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“Halloween Kills” Is Creatively Dead on Arrival

“Halloween Kills” Is Creatively Dead on Arrival

The 12th film in the “Halloween” horror film franchise debuted last week. Here’s what it does well — and here’s the many things it doesn’t.
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“Only Murders in the Building” Wraps Superb First Season

“Only Murders in the Building” Wraps Superb First Season

Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” a murder-mystery satire with an all-star cast, wrapped its witty and thrilling 1st season this week.
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“Ted Lasso” Tackles Mental Health in Deceptively Ambitious 2nd Season

“Ted Lasso” Tackles Mental Health in Deceptively Ambitious 2nd Season

Last Friday, AppleTV+ released the final episode of reigning Emmy champ Ted Lasso’s second season. After a sweet but slow start, the show…
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Alanis Morissette Proves She is Still a Powerhouse at The Hollywood Bowl

Alanis Morissette Proves She is Still a Powerhouse at The Hollywood Bowl

A review of the final show of Alanis Morissette’s US tour dedicated to the 25th anniversary of her iconic album “Jagged Little Pill.”
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“Alias”: 20 Essential Episodes for Its 20th Anniversary

“Alias”: 20 Essential Episodes for Its 20th Anniversary

20 years ago last week, Alias premiered on ABC. The spy series mixed extravagant action, elaborate mythology, and heartbreaking character…
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“The First Wives Club”: A Comedy Classic Turns 25

“The First Wives Club”: A Comedy Classic Turns 25

25 years ago last week, an all-star comedy centered on three middle-aged women was released and became a surprise blockbuster.
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Rants and Raves from the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards

Rants and Raves from the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 19th, the Primetime Emmy Awards handed out with “Ted Lasso,” “The Crown,” and “The Queen’s Gambit” winning big.
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Previewing and Predicting the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards

Previewing and Predicting the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards

The winners of this year’s Emmy Awards will be announced on Sunday and “Ted Lasso,” “The Crown,” and “The Queen’s Gambit” look to dominate.
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Terrorism, Misogyny, Racism, Sabotage, Stigma, and “Glitter”

Terrorism, Misogyny, Racism, Sabotage, Stigma, and “Glitter”

Was Mariah Carey’s much-maligned film debut really that bad or did an unfair narrative emerge from dark sources?
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The Musical Legacy of Amy Winehouse: Her Best Songs

The Musical Legacy of Amy Winehouse: Her Best Songs

On the 10th anniversary of her tragic death, I pay tribute to the remarkable musical legacy of Amy Winehouse and rank her 30 best songs.
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10 Highlights of the 73rd Emmy Nominations

10 Highlights of the 73rd Emmy Nominations

This morning at 8:30am PDT/11:30am EDT, Emmy-winning father-daughter duo Ron Cephas Jones (This Is Us) and Jasmine Cephas Jones (Hamilton)…
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