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‘Fly Me to the Moon’ is saved by the stars

by Ty Burr Special to The Washington Post July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

What do you get when you cross “Apollo 13” with a Rock Hudson/Doris Day romantic comedy? Wait, why would you even try? “Fly Me to the Moon” is a platypus of a movie, and while it definitely has its charms, bizarro and otherwise, you may be more fascinated by the baling wire holding it together […]

Arts & Entertainment

Benji Gregory, former child star on 80s sitcom ‘ALF,’ dies at 46

by Associated Press July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Gregory’s sister told The New York Times her brother’s body was found in his car in the parking lot of a bank outside Phoenix. His dog Hans also died in the vehicle.

Arts & Entertainment

Pat Sajak will come out of short-lived retirement for ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’

by Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times (TNS) July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

The longtime ‘Wheel’ host had concluded his 41-year hosting stint with a final episode that aired in early June.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ dies at 75

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Film critic Pauline Kael once called Duvall the ‘female Buster Keaton.’

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Opening statements in actor Alec Baldwin’s trial to give roadmap to manslaughter case

by MORGAN LEE AND ANDREW DALTON Associated Press July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

The shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins nearly 3 years ago sent shock waves through the film industry and led to one felony charge against Baldwin that could result in up to 18 months in prison.