Tomb Raidergame writer wants to tackle an older, 'grizzled' Lara Croft

To read more onTomb Raider, pick up the new issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon stands now. What more could you want? Thats not quite as relatable in this day and age of economic strife as maybe she once was. Credit: Square Enix; Sony Interactive Entertainment (2) It was great escapism, but weve seen a lot of characters like this, living in fantasies. Shes got some great traits that we drew upon for new Lara, Pratchett says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Aaron Henry

Tomb Raiderreviews mostly agree: Alicia Vikander hits her mark

Has the video game movie adaptation curse been lifted? On the flip-side are those callingTomb Raideran instantly forgettable and thoroughly mediocreIndiana Jonesknockoff thats filled with run-of-the-mill perils. All in all, its pretty decent for the game-to-movie genre. Talk about a super Croft-y venue. Read more reviews below. Vikander humanizes Lara Croft the way that Harrison Ford humanized her obvious predecessor, Indiana Jones. She responds with genuine terror and disgust when she is forced to kill in self-defense....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Joshua Cooley

Tommy Orange'sThere Thereis a raw, electrifying debut: EW review

If stories are how we tell ourselves who we are, the Native American narrative was hijacked a long time ago, consigned to textbooks and dusty monuments, flattened into the feather-and-tomahawk cliche of sports-team logos and stoic chieftains on movie screens. Like Louise Erdrich or Sherman Alexie but also not like them at all, because of course every voice can only be its own Tommy Orange drags Indian identity into the 21st century with raw, electrifying immediacy....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Casey Robinson

Toni Collette is scary good in the terrifyingHereditary: EW review

Now, with their latest unholy offering,Hereditary, theyve delivered their scariest movie yet. But mostly theyll be too busy gripping their armrests to care. At the beginning of the film, Annies mother has just passed away. Credit: A24 Theres a clucking noise that Charlie makes with her mouth that becomes increasingly disturbing. But its Collette who we and the camera keep coming back to. Ever since Annies mother died, the Grahams have been cursed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Christina Nelson

Toni Collette says making horror movieHereditaryreminded her ofThe Sixth Sense

How scary is first-time filmmaker Ari Astershorror movieHereditary? Well, cast member Alex Wolff was unnerved just reading Asters script. My mother walked into my bedroom and I screamed out loud, he tells EW. Reid Chavis/A24 I remember having a lot of trouble trying to sleep that night. I guess the story reveals everything shes ever wanted to know, says Collette of her character. But it happens in a way that she wasnt expecting and does not enjoy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Hector Dawson

Tony Awards 2018 celebrate underdogs with joy and flair: EW review

In our awards-show glutted culture, theres nothing unusual about ceremonies that work tirelessly to convince us that they dont take themselvestooseriously. Whats so wonderful about theTony Awards, by contrast, is how seamlessly it blends a celebration of the august and rarified art oftheaterwith the exuberant, zero-chill joy of being a theater geek. With their winking, witty opening number entitled This Is for the People Who Lose, hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles kicked off the 72nd annual Tony Awards with the mix of showmanship, self-deprecating humor, and good-natured egalitarianism that would continue throughout the night....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Holly Jones

Tony Awards 2018: Read EW's reviews of this year's musical and play nominees

No one mentions religion or war. This is a musical about people, not countries. Dana Schwartz (Read the full review here.) Manuel Harlan; Joan Marcus; Matthew Murphy They arent reinventing the snowman, but theyve certainly built a betterFrozen. Kelly Connolly (Read the full review here.) Kristen Baldwin (Read the full review here.) Matthew Murphy Isabella Biedenharn (Read the full review here.) David Canfield (Read the full review here.) Dana Schwartz (Read the full review here....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Taylor Richards

Tony Awards 2018: Snubs, surprises, and shut-outs

This’ll be a hard one to let go. SNUB: Chris Evans (Lobby Hero) Blame it on the mustache? SURPRISE: Amy Schumer (Meteor Shower) Amy Schumer, Tony nominee! Deen van Meer Oooh, they feel love, they feel love, they feel love. Clemmett surely deserves appreciation for his searing, understated performance. Sure, you could say that. Joan Marcus Thankfully, it’ll at least live on in heavy rotation on our Broadway playlists. Matthew Murphy...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Mrs. Abigail Collins

Tony Awards red carpet arrivals: See the photos

Groban and Bareilles successfully crossed over from pop music to Broadway inWaitressandThe Great Comet of 1812respectively. Stephen Lovekin/Variety/REX/Shutterstock Andrew H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Andrew H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock Steven Ferdman/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Andrew H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock Andrew H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Megan Wise

Tony Danza returns to TV (with Josh Groban!) inThe Good Cop: First look

A first-look video features Groban and Danza seated on a couch, divided by yellow police tape. Danza wears a casual shirt and jeans, slapping his knee and aggravating a suit-wearing, buttoned-up Groban. The teaser already makes much of the clash between their very different outlooks on life and law enforcement. Michele K Short/Netflix The 10-episode, one-hour dramedy will hit Netflix on Sept. 21. Monica Barbaro, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., and Bill Kottkamp also costar....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Jessica Valdez

Tony Mendez, Ben Affleck's inspiration forArgo, dies at 78

“He was surrounded with love from his family and will be sorely missed,” the statement reads. The book will be published on May 21. He was an inspiration to us & we will miss him so dearly. Credit: Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images Deepest condolences to Jonna & Mendez family." “This is a crushing loss for his family, friends and our world. I will miss him very very much.” A private burial for Mendez will be held in Nevada at the family graveyard....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Matthew Shepherd

Tony Robbins' forthcoming book canceled by publisher in the wake of misconduct allegations

Tony Robbins' path has been cut short. Robbins and his lawyers have vehemently denied or contested every accusation. Robbins and Mallouk previously co-wrote another financial advice book,Unshakeable, in 2017. Credit: Jim Spellman/WireImage “We’ve been negotiating an exit for six months,” Mallouk saidin a statement. This story has been updated with a statement from a representative for Robbins.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Sean Miller

Tonya Harding was 'so nervous' the first time she watchedI, Tonya

The film has also earned a fan in Harding herself. Ive been through enough, and I have my son now. Michael Rosenberg, my manager, talked me into doing this possibly as closure. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images I was watching Margot, and then I went, Oh my goodness. To play the controversial skater, Robbie met with Harding before filming began. When I saw her, I was like, Oh my God, shes so beautiful....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Eric Greene PhD