Chinese authorities blocked an annual independent film festival from opening on Saturday, said organizers of an event that has become a rare and influential venue for the showing of films that could be critical of the government.

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Vin Diesel was recently challenged to the ALS challenge by James Gun, but countered with “Plant a tree for Groot.”
A former child model accusing “X-Men” director Bryan Singer of sex abuse in Hawaii said he wants to dismiss the lawsuit — not because it lacks merit but because he can’t find a new attorney to represent him.
“When the Game Stands Tall” tries to be an inspirational Christian film with uplifting themes and moral lessons, but misses more than it hits. Which begs the question, is it OK for your kids?
The inspiring, true story of the De La Salle High School football team hits the big screen this week in “When the Game Stands Tall.” And that inspired us to look at other true, but entertaining stories streaming.
The big question at the heart of the movie is a big no-brainer. But high school senior Mia Hall (Chloe Grace Moretz), comatose and clinging to life, is torn by the choice in “If I Stay.”