‘Zappa’ Review: Alex Winter’s Documentary Hauntingly Captures the Skewed Passion of Frank Zappa, a One-of-a-Kind Rock Legend

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has finally returned to the United States.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticA few episodes into “Our Flag Means Death,” aristocrat turned pirate ship captain Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) admires his spoils with a frisson of glee. “Why can’t one be a gentleman and a pirate?” he muses aloud to no one in particular, before deciding to embrace that inherent contradiction as his new moniker.

Stanford University and the soccer community are mourning the loss of a dear athlete.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Netflix comedy series “Blockbuster” has added five new cast membersTyler Alvarez (“Never Have I Ever,” “American Vandal”), Madeline Arthur (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” “Devil in Ohio”), and Olga Merediz (“In the Heights,” “Encanto”) have all joined the show as series regulars. JB Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home”) and Kamaia Fairburn (“Overlord and the Underwoods,” “Endlings”) will appear in recurring guest star roles. Full character descriptions can be found below.The new cast members join previously announced leads Randall Park and Melissa Fumero.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorJustin H. Min graduated from Cornell University with degrees in government and English, and after dabbling in law and a stint in journalism, he had a “crisis” moment where he decided to pursue acting. A recurring role on the Netflix hit “The Umbrella Academy” as Ben Hargreeves proved so popular he became a regular.

Tara McNamara “Make the movie unlike anything that’s ever been done before.”Scrawled across a production whiteboard, this guiding principle led Sony Pictures Animation’s “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” to break barriers with its fresh perspectives, unique artistry and richly drawn characters.Released on Netflix last April to acclaim from audiences and critics alike, the feature has become one of the most honored animated films of the season, with 30 critics group wins, nominations for best animated feature at the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards and eight nominations for the animation industry’s Annies — a testament to the project’s bold animated style and the wide appeal of its storytelling.

Rebekah Vardy has given fans a glimpse of her first children's book she is releasing with her husband, pro footballer Jamie.To celebrate World Book Day today, 3rd March, Becky, 40, has shared the update with her 417k Instagram followers. The mum of five shared a snap of the cover of her new book - titled Cedric the Little Sloth with a Big Dream - with the caption: "Happy #WorldBookDay to everyone out there, especially those of you who pulled together last minute costumes! Only 5 Days until our children’s book goes on sale & you and your children get to meet our little bugs with big hearts the ‘Be You Guardians’ (BUGs) #timetobeyourself #beyouguardians #meetthebugs" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.The authors on the book are listed as Becky and her husband, Jamie, with whom she shares three children.

Whilst Julia Fox has been in many conversations with her association with Kanye West, she has also proven that she knows how to make a statement. From her dramatic eye make up look to a head-to-toe denim outfit, the 32-year-old certainly knows how to tick all of the style boxes.

Davina McCall, 54, told fans today that her beloved father Andrew died on Monday evening after battling Alzheimer’s disease.The star was by her dad’s side when he died and she chose to share a heart wrenching post about his life on social media.Sharing an image of them both smiling, Davina wrote: “My Dad, Andrew, died on Monday night .“He took a turn for the worse on Sunday but thankfully he wasn’t in pain. He was peaceful. I'm so grateful for that, and that we could be with him...”Paying tribute to her late father, she continued: “He was the best Dad I could ever wish for.

Kourtney Kardashian is ready to get back in the spotlight.

CLASSIC Australian soap Neighbours will be AXED in June, the show has confirmed. The future of the classic show - which had run on British TV for 37 YEARS - had been in doubt after Channel 5 last month confirmed it would stop airing episodes. And on Thursday morning the show's Twitter account said: "We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June.

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Pierce Brosnan has been inundated with praise after issuing a plea to his fans to support the children of Ukraine. DONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?The James Bond star has joined a long list of celebrities who are voicing their support for Ukraine and took to Instagram on Wednesday to repost a message from UNICEF USA which asked for donations to help with "emergency response efforts".WATCH: Pierce Brosnan shares hopeful message with fansIt read: "As needs in #Ukraine escalate in line with the conflict, UNICEF is rapidly stepping up emergency response efforts throughout the country, providing critical supplies, access to safe water, child protection and more.

Shanna Moakler announced she's pregnant with her fourth child. The 46-year-old model tells that she recently received a positive pregnancy test just days after her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge. «I took a pregnancy test, and it is positive.

Davina McCall has expressed her sadness after the death of her beloved father, Andrew. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 54-year-old revealed her dad passed away on Monday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.MORE: Davina McCall's rare comments on home life and boyfriend Michael DouglasAlongside a throwback picture of her father, Davina wrote: "My dad, Andrew, died on Monday night. He took a turn for the worse on Sunday but thankfully he wasn't in pain.

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, has shared a devastating tribute to friend and co-star Ned Eisenberg, who died aged 65 on Sunday.READ: Law and Order star Ned Eisenberg dies aged 65 - detailsMariska and Ned both first appeared in the hit US drama in 1999 and on Wednesday, the 58-year-old actress took to Instagram to share the news to her 2.4 million followers, along with a touching and heartfelt message remembering her colleague.WATCH: Ali Wentworth made a surprise appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show to surprise her BFF Mariska Hargitay"My heart is so full of sadness over the loss of our dear, dear Ned Eisenberg," she wrote, before adding: "What a light and what a love. And such a first-rate actor, which pales next to him as a first-rate human.READ: See the cast of Law & Order: SVU and their real-life partnersMORE: Law & Order fans sent into overdrive as Sam Waterston teases 'surprise' return of major character"We will remember him always, with his bright mischievous smile and his open-wide heart.

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Even his most dedicated fans tend to accept that not all their friends will agree with them on Frank Zappa. Proudly uncategorizable, aloof and outspoken about the aspects of pop culture he thought were garbage, he attracted both devotees and haters from the very start.

Zappa, the authorised documentary covering the life and career of Frank Zappa, have been shared.The album is set to feature highlights from the composer’s vast back catalogue, live recordings, interview clips and a dozen unreleased tracks from the unclassifiable artist’s vaults.The 3CD/5LP release of ‘Zappa Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ spans 68 tracks, ranging from the Mothers of Invention’s ‘Freak Out’ to the musician’s final orchestral work ‘The Yellow Shark’.The film had been due to premiere at the since-cancelled SXSW Festival earlier this year. The official trailer was shared on October 29 – watch it below.The deluxe version of the soundtrack also includes offerings from Zappa’s Bizarre Records, as well as pieces by Edgard

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAlex Winter, the “Bill and Ted’s” actor who is himself a noted director and producer, saw in Frank Zappa’s story an icon who embodied everything about music and culture in the 1970s. At the same time, he wanted to capture the man behind the myth.

Frank Zappa was always waiting to get zapped.With his eccentric, experimental music, the rock iconoclast believed that, for all of his influential innovation, he was seen as a “threat” in the industry.“Basically, my career has been, year after year, waiting to be disposed of,” says the late legend in the new documentary “Zappa,” which arrives on demand Friday.But, before dying of prostate cancer at 52 in 1993, Zappa would build a Rock & Rock Hall of Fame résumé over 62 albums released in his lifetime.