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Bodies Bodies Bodies

25 Things We Learned from the ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Commentary

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“Even though you’re dealing with life and death, you still just want to eat the Cheetos.”

Star Wars Visions Season Two Sith

‘Star Wars: Visions’ Flirts with the Gray Jedi Concept. More, Please.

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We dig into the season two episode ‘Sith’ and consider how it challenges the boring binary of Light Sid and Dark Side.

Horror Streaming May 2023

All the Horror You Need to Stream in May 2023

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Because you can’t spell murderous mayhem without “May!”

The Last Of Us Ellie

Why 21st Century Apocalypse Fiction Hits Different

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It’s the end of the world as we know it and survival isn’t enough.

New Netflix May

What’s New to Stream on Netflix for May 2023

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Sylvester Stallone! Arnold Schwarzenegger! Dean Martin!

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‘Deep Impact’ Gets Its Due on 4K UHD as Our Pick of the Week

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Plus 4 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Darius Khonji Cinematography

A Beginner’s Guide to the Cinematography of Darius Khondji

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When the likes of David Fincher, James Gray, and Bong Joon Ho want to work with you … you’re doing something right.

Mickey Reece Country Gold

“Rip it off the best you can.” Mickey Reece Steals From Classics for ‘Country Gold’

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We chat with the director about his country music satire and why he sought the aesthetics of movies like ‘The Last Picture Show’ and ‘Paper Moon.’

The Mandalorian Chapter

The Darksaber’s Death in ‘The Mandalorian’

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The big season three reveal? Lucasfilm doesn’t care about magic swords—at least, this magic sword.