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    • Bong Joon Ho

      Bong Joon Ho Is Optimistic About The Future Of Film: “COVID Will Pass And Cinema Will Continue”

      Anthony Casella
      September 1, 2021 10:03 am
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    • Academy Museum, AMPAS

      Tom Hanks Helps Academy Museum Open It Doors

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 21, 2021 7:00 pm
    • Charlotte

      ‘Charlotte’: Animated Holocaust Drama Recounts The Tragic Life Of An Artist [Review]

      Carlos Aguilar
      September 21, 2021 3:38 pm
    • Fever Dream

      ‘Fever Dream’ Offers A Disorienting & Muddled Dissection Of Parental Anxiety [San Sebastian Review]

      Jonathan Christian
      September 21, 2021 3:23 pm
    • Kathryn Hahn, Joan Rivers

      Kathryn Hahn Will Play Joan Rivers In ‘Comeback Girl,’ Limited Series For Showtime

      Edward Davis
      September 21, 2021 3:05 pm
    • Star Wars Visions

      ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Feels Like A Collection Of Anime Cover Songs With Only A Few Hits [Review]

      Walter Chaw
      September 21, 2021 2:17 pm
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      Adam Devine To Star In ‘Pitch Perfect’ Streaming Series On Peacock

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2021 1:57 pm
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    • Halloween Kills

      'Halloween Kills' ...And Kills And Kills, But Sadly Does Not Slay [Venice Review]

      Anthony Casella
      September 8, 2021 4:00 pm
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    • THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK, SOPRANOS

      ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’: David Chase Fails To Further Gild The ‘Sopranos’ Legacy With An Underwhelming Prequel [Review]

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 21, 2021 12:32 pm
    • new york film festival preview 2021

      New York Film Festival 2021: The 17 Most Anticipated Films

      Andrew Bundy
      September 20, 2021 1:37 pm

    • Best & Worst 2021 Emmys: ‘Ted Lasso,’ Jennifer Coolidge, Michaela Coel

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 19, 2021 11:31 pm
    • Emmy winners 2021, Ted Lasso, Queens Gambit, The Crown

      Emmys 2021: ‘The Crown,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit’ & ‘Ted Lasso’ Win Big [Complete Winners List]

      Charles Barfield
      September 19, 2021 8:01 pm
    • The Morning Show Season 2

      ‘The Morning Show’: Bombshells, Exposés & Sensationalized Plot Turns Drag Down Season 2 [Review]

      Brian Tallerico
      September 17, 2021 9:40 am
    • Silent Night

      ‘Silent Night’: Keira Knightley & Co. Blend The Holiday Film With The End Of The World Genre [TIFF Review]

      Marya E. Gates
      September 16, 2021 7:00 pm
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      Denis Villeneuve Wanted To Shoot Both Parts Of ‘Dune’ Back-To-Back But Had To Settle For Just ‘Part One’

      Anthony Casella
      September 13, 2021 1:47 pm
      News, Television
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    • Kathryn Hahn, Joan Rivers

      Kathryn Hahn Will Play Joan Rivers In ‘Comeback Girl,’ Limited Series For Showtime

      Edward Davis
      September 21, 2021 3:05 pm
    • Star Wars Visions

      ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Feels Like A Collection Of Anime Cover Songs With Only A Few Hits [Review]

      Walter Chaw
      September 21, 2021 2:17 pm
    • Adam Devine Pitch Perfect

      Adam Devine To Star In ‘Pitch Perfect’ Streaming Series On Peacock

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2021 1:57 pm
    • HBO Max Discovery Plus WarnerMedia

      CEO Hints At Possible New HBO Max/Discovery+ Combined Streamer In 2022 But Says Rollout Will Be “Thoughtful & Mindful”

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2021 1:00 pm
    • The Problem With John Stewart

      ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Teaser: The Former ‘Daily Show’ Host Returns With A More Mature Comedic News Series

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2021 10:09 am
    • HBO Max Peacemaker And Just LIke That

      HBO Max Debuts First Look Footage of ‘Peacemaker,’ ‘Sex & The City’ Revival & More In New Teaser

      Charles Barfield
      September 20, 2021 2:05 pm
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    • Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Dear Evan Hansen

      Kaitlyn Dever On Critic Reactions To 'Dear Evan Hansen' [Interview]

      Anthony Casella
      September 21, 2021 9:44 am
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    • Silent Night

      Keira Knightley & Lily-Rose Depp Thought ‘Silent Night’ Was A Dark Comedy, It’s Not Now [TIFF Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 20, 2021 4:19 pm
    • Frank Grillo

      Frank Grillo Returns To Talk ‘Copshop,’ ‘The Purge 6,’ ‘The Raid,’ Crossbones, & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      September 17, 2021 2:44 pm
    • Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye

      ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Screenwriter Hopes Jim Bakker Will Watch It [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 16, 2021 7:52 pm
    • Violet, Oliva Munn

      ‘Violet’: Director Justine Bateman Faces Her Fears With New Olivia Munn-Starring Self-Doubt Drama [TIFF Interview]

      Valerie Thompson
      September 16, 2021 3:33 pm
    • James DeMonaco This is the Night

      James DeMonaco Talks His New Film ‘This Is The Night, Gives First Details About ‘Purge 6’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      September 16, 2021 2:43 pm
    • “Ali & Ava,” Clio Barnard

      Clio Barnard Talks ‘Ali & Ava,’ Mixing Fiction With Reality & More [Interview]

      Ally Johnson
      September 16, 2021 11:25 am
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      ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Is A Leaden, Overlong Doc Solely For Superfans [Venice Review]

      Anthony Casella
      September 4, 2021 10:08 am
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Charlotte

      ‘Charlotte’: Animated Holocaust Drama Recounts The Tragic Life Of An Artist [Review]

      Carlos Aguilar
      September 21, 2021 3:38 pm
    • Fever Dream

      ‘Fever Dream’ Offers A Disorienting & Muddled Dissection Of Parental Anxiety [San Sebastian Review]

      Jonathan Christian
      September 21, 2021 3:23 pm
    • Star Wars Visions

      ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Feels Like A Collection Of Anime Cover Songs With Only A Few Hits [Review]

      Walter Chaw
      September 21, 2021 2:17 pm
    • THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK, SOPRANOS

      ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’: David Chase Fails To Further Gild The ‘Sopranos’ Legacy With An Underwhelming Prequel [Review]

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 21, 2021 12:32 pm
    • Cry Macho

      ‘Cry Macho’ Is Clint Eastwood’s Sweetest Swansong Yet [Review]

      Brandon Streussnig
      September 20, 2021 3:18 pm
    • Copshop Gerard Butler

      ‘Copshop’: Gerard Butler’s Dirtbag Charm Elevates Joe Carnahan’s Solid Action Flick [Review]

      Brandon Streussnig
      September 20, 2021 11:55 am
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      Showrunner Eliza Clark Talks The Long Road Of Bringing ‘Y: The Last Man’ To TV, Blowing Up Binaries & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Anthony Casella
      September 13, 2021 3:37 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts, Television
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    • Frank Grillo

      Frank Grillo Returns To Talk ‘Copshop,’ ‘The Purge 6,’ ‘The Raid,’ Crossbones, & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      September 17, 2021 2:44 pm
    • James DeMonaco This is the Night

      James DeMonaco Talks His New Film ‘This Is The Night, Gives First Details About ‘Purge 6’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      September 16, 2021 2:43 pm
    • Gavin OConnor Warrior

      Director Gavin O’Connor Talks ‘Warrior’ After 10 Years, The Upcoming TV Adaptation & His ‘Suicide Squad’ Script [The Playlist Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      September 7, 2021 12:09 pm
    • Destin Daniel Cretton Shang-Chi

      Destin Daniel Cretton Talks ‘Shang-Chi,’ Working With Marvel Studios & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      September 4, 2021 10:47 am
    • Shang Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings

      ‘Shang-Chi’: Did Marvel Succeed In Introducing The Next Great Avenger? [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      September 3, 2021 1:26 pm
    • Amy Ryan Worth

      Amy Ryan Talks Her Emotional Role In ‘Worth,’ A Possible ‘Office’ Reunion & Her New Ari Aster Film [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      September 3, 2021 8:00 am
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      WB Launches 'The Matrix: Resurrections' Teaser Website Offering First Real Glimpse At New Sequel

      Anthony Casella
      September 7, 2021 12:30 pm
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    • Ida Red

      ‘Ida Red’ Trailer: Josh Hartnett, Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo & More Star In John Swab’s Crime Thriller

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2021 1:16 pm
    • Passing Rebecca Hall

      ‘Passing’ Trailer: Nothing Is Black & White For Tessa Thompson In Director Rebecca Hall’s Acclaimed Debut

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2021 1:06 pm
    • The Problem With John Stewart

      ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Teaser: The Former ‘Daily Show’ Host Returns With A More Mature Comedic News Series

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2021 10:09 am
    • The Tragedy of Macbeth

      ‘The Tragedy Of Macbeth’ Trailer: Something Wicked This Way Comes For Denzel Washington & Frances McDormand On Dec 25

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2021 9:00 am
    • The Beta Test

      ‘Beta Test’ Trailer: Jim Cummings Tackles Toxic Masculinity & Hollywood Douchebaggery

      Edward Davis
      September 20, 2021 4:25 pm
    • HBO Max Peacemaker And Just LIke That

      HBO Max Debuts First Look Footage of ‘Peacemaker,’ ‘Sex & The City’ Revival & More In New Teaser

      Charles Barfield
      September 20, 2021 2:05 pm
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    • Dear Evan Hansen, Kaitlyn Dever, Ben Platt

      'Dear Evan Hansen' Kicks Off TIFF's 2021 Comeback

      Anthony Casella
      September 10, 2021 12:08 am
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    • Academy Museum, AMPAS

      Tom Hanks Helps Academy Museum Open It Doors

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 21, 2021 7:00 pm
    • Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Dear Evan Hansen

      Kaitlyn Dever On Critic Reactions To ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 21, 2021 9:44 am
    • Silent Night

      Keira Knightley & Lily-Rose Depp Thought ‘Silent Night’ Was A Dark Comedy, It’s Not Now [TIFF Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 20, 2021 4:19 pm

    • Best & Worst 2021 Emmys: ‘Ted Lasso,’ Jennifer Coolidge, Michaela Coel

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 19, 2021 11:31 pm
    • Belfast

      ‘Belfast’ Gets Oscar Boost With 2021 TIFF People’s Choice Award Win

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 18, 2021 8:30 pm
    • Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye

      ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Screenwriter Hopes Jim Bakker Will Watch It [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 16, 2021 7:52 pm
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‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Trailer: J.J. Abrams Bring The Franchise To Space

Anthony Casella
February 4, 2018 7:28 pm
News, Trailers
If you’ve ever wondered what “Cloverfield” would be like in space, you’re in luck with "The Cloverfield Paradox," the third installment in the J.J. Abrams science-fiction horror franchise. Directed by Julius On...
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‘She’s Gotta Have It’ Trailer: The Very First Spike Lee Joint Is Now A Netflix Series

Anthony Casella
October 12, 2017 11:40 am
News, Television, Trailers
There’s at least one thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: the premiere of Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” the 10-episode contemporary update of Lee’s groundbreaking 1986 film that helped launch his ca...
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‘The Walking Dead’ Season 8: Extended Season Premiere Sneak Peek

Anthony Casella
October 8, 2017 12:42 pm
News, Television, Trailers
There are two long-running TV shows that have stayed at the top of the pop culture conversation at a time when the viewing landscape is overpopulated. Both are adapted from popular pre-existing source material,...
Future Man -- "Pilot" Episode 101 -- A janitor by day/world-ranked gamer by night is tasked with preventing the extinction of humanity after mysterious visitors from the future proclaim him the key to defeating the imminent super-race invasion. (Photo by: Brandon Hickman/Hulu)

‘Future Man’ Trailer: Josh Hutcherson Sets Out To Save Humanity In New Hulu Show

Anthony Casella
October 5, 2017 9:38 am
News, Television, Trailers
We could certainly use a hero right about now, so why not Josh Hutcherson? The new 13-episode Hulu show “Future Man” stars Hutcherson as Josh Futturman, a janitor by day and world-ranked gamer by night who is r...
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‘Search Party’ Season 2 Trailer: The Hit Series Gets Darker

Anthony Casella
September 14, 2017 12:13 pm
News, Television, Trailers
You won’t have to look hard to find more of TBS’ “Search Party,” the critically acclaimed series about several 20-somethings entangled in the mysterious disappearance of a former college acquaintance. The netwo...
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‘Suburra’ Trailer & Clips: Corruption Is Everywhere In Netflix’s First Italian Original Series

Anthony Casella
September 2, 2017 8:45 am
News, Television, Trailers
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If there isn’t enough political scandal happening right here at home for you, then perhaps you’ll want to check out “Suburra,” Netflix’s first Italian original series from the same production company behind “Go...
BoJack Horseman

‘BoJack Horseman’ Is Back In The Saddle In Season 4 Trailer

Anthony Casella
August 24, 2017 11:13 am
News, Television, Trailers
In today’s oversaturated TV landscape, there’s only so much time to catch up on everything, and it’s inevitable for some shows to be left behind. For some people, this could be the case with “BoJack Horseman,” ...
Riverdale -- "Chapter Seven: In A Lonely Place" -- Image Number: RVD107a_0247.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): KJ Apa as Archie Andrews and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2017 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved

‘Riverdale’ Season 2 Trailer: Archie & The Gang Face Desperate Times

Anthony Casella
August 22, 2017 1:29 pm
News, Television, Trailers
When you weren’t looking, “Riverdale” became the pop-culture obsession you didn’t know you needed. Based on the Archie comics, the CW series takes place in the present and offers a subversive look at Archie, Be...
Twin Peaks

‘Twin Peaks’ Brings Hopeful Beginnings & Powerful Endings In Haunting Hour

Anthony Casella
August 21, 2017 9:57 am
News, Television
**Turn back now if your log is afraid of spoilers** To refer to an episode of “Twin Peaks” as surreal would be to say that water is wet, but last night’s part of the revival, a more-so-than-usual disparate c...
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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 9 Trailer: Larry David Is The Hero We Need

Anthony Casella
August 18, 2017 5:22 pm
News, Television, Trailers
Fans were delighted when it was announced that after being off the air since 2011, Larry David (co-creator of “Seinfeld”) was bringing his hit series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” back to HBO for its ninth season. The...
The Girlfriend Experience

‘The Girlfriend Experience’ Season 2 Trailer Hits The Reset Button

Anthony Casella
August 15, 2017 10:37 am
News, Television, Trailers
Making the transition to an anthology series is risky for any show. Switching gears to a brand-new story could either help illuminate and expand the themes of a series or, if not done right, allow it to crumble...

The End Is Near For ‘Twin Peaks’ In A Satisfying Hour That Feels Like A Dream [Episode 14 Recap]

Anthony Casella
August 14, 2017 9:24 am
News, Television
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***Turn back if your log is afraid of spoilers*** The end is near for the “Twin Peaks” revival and there’s not a minute to waste. We’re getting closer with the end of each episode (which is of course how tim...
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FX’s ‘Snowfall’ Crack Cocaine Epidemic Drama Renewed For Season 2

Anthony Casella
August 9, 2017 5:45 pm
News, Television, Trailers
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Winter came to FX last month. In the age of daring TV projects, the network that’s home to everything from “Atlanta” to “American Horror Story” continues its quality programming with “Snowfall," the crime drama...
Insecure

HBO Renews ‘Insecure’ For Season Three

Anthony Casella
August 9, 2017 11:45 am
News, Television
“Insecure” was a hit when it debuted on HBO last year, turning its creator and star Issa Rae into an exciting and fresh mainstream voice. In addition to writing and directing, Rae stars in the series (her chara...
Derek Mears and Kyle MacLachlan in a still from Twin Peaks. Photo: Suzanne Tenner/SHOWTIME

‘Twin Peaks’ Delivers A Captivating Hour That Gets The Revival Back On Track [Episode 13 Recap]

Anthony Casella
August 7, 2017 9:00 am
News, Television
***Turn back if your log is afraid of spoilers*** Last week’s episode of “Twin Peaks” was arguably the worst of the revival, wheels spinning when we were ready to go somewhere, our collective foot on the gas...
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