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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t seen Top Gun, but he’s not surprised it appeals to ‘normal people’

‘I’ve heard really good things about it.’

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics June 9, 2022August 17, 2023

‘I’ve heard really good things about it.’

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

‘Captain Marvel’ soars above expectations with a fresh female perspective

Marvel Studios puts its final piece in place before ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ and gives Brie Larson the role of a lifetime.

by John W. Allman March 5, 2019August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Spring Arts Preview: Movies

Previews of this spring’s best coming attractions.

by Joe Bardi January 24, 2013August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Reel Projections: Top Gun 2 takes flight

Plus: New details on Ghostbusters 3 and the Robocop reboot.

by Joe Bardi June 21, 2012April 30, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Remade with love: Swede Fest Tampa Bay is coming Oct. 21

by Joe Bardi October 7, 2011November 21, 2023

Happy Star Wars Day and Top 5 Movie Themes

by Ivan Pena May 4, 2009June 5, 2022

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

by Lorna Bracewell May 1, 2009September 3, 2023