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      James Gunn Challenges His Audience With 'Peacemaker' [Interview]

      Charles Barfield
      June 7, 2022 10:00 am
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    • 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
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      ‘The Blue Caftan’ Review: Maryam Touzani’s Film Is A Rich, Vibrant Ode To Complex Relationships [Karlovy Vary]

      Marya E. Gates
      July 5, 2022 12:45 pm
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      James Cameron Is Realistic About The ‘Avatar’ Sequels Not Breaking Records

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:55 am
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      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
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      Charles Barfield
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      Christopher Marc
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      Natasha Lyonne: Directing 'Is The Single-Minded Focus Of My Life At This Point'

      Charles Barfield
      June 10, 2022 3:50 pm
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      Ally Johnson
      July 4, 2022 10:57 am
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      13 Must-Watch July Films: ‘Nope,’ ‘The Gray Man,’ ‘Resurrection’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      July 1, 2022 2:40 pm
    • Stranger Things Vol 4

      ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 Review: The Fourth Season Ends With A Bloated Bang

      Brian Tallerico
      July 1, 2022 9:53 am
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      Halfway To Oscars 2023: A State Of The Race

      Gregory Ellwood
      July 1, 2022 9:23 am
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      ‘Black Bird’ Review: Dennis Lehane’s New Apple TV+ Series Is True Crime in Rare, Fantastic Form

      Valerie Ettenhofer
      June 30, 2022 9:20 am
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      Brian Tallerico
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      ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: The Force Is Moderately Strong In This Unnecessary ‘Star Wars’ Tale [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 23, 2022 11:31 am
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    • 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
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      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:52 am
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      ‘Andor’: Showrunner Tony Gilroy Explains Five-Year Structure Of The Next Epic ‘Star Wars’ Series

      Christopher Marc
      July 4, 2022 4:25 pm
    • July TV To Watch

      10 Must-Watch July TV Shows: ‘Black Bird,’ ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Shadows’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      July 4, 2022 10:57 am
    • The Terminal LIst, Antoine Fuqua

      ‘The Terminal List’: Antoine Fuqua & Showrunner David DiGilio Talk About Working With Chris Pratt & ‘Emancipation’ With Will Smith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 1, 2022 10:40 am
    • Stranger Things Vol 4

      ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 Review: The Fourth Season Ends With A Bloated Bang

      Brian Tallerico
      July 1, 2022 9:53 am
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      'We're Here' Is More Important Now Than Ever

      Charles Barfield
      June 16, 2022 2:54 pm
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    • ms marvel sharmeen obaid chinoy

      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:52 am
    • The Terminal LIst, Antoine Fuqua

      ‘The Terminal List’: Antoine Fuqua & Showrunner David DiGilio Talk About Working With Chris Pratt & ‘Emancipation’ With Will Smith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 1, 2022 10:40 am
    • Loki, Autum Durald

      Designing & Lighting ‘Loki’ To Keep It “Real” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 27, 2022 9:33 am
    • Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Emmys 2022

      Hannah Einbinder: ‘Hacks’ “Changed My Life Totally & Completely” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 24, 2022 6:07 pm
    • 1883, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill

      ‘1883’: Faith Hill & Tim McGraw On The ‘Yellowstone’ Legacy, Taylor Sheridan’s Writing & More

      Rodrigo Perez
      June 24, 2022 5:12 pm
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      ‘Yellowstone’: Kevin Costner Says Taylor Sheridan’s Story Turning Into A Series Was A Surprise “Revelation”

      Rodrigo Perez
      June 24, 2022 2:15 pm
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      ‘American Pain’ Review: Extra Bro-Energy Twins Become Florida Pill Mill Kingpins in Darren Foster’s Propulsive, Queasy Documentary [Tribeca]

      Charles Barfield
      June 16, 2022 4:35 pm
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      ‘The Blue Caftan’ Review: Maryam Touzani’s Film Is A Rich, Vibrant Ode To Complex Relationships [Karlovy Vary]

      Marya E. Gates
      July 5, 2022 12:45 pm
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      ‘Beauty’ Review: Andrew Dosunmu’s Latest Struggles To Say Something About Queerness, Race & Stardom

      Leslie Byron Pitt
      July 1, 2022 11:30 am
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      ‘Fourth of July’ Review: Outrage Aside, Louis C.K.’s Comeback Attempt Is A Dud

      Nick Allen
      July 1, 2022 11:30 am
    • Stranger Things Vol 4

      ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 Review: The Fourth Season Ends With A Bloated Bang

      Brian Tallerico
      July 1, 2022 9:53 am
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      ‘Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?’ Review: A Cursory Look At The Infamous Socialite That Fails To Answer Its Titular Question

      Christian Gallichio
      June 30, 2022 12:43 pm
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      ‘Black Bird’ Review: Dennis Lehane’s New Apple TV+ Series Is True Crime in Rare, Fantastic Form

      Valerie Ettenhofer
      June 30, 2022 9:20 am
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      ‘Spiderhead’: Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick Talk Dark, Twisty Dystopian Sci-Fi & Writing ‘Deadpool 3’ [The Discourse Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 16, 2022 12:25 pm
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    • ms marvel sharmeen obaid chinoy

      ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Talks Bringing The “Color & Vibrancy” Of Pakistan To The MCU [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      July 5, 2022 11:52 am
    • Magic Mike’s Last Dance

      ‘Magic Mike’ At 10: Channing Tatum’s Still-Underrated Stardom & The Male Stripper Movie Subgenre [Be Reel Podcast]

      Chance Solem-Pfeifer
      July 1, 2022 12:35 pm
    • The Terminal LIst, Antoine Fuqua

      ‘The Terminal List’: Antoine Fuqua & Showrunner David DiGilio Talk About Working With Chris Pratt & ‘Emancipation’ With Will Smith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 1, 2022 10:40 am
    • obi-wan-kenobi star wars

      ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: The Force Is Moderately Strong In This Unnecessary ‘Star Wars’ Tale [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 23, 2022 11:31 am
    • Elgin James Mayans Season 4

      Elgin James Talks The Devastation Of ‘Mayans M.C.’ Season 4, Killing Off Fan-Favorites & What’s Coming Next [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 22, 2022 1:01 pm
    • Under The Banner of History, Wyatt Russell,

      ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’: Wyatt Russell Talks About His Darkest Role Yet, Returning To The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 21, 2022 10:48 am
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      Netflix Shares Quick Teaser For 'Squid Game' Season 2 As Creator Confirms Show's Return

      Charles Barfield
      June 13, 2022 10:27 am
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      ‘Girl Picture’ Trailer: Alli Haapasalo’s Latest Film Is A Coming-Of-Age Tale Of Female Friendship

      Molly Cottee Tantum
      June 30, 2022 1:14 pm
    • ATHENA

      ‘Athena’ Teaser: Romain Gavras’ Tragic Tale Of Three Siblings Is Coming To Netflix

      Molly Cottee Tantum
      June 30, 2022 12:35 pm
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      ‘Keep Breathing’ Trailer: Melissa Barrera Stars In Netflix’s New Survival Thriller Series

      Valerie Thompson
      June 30, 2022 12:26 pm
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      ‘Industry’ Season 2 Teaser: HBO’s Finance Drama Goes Back To Work In August

      Rosa Martinez
      June 30, 2022 11:10 am
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      ‘Paper Girls’ Teaser: Four Girls Get Caught Up In A Time-Travel War In New Amazon Prime Series This July

      Ned Booth
      June 29, 2022 2:47 pm
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      ‘The Resort’ Trailer: William Jackson Harper & Cristin Milioti Star In Peacock’s Thriller Series From The Writer Of ‘Palm Springs’

      Oliver Weir
      June 29, 2022 11:53 am
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      Charles Barfield
      June 7, 2022 3:03 pm
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      Halfway To Oscars 2023: A State Of The Race

      Gregory Ellwood
      July 1, 2022 9:23 am
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      ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ Will Premiere At The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 29, 2022 10:00 am
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      Billie Eilish, Anya Taylor-Joy & Jamie Dornan Among 397 Invited To Join Academy

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 28, 2022 3:57 pm
    • TCA Awards, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter

      ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter & Sheryl Lee Ralph Will Host 2022 TCA Awards

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 27, 2022 11:00 am
    • Loki, Autum Durald

      Designing & Lighting ‘Loki’ To Keep It “Real” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 27, 2022 9:33 am
    • Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Emmys 2022

      Hannah Einbinder: ‘Hacks’ “Changed My Life Totally & Completely” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 24, 2022 6:07 pm
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‘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...
Stranger Things 4

‘Stranger Things 4: Volume 2’ Trailer: The Duffer Brothers End The Season With 2 Huge Episodes

Charles Barfield
June 21, 2022 10:20 am
News, Television, Trailers
Even though there was a huge delay between Seasons 3 and 4 of “Stranger Things,” the Duffer Brothers’ massively popular Netflix series returned in May and, once again, became a juggernaut for the streaming ser...
Stranger Things

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Vol. 2 Teaser Suggests You Can’t Stop What’s Coming

Molly Cottee Tantum
June 9, 2022 5:24 pm
News, Trailers
“Stranger Things” just really loves its pastiche nostalgia. Season one felt like Amblin, the best of Steven Spielberg or “Goonies” with a sci-fi twist. Over the years, it's morphed, and in this most recent ite...
Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown Jokes About The Massive ‘Stranger Things’ Cast: “You Need To Start Killing People Off”

Molly Cottee Tantum
May 30, 2022 10:36 am
Interviews, News, Television
"Stranger Things" creators, the Duffer Brothers, recently revealed their hit Netflix series wasn't originally planned to go beyond one season. Four seasons later, and a fourth season cut into two parts, perhap...
Stranger Things

‘Stranger Things’ Finally Returns With An Entertaining But Scattered Fourth Season [Review]

Brian Tallerico
May 23, 2022 8:08 am
Features, News, Reviews, Television
It’s felt like a lifetime since Netflix subscribers left Hawkins, Indiana in July 2019, when the third season of “Stranger Things” came to a close. What do the characters of this universe still mean to a fan b...
Stranger Things Season 4

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: Watch First 8-Minutes Of Episode 1 & Duffer Brothers Are Upset Over A ‘Monopoly’ Leak

Christopher Marc
May 20, 2022 12:07 pm
News, Television, Video
Later this month will finally see the return of Netflix's hit genre-hodgepodge YA/sci-fi series "Stranger Things." The kids are again faced with another threat from the Upside Down; the interdimensional space ...
Shows To Watch in May

15 TV Shows To Watch In May: ‘Hacks,’ ‘Obi-Wan,’ ‘The Staircase’ & More

Ally Johnson
May 2, 2022 10:31 am
Features, News, Television
Having too much television to watch is an absurd problem to have and yet here we are, almost halfway through 2022 and saddled with a long list of “must watch” shows that have come out since the start of the ye...
Stranger Things

‘Stranger Things’: Netflix Reportedly Spent A Hefty $30 Million Per Episode On Season 4

Christopher Marc
April 21, 2022 4:42 pm
News, Television
Streaming giant Netflix made massive headlines this week when the company revealed in a quarterly earnings report that they lost 200,000 subscribers and their stock subsequently plummeted (apparently the compa...
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