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‘Ella McCay’ from James L. Brooks Gets Poster and First Official Trailer
This afternoon, 20th Century Studios released a poster and trailer for Ella McCay from James L. Brooks, marking his return to cinemas. Starring Emma Mackey, the supporting cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson. The […] More
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Interview: Ayo Edebiri’s Direction of ‘The Bear’ Finds Hope and Humanity Amid Hardship in ‘Napkins’
I do not say this often, but Ayo Edebiri has been a revelation. Since The Bear’s debut, her portrayal of Sydney made me take notice as she anchored the chaotic brilliance of the FX series. Two more remarkable seasons in front of the camera, Edebiri builds upon a character whose ambition and vulnerability make her […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 2024
The Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the 76th Emmy Awards features a variety of young faces and returning veterans. All six nominees have previous Emmy nominations, but not all within this specific category. The last three years’ winners are represented with Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary as the 2023 winner and Jean […] More
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Film Review: ‘Inside Out 2’ is a Winner From Pixar and a Moving Testament to the Need to Love All of Ourselves
Pixar is at their best when crafting original stories. Many point to Inside Out as the animation giant’s last masterpiece, not without merit, too. The sequels that they put out, on the other hand, are often seen as lesser efforts. There’s no less care put into them, but sometimes there’s less of an idea at […] More
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James L. Brooks Sets Ensemble For First New Film in Over a Decade
Can you believe that it has been about thirteen years since we’ve had a new James L. Brooks film? How Do You Know did not go over well, and it was thought that perhaps it had ended Brooks’ career. Well, that’s not the case, as he’s got a new movie in Ella McCkay ready to […] More
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‘The Bear’ Will Roar Again, Renewed For Season 3
FX’s Hulu Exclusive Award-Winning Hit Series Will Return in 2024 LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2023 – FX’s Hulu exclusive The Bear, the critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series, has been renewed for a third season, it was announced today by Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. The first two seasons of The Bear are currently exclusively available to stream on Hulu. […] More
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Film Review: ‘Bottoms’ is a Broad Satirical Comedy with Something to Say
Bold comedies aren’t really a thing anymore. Now, there’s a separate article that can be written about where all the big comedies have gone, but it’s an event when something actually does come out now. Ever since the success of the Judd Apatow stable of raunchy comedies, there hasn’t been much out there. This year […] More
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Film Review: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Enjoyably Captures What Has Made This Franchise Last
I grew up loving the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The animated series was a hallmark of my childhood, as were the action figures. I remember the quests my parents had to go on to acquire the toys, especially the April O’Neil figure, oddly enough. So, I have a soft spot in my heart for the […] More
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in Reviews, TV, TV Reviews
TV Review: ‘The Bear’ Roars Even Louder with Emotion and Manic Energy
These last few weeks have taken their toll on me. A combination of our endless and voluminous Emmy coverage (be sure to check out our 100+ interviews, predictions, FYC – shameless plug), the summer school vacation, holiday, heat, smoke, rain and more have all kicked my butt, cutting into my time to write reviews. With […] More
