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The new bookVacationlandfinds Hodgman operating in a new mode: memoir. It both falls victim to the genres trappings and maximizes on what can make it so uniquely powerful. This is especially true of his (larger) first section, set predominantly in Massachusetts. Credit: Penguin No story falls completely flat, and Hodgmans wit at least intermittently shines through. Indeed, some run for only a few pages, and yet they still can drag....

The Austin, Texas-based SXSW unveiled its 2018 features lineup Wednesday, with additional titles yet to be announced. These films were selected from 2,458 feature-length film submissions, with a total of 8,160 films submitted this year. 2018 marks the 25th edition of the SXSW Film Festival and my 10th year at the helm. Credit: Paramount Pictures. Per SXSW, a full list of the titles announced Wednesday can be found below. The 2018 festival runs March 9-18....

I was originally just going to star and Emily told me I had to direct it, he adds. It without a doubt made our marriage stronger, he tells the publication. I think we were both surprised by that. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Not that I thought it would get worse but we were much more in love after the movie. We leaned on each other in a way we never had....

For me, it set a bar really, really high. One way to find that? RebootThe Office,an idea thats been floating aroundfor a while now. And its one that Krasinski supports. I think we should reboot it, he says. I think its hard obviously with everybodys schedule to do anOfficereboot, but I would so be down. It wasnt just a show for us. It was a family. None of us had really done anything before....

Jack Ryans life is about to change. Its a good thing hes an action hero…even if he doesnt realize it yet. Theres other people whove done this role? Marco Grob for EW Amazon clearly believes in the series, giving it a season 2 renewal before season 1 has even debuted. And now, he is about to step into the role ofalmostaction hero. (He wont accept the title just yet.) Hes not going to kill five men with his bare hands and then order a martini....

Kanye Westsbig week on Twittercontinues, and now, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are involved. They are loyal to you and respect your opinion. Dont let this be a part of your legacy. Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images; Donato Sardella/Getty Images Youre the greatest artist of our generation. I love you John and I appreciate your thoughts, West wrote back, but he didnt back down. Despite that back-and-forth, the conversation appeared to end amicably....

RecentEGOT winner John Legendalways seems to be ahead of the times. This year, hes even celebrating Christmas in October. The multiplatinum singer-songwriter announced his first Christmas album,A Legendary Christmas,Monday morningon Twitter. Josh Brasted/Getty Images Columbia Records will releaseA Legendary Christmason Oct. 26, giving fans ample time to get into the holiday spirit. Josh Brasted/Getty Images

John Legendfinally earned hisEGOT. Their fellow executive producerCraig Zadan, whodied last month, was honored posthumously with an Emmy, as well. JC Olivera/WireImage Phil McCarten/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock

We always knew John Legends voice was angelic, but is it messianic? Its such a powerful, meaningful musical and Im humbled to be part of this performance. John Legend is a superstar, Rice said in a statement. Credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images As a performer, his voice is infectious and effortless. As an actor, he is believable and honest. Im thrilled he will be able to share his portrayal of Jesus with the world....

Zadan died unexpectedly following complications from surgery at the age of 69 on Tuesday. RIP to our friend Craig. A wonderful producer and a lovely man, Legend wrote on Twitter. Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Zadan produced three Oscar telecasts alongside Meron, choosing song-and-dance man Neil Patrick Harris to host in 2015. A wonderful, kind spirit. My sincere condolences to his family and his partner, Elwood. This is a true loss not only for me, but for the world....

It reignited a conversation about who our history as its taught, considered, and selected really belongs to. There couldnt be a better time, in other words, forLatin History for Moronsto get a Broadway upgrade. (Previous one-man shows have netted him Obie and Drama Desk awards.) Credit: Joan Marcus Leguizamo strives to correct this. But on Broadway, and within the current political context, theres an added emotional weight. The audience reactions are louder, the performance bigger, the ideas more resonant....

This play is a deeply personal one for Lithgow. Neatly dressed and with a warm smile, he channels his audiences sense of anticipation upon entering the stage. So what the hell is this? Credit: Joan Marcus he asks, knowingly, before guiding us through the shows most significant moments. Lithgow takes on the role of an old-fashioned storyteller as he dictates every twist and turn. This is ultimately a basic piece of theater that never really digs below its cozy, slightly drab surface....

Here are some of his most memorable roles. Can you keep that all straight? Mahoney played a successful businessman seeking treatment for a series of panic attacks. Everett Collection Mahoney played Grant Gubler, a local TV personality. Mayhew, a character loosely based on William Faulkner. Eight Men Out, 1998 Hey there, sports fan! Everett Collection Mahoney won a Tony for his performance, and the production was adapted as a PBS telefilm....