They are small, blue, and each has a role within their society. Yes, among the Smurfs, there are all sorts of quirky characters who are strong, smart, clumsy, funny, and much more. Only one lacks an ...

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Coghsell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this week's most memorable releases. Peter Rainer also gives the scoop on the 2017 TCM Film Festival. Larry ...

In the first few minutes of the animated film “Smurfs: The Lost Village,” I couldn’t help but wonder if this was going to be a terribly long version of the 1980s TV cartoon series. Fortunately, “Lost ...

Here’s a first look at the all-CG Smurfs: The Lost Village, Sony Pictures Animation’s attempt to atone for their first two live-action/CG-hybrid Smurfs films: The teaser doesn’t do much besides ...

"This is a different Smurfs, because this is fully animated as opposed to live-action or anything. So, this really does harken back to the old Saturday morning cartoons, back in the '80s," says star ...

Elsewhere, 'Beauty and the Beast' holds at No. 2 as it prepares to waltz past the $1 billion mark globally; 'Going in Style,' catering to older adults, opens ahead of expectations. By Pamela ...

The Smurfs have led a relatively low profile over the past few years, aside from a few presenting gigs, but they are an important part of pop culture. Everyone knows that Smurfs are blue, cute, and ...

Ever since Smurfette heard about the existence of a secret and mysterious Smurf village, she has wanted to go and find it. But going alone is far too dangerous, so she enlists the enthusiastic support ...

In this third installment of the Smurfs franchise, the little blue guys embark on a journey to locate a mystery village before an evil wizard finds it first. Kelly Asbury directed. The Reader is free.