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John Waters’ Best of 2020 List Includes ‘Mangrove,’ ‘Swallow’ & Also, ‘Butt Boy’

November 28, 2020 4:55 pm

With December right around the corner, it's time for endless "best of" lists, and this year John Waters returns with his signature early and peculiar selection of best movies of the year. Waters is famously on...

Amazon Cancels ‘Utopia’ Remake After One Season

Rafael Motamayor

November 28, 2020 1:55 pm

News

Many people will tell you that making a TV show about a pandemic while in the middle of a pandemic is a bad or even dumb idea, and those people would be right. Turns out, even Amazon Prime has realized this, a...

Alex Garland’s Making A Low-Budget Horror & Canceled Plans To Make A TV Show About Civil Disobedience

Rafael Motamayor

November 28, 2020 12:52 pm

News, Television

After delivering one of the most visually stunning TV shows of 2020 with "Devs," Alex Garland was getting ready to work on a new TV project. Then, 2020 happened and suddenly making a TV show about the need to ...

‘Collective’ Exclusive Clip Chronicles Discovery Of Massive Corruption

Gregory Ellwood

November 27, 2020 1:00 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

If you look at Metacritic's top-rated films of 2020, you may be surprised at the no. 2 ranked film of the year. Sure, Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland" has a firm hold at the no. 1 spot, but tied with Steve McQueen's "...

‘The French Dispatch’: Lyna Khoudri Reveals Some Of The Films Wes Anderson Recommended The Cast Watch For Tonal Inspiration

Nicholas Laskin

November 27, 2020 11:50 am

News

We are all waiting patiently for any news regarding the release of Wes Anderson’s upcoming “The French Dispatch,” although a Cannes 2021 bow seems all but inevitable at this point. Thanks to a new interview th...

‘The Mandalorian’: A Beloved Character From The ‘Clone Wars’ Appears & Lifts The Veil On Many Mysteries [Chapter 13 ‘The Jedi’ Review]

Rafael Motamayor

November 27, 2020 10:58 am

News, Reviews, Television

Spoilers: but really, didn't we all see it coming? Ahsoka lives! Since reports came in early March that Rosario Dawson would join the cast of "The Mandalorian," fans of the "Star Wars" animated shows have b...

Juliette Binoche Reunites With Claire Denis Again For ‘Radioscopie’ With Vincent Lindon

Rodrigo Perez

November 26, 2020 3:04 pm

News

While they are giants in the world of French filmmaking and recognized as international talents, it seems strange to think that the first time Juliette Binoche and filmmaker Claire Denis worked together was on...

Glenn Close Gwyneth Paltrow Shakespeare In Love

Glenn Close Questions Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Shakespeare In Love’ Oscar Win: “It Doesn’t Make Sense”

Charles Barfield

November 26, 2020 1:28 pm

Awards, News

Glenn Close knows a thing or two about being nominated for Oscars. She has seven nominations under her belt, with the most recent one being in 2019 for her performance in “The Wife.” But Close has yet to land ...

Joss Whedon Exit’s HBO’s ‘The Nevers’ & Ray Fisher Alleges It’s Because Of ‘Justice League’ Controversy

Charles Barfield

November 26, 2020 1:07 pm

News, Television

Joss Whedon is back in the news, but it isn’t related to the ongoing “Justice League” controversy. Or is it? You see, the filmmaker confirmed that he’s stepping away from showrunning duties on his upcoming HB...

‘The Mandalorian’: Quality ‘Star Wars’ World-Building Or Just Bad Episodic Storytelling? [The Playlist Podcast]

Charles Barfield, Mike DeAngelo and Brian Farvour

November 26, 2020 11:45 am

News, Podcasts

To Mando or not to Mando, that’s the question posed in this week’s episode of The Playlist Podcast. And to help Charles, Brian, and Mike figure out if “The Mandalorian” is actually any good after reaching the ...

‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’: Netflix Offered $200 Million, But The Franchise Film Looks Headed To HBO Max

Rodrigo Perez

November 26, 2020 11:09 am

News

The doom and gloom exhibitors and theaters must feel about their industry thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic must be feeling worse right now. “Wonder Woman 1984” is heading to HBO Max on Christmas Day (though it ...

‘Fantastic Beasts 3’: It’s Official, Mads Mikkelsen Will Replace Johnny Depp As Grindelwald

Edward Davis

November 26, 2020 10:34 am

News

Well, it's official, Mads Mikkelsen will replace Johnny Depp as the villain Gellert Grindelwald in “Fantastic Beasts 3.” It's certainly an upgrade for the franchise, especially all the drama surrounding Johnn...

‘Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults’ Trailer Is Out of This World

Brynne Ramella

November 26, 2020 9:45 am

News, Trailers

Cults are perhaps one of the more common documentary series topics, and there have been some fairly peculiar ones examined in recent years. "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," might examine one of the stranges...

‘The Prom’ Trailer: Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman & More Are Broadway Stars Looking To Brighten A Special Night

Andrew Hrip

November 26, 2020 9:17 am

News, Trailers

You’re on the cusp of taking the next big step in life. It’s been a long road to get here, but the finish line is in sight. So why not cut loose a little with friends and reminisce about all the best moments? ...

Bruce Lee At 80: The Dragon’s Unmatched Films, Influence & Afterlives [Be Reel Podcast]

Chance Solem-Pfeifer and Noah Ballard

November 25, 2020 1:40 pm

News, Podcasts

Ahead of Bruce Lee’s (would-be) 80th birthday, Be Reel marvels at the spinning kicks, inimitable shrieks, and star wattage of the global icon. LISTEN: Alison Brie Talks ‘Happiest Season,’ ‘Promising Young ...