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Taylor Swift’s Record-Smashing “Eras Tour” Arrives in Los Angeles

Taylor Swift’s Record-Smashing “Eras Tour” Arrives in Los Angeles

Taylor Swift has now wrapped the record-shattering 2023 US leg of “The Eras Tour.” Here, I review and reflect on the cultural phenomenon.
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Aug 11
10 Highlights of the 75th Emmy Nominations

10 Highlights of the 75th Emmy Nominations

Yesterday at 8:30 AM PDT/11:30 AM EDT, actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, A Black Lady Sketch Show) and Television Academy Chair Frank…
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Jul 13
My Final Predictions for the 75th Emmy Nominations

My Final Predictions for the 75th Emmy Nominations

The nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on July 12. Here are my final predictions in all major categories.
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Jul 11
The 95th Academy Awards Was a Stunning Return to Form

The 95th Academy Awards Was a Stunning Return to Form

The 95th Academy Awards was a stunning return to form after 2 disastrous years and featured a history-making sweep by a brilliant film.
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Mar 12
Everything You Need to Know About the 95th Academy Awards

Everything You Need to Know About the 95th Academy Awards

On Sunday, March 12th, the long and windy road to the 95th Academy Awards come to an end when the telecast airs live on ABC. After last…
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Mar 11
The 95th Academy Awards: Who Should Win (Part II)

The 95th Academy Awards: Who Should Win (Part II)

On March 12, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will hold the 95th Academy Awards and reveal their selections for the best in…
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Mar 9
The 95th Academy Awards: Who Should Win (Part I)

The 95th Academy Awards: Who Should Win (Part I)

On Sunday, the winners of the 95th Academy Awards will be revealed. Here I rank the nominees in each of the four Oscar acting categories.
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Mar 9
The 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards: Six Key Takeaways

The 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards: Six Key Takeaways

Tonight, the 29th SAG Awards honored the best film and TV acting over the past year. Here is what the winners mean for the Oscars and…
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Feb 26
And the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards Are…

And the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards Are…

[Note: The following article features my analysis of the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards. Click here to see my preview of the…
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Jan 24
Final Predictions for the 95th Academy Award Nominations

Final Predictions for the 95th Academy Award Nominations

[Note: The following article features my predictions for the 95th Academy Award nominations. Click here to see my preview of the ceremony…
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Jan 22
The “Halloween” Sequel Trilogy Concludes in a Bafflingly Misguided Manner

The “Halloween” Sequel Trilogy Concludes in a Bafflingly Misguided Manner

Last month, the popular “Halloween” sequel trilogy concluded with the utterly bewildering misfire “Halloween Ends.”
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Nov 9, 2022
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