Cinema News: Why ‘This Fool’ ramped up the dark jokes

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July 29, 2023

In Season 2 of 'This Fool,' Chris Estrada ramps up the crises and dark jokes

The actor-comedian talks about the new season of the Hulu series based loosely on his life and his desire to present working class people authentically.

He's been a king, chemist and ad exec. But Jared Harris wouldn't mind more physical roles, too

Jared Harris discusses starring in Apple TV+'s "Foundation," now in Season 2, his long acting career and what it was like to attend college as a foreign student in the South.

How hilarious 'Barbie' earworm 'I'm Just Ken' brings toxic masculinity to its knees

From 'beach-off' to dream ballet, The Times has just #Kenough guidance to help you make sense of the 'Barbie' movie's climactic musical number.

Actor Richard E. Grant processed his grief by writing and name-dropping

Richard E. Grant, star of 'Loki,' 'The Lesson' and much more, on how writing his memoir 'A Pocketful of Happiness' helped him grieve for his wife.

Column: Kevin Spacey may have been acquitted. That doesn't mean he should be uncanceled

The actor fell from grace not only because of the allegations against him, but because of how he conducted himself as he fended them off.

Director of Sinéad O'Connor doc: We still haven't learned from the backlash against her

O'Connor spoke out against a culture of child abuse, misogyny and racism and paid the price. 'Nothing Compares' director Kathryn Ferguson says not enough has changed.

How much did Seattle Swifties 'Shake It Off'? Enough to cause earthquake-like activity

Taylor Swift fans attending the singer's Seattle concert last week reportedly caused seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3-magnitude earthquake.

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