Cinema News: VHS store Whammy! is an L.A. hub of nostalgia

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July 8, 2022

How VHS store Whammy! became the L.A. hub of a rewind revolution

An L.A. couple with a love of obscure video tapes is bringing a dead medium back to life again.

Actor James Caan, Oscar-nominated as Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather,' dies at 82

James Caan, who was Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of hot-tempered Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," died Wednesday night, his family announced.

Why Natalie Portman felt better than ever with reimagined role in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

In "Thor: Love and Thunder," Thor's former flame Jane Foster comes back with a new look and a new set of powers. Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi weigh in on why it was "important" to bring her back.

For fans of 'The Chi,' these actors 'steal the show.' No shock: They grew up on it

As Showtime's drama marks its fifth season, Alex Hibbert, Michael Epps and Shamon Brown Jr. reflect on their friendship and coming of age on TV.

Review: Tough questions in animated kaiju adventure 'The Sea Beast'

Action-packed, gorgeously animated and actually about something, "The Sea Beast" sets the early pace in the Oscar race.

A 'Jane the Virgin' writer shares the story 'Hollywood wasn't quite ready to tell'

Rafael Agustin dishes about "Illegally Yours," his candid new memoir about a childhood without documents, and the TV pilot that never made it.

Appreciation: Theater producer Steve Fickinger, of 'Dear Evan Hansen,' left behind a trail of joy

"Dear Evan Hansen" producer Steve Fickinger's friends reflect on the moments that encapsulated the joy and laughter he brought to theater after his death at 62.

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