Cinema News: Ryan Murphy believes he 'did right' by Menendez brothers

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September 29, 2024

Ryan Murphy believes he 'did right' by Lyle and Erik Menendez in 'Monsters': 'It's faux outrage'

The co-creator and co-showrunner spoke to the Times about the outcry over the show, its depiction of the Menendez brothers and how it portrays sexual abuse. We also explain what's rooted in fact.

Why Saoirse Ronan's moment is right now

Saoirse Ronan, already a four-time Oscar nominee at 30, crashes through a new ceiling with career-high performances in "The Outrun" and the WWII drama "Blitz."

17 actors, writers, directors and 'SNL' alumni choose their top sketch of all time

From "SNL" vets like Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig to movie stars, documentarians and reality TV judges, here are Hollywood's favorite sketches from the first 50 years.

'Freaks and Geeks': 25 years later, its brief but legendary status endures

"Freaks and Geeks" may have been short-lived, but for our television critic, who chronicled the series, cast and creators over the years, it remains a beloved work of art.

'Creating a revolution': How 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' changed punk music and video games

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" sold millions of copies and introduced a new generation to punk bands like Goldfinger, the Suicide Machines and the Vandals.

Adam Brody and Kristen Bell went from friends to (fictional) lovers in 'Nobody Wants This'

Over lunch in East L.A., the actors discussed pairing up for a rom-com series, stepping into their respective roles and how the show portrays love at a more mature age.

The trans 'Will & Grace' is here, and it's a Netflix road movie starring Will Ferrell

With "Will & Harper," the "SNL" star and his friend Harper Steele face a new twist on an old challenge in LGBTQ+ representation: How to educate cis viewers without alienating trans ones.

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