Cinema News: 'SNL' faces its challenges in a so-so premiere

Entertainment

October 3, 2022

After a major cast shake-up, 'SNL' confronts its weaknesses — but can't overcome them

After a sharp meta-opener and a send-up of Armie Hammer, it was all downhill for the Season 48 premiere of the beleaguered sketch show.

Sacheen Littlefeather, activist who declined Brando's 'Godfather' Oscar, dies at 75

The Native American activist, who famously declined Marlon Brando's 1973 lead actor Oscar, died Sunday at 75, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

'House of the Dragon' explained: A history of Targaryen incest

A brief history of why the Targaryens can't seem to stop marrying each other — and a refresher on why it didn't turn out well for them in the end.

'Smile' scares up best box office since August, while 'Bros' flops

Horror film "Smile" outperformed expectations with the biggest opening in nearly two months, as "Don't Worry Darling" collapsed and rom-com "Bros" surprised in a bad way.

Here's the true story behind the unique bond of 'The Silent Twins'

Agnieszka Smoczyńska's "The Silent Twins," starring Letitia Wright, explores the powerful bond between two sisters and its underlying mystery.

Recovered from COVID-19, Lea Michele performs 'Funny Girl' song on 'The Tonight Show'

"I've been wanting to come back to Broadway for so many years," Lea Michele told Jimmy Fallon before performing "People" from "Funny Girl."

Bad Bunny, king of the music world, wears the crown lightly at SoFi Stadium

Puerto Rican superstar's 2 1/2-hour set ranged from good-times island vibes to a critique of colonialism.

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