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A screen capture from 'Gladiator II' of two gladiators fighting in an arena.
Arts & Entertainment

Is ‘Gladiator II’ historically accurate? Does it even matter? Historian weighs in on Ridley Scott’s ancient Roman sequel

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture of a hippo underwater with a red label on it that says 'AI-Generated Fake Video' in all caps.
Arts & Entertainment

Is AI going to destroy movies or is the panic overblown? A film historian says these fears are not new

by Cody Mello-Klein
Headshot of James Earl Jones.
Arts & Entertainment

Can James Earl Jones’ triumph over stuttering inspire others?

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by Cesareo Contreras
A screen capture from the movie 'Rebel Ridge'.
Law

What is civil asset forfeiture, the unlikely topic at the center of Netflix’s new action movie ‘Rebel Ridge’? Expert explains the reality behind the hit movie

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture from 'The Acolyte'.
Arts & Entertainment

Disney canceling Star Wars show ‘The Acolyte’ sets a dangerous precedent and doesn’t bode well for the future of Star Wars and Hollywood, expert says

by Cody Mello-Klein
A hardcover book open on its spine.
Arts & Entertainment

What makes a story successful? Researchers have figured out a way to predict it

by Cody Mello-Klein
Nicolas Cage waving at paparazzi.
Arts & Entertainment

Is Nicolas Cage a good actor? Experts weigh in on why the legendary actor’s work is so divisive

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture from the movie 'Split'.
Health

What is dissociative identity disorder? Psychologist explains the reality behind the condition that Hollywood has turned into fantasy

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture from the 'It Ends With Us' movie. Two characters look into each other's eyes as they hold their faces.
Arts & Entertainment

How does ‘It Ends with Us’ approach domestic violence? An expert explains the impact

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by Erin Kayata
A screen capture from the 'Borderlands' movie of the characters all looking down into a hole at the camera.
Arts & Entertainment

Will ‘Borderlands’ end Hollywood’s video game curse? It may already be broken, expert says

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture of Marika Monroe in the horror movie 'Longlegs'.
Arts & Entertainment

Horror movie ‘Longlegs’ has gone viral with its creepy marketing campaign. But is it more than just a stunt?

by Cody Mello-Klein
Kylian Mbappe in a white uniform holding a soccer ball under his right arm at a EURO 2024 match.
Society & Culture

Kylian Mbappe and George Clooney voice their political opinions. But do celebrity interventions have an impact on elections?

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by Patrick Daly