A line I get a lot is, “Being a movie critic must be the best job in the world.” You’d think! But Hollywood so often has other ideas. Even considering that there are always far more dogs released annually than winners — check out my best-of-the-year list for those — 2025 was a real doozy. … Read more
These are not the joyful, helpful SMuRFs of your childhood. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and a smoking habit are what’s known as standard modifiable risk factors (SMuRFs) for cardiovascular disease (CVD). These four common behaviors increase the odds that you’ll have a heart attack or stroke. Yet a significant portion of cardiac events … Read more
In the latest battle for box office supremacy, stumbling Superman didn’t stand a chance. Marvel Studios’ latest superhero flick, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” clobbered the box office competition on Friday, reporting first-day ticket sales of $57 million, according to The Numbers. The Pedro Pascal-helmed film marks the beginning of the next phase in the … Read more
The Man of Steel isn’t just faster than a flying bullet — he’s beating the box office competition, too. “Superman” soared to the top spot on Friday, its second in theaters, raking in $16.6 million, according to The Numbers. By Saturday, it had already flown past the $200 million mark at the North American box office … Read more
movie review SMURFS Zero stars. Running time: 92 minutes. Rated PG (action, language and some rude humor). In theaters. It’s Hanna-Barbaric. I have just endured a film in which an army of little creatures cruelly tortures humans. No, not “Gremlins.” That’s a good movie. It was “Smurfs.” And the punished human was me. I Smurf-ing … Read more
John Goodman is feeling good. The “Roseanne” alum, 73, attended the “Smurfs” premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday after he dropped 200 pounds on his weight loss journey. Goodman proudly showed off his slimmed-down transformation on the red carpet, posing for photos in a navy blue suit with a dark grey patterned tie and brown … Read more
No one will feel blue in this Smurfs universe. In celebration of the upcoming “Smurfs” movie, Airbnb has partnered with Paramount Animation to bring the world to life and allow a few lucky fans to live like a Smurf for a day. The four-hour experience will take place in the Belgian woods, the origin of … Read more
Riri is back. Rihanna released her first new song in three years on Friday. The track is titled “Friend of Mine” and will feature prominently in the upcoming “Smurfs” movie, which is set to release in theaters on July 18. “Ooh, I think the word here is “déjà-vu” / Just met you tonight, but you … Read more
Elvis isn’t the only one having a blue Christmas. Beth Gray, 25, shared her outfit disaster in a now-viral TikTok, explaining she had purchased an electric-blue, strapless, feather top from Club L London for $80 to wear to a party — only to find herself with blue underarms like a Smurf. “I was taking a … Read more