Mark Wahlberg relates to troubled guys like ‘The Gambler’
NEW YORK — In “The Gambler,” Mark Wahlberg plays professor Jim Bennett, a teacher of literature by day and gambler by night. His debt causes him to borrow money from his mother (Jessica Lange) and a...
View ArticleSeth MacFarlane pulls back curtain on making ‘Ted 2′
LONDON — In the hotel suite was Seth MacFarlane, the creator, writer, director and voice of “Ted 2″ (opening Friday), but there was no sign of his naughty alter ego: furry Ted himself. “Oh, he’s simply...
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‘Ted 2′: Bear turns unbearable in preachy sequel
The thing about Ted is, he’s a jerk. Yes, it’s quite a thing — a talking, beer-swilling, pot-smoking, foul-mouthed teddy bear interacting with the humans of Boston, working as a cashier, even falling...
View ArticleWill Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg re-team in ‘Daddy’s Home’
NEW YORK — For Will Ferrell, the opportunity to play a stepfather “who is not a total jerk or a real meanie” was the hook to say yes to “Daddy’s Home,” opening Friday. Another “huge plus,” explained...
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‘Daddy’s Home': Mark Wahlberg lacks danger, Will Ferrell lacks logic
Even though “Daddy’s Home” is set in the New Orleans area and “Sisters” is set in Orlando, it feels as if they’re next-door neighbors on Mediocre Boulevard. Like the Amy Poehler-Tina Fey comedy from...
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‘Mojave': Oscar Isaac stars in first great film of 2016
Garrett Hedlund’s Thomas sits across the table from Oscar Isaac’s Jack. Each man pretty much would like the other one to die, preferably as soon as possible — but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for...
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Sean Combs, Mark Wahlberg donating 1 million bottles of water to Flint
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A bottled water company owned in part by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Mark Wahlberg is pledging to donate 1 million bottles of water to the residents of Flint, Michigan. Sean Combs | Photo...
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