at the shoulders. Ellie Cole's right leg was amputated when she...
New this week: Surfing dolphins and 'Love Island' return
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Asia Today: South Korea sees 11th day of 3-digit increases
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea counted its 11th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases Monday and...
Canton, Oklahoma, is home to vintage movie poster company
As I travel the state and meet people who just moved here or are visiting, they sometimes ask questions such as, “What are some...
Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Ridley will write the new Batman comic series with plans of the Dark Knight being a person of color.The...
Film shows trailblazing Black female editor, VP candidate
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Kamala Harris made history last week by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated to run for vice...
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Oklahoma-made women's arm wrestling comedy 'Golden Arm' to be released in theaters
"Golden Arm" was scheduled to have its world premiere in March at the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin,...
Feature film 'Impropriety' begins principal photography in OKC area
“Impropriety” is being produced by Anoop Rangi and directed by Nadeem Soumah who have collaborated on several previous...
The Latest: S Korea orders nationwide pandemic restrictions
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is banning large gatherings, shutting nightspots and churches and removing fans from...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Harkins Theatre announces reopening plans for OKC location
As a special bonus, Nolan's highly anticipated new film "Tenet" will open with special early access screenings beginning Aug. 31.
Weinstein seeks to pursue arbitration over firing
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Disgraced Hollywood film mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is asking a bankruptcy judge in...
Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols
As movie theaters come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess...
Movie review: Russian creature feature 'Sputnik' creates out-of-this-world horror suspense
Cannily realizing that space creature features are a known cinematic quantity these days, writers Oleg Malovichko and Andrei...
Movie review: Grim and gruesome thriller 'Unhinged' fails to thrill
Beefy and glowering, Crowe eagerly chews scenery as The Man, fueling the film purely on his intensity, and to her credit,...
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'Unhinged' R 1:30 1 1/2 of 4 stars With major cinema chains finally reopening after their five-month closure due to the...
Week Ahead for Aug. 21
ALL’S FAIR: Get your favorite fair foods at the Oklahoma State Fair’s Fair Food To-Go event, at noon Friday through Sunday at...
The Latest: Virus spike in S Korea capital may be spreading
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 324 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single day total since early March...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Cinemark Theatres reopening to moviegoers
Face masks are required in Cinemark Theatres except when eating and drinking in the auditoriums.
After 5 months, AMC Theaters reopens its doors, cautiously
WEST HOMESTEAD, Pa (AP) — The doors to the AMC Waterfront 22 were locked. They had been for five months, along with most indoor...
Venice Film Festival to require face masks during screenings
ROME (AP) — The Venice Film Festival, the first major in-person cinema showcase of the COVID-19 era, is requiring participants...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Regal Theatres in OKC metro begin reopening
Safety protocols Regal Theatres are implementing for the reopening include required masks for patrons and staff, greeters to...
Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity
Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion...
Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan play geniuses in ‘Tesla’
NEW YORK (AP) — Ethan Hawke has portrayed several real people in recent years, including musician Chet Baker and abolitionist...
Netflix announces cast for 'Pinocchio' animated musical film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The cast for Netflix’s new “Pinocchio” film has been chosen.The streaming service announced Wednesday that...
Review: 'Unhinged' is no reason to return to a movie theater
“We hope you are as excited as we are,” goes the promotional email from the studio, “about bringing the beloved pastime of...
Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's 'Tiger King' closes
Wynnewood zoo owner Jeff Lowe writes on Facebook that he's forfeiting his United States Department of Agriculture exhibitors...
Review: ‘The 24th’ is a sobering history lesson for today
On Aug. 23, 1917, four months after the U.S. had entered World War I, the all-Black 3rd battalion of the U.S. Army’s 24th...
Watch: Trailer released for Cherokee language animated series 'Inage’i,' drive-in premiere announced
“Inage’i” follows the adventures of four animal friends who live together in the forests of Turtle Island. Iga Daya’i, the...
OKC's Rodeo Cinema launching silent film series with live organ accompaniment
Called "Silents Please," the new series will bring classic silent films, accompanied by live organ music, to the Stockyards...
Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows
NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking...
Feature film 'Tenkiller' completes production in Oklahoma
The film began principal photography in Tahlequah on July 6 and employed an all-Oklahoma crew over the course of 20 days.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art presenting film series 'Beatles, Dylan, Stones: Essential Rock Cinema'
The three-film series is slated for Friday through Sunday in the museum's Noble Theater.
'Chariots of Fire' star Ben Cross dies after short illness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Cross, an actor who starred in the Academy Award-winning film “Chariots of Fire” and “Star Trek,” has...
Cindy McCain details husband's friendship with Biden for DNC
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Cindy McCain is going to bat for Joe Biden, lending her voice to a video set to air during Tuesday...
‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities
Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” a few days early. Warner Bros. on Tuesday said that it...
Artists, academics defend LGBT rights in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Dozens of authors, artists and scholars — including writer Margaret Atwood and film directors Pedro...
Video: Oklahoma-made action film 'Robot Riot' released on DVD and digital
Starring Ryan Merriman, Sarah J. Bartholomew, Cait Brasel and Jamie Costa, "Robot Riot" centers on unconscious soldiers who are...
Review: An animal-rights parable in 'The One and Only Ivan'
A sweet if sleepy adaptation of Katherine Applegate’s 2012 children’s book, Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan” is a...
Video: Oklahoma film 'You People' out today via streaming and DVD
First-time filmmaker Laron Chapman, of Oklahoma City, earned Best Oklahoma Film at the 2018 deadCenter Film Festival for "You...
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OKC's Rodeo Cinema to celebrate second anniversary with special screening and Q&A of Mickey Reece's new film 'Climate of the Hunter'
Reece lensed "Climate of the Hunter" last year in the Newcastle native's home state. It was shot on location in secluded cabins...
2019 Leadership Quadrant of Thin Film Solar PV Module Suppliers - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 18, 2020--The "Leadership Quadrant of Thin Film Solar PV Module Suppliers - 2019" report has been...
Oklahoma-filmed family drama 'Minari' to open France's Deauville American Film Festival
"Minari," which wrapped production last fall in Tulsa, was the big winner at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, earning both the...
'Owl House' bisexual character is a Disney TV series rarity
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creator of Disney Channel's “The Owl House” is lauding the company for featuring a LGBTQ teenager on the...
Slams, not dunks: WWE replaces the NBA at one Florida arena
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pro wrestling is replacing pro basketball at the Florida arena that is home to the Orlando Magic, at least...
OKC artist Marilyn Artus to sew on the final stripe of 'Her Flag' Tuesday, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Proposed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
With travel limited, Hollywood looks to 'game changer' tech
NEW YORK (AP) — New LED video wall technology used in making last year’s “The Lion King” and “The Mandalorian” series could...
In 'The 24th,' police brutality and unrest, 103 years ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The sole photograph related to the Houston Riot of 1917 shows 64 Black soldiers sitting with arms folded and...
New this week: Tim McGraw music, Democrats meet & 'The 24th'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Review: 'Tesla,' with Ethan Hawke, is low on electricity
Before it was possible to buy “a Tesla" and probably since, Nikola Tesla has been chronically underappreciated. Wider...
"The Secret" author Rhonda Byrne has new release in November
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of the million-selling self-help book “The Secret” is aiming even higher with her next work.Rhonda...
Top 10 classic summer movie picks to beat the heat
Summer is a special season for film, and not just because it is when studios trot out their loudest, most expensive fare....
Movie reviews
'Summerland' Not rated, 100 minutes, 3 of 4 stars "Summerland" might look like something you've seen before: A scenic story...
Review: Netflix's 'Project Power' flexes its muscles nicely
Imagine taking a little pill that could make you strong and vibrant, one that basically unlocks your yearning potential. No,...
Mexico City reopens movie theaters to sparse crowds
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The few, the brave — those were the people returning this week to movie theaters in Mexico City that had...
Spicoli to the rescue with 'Fast Times' virtual benefit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spicoli is making a virtual return to Ridgemont High to raise money for a pair of non-profit groups.Sean...
MLB to honor Negro Leagues centennial with patches Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — All major league players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear a patch on Sunday to celebrate the 100th...
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm
NEW YORK (AP) — Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document...
A largely virtual New York Film Festival unveils lineup
NEW YORK (AP) — This year's New York Film Festival will be held largely virtually and in outdoor screenings, organizers said...
Stephenie Meyer says more 'Twilight' books are planned
NEW YORK (AP) — There is still plenty of life in Stephenie Meyer's “Twilight Saga.”Meyer is planning at least two more books in...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: AMC Theatres announce OKC and Tulsa reopening
AMC is planning to open more than 100 theaters on Aug. 20, with additional theaters to follow during the next two weeks. To...
AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening
NEW YORK (AP) — AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket...
#ThrowbackThursday: 'Oklahoma!' comes home in 1956
We are running a #ThrowbackThursday image each week, showcasing Oklahoma’s history. Be sure to follow us on Twitter...
Bob Woodward's new Trump book, 'Rage,' due out next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veteran Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward's new book about President Donald Trump is titled “Rage” and...
Film Review: A teenage political experiment in ‘Boys State’
Teenage political junkies at a leadership conference doesn’t seem like the most riveting subject matter for a documentary. As a...
36-year-old daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch dies
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.Hilary...
AP-Apple-Movies-Top-10
Apple TV app - Movies US charts:1. The Tax Collector2. Capone3. The Outpost4. Made In Italy5. The Secret: Dare to Dream6. The...
Sharon Stone writes memoir that doesn't 'pull any punches'
NEW YORK (AP) — Sharon Stone has taken on a new, real-life role — memoir writer.“I have learned to forgive the unforgivable,"...
The Latest: Confirmed coronavirus cases reach 20 million
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The confirmed number of coronavirus cases in the world has reached 20 million. That’s according to the tally...
Fiat Chrysler calls GM's bribery allegations 'preposterous'
DETROIT (AP) — Allegations by General Motors that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles bribed union officials are “preposterous” and read...
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center planning epic live-stream reading of 'The Odyssey' with Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Coyote, Feist and more
In partnership with the Kirkpatrick Foundation, Oklahoma Contemporary will live-stream a six-day reading series of Emily...
Kelli O'Hara and Renee Fleming to star in Metropolitan Opera's production of 'The Hours'
"The Hours" was previously adapted for the screen, with the 2002 film of the same name garnering nine Academy Award...
Will Forte to bring parody 'MacGruber' to Peacock service
NEW YORK (AP) — “MacGruber,” a parody skit on “Saturday Night Live” that became a movie, is coming back to the small screen.The...
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Antonio Banderas says he's tested positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Antonio Banderas says he's tested positive for COVID-19 and is celebrating his 60th birthday in quarantine.The...
New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
'Don't shut up!' Film spotlights Filipino journalist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maria Ressa says she didn’t take Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte seriously when he declared four years...
Reimagining ‘The Secret Garden’ for a new generation
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s children’s classic “ The Secret Garden ” has been adapted into several films, television series and...
Video: Happy birthday to Oklahoma native BJ Thomas, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his hit 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head'
A five-time Grammy Award winner and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, BJ Thomas has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide with...
Report: Martin Scorsese hopes to begin filming 'Killers of the Flower Moon' in Oklahoma in early 2021
Citing an update that Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear gave to the 7th Osage Nation Congress this week, the Osage News'...
Movie review: Stunning sights and surprising sounds free the restrained drama 'Out Stealing Horses'
Adapted from Oslo-born author Per Petterson's 2003 novel of the same name ("Ut og stjæle hester" in the original Norwegian),...
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'Out Stealing Horses' Not rated 2:03 3 of 4 stars With Norwegian writer-director Hans Petter Moland's "Out Stealing Horses,"...
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City to continue Summer Movie Series with 'Up'
The event is free, but participants must register.
Review: A superb Rylance lifts up languorous 'Barbarians'
Watching Mark Rylance play a man of basic decency getting swallowed up by an evil world — and a sadistic Johnny Depp — in...
Walmart launching free drive-in movies series
The new series will be offered at 160 Walmart stores nationwide.
For Liam Neeson and son, ‘Made in Italy’ was a family affair
When Liam Neeson sits down with a script, he usually knows within five pages whether he wants to do it. He calls it his “cup of...
McCartney appointed AP's entertainment & lifestyles editor
Anthony McCartney, The Associated Press' West Coast entertainment editor who as a reporter covered the legal aftermath of...
Review: A low-key 'Secret Garden' that still blooms
For more than a century, Frances Hodgson Burnett's “The Secret Garden," first published in 1911, has endured. It remains one of...
Disney to release 'Mulan' on streaming service, for a price
“Mulan” is no longer headed for a major theatrical release. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will debut its live-action...
Review: A sweet fable in Seth Rogen’s ‘An American Pickle’
The funniest part of “ An American Pickle ” isn’t even really in the movie. It’s a little scene in the middle of the credits in...
Global Thin Film & Printed Battery Markets, Outlook to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 4, 2020--The "Thin Film & Printed Battery Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive...
Interview: Adam Hampton, Ryan Merriman, Peter Greene and Hayley McFarland to star in Oklahoma crime thriller 'Out of Exile'
"Out of Exile" follows Gabriel Russell (Hampton), a recently paroled thief who tries to balance his life and mend a troubled...
Watch: Oklahoma Native American artist Brent Learned collaborates on first music video for Redbone's 1970s hit 'Come and Get Your Love'
The irresistibly catchy song was prominently featured in the 2014 Marvel Studios blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy."
Video: Timely comedy 'Five Women in the End,' starring and produced by Oklahoma native Tiffany Montgomery, to make streaming debut Tuesday
An Oklahoma native, Montgomery grew up in Choctaw and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor of fine...
OKC's Rodeo Cinema launching IFC Mondays film series tonight
The series will start at 8 tonight with writer-director Jennifer Kent's 2014 horror thriller "The Babadook."
This year, Harvest Crusade takes shape as a cinematic event
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Every year in August, tens of thousands of people fill the seats of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, not for...
New this week: Luke Bryan, Jeff Foxworthy and 2 Seth Rogens
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
"Blood in the Water:" War in the 1956 Olympic pool
Quentin Tarantino called a documentary film about it “the best untold story ever.” Even allowing for the famed director's...
Steve McQueen sets 3 premieres at New York Film Festival
Three original films by Oscar-winner Steve McQueen will debut at the New York Film Festival this year, organizers said Monday....
Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon' and 'Natural' actor, dies at 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought...
Review: Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ is supreme Black art
King Beyoncé’s new film takes you on a journey of Black art, music, history and fashion as the superstar transports you to...
Movie review: French film stars Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche shine in 'The Truth'
"The Truth" allows a chance to see two of France's leading ladies light up the screen together.
Movie review: Powerful performances hit hard in Irish crime drama 'The Shadow of Violence'
Although Joe Murtagh's ("American Animals") somewhat derivative script follows the familiar footwork of the typical two-bit...
Alan Parker, director of "Midnight Express," dies at 76
LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker Alan Parker, one of Britain's most successful directors whose movies included “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight...
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'The Truth' PG 1:46 3 1/2 of 4 stars Luminescent French film stars Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche veritably incandesce...
In an upside-down summer, 'Jaws,' 'E.T.' are hits again
NEW YORK (AP) — When historians look back on the top films at the box office in the summer of 2020, they may feel like they’ve...
Toronto sets lineup, Regina King to debut Muhammad Ali film
NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday unveiled a lineup bearing little in common with its normal...
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Bent Fabric, Danish Grammy-winning composer, dies at 95
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish Grammy award-winning composer and pianist Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, known internationally as...
Sarajevo's landmark hotel faces hard times amid pandemic
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The bright yellow Hotel Holiday in downtown Sarajevo has seen good times and bad times in...
Glenda Jackson film to launch PBS' 'Masterpiece' anniversary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Acclaimed actress Glenda Jackson will launch the 50th season of PBS’ “Masterpiece” drama showcase next...
'Little House' author's life, times examined in PBS film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new documentary about the life and work of “Little House on the Prairie” author Laura Ingalls Wilder puts...
Review: 'The Fight' documents the ACLU in the age of Trump
“The Fight,” Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman and Eli Despress’ documentary about the American Civil Liberties Union, opens with...
Facts and Figures about the 72nd Emmy Awards nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Notable facts and figures from Tuesday’s nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards:___‘WATCHMEN’ SOARS BUT...
Review: A sweet tearjerker in WWII film ‘Summerland’
“ Summerland ” might look like something you’ve seen before: A scenic story about a schoolchild who must leave London during...
Several Oklahomans win 2020 Heartland Chapter Emmy Awards
The OKC Thunder's animated Paul George short film "Growing Up George," which premiered at the 2019 deadCenter Film Festival,...
Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nods
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winners including Pharrell Williams, the Beastie Boys and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor have a chance of...
Nomination surprises: 'The Mandalorian,' Quibi get Emmy love
NEW YORK (AP) — The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises.THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS...
AMC, Universal agree to shrink theatrical window to 17 days
NEW YORK (AP) — In a sign of how the pandemic is remaking Hollywood traditions, AMC Theatres and Universal Studios on Tuesday...
Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars such as Kerry Washington, Christina Applegate and Rachel Brosnahan have expressed excitement after...
Pippen downplays rift with Jordan in wake of 'Last Dance'
Scottie Pippen says he’s talked with Michael Jordan since “The Last Dance” documentary aired in the spring and downplayed any...
Venice Film Festival unveils selections for September fete
The American frontier drama “The World to Come,” the Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren comedy-drama “The Duke,” Gia Coppola’s...
Partial list of Emmy nominees in top categories
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Partial list of nominees for the annual prime-time Emmy Awards, announced Tuesday by the Academy of...
Paris Olympics in 1924 set stage for Hollywood endings
There was a soon-to-be Hollywood star in the pool, and a soon-to-be Hollywood ending on the track at the 1924 Paris...
Oklahoma filmmaker Mickey Reese's 'Climate of the Hunter' to play virtual Fantasia Fest, Atlanta Film Festival
The script “Climate of the Hunter” was written by Reece and John Selvidge, the latter of whom co-wrote the script for Reece’s...
Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland' to premiere across fall festivals
NEW YORK (AP) — Chloe Zhao's “Nomadland,” starring Frances McDormand, will premiere across the major fall film festivals in an...
'Tenet' to open internationally first, in US a week later
NEW YORK (AP) — In the latest plan for Hollywood’s hopeful return to moviegoing during the pandemic, Warner Bros. will release...
Review: Jon Land channels James Bond with new thriller
“Strong from the Heart,” by Jon Land (Forge)Fans of Jon Land’s thrillers featuring fifth-generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong...
Death of young actor fuels debate on nepotism in Bollywood
NEW DELHI (AP) — The entertainment capital of India may be reeling under the coronavirus onslaught, but its celebrity...
Actor John Saxon dies; 'Enter the Dragon' among many roles
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in...
Olivia de Havilland embodied old Hollywood, and shook it up
NEW YORK (AP) — She was one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars and determined off-screen fighters. No one was better suited...
Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
PARIS (AP) — Olivia de Havilland, the doe-eyed actress beloved to millions as the sainted Melanie Wilkes of “Gone With the...
OSU-OKC launches summer movie series
The Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City campus will host a summer movie series starting on Aug. 1. Other family-friendly...
Beijing partly reopens movie theaters as virus declines
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing partially reopened movie theaters Friday as the threat from the coronavirus continues to recede in...
IOC apologizes, deletes tweet about 1936 Berlin Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC apologized on Friday and deleted a Twitter message which some saw as celebrating Nazi Germany’s hosting...
OKC's Kingdom Media Club continues 'Okie Summer Movie Series' with 'Back to the Future' 35th anniversary screening
Prior to the screening, the event will feature a discussion with respected gaffer and Oklahoma native Steve Mathis, who will be...
Review: Another dull go-around with ‘The Kissing Booth 2’
We all like bad movies when we’re young and sometimes we like good movies for the wrong reasons. I can pretend my 11-year-old...
Malaysia affirms social media users exempt from license rule
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia made an embarrassing U-turn on Friday after a minister sparked a furor over his...
Movie theaters implore studios: Release the blockbusters
NEW YORK (AP) — A long time ago in a pre-COVID universe far, far away, blockbusters opened around the globe simultaneously or...
Singer-actors Demi Lovato, Max Ehrich are engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-actors Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich are engaged.The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday,...
Review: A Marie Curie biopic in 'Radioactive'
It was dirty work, Marie and Pierre Curie's discovery of radium and polonium. To investigate uranium at their Paris laboratory,...
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Review: Don't watch 'The Rental' from an Airbnb, just saying
To the list of established movie genres, we must now add another: the Airbnb horror film. Wait! A sub-genre: The pandemic-era...
US-Apple-Movies-Top-10
Apple TV app - Movies US charts:1. The Outpost2. Trolls World Tour3. Arkansas4. Archive5. Relic6. Lucy7. Knives Out8. 19179....
Video: Patricia Heaton talks about making a movie in OKC while promoting her new book on 'Today' and 'Good Morning America'
In 2001, Heaton co-founded FourBoys Films, a production company which she runs with her husband. The company produced the Sony...
Spike Lee doc of David Byrne's Broadway show to open TIFF
NEW YORK (AP) — The 45th Toronto International Film Festival will be a much diminished event this year due to the coronavirus...
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' delayed indefinitely by virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan's “Tenet,” which had hoped to herald Hollywood's return to big theatrical releases, has yet...
Man who inspired 'White Boy Rick' released from custody
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area man whose decades in prison for drug dealing and work as an FBI informant inspired the movie...
New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMX
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Some Chinese cities reopen cinemas as virus threat recedes
BEIJING (AP) — China is going back to the movies.Following months of closure, limited numbers of movie goers were allowed back...
Umpire Rick Reed, who worked 1991 World Series, dies at 70
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Reed, whose career as a big league umpire spanned three decades and included the classic 1991 World Series...
Ada's McSwain Theatre marking 100th birthday with virtual celebration tonight
KCNP Chickasaw community radio will also be broadcasting the show in the Ada area on 89.5 FM, in the Dickson/Ardmore areas on...
Film tracks Rulon Gardner's highs, lows in years since gold
Rulon Gardner is living a quiet life, just the way he likes it.He is 48 now, sells insurance and has a second job coaching...
Phyllis Somerville, actor of stage and screen, dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Phyllis Somerville, an actor with a lengthy career of roles in film, television and Broadway productions, has...
Video: Oklahoma time-travel horror film 'Shifter' secures distribution and streaming release
"Shifter," is a time-travel thriller about an isolated woman Theresa (Nicole Fancher) who experiences ghastly side effects...
Movie review: Scottish coming-of-age tale 'Beats' is a tuneful tribute to friendship and rave music
Director Brian Welsh lensed "Beats" in black and white - in the proud '90s indie film tradition - with well-played splashes of...
Movie review: Shannon Murphy's feature film directorial debut 'Babyteeth' leaves a mark by avoiding timeworn tropes
Written by first-time screenwriter Rita Kalnejais, the Australian independent film avoids most of the trite and timeworn tropes...
Rome renames music hall after Oscar-winner Ennio Morricone
ROME (AP) — Rome’s city council voted on Friday to rename one of its concert halls after Oscar-winning composer Ennio...
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'Beats' Not rated 1:41 3 1/2 of 4 stars The power of friendship and music forcefully shines through the gritty coming-of-age...
Week Ahead
WHAT’S UP, DOC: A World War II-era B-29 Superfortress aircraft known as Doc will conduct flights at 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday and...
Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major studios, according...
Review: 'Fatal Attraction' in 2020 is called 'Fatal Affair'
If you're of a certain age, much of the new Netflix thriller “Fatal Affair” will be very familiar. That's because it's really...
Review: 'Painted Bird' brings a disputed novel to grim life
Václav Marhoul’s “The Painted Bird” begins with utter bleakness but over the course of its 169-minute running time, keeps...
Casting Crowns Drive-In Theater Tour coming to Oklahoma this week
All dates on the Drive-In Theater Tour will comply with local guidelines related to COVID-19, according to a news release.
Michael B. Jordan wants you to view a drive-in movie, on him
NEW YORK (AP) — For Michael B. Jordan, timing is everything. So when the SAG award winner marched in a Los Angeles Black Lives...
Review: Handsome, broken Aussies connect in ‘Dirt Music’
Everyone is sad in the Australian indie “ Dirt Music,” a sprawling story about a small fishing town, an affair and the dark...
Telluride Film Festival canceled due to pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The Telluride Film Festival, the annual film retreat held in the Colorado mountains and one of the fall movie...
Toby Keith remembers one-time co-star Kelly Preston
Preston, who also appeared in the films "Jerry Maguire," "Twins," "Sky High," "What a Girl Wants" and "For Love of the Game,"...
Photos and video: Vince Gill performs at Charlie Daniels' funeral
Gill played his lovely ode "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and the patriotic classic "America the Beautiful" in homage to his...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: ShowBiz Cinemas temporarily closes locations again, including Edmond theater
Deadline reported this morning that "Tenet," the anticipated Christopher Nolan epic expected to launch Hollywood’s long-delayed...
New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunited
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Preston, who played dramatic and comic foil to actors ranging from Tom Cruise in “Jerry Maguire” to...
Oklahomans memorialize Italian film composer Ennio Morricone
Over his 60-year career, Morricone produced more than 400 original scores for a wide range of feature films, including the...
Asia Today: No masks on red carpet as Taiwan logs few cases
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan wrapped up an annual film festival with an awards ceremony Saturday night, as the island holds...