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A&E >  TV

What to stream: Dive into earlier movies of scream queen Mia Goth

While actress Mia Goth has become a full-blown star in Ti West’s “X” trilogy, in which she stars as both Maxine in “X” and “MaXXXine,” and Pearl in “X” and “Pearl," the fascinating British actress has delivered memorable turns in other films since she was a teenager.
A&E >  Movies

Movie review: ‘MaXXXine’ has trappings of ‘80s horror flick but lacks substance

Say hello to Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), the (anti)heroine of Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” the third installment in his hastily dispatched “X” trilogy. Last we saw Maxine, she was beating a quick retreat away from a Texas porn star massacre, leaving a trail of bloody carnage in her wake. It’s now six years later, in 1985 Los Angeles, and Maxine, an industrious porn starlet and peep show performer, is determined to transcend her trashy, traumatic origins to become a capital-S Star of the silver screen, no matter what it takes.
A&E >  Movies

Movie review: ‘Despicable Me 4’ fun for kids, nightmare for adults

The experience of watching “Despicable Me 4” is a Kafkaesque nightmare, and not only because one of the main characters turns himself into a roach. The film is an interminable 95 minutes of circular, intertwining, seemingly never-ending storylines rendered with such audio-visual cacophony that it dissolves into an indiscernible din. This fourth (or is it sixth?) installment of the inexplicably popular animated franchise featuring those dreaded Minions has all the charm of an ocular migraine, but small children did rush to dance in front of the screen during the end credits, so what do I know?

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Dear Annie: Staying away from social media

Dear Annie: I do not engage in social media platforms for a few reasons. First and foremost, I cherish face-to-face communication along with the sound of another’s voice and real human interaction. I long for it. It is not as if I never gave social media a chance. I did, for years.
A&E >  Music

Concert review: Storm was no match for Cage the Elephant’s energy

After what appeared to be a near cancellation due to an extreme downpour and a sky full of lightning, Cage the Elephant took the stage at 10:30 p.m. with an onset of energy from lead singer Matt Shultz and enough pyro to light up Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s BECU Live outdoor venue.
News >  Business

Hollywood’s exodus: Why film and TV workers are leaving Los Angeles

Los Angeles has long been a magnet for those chasing their big break in film and TV, drawn by the allure of creative fulfillment and fame. But conversations about a growing exodus are getting louder, as escalating housing costs and dwindling career opportunities push many to pursue their dreams elsewhere.