Jacob Siegel, Author at The Playlist

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Trailer Returns To Newt Scamander’s Wizarding World

March 13, 2018 12:11 pm

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" managed to do what very few prequels are able to; it retained the mystical spirit of the beloved "Harry Potter" franchise, all while creating a world that could be appr...

‘The Americans’ Season 6 Trailer: Cold War Spy Thriller Makes The Final Curtain Call

Jacob Siegel

March 12, 2018 12:15 pm

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All good things must come to an end. And so it goes for "The Americans," FX's critically-acclaimed series, set in the 1980s, about two Soviet spies living undercover in Washington D.C. (insert obvious Trump jok...

‘Ready Player One’ Trailer: Step Into A World Of Pure Imagination With Steven Spielberg

Jacob Siegel

February 15, 2018 12:15 pm

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People have complained, rightfully so, over the vast amount of fandom inspired references shown in the trailers so far for "Ready Player One," particularly from Amblin products. After all, I don't how much more...

‘Deadpool 2’ Trailer: The Merc With A Mouth Meets Cable

Jacob Siegel

February 7, 2018 9:18 am

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You have it to hand it to Fox. They have been making mutant mega-blockbusters for years now, but have started to take some risks by venture into R-rated territory. 2016's "Deadpool" was the first venture, and i...

‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Trailer: Ethan Hunt Returns For Another Globetrotting Adventure

Jacob Siegel

February 4, 2018 7:18 pm

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While other mega-franchises have dwindled their appeal and relevance over the years ("Terminator", "Pirates of the Caribbean") the 'Mission Impossible' films, based on the television show by Bruce Geller, remai...

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‘Phantom Thread’ Announcement: Daniel Day-Lewis Stitches Fashion Forward Drama

Jacob Siegel

November 20, 2017 12:19 pm

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Many would claim this title belongs to Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, or Quentin Tarantino but I would argue that Paul Thomas Anderson is the most eclectic, versatile filmmaker in the industry. From exploring ...

‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Trailer: Return To Christian Grey’s World

Jacob Siegel

November 6, 2017 11:13 am

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Another year, another 'Fifty Shades' movie. "Fifty Shades Freed" is on the way and it will be the closing chapter of the trilogy based on E.L. James' best-selling novels. While critics and audiences panned the ...

‘Justice League’: Go To Battle With 7 Clips & 60 New Images

Jacob Siegel

November 5, 2017 10:34 am

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There are only two weeks before "Justice League" is finally released in theaters, and the hype could not be more palpable. If all goes according to plan, Warner Bros.' all-star superhero spectacle, featuring B...

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