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    • Bob Iger, Disney+

      Confirmed: Hulu & Disney+ To Combine By Year's End

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 10, 2023 5:40 pm
      Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television
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    • Chris Hemsworth Says It’s “Super Depressing” To Hear Scorsese & Tarantino Trash Marvel Films: “I Guess They’re Not A Fan Of Me”

      Chris Hemsworth Says It’s “Super Depressing” To Hear Scorsese & Tarantino Trash Marvel Films: “I Guess They’re Not A Fan Of Me”

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 3:28 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
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      Bryan Singer Reportedly Attempting A Comeback With A Self-Financed Doc About The Sexual Assault Allegations Against Him

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 2:48 pm
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      ‘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
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      ‘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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      ‘Rebel Moon’: Zack Snyder Teases 2 Versions Of His New Sci-Fi Film With Separate Cuts Aimed At General Audiences & Adults Only

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 1:53 pm
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    • La Chimera

      ‘La Chimera’ Is Another Enchanting Modern Myth From Alice Rohrwacher [Cannes]

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 27, 2023 5:36 pm
      Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • 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
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      ‘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
    • Films To See In June, 2023

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

      Ally Johnson
      June 5, 2023 1:54 pm
    • Tribeca Film Festival 2023, 20 Films To Watch

      Tribeca 2023 Festival: 20 Films To Watch

      Jamie Rogers
      June 5, 2023 6:23 am
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    • Murray Bartlett, Welcome to Chippendales, Emmys 2023, The Last of Us

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

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 31, 2023 3:15 pm
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    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Succession

      Brian Cox Hasn’t Watched The ‘Succession’ Finale Because “Dead People Don’t Watch Things Like That”

      Charles Barfield
      June 5, 2023 11:27 am
    • ‘The Crowded Room’ Trailer: Tom Holland & Amanda Seyfried Star In The Kornél Mundruczó-Directed Apple Thriller Series

      ‘The Crowded Room’ Review: Tom Holland And Amanda Seyfried Shine In An Uneven Psychological Thriller

      Emma Fraser
      June 2, 2023 12:05 pm
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    • The Starling Girl

      Eliza Scanlen Talks Character, Community, And Coming-of-Age In “The Starling Girl” [Interview]

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 12, 2023 2:49 pm
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    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
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    • The Settlers Cannes

      ‘The Settlers’ Is A Scorching Western That Examines Chile’s Blood-Soaked National Myth [Cannes Review]

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 22, 2023 5:45 pm
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • 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
    • ‘The Crowded Room’ Trailer: Tom Holland & Amanda Seyfried Star In The Kornél Mundruczó-Directed Apple Thriller Series

      ‘The Crowded Room’ Review: Tom Holland And Amanda Seyfried Shine In An Uneven Psychological Thriller

      Emma Fraser
      June 2, 2023 12:05 pm
    • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

      ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: Spectacular Splash Page Sequel Delivers With Deeper Emotion & Next-Level Comic Book Visuals

      Rodrigo Perez
      June 1, 2023 4:36 pm
    • Last Summer

      ‘Last Summer’ Review: Catherine Breillat’s Devastating Drama Exposes Bourgeois Amorality [Cannes]

      Elena Lazic
      May 28, 2023 6:16 pm
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      ‘Master Gardener’: Joel Edgerton On Working With Paul Schrader, Returning To ‘Star Wars’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 22, 2023 1:42 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • 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
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      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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      ‘Fast & Furious’: The Best & Worst Of Vin Diesel’s Ridiculous, NOS-Fueled Franchise [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      May 19, 2023 4:18 pm
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      ‘Haunted Mansion’ Trailer: Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, & Tiffany Haddish Headline Ensemble Cast of Disney Theme Park Adaptation

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 16, 2023 8:45 am
      News, Trailers
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    • Bottoms SXSW

      ‘Bottoms’ Red Band Trailer: Rachel Sennott & Ayo Edebiri Start A Teen Fight Club In Emma Seligman’s New Comedy

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 12:37 pm
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      ‘Talk To Me’ Trailer: Teens Use A Dead Person’s Hand To Conjure Spirits In A24’s New Horror Film

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 11:08 am
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      ‘The Passengers Of The Night’ Exclusive Trailer: Charlotte Gainsbourg Stars In Mikhaël Hers’ Acclaimed Drama

      Jamie Rogers
      June 6, 2023 11:00 am
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      ‘Bird Box Barcelona’ Teaser: Georgina Campbell Stars In Netflix’s Spinoff Film Arriving In July

      Charles Barfield
      June 5, 2023 10:23 am
    • Jagged Mind

      ‘Jagged Mind’ Trailer: A Woman Gets Caught In A Series Of Time Loop In Thriller Coming To Hulu On June 15

      Ned Booth
      June 1, 2023 1:28 pm
    • And Just Like That S2

      ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2 Trailer: The ‘Sex And The City’ Revival Series Returns To Max On June 22

      Ned Booth
      June 1, 2023 11:37 am
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      Murray Bartlett Is Ready For Another Emmy Moment (Or Two) [Interview]

      Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
      May 31, 2023 3:15 pm
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Television
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    • 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
    • Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

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

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 30, 2023 1:33 pm
    • Oscars 2024, Cannes 2023

      Did The 2024 Oscars Get A Cannes Boost?

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 28, 2023 9:32 am
    • Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d'une Chute)

      ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Wins Palme d’Or At 2023 Cannes Film Festival

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 27, 2023 3:23 pm
    • Bryan Cranston, Asteroid City

      Bryan Cranston on Wes Anderson, ‘Asteroid City’ &, Oh Yeah, Cannes

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 26, 2023 2:11 am
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10 TV Shows To Watch In September

Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
September 4, 2018 1:01 pm
Features, News, Television
Ready, set, GO!  The new television season is officially off to the races! Prior to the current era of Peak TV, viewers would be able to relax and take a break over the summer, as the vast majority of TV series...
August 2018 TV

9 TV Shows To Watch In August

Elizabeth MacLeod
August 1, 2018 4:20 pm
Features, News, Television
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We have now reached the dogs days of summer, bringing with them a truly torturous heat.  No one needs that in their life! Thank goodness, the TV gods have bestowed upon us a plethora of quality binge-worthy con...
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8 TV Shows to Watch In July

Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
July 3, 2018 3:00 pm
Features, Television
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The lean, mean season of summer is upon us and the television pickings are mighty slim. However, for those of us old enough to remember the days of summertime re-runs, even having one or two (or eight, like we ...
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The Best Television Shows Of 2018 (So Far)

Elizabeth MacLeod, Ally Johnson and Oliver Lyttelton
June 13, 2018 4:34 pm
Features, Television
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You've read our Best Films of 2018… So Far feature, or you will (you will!) and now it's time to move onto the small screen, and as we know the quality of television has jumped leaped and bounds in the age of P...
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10 TV Shows To Watch In June

Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
June 1, 2018 5:28 pm
Features, Television
In years past, the summer months were the season of reruns and new seasons of guilty pleasure reality television. The month was a respite for the broadcast networks.  Well, not anymore; quality television has i...
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9 Television Shows To Watch In May

Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
May 1, 2018 1:13 pm
Features, News, Television
While the TV calendar is now an all-year-round machine, May is still the technical end of the season with many series airing their finales before retreating for summer hibernation. However, in the age of Peak T...
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10 TV Shows to Watch in April

Elizabeth MacLeod and Ally Johnson
April 2, 2018 2:30 pm
Features, News
Flowers are blooming, and the grass is turning green. You know what that means — April is here! And with the beginning of Spring upon us, it's now time to clean out your DVR of those HGTV and Food Network shows...
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10 TV Shows To Watch In March

Elizabeth MacLeod and Jacob Siegel
March 1, 2018 10:05 am
Features, News, Television
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With the Olympics done and dusted, the television draught is now over. Thank goodness, because I think many people were going through content withdrawal; we certainly were. Below are ten of March's top shows, i...
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13 TV Shows To Watch In February

Elizabeth MacLeod
February 1, 2018 10:06 am
Features, News, Television
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Ah February – the month known for marking the halfway point of winter, and romance. The deluge of new television premieres and debuts will certainly make it easier to use the tried and true “Netflix and chill” ...
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10 TV Shows To Watch In January

Elizabeth MacLeod
January 2, 2018 1:25 pm
Features, News, Television
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Happy New Year! Time to chug the last of the eggnog before starting the diet that will be inevitably broken in three weeks. Luckily, with television season running at full steam all year round, there are plenty...
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