Benjamin Svetkey
Benjamin Svetkey
Veteran entertainment journalist Benjamin Svetkey shoots the breeze, raises a brow and sometimes wags a finger in his ruminations on the latest Hollywood news and controversies.
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Is It Finally Time to Put ‘Saturday Night Live’ to Bed?
Now in its 48th season, NBC’s late-night institution has become a joke — and not the funny kind.
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The Furor Over Brendan Fraser’s Fat Suit in ‘The Whale’: Turns Out You CAN Be Too Thin in Hollywood
The actor is in hot water for donning prosthetics in his new movie, the latest twist in the ongoing argument over who can play whom
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Why J.R.R. Tolkien Is Really Turning in His Grave – Over the Racist Backlash to ‘The Rings of Power’
Conservative critics are griping that Amazon is ruining its “Lord of the Rings” prequel with “woke” propaganda. In other words, they don’t like Black elves
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Is CNN’s Pivot to the Center a Smart Business Move or the Dumbest Idea Ever?
The cable news network is making big changes — Brian Stelter’s out, Chris Wallace is in — as it maneuvers toward middle ground (as if that still exists)
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The Show Must Go On! (Unless, of Course, You Need a Mental Health Break)
A slew of actors, pop stars and athletes have been taking “mental health” time-outs. Is this a good thing? Or do some need to just suck it up?
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Why Is Summer Such a Bad Time for Shows Competing for Emmys?
Awards Wrap Up: Summer shows are at a distinct disadvantage with voters, and spring is threatening to become the new fall for awards contenders
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Are ‘The Great’ and ‘Julia’ Too Good for Emmy? Let’s Hope Not
Our columnist makes the case for a pair of shows that may be overlooked but absolutely deserve to be nominated
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The Jan. 6 Hearings Will Be the Greatest Show on Earth – Or a Capitol Snooze
Thursday night, the House will begin televised hearings on the 2021 Capitol insurrection. The future of democracy is at stake. But will America tune in?
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How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Stars and EP Really Feel About Trekkies – and the Show’s Most Difficult Castmate (Exclusive Video)
TheWrap Screening Series: Sonequa Martin-Green and David Ajala, along with co-showrunner Michelle Paradise, delve into the sci-fi hit
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Amber Heard and Sympathy for the Devil: Does Feeling Bad for Her Make Me a Terrible Person?
Hollywood is rallying behind Johnny Depp while his ex-wife is being trashed in the court of public opinion. Is Heard really getting what she deserves?
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Johnny Depp Won in Court – But His Career Is Still Toast
He’s $8 million richer. He’s cleared his name. He’s humiliated his ex-wife. But is the star really any better off than before he went to court?
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The Last Movie Star Standing: Unpacking Tom Cruise’s Impossible Mission of a Career
“Top Gun: Maverick” is poised for a $100 million opening. When’s the last time a movie star made THAT happen?
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No Country for Dirty Old Men: How Frank Langella, Bill Murray and Fred Savage Got the Ax for ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
One told a raunchy joke. One pulled an actress’ ponytail. And one apparently had a tantrum. Did they all get what they deserve? Or is cancel culture in Hollywood out of control?
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Hey, Hollywood, Looking for Some Scary New Bad Guys? Try the Supreme Court
After decades of treating the Supremes with kid gloves in film and TV, maybe it’s time to get down and dirty with these supervillains
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Did Disney Just Hold a ‘Super-Spreader’ Event? Is That Even Still a Thing? (Exclusive)
As many as 25 people have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the gathering at L.A.’s Sunset Towers. Are the parties over — again?
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