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‘Lightyear’: Disney Restores Same-Sex Kiss In Wake Of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Controversy

March 18, 2022 3:43 pm

Pixar is finally making its return to the big screen after the last three original animated films — “Soul,” “Luca,” and the Toronto-set “Turning Red” — were dumped on Disney+ instead of at least landing hybrid...

‘National Champions’ Review: A Formulaic & Safe Sports Movie Takes No Risks

Asher Luberto

December 11, 2021 2:15 pm

News

Inspirational sports movies tend to be formula-heavy, and the football movie "National Champions" is no exception. Based on the true story of college athletes demanding to be equitably paid, "National Champion...

‘National Champions’ Trailer: Stephan James Risks Everything To Change The Game

Brynne Ramella

November 16, 2021 9:30 am

News, Trailers

The sports world is no stranger to making headlines with controversial topics. The sports world has seen it all, from peaceful protests to a certain Green Bay Packer's medical takes. Ric Roman Waugh's ("Shot C...

‘Solos’: A Corny, Pandemic-Influenced Melodrama That Feels Like Tone-Deaf Celebrities Singing “Imagine” [Review]

Brian Tallerico

May 21, 2021 9:26 am

News, Reviews, Television

Producer/creator David Weil (the writer behind the controversial “Hunters”) returns to Amazon Prime with this week’s “Solos,” a pandemic production filmed in late 2020 that wastes so much talent that it can be...

‘In Treatment’: HBO’s Reimagining Of Its Empathetic Therapy Show Doesn’t Quite Hit The Same Notes Of Truth [Review]

Brian Tallerico

May 17, 2021 12:07 pm

News, Reviews, Television

From 2008 to 2010, HBO’s award-winning “In Treatment” was one of the most acclaimed dramas on television, launching the careers of Mia Wasikowska, Allison Pill, and Dane DeHaan, among others. Based on the Isra...

‘Solos’ Trailer: Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens & More Star In Amazon’s New “Human Connection” Anthology Series

Edward Davis

May 10, 2021 11:20 am

News, Television, Trailers

Amazon's new anthology series, "Solos," is simple in that it explores human connection. "A lot of the inspiration for came from things I'm not allowed to do as a writer," creator David Weil ("Hunters") told E...

‘In Treatment’ Trailer: Uzo Aduba Plays Therapist To A Reimagined Version Of HBO’s Hit Therapy Drama

Edward Davis

May 5, 2021 11:56 am

News, Television, Trailers

As we've said in the past, "In Treatment" might not have been revered as it should be, but the HBO drama was extremely underrated and was a nice dramatic ballast to some of the more melodramatic and campy show...

‘Solos’ First Look Photos: Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Constance Wu & More Star In Amazon’s Anthology Series

Charles Barfield

April 16, 2021 11:24 am

News, Television

A couple of months ago, Amazon announced plans for a new anthology series from the creator of “Hunters.” The series, titled “Solos,” features an all-star cast and is expected to be one of the most anticipated ...

‘In Treatment’ Teaser: Uzo Aduba Stars In HBO’s Revival Of The Acclaimed Drama Series

Charles Barfield

April 12, 2021 12:44 pm

News, Television, Trailers

More than a decade ago, HBO premiered the drama series, “In Treatment.” The show was positioned in an interesting time in the network’s history. The half-hour drama came after HBO became synonymous with “prest...

Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Mackie & More Join Amazon’s ‘Solos’ Series

Charles Barfield

February 1, 2021 1:31 pm

News, Television

The beauty of having an anthology series is that you can cast some big names, only have them for an episode and not worry about trying to get an A-lister to commit to a months-long television shoot. And if you...

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