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    • Avatar The Way of Water

      'Avatar: The Way of Water' Hits $2B At Global Box Office Faster Than 'Avatar'

      Christian Gallichio
      January 22, 2023 11:53 am
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      ‘The Boogeyman’ Trailer: A New Stephen King Adaptation Comes To Life Thanks To The ‘A Quiet Life’ Writers

      Edward Davis
      January 29, 2023 4:49 pm
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      Amazon Will Make A ‘Tomb Raider’ Movie That Will Connect With Streaming Series

      Christopher Marc
      January 28, 2023 2:21 pm
    • The Fabelmans, Michelle Williams

      Contest: ‘The Fabelmans,’Win A Digital Copy of Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-Nominated Drama

      Jamie Rogers
      January 28, 2023 1:24 pm
    • Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie

      Andrea Riseborough Oscars Controversy Prompts Academy Campaign Review

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 5:13 pm
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      Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Write/Produce Live-Action ‘Tomb Raider’ Series At Amazon

      Christopher Marc
      January 27, 2023 5:01 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
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    • 12 Films To See In January

      13 Films To See In January: ‘The Pale Blue Eye,’ ‘Infinity Pool,’ ‘Close’ & More

      Christian Gallichio
      January 3, 2023 2:35 pm
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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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      Christian Gallichio
      January 18, 2023 2:15 pm
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      Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Write/Produce Live-Action ‘Tomb Raider’ Series At Amazon

      Christopher Marc
      January 27, 2023 5:01 pm
    • The Perfect Nanny Nicole Kidman Maya Erskine

      ‘The Perfect Nanny’: Nicole Kidman & Maya Erskine To Star In Upcoming HBO Limited Series, With Erkine Also Serving As Showrunner

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 2:00 pm
    • 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
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    • Sarah Polley, Women Talking

      ‘Women Talking’: Director Sarah Polley On Forgiveness & The Guiding Principles Of Her Acclaimed New Drama

      Christian Gallichio
      January 12, 2023 12:01 pm
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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
    • '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
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      ‘Justice’ Review: Doug Liman’s Brett Kavanaugh Documentary Wants Our Outrage [Sundance]

      Christian Gallichio
      January 21, 2023 11:17 am
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    • 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
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      ‘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
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    • 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]

      Christian Gallichio
      January 13, 2023 9:24 am
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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
    • 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
    • '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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      'Marlowe' Trailer: Liam Neeson Stars In His 100th Movie From 'The Big Sleep' Director Neil Jordan

      Christian Gallichio
      January 13, 2023 9:59 am
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      Edward Davis
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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
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      ‘M3GAN’ Director Gerard Johnstone Loves That You Think It’s A Comedy, Talks Sequels & More [Interview]

      Christian Gallichio
      January 13, 2023 10:20 am
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      Andrea Riseborough Oscars Controversy Prompts Academy Campaign Review

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 5:13 pm
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      ‘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
    • 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
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      Oscar Nominations Reactions: Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser & More

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 11:37 am
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‘Deep Rising’ Review: Jason Momoa Produced Doc Incisively Explores the Ramifications of Deep-Sea Mining [Sundance]

Christian Gallichio
January 21, 2023 7:19 am
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The prospect of deep-sea mining may seem like a solution to our ever-growing fuel crisis. Polymetallic nodules that sit on the ocean floor are made up of the very type of metals that so-called ‘green’ companie...
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‘Radical’ Review: Eugenio Derbez Stars In Heartfelt But Flawed Teaching Drama [Sundance]

Alani Vargas
January 21, 2023 1:14 am
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While introducing “Radical," director Christopher Zalla (“Sangre de Mi Sangre”/”Blood of My Blood”) said it was a labor of love. In addition to that, he said it’s a “movie about what happens when kids are empo...
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‘Earth Mama’ Review: Savanah Leaf’s Social Drama Nurtures Bleakness [Sundance]

Robert Daniels
January 20, 2023 1:40 pm
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Not only are Gia’s children in foster care, awaiting their mother’s journey through the system to end before they can be fully reunited, Gia (Tia Nomore) is also pregnant. Nearing her due date, the 24-year-old...
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‘Sex Education’: The Kids Are Growing Up & Hooking Up In Season 2 [Review]

Gregory Ellwood
January 10, 2020 11:43 am
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When Netflix released "Sex Education" almost a year ago there was little fanfare beforehand.  Sure, critics had gone gaga over Laurie Nunn's showrunning debut, but from the outset, it was a bit hard to differen...
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‘Haunting Of Hill House’: Horror Hits Home With Netflix’s Moving, Eerie Series [Review]

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