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      • Vengeance

        ‘Vengeance’ Review: A Mostly Successful Comic Mystery From B.J. Novak [Tribeca]

        Jason Bailey
        June 12, 2022 9:25 pm
      • Breaking The Ice

        ‘Breaking the Ice’ Review: Clara Stern’s Ice Hockey Drama Is A Focused But Minor Character Study [Tribeca]

        Christian Gallichio
        June 12, 2022 11:54 am
      • Good Girl Jane, tribeca

        ‘Good Girl Jane’ Review: Sarah Elizabeth Mintz’s Piercing Debut Tracks The Grooming Of A Young Teenage Girl [Tribeca]

        Robert Daniels
        June 12, 2022 11:18 am
      • American Dreamer

        ‘American Dreamer’ Review: Peter Dinklage Can’t Save This Messy Comedic Drama [Tribeca]

        Jason Bailey
        June 12, 2022 10:55 am
      • ‘Aisha’ Review: Letitia Wright Stuns in a Moving Character Drama [Tribeca]

        Jason Bailey
        June 12, 2022 10:44 am
      • Ben Affleck, Batman, Matt reeves

        Matt Reeves Says Ben Affleck’s Unmade Batman Film Was Action-Driven & “James Bond-ian”

        Christopher Marc
        June 11, 2022 1:38 pm
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        • Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll

          Natasha Lyonne: Directing ‘Is The Single-Minded Focus Of My Life At This Point’

          Gregory Ellwood
          June 10, 2022 3:50 pm
        • Jurassic World Dominion

          ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’: Colin Trevorrow & Emily Carmichael On Real-World Considerations In Blockbusters, Legacy Cast Members & Much More [Deep Focus Podcast]

          Mike DeAngelo
          June 10, 2022 11:34 am
        • Ms. Marvel

          ‘Ms. Marvel’ Review: An Animated Kamala Khan Lights Up The MCU In Charming Teen YA Series

          Rodrigo Perez
          June 9, 2022 9:43 am
        • Jurassic World dominion

          ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Colin Trevorrow’s Latest Is Unapologetic Nostalgia Executed Skillfully & Shamelessly

          Marshall Shaffer
          June 8, 2022 3:00 pm
        • John Cena, Peacemaker, James Gunn

          James Gunn Challenges His Audience With ‘Peacemaker’ [Interview]

          Gregory Ellwood
          June 7, 2022 10:00 am
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          Tribeca 2022 Festival Preview: 24 Films & TV Series To Watch

          Jamie Rogers
          June 7, 2022 9:53 am
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          • Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll

            Natasha Lyonne: Directing ‘Is The Single-Minded Focus Of My Life At This Point’

            Gregory Ellwood
            June 10, 2022 3:50 pm
          • Menudo: Forever Young

            ‘Menudo: Forever Young’ Trailer Depicts The Rise, Fall, Abuse & Exploitation Of A Seminal Boy Band

            Molly Cottee Tantum
            June 10, 2022 1:48 pm
          • The Janes

            ‘The Janes’ Review: A Bittersweet Look At Abortion Rights Issues & Setbacks

            Marya E. Gates
            June 10, 2022 11:05 am
          • Underground Railroad

            ‘Underground Railroad,’ ‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ & ‘Summer of Soul’ Round Out 2022 Peabody Award Winners

            Gregory Ellwood
            June 9, 2022 2:40 pm
          • Colin Farrell Widows

            Apple Formally Orders New Mystery Series ‘Sugar’ With Colin Farrell

            Ned Booth
            June 9, 2022 1:00 pm
          • Ms. Marvel

            ‘Ms. Marvel’ Review: An Animated Kamala Khan Lights Up The MCU In Charming Teen YA Series

            Rodrigo Perez
            June 9, 2022 9:43 am
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            • Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll

              Natasha Lyonne: Directing ‘Is The Single-Minded Focus Of My Life At This Point’

              Gregory Ellwood
              June 10, 2022 3:50 pm
            • Jurassic World Dominion

              ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’: Colin Trevorrow & Emily Carmichael On Real-World Considerations In Blockbusters, Legacy Cast Members & Much More [Deep Focus Podcast]

              Mike DeAngelo
              June 10, 2022 11:34 am
            • Matt Rogers, Fire Island

              Matt Rogers Loves That For You [Interview]

              Gregory Ellwood
              June 8, 2022 5:58 pm
            • Ms Marvel Podcast

              ‘Ms. Marvel’: Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah Talk About What Influenced The Coming-Of-Age Superhero Tale [The Playlist Podcast]

              Charles Barfield
              June 8, 2022 11:13 am
            • Robert Eggers The Northman

              Robert Eggers & Alexander Skarsgård Discuss ‘The Northman,’ The Joy Of Research & More [The Discourse Podcast]

              Mike DeAngelo
              June 7, 2022 2:32 pm
            • John Cena, Peacemaker, James Gunn

              James Gunn Challenges His Audience With ‘Peacemaker’ [Interview]

              Gregory Ellwood
              June 7, 2022 10:00 am
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              • Vengeance

                ‘Vengeance’ Review: A Mostly Successful Comic Mystery From B.J. Novak [Tribeca]

                Jason Bailey
                June 12, 2022 9:25 pm
              • Breaking The Ice

                ‘Breaking the Ice’ Review: Clara Stern’s Ice Hockey Drama Is A Focused But Minor Character Study [Tribeca]

                Christian Gallichio
                June 12, 2022 11:54 am
              • Good Girl Jane, tribeca

                ‘Good Girl Jane’ Review: Sarah Elizabeth Mintz’s Piercing Debut Tracks The Grooming Of A Young Teenage Girl [Tribeca]

                Robert Daniels
                June 12, 2022 11:18 am
              • American Dreamer

                ‘American Dreamer’ Review: Peter Dinklage Can’t Save This Messy Comedic Drama [Tribeca]

                Jason Bailey
                June 12, 2022 10:55 am
              • ‘Aisha’ Review: Letitia Wright Stuns in a Moving Character Drama [Tribeca]

                Jason Bailey
                June 12, 2022 10:44 am
              • Andrew Bujalski THERE THERE

                There’s Not Much ‘There There’ in Andrew Bujalski’s Latest [Tribeca Review]

                Jason Bailey
                June 11, 2022 10:22 am
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                • Jurassic World Dominion

                  ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’: Colin Trevorrow & Emily Carmichael On Real-World Considerations In Blockbusters, Legacy Cast Members & Much More [Deep Focus Podcast]

                  Mike DeAngelo
                  June 10, 2022 11:34 am
                • Ms Marvel Podcast

                  ‘Ms. Marvel’: Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah Talk About What Influenced The Coming-Of-Age Superhero Tale [The Playlist Podcast]

                  Charles Barfield
                  June 8, 2022 11:13 am
                • Robert Eggers The Northman

                  Robert Eggers & Alexander Skarsgård Discuss ‘The Northman,’ The Joy Of Research & More [The Discourse Podcast]

                  Mike DeAngelo
                  June 7, 2022 2:32 pm
                • Jeremiah zagar hustle

                  Director Jeremiah Zagar On ‘Hustle,’ “Stealing” From ‘Raging Bull’ & Working With Adam Sandler [The Playlist Podcast]

                  Charles Barfield
                  June 6, 2022 12:10 pm
                • ‘The Boys’: Jack Quaid

                  ‘The Boys’: Jack Quaid Talks Season 3, Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ & ‘Scream’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

                  Mike DeAngelo
                  June 3, 2022 11:15 am
                • Will Poulter, The Score

                  Will Poulter Talks About His Heist Musical ‘The Score,’ Joining The Marvel Cinematic Universe & More [The Discourse Podcast]

                  Mike DeAngelo
                  May 31, 2022 1:20 pm
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                  • Of Medicine and Miracles

                    ‘Of Medicine and Miracles’ Clip: Academy Award-Winner Ross Kauffman Follows The Story Of Cancer Pioneers & Survivors [Tribeca Exclusive]

                    Jamie Rogers
                    June 11, 2022 10:57 am
                  • Anonymous Club

                    ‘Anonymous Club’ Trailer: Courtney Barnett’s Intimate Doc Journey Comes To America In July

                    Molly Cottee Tantum
                    June 10, 2022 1:49 pm
                  • Menudo: Forever Young

                    ‘Menudo: Forever Young’ Trailer Depicts The Rise, Fall, Abuse & Exploitation Of A Seminal Boy Band

                    Molly Cottee Tantum
                    June 10, 2022 1:48 pm
                  • American Pain

                    ‘American Pain’ Clip: “We’re The Disneyland Of Pain Clinics” [Tribeca Exclusive]

                    Jamie Rogers
                    June 10, 2022 10:35 am
                  • 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
                  • Next Exit

                    ‘Next Exit’ Trailer: Mali Elfman’s Latest Asks What Happens When Death Isn’t The End

                    Molly Cottee Tantum
                    June 9, 2022 3:14 pm
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                    • Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll

                      Natasha Lyonne: Directing ‘Is The Single-Minded Focus Of My Life At This Point’

                      Gregory Ellwood
                      June 10, 2022 3:50 pm
                    • Stefani Robinson

                      Stefani Robinson Does Double Duty On ‘Atlanta’ & ‘What We Do In Shadows’ & Does It Flawlessly [Interview]

                      Gregory Ellwood
                      June 10, 2022 9:28 am
                    • Underground Railroad

                      ‘Underground Railroad,’ ‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ & ‘Summer of Soul’ Round Out 2022 Peabody Award Winners

                      Gregory Ellwood
                      June 9, 2022 2:40 pm
                    • Matt Rogers, Fire Island

                      Matt Rogers Loves That For You [Interview]

                      Gregory Ellwood
                      June 8, 2022 5:58 pm
                    • We Are Lady Parts |

                      ‘We Are Lady Parts’ & ‘The Wonder Years’ Latest 2022 Peabody Awards Winners

                      Gregory Ellwood
                      June 8, 2022 2:21 pm
                    • Best Picture, Oscars

                      Bill Kramer Voted In As New Academy CEO

                      Gregory Ellwood
                      June 7, 2022 5:24 pm
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                  Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 1

                  ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Debuts With An Action-Heavy Premiere That Explores The Existential Crisis Of Clones [Review]

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  May 4, 2021 1:13 pm
                  News, Reviews, Television
                  After having spent six seasons knowing several of the clones that make up the Grand Army of the Republic, Season 7 of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" introduced us to The Bad Batch, or Clone Force 99, a squad of c...
                  Game of Thrones

                  Emilia Clarke Gives Her Blessing To The Many ‘Game Of Thrones’ Spin-Offs, “You Go, Glenn Coco!”

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 17, 2021 3:41 pm
                  News, Television
                  It's been 10 years since "Game of Thrones" aired its very first episode, so there are plenty of retrospectives out there, including some interviews. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Emilia Clarke look...
                  Batman Gotham Central

                  ‘The Batman’ TV Spin-Off Will Focus On James Gordon, It Isn’t A ‘Gotham Central’ Adaptation

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 17, 2021 1:43 pm
                  News
                  Fans hoping to finally get a live-action adaptation of the award-winning comic "Gotham Central" may be disappointed to know that the upcoming spin-off TV show of "The Batman" on HBO Max is not adapting the pop...
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                  WarnerMedia CEO Says There Some Movies Will Still Stream On HBO Max And Theaters Simultaneously In 2022

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 4:55 pm
                  News
                  A few months ago WarnerMedia shook Hollywood by announcing every movie would screen in both theaters and HBO Max simultaneously in 2021, and now they seem to want to keep some version of that model going forwa...
                  Zack Sndyer Justice League

                  ‘Justice League’ Cinematographer Says He Was “Devastated” After Watching Whedon’s Cut

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 3:57 pm
                  News
                  Now that "Zack Snyder's Justice League" is out in the open, audiences are free to compare it to the theatrical cut and find all the ways Snyder's vision was changed. It is fair to say that much of what is bein...

                  Charlyne Yi Says She Tried To Quit ‘The Disaster Artist’ Over James Franco Allegations

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 3:01 pm
                  News
                  Actress Charlyne Yi has spoken out about her experiences working on the 2017 film "The Disaster Artist," which James Franco directed and Yi says she tried to quit because of the accusations of sexual misconduc...
                  Josh O'Connor and Francis Lee

                  ‘God’s Own Country’ Star Josh O’Connor Reuniting With Director Francis Lee For His Upcoming Horror Film

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 1:54 pm
                  News
                  It's been a while since we've heard any updates on Francis Lee's untitled horror film, which he's said will explore "some fundamentals about being queer." Well, we finally have a bit of casting news, as Josh O...
                  mandalorian boba fett

                  Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin Reportedly Making An Appearance In ‘The Book Of Boba Fett’

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 1:02 pm
                  News, Television
                  In today's take-in-with-a-big-spoonful-of-salt news, there's a report that Din Djarin, Pedro Pascal's stoic masked protagonist in "The Mandalorian," will make an appearance in the upcoming "Star Wars" show "Th...

                  Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In New Limited Series Adaptation Of ‘The 39 Steps’ For Netflix

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 12:10 pm
                  News, Television
                  It seems Netflix continues to be in the business of making new adaptations of books that were turned into classic thriller movies by Alfred Hitchcock. Last year saw the release of the disappointing new adaptat...
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                  ‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Episode 5 Will Have A Surprise Marvel Cameo, Says Showrunner

                  Rafael Motamayor
                  April 10, 2021 10:30 am
                  News, Television
                  In a big case of déjà vu, another Marvel Disney+ series is preparing audiences for what could be a surprise Marvel cameo, as the showrunner behind "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" keeps teasing some excitin...
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