‘Gladiator II’ is a MAGA metaphor
Hollywood sequels rarely achieve the magic of the original, but “Gladiator II” comes close. Except for the familiar populist framework…
Call of Duty goes nonbinary: Virtue-signaling or military psyop?
Call of Duty, one of the most popular video games of all time, recently introduced its first "nonbinary" character.Many will…
Eau de Trump intoxicates Jill — but late-night losers still stink
Can someone check in on Rosie O’Donnell?The former host of “The View” isn’t taking President Donald Trump’s re-election well. She’s…
Bob Dylan begins, Nosferatu returns, and Sonic battles Mufasa for the Christmas crown
Merry Christmas and welcome back to the Align Movie Guide, your easy-to-follow guide to the films worth your hard-earned money.…
Bill Maher: I’ve run out of Trump jokes!
How does a wannabe blockbuster deal with bad buzz?You start by giving away the movie for free or at least…
The best destinations for celebrities fleeing the Donald Trump regime
It’s become an election tradition: Every four years a long list of Hollywood celebrities and musicians vow to leave America…
Inside how podcasters moved the voting needle with young men ahead of Trump’s massive win
President-elect Trump joined his first podcast in 2022 with the Nelk Boys, ahead of joining dozens of podcasts and earning…
Mike drops trou, Netflix drops ball on Tyson-Paul brawl
This is a Hollywood mea culpa no one saw coming.In 2018, actress Rebecca Hall apologized for having starred in not…
Abandoned by Democrats, voters find a voice in Trump’s agenda
People often ask how a former Bernie Sanders supporter like me could back Donald Trump. For me, it came down…
Dog years: A decade as a MAGA exile in Los Angeles
Twelve years ago, my mother had a manic breakdown. She was found in Molokai, Hawaii, after disappearing for several days.…