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‘Shang-Chi’ Threepeat
In its third weekend, Marvel and Disney's "Shang-Chi" is set to remain in the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office.
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Eva Longoria Talks Directing the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie and Launching a Tequila Company
Eva Longoria laughs when asked about the toughest challenge she faced when shooting “Flamin’ Hot,” her feature film directorial debut about Richard Montañez, the man largely credited with…
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Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ Wins TIFF People’s Choice Award
Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” won the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The Platform Jury prize went to “Yuni,” directed by Kamila Andini, while the…
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The 25 Best Acting Transformations in Films
In celebration of the release of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," which stars Jessica Chastain wearing a pronounced jaw, Variety is ranking the best modern transformations.
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‘Dune’ and ‘No Time to Die’ Set China Release Dates, Confirming Entry to World’s Largest Film Market
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‘The Premise’
FX for Hulu's new series, with episodes co-written by Jia Tolentino and Josie Duffy Rice, seeks to examine the crises of the modern world.
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‘LuLaRich’
What makes "LuLaRich" most interesting is its position relative to the history of LuLaRoe.
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‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’
FX's "Impeachment: American Crime Story," with Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein as Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky, retreads a scandal.
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‘American Rust’
Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney star in Showtime's new series about a Rust Belt town in Pennsylvania.
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‘Cry Macho’
Clint Eastwood remains a filmmaker of ageless diverting classicism, but this old-cowboy-meets-troubled-teen road movie is a minor affair.
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‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain bring us close to Jim and Tammy Faye, but the film's really about how Christianity turned into showbiz.
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‘Blue Bayou’
Justin Chon's film is stylistically overwrought, but rests on his affecting performance as a New Orleans Korean American facing deportation.
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‘Copshop’
A scuzzbag "Rio Bravo" that turns into a violent video game, Joe Carnahan's movie is synthetic and junky, but not without its fun moments.
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Metallica’s ‘The Metallica Blacklist’
"The Metallica Blacklist" features 53 covers from artists as diverse as Miley Cyrus, Phoebe Bridgers, Jason Isbell, Dave Gahan and J Balvin.
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Yebba’s ‘Dawn’
Yebba is a world-class singer who's worked with Drake and Ed Sheeran and already won a Grammy — her debut album, "Dawn," was worth the wait.
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Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’
Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" is a perfectly fine, if far from fat-free, album that's like a playlist of his most well-trod formulas.
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Kanye West’s ‘Donda’
Kanye West's fascinating "Donda" mixes holiness with old-school hubris over the course of nearly two hours and a 25+ all-star guest list.
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‘Operation Mincemeat’
"Operation Mincemeat" is the musical you didn't know you needed, until you see an expert cast telling this bonkers story with delicious precision.
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‘Pass Over’
Antoinette Nwandu's "Pass Over," a surreal, brainy and morbidly funny new play, marks the return of Broadway after the COVID-19 shutdown.
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‘Cinderella’
Oscar winner Emerald Fennell writes the book for Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cinderella."
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‘Bagdad Cafe’
Emma Rice's play with music, based on the 1987 film "Bagdad Cafe," has theatricality but no drama.
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Why Epic v. Apple Ruling Isn't a Win for Either Tech Player
While a triumph for third-party app developers, a California judge's decision will have lasting consequences for both parties
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Final Emmy Predictions: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Crown’ Feel Like Locks, While Limited Series Is a Tossup
"Ted Lasso," "Pose" and "The Crown" could be big winners at the Emmys on Sunday.