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    • About My Father

      'About My Father' Trailer: Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro Star In Family Comedy On Memorial Day Weekend

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      February 23, 2023 12:41 pm
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    • Wind River The Next Chapter Castings

      ‘Wind River: The Next Chapter’ Adds Gil Birmingham, Alan Ruck, Kali Reis & More

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 3:34 pm
    • Sakra Donnie Yen

      ‘Sakra’ Trailer: Donnie Yen’s New Wuxia Film Hits Theaters On April 14, On Digital On April 18

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 1:56 pm
    • HBO The White Lotus Succession

      HBO’s Casey Bloys Loves Mike White’s “Really Fun” Pitch For ‘The White Lotus’ S3 & Respects Jesse Armstrong’s Decision To End ‘Succession’

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 1:18 pm
    • Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson & Jack Reynor In Talks For Susanne Bier-Helmed Netflix Limited Series ‘The Perfect Couple’

      ‘The Perfect Couple’: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Jack Reynor & More In Talks To Star In Upcoming Netflix Limited Series

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 12:47 pm
    • Monica

      ‘Monica’ Trailer: IFC Brings Andrea Pallaoro’s Latest Venice Hit To Theaters On May 12

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 12:17 pm
    • Love & Death

      “Love & Death” Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons Star In New HBO Max Limited Series

      Rosa Martinez
      March 23, 2023 12:00 pm
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    • Creed III

      'Creed III' Review: Hollywood's Winningest Franchise Is Losing Its Scrappy Underdog Appeal

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      February 23, 2023 10:00 pm
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    • Swarm

      ‘Swarm’ Review: Dominique Fishback Owns & Janine Nabers & Donald Glover Reorient ‘The King Of Comedy’ Through A Black Lens

      Leslie Byron Pitt
      March 23, 2023 10:14 am
    • Succession season-4

      ‘Succession’ Review: HBO’s Flagship Drama Returns For Brutal, Unforgettable Final Chapter

      Brian Tallerico
      March 22, 2023 9:41 am
    • Ben Affleck, Air

      ‘Air’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Sports Biopic Is Also His Industry Manifesto [SXSW]

      Matthew Monagle
      March 19, 2023 5:18 pm
    • Beef Netflix

      ‘Beef’ Review: Steven Yeun & Ali Wong Are As Magnificent As They’ve Ever Been In Netflix’s Sublime Revenge Saga [SXSW]

      Chase Hutchinson
      March 18, 2023 7:00 pm
    • Joy Ride

      ‘Joy Ride’ Review: Adele Lim’s Raunchy Comedy Is An Instant Crowd-Pleaser [SXSW]

      Matthew Monagle
      March 18, 2023 12:14 pm
    • Shazam: Fury Of The Gods

      ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Review: The Magic Fizzles As Lightning Doesn’t Strike Twice On This DC Franchise

      Simon Thompson
      March 16, 2023 2:33 pm
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      'The Penguin': 'The Batman' Spinoff Series Adds Theo Rossi, Michael Zegen & More

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      March 17, 2023 10:00 am
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    • HBO The White Lotus Succession

      HBO’s Casey Bloys Loves Mike White’s “Really Fun” Pitch For ‘The White Lotus’ S3 & Respects Jesse Armstrong’s Decision To End ‘Succession’

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 1:18 pm
    • Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson & Jack Reynor In Talks For Susanne Bier-Helmed Netflix Limited Series ‘The Perfect Couple’

      ‘The Perfect Couple’: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Jack Reynor & More In Talks To Star In Upcoming Netflix Limited Series

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 12:47 pm
    • Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

      ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Trailer: New Prequel Limited Series Hits Netflix On May 4

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 10:21 am
    • Swarm

      ‘Swarm’ Review: Dominique Fishback Owns & Janine Nabers & Donald Glover Reorient ‘The King Of Comedy’ Through A Black Lens

      Leslie Byron Pitt
      March 23, 2023 10:14 am
    • Boom! Boom! The World Vs. Boris Becker

      ‘Boom! Boom! The World Vs. Boris Becker’ Trailer: New Apple TV+ Doc Covers The Career Of Legendary Tennis Pro In April

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 10:00 am
    • The Big Door Prize,

      ‘The Big Door Prize’ Review: The Chris O’Dowd-Starring Existential Comedy Hits A Winning Formula 

      Emma Fraser
      March 22, 2023 3:49 pm
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    • Christopher Landon we have a ghost

      Christopher Landon Talks ‘We Have A Ghost,’ Why ‘Happy Death Day 3’ Isn’t Happening, ‘Arachnophobia’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Ned Booth
      February 24, 2023 9:28 am
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    • shazam fury of the gods

      ‘Shazam 2’ Writers Talk Finding The Teen Voice, A Cut Party Scene & That ‘Fast & Furious’ Mention [Interview]

      Charles Bramesco
      March 20, 2023 10:20 am
    • Raine Allen-Miller, Rye Lane

      ‘Rye Lane’ Director Raine Allen-Miller Is Justifiably A Little Over The Wes Anderson Comparisons [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 20, 2023 9:34 am
    • Scott Z. Burns, Extrapolations

      ‘Extrapolations’: Scott Z. Burns Talks His Star-Studded Series, The Prescience Of ‘Contagion’ & ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      March 15, 2023 2:02 pm
    • shazam fury of the gods David f sandberg

      ‘Shazam’: David F. Sandberg Talks ‘Fury Of The Gods’ & The Future Of The Franchise [Interview]

      Charles Bramesco
      March 14, 2023 2:52 pm
    • Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

      Writer Jeff Loveness Talks ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania,’ Figuring Out Kang & The Challenge Of ‘Avengers 5’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      March 3, 2023 2:40 pm
    • We Have A Ghost

      ‘We Have A Ghost’: David Harbour On His Supernatural Comedy, ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ & Neil Blomkamp’s ‘Gran Turismo’ [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      February 23, 2023 2:46 pm
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      'Evil Dead Rise' Review: Lee Cronin's Take On Sam Raimi's Classic Horror Franchise Is A Witless Slog, Tangentially Related At Best [SXSW]

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      March 16, 2023 9:30 am
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    • Swarm

      ‘Swarm’ Review: Dominique Fishback Owns & Janine Nabers & Donald Glover Reorient ‘The King Of Comedy’ Through A Black Lens

      Leslie Byron Pitt
      March 23, 2023 10:14 am
    • The Big Door Prize,

      ‘The Big Door Prize’ Review: The Chris O’Dowd-Starring Existential Comedy Hits A Winning Formula 

      Emma Fraser
      March 22, 2023 3:49 pm
    • florence Pugh a good person

      ‘A Good Person’ Review: A Terrific Florence Pugh & Morgan Freeman Aren’t Enough To Salvage Zach Braff’s Hollow Family Drama

      Charles Barfield
      March 22, 2023 2:54 pm
    • Succession season-4

      ‘Succession’ Review: HBO’s Flagship Drama Returns For Brutal, Unforgettable Final Chapter

      Brian Tallerico
      March 22, 2023 9:41 am
    • Ben Affleck, Air

      ‘Air’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Sports Biopic Is Also His Industry Manifesto [SXSW]

      Matthew Monagle
      March 19, 2023 5:18 pm
    • Beef Netflix

      ‘Beef’ Review: Steven Yeun & Ali Wong Are As Magnificent As They’ve Ever Been In Netflix’s Sublime Revenge Saga [SXSW]

      Chase Hutchinson
      March 18, 2023 7:00 pm
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    • We Have A Ghost

      ‘We Have A Ghost’: David Harbour On His Supernatural Comedy, ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ & Neil Blomkamp’s ‘Gran Turismo’ [The Discourse Podcast]

      Ned Booth
      February 23, 2023 2:46 pm
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    • Scott Z. Burns, Extrapolations

      ‘Extrapolations’: Scott Z. Burns Talks His Star-Studded Series, The Prescience Of ‘Contagion’ & ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      March 15, 2023 2:02 pm
    • Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

      Writer Jeff Loveness Talks ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania,’ Figuring Out Kang & The Challenge Of ‘Avengers 5’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      March 3, 2023 2:40 pm
    • Christopher Landon we have a ghost

      Christopher Landon Talks ‘We Have A Ghost,’ Why ‘Happy Death Day 3’ Isn’t Happening, ‘Arachnophobia’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      February 24, 2023 9:28 am
    • Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

      Marc Maron Talks HBO Special From ‘Bleak To Dark,’ Lynn Shelton & “The Evolving Capacity For Empathy”

      Rodrigo Perez
      February 22, 2023 3:02 pm
    • Ant-Man And The Wasp; Quantumania

      ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania’: Phase 5 Begins With A Whimper And Not A Kang Bang [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      February 17, 2023 2:32 pm
    • Sharper

      ‘Sharper’: Benjamin Caron On His New Con Man Film, Julianne Moore, ‘The Battle Of Algiers’ Influence On ‘Andor’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      February 16, 2023 1:08 pm
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    • Quasi

      ‘Quasi’ Trailer: The Broken Lizard Gang Return For A Comedy About A Hunchback That Yearns For Love

      Ned Booth
      March 21, 2023 11:01 am
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    • Sakra Donnie Yen

      ‘Sakra’ Trailer: Donnie Yen’s New Wuxia Film Hits Theaters On April 14, On Digital On April 18

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 1:56 pm
    • Monica

      ‘Monica’ Trailer: IFC Brings Andrea Pallaoro’s Latest Venice Hit To Theaters On May 12

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 12:17 pm
    • Love & Death

      “Love & Death” Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons Star In New HBO Max Limited Series

      Rosa Martinez
      March 23, 2023 12:00 pm
    • Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

      ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Trailer: New Prequel Limited Series Hits Netflix On May 4

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 10:21 am
    • Boom! Boom! The World Vs. Boris Becker

      ‘Boom! Boom! The World Vs. Boris Becker’ Trailer: New Apple TV+ Doc Covers The Career Of Legendary Tennis Pro In April

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 10:00 am
    • Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

      ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Final Trailer: Chris Pine Leads Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page & More On An Epic Quest On March 29

      Ned Booth
      March 23, 2023 9:50 am
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    • Ruben Ostlund

      Ruben Östlund Is Your 2023 Cannes Film Festival Jury President

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      February 28, 2023 2:29 am
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    • Raine Allen-Miller, Rye Lane

      ‘Rye Lane’ Director Raine Allen-Miller Is Justifiably A Little Over The Wes Anderson Comparisons [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 20, 2023 9:34 am
    • Elizabeth Banks, Oscars 2023

      Oscar Ratings Take A Big Jump For Second Straight Year

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 13, 2023 8:14 pm
    • A24, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Oscars 2023

      It All Led Up To This: A24’s Triumphant Oscar Night

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 13, 2023 3:51 pm
    • Best and Worst, Oscars 2023,

      Best and Worst Of An ‘Everything’ Oscars: Jimmy Kimmel, Lady Gaga, Ke Huy Quan

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 13, 2023 2:45 am
    • Everything Everywhere All At Once, A24, Oscars 2023

      ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Becomes A24’s Second Best Picture Winner

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 12, 2023 11:34 pm
    • Michelle Yeoh, Governors Awards

      Michelle Yeoh Becomes First Asian Woman To Win Best Actress Oscar

      Gregory Ellwood
      March 12, 2023 11:30 pm
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‘Stranger Things’ Actress Grace Van Dien Claims A Movie Producer Solicited Her For Sexual Favors On Set

Ned Booth
March 10, 2023 11:55 am
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"Stranger Things" Season 4 started with a shock last year, with (spoiler alert) Grace Van Dien's Chrissy possessed and killed by Vecna in the first episode. Van Dien isn't in the show long, but her connection ...
We Have A Ghost

‘We Have A Ghost’: David Harbour On His Supernatural Comedy, ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ & Neil Blomkamp’s ‘Gran Turismo’ [The Discourse Podcast]

Mike DeAngelo
February 23, 2023 2:46 pm
Interviews, News, Podcasts
In today’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo gets spooky with David Harbour (“Stranger Things,” “Black Widow,” “Violent Night”). The actor is currently promoting his film, “We Have A Ghost...
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‘Avatar’: James Cameron Shot Nearly 3 Films To Avoid The “’Stranger Things’ Effect” Of Teens Who “Look Like They’re 27”

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December 22, 2022 2:27 pm
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It's no secret that James Cameron wants the world of Pandora in his "Avatar" franchise to look as realistic as possible. But it's not all about digital verisimilitude for the director; it's a practic...
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Maya Hawke On ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5: “I Would Love To Die And Get My Hero’s Moment”

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September 15, 2022 2:47 pm
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Netflix and The Duffer Brothers haven't even hit the green light yet for "Stranger Things" Season 5, but fans can't wait for the show's fifth and final season. And after the thrilling conclusion of Season 4, t...
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Shawn Levy Has Talked With Ryan Reynolds About A ‘Stranger Things’/’Deadpool’ Crossover

Charles Barfield
September 13, 2022 10:41 am
News, Television
When you look at the biggest franchises on TV and film, you wouldn’t be wrong to say that TV is dominated by “Stranger Things” and film is dominated by Marvel Studios. In the middle of both of those worlds res...
Stranger Things 4, Volume 2

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The Duffer Bros. Originally Planned To Kill Off Another Character

Ned Booth
July 7, 2022 1:52 pm
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Well, Netflix premiered the final two episodes of "Stranger Things" Season 4 last Friday, and now fans know what awaits Hawkins in the show's fifth and final season. And fans also know who lived and died after...
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The Duffer Brothers Partner With Netflix For Adaptations Of ‘Death Note’ & ‘The Talisman’ As Well As A ‘Stranger Things’ Play

Charles Barfield
July 6, 2022 2:04 pm
News, Television
Even though the world seems to be obsessed (once again) with “Stranger Things,” the Duffer Brothers aren’t only focused on where the kids of Hawkins will end up in Season 5. The co-creators of the “Stranger Th...
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
News, Television
Even though there was an incredibly long wait between Seasons 3 and 4, “Stranger Things” returned this summer to record-breaking success on Netflix. Now, with Season 4 in the rearview, all the talk surrounds t...
Stranger Things Season 4

Duffer Brothers Tease Secretive ‘Stranger Things’ Spinoff Is “Different Than What Anyone Is Expecting”

Christopher Marc
June 27, 2022 9:40 am
News, Television
Netflix is taking an internal look at its spending habits on content after multiple rounds of layoffs (L.A. Times reporting 300 employees were let go recently) and axing multiple animated projects such as the ...
Millie Bobbie Brown, Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown Revisits Eleven’s Trauma In ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4

Gregory Ellwood
June 22, 2022 4:57 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Television
This was not how my interview piece with Millie Bobby Brown was supposed to go. Not that Ms. Brown did anything wrong. In fact, she was delightful during our conversation earlier this week. Instead, after perh...
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