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Populated as it is with elves, demons and magic of all kinds, J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” is perhaps the most influential fantasy narrative of the past century. But few things ...

Dave Franco knows about those Luigi Mangione comparisons. The actor, 39, was asked at the Sundance Film Festival over the weekend about the internet’s call for him to play Mangione — the 26 ...

There’s a role that awaits Dave Franco if many people have their way. The actor was asked about comparisons in his appearance between him and alleged killer Luigi Mangione during the Sundance ...

Clayton Chase/IndieWire via Getty;Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Dave Franco may not have gotten any "official" offers to play Luigi Mangione, but that doesn't mean he hasn't seen the comparisons.

Comedian Michelle Buteau blasted Dave Chappelle for making money off "not funny" and "dangerous" jokes about the transgender community in his successful Netflix specials. Buteau hosted her own ...

His work has previously appeared in The Berkshire Eagle and Luxe Interiors + Design. Does David Beckham have a secret sibling? In a lighthearted trailer for Stella Artois’ forthcoming Super Bowl ...

Perhaps Dave Portnoy could have beaten the Bills to Cabo. Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill taunted Barstool founder Dave Portnoy after he complained about the NFL being rigged en route to losing ...

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) announced Thursday he’s running to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R), the first major GOP candidate to declare a bid. “I’m officially running to ...

Comedian and “Babes” actress Michelle Buteau criticized Dave Chappelle for his previous and controversial jokes about transgender people during her latest comedy special, “A Buteau-ful Mind.” ...

David Lynch, who died this week at 78, was one of those artists. Just to say that name, David Lynch (so ironic in its simplicity), is to conjure not merely a roster of immortal movies but a higher ...

Spanning genres from crime to horror to romantic comedies and more, these are 35 classic movies that are based on novels.