Mark Wahlberg'sMile 22is strong on action but weak on plot: EW review

Sometimes their movies work; sometimes they dont. Either way, theyre sure to be accompanied by dog-whistle calls to gung-ho American patriotism. No doubt the world has become a far more complicated place in the years since 9/11. STXfilms But theres never anything too complicated when it comes to the 20-20 moral clarity of Wahlbergs macho characters. But Im still not sure what its trying to say. Its both a bit confusing and a bit confused....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Albert Rosales

Mark-Paul Gosselaar says he hasn't been approached for NBC'sSaved by the Bellrevival

Saved by the Bellisfinally coming backon NBCUniversals forthcoming streaming service, but one familiar face wont be present. Or at least, if he will be, thats news to him. I read it in the trades just like everybody else this morning, Gosselaar said. LISA O’CONNOR/AFP/Getty Images Honestly, I was never approached. I woke up to the news this morning with a huh kind of response. Representatives for NBCUniversal did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Parker Nichols

Mark-Paul Gosselaar will be in theSaved by the Bellreboot after all

Zack Morris is coming back to Bayside High. Reps for both Thiessen and Gosselaar did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment. It was previously announced thatMario LopezandElizabeth Berkleywould return as A.C. Slater and Jessie Spano, respectively. Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Josie Totah will star in the lead role of Lexi, a popular and sharp-tongued cheerleader. Peacock is set to launch in April 2020. A premiere date for theSaved by the Bellreboot has yet to be announced....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Brooke Thompson

Mark-Paul Gosselaar: The EW Pop Culture Personality Test

Raising the Barreturns tonight for a second season on TNT (Mondays, 10 p.m. We celebrated by having the friend of PopWatch take the EW Pop Culture Personality Test. What exactly was the debate?We wanted to stay true to what the character would do. Style it at that point, see what we think. No, that doesnt work for the storyline. How does that look? Well, take a little bit off here....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Michael Garcia

Marlee Matlin finds (and wears) her old Oscars dress during coronavirus quarantine

“At least the dress still fits 33 years later!” Who has time for silver linings when you have a goldenOscarto lift your spirits? “Im losing my mind but what else is there to do? At least the dress still fits - 33 years later!” “Back then, there were no dress giveaways on the red carpet. As far as I recall, you just bought a dress off the rack. “The lavender dress she designed had a blend of elegance and romance that I loved....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Charles Cisneros

Marlon James runs wild with his epic fantasyBlack Leopard, Red Wolf: EW review

There are two endings to this story, Tracker reflects. In the first, his father dies; in the second, he lives. The novel keeps both options simmering, neither reaching a conclusive boil. Credit: Riverhead Books Such is the brain of Marlon James. Brief Historyfuriously wove together perspectives of a huge ensemble, butBlack Leopardis Trackers story alone. (James says its sequels will retell the same events from other characters points of view.)...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Jennifer Smith

Married at First Sightwill outlive us all: Lifetime orders 6 more seasons

A spin-off show called Married at First Sight: Unmatchables is also in the works. The year is 2023. Who knows what the world will look like? Will President Trump be preparing for a state-mandated third term? Credit: Lifetime Will we have discovered Covid-19’s long-term side effects include telepathy with alpacas? Here is something we know for sure:Lifetimewill still be airing episodes ofMarried at First Sight. The cable web connection just ordered six more seasons, extending its top-rated series through season 17....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Connor Lee

Marsai Martin may be the star ofLittle,but theblack-ishactress is full of big ideas

That old-school world stuck with me but the power suit and amazing hair helped me get into character too! Flirting with Justin was awkward, Im not going to lie, laughs Martin. Getting to know him and hanging out with him made helped too. Eli Joshua Adé/Universal says the actress who took the concept toblack-ishcreator Kenya Barris and watched it blossom from there. Its like, Ehhh, thats probably not what we would do!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Kristy Benson MD

Martha Stewart is ready to teach you how to do everything

Martha Stewarthas published plenty of books, but none quite of this scope. Stewart brings a lifetime oflifestyle expertiseto this fun, helpful tome. Naturally, we needed to know more. Credit: Carl Timpone/BFA/REX/Shutterstock Stewart broke down her 400-page book of tips and tricks for EW ahead of its publication. Read our interview below.The Martha Manualisavailable now. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Youve been writing books for a long time. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt You include tips for some rather out-of-the box activities, like how to transport an elaborate cake....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Timothy Mcdonald

Martin Freeman on playing a real-life cop inA Confession— and his lockdown TV binges

The crime show costars Imelda Staunton. SherlockstarMartin Freemantakes on a very different kind of case inA Confession, which premieres on BritBox, May 12. “Hes not kicking doors in and throwing people in the back of a van. Credit: ITV/Shutterstock He didnt dot an i and cross a t on a particularly extreme situation. He’s the kind of copper I want if someone from my family goes missing, frankly.” Below, Freeman talks Confession and tells us what TV shows he’s been watching during lockdown....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Jonathan Johnson

Martin Scorsese clarifies Marvel comments inNew York Timesop-ed: 'They lack something essential'

I tried, you know? But thats not cinema. It isnt the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images Many franchise films are made by people of considerable talent and artistry. you could see it on the screen. Many of the elements that define cinema as I know it are there in Marvel pictures. Whats not there is revelation, mystery or genuine emotional danger....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Kyle Martinez

Martin Scorsese explains Leonardo DiCaprio's cryptic final line inThe Departed

Martin Scorseseis clearing up whatLeonardo DiCaprio’s character meant in by his final line inThe Departed. Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) in the film’s climactic elevator scene. Queenan (Martin Sheen) met his fate earlier in the film. Andrew Cooper/Warner Bros. There are two ways to read Costigan’s line. Scorsese says Costigan was definitely planning to turn Sullivan in. “He was going by the book,” the director tells EW. “He’s trying to be good man....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · David Robinson

Martin Scorsese explains whyThe Irishmanwouldn't have worked as a TV series

GivenThe Irishmans epic-length (three and a half hours!) Ive never even thought of it. Because the point of this picture is the accumulation of detail. Credit: Netlfix But this wasnt right for that. Previously, the director said his films ending would have never been allowed by a traditional studio. A man in a wheelchair at the end? Not gonna happen. [A traditional studio is] geared toward the most amount of money you could make understandably....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Daniel Lee