Thor: Ragnarokreviews hail the Hela-funny film, but not the Marvel formula

But many hailRagnarokfor its infusion of Waititis signature stylings, Hemsworths comedic skills, and the films dazzling visuals. Still, its not without its problems. And on those terms and those terms only its a triumph,EWs Chris Nashawaty writes. Read some of the first reviews below. I get the why-mess-with-success impulse. Especially when theres so much money to be made in movies like this. In the evanescentRagnarok, even the shock of grievous bodily injury evaporates before our eyes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Brian Ayers

Thoroughbreds: Inside 28-year old Cory Finley's sadistic, brilliant debut

Before writing and directingThoroughbreds, 28-year-old Cory Finley had never worked on a movie before. Its an auspicious start. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So theres another very famous play, abouta teen committing violence against a horse. Credit: Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images As you were writingThoroughbreds, was that in your mind? CORY FINLEY: It was not, consciously! The comparison was made to me later, I think actually once it became a movie....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Trevor Clayton

ThoseCaptain Marvelpost-credits scenes, explained

Warning: This post contains spoilers forCaptain Marveland its credits scenes. But, she warns him, its only to be used in emergencies. This is a nightmare, Steve says quietly, as the numbers click up. ©Marvel Studios 2019 Ive had better nightmares, Natasha replies. They have apparently retrieved and been monitoring Furys pager. (Bruce has even managed to bypass the battery.) Suddenly, however, the pager dies, and the signal its been sending craps out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Elizabeth Cook

ThoseVenompost-credits scenes, explained

In fact, it actually has two! Below, we break down both of them. Spoilers follow, obviously. Credit: Columbia Pictures Its immediately clear that not only does Cletus have bad hair, but hes unequivocally unhinged. (Hes written Welcome Eddie on the walls of his cell in blood.) When I get out of here and I will theres gonna be carnage, Harrelson snarls. Sony Pictures Animation The teaser finds Miles visiting Peters grave only for a very-much-alive Peter to suddenly walk up behind him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Kenneth Gibbs

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouriwins best ensemble at SAG Awards

The Screen Actors Guild has hoisted upThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missourias the best-acted film of the year. It later carried that momentum through to the Golden Globes, where it was named best drama of 2017. Martin and I [had] conversations about vulnerability, McDormandpreviously told EWof preparing to play the part. I believed there were places where Mildred simply cant access her emotions. So why be afraid of that? Everybody is fing crying in movies all the time, even the men!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · David Parker

Three fantasy novels that would make better TV thanLord of the Rings

Since then, my love for J.R.R. Tolkiens stories has not faded. In other words, if there is a target demographic forAmazons plannedLord of the RingsTV series, its me. Credit: Orbit; Orb Books; Aladdin Paperbacks And I am excited! There are plenty of dark, literate, sexy, diverse, and thought-provoking fantasy novels out there. The Inheritance Trilogy, by N.K. If faithfully adapted, Jemisins series could be an absolute juggernaut. Thats a tall order to make of the stories that take place in between Middle-earths biggest adventures....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Emily Gardner

Three Identical Strangersis a riveting truth-is-stranger-than-fiction documentary: EW Review

You really need to see this film to believe it actually happened. So Ill keep this review as spoiler-free as I can. But basically the film begins by introducing us to a 56-year-old man named Robert Shafran. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute On the surface he couldnt seem more unremarkable. As a new student, he didnt know anyone there. But they all seemed to know him. Total strangers kept walking up to him and slapping him on the back and asking how his summer was....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Sarah Stout

Three rounds with 'The Americans'

Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell play the consummate spies on the Addictive FX Drama. But even they can be broken…with beer and tacos. Plus, they get to wear elaborate costumes and kick serious ass itisa spy show, after all. Credit: BEN WATTS for EW Entertainment WeeklyMatthew, you were late because production ran over. He has way better ones than me. [Laughter] And Fernando is Spanish. So you would think it would be second nature for us to sort of ignore but engage with something....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Robert Hall

Three rounds with Lady Antebellum

They conquered both country and pop with 2010’s ‘‘Need You Now.’’ This fall, the Nashville trio are ready to ‘‘Own the Night.’’ We help them get started Lady Antebellum could use a drink. In May they performed onAmerican Idol, the same show that twice rejected singer and former hopeful Hillary Scott. And in July Scott, 25, got engaged to session musician Chris Tyrrell. The best way to celebrateOwns slow-burning odes to good times that last till dawn?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Alexa Evans

Three rounds with Maroon 5

They were a successful band for nearly a decacde, with a steady stream of radio hits. In this go-round, Levine, 33, will eventually come in second behind guitarist James Valentine, 33. James ValentineThis is our number-one drinking spot for sure. Adam LevineBeing a good bowler is both rewarding and depressing. Its kind of a lame thing to be good at. ValentineTheres always been a healthy sense of competition within the band....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Barbara Baldwin

Three Rounds With Troye Sivan: The pop star celebrates his smoldering album 'Bloom' with a few (strong) cocktails

My, my, my, has Troye Sivan arrived. Read our extended interview with Sivan (featured in thelatest issue of EW) below. I think the biggest difference is that there’s a little bit less anxiety. What, then, isBloom?Ultimately, it’s a love album. They already know all this stuff about me. And so it’s just about working that into a song that feels real. Are you a musician with a mission? It felt like that same character, that same person has grown up....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Anthony Duncan

Three Rounds With... The Black Keys

We left when Justin Bieber was about to perform. Dans Bieber fever spiked so high we had to rush him to the emergency room. [Laughs] But now youre playing to massive crowds. Its like watching a sweaty puppet show.CarneyIt was a little bit overwhelming. I had a panic attack. [Laughs] But it worked. Has living in the capital of country music inspired you?AuerbachFor sure. I love it, meeting all these old-school Nashville people....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Carol Rogers

Three rounds with...Dierks Bentley

I heard that your first exposure to country music wasThe Dukes of Hazzard. Is it true that you once had a T-shirt that said The Dierks of Hazzard?Yeah. And I still have the 45 of Waylon Jennings theme song its white from being overplayed. That and Hank Williams Jr. is what got me into country music. Thats how bad my s was. I asked this girl to marry me, and luckily shes smart and she said no....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Rachel Rios