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    • on the come up

      'On The Come Up' Teaser: Sanaa Lathan Makes Her Directorial Debut In New YA Drama Coming To Paramount+

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 27, 2022 2:09 pm
      News, Trailers
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    • Chris evans Emily blunt pain hustlers

      ‘Pain Hustlers’: Chris Evans To Star Opposite Emily Blunt In David Yates’ New Film

      Charles Barfield
      July 6, 2022 10:22 am
    • Olivia Colman joyride

      ‘Joyride’ Trailer: Olivia Colman Is On The Run In New Feel-Good Drama

      Valerie Thompson
      July 6, 2022 9:43 am
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      Michael Mann Wants To Adapt His ‘Heat 2’ Novel Into “One Large Movie” & Would Recast With Younger Actors

      Christopher Marc
      July 6, 2022 9:31 am
    • The Woman King

      ‘The Woman King’ Trailer: Viola Davis Leads A Fierce Tribe Of African Warriors This September

      Oliver Weir
      July 6, 2022 9:08 am
    • Paper Girls

      ‘Paper Girls’ Trailer: Four Girls Get Caught Up In A Time-Travel War In New Amazon Prime Series This July

      Ned Booth
      July 5, 2022 4:00 pm
    • vesper-2

      ‘Vesper’ Review: Exceptional Worldbuilding Makes This Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Tale Eerily Relatable [Karlovy Vary]

      Marya E. Gates
      July 5, 2022 2:50 pm
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    • Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll

      Natasha Lyonne: Directing 'Is The Single-Minded Focus Of My Life At This Point'

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 10, 2022 3:50 pm
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Interviews, News, Television
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    • Thor: Love and Thunder

      ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ Review: Taika Waititi Brings Mild Amusement To An Otherwise Inconsequential Sequel

      Rodrigo Perez
      July 5, 2022 1:43 pm
    • July TV To Watch

      10 Must-Watch July TV Shows: ‘Black Bird,’ ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Shadows’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      July 4, 2022 10:57 am
    • 13 Films To See In July

      13 Must-Watch July Films: ‘Nope,’ ‘The Gray Man,’ ‘Resurrection’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      July 1, 2022 2:40 pm
    • Stranger Things Vol 4

      ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 Review: The Fourth Season Ends With A Bloated Bang

      Brian Tallerico
      July 1, 2022 9:53 am
    • Oscars 2023, Oscars

      Halfway To Oscars 2023: A State Of The Race

      Gregory Ellwood
      July 1, 2022 9:23 am
    • Black Bird, Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser

      ‘Black Bird’ Review: Dennis Lehane’s New Apple TV+ Series Is True Crime in Rare, Fantastic Form

      Valerie Ettenhofer
      June 30, 2022 9:20 am
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    • Tribeca Film Festival 2022

      Tribeca 2022 Festival Preview: 24 Films & TV Series To Watch

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 7, 2022 9:53 am
      Features, Festivals, News, Television
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    • She Hulk

      ‘She-Hulk’: Tatiana Maslany Says Her Character Is The “Antithesis Of Most Superhero Narratives”

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 2:33 pm
    • Stranger Things 4-2

      ‘Stranger Things’ Creators Tease “‘Return Of The King’-Ish” Series Finale With “Like Eight Endings”

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 12:53 pm
    • ms marvel sharmeen obaid chinoy

      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:52 am
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      ‘Andor’: Showrunner Tony Gilroy Explains Five-Year Structure Of The Next Epic ‘Star Wars’ Series

      Christopher Marc
      July 4, 2022 4:25 pm
    • July TV To Watch

      10 Must-Watch July TV Shows: ‘Black Bird,’ ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Shadows’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      July 4, 2022 10:57 am
    • The Terminal LIst, Antoine Fuqua

      ‘The Terminal List’: Antoine Fuqua & Showrunner David DiGilio Talk About Working With Chris Pratt & ‘Emancipation’ With Will Smith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 1, 2022 10:40 am
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    • Cole Hauser, Yellowstone

      ‘Yellowstone’: Cole Hauser Talks About Playing Rip Wheeler, Working With Taylor Sheridan, Kevin Costner & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 13, 2022 4:03 pm
      Features, Interviews, News, Podcasts, Television
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    • Both Sides of The Blade

      Claire Denis Talks ‘Both Sides Of The Blade,’ Working With Juliette Binoche Again & More [Interview]

      Charles Bramesco
      July 5, 2022 1:56 pm
    • ms marvel sharmeen obaid chinoy

      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:52 am
    • The Terminal LIst, Antoine Fuqua

      ‘The Terminal List’: Antoine Fuqua & Showrunner David DiGilio Talk About Working With Chris Pratt & ‘Emancipation’ With Will Smith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 1, 2022 10:40 am
    • Loki, Autum Durald

      Designing & Lighting ‘Loki’ To Keep It “Real” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 27, 2022 9:33 am
    • Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Emmys 2022

      Hannah Einbinder: ‘Hacks’ “Changed My Life Totally & Completely” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 24, 2022 6:07 pm
    • 1883, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill

      ‘1883’: Faith Hill & Tim McGraw On The ‘Yellowstone’ Legacy, Taylor Sheridan’s Writing & More

      Rodrigo Perez
      June 24, 2022 5:12 pm
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      'Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?' Review: A Cursory Look At The Infamous Socialite That Fails To Answer Its Titular Question

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 30, 2022 12:43 pm
      News, Reviews, Television
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    • vesper-2

      ‘Vesper’ Review: Exceptional Worldbuilding Makes This Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Tale Eerily Relatable [Karlovy Vary]

      Marya E. Gates
      July 5, 2022 2:50 pm
    • Thor: Love and Thunder

      ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ Review: Taika Waititi Brings Mild Amusement To An Otherwise Inconsequential Sequel

      Rodrigo Perez
      July 5, 2022 1:43 pm
    • the blue caftan

      ‘The Blue Caftan’ Review: Maryam Touzani’s Film Is A Rich, Vibrant Ode To Complex Relationships [Karlovy Vary]

      Marya E. Gates
      July 5, 2022 12:45 pm
    • Beauty, Netflix

      ‘Beauty’ Review: Andrew Dosunmu’s Latest Struggles To Say Something About Queerness, Race & Stardom

      Leslie Byron Pitt
      July 1, 2022 11:30 am
    • Fourth Of July

      ‘Fourth of July’ Review: Outrage Aside, Louis C.K.’s Comeback Attempt Is A Dud

      Nick Allen
      July 1, 2022 11:30 am
    • Stranger Things Vol 4

      ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 Review: The Fourth Season Ends With A Bloated Bang

      Brian Tallerico
      July 1, 2022 9:53 am
  • Podcasts
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    • Magic Mike’s Last Dance

      'Magic Mike' At 10: Channing Tatum's Still-Underrated Stardom & The Male Stripper Movie Subgenre [Be Reel Podcast]

      Brandon Streussnig
      July 1, 2022 12:35 pm
      News, Podcasts
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    • ms marvel sharmeen obaid chinoy

      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:52 am
    • The Terminal LIst, Antoine Fuqua

      ‘The Terminal List’: Antoine Fuqua & Showrunner David DiGilio Talk About Working With Chris Pratt & ‘Emancipation’ With Will Smith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 1, 2022 10:40 am
    • obi-wan-kenobi star wars

      ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: The Force Is Moderately Strong In This Unnecessary ‘Star Wars’ Tale [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 23, 2022 11:31 am
    • Elgin James Mayans Season 4

      Elgin James Talks The Devastation Of ‘Mayans M.C.’ Season 4, Killing Off Fan-Favorites & What’s Coming Next [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 22, 2022 1:01 pm
    • Under The Banner of History, Wyatt Russell,

      ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’: Wyatt Russell Talks About His Darkest Role Yet, Returning To The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 21, 2022 10:48 am
    • Brian And Charles

      ‘Brian And Charles’ Director Jim Archer Talks Rebellious Robots, Mannequin Heads & Mockumentary Pitfalls [Be Reel Pocast]

      Chance Solem-Pfeifer
      June 17, 2022 12:00 pm
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      'Lost Highway' 4K Restoration Trailer: David Lynch's Surreal Mindbender Is Getting A Re-Release On June 24

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 6, 2022 2:39 pm
      News, Trailers
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    • Olivia Colman joyride

      ‘Joyride’ Trailer: Olivia Colman Is On The Run In New Feel-Good Drama

      Valerie Thompson
      July 6, 2022 9:43 am
    • The Woman King

      ‘The Woman King’ Trailer: Viola Davis Leads A Fierce Tribe Of African Warriors This September

      Oliver Weir
      July 6, 2022 9:08 am
    • Paper Girls

      ‘Paper Girls’ Trailer: Four Girls Get Caught Up In A Time-Travel War In New Amazon Prime Series This July

      Ned Booth
      July 5, 2022 4:00 pm
    • Girl Picture

      ‘Girl Picture’ Trailer: Alli Haapasalo’s Latest Film Is A Coming-Of-Age Tale Of Female Friendship

      Molly Cottee Tantum
      June 30, 2022 1:14 pm
    • ATHENA

      ‘Athena’ Teaser: Romain Gavras’ Tragic Tale Of Three Siblings Is Coming To Netflix

      Molly Cottee Tantum
      June 30, 2022 12:35 pm
    • Keep Breathing

      ‘Keep Breathing’ Trailer: Melissa Barrera Stars In Netflix’s New Survival Thriller Series

      Valerie Thompson
      June 30, 2022 12:26 pm
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    • Knives Out 2, Glass Onion, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

      'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Will Premiere At The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival

      Brandon Streussnig
      June 29, 2022 10:00 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Festivals, News
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    • Oscars 2023, Oscars

      Halfway To Oscars 2023: A State Of The Race

      Gregory Ellwood
      July 1, 2022 9:23 am
    • Billie Eilish, Oscars 2022

      Billie Eilish, Anya Taylor-Joy & Jamie Dornan Among 397 Invited To Join Academy

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 28, 2022 3:57 pm
    • TCA Awards, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter

      ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter & Sheryl Lee Ralph Will Host 2022 TCA Awards

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 27, 2022 11:00 am
    • Loki, Autum Durald

      Designing & Lighting ‘Loki’ To Keep It “Real” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 27, 2022 9:33 am
    • Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Emmys 2022

      Hannah Einbinder: ‘Hacks’ “Changed My Life Totally & Completely” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 24, 2022 6:07 pm
    • Moon Knight

      ‘Moon Knight’: Jeremy Slater On Reality Vs. Hallucinations & Whether Ethan Hawke’s Arthur Harrow Is Dead [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 24, 2022 10:04 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...
reacher amazon-2

‘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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