'Madame Web' weaves its way into ridiculousness

Los Angeles Times Newsletter
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.
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Review: 'Madame Web' weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it Click to view images

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   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
ADVERTISEMENT
'The Wiz' revival now in L.A. is a 'risk.' It could also change how Broadway does business Click to view images

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   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
Russell Simmons sued in alleged rape of Def Jam executive in the '90s Click to view images

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   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
ADVERTISEMENT
Disneyland character performers move to unionize: 'We are the magic' Click to view images

Character performers at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim are moving to unionize under the Actors' Equity Assn.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
Bob Edwards, baritone-voiced journalist who launched NPR's 'Morning Edition,' dies at 76 Click to view images

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   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
Why Bob Iger's second act at Disney is looking brighter after a rough start Click to view images

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   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
Paramount to lay off hundreds of staffers in cost-cutting effort Click to view images

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   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD 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 Facebook     Instagram   YouTube

Blog Archive