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Podcaster Karina Longworth Explains the Women of Erotic Thrillers
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By Matthew jacobs

Podcaster Karina Longworth Explains the Women of Erotic Thrillers

The podcast 'You Must Remember This' is exploring eroticism in the popular culture of the '80s and '90s, so we asked host Karina Longworth to talk about a few notable actresses from that era.

By Matthew jacobs

Can Showtime and Starz Become Prestige TV's New Leaders?
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By Matthew jacobs

Can Showtime and Starz Become Prestige TV's New Leaders?

With buzzy shows like 'Yellowjackets' and 'Gaslit,' two traditional networks are challenging HBO and Netflix's cultural supremacy.

By Matthew jacobs

In 'The Northman,' Nicole Kidman Is Finally Wild Again
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In 'The Northman,' Nicole Kidman Is Finally Wild Again

Robert Eggers' Viking revenge epic taps into Kidman's weird side, where she does all her best work.

By Matthew jacobs

'All My Friends Hate Me' Is a Hilarious Thriller About the Anxiety of Adult Friendship
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'All My Friends Hate Me' Is a Hilarious Thriller About the Anxiety of Adult Friendship

Longtime pals Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer co-wrote the blistering new movie.

By Matthew jacobs

'X' Is a Thrilling Horror Romp About a Deadly Porn Shoot
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'X' Is a Thrilling Horror Romp About a Deadly Porn Shoot

Ti West's new movie starring Mia Goth turns slasher tropes and '70s aesthetics into something fresh.

By Matthew jacobs

How Colin Farrell Mastered the Techno Dance-Off Moves for 'After Yang'
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How Colin Farrell Mastered the Techno Dance-Off Moves for 'After Yang'

Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall taught the 'apprehensive' actor and his co-stars everything they needed to know for the new sci-fi indie movie.

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Troy Kotsur on Becoming the First Deaf Actor Ever Nominated for an Oscar
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Troy Kotsur on Becoming the First Deaf Actor Ever Nominated for an Oscar

Kotsur joins his 'CODA' co-star Marlee Matlin as one of only non-hearing performers recognized by the Academy.

By Matthew jacobs

The Janet Jackson Documentary Has Fascinating Footage But Few Revelations
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By Matthew jacobs

The Janet Jackson Documentary Has Fascinating Footage But Few Revelations

The pop superstar remains coy about many of the topics the world is most anxious to hear her address.

By Matthew jacobs

'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' Is the Emma Thompson Sex Dramedy We've Long Deserved
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'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' Is the Emma Thompson Sex Dramedy We've Long Deserved

In this lovely Sundance movie, Thompson plays a retired widow who bonds with a hunky sex worker.

By Matthew jacobs

The 'Scream' Directors on the New Movie's Big Death
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The 'Scream' Directors on the New Movie's Big Death

"It's that thing where you go, ‘Well, this is easily going to be the hardest part of making this movie.'"

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The New 'Scream' Mocks Everything That Has Changed About Movie Culture
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The New 'Scream' Mocks Everything That Has Changed About Movie Culture

The directors of the franchise's fifth installment dissect requels, elevated horror, and more.

By Matthew jacobs

How 'Search Party' Found Its Perfectly Maniacal Ending
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How 'Search Party' Found Its Perfectly Maniacal Ending

Co-creators Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers break down the HBO Max show's journey from murder mystery to zombie apocalypse.

By Matthew jacobs