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    • Josh Brolin Says 'No Country For Old Men' Was Originally Heath Ledger's Part, But He Needed A Break From Acting

      Josh Brolin Says 'No Country For Old Men' Was Originally Heath Ledger's Part, But He Needed A Break From Acting

      Christopher Marc
      May 5, 2022 2:32 pm
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    • Daniel Craig Was Reportedly Supposed To Be One Of The Illuminati In ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 14, 2022 11:58 am
    • First Love

      ‘First Love’ Trailer: Terrence Malick’s Former Protégé Directs A Coming-Of-Age YA Romance Co-Starring Diane Kruger

      Rosa Martinez
      May 14, 2022 10:18 am
    • Oscars 2022, Oscars

      Academy Announces March 2023 Oscars Date

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 13, 2022 8:49 pm
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      ‘The Gray Man’: Chris Evans-Led Prequel Penned By ‘Deadpool’ Writers & Sequel In Development

      Christopher Marc
      May 13, 2022 3:48 pm
    • The Orville

      ‘The Orville: New Horizons’ Trailer: Seth MacFarlane’s Star Trek Spoof Moves To Hulu In June

      Noah Thompson
      May 13, 2022 3:32 pm
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      Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter Scoring Alicia Vikander’s ‘Irma Vep’ Remake Series

      Christopher Marc
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    • Men, Alex Gardland, Jessie Buckley

      ‘Men’ Review: Alex Garland Crafts A Sneaky, Speculative Work Of Cosmic Horror

      Christopher Marc
      May 9, 2022 12:00 pm
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    • The Essex Serpent

      ‘The Essex Serpent’ Review: Claire Danes & Tom Hiddleston Are Superb In An Somewhat Underwhelming Gothic Drama

      Jihane Bousfiha
      May 12, 2022 7:00 pm
    • Doctor strange multiverse of Madness, Michael Waldron

      ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’: Writer Michael Waldron Talks Wanda’s Twist, The Illuminati, Charlize Theron & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez
      May 12, 2022 12:40 pm
    • Top Gun: Maverick

      ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Review: Tom Cruise Goes Supersonic In A Glorious, Triumphant, Rocket-Fueled Blockbuster

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 12, 2022 9:00 am
    • andrew dominik blonde

      Andrew Dominik Says ‘Blonde’ Is About “All The Unloved Children Of The World,” Doesn’t Deserve Its NC-17 Rating & More

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 11, 2022 4:17 pm
    • Conversation With Friends

      ‘Conversations With Friends’ Review: This ‘Normal People’ Follow-Up Is Muted, Frustrating & Bloodless

      Valerie Ettenhofer
      May 10, 2022 11:00 am
    • Andrew Dominik Talks Reuniting With Nick Cave & Warren Ellis On 'This Much I Know To Be True' [Interview]

      Andrew Dominik Talks Reuniting With Nick Cave & Warren Ellis On ‘This Much I Know To Be True’ [Interview]

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 9, 2022 11:06 am
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    • We Own This City

      'We Own This City' Review: David Simon's Latest is Another Electrifying Story of Police & Politics

      Christopher Marc
      April 19, 2022 12:04 pm
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    • Oscars 2022, Oscars

      Academy Announces March 2023 Oscars Date

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 13, 2022 8:49 pm
    • The Orville

      ‘The Orville: New Horizons’ Trailer: Seth MacFarlane’s Star Trek Spoof Moves To Hulu In June

      Noah Thompson
      May 13, 2022 3:32 pm
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      Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter Scoring Alicia Vikander’s ‘Irma Vep’ Remake Series

      Christopher Marc
      May 13, 2022 2:20 pm
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      ‘First Kill’ Trailer: New Coming-Of-Age Vampire Drama From Netflix To Premiere This Summer

      Rosa Martinez
      May 13, 2022 11:45 am
    • Ipcress Files

      ‘The Ipcress File Review’: AMC+ Series Struggles To Escape Shadow Of The Michael Caine Original

      Brian Tallerico
      May 13, 2022 11:10 am
    • The Essex Serpent

      ‘The Essex Serpent’ Review: Claire Danes & Tom Hiddleston Are Superb In An Somewhat Underwhelming Gothic Drama

      Jihane Bousfiha
      May 12, 2022 7:00 pm
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    • Robert Eggers, The Northman

      ‘The Northman’ Director Robert Eggers On Historical Accuracy, Studio Notes & Not Making A “Movie Schmovie”

      Christopher Marc
      April 21, 2022 1:03 pm
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    • Doctor strange multiverse of Madness, Michael Waldron

      ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’: Writer Michael Waldron Talks Wanda’s Twist, The Illuminati, Charlize Theron & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez
      May 12, 2022 12:40 pm
    • Matthew Macfadyen, Succession, Emmys 2022

      ‘Succession’: Matthew Macfadyen On Tom’s “Betrayal By A Thousand Cuts” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 12, 2022 9:17 am
    • andrew dominik blonde

      Andrew Dominik Says ‘Blonde’ Is About “All The Unloved Children Of The World,” Doesn’t Deserve Its NC-17 Rating & More

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 11, 2022 4:17 pm
    • ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series

      ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series & Story’s Emotional Heart [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 10, 2022 10:07 am
    • Colman Domingo, Euphoria, Emmys 2022

      Colman Domingo: ‘The Color Purple’ Is Going To “Knock Your Socks Off” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 10, 2022 8:05 am
    • Gaspar Noé Vortex

      Gaspar Noé On ‘Vortex,’ ‘Lux Aeterna,’ “Warm Cruelty,” Dario Argento, Modern Blockbusters & Much More [Interview]

      Luke Hicks
      May 9, 2022 1:39 pm
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      'The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes' Review: A Surface, Tabloid-y Dive Into Monroe's Death

      Christopher Marc
      April 29, 2022 2:12 pm
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    • Ipcress Files

      ‘The Ipcress File Review’: AMC+ Series Struggles To Escape Shadow Of The Michael Caine Original

      Brian Tallerico
      May 13, 2022 11:10 am
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      ‘Firestarter’ Review: A Remake So Loathsome & Embarrassing It Should Be Immediately Extinguished

      Robert Daniels
      May 13, 2022 10:31 am
    • The Essex Serpent

      ‘The Essex Serpent’ Review: Claire Danes & Tom Hiddleston Are Superb In An Somewhat Underwhelming Gothic Drama

      Jihane Bousfiha
      May 12, 2022 7:00 pm
    • Downton Abbey: A New Era

      ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Review: A Satisfying Addition to the Franchise

      Kimber Myers
      May 12, 2022 11:45 am
    • Top Gun: Maverick

      ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Review: Tom Cruise Goes Supersonic In A Glorious, Triumphant, Rocket-Fueled Blockbuster

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 12, 2022 9:00 am
    • Operation Mincemeat

      ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Review: Colin Firth & Matthew Macfadyen Outsmart The Nazis In A WWII Potboiler

      Mitchell Beaupre
      May 10, 2022 7:00 pm
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    • Doctor strange multiverse of Madness, Michael Waldron

      ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’: Writer Michael Waldron Talks Wanda's Twist, The Illuminati, Charlize Theron & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Christopher Marc
      May 12, 2022 12:40 pm
      Features, Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series

      ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series & Story’s Emotional Heart [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 10, 2022 10:07 am
    • doctor strange in the multiverse of madness

      ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’: The Good, The Bad & The Sam Raimi [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      May 6, 2022 9:00 am
    • Antonio Campos, The Staircase,

      ‘The Staircase’: Antonio Campos On His Michael Peterson Obsession & Adding More Story Details [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 5, 2022 1:26 pm
    • Under the Banner Of Heaven

      ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’: Dustin Lance Black On His New Mini-Series & Real-Life Struggle With The Mormon Faith [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 3, 2022 1:37 pm
    • Lightyear

      The Team Behind ‘Lightyear’ Talks About Chris Evans, Bringing Buzz Into The 21st Century & More [The Fourth Wall]

      Michael W Johnson
      May 2, 2022 11:10 am
    • Clayton Cardenas Mayans MC Season 4

      Clayton Cardenas Talks ‘Mayans MC’ Season 4 & Teases Familiar ‘SOA’ Faces Returning For A Brutal Battle [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      April 26, 2022 10:12 am
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      'Resident Evil' Trailer: Netflix's New Horror Franchise Series Revival Gears Up For Battle On July 14

      Christopher Marc
      May 12, 2022 10:36 am
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    • First Love

      ‘First Love’ Trailer: Terrence Malick’s Former Protégé Directs A Coming-Of-Age YA Romance Co-Starring Diane Kruger

      Rosa Martinez
      May 14, 2022 10:18 am
    • The Orville

      ‘The Orville: New Horizons’ Trailer: Seth MacFarlane’s Star Trek Spoof Moves To Hulu In June

      Noah Thompson
      May 13, 2022 3:32 pm
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      ‘First Kill’ Trailer: New Coming-Of-Age Vampire Drama From Netflix To Premiere This Summer

      Rosa Martinez
      May 13, 2022 11:45 am
    • Rebecca Hall, Resurrection

      ‘Resurrection’ Teaser Trailer: A Scorching Psychological Sundance Thriller Starring Rebecca Hall & Tim Roth

      Matthew McMillan
      May 13, 2022 10:07 am
    • Luck

      ‘Luck’ Trailer: John Lasseter Returns At Apple TV+ With The Story Of An Animated Cat

      Noah Thompson
      May 13, 2022 8:55 am
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      ‘Beba’ Trailer: Rebeca “Beba” Huntt Offers An Unflinching Exploration of Her Own Identity

      Noah Thompson
      May 12, 2022 1:10 pm
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      Christopher Marc
      April 26, 2022 8:16 am
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    • Oscars 2022, Oscars

      Academy Announces March 2023 Oscars Date

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 13, 2022 8:49 pm
    • Matthew Macfadyen, Succession, Emmys 2022

      ‘Succession’: Matthew Macfadyen On Tom’s “Betrayal By A Thousand Cuts” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 12, 2022 9:17 am
    • Colman Domingo, Euphoria, Emmys 2022

      Colman Domingo: ‘The Color Purple’ Is Going To “Knock Your Socks Off” [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 10, 2022 8:05 am
    • Meg Stalter, Hacks

      Meg Stalter Is More Than Just A ‘Hacks’ Scene-Stealer [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 9, 2022 9:17 am
    • Billy Magnussen, Made For Love, Emmys 2022, The Survivor

      Billy Magnussen Teases A ‘Made For Love’ S2 Cliffhanger & The Humanity Of ‘The Survivor’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 5, 2022 11:30 am
    • Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game

      ‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk Visualized The Show For Over A Decade [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 5, 2022 9:10 am
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‘Peacemaker’: Two Big Superhero Cameos Were Reportedly Scrapped From The Finale

Christopher Marc
February 20, 2022 9:38 am
News, Television
Warning, the following story includes major spoilers for “Peacemaker” and its finale. After eight episodes of television, writer/director James Gunn has proven DC Comics properties can be a cut above The CW...
Peacemaker

‘Peacemaker’: James Gunn Explains How Those Surprise Finale Cameos Came About

Christopher Marc
February 17, 2022 4:28 pm
News, Television
***Warning spoilers ahead for season one of “Peacemaker” and, most importantly, the big cameos in the show’s finale.*** “Peacemaker” became the first big DCEU television series launching on HBO Max as DC Fi...
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‘Peacemaker’ Renewed For Season 2 As HBO Max Executive Teases New James Gunn DC TV Show

Charles Barfield
February 16, 2022 1:30 pm
News, Television
UPDATE: HBO Max has officially announced Season 2 of "Peacemaker," so it is now confirmed. The original post follows... As “Peacemaker” wraps up its first season on HBO Max, it seems like only a matter of t...
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James Gunn Calls ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ “The End” Of This Team & Says The Film Is “So Big & Dark”

Charles Barfield
January 28, 2022 11:06 am
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Right now, it would appear that James Gunn is loving all the acclaim he’s received from his new DC superhero TV series, “Peacemaker.” But that doesn’t mean the filmmaker is sitting around doing nothing. He’s c...
James Gunn, The Suicide Squad

James Gunn Says His Next DC TV Series Will Be Connected to ‘The Suicide Squad’ & ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Is Almost Confirmed

Charles Barfield
January 27, 2022 11:44 am
News, Television
There’s no denying that “Peacemaker” is doing pretty well for HBO Max. And even before the series debuted earlier this month, it seemed as if the streaming service was already primed and ready to go with a Sea...
Peacemaker

John Cena Says He Was Rejected For Roles In ‘Shazam,’ ‘Deadpool’ & Several Marvel Films

Charles Barfield
January 14, 2022 11:15 am
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John Cena has seemingly fully embraced his first superhero role as Peacemaker in both “The Suicide Squad” and the just-released HBO Max series, “Peacemaker.” I mean, the guy shows up to interviews dressed as t...
Peacemaker

‘Peacemaker’: Has The James Gunn Formula Run Out Of Steam In His ‘Suicide Squad’ Spinoff? [The Playlist Podcast]

Charles Barfield
January 13, 2022 10:40 am
News, Podcasts, Television
Last year, the world was introduced to James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad.” The film might not have had a huge box office, due to a variety of reasons, but fans and critics seemed to really enjoy what the filmmak...
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James Gunn Teases A New DC TV Project After ‘Peacemaker’

Charles Barfield
January 11, 2022 10:11 am
News, Television
James Gunn has been very upfront with wanting to continue work at Warner Bros. on more DC superhero projects. We’ve seen him jump immediately from “The Suicide Squad” to the “Peacemaker” HBO Max series (and he...
Peacemaker, John Cena

‘Peacemaker’ Review: The Amusing Douchebag Character From ‘Suicide Squad’ Is Just Obnoxious On His Own

Rodrigo Perez
January 4, 2022 9:55 am
Features, News, Reviews, Television
HBO Max’s “Peacemaker” show from writer/director James Gunn is a classic case of miscalculation and perhaps becoming so enamored (and indulging) in a too much of a good thing equation you forget the overall ma...
Peacemaker

Red-Band ‘Peacemaker’ Trailer: Give Peace A F*ckin’ Chance

Edward Davis
January 1, 2022 5:16 pm
News, Television, Trailers
Director James Gunn is really running with the R-Rated side of the DCEU, despite the underwhelming showing of “The Suicide Squad” ($167.4 million worldwide, which seems low for a superhero movie even during CO...
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