Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny

Review: 'Gladiator II,' though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington

Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21

Moana 2 review – Disney’s most intrepid heroine is as sparky as ever

The livewire teen sets sail with a new crew in this vividly realised mythic romp . Disney’s anti-princess, ancient Polynesia’s livewire teenage adventurer Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho), returns in this ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Jim Cramer reviews ten stocks that are up more than 200% so far this year

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday reviewed ten stocks worth more than $1 billion that have run up big this year, including Cava, Palantir and Carvana.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Moana 2 review – vacuum-packed Disney ocean adventure that will leave you cold

Auli’i Cravalho’s Polynesian princess embarks on a quest to save other islanders oppressed by evil god Nalo – but this frictionless sequel lacks genuine passion. Originally planned as a TV series, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Review: In 'Moana 2,' a groundbreaking Disney hero dreams bigger, venturing into new territory

Original voice cast members Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return, as does the first film's laudable commitment to repping Polynesian culture and empowerment.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

The Witcher 3 Has An Impressive New Mod That Adds Dazzling Visual Upgrades

Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red released REDkit , the official modding tool for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt . While that opened up a world of possibilities for PC players, the core game has just ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation

With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Rafael Nadal Is the King of Clay, but He’s So Much More Than That

Nadal possessed shotmaking talent, tennis IQ, finesse and flair too often lost in the brick-red dust, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 20

Matthew Gaudreau Was So Much More Than the Brother of Johnny Hockey

The brothers died after being struck by a car on Aug. 29. For some, the sense of loss still hasn’t sunk in.

Sports - The New York Times - November 21

The M4 MacBook Pro Is So Much More Than a Spec Bump

It doesn’t look like much on paper, but this update is a big deal.

Business - Inc. - November 22

Britain’s national security demands more than a defence review

As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new world

Business - Financial Times - November 22

The emotions return in 'Inside Out 2' — in more ways than one

The makers of the highest-grossing animated film ever put a lot of their families — and themselves — into the movie's exploration of puberty blues.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

The NBA is more international than ever. So why doesn’t Mexico have a star?

Players born outside the US are becoming more dominant in the league. But the pipeline from a close neighbor is still not flowing freely. It may be time for the National Basketball Association to ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

'Moana 2' makes history by releasing Maori-language version alongside premiere

“Moana 2 Reo Māori” is the first Disney animated feature to premiere in an Indigenous language directly alongside its English-language counterpart.

Disney's 'Moana 2' rolling toward history-making Thanksgiving weekend

'Moana 2,' Disney's sequel to the beloved original film, is expected to break Thanksgiving weekend box office records with as much as $200 million in ticket sales.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Auli’i Cravalho on ‘Moana 2’ and Making Her Broadway Debut

“Moana” made her a breakout star. Now Cravalho, at 24, is back in the sequel, while also making her Broadway debut and embracing edgier parts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

‘Wicked' and 'Moana 2' films lead major box office resurgence

“Wicked” is leading a major box office resurgence with the blockbuster raking in more than $250 million domestically since hitting screens. Meanwhile, “Moana 2,” which came out Wednesday, has ...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is more than $2 billion richer after post-election stock pop

Coinbase's success in helping its candidates win their elections on Tuesday sent the company's stock price soaring, lifting CEO Brian Armstrong's net worth.

Business - CNBC - November 6

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years

World - ABC News - November 7

More than 2 dozen Big Lots stores no longer closing: Here's where

While dozens of stores previously set for closure are seemingly remaining open, Big Lots has already closed more than 270 stores this year.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

'Bomb cyclone' storm leaves 2 dead and more than 450,000 customers without power in Washington state

Two people were killed near Seattle and more than a half-million homes and businesses were left in the dark Wednesday in the wake of back-to-back storms that battered the Pacific Northwest.

Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future

Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursor