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‘Roar’: Nicole Kidman, Alison Brie, Cynthia Erivo & Merritt Wever To Star In Anthology Series From Creators Of ‘GLOW’

March 2, 2021 12:46 pm

Since “GLOW” was unceremoniously canceled after Netflix gave the green light to begin work on a final season, it appears the creators of that show are ready to take their talents to Apple TV+ for anew antholog...

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Alison Brie Talks ‘Happiest Season,’ ‘Promising Young Woman’ & Making Art That Matters [The Fourth Wall]

Griffin Schiller

November 24, 2020 2:27 pm

Interviews, News, Podcasts

As we entered 2020, there was arguably no actor poised to have as monumental of a year as Alison Brie. With an already diverse body of work ranging from period dramas to comedies, animation, video games, ...

Alison Brie Supports A ‘GLOW’ Movie Finale But Warns Fans “Don’t Hold Your Breath”

Charles Barfield

November 20, 2020 11:16 am

News, Television

A year ago, everything seemed alright in the world of “GLOW.” The third season was released and received strong reviews, giving Netflix the confidence to greenlight a fourth and final season. Unfortunately, no...

‘Happiest Season’: Kristen Stewart & Mackenzie Davis Shine Bright In A Coming Out Xmas Romcom [Review]

Lena Wilson

November 20, 2020 9:37 am

Features, News, Reviews

As its title suggests, “Happiest Season,” the second film from Clea Duvall, opens on a picturesque Christmas scene. Abby (Kristen Stewart) and her girlfriend, Harper (Mackenzie Davis) are on a neighborhood Chr...

‘Happiest Season’ Trailer: Kristen Stewart & Mackenzie Davis Star In A Holiday-Themed Lesbian Rom-Com

Ned Booth

November 9, 2020 3:02 pm

News

Romantic comedies are not the most challenging fare for movie audiences. The genre thrives on predictability and the feel-good reassurances of plot convention. Most rom-coms are "will they/won't they" narrativ...

‘Glow’ Canceled As Netflix Reverses Season 4 Renewal Amid Covid Production Concerns

Edward Davis

October 5, 2020 5:04 pm

News, Television

This is a bit of a body slam shocker and a huge blow for fans of this beloved show. Netflix has reversed its decision on the season four renewal of the female wrestling drama "GLOW" and has decided to cancel t...

‘The Rental’: Dave Franco’s Thriller Debut Has Terrific Tension, But You Won’t Want To Ultimately Stay [Review]

Asher Luberto

July 21, 2020 9:55 am

News, Reviews

There’s a terrific ambiguous tension at the heart of the creepy, home-invasion-style Airbnb vacation thriller, “The Rental” that always keeps the movie on an engagingly sinister edge. Whether it’s the unrequit...

Dave Franco And Alison Brie Wrote An “Elevated” Romantic Comedy During Quarantine Inspired By ‘When Harry Met Sally’

Rafael Motamayor

July 18, 2020 4:14 pm

News

We may not be getting new movies in theaters at the moment due to the ongoing pandemic and industry-wide lockdown, but that doesn't mean that the creative juices are taking over filmmakers. Among the many scri...

‘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

News, Trailers

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...

Donald Glover Reuniting With The ‘Community’ Cast For A Virtual Table Read Later This Month

Charles Barfield

May 8, 2020 10:40 am

News, Television

If there is a silver lining for film and TV fans during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that the stars of beloved projects have gotten back together to do impromptu watchalongs and Q&A’s from the comfort of th...

Alison Brie Is “Flattered” By The ‘She-Hulk’ Rumors But Says She Hasn’t Spoken To Marvel Studios

Charles Barfield

February 28, 2020 11:59 am

News, Television

Marvel Studios has proven itself at being incredibly adept at making films. But on the TV side of things, the studio is new to the scene. However, you have to assume that Marvel Studios will be putting as much...

Alison Brie Shines In The Ambitious But Muddled ‘Horse Girl’ [Sundance Review]

Jason Bailey

January 28, 2020 9:31 am

News, Reviews

It feels like a strange thing to say, more than a decade after her breakthrough with simultaneous supporting roles on “Community” and “Mad Men,” but it feels like we’re still waiting for the definitive Al...

‘Horse Girl’ Trailer: Nothing Makes Sense For Alison Brie In Surreal New Dark Comedic Sundance Thriller

Edward Davis

January 21, 2020 9:35 am

News, Trailers

Writer/director Jeff Baena is probably best known for two major projects. 1. Co-writing the wacky and existential "I Heart Huckabees" with David O. Russell and his Sundance debut, the amusing zom com "Life Aft...

Sundance First Look: Will Ferrell & Julia Louis-Dreyfus In ‘Downhill,’ New Films By Brandon Cronenberg, Eliza Hittman & More

The Playlist Staff

December 4, 2019 5:27 pm

Festivals, News

The 2019 Sundance Film Festival is upon us and we're feeling good about most of our Most Anticipated 2020 Film feature predictions; many of the films with early February release dates are indeed making Sundance...

Netflix’s ‘GLOW’ Sets Its Wrestlers Loose From The Ring In Season 3 [Review]

Julia Teti

August 8, 2019 3:03 pm

Features, News, Reviews, Television

Practice makes perfect. What began as a hodgepodge group of wannabe actresses turned campy wrestlers in the 1980s with its spirited, but uneven and sluggish, first season, Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch’s Netflix...

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