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Film Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is Imperfect Evidence That Busting Still Makes Me Feel Good
I’m an easy mark for a Ghostbusters movie. The first film is damn near perfect, the sequel is definitely fun, and I was a big fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife (as you can see here). So, my anticipation was pretty high for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, give or take the iffy title. Here, we don’t have the […] More
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Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani Have Completed a New Romantic Comedy Script
When The Big Sick got Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay, the wait immediately was on for their next writing project. Obviously, both have been busy with other things, but a new collaboration like that one hasn’t happened yet. Well, the wait might be coming to an end. According […] 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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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Sequel Adds New Cast Members Including Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt
Among the list of cast additions for Sony Pictures’ sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife are Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, comedian James Acaster, and Emily Alyn Lind. The 2021 sequel was a success for Sony despite its release during the pandemic opening to $44 million and going on to collect $200 million worldwide. Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon will reprise their roles, but a few changes are […] More
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Season Two Trailer For ‘Little America’ Promises More Unique Immigrant Stories
It’s been almost three years since the first season of Little America premiered on Apple TV+, but after waiting for so long, new episodes are almost here! A new trailer has been released by the streamer in preparation for the second season’s launch on December 9th, featuring performances from Phylicia Rashad, Alan S. Kim, Ki […] More
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Interview: Zazie Beetz Chats About ‘Nine Days’ and Much More
Zazie Beetz has done a lot and come a long way in a relatively short period of time. An exciting young actress, she’s made her bones on the small screen with Atlanta and Invincible, while also captivating on the big screen. Whether it’s Deadpool 2, High Flying Bird, Joker, or most recently Nine Days, she […] More
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Stars Shine in Trailer for Chloe Zhao’s ‘Eternals’
A powerful ensemble cast leads in Eternals, directed by the now two-time Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao. It is currently scheduled to hit theaters only on November 5 and will be Marvel’s third film released this year after Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The story follows the Eternals, a race of […] More
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Andy and Barbara Muschietti Team Up With Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani For ‘The Doubtful Guest’
Amblin Partners has picked up a hot new property from a duo of dominant Hollywood couples, teaming up with Andy and Barbara Muschietti and Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani for an adaptation of the story The Doubtful Guest by Edward Gorey. Gordon and Nanjiani will write the script, marking their first feature screenplay since […] More
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The Lone Screenplay Nominee: Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani’s ‘The Big Sick’
Writers are an odd bunch. Every year we get a movie (or two) that earns a screenplay nomination… and nothing else. These deviations from the pack mentality of the Oscars (where we see a few movies dominate in all categories) are what make for a fun and delightful nomination morning. In fact, many times the […] More
