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Movie Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ is an engaging brew but no natural 20

For at least 20 years, it’s been obvious that the geeks shall inherit the earth, pop culturally speaking. Comic books have crawled out of the cons to dominate mainstream movie culture, “Star Wars” is ubiquitous, and now, “Dungeons & Dragons” has its moment in the sun. First published in 1974, the popular fantasy role-playing game has mostly been relegated to a punchline (or punching bag) in media (see: Patton Oswalt’s Dungeon Master character in comedy series “Reno 911!”).
A&E >  Movies

The writer who inspired ‘Mean Girls’ says she’s considering legal action against Tina Fey and Paramount

The author whose book inspired Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" says that when she asked for "unpaid dues," she was hit with something akin to "And none for Gretchen Weiners, bye." Rosalind Wiseman, who wrote "Queen Bees and Wannabes" — the book that inspired "Mean Girls" — has watched the film and its offshoots become a cultural phenomenon over the years. Now, she's considering legal action against ...