Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Comic Riffs Perspective Perspective Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by Michael Cavna May 24 at 12:48 PM Email the author Alden Ehrenreich, with Joonas Suotamo, stars as Han in “Solo.” (Disney/Lucasfilm) IN THE 2016 Coen Brothers comedy “Hail, Caesar!,” Alden Ehrenreich portrays Hobie Doyle, a singing cowboy performer in the loose midcentury mold of a Gene Autry or Tex Ritter — a role that presaged some real-life rumors around the new “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” In one winning scene, … [Read more...] about How does Alden Ehrenreich soar as Han Solo? By not trying to be Harrison Ford.
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The biggest surprise of ‘Solo’? How well it works.
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Comic Riffs Review Review Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by David Betancourt May 23 at 2:32 PM Email the author Alden Ehrenreich and Joonas Suotamo star in “Solo.” (Disney/Lucasfilm) “Solo” is not the “Star Wars” movie you’re looking for. If you’re expecting the unwatchable aftermath of the preproduction drama that has become the standard for Star Wars stand-alone films, you’ll be shockingly disappointed. “Solo” works. Very well, actually. … [Read more...] about The biggest surprise of ‘Solo’? How well it works.
Donald Glover confirms Lando Calrissian is pansexual. But does this count as representation?
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Comic Riffs Analysis Analysis Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by Sonia Rao May 22 at 3:17 PM Email the author Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” (Lucasfilm) When “Solo: A Star Wars Story” hits theaters on Friday, moviegoers will finally be able to ascertain whether Alden Ehrenreich’s Han lives up to Harrison Ford’s portrayal, or if the infamous director switcheroo affected the quality of the film. But viewers will have to look off-screen for the answer to … [Read more...] about Donald Glover confirms Lando Calrissian is pansexual. But does this count as representation?
‘Deadpool 2’s’ brilliant post-credit scene, explained
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Comic Riffs Analysis Analysis Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by David Betancourt May 22 Email the author “Deadpool 2” takes care of some X-Men movie continuity loose ends during a post-credit scene. This post contains spoilers for “Deadpool 2.” After opening to $300 million worldwide in its debut weekend in theaters, “Deadpool 2” will almost surely not be the last mutant-filled Merc With a Mouth movie we see in our lifetimes. But just in case it is, Ryan Reynolds and company decided to tie … [Read more...] about ‘Deadpool 2’s’ brilliant post-credit scene, explained
Santa Fe: Cartoonists lambaste the political reactions to another school shooting
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Comic Riffs Perspective Perspective Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by Michael Cavna May 22 at 8:30 AM Email the author (by David Fitzsimmons/Arizona Daily Star/CagleCartoons.com 2018) YET ANOTHER American school shooting — national tragedies that are averaging more than one a week this year, according to CNN. Yet another expression of condolences — but no congressional action. Yet more heartfelt words of urging from our celebrities — but do they “move the needle” anywhere outside the recording … [Read more...] about Santa Fe: Cartoonists lambaste the political reactions to another school shooting