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    • Hijack, Idris Elba

      'Hijack' Trailer: Idris Elba Stars In Apple TV+'s Thriller Series On June 28

      Alani Vargas
      May 25, 2023 10:17 am
      News, Television, Trailers
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    • Oppenheimer

      ‘Oppenheimer’: Christopher Nolan Wrote The Script For His New Movie Entirely In The First Person

      Ned Booth
      June 9, 2023 3:46 pm
    • Amy Schumer Barbie

      ‘Barbie’: Amy Schumer Says She Dropped Out An Earlier Version Of Upcoming Film Because It Wasn’t “Very Feminist And Cool”

      Ned Booth
      June 9, 2023 2:49 pm
    • Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, Star Wars Celebration

      ‘Andor’: Tony Gilroy Teases More ‘Rogue One’ Character Cameos In Season 2

      Ned Booth
      June 9, 2023 2:17 pm
    • Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows

      ‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows’ Trailer: A Hollywood Icon Who Led A Dual Life Gets The Documentary Treatment

      Edward Davis
      June 9, 2023 2:02 pm
    • Against All Enemies Tribeca 2023

      ‘Against All Enemies’ Shines a Light on the Terrifying Veteran-To-Domestic Terrorist Pipeline [Tribeca]

      Chris Barsanti
      June 9, 2023 12:39 pm
    • Downtown Owl

      ‘Downtown Owl’ Can’t Quite Translate Chuck Klosterman From Page To Screen [Tribeca]

      Marshall Shaffer
      June 9, 2023 11:30 am
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    • Films To See In June, 2023

      12 Movies To See In June: ‘Across The Spider-Verse,’ ‘No Hard Feelings,’ ‘Asteroid City’ & More

      Alani Vargas
      June 5, 2023 1:54 pm
      Features, News
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    • Lauren Ambrose On The Thrilling Conclusion of ‘Servant’ & Joining The Incredible ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast [Interview]

      Lauren Ambrose On The Thrilling Conclusion of ‘Servant’ & Joining The Incredible ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast [Interview]

      Emma Fraser
      June 8, 2023 3:45 pm
    • House of the Dragon, Paddy Considine

      ‘House Of The Dragon’: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith & The Fallen Crown [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 8, 2023 10:15 am
    • The Flash, Ezra Miller

      ‘The Flash’ Review: Barry Allen Is Barely The Lead In A Hollow Movie Overfilled With Fan Service

      Nick Allen
      June 6, 2023 3:13 pm
    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • transformers rise of the beasts

      ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Review: Latest Fighting Robots Sequel Proves The Franchise Is Out Of Gas

      Marshall Shaffer
      June 6, 2023 9:31 am
    • 12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

      12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      June 5, 2023 2:49 pm
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    • Special Ops: Lioness

      'Special Ops: Lioness' Teaser: Taylor Sheridan's Female-Driven CIA Drama Premieres On Paramount+ On July 23

      Alani Vargas
      June 8, 2023 12:06 pm
      News, Television, Trailers
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    • Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, Star Wars Celebration

      ‘Andor’: Tony Gilroy Teases More ‘Rogue One’ Character Cameos In Season 2

      Ned Booth
      June 9, 2023 2:17 pm
    • Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows

      ‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows’ Trailer: A Hollywood Icon Who Led A Dual Life Gets The Documentary Treatment

      Edward Davis
      June 9, 2023 2:02 pm
    • Chris Perfetti, Abbott Elementary, Emmys 2023

      ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Chris Perfetti: “It’s Funnier For People To Not Like Jacob” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 9, 2023 10:53 am
    • HBO, Mark Ruffalo, Brad Ingelsby,

      HBO Teaming Up With Mark Ruffalo & ‘Mare Of Easttown’ Creator Brad Ingelsby For New Police Task Force Series

      Christopher Marc
      June 9, 2023 9:30 am
    • JD PArdo mayans

      JD Pardo Talks ‘Mayans,’ Making His Directorial Debut, EZ’s Possible Redemption & More [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      June 8, 2023 5:59 pm
    • The Witcher

      ‘The Witcher’ Season 3 Trailer: Henry Cavill Does One More Ride As Geralt Of Rivia

      Edward Davis
      June 8, 2023 4:04 pm
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      ‘Master Gardener’: Joel Edgerton On Working With Paul Schrader, Returning To ‘Star Wars’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Alani Vargas
      May 22, 2023 1:42 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • Chris Perfetti, Abbott Elementary, Emmys 2023

      ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Chris Perfetti: “It’s Funnier For People To Not Like Jacob” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 9, 2023 10:53 am
    • JD PArdo mayans

      JD Pardo Talks ‘Mayans,’ Making His Directorial Debut, EZ’s Possible Redemption & More [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      June 8, 2023 5:59 pm
    • Lauren Ambrose On The Thrilling Conclusion of ‘Servant’ & Joining The Incredible ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast [Interview]

      Lauren Ambrose On The Thrilling Conclusion of ‘Servant’ & Joining The Incredible ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast [Interview]

      Emma Fraser
      June 8, 2023 3:45 pm
    • House of the Dragon, Paddy Considine

      ‘House Of The Dragon’: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith & The Fallen Crown [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 8, 2023 10:15 am
    • Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Anthony Ramos

      ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’: Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises & Getting His Driver’s License For The Film [Interview]

      Kathia Woods
      June 7, 2023 4:15 pm
    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
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    • Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d'une Chute)

      ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Review: Words Shape Reality In Justine Triet’s Gripping Masterpiece [Cannes]

      Alani Vargas
      May 21, 2023 12:31 pm
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Against All Enemies Tribeca 2023

      ‘Against All Enemies’ Shines a Light on the Terrifying Veteran-To-Domestic Terrorist Pipeline [Tribeca]

      Chris Barsanti
      June 9, 2023 12:39 pm
    • Downtown Owl

      ‘Downtown Owl’ Can’t Quite Translate Chuck Klosterman From Page To Screen [Tribeca]

      Marshall Shaffer
      June 9, 2023 11:30 am
    • Never Have I Never S4

      ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4 Review: Devi Is Messy, Funny, Emotional And Triumphant In The Final Season Of The Netflix Series

      Valerie Ettenhofer
      June 8, 2023 1:41 pm
    • The Flash, Ezra Miller

      ‘The Flash’ Review: Barry Allen Is Barely The Lead In A Hollow Movie Overfilled With Fan Service

      Nick Allen
      June 6, 2023 3:13 pm
    • based on a true story peacock

      ‘Based On A True Story’ Review: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina Are Wasted In Dumb Peacock Comedy Series

      Brian Tallerico
      June 6, 2023 2:12 pm
    • transformers rise of the beasts

      ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Review: Latest Fighting Robots Sequel Proves The Franchise Is Out Of Gas

      Marshall Shaffer
      June 6, 2023 9:31 am
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      ‘Master Gardener’: Joel Edgerton On Working With Paul Schrader, Returning To ‘Star Wars’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Alani Vargas
      May 22, 2023 1:42 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
    Recent
    • JD PArdo mayans

      JD Pardo Talks ‘Mayans,’ Making His Directorial Debut, EZ’s Possible Redemption & More [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      June 8, 2023 5:59 pm
    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • Rob Savage The Boogeyman

      ‘The Boogeyman’: Director Rob Savage Talks His New Horror Film, Earning Stephen King’s Approval & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 2, 2023 10:56 pm
    • John Hillcoat, George & Tammy

      Director John Hillcoat Talks ‘George & Tammy,’ Working With Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon

      Joe Scott
      June 1, 2023 11:56 am
    • emily tosta mayans mc

      Emily Tosta Discusses ‘Mayans’ Season 5, Playing A Multi-Layered Woman In A Male-Dominated Series & More [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      June 1, 2023 11:11 am
    • mayans jr Bourne

      JR Bourne Talks The Final Season Of ‘Mayans’ & Playing A Villain Who Is A “Festering Open Wound Of Trauma” [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      May 25, 2023 1:33 pm
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    • My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

      'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Trailer: It's All In The Family Again When Nia Vardalos' Series Returns To Theaters On September 8

      Alani Vargas
      May 11, 2023 1:36 pm
      News, Trailers
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    • Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows

      ‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows’ Trailer: A Hollywood Icon Who Led A Dual Life Gets The Documentary Treatment

      Edward Davis
      June 9, 2023 2:02 pm
    • The Witcher

      ‘The Witcher’ Season 3 Trailer: Henry Cavill Does One More Ride As Geralt Of Rivia

      Edward Davis
      June 8, 2023 4:04 pm
    • Warrior Season 3

      ‘Warrior’ Season 3 Trailer: Andrew Koji Returns For More Martial Arts Action In This Max Series

      Charles Barfield
      June 8, 2023 3:30 pm
    • Lumberjack The Monster

      ‘Lumberback The Monster’ Trailer: Takashi Miike’s Latest Pits A Psychopathic Lawyer Against A Masked Serial Killer

      Ned Booth
      June 8, 2023 3:00 pm
    • Final Cut

      ‘Final Cut’ Trailer: Michel Hazanavicius’ Zombie Remake Screens At Tribeca Next Week, Hits Theaters On July 14

      Ned Booth
      June 8, 2023 2:09 pm
    • The Lesson

      ‘The Lesson’ Trailer: Literary Noir Thriller With Richard E. Grant & Julie Delpy Premieres At Tribeca, Hits Theaters On July 7

      Ned Booth
      June 8, 2023 1:19 pm
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    • Oscars 2024, Cannes 2023

      Did The 2024 Oscars Get A Cannes Boost?

      Alani Vargas
      May 28, 2023 9:32 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Festivals, News
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    • Chris Perfetti, Abbott Elementary, Emmys 2023

      ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Chris Perfetti: “It’s Funnier For People To Not Like Jacob” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 9, 2023 10:53 am
    • House of the Dragon, Paddy Considine

      ‘House Of The Dragon’: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith & The Fallen Crown [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 8, 2023 10:15 am
    • Celine Song, Past Lives

      ‘Past Lives’ Director Celine Song Is Already Excited About Her Next A24 Film [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 6, 2023 10:13 am
    • J.A. Bayona, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

      J.A. Bayona Revisits The Beautiful Light Of ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 5, 2023 4:34 pm
    • Murray Bartlett, Welcome to Chippendales, Emmys 2023, The Last of Us

      Murray Bartlett Is Ready For Another Emmy Moment (Or Two) [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 31, 2023 3:15 pm
    • Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

      Janelle James Recognizes Ava’s “Hustle” On ‘Abbott Elementary’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 30, 2023 1:33 pm
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‘Jamojaya’

‘Jamojaya’ Review: Justin Chon’s Showcases A Complex Father/Son Relationship In Drama With Momentum Issues [Sundance]

Alani Vargas
January 25, 2023 10:00 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
There is no shortage of stories about fathers and their kids, specifically sons. But in Justin Chon’s (“Gook,” “Ms. Purple”) film, “Jamojaya,” the relationship becomes bogged down with the added aspect of care...
Scrapper

‘Scrapper’ Review: Harris Dickinson Stars In An Endearing Story Of A Grieving Daughter & Long-Lost Father [Sundance]

Alani Vargas
January 25, 2023 9:35 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
“Scrapper” starts in a dreary English flat with a child all alone but not incapable. That seems to be the M.O. for Georgie (Lola Campbell), who is quiet initially through the opening scene. But that, of course...
Judy Blume Forever, Sundance

‘Judy Blume Forever’ Review: Documentary Joyfully Celebrates Esteemed Author’s Life & Impact [Sundance]

Alani Vargas
January 24, 2023 10:13 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
Few writers have as much of a hold on adults’ childhood selves as Judy Blume. Even if you’ve never read her books, her impact, especially with her most influential novels decades ago, is felt in how YA fiction...
Celine Song with Past Lives

‘Past Lives’ Review: Celine Song Delivers a Bittersweet and Stunning Romance in Directorial Debut [Sundance]

Alani Vargas
January 22, 2023 1:22 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
Spanning three time periods and two continents, “Past Lives,” the directorial debut of Celine Song (“Endlings”), tells the story of two childhood friends and sweethearts pulled apart by time, circums...
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‘Radical’ Review: Eugenio Derbez Stars In Heartfelt But Flawed Teaching Drama [Sundance]

Alani Vargas
January 21, 2023 1:14 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
While introducing “Radical," director Christopher Zalla (“Sangre de Mi Sangre”/”Blood of My Blood”) said it was a labor of love. In addition to that, he said it’s a “movie about what happens when kids are empo...

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