Cinema News: Reality TV keeps making spinoffs. That could be a bad thing

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October 20, 2024

Franchises took over reality TV. Now they threaten its success

Like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or scripted series with countless spinoffs, reality TV has become more reliant on proven franchises as the industry becomes more risk-averse.

The 'Baby Reindeer' case against Netflix could hinge on one line: 'This is a true story'

Netflix chose to open "Baby Reindeer" with the message, "This is a true story." That choice could influence the outcome of an ongoing legal case.

Inside the Kafkaesque experience of getting your car towed in L.A.

Sure, there should be a price for violating parking rules. But recovering a towed car in Los Angeles is a financial and logistical nightmare.

At 41, Andrew Garfield is questioning everything: 'I don't know where my calling is'

While promoting his new film "We Live in Time," the British actor has embraced vulnerability — and come to see himself as a model for men who wear their hearts on their sleeves.

His Palme d'Or may change things, but for now, he can still go to the movies in L.A.

Director Sean Baker loves Los Angeles moviegoing. We interviewed him at Gardena Cinema about "Anora," his brassy romantic comedy that should be a breakout.

Like his character Isaac in 'Ghosts,' Brandon Scott Jones is multidimensional

Jones made his name in Hollywood as a character actor and comedy writer. But in CBS' "Ghosts," he's become a mainstay of the cast.

Julian Casablancas on the Voidz, the Strokes and which way he'll (probably) vote

Julian Casablancas talks about the intersection of music and politics.

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