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We’ve got the exclusive debut of the trailer forRobert Schwartzman’s upcoming filmThe Argument, in virtual theaters and on demand September 4, and it looks like a refreshingly bizarre take on romantic comedy tropes. The movie starsDan FoglerandEmma Bellas Jack and Lisa, a couple who get into an argument in the middle of a get-together with a group of their friends. Rather than squash the conflict or agree to disagree and move on, the two decide that the only way to resolve the dispute is to recreate the exact events of the party over and over again (with all of the same friends in attendance) to reveal which one of them was actually right....

Has anyone exerted as much influence over the spy genre asIan Fleming? Examples of espionage fiction may have predated his transition from naval officer to novelist by well over a century, but it wasn’t until the appearance of the British Secret Service’s finest asset, James Bond, that it became a cultural phenomenon (a feeling strengthened by the character’s legendary reinvention as one of cinema’s greatest icons from 1962’sDr. Noonwards). The success of the 007 franchise was a watershed moment for the genre, establishing aframework that everything released sincehas either deliberately aped or purposefully avoided....

Netflix has released a new teaser trailer forThe CrownSeason 3, offering up our first look at footage ofOlivia Colmanas Queen Elizabeth. The third season of the show will continue to follow the life of Queen Elizabeth II, but the entire show has been recast to allow for a time jump to the 1960s and 70s. In addition to Oscar-winner Colman in the role of Elizabeth,Tobias Menziesis Prince Phillip,Helena Bonham Carteris Princess Margaret,Ben Danielsplays Tony Armstrong-Jones,Josh O’Connorfills the role of Prince Charles,Erin Dohertyif Princess Anne,Marion Baileyis The Queen Mother, andJason Watkinsplays Prime Minister Harold Wilson....

With directorGuillermo del Toro’s fairy taleThe Shape of Waternow playing in select theaters, I recently sat down withSally HawkinsandOctavia Spencerfor an exclusive video interview. They talked about how working with del Toro compared to their expectations, how the film is a love letter to old Hollywood, if they had a favorite set (the production design on the film is fantastic), and more. In addition, Hawkins shared a great story about del Toro coming up to her at a party where he told her that he was writing her a movie where she would fall in love with a fish creature....

There is no end to the debate about the men inGilmore Girls, but no one can deny thatLorelai (Lauren Graham) ended up with the right one. Lorelai’s relationship withLuke Danes (Scott Patterson)takes its sweet time, but they really are the perfect couple. From the first episode ofGilmore Girls, Luke and Lorelai have an ongoing flirtation that culminates in a series-long will-they-won’t-they dynamic. In fact, once they start dating, Luke reveals he’s been in love with her for a long time, holding on to the horoscope she gave him when they first met eight years earlier....

It’s always the switch-and-bait acts that steal the show. Celebrating 50 years of marriage,Rich and Carlene LaFevrecharmed theAmerica’s Got Talentaudience as a sweet, soft-spoken couple—before revealing they’re competitive eating champs.If you had “elderly binge-eaters” on your bingo card, it’s time to buy a lottery ticket. America’s Got Talent’s milestone 20th season has been full of surprises, but Rich and Carlene may have been the biggest one yet. Standing behind a table with covered trays, the lovable couple chowed down on nursing home-inspired dishes while serving up a heavy dose of comedy....

Who said a Western can’t be scary too?Ti Westpaints the town and screen red with violence and fury in his excellent, underrated Western,In a Valley of Violence. StarringEthan HawkeandJohn Travolta, the 2016 film got swept under the rug, despite great reviews singling out their performances and West’s direction.A gripping tale of revenge, it’s got West’s signature gore and kooky characters, while eliciting the westerns of the 60s and 70s. West has made a name for himself as one of the modern horror masters in film....

Walton Gogginsis an actor who makes whatever he’s in better just by being there. Every film or TV series is improved when it has Goggins. It’s impossible to look at his work and not be a fan, and I’m glad he’s been able to find success over his career. Earlier this month, he landed arguably one of the biggest roles of his career thus far when he nabbed the villain role in the upcomingTomb Raiderreboot....

The old adage that, “You don’t want to see how the sausage gets made,” usually refers to a particularly ugly business behind-the-scenes of an otherwise pleasant product. That phrase certainly applies to Hollywood productions for TV shows and movies, but for AMC’sThe Walking Dead, it also carries a particularly ironic significance. If you want to see how the actual blood and guts are made for the show, talk to special effects guruGreg Nicotero; but if you want to hear about the truly ugly side of the production, series creator and fired showrunnerFrank Darabonthas some stories to share....

Max’s new seriesThe Pittwill beNoah Wyle’s return to medical drama after his twelve-season run onER. However, a new lawsuit alleges thatThe Pittwas meant to be anERsequel all along.Deadline reportsthat the estate ofERcreatorMichael Crichtonis suing the producers ofThe Pitt, including Wyle, for breach of contract. The new lawsuit alleges that Crichton’s estate had been in a year-long negotiation to make a reboot ofERwith Warner Bros. Television and producers Wyle,John Wells, andR. Scott Gemmill; Wyle wouldreprise hisERroleof Dr....

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, directed byEric Appel, is the only slightly dramatized biopic of possibly the most famous comedy musicians of all time. Appearing at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8th, 2022 and appearing on Roku on the 4th of November 2022, it follows"Weird" Al Yankovic,here played byDaniel Radcliffe,as he rises to fame through adversity, immediately gets discovered, falls to his own hubris, dates Madonna (Evan Rachel Wood) for a brief period, kills Pablo Escobar, and rises again....

Superhero movies are a large part of Hollywood, and they have been for most of the 21st century, but they’ve never quite managed to break through at the Academy Awards. Naturally, they’re recognized in a few of the technical categories, but when it comes to the more prominent awards, the highest achievement thus far has been Heath Ledger’s posthumous Best Supporting Actor Oscar forThe Dark Knight, a film that was shut out of the Best Director and Best Picture race....

IFC Films unveiled the official trailer forBlackBerry, an upcoming docudrama that retells the story of the meteoric rise and fall of the iconic smartphone brand. StarringJay Baruchelas visionary engineerMike Lazaridis, the movie explores the entrails of corporate business in America, showing how market pressures can lead to either innovation or total failure. The trailer introduces us to Lazaridis andDouglas “Doug” Fregin(played byMatt Johnson), two friends who came up with the idea that would change the personal communication landscape forever: putting an email service inside mobile phones....