Barris, Kenya (1974- )

Marquee Writers Push for Negotiations, but Their Clout May Not Matter

Some showrunners, eager for progress in the Hollywood strike, want the Writers Guild of America to meet with studios. How much sway they still have is in question.

By John Koblin Nicole Sperling and Brooks Barnes

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‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review: Bouncing Off the Rim

Even the trash talk in a remake of the 1992 street ball comedy has no spark, despite the best efforts of Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow.

By Glenn Kenny

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‘You People’ Review: Guess Who’s Going to Roscoe’s

Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy are among the stars in this prickly-charming generational Netflix comedy, the feature directing debut of Kenya Barris.

By Lisa Kennedy