Entertainment

Books vs. movies: Why adapting a hit novel can be a real 'Hail Mary'

For nearly as long as movies have been made, books have served as inspiration — for better or worse.

Did you see that? Movies you shouldn't miss before exiting 2025

There is only so much attention to spread around the year, and that means a few notable movies and shows can fall through the cracks. That's why you're hearing friends, family, and co-workers exclaiming, "You just have to watch this!" So, let's cover a few titles you may have missed in 2025.

Why you shouldn't scroll through 'Train Dreams'

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s not like other ‘Superman’ films

With a K9 sidekick, a sense of humor, and a Man of Steel who says “dude,” 2025’s “Superman” might not be the Superman you expect, or even want. But for our modern times, it’s the “Superman” we all need.

What's in an asterisk? Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' is action with unexpected allegory

Perhaps the first thing audiences notice about Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" is that there is an asterisk at the end of the title. It's led to plenty of speculation about the film.

Meet you where? Share your favorite places to gather around arts and culture in Seattle

Are you a Seattleite who loves the arts and culture? Are you also looking for your people, your community, your fandom? KUOW's newest podcast is for you.

Bellevue slated to get its own edition of Monopoly

Bellevue will be the first city in Washington state to get its own, officially licensed, edition of Monopoly. What's on the board? That's up to locals.

Washington joins lawsuit challenging Live Nation, Ticketmaster's dominance

Washington state has joined the Department of Justice in a lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment have a monopoly on event sales in the United States. They seek to split the companies in two, and water down their influence.