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‘A League Of Their Own’ Teaser: Amazon Reimagines Penny Marshall’s ’90s Classic

June 7, 2022 9:28 am

Penny Marshall’s iconic 1992 film, “A League Of Their Own” was a triumph at the time of release. It told the story of extraordinary women who fought to play professional baseball in the 1940s. From co-creators...

‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’: Robots & Family Collide In This Fun Animated Escape [Review]

Brian Farvour

April 27, 2021 11:11 am

News, Reviews

It seems that every few years, there's another filmmaker attempting to offer some form of half-hearted commentary on our society's increased use of the digital devices that seem destined to enslave us all; fro...

‘Disenchantment’ Trailer: Matt Groening Goes For ‘Futurama’ Meets George R.R. Martin In New Netflix Series

Charles Barfield

July 23, 2018 11:09 am

News, Television, Trailers

Unless you’re a diehard “Simpsons” fan, you have to admit that the animated TV classic is showing its age. After three decades, it’s hard to get excited about the series, which feels like it’s run its course tw...

‘Broad City’ To End After Upcoming Fifth Season

Charles Barfield

April 12, 2018 3:07 pm

News, Television

The adventures of Abbi and Ilana on Comedy Central’s "Broad City" are coming to an end after the upcoming fifth season. According to a report on Deadline, the hit series is going to wrap up after the upcomin...

Abbi Jacobson Talks Tackling Drama For The First Time In ‘6 Balloons’ And What’s Ahead For ‘Broad City’

Jordan Ruimy

April 6, 2018 1:25 pm

News

Heroin depictions in cinema can be very harrowing. The premise of Marja-Lewis Ryan’s SXSW feature-length directorial debut “6 Balloons,” a sobering, no-frills indie drama featuring two actors mostly known for...

‘6 Balloons’: Love Is A Drug For Abbi Jacobson & Dave Franco [SXSW Review]

Jordan Ruimy

March 15, 2018 11:15 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

Heroin, even in the abstract, is harrowing. Loved ones as junkies and their slow, painful demise is a nightmarish scenario. This is the premise of Marja-Lewis Ryan’s SXSW feature-length directorial debut “6 B...

‘6 Balloons’ Trailer: Abbi Jacobson Tries To Save Her Heroin Addicted Brother Dave Franco

Charles Barfield

March 13, 2018 11:57 am

News, Trailers

Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco are two actors known, primarily, for their comedic roles. Jacobson is one half of the duo responsible for "Broad City," and Franco has been seen in numerous comedies, where his cha...

Drag-Race, RuPaul, Christina-Aguilera, Michelle-Visage, Ross-Matthews, Carson-Kressley

Halsey, Kate Upton, ‘Broad City’ Stars And More Guest Judges On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10’

Gregory Ellwood

March 8, 2018 1:02 pm

Awards Campaign, News, Television

Tonight, "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" will feature a visit from none other than former House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The series has become an increasingly popular pit stop for many celebrities and the ...

‘LEGO Ninjago’: Daddy Issues, Divorce & Kung Fu Fighting [Review]

Rodrigo Perez

September 20, 2017 11:57 am

News, Reviews

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While there may be plenty of reasons to scoff, here's a friendly reminder that whenever you’re ready to dismiss the next movie announcement based on a brand likea “Pez,” “Monopoly” or “Candyland," there can be ...

‘Broad City’ Season 4 Trailer: Abbi Meets Ilana

Kevin Jagernauth

July 31, 2017 10:43 am

News, Television, Trailers

Oh, 2011... it was the year that gave us "The Tree Of Life" and "Drive," Charlie Sheen's meltdown, the iPhone 4s, Kate Middleton and Prince William's marriage, and the first meeting of Abbi and Ilana. The new t...

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