'Madame Web' weaves its way into ridiculousness

By most metrics, the convoluted comic-book movie is dead on arrival, but those with a love of camp may enjoy it, especially since its star seems in on the joke.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment February 14, 2024 Review: 'Madame Web' weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it By most metrics, the convoluted comic-book movie is dead on arrival, but those with a love of camp may enjoy it, especially since its star seems in on the joke. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'The Wiz' revival now in L.A. is a 'risk.' It could also change how Broadway does business Musicals have come to follow a Broadway run with a national tour. "The Wiz" is doing the opposite — and the strategy is paying off. SHARE       READ MORE Russell Simmons sued in alleged rape of Def Jam executive in the '90s Disgraced music mogul Russell Simmons has been accused of raping a former Def Jam executive in the 1990s, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Disneyland character performers move to unionize: 'We are the magic' Character performers at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim are moving to unionize under the Actors' Equity Assn. SHARE       READ MORE Bob Edwards, baritone-voiced journalist who launched NPR's 'Morning Edition,' dies at 76 Bob Edwards, the veteran radio broadcaster who co-hosted NPR's "All Things Considered" and launched "Morning Edition" in 1979, died Saturday at 76. SHARE       READ MORE Why Bob Iger's second act at Disney is looking brighter after a rough start Just months ago, it looked as though Disney CEO Bob Iger was struggling in his return to the legendary Burbank company. Now, he is on offense again as the company faces two boardroom challenges. SHARE       READ MORE Paramount to lay off hundreds of staffers in cost-cutting effort About 800 jobs will be cut. Paramount's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, has been evaluating potential deals to sell or merge the media giant. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW