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    • James Gunn Wonder Woman

      James Gunn Says DC Film Plan Is On 8-10 Year Timeline & Refutes No 'Wonder Woman' For 3 Years Claim

      Kyle Kohner
      January 5, 2023 11:36 am
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    • The Order Jude Law Nicholas Hoult

      ‘The Order’: Jaw Law & Nicholas Hoult To Star In Justin Kurzel’s Upcoming True Crime Film

      Ned Booth
      February 3, 2023 4:10 pm
    • The Flash Kiersey Clemons

      ‘The Flash’: Kiersey Clemons Says James Gunn Is “Absolutely Correct” That Upcoming Film Is “One Of The Greatest Superhero Movies Ever Made”

      Ned Booth
      February 3, 2023 3:15 pm
    • TV shows to watch in February 2023

      10 TV Shows To Watch In February: ‘Dear Edward,’ ‘Party Down,’ ‘You’ S4 & More

      Ally Johnson
      February 3, 2023 2:54 pm
    • elvis baz-luhrmann

      Austin Butler Claims He’s Finally “Getting Rid Of” His Elvis Accent, But “I Have Probably Damaged My Vocal Cords With All That Singing”

      Ned Booth
      February 3, 2023 1:55 pm
    • Paul Mescal To Star In Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel

      ‘Gladiator 2’: Paramount Slates Ridley Scott’s Upcoming Sequel With Paul Mescal For November 22, 2024

      Ned Booth
      February 3, 2023 1:21 pm
    • Titanic floating door

      ‘Titanic’: James Cameron Recreates Floating Door Scene In New National Geographic Special To See If Both Jack And Rose Could Fit

      Ned Booth
      February 3, 2023 12:38 pm
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    • 12 Movies To See In February: ‘Magic Mike 3,’ ‘Sharper’ & ‘Knock At The Cabin’

      12 Movies To See In February: ‘Magic Mike 3,’ ‘Sharper’ & ‘Knock At The Cabin’

      Kyle Kohner
      February 2, 2023 2:24 pm
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    • TV shows to watch in February 2023

      10 TV Shows To Watch In February: ‘Dear Edward,’ ‘Party Down,’ ‘You’ S4 & More

      Ally Johnson
      February 3, 2023 2:54 pm
    • Knock At the Cabin

      ‘Knock At The Cabin’ Review: Top-Tier M. Night Shyamalan, This Delivers Dread And Fear That You Feel

      Simon Thompson
      February 1, 2023 1:26 pm
    • Craig Mazin, The last of Us,

      ‘The Last Of Us’: Craig Mazin Talks About His Hollywood Origins, Adapting Video Games For TV & Subverting Expectations [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 30, 2023 1:45 pm
    • 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
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    • Lockwood & Co

      Lockwood & Co.’ Trailer: 'Attack The Block' Director Joe Cornish's New YA Ghosthunting Book Series Hits Netflix On January 27

      Kyle Kohner
      January 12, 2023 9:28 am
      News, Television, Trailers
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    • TV shows to watch in February 2023

      10 TV Shows To Watch In February: ‘Dear Edward,’ ‘Party Down,’ ‘You’ S4 & More

      Ally Johnson
      February 3, 2023 2:54 pm
    • Zazie Beetz & Tom Hardy Set For ‘Lazarus’, Early In The Works Series From Apple TV+

      ‘Lazarus’: Zazie Beetz & Tom Hardy To Star In Upcoming Nordic Noir Series On Apple TV+

      Ned Booth
      February 2, 2023 1:26 pm
    • Outer Banks S3

      ‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 Trailer: It’s The Pogues Against The World On February 23 As Netflix’s Teen Drama Returns

      Ned Booth
      February 2, 2023 12:55 pm
    • Joe Cornish Lockwood

      Joe Cornish Talks Ghost-Filled Detective Series ‘Lockwood & Co,’ Working On ‘Attack The Block 2’ & His History With Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      February 2, 2023 12:32 pm
    • Star Wars: Visions

      Lucasfilm Announces Directors & Animation Studios For “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 2 Arriving In May

      Edward Davis
      February 2, 2023 9:29 am
    • Swarm, Dominique Fishback

      SXSW Film & TV 2023 Adds Donald Glover’s ‘Swarm’ & Emma Seligman’s ‘Bottoms’ Among Second Wave Programming

      The Playlist Staff
      February 1, 2023 3:30 pm
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    • M3GAN, Gerard Johnstone

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

      Kyle Kohner
      January 13, 2023 10:20 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News
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    • Joe Cornish Lockwood

      Joe Cornish Talks Ghost-Filled Detective Series ‘Lockwood & Co,’ Working On ‘Attack The Block 2’ & His History With Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      February 2, 2023 12:32 pm
    • 'Fremont': Babak Jalali & Anaita Wali Zada on [Sundance Interview]

      ‘Fremont’: Babak Jalali & Anaita Wali Zada On Their Delightful & Comically Offbeat Sundance Gem [Interview]

      Isaac Feldberg
      February 1, 2023 10:53 am
    • Craig Mazin, The last of Us,

      ‘The Last Of Us’: Craig Mazin Talks About His Hollywood Origins, Adapting Video Games For TV & Subverting Expectations [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 30, 2023 1:45 pm
    • 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
    • '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
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    • The Starling Girl

      'The Starling Girl' Review: Eliza Scanlen Shines in This Deeply Felt Coming-Of-Age Drama [Sundance]

      Kyle Kohner
      January 21, 2023 3:45 pm
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Knock At the Cabin

      ‘Knock At The Cabin’ Review: Top-Tier M. Night Shyamalan, This Delivers Dread And Fear That You Feel

      Simon Thompson
      February 1, 2023 1:26 pm
    • Luka, Rotterdam

      ‘Luka’ Review: Jessica Woodworth Crafts a Carnally Sublime World Of Men, Power & Desire [IFF Rotterdam Review]

      Savina Petkova
      January 30, 2023 1:36 pm
    • The Eternal Memory

      ‘The Eternal Memory’ Review: Maite Alberdi’s Moving Doc Is A Love Story About The Trauma Of Remembering & The Decay Of Memory [Sundance]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 27, 2023 4:26 pm
    • 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
  • Podcasts
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    • Skinamarink movie

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

      Kyle Kohner
      January 18, 2023 10:47 am
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • Joe Cornish Lockwood

      Joe Cornish Talks Ghost-Filled Detective Series ‘Lockwood & Co,’ Working On ‘Attack The Block 2’ & His History With Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      February 2, 2023 12:32 pm
    • Craig Mazin, The last of Us,

      ‘The Last Of Us’: Craig Mazin Talks About His Hollywood Origins, Adapting Video Games For TV & Subverting Expectations [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 30, 2023 1:45 pm
    • 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
    • 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
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    • A Little White Lie, MIchael Shannon, Kate Hudson

      'A Little While Lie' Trailer: Michael Shannon & Kate Hudson Star In A Comedy About Impersonation, Lies & Love

      Kyle Kohner
      January 31, 2023 3:39 pm
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    • Bruiser

      ‘Bruiser’ Trailer: Miles Warren’s TIFF 2022 Coming Of Age Drama Hits Hulu On February 24

      Ned Booth
      February 3, 2023 11:51 am
    • The Lost King

      ‘The Lost King’ Trailer: Sally Potter Stars In Stephen Frears’ Film About The Discovery Of King Richard III’s Grave On March 24

      Ned Booth
      February 2, 2023 3:22 pm
    • Outer Banks S3

      ‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 Trailer: It’s The Pogues Against The World On February 23 As Netflix’s Teen Drama Returns

      Ned Booth
      February 2, 2023 12:55 pm
    • The Covenant

      ‘The Covenant’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal Stars In Guy Ritchie’s Warzone Thriller On April 21

      Matthew Monagle
      February 2, 2023 11:32 am
    • My Happy Ending

      ‘My Happy Ending’ Trailer: Andie MacDowell Stars As An Actress On A Healing Journey On February 24

      Valerie Thompson
      February 2, 2023 11:17 am
    • Kill Boksoon

      ‘Kill Boksoon’ Teaser: Korean Assassin Flick Premieres At Berlinale 2023 Before It Hits Netflix On March 31

      Ned Booth
      February 2, 2023 11:01 am
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      Did The 2024 Oscars Begin At Sundance?

      Kyle Kohner
      January 30, 2023 2:48 pm
      Awards, Awards Campaign, News
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    • elvis baz-luhrmann

      ‘Elvis,’ ‘The Menu’ & ‘Andor’ Earn 2023 ACE Eddie Awards Nominations

      Gregory Ellwood
      February 1, 2023 2:56 pm
    • Andrea-Riseborough, Governors-Awards, Oscars-2018

      Academy Board of Governors Taking No Action Over Andrea Riseborough Controversy

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 31, 2023 4:24 pm
    • Hasan Minhaj

      Hasan Minhaj To Host 2023 Independent Spirit Awards

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 31, 2023 1:48 pm
    • Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie

      Andrea Riseborough Oscars Controversy Prompts Academy Campaign Review

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 5:13 pm
    • A Thousand and One

      ‘A Thousand And One’ & ‘The Persian Version’ Top 2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 2:48 pm
    • 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
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We Have Always Lived In The Castle

‘We Have Always Lived In The Castle’ With Alexandra Daddario & Crispin Glover Is Obscure & Disturbing [LAFF Review]

Kyle Kohner
September 30, 2018 1:50 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
Following up her debut success of 2013’s “Concussion,” filmmaker Stacie Passon finally returns with a new feature-length film that brings the horror and gloom of writer Shirley Jackson’s final novel "We Have Al...
Behind the Curve

Round Or Flat, ‘Behind The Curve’ Prevails As One Of The Most Fun & Intriguing Documentaries Of The Year [LAFF Review]

Kyle Kohner
September 30, 2018 11:28 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
It’s the sensation that’s sweeping the globe, or erm, plane. Yes, the flat-earth theory is burgeoning and clamoring for attention now more than ever before. This goes without saying the flat-earth theory is not...
Clovehitch

‘The Clovehitch Killer’ Imbues The Serial Killer Storyline With Irony And Family Confrontation [LAFF Review]

Kyle Kohner
September 30, 2018 8:09 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
Ever since their integration into pop culture during the ‘70s, America's morbid obsession with the deranged inner-demons and manifested violence of serial killers has only grown over the decades. Directors like...
The Oath Tiffany Haddish Ike Barinholtz

Ike Barinholtz’s ‘The Oath’ Is A Hilarious Look At A Tumultuous, Politically-Charged Family Dinner [LAFF Review]

Kyle Kohner
September 27, 2018 10:49 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
Thanksgiving is not just a time for friends and family to come together and enjoy a feast. No, it's a confined space threatened by friendly facades, repressed disdain, and farcical attempts to remain civil at t...
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LA Film Festival Boasts Inclusivity With This Year’s Diverse Festival Lineup

Kyle Kohner
August 1, 2018 10:48 am
Festivals, News
While the likes of Cannes, TIFF, and Venice continue to play catch up in the conversation of inclusivity, Film Independent’s annual LA Film Festival continues to press the issue. With this year’s slate includin...
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LA Film Festival Throws Industry A Curve Ball Moving To September

Gregory Ellwood
October 18, 2017 2:26 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, Festivals
If you live in Los Angeles the slow death of the LA Film Festival has been sad to see. Ever since the event moved from downtown in 2010 to a hub around Culver City two years ago the annual June event has had a ...
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Documentary ‘They Call Us Monsters’ Is A Searing & Sensitive Look At Juvenile Offenders [LAFF Review]

Katie Walsh
June 11, 2016 9:47 am
Reviews
Ben Lear makes his directorial debut with “They Call Us Monsters,” a searing but sensitive documentary following the experiences of juvenile offenders through the justice system. His father, Norman, used the fo...
Lupe Under The Sun

LA Film Festival Exclusive: Trailer For Neorealist Immigrant Drama ‘Lupe Under The Sun’

Edward Davis
June 2, 2016 3:57 pm
News, Trailers
Thanks to the current election, and a candidate tossing out rather ugly rhetoric about immigrants who have made their way to the United States for a better life, stories from those quarters are more vital than ...
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LA Film Festival Exclusive: Trailer For ’11:55′ Featuring Julia Stiles, John Leguizamo, And More

Edward Davis
June 2, 2016 11:20 am
News, Trailers
Arriving like an oasis island in the middle of the summer movie season, the LA Film Festival is a nice bridge between early year events like Sundance, Berlin, and Cannes and festivals this fall, like Venice, Te...

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