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    • Infinity Pool Sundance

      ‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Mia Goth & Alexander Skarsgård Terrify In Neon-Lit Nightmare [Sundance]

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 22, 2023 1:43 pm
      Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Joe Cornish Ant-Man

      Joe Cornish Talks About Working On ‘Ant-Man’ With Edgar Wright & The Rapid Transformation Of The MCU

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 1:16 pm
    • Pamela Anderson Pam & Tommy

      Pamela Anderson To The “A*shole” Creators Of ‘Pam & Tommy’: “You Still Owe Me A Public Apology”

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 12:15 pm
    • Avatar: The Way of Water, Jamees Cameron

      James Cameron Has Now Directed 3 Of The 5 Highest-Grossing Films Ever As ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Surges Past ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 11:23 am
    • Lukas Dhont

      ‘Close’: Lukas Dhont On Why You Should See His Oscar-Nominated Film This Weekend [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 10:49 am
    • Caste Cast

      ‘Caste’: Ava Duvernay’s Upcoming Racial Drama Adds Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman & More To Cast

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 10:31 am
    • Willem Dafoe, Nosferatu

      ‘Nosferatu’: Willem Dafoe In Talks To Reunite With Director Robert Eggers For His Vampire Flick

      Christopher Marc
      January 27, 2023 10:20 am
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    • Oscars 2023, Oscar Nomination Predictions

      2023 Oscar Nominations Predictions: 'Banshees of Inisherin,' Andrea Riseborough, Paul Mescal

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 20, 2023 10:27 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News
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    • Copenhagen Cowboy Nightcall with Nicolas Winding Refn

      ‘Copenhagen Cowboy: Nightcall’: Watch An Entire New Doc About The Making Of Nicolas Winding Refn’s New Netflix Series [Exclusive]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 25, 2023 3:00 pm
    • oscars 2023 nominations

      ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Lands 11 2023 Oscar Nominations [Complete List]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 8:24 am
    • Passages, Ira Sachs

      ‘Passages’ Review: Franz Rogowski, Adèle Exarchopoulos & Ben Whishaw Star In Ira Sachs’ Irresistible Love Triangle [Sundance]

      Charles Bramesco
      January 23, 2023 3:31 pm
    • You Hurt My Feelings, Nicole Holofcener

      ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Review: Nicole Holofcener Is Back On Her Game In A Tender, Funny Julia Louis-Dreyfus Vehicle [Sundance]

      Jason Bailey
      January 23, 2023 8:50 am
    • Flora and Sam, John Carney, Flora and Son,

      ‘Flora And Son’ Review: Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Eve Hewson Make John Carney’s Familiar Musical Sing [Sundance]

      Jason Bailey
      January 22, 2023 8:47 pm
    • Infinity Pool Sundance

      ‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Mia Goth & Alexander Skarsgård Terrify In Neon-Lit Nightmare [Sundance]

      Poulomi Das
      January 22, 2023 1:43 pm
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    • Ted Lasso

      Apple TV+ Releases Dates & First Looks Of 'Ted Lasso' S3, 'The Afterparty' S2 & More

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 19, 2023 12:33 pm
      News, Television
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    • Steven Soderbergh, The Pendulum Project

      Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Pendulum Project’ Is A Satire Series From Writer Kurt Anderson Featuring Michael Cera, Roy Wood Jr. & Liev Schreiber [Exclusive]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 26, 2023 2:01 pm
    • The Last Of Us

      ‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Showrunner Craig Mazin On The HBO Show’s Future: “There’s Really No Way To Tell The Story Of The Second Game In One Season”

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 1:50 pm
    • 'Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, 'Ted Lasso' Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      ‘Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 26, 2023 1:07 pm
    • Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

      ‘Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark’ Trailer: Catch The Comedian’s Latest Stand-Up Special On HBO On February 11

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 12:09 pm
    • Party Down Season 3

      ‘Party Down Season’ 3 Revival Trailer: The Cult Comedy Series With The Original Gang Returns February 24

      Edward Davis
      January 26, 2023 11:38 am
    • Succession season-4

      ‘Succession’ Season 4: The Next Chapter In The Roy Family Saga Begins On March 26

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 11:33 am
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    • Lukas Dhont

      'Close': Lukas Dhont On Why You Should See His Oscar-Nominated Film This Weekend [Interview]

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 27, 2023 10:49 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News
    Recent
    • 'Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, 'Ted Lasso' Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      ‘Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 26, 2023 1:07 pm
    • Infinity Pool Mia Goth

      ‘Infinity Pool’: Mia Goth & Brandon Cronenberg Talk About Their “Unhinged” New Film, The Material Magic Of Practical Effects & More [Interview]

      Charles Bramesco
      January 26, 2023 11:49 am
    • Aliens Abducted My Parents

      Will Forte Talks ‘Aliens Abducted My Parents’ & Hoping For More ‘MacGruber’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 25, 2023 1:32 pm
    • Skinamarink movie

      Kyle Edward Ball Talks Experimental Horror ‘Skinamarink,’ Earning The Title Of Scariest Film Ever & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 18, 2023 10:47 am
    • M3GAN, Gerard Johnstone

      ‘M3GAN’ Director Gerard Johnstone Loves That You Think It’s A Comedy, Talks Sequels & More [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 13, 2023 10:20 am
    • J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 13, 2023 9:24 am
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    • shortcomings

      ‘Shortcomings’ Review: Randall Park Helms A Perceptive Comedy About Millennial Slackers [Sundance]

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 24, 2023 2:52 pm
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV

      ‘Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV’ Review: The Founder Of Video Art Gets A Documentary That is Never As Radical As Its Subject [Sundance]

      Christian Gallichio
      January 26, 2023 4:47 pm
    • Lío Mehiel, Mutt

      ‘Mutt’ Review: 24 Stressful Hours In The Day Of A Trans Man [Sundance]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 25, 2023 5:54 pm
    • Willie Nelson and Family -Still1

      ‘Willie Nelson & Family’ Review: Docuseries Mistakes The Comprehensive For the Essential In Well-Meaning Slog [Sundance]

      Warren Cantrell
      January 25, 2023 4:00 pm
    • A Thousand And One, Sundance

      ‘A Thousand And One’ Review: Black Motherhood And Harlem Take Centerstage In A.V. Rockwell’s Handsome Debut [Sundance]

      Robert Daniels
      January 25, 2023 3:40 pm
    • King Coal

      ‘King Coal’ Review: Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s Documentary Is An Atmospheric, Evocative Elegy For Central Appalachia [Sundance]

      Marya E. Gates
      January 25, 2023 3:05 pm
    • Dear Edward

      ‘Dear Edward’ Review: A Charming & Cathartic Cryfest That Fills The Hole Left By ‘This Is Us’

      Emma Fraser
      January 25, 2023 12:08 pm
  • Podcasts
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    • Aliens Abducted My Parents

      Will Forte Talks 'Aliens Abducted My Parents' & Hoping For More 'MacGruber' [The Playlist Podcast]

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 25, 2023 1:32 pm
      Festivals, Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • Joe Cornish Ant-Man

      Joe Cornish Talks About Working On ‘Ant-Man’ With Edgar Wright & The Rapid Transformation Of The MCU

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 1:16 pm
    • The Last Of Us

      ‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Showrunner Craig Mazin On The HBO Show’s Future: “There’s Really No Way To Tell The Story Of The Second Game In One Season”

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 1:50 pm
    • 'Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, 'Ted Lasso' Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      ‘Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 26, 2023 1:07 pm
    • Skinamarink movie

      Kyle Edward Ball Talks Experimental Horror ‘Skinamarink,’ Earning The Title Of Scariest Film Ever & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 18, 2023 10:47 am
    • J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 13, 2023 9:24 am
    • 'Yellowstone’: Josh Lucas

      ‘Yellowstone’: Josh Lucas Discusses Playing Young John Dutton, Working With Taylor Sheridan, Ang Lee’s ‘Hulk’ & More [Yellowstoners Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 3, 2023 11:53 am
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    • Carnival Row Season 2 - First Look

      'Carnival Row' Season 2 Trailer: Philo Is Off The Force But Not Backing Down

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 9, 2023 12:01 pm
      News, Television, Trailers
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      ‘La Montaña’ Trailer: Diego Enrique Osorno’s Latest Doc Sees Him On A Voyage With Far-Left Political Group Zapatistas

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 7:00 am
    • Huesera: The Bone Woman

      ‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Trailer: Supernatural Mexican Horror Film From Michelle Garza Cervera Creeps Into Theaters This February

      Rosa Martinez
      January 26, 2023 3:38 pm
    • 65 MOvie, Adam Driver

      ‘65’ Trailer: Adam Driver Transforms Into An Action Hero Fighting Dinosaurs In Sci-Fi Thriller From Sam Raimi

      Jake Sweltz
      January 26, 2023 12:40 pm
    • Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

      ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ Trailer: It’s Time For Billy Batson & The Family To Grow Up

      Edward Davis
      January 26, 2023 12:16 pm
    • Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

      ‘Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark’ Trailer: Catch The Comedian’s Latest Stand-Up Special On HBO On February 11

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 12:09 pm
    • Party Down Season 3

      ‘Party Down Season’ 3 Revival Trailer: The Cult Comedy Series With The Original Gang Returns February 24

      Edward Davis
      January 26, 2023 11:38 am
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    • Top Gun: Maverick

      'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Elvis' & 'House of Dragon' Among 2023 ASC Nominees

      Brandon Streussnig
      January 9, 2023 2:41 pm
      Awards, Awards Campaign, News
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    • Lukas Dhont

      ‘Close’: Lukas Dhont On Why You Should See His Oscar-Nominated Film This Weekend [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 10:49 am
    • Oscars 2023

      ‘Everything Everywhere’ Takes Best Picture Lead But Where’s The Oscars Excitement?

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 26, 2023 3:20 pm
    • Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu

      ‘The Menu,’ ‘Nope’ & ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Earn 2023 WGA Awards Film Nominations

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 25, 2023 1:58 pm
    • Michelle Yeoh, Angela Basett, oscars 2023

      Oscar Nominations Reactions: Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser & More

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 11:37 am
    • oscars 2023 snubs and surprises

      2023 Oscars Snubs and Surprises: Viola Davis, Taylor Swift, Brian Tyree Henry

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 10:25 am
    • oscars 2023 nominations

      ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Lands 11 2023 Oscar Nominations [Complete List]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 8:24 am
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Oscar Winners List 2022

Oscars 2022: ‘CODA’ Wins Best Picture, ‘Dune’ Takes 6 Awards [Full Winners List]

Brandon Streussnig
March 27, 2022 11:50 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News
After a long and predictably fraught journey, Oscar season finally came to an end tonight in a wild ceremony hosted by Regina Hall, Wanda Sikes, and Amy Schumer. In an effort to attract more viewers and make m...
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The 2022 Spirit Awards Winners: Maggie Gyllenhaal and ‘The Lost Daughter’ Win Big

Brandon Streussnig
March 6, 2022 4:52 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News
Oscar season rolled on as the 37th Independent Spirit Awards took place tonight on IFC and AMC+. Hosted by comedy’s power couple, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, this year’s ceremony served as a bit of a dep...
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‘Reacher’ Review: Amazon’s Reboot Series Is A Mean, Pulpy Breath Of Fresh Air

Brandon Streussnig
February 3, 2022 11:40 am
News, Reviews, Television
It wasn’t too long ago that television was a place without pretension. It was a place to go for serialized, no-frills storytelling and you’d never hear it compared to what you’d see in the cinema. The rise of ...
Righteous Gemstones

‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 2 Review’: An Ambitious, Intermittently Hysterical Mess & Mixed Bag

Brandon Streussnig
January 9, 2022 11:29 am
News, Reviews, Television
Sins of the past influencing the decisions of the present weighed heavily over season one of “The Righteous Gemstones,” HBO’s comedic lambasting of televangelist mega-church culture. Putting on a pious show, t...
Cry Macho

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

Brandon Streussnig
September 20, 2021 3:18 pm
News, Reviews
For over two decades, it’s felt as if Clint Eastwood has been saying goodbye. Starting with “Unforgiven,” a film that could almost be seen as the last western, he’s spent the better part of his late period rum...
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
News, Reviews
The premise of Howard Hawks’ classic western “Rio Bravo” is a simple, yet timelessly effective little potboiler. So much so, that it’s been retooled over and over again in any setting and the idea never quite ...
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, And Rage

‘Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, And Rage’ Presents A World Of White Anger & Misguided Youth Without Any Real Interrogation [Review]

Brandon Streussnig
July 28, 2021 2:35 pm
News, Reviews
In many ways, 1999 felt like the last time the general public truly had nothing to rage against. That’s false, of course; the problems that exist now were always there, just swept under the rug. As the millenn...
Miami Vice

‘Miami Vice’: Quintessentially Michael Mann At 15 Years

Brandon Streussnig
July 28, 2021 1:23 pm
Essays, Features, News
Early on in “Thief,” Michael Mann’s 1981 feature debut, James Caan’s Frank stares out at a body of water enveloped by a sky that seems to go on forever. He’s just returned from another successful heist in Mann...

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