The New York Times – Film:
Joel Schumacher apologized for “Batman & Robin,” his corny 1997 superhero movie, but thanks to its ice puns and bat nipples, it’s since become an accidental parody worth howling at.
Author: Maya Salam
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Michael B. Jordan Wins the Best Actor Oscar for ‘Sinners’
The New York Times – Film:
It was the actor’s first nomination for an Academy Award.
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‘Grease 2,’ the Giddy, Raunchy Flop That Brought Us Michelle Pfeiffer
The New York Times – Film:
The highly anticipated 1982 sequel failed to meet expectations at the time but has since charmed an adoring following with its ambitions dance numbers and nonstop ear worms.
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‘Volcano,’ the L.A. Disaster Movie That Boils Over With Unintended Comedy
The New York Times – Film:
Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche teamed up in their heyday to save Los Angeles from lava in this big-budget 1997 film that defies all logic to fantastic, farcical effect.
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Sinners’ Broke the Oscars Record These 3 Films Once Held
The New York Times – Film:
As categories evolved over time, the way to make academy history did, too. But for decades, no film topped 14 nods, until “Sinners” smashed the record.
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‘Jingle All the Way,’ and the Super Bad Dad Superhero
The New York Times – Film:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman and Rita Wilson served a platter of high-octane holiday high jinks in this unhinged 1996 comedy.
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Bowen Yang Is Leaving ‘S.N.L.’ After This Weekend’s Episode
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Yang has been part of the NBC sketch show since 2018, earning five Emmy nominations.