One of the most compelling characters in Ondi Timoner’s 2022 documentary, “The Last Flight Home” — about the decision of her father, 92-year-old Eli Timoner, to use an end-of-life option in California — was the director’s sister, Rachel. . Rabbi Rachel Timoner brought pastoral warmth and spiritual insight to the sorrows, joys, rituals, and spiritual … Read more
‘Love Connection’ host Chuck Woolery dies at 83 ‘Love Connection’ host Chuck Woolery dies at 83 00:26 Chuck Woolery, the genial, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble,” who later became a right-wing podcaster, attacks liberals and accuses the government of lying about COVID-19. He died. He was 83 years … Read more
Good intentions lead to not-so-great places in Heaven at a Mother’s Feet, a beautiful but ultimately arduous road movie that tells the story of a Kyrgyz mother and son setting out to reach Mecca in a mother’s final days. When the Bible insists that salvation lies in making a pilgrimage on foot, the steps that … Read more
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn’t released any new music since 2006. Now, their new self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The couple opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional … Read more
When the “Wicked” singalongs end starting Christmas Day, I’ll be there — but not because I have any intention of personally raising my voice in the song. (Or maybe I’ll just join Dr. Dillmond, the goat master, whose zinger characteristics are probably the closest to the sounds I can produce.) He does You have a … Read more
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn’t released any new music since 2006. Now, their new self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from “The Coward Brothers,” here’s the cowardly brotherhood with “Tipsy … Read more
The baby will be fine. The parents are not well in Spellbound, a computer-animated film streaming on Netflix with a clever premise (what’s a girl to do when her home life is shattered?) and its heart in the right place. If only the film had been transparent about its premise from the beginning, instead of … Read more
The original Gladiator debuted nearly 25 years ago and won five Oscars, including Best Picture. Now, director Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with the long-awaited sequel, “Gladiator II” Which hits theaters on Friday. Movie stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsenand Pedro Pascal In a story set in the same brutal Roman Empire, one that has … Read more
A ghostly apparition demands justice in director Jairo Bustamante’s searing political horror film “La Llorona,” about the genocide of indigenous people in Guatemala. In this genre, the Central American author has found an insightful way to discuss the social and political pains of his homeland. With “Rita,” Guatemala’s entry for the International Academy Award (the … Read more
Ridley Scott shares his vision for ‘Gladiator II’ as the sequel makes its debut – on CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly 25 years after the original Gladiator won five Oscars, Ridley Scott returns with Gladiator II today. Elizabeth Palmer talks to the director about bringing his epic vision to life. Be the first to … Read more
Sylvester Stallone has rarely played a villain on screen, and judging by the deadpan of his role in “Armor,” it seems unlikely that he would have wanted to do so. This lack of enthusiasm will resonate with most viewers watching this uninspiring action show, in which Jason Patric’s driver and co-worker Josh Wiggins are attacked … Read more
After years of personal struggles, Grammy Award-winner Shelby Layne thought her recording career might be over. But with the help of some friends, the singer-songwriter released her new album, “Consequences of the Crown,” earlier this year, her 17th studio album. Lynn’s groundbreaking album “I Am Shelby Lynn” came after a difficult decision to leave Nashville … Read more