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Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’

Nov. 06, 2024 15:43 PM EST

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” Generational ties also permeate the film adaptation, in which Malcolm Washington follows in his father Denzel Washington’s footsteps in helping to bring the entirety of...

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Oct. 30, 2024 20:18 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan. As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range...

Samuel L. Jackson lauded at MoMA film benefit by close family and friends

Oct. 24, 2024 11:05 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Museum of Modern Art was filled with expletives and laughter Wednesday evening as Samuel L. Jackson’s family and friends celebrated the actor and director’s storied career of box office hits, larger-than-life characters and explosive one-liners at the annual film benefit....

Edwin Moses documentary '13 Steps' shows how clearing the hurdles was the easy part for a track icon

Sep. 18, 2024 10:18 AM EDT

Not long after Edwin Moses figured out how to attack the solution to track's ultimate math problem, he transformed himself into the best hurdler in history. That, in turn, gave the engineer-turned-Olympic champion the platform to go after more difficult issues that, even today, more...

Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family

Sep. 11, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — August Wilson ’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the new film adaptation, produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son Malcolm, is a family affair. “The Piano Lesson,” which...

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Sep. 09, 2024 21:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson,...