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‘Our Flag Means Death’ Trailer: It’s A Pirate’s Life For Taika Waititi & Rhys Darby On HBO Max This March

February 16, 2022 12:00 pm

What’s next on Taika Waititi’s list of Hollywood conquests? Besides the imminent release of “Thor: Love And Thunder” this July, it’s plundering the high seas with fellow New Zealander Rhys Darby. READ MORE:...

‘Our Flag Means Death’: Fred Armisen Joins Taika Waititi In HBO Max Pirate Series

Christopher Marc

August 21, 2021 11:32 am

News, Television

Yesterday, it was announced by WarnerMedia that they've added two more actors to their cast of "Our Flag Means Death," a pirate comedy series at HBO Max that will be led by New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby and ...

‘Coming 2 America’ Loses The Original’s Edge In A Toothless, Overly-Nostalgic Drag [Review]

Rodrigo Perez

March 4, 2021 3:00 pm

Features, News, Reviews

First off, let’s be clear. While “woke” is often weaponized by the bad faith right as a pejorative—something that will “cancel” you— the entire concept of inclusivity and expanding compassion and understanding...

‘Death To 2020’: A Likable Cast Prevents Charlie Brooker’s Latest From Ending The Year On A Disastrous Note [Review]

Brian Tallerico

December 28, 2020 12:11 pm

News, Reviews

In his latest Netflix special, “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker and his collaborator Annabel Jones gather an ensemble of talented actors to comedically dissect the year that was 2020, a 12-month period o...

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‘Coming 2 America’ Trailer: Eddie Murphy & Zamunda’s First Family Is Back In 2021

Edward Davis

December 22, 2020 10:00 am

News, Trailers

It's been a royal pain to wait for it, but the first family of Zamunda is back and so it the long-awaited trailer for "Coming 2 America," the belated sequel to the 1980s comedy classic, "Coming To America," st...

Daisy Ridley, Robyn, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Goldblum & AOC Among ‘Drag Race’ Season 12 Guest Judges

Gregory Ellwood

February 13, 2020 12:03 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Emmy-winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" is returning for a 12th season a week from Friday and VH1 revealed what might be its most stellar lineup of judges ever. The network already revealed that Nicki Minaj wil...

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2019 Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series Emmys Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

May 3, 2019 10:36 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

This expanded field is a head-scratcher. "Mrs. Maisel's" Borstein could easily win again, but her Amazon Prime Video colleague Colman could use her Oscar momentum to give "Fleabag" a win just as easily. McKinno...

‘Angry Birds 2’ Trailer: The Flock’s About To Take Flight

Jamie Rogers

February 21, 2019 12:04 pm

News, Trailers

Just in time for "How to Train Your Dragon," the most anticipated movie of the weekend, the first trailer for "Angry Birds 2" takes flight. On an island populated by happy, flightless birds, there lives Red,...

‘Ghostbusters’ Drama: Jason Reitman Explains “Back To The Fans” Remark & Paul Feig Defends Him

Rodrigo Perez

February 21, 2019 10:28 am

News

The conversation surrounding the new, upcoming "Ghostbusters" film, directed by Jason Reitman, is a sensitive one. The all-female 2016 "Ghostbusters" was supposed to be an inclusive celebration of a franchise e...

Leslie Jones Says New ‘Ghostbusters’ Film Ignoring Female Reboot Is A “Trump”-Like “Dick Move”

Rodrigo Perez

January 20, 2019 1:56 pm

News

A new “Ghostbusters” film has been announced by director Jason Reitman (“Juno,” “Up In The Air”), son of Ivan Reitman, the original director and producer, and its immediate dismissal of the all-female 2016 rebo...

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