Taika Waititi

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What We Do In The Shadows

How ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Made Vampires Cool Again

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‘Twilight’ almost killed off vampires for good, but a group of weird New Zealanders resurrected the undead.

What We Do In The Shadows Show

The ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Show Is Every Bit As Entertaining As Its Namesake

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The FX series is dark, bloody, and the funniest thing you’ll see this year.

Breaker Upperers

Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘The Breaker Upperers’

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Recently released on Netflix, this flick executive produced by Taika Waiti is another slice of sublime New Zealand comedy.

Time Bandits

The Time To Revisit ‘Time Bandits’ is Now

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With a Taika Waititi remake in our future, there is no time like the present to experience Terry Gilliam’s ultimate children’s adventure.

Pixar's Bao

The Significance of Shorts at the Oscars

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Some believe the shorts categories are a disposable part of the Academy Awards. We think they deserve greater respect and recognition.

Paddington

‘Paddington 3’ is Happening But Maybe With Less Paul King Than Preferred

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Should King really leave the ‘Paddington’ series, we have a few suggestions for a viable replacement.

Evil Dead II

Horror and Comedy are More Alike Than You Think

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Watch a video essay that breaks down the horror-comedy genre.

The Mandalorian First Look

Taika Waititi and Bryce Dallas Howard Among ‘Star Wars’ Series Directors

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One ‘Star Wars’ veteran and four fresh additions to this directorial slate hint at an unexpectedly idiosyncratic series.

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Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘Wellington Paranormal’

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Do you enjoy the sensibilities of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement? If so, you should watch ‘Wellington Paranormal.’