Michael Calia writes about film, pop culture, television and books for the Journal and its Speakeasy blog. He has interviewed an array of filmmakers, writers and performers, including Steven Spielberg, Cate Blanchett and Stephen King.
Elise Archer fell for the character two decades ago, but she isn't keen on the "Suicide Squad" version.
![[image]](https://web-archive.nli.org.il/National_Library/20160526010038im_/http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/BN-OZ555_HARLEY_A_20160719174107.jpg)
Warner Bros.’ “Suicide Squad” aims to transform the Joker’s girlfriend, played by Margot Robbie, into a franchise player.
A new study shows a stark partisan divide when it comes to TV favorites.
The television and film icon behind "Happy Days" and "Pretty Woman" died Tuesday at age 81.
The first episode of 'Batman -- The Telltale Series" will be available Aug. 2.
The young-adult books, which dig into Mulder and Scully's teen years, will be published Jan. 3, 2017.
The show, which usually premieres in spring, will debut in summer 2017.
Blink-182 slips No. 3 after debuting in the top spot last week.
Director Gareth Edwards describes recording new Darth Vader dialogue with James Earl Jones.
The actor's profanity-laced commentary injects some levity into the dead-serious world of the HBO hit.
The animated film features the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson.
An illustrated volume of the author's "Earthsea" tales will include a new story and other material.
'It's great to see these things open up to a wider audience,' the author says.
The female-centric supernatural reboot opens later this week.
The writer says he "must respectfully disagree" with original Sulu actor George Takei, who criticized the change
The character will headline a new comic-book series kicking off this fall.
The development is reportedly an homage to actor George Takei, who originated the role in the 1960s.
Subscriber Content Read Preview
Can the director weather a lackluster showing by "The BFG"? His track record proves he can.
Subscriber Content Read Preview
The Oscar winner and theater stalwart stars in "The BFG," which hits theaters this week
Subscriber Content Read Preview
The list includes three series veterans and one newcomer.
Content engaging our readers now, with additional prominence accorded if the story is rapidly gaining attention. Our WSJ algorithm comprises 30% page views, 20% Facebook, 20% Twitter, 20% email shares and 10% comments.
