Andrew Hrip, Author at The Playlist

‘Scare Me’ Trailer: The Fear Of White Male Writing Hackery Is Scarier Than Any Bogeyman In New Horror Comedy

September 14, 2020 10:27 am

Good writing is just about impossible to master. Sure, it’s about using grammar properly—at least for the most part—and having some semblance of organization. But it all boils down to the content. Sometimes, t...

‘Nomadland’ Teaser Trailer: Frances McDormand Goes The Way Of The Wanderer In New Festival Darling From Chloe Zhao

Andrew Hrip

September 8, 2020 9:04 am

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Nobody knows what the next few months hold for the U.S. As far as the current situation, racial injustice rearing its ugly head, a drastic economic downturn and a deadly pandemic are just three of the reasons ...

‘The World To Come’ First Look Clip: Vanessa Kirby & Katherine Waterston’s Love Story Is Way Ahead Of Its Time

Andrew Hrip

September 6, 2020 9:26 am

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Multiple faiths believe in its concept. And frankly, people should be hopeful that it happens sooner rather than later. The idea of a new world is not something that refers to heaven and/or where one goes afte...

‘Death On The Nile’ Trailer: Kenneth Branagh Investigates A Crime Of Passion With Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer & More

Andrew Hrip

August 19, 2020 9:31 am

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Hercule Poirot’s last on-screen outing certainly left mixed messages. And not just with critics. While not a moral victory by any means, justice of a sort was served by passengers on the Orient Express. As the...

‘New Mutants’: First Clip + The Cast Gets You Prepped For The Superhero Film As Tickets Go On Sale

Andrew Hrip

August 18, 2020 12:57 pm

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Saying that the status of the much-anticipated “The New Mutants” has been a bit scattered can be likened to a few familiar parallels. Some might say it’s like Cyclops minus his visor or sunglasses. Others woul...

‘Secrets We Keep’ Trailer: Noomi Rapace Wants Vengeance On WWII War Criminal Joel Kinnaman

Andrew Hrip

August 17, 2020 2:06 pm

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Blut und Ehre. It’s German for “Blood and Honor.” Not only that, but the phrase was also utilized as a reprehensible rallying cry for Nazi Germany during World War II and the years before. It was their baseles...

‘Judas & The Black Messiah’ Trailer: LaKeith Stanfield Helps Silence Daniel Kaluuya In True Story Of Captivating Civil Rights Voice

Andrew Hrip

August 6, 2020 7:29 pm

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Yes, the Black Panther Party has engaged in shootouts with police and other forms of violence over the years in pursuit of equal rights under the law. And yes, this approach threatens to walk back each and eve...

‘Kajillionaire’ Trailer: Evan Rachel Wood Recruits Gina Rodriguez Into The Family Hustle In Miranda July’s Latest Film

Andrew Hrip

July 30, 2020 11:12 am

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It carries a lot of weight. It also doesn’t care who gets hurt or beat in the grab. Bottom line, it makes the world go round. Dinero. Coin. Dough. Bank. MONEY. For each person trying to earn it the right way, ...

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ First Clip Reveals Superman’s Black Suit

Andrew Hrip

July 25, 2020 6:03 pm

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It can be quite difficult to find a happy medium in film or other kinds of visual art, for that matter. Something that satisfies both subject matter purists and the average joe looking for some entertainment. ...

‘The Boys’ Season 2 First Look Clip: The Super Haves And Super Have-Nots Resume Their Rivalry On Amazon

Andrew Hrip

July 23, 2020 6:00 pm

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Anyone not believing the superhero business is a bona fide cash cow is living in the same fantasy worlds those characters inhabit. And it’s not just theaters that are raking in the money. In fact, Homelander o...

‘Out Stealing Horses’ Trailer: Stellan Skarsgård Reminisces About One Memorable Summer In New Drama

Andrew Hrip

July 9, 2020 12:38 pm

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Summer is special, especially in one’s years leading up to adulthood. School break aside, it’s the ideal time for growth and exploration. Lifeguarding at the neighborhood pool or cashiering at a grocery store ...

‘Retaliation Trailer’: Orlando Bloom Has A Long Buried But Quite Personal Score To Settle

Andrew Hrip

June 27, 2020 3:30 pm

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There are at least two reasons why someone might suppress a delicate secret they care not to share with the rest of the world. Maybe, they worry about adding or creating a burden for their friends and family. ...

‘Waiting for the Barbarians’ Trailer: Ciro Guerra Tells A Timely Adaptation Of Colonial Oppression With Robert Pattinson, Johnny Depp & More

Andrew Hrip

June 24, 2020 10:00 am

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The span of time between two linked films “The Birth of a Nation” and “BlacKkKlansman”—103 years—may serve as the bluntest example of how essential it is for generations of individuals to be taught inclusivity ...

‘The Sunlit Night’ Trailer: Jenny Slate Is An Artist Looking To Add Some Color To Her Canvas And Life

Andrew Hrip

June 19, 2020 11:32 am

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Being bogged down in the same routine for an extended period of time might be the ultimate test of maintaining sanity. Surprise, surprise: that very thing has been part of the status quo facing the world for t...

‘The Rental’ Trailer: Alison Brie & Friends Find A Nightmare Reservation In Dave Franco’s Creepy Directorial Debut

Andrew Hrip

June 18, 2020 11:00 am

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Airbnb can be a fun affordable alternative for those feeling adventurous and craving a more intimate vacation experience vacation. Because nothing beats closer proximity and greater likelihood to try the loca...

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