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Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

  • BRUCE R. MILLER Lee Enterprises

“Disclosure Day” is an old-school drama that retraces some of the tracks Steven Spielberg plowed with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and other alien-heavy films.

New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

We haven't seen all of the big summer blockbusters, but there are still plenty of movies to watch. But are they worth your time?

Best TV shows of 2026 so far ranked by USA TODAY

Best TV shows of 2026 so far ranked by USA TODAY

  • USA Today - Vertical

USA TODAY reporter Kelly Lawler ranks best TV shows of 2026 so far, including "Survivor" "Lord of the Flies" and "The Pitt."

Still running: Michael Fassbender finds even more intrigue in ‘The Agency’

Still running: Michael Fassbender finds even more intrigue in ‘The Agency’

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

Michael Fassbender couldn’t wait to find out where his character was headed after the first season of “The Agency.”

Pat Sajak shares rare life update after 'Wheel of Fortune' retirement

Pat Sajak shares rare life update after 'Wheel of Fortune' retirement

  • Charlie Carballo USA TODAY

Pat Sajak shared a rare "update on life" in a video message posted to X. 

Corey Feldman hospitalized after medical emergency on flight

Corey Feldman hospitalized after medical emergency on flight

  • KiMi Robinson USA Today

"Stand by Me" actor Corey Feldman has been hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency on a cross-country flight to Los Angeles.

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Has $44M Debut Opening Weekend

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Has $44M Debut Opening Weekend

  • HypeLine

Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi adventure, ‘Disclosure Day,’ has debuted at No. 1 domestically, making $44 million from 3,824 theaters. The opening exceeded projections of $35 million but fell short of the $50 million some rival studios expected would be enough to justify its large budget. …

The celebrity game: ‘Gail Daughtry’ lets actors spoof the business and its spoils

The celebrity game: ‘Gail Daughtry’ lets actors spoof the business and its spoils

    More than three decades in the entertainment industry helped David Wain and Ken Marino stuff their film, “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,” with recognizable faces.

    The Biggest Box Office Hits Of The 90s Might Shock You

    The Biggest Box Office Hits Of The 90s Might Shock You

      Here are the biggest box office hits of the 90s... Claiming second place is Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park.’ Released in 1993, the dinosaur adventure starred Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum as visitors to a revolutionary theme park where genetically engineered dinosaurs escape co…

      Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

      Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

        "This is just a feel-good bro-com that demonstrates (Paul) Rudd can sing and (Nick) Jonas has potential," Bruce Miller writes in his review of "Power Ballad," in theaters now.

        Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ seems stale in Nate Bargatze’s hands

        Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ seems stale in Nate Bargatze’s hands

          "The Breadwinner," in theaters now, finds Bargatze as a stellar car salesman who becomes Mr. Mom when his wife makes a “Shark Tank” deal and gets called away from home.

          Summer movies run cold as 'Euphoria' ends wild ride | Streamed & Screened podcast

          Summer movies run cold as 'Euphoria' ends wild ride | Streamed & Screened podcast

            We’ve been left with an underwhelming start to the summer movie season to go with the conclusion of several seasons and series of streaming favorites.

            Paul Rudd gets a chance to realize his musical dreams in ‘Power Ballad’

            Paul Rudd gets a chance to realize his musical dreams in ‘Power Ballad’

              When Paul Rudd signed on for "Power Ballad,” the film’s key song hadn’t been written. “It kind of has to work,” he remembers saying. “We’re hinging this thing on it.”

              Savannah Guthrie shares new message about missing mother Nancy Guthrie

              Savannah Guthrie shares new message about missing mother Nancy Guthrie

                Savannah Guthrie is sharing a new message about her missing mother as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fifth month.

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                Movies & Television

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Best TV shows of 2026 so far ranked by USA TODAY

                Best TV shows of 2026 so far ranked by USA TODAY

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