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‘Knuckles’ Is the Show Jews Need Right Now—Seriously

Knuckles is one of the most surprising new shows of the year—yes, really. I know what you’re thinking: How could a spinoff of the incredibly...

28.04.2024 20

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The Scene That Should Win Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ an Emmy

Baby Reindeer is Netflix’s latest and most unlikely hit series, taking the world by storm in the weeks since its early-April release. The riveting,...

26.04.2024 20

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‘The Circle’ Drops an Epic, Shady New Twist That Blows Up the Game

I love watching The Circle . The Netflix reality competition series—about a group of people who communicate exclusively through the titular social...

24.04.2024 10

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Jesse Plemons’ Disturbing ‘Civil War’ Scene Will Haunt You

It’s fair to ask: Is Jesse Plemons OK? He seems like the loveliest guy, but just looking through his IMDb is enough to make you want to re-up on...

15.04.2024 20

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The Greatness of ‘Ripley’ Hinges on a Gorgeously Brutal Murder

Netflix’s Ripley , written and directed by Steven Zaillian (The Night Of, Schindler’s List), stars Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley, the loveable and...

08.04.2024 40

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‘3 Body Problem’: Our 7 Biggest Unanswered Questions

Netflix’s mind-bending 3 Body Problem is one heck of a ride, and it's only getting started. The series, created by Alexander Woo and Game of...

07.04.2024 7

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Does ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Have Two Gay Dads?

In Kung Fu Panda 4 , cinema's best panda Po (Jack Black) has two gay dads. Okay, so Po’s parents aren’t canonically gay, though if they want to...

13.03.2024 20

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‘Feud’ Provides a Vital Reminder: Naomi Watts Is a Master of Her Craft

Finally, Naomi Watts is great again! I know that might sound weird: When did two-time Oscar-nominee Naomi Watts stop being great? Well, it’s not so...

08.03.2024 20

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Against All Odds, ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Is the Best Movie of the Franchise

Did we really need another Kung Fu Panda? The third film in the DreamWorks Animation franchise, featuring Jack Black as the unlikeliest of martial...

06.03.2024 6

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‘True Detective: Night Country’ Ruined Its Entire Season in One Last Scene

If there were ever a series that could afford to take a massive swing in its finale, it’s True Detective: Night Country . After all, the fourth...

20.02.2024 10

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Jennifer Coolidge’s ‘Life and Beth’ Cameo Is, Unsurprisingly, a Must-See

There’s simply no stopping Jennifer Coolidge. She’s outstanding in everything she does, whether in a scene-stealing role like in Legally Blonde or...

19.02.2024 30

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Peanuts’ New Franklin Special Fixes 50 Years of Race Controversy

Everybody’s favorite Peanuts are back! The latest Snoopy Presents special on Apple TV , premiered over the weekend. The focus of the special has...

18.02.2024 20

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‘Argylle’ Owes The Beatles an Apology For Its Godawful Needledrop

Argylle is a bad movie. It’s got shoddy visual effects, disappointing action scenes, way too many twists, all stuffed into a whopping 139-minute...

06.02.2024 10

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Haters Be Damned: Jason Statham Is a Hollywood Treasure

They say life has certain inevitabilities—death, taxes, and Jason Statham opening up a can of whoop-ass. But for as long and as consistently as...

16.01.2024 10

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The Most Memorable ‘Mean Girls’ Lines, Ranked By Fetch-ness

What exactly is “fetch?” The word is used in the legendary 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls . Used exclusively by popular girl Gretchen Weiners (Lacey...

11.01.2024 10

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2023’s Best Queer TV and Movies Moments: From ‘Bottoms’ to ‘The Ultimatum’

What a year to be queer! Last year laid down the gauntlet for LGBTQ moments on screen, but 2023 managed to take things to the next level. A...

24.12.2023 550

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2023 Was the Year That Animated Movies Leveled Up

If there’s one great thing 2023 should be remembered for, it’s this: This has been an exhilarating year for animation fans. Yes, 2023 is the year...

21.12.2023 10

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The Fat Jokes in ‘Wonka’ Are Totally Tasteless

Following the endless British whimsy of the Paddington films, Paul King has turned his sights to the world of Willy Wonka. A prequel inspired by Roald...

18.12.2023 30

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hanukkah Movies

It’s a familiar feeling for anyone getting ready to celebrate Hanukkah—that sense that Christmas is everywhere. Hanukkah is always, and certainly...

07.12.2023 10

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‘Obliterated’ Hunk Nick Zano Is TV’s Next Great Action Star

Obliterated, Netflix’s new action comedy, starts with a bang. An American special forces group has successfully dismantled a nuclear bomb that was...

06.12.2023 8

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‘May December’ Devastates With One (Literally) Delicious Line

You can have great actors, fantastic filmmakers, and breathtaking cinematography—but if you don’t have convincing dialogue, it’s hard to fall in...

03.12.2023 8

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How ‘Obliterated’ Pulled Off Wild Action Stunts on the Vegas Strip

Las Vegas is one hell of a city. There’s quite literally nowhere else in the world quite like it: the Vegas Strip is one of the most outrageous...

03.12.2023 8

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‘Maestro’ Has What More Biopics Need: Raging Horniness

As we approach the end of the year, that means one thing for movies: awards season! It’s that magical time when studios make big pushes for their...

29.11.2023 9

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All 27 Disney Villain Songs, Ranked From Cringe to Classic

Disney is celebrating 100 years as a studio this year, and what better way to celebrate than with a new animated film? Wish , the 62nd film from Walt...

24.11.2023 10

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The New ‘Trolls’ Movie Is Another Embarrassing Loss for Justin Timberlake

Is there a more unlikely film franchise than Trolls? Troll dolls were a major fad in the 1960s before fading into relative obscurity, occasional...

16.11.2023 2

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Mark Ruffalo’s Accent in ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Is Abominable

Anthony Doerr’s All The Light We Cannot See has maintained critical renown since its 2014 release, selling more than 15 million copies and winning...

07.11.2023 10

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‘The Holdovers’ Will Win Da’Vine Joy Randolph an Oscar

Beautifully performed, extremely funny, and deeply emotional, Alexander Payne’s 1970s-set holiday-season dramedy The Holdovers (Oct. 27) seems...

30.10.2023 7

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How Megan Thee Stallion Went From ‘Hot Girl Summer’ to ‘Funny Girl Fall’

Our pick for most infamous cameo of the last year happened on Disney’s She-Hulk: Attorney At Law . None other than rap star Megan Thee Stallion,...

23.10.2023 4

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Has the Best Ending of the Year

It’s always a wonderful thing when a great filmmaker makes a new movie, and few (if any) are greater than Martin Scorsese. The man has given us...

23.10.2023 9

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They Finally Made a ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel. If Only It Was Good.

After 23 long years, everyone’s favorite chickens are back! 2000’s Chicken Run marked the feature film debut of Aardman Animation, a British...

17.10.2023 10

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The Exploding Dick on ‘Gen V’ Is Way More Than a Gross Joke

Hot off the heels of the success of The Boys comes Gen V , a spinoff set in the same universe. It’s like The Boys , but with more raging hormones:...

10.10.2023 6

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The ‘Sex Education’ Final Season Gives Eric the Perfect Gay Happy Ending

Sex Education has been redefining how sex is talked about on screen for years now, on the way becoming one of Netflix’s most surprising and...

24.09.2023 3

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The Best Performances at the Toronto International Film Festival

It’s been a challenging year for the Toronto International Film Festival. The energy felt particularly muted, largely thanks to the SAG and WGA...

20.09.2023 2

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Drag Is Under Attack, but Takes Center Stage During Oscar Season

There’s a sad yet inevitable trend in history: When things start to turn for the worst, marginalized communities suffer the most. What’s the cause...

17.09.2023 3

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Anthony Hopkins Plays the Man Who Saved 669 Children From the Holocaust

Anthony Hopkins is one of our greatest treasures. The two-time Oscar winner regularly dazzles on screen, burrowing himself into his characters,...

14.09.2023 2

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‘Close to You’: Elliot Page Stuns in Incredibly Personal Film About Transitioning

TORONTO, Canada—Sam (Elliot Page) is coming back home for the first time in years. He’s nervous—he’s built up a new life in Toronto, but a...

11.09.2023 3

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Nothing Can Prepare You for Megan Mullally in ‘Dicks: The Musical’

There’s a special feeling when you watch a movie, suspended in disbelief and overwhelmed by a single thought: How on Earth did this get made?...

08.09.2023 2

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‘The Boy and the Heron’ Is a Fantastically Fitting Finale for Miyazaki’s Career

TORONTO—Hayao Miyazaki has long been one of cinema's most revered filmmakers. A pioneer of animation, Miyazaki has spent nearly 40 years at the...

08.09.2023 10

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