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Val Kilmer: The Essentials [Be Reel Podcast]

June 3, 2020 4:08 pm

He’s been called the Lizard King, the Iceman, the Dark Knight, and is perpetually applying for the post of your Huckleberry. Val Kilmer is one of the most fascinating and elusive screen presences of the last 4...

Ridley Scott Thinks The ‘Alien’ Franchise Is Ready To “Re-Evolve” & Has “A Lot Of Mileage” Left In It

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 3:50 pm

News

No matter how many fans and critics openly ask for him to stop, it appears that Ridley Scott is still deadset on making more ‘Alien’ films. And even though his previous entry in the franchise, “Alien: Covenant...

Cinemark Boss Doesn’t Think Theatrical Business Will “Get Into A Full-On Rhythm Again” Until 2022

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 3:34 pm

Box Office, News

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to really affect the film industry, most people were concerned about what all these film delays would mean for the summer movie season this year. Instead, what they should have...

‘Run With The Hunted’ Trailer: Michael Pitt Stars In A New Thriller About Kids Trained To Be Criminals

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 3:15 pm

News, Trailers

There are a number of reasons why someone might turn to a life of crime. Maybe they’re put in a bad situation where the only way out is to bend the law a bit. Or perhaps, they’re a bit villainous and don’t rea...

8 Films To See In June: ‘Staten Island,’ ‘Artemis Fowl’ & More

Ally Johnson

June 3, 2020 2:38 pm

News

June isn’t off to a particularly great start, following the already awful events of the rest of the year so far, but if there’s anything to look forward to it’s some terrific films scheduled for release this m...

Spike Lee Talks George Floyd Killing & Says 2020 Is “One Of The Worst Years Ever”

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 2:19 pm

News

Shortly after the video was released of George Floyd being killed by a police officer and protests began to rise up around the US, Spike Lee released a short clip editing together the videos of Floyd and Eric ...

‘Lovecraft Country’ Trailer: A Man Fights Monsters & Racism In Jordan Peele’s HBO Series

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 1:36 pm

News, Television, Trailers

With the legacy of systemic racism being on the minds of just about every person in the US right now, due to the brutal killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, it seems like fitti...

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Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe’ TV Anthology Comprised Of 5 Feature-Length Entries, Including ‘Mangrove’ & ‘Lover’s Rock’

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 1:20 pm

News, Television

Even without an event happening in 2020, the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival announced their lineup of films that make up this year’s “Official Selections.” And perhaps the most surprising announcement ...

Cannes 2020 Line-up: Wes Anderson’s ‘French Dispatch,’ 2 New Steve McQueen Movies & Much More

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 12:58 pm

Festivals, News

After weeks of “will they or won’t they?” the Cannes Film Festival was recently officially canceled due to COVID-19. However, in place of trying to emulate the “digital” festival model that folks like SXSW and...

‘Ete 85’ Teaser: François Ozon’s Latest Film Uses The Cure’s Music To Set The Tone

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 11:54 am

News, Trailers

Since 2000, you’d be hard-pressed to find a filmmaker that has received as much acclaim internationally than French filmmaker François Ozon. With numerous films released over the past 20 years that have receiv...

Elisabeth Moss On The “Role Of A Lifetime” In ‘Shirley’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 3, 2020 11:00 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Interviews, News

Focusing on anything besides what's going on in America's streets is difficult at the moment. In another reality the entertainment industry is debating what can only be described as questionable standards for ...

AMC Theatres Says There’s “Substantial Doubt” The Chain Can Stay In Business Due To COVID-19 Losses

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 10:50 am

Box Office, News

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people were concerned that local arthouse theaters and independent exhibitors would be the first cinema-related businesses to be shut down for good. No one really thought...

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Cinemark CEO Says WB Is “Optimistic” That ‘Tenet’ Will Open In July

Charles Barfield

June 3, 2020 10:25 am

Box Office, News

Has there been a film with a more anticipated release date than Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet?” Unlike the release dates for a big Marvel Studios film or the latest “Star Wars” movie, Warner Bros’ “Tenet” is not ...

Billy Porter: “I Set Out To Be The Change I Wanted To See” [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 3, 2020 10:05 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Interviews, News, Television

Two weeks ago Billy Porter jumped on the phone to discuss his Emmy-winning performance as Pray Tell, the fictional emcee of New York's early '90s ballroom scene, in FX's "Pose." At the time, the nation was onl...

‘Law & Order’ Writer Fired After Holding A Gun In A Picture & Threatening To “Light Motherf*ckers Up”

Charles Barfield

June 2, 2020 3:17 pm

News, Television

Craig Gore is a writer that many people who read The Playlist probably aren’t that familiar with. His previous credits include episodes of “S.W.A.T.” and “Chicago PD,” as well as the upcoming, highly-anticipat...