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Krypto, the Super Dog
Krypto is scene stealer of the year in "Superman," from Warner Bros. Pictures

Krypto, the Super Dog

Sorry, Man of Steel, but the real star of “Superman” is a pup who won’t behave or take direction.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 18, 2025 — 2 min read
Trump as Superman
President Donald J. Trump presents himself as Superman

Trump as Superman

POTUS finds a new superhero—himself

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 18, 2025 — 1 min read
“Madea” Celebrates 20 Years on Screen
Tyler Perry trippin’ as Madea in “Madea’s Destination Wedding,” from Netflix

“Madea” Celebrates 20 Years on Screen

Tyler Perry’s sass-talking, purse-swinging African-American female dynamo is having a birthday. So blow out the candles and make a wish for more Madea.

In the News TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 18, 2025 — 2 min read
Ads at the Movies
Audiences are bombarded with commercials despite increasing ticket prices

Ads at the Movies

It’s already a plague and getting worse, so I want you get up in theaters and say, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!”

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 2 min read
“Sinners” Hits Digital with Killer Extras
“Sinners” star Michael B. Jordan shoots to kill outmoded sign language for Black viewers, from Warner Bros. Pictures

“Sinners” Hits Digital with Killer Extras

The year’s best movie so far comes brimming with special features,, including the first ever translation into Black sign language.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 1 min read
In Praise of a Badass
Michael Madsen with his actress sister Virginia Madsen. You can feel the love.

In Praise of a Badass

Dead at 67, character actor supreme Michael Madsen always went the extra mile in art and life.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 2 min read
The Movie List That Has Everyone Talking

The Movie List That Has Everyone Talking

What’s Not So Great about the New York Times List of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st century

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read
Denis Villeneuve
Can Denis Villeneuve direct the new 007 movie without losing his famous cool?

Denis Villeneuve

The new director of the James Bond series is facing the challenge to reinvent 007 for a generation that’s learned to hate everything he stands for.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

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The Travers Take

Peter Travers, longtime film critic for Rolling Stone and celeb interviewer for ABC’s Popcorn, lets it rip on movies, TV, streaming, awards and the best and worst of pop culture.

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