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Interview: David Dastmalchian talks Polka-Dot Man, collectibles and all things ‘The Suicide Squad’

Dewey Singleton August 7, 2021

David Dastmalchian is getting scene-stealing raves for his portrayal of Abner Krill aka Polka-Dot Man in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, which is sitting at... Read More

Fourth and final season of ‘Dear White People’ set for September

Erik Anderson August 6, 2021

The fourth and final volume of Netflix’s Dear White People will premiere Wednesday, September 22 on Netflix, it was announced today. Set against the backdrop... Read More

NEON’s ‘Titane’ and A24’s ‘Lamb’ highlight first wave of Fantastic Fest lineup announcements

Erik Anderson August 6, 2021

Fantastic Fest returns for its 16th edition, September 23 – September 30 at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX The first wave of films... Read More

Nicholas Britell, ‘Cruella,’ Emile Mosseri earn World Soundtrack Award nominations

Erik Anderson August 6, 2021

The first round of nominees, in the categories of Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year and Best Original Song for the... Read More

‘Mothering Sunday’ gets November awards release date from Sony Pictures Classics

Erik Anderson August 6, 2021

Sony Pictures Classics announced today that Eva Husson’s Mothering Sunday, starring Academy Award winners Olivia Colman and Colin Firth, will be released only in theaters... Read More

2021 Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Kevin Jacobsen August 6, 2021

Yet again, Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series is one of the most competitive categories at the 2021 Emmys. Following last year’s history-making Zendaya... Read More

Gotham Awards introduces gender neutral acting categories for 2021, new TV performance award

Erik Anderson August 5, 2021

Outstanding Lead Performance and Supporting Performance Categories Will Replace Actor and Actress Categories for Feature Films New Outstanding Performance Category for Series Also Added The Gotham... Read More

Hollywood Foreign Press adopts new bylaws, will elect new board, add at least 20 new members in 2021

Erik Anderson August 5, 2021

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), who put on the annual Golden Globe Awards, have announced what they hope are a sweeping set of reforms... Read More

‘Free Guy’ review: Ryan Reynolds is one ready player but video game film treads overly familiar territory

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‘Free Guy’ review: Ryan Reynolds is one ready player but video game film treads overly familiar territory

Catherine Springer August 5, 2021

The Deadpool star brings his deadpan shtick but is often overshadowed by his winning co-stars Leave it to Disney to make a movie about existential... Read More

Interview: ‘Pray Away’ director Kristine Stolakis on her film’s personal inspiration and what “ex-gay” conversion therapy looks like today

Amelia Merrill August 5, 2021

There are times when a documentary film opens the door to an important conversation and leaves you breathless with the weight of what it depicts.... Read More

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