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Polish official harshly criticizes film that explores migration crisis at Poland-Belarus border

Polish official harshly criticizes film that explores migration crisis at Poland-Belarus border

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A leading member of Poland’s conservative government has sharply criticized a film that explores the humanitarian disaster affecting migrants along the Poland-Belarus border which premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival.
Hollywood strike stings Warner Bros., profit outlook for the year trimmed by as much as $500 million

Hollywood strike stings Warner Bros., profit outlook for the year trimmed by as much as $500 million

Warner Bros. Discovery is cutting its profit expectations for the year, saying it will likely incur costs as high as $500 million tied to the ongoing Hollywood writers' and actors' strike. The U.S.
Book Review: Stephen King finds terror in the ordinary in new pandemic-set novel ‘Holly’

Book Review: Stephen King finds terror in the ordinary in new pandemic-set novel ‘Holly’

“Holly” by Stephen King (Scribner) In half a century of writing horror novels, Stephen King has created some remarkable villains.
Tim Hortons launches new online store selling apparel with retro feel

Tim Hortons launches new online store selling apparel with retro feel

TORONTO — Tim Hortons has launched an online store selling a new line of clothing. The Toronto-based fast-food chain says its new TimShop.ca stocks a range of sweaters, T-shirts and joggers with a retro feel.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 10-16

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 10-16

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 10-16: Sept. 10: Actor Greg Mullavey (“Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman”) is 90. Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers is 83. Actor Tom Ligon (“Oz,” ″Another World”) is 83. Singer Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night is 81.
Book Review: Comedian Maria Bamford details her mental health issues with compassion and humor

Book Review: Comedian Maria Bamford details her mental health issues with compassion and humor

NEW YORK (AP) — “Sure I'll Join Your Cult,” by Maria Bamford (Simon & Schuster) Comedian Maria Bamford has been a comic and actor for more than two decades, her high voice and quirky persona gracing countless stand-up stages and the occasional TV
A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn's 'Fitting In'

A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn's 'Fitting In'

Molly McGlynn always knew she was going to make a movie based on her experience with a reproductive disorder that changed her life in “unimaginable ways.
Atom Egoyan says 'Seven Veils' explores themes that have haunted him for years

Atom Egoyan says 'Seven Veils' explores themes that have haunted him for years

TORONTO — On a sun-drenched August morning, filmmaker Atom Egoyan stands in the silence of a dim post-production room.
Accusers in Japanese boy band producer's sex abuse scandal hope for company apology and compensation

Accusers in Japanese boy band producer's sex abuse scandal hope for company apology and compensation

TOKYO (AP) — A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer have expressed hope the company will provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence.
Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit 'All Star,' dies at 56

Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit 'All Star,' dies at 56

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit “All Star” has died. He was 56.