'May Allah Bless France!' Tells The Story Of France's Hip-Hop Gatekeepers
Rapper Abd Al Malik, who grew up in the depressed suburbs of France, has turned his story into a soaring film memoir.
Movies
Straight From Diablo Cody's Life: 'Ricki' And Difficult Families
In the film Ricki and the Flash, Meryl Streep plays a mother who abandoned her family to become a rock star. Both Streep and writer Diablo Cody say the story of the film hits close to home.
Meryl Streep Shines In 'Ricki And The Flash'
Diablo Cody and Jonathan Demme offer a lovable portrait of a singer and guitarist in a better-than-average bar band.
Family Dysfunction Is Set To A Melancholic Beat In 'Ricki And The Flash'
In Ricki and the Flash, Meryl Streep plays a singer who left her husband and kids decades ago to pursue her rock 'n roll dream. Reviewer David Edelstein says Streep "tears up the screen" in the film.
A Disappointing Origin Story For The 'Fantastic Four'
Despite a likable cast, the latest incarnation of the Marvel supergroup is needlessly dour.
NTSB: Harrison Ford Plane Crash Caused By Loose Engine Part
The investigative agency said that a main metering jet had worked its way loose, allowing too much fuel to enter the carburetor and choking off power.
Villainous Scheme Makes Dozens A Few Minutes Late
A 40-foot inflatable "minion" — the yellow, unintelligible sidekicks from the Despicable Me movies who recently were given their own spinoff — broke loose and blocked traffic in Dublin this week.
How To Make Your Idol Hate You, In One Unfunny Comedy Audition
Kurt Braunohler is now a successful working comedian, but for years he struggled to get work. In applying for one major role, he claimed that he could speak fluent German. That wasn't exactly true.
Dolphins, Pirates And David Hasselhoff: Breaking Into TV At Sea
Leah Warshawski's big break happened on a boat excursion in Hawaii. While translating for Japanese tourists, she met the producer of Baywatch. She's been using her marine knowledge ever since.
Danny Trejo: From The Big House To The Big Screen
Trejo is famous for playing rough, macho tough guys. A distinctive tattoo helped him get his first role, as a convict. He was perfect for the part: Before he was in movies, Trejo was in prison.