Review: Tom Cruise saves the summer movie season, again, with ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One’

I can’t wait for ‘Dead Reckoning, Part Two.’

by John W. Allman July 17, 2023January 15, 2025

I can’t wait for ‘Dead Reckoning, Part Two.’

Arts & Entertainment

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is equal parts nostalgia and inspirational slogans that basically mean nothing—but it sure does fly fast

Don’t ask why. There is no why.

by John W. Allman May 25, 2022July 15, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The 30 most famous celebrities hailing from Tampa Bay

by CL Staff December 6, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

American Made gives Cruise control of his best film in years

The true-life tale of Barry Seal, a 1980’s drug smuggler and government operative turned liability, is almost too crazy to believe — which is why it likely works so well.

by John W. Allman October 2, 2017August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Mummy dearest: Universal unveils its revamped monster mash

A change of bandages doesn’t equal big scares, but The Mummy still manages to entertain

by John W. Allman June 8, 2017August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Do This: The Weekend Top 10

Chris Hardwick, Sylvia, Portrait de Brew at MF Arts, Gecko Pub Crawl … and nude Tom Cruise at Second Saturday Art Walk?

by Julie Garisto August 8, 2015August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Theater review: A Few Good Men

Stageworks’ production ably handles its truths.

by Julie Garisto May 6, 2014July 16, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tom Cruise faces Oblivion

The movie’s gorgeous, but that beauty is only skin deep.

by Joe Bardi April 19, 2013October 12, 2024

News & Views

Lawrence Wright’s Going Clear is the latest addition to the growing canon of Scientology exposes

by Mitch Perry February 21, 2013August 3, 2023

News & Views

Former Scientology member Nancy Many talks about L. Ron Hubbard, Hollywood, and why she left the church

by Mitch Perry January 16, 2013July 25, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tom Cruise, tough guy

Jack Reacher is a satisfying dose of visceral entertainment.

by Anthony Salveggi December 21, 2012July 6, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Rock out or walk out?

Rock of Ages delivers as advertised, but is unlikely to convert new fans.

by Kevin Tall June 15, 2012August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Tom Cruise’s latest Mission is a winner

Ghost Protocol stands tall among the season’s other blockbusters.

by Daniel Feingold December 16, 2011January 16, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Fall Arts 2011: Movies

What to watch for at festivals, art houses and the cineplex.

by Joe Bardi August 25, 2011August 3, 2023

News & Views

AltDotPop: John Travolta is bald, Justin Bieber gets a haircut, Charlie Sheen gets crazier and Michael Lohan confirms that Lindsay and Dina did coke together

by Amanda Allwood February 28, 2011August 17, 2023

News & Views

Must-click links: Egypt, Super Bowl bloat, Tom Cruise under FBI investigation, Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce and more …

by Anthony Nicholas February 9, 2011August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

CL’s Tournament of Summer Movie Blockbusters Round 1: Star Wars vs. Mission: Impossible II

by Joe Bardi June 1, 2009August 17, 2023

News & Views

Kelly McGillis (the smokin’ hot chick from Top Gun) is a lesbian

by Lorna Bracewell May 1, 2009September 3, 2023

News & Views

Reel Projections, Friday December 26

by Anthony Salveggi December 26, 2008June 5, 2022

Music

Where have all the real celebrities gone?

by Leilani Polk November 21, 2008August 17, 2023