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Netflix’s new “The Good Cop” provides easy, carefree watching

Noelle Henry October 4, 2018

Take a look into the life of a straight-arrow cop with a convicted criminal father … who also happens to be an ex-cop from the same police precinct. In Netflix’s latest detective show,...

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Five of the best, weirdest, under-the-radar films from Fantastic Fest

Savannah J Salazar October 2, 2018

Hosted at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, this year’s Fantastic Fest had such an amazing movie lineup that it was hard to narrow down. So, in no particular order, here are some of our favorites. The...

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Netflix’s limited series ‘Maniac’ might be its most innovative project yet

Adrienne Hunter October 1, 2018

“Maniac,” with its virtual reality romances, artificial intelligence and imaginative realities of magical elves quickly becomes the weirdest and most interesting show of the year, despite a somewhat...

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2018’s ‘Little Women’ is awkward in a big way

Anna-Kay Reeves October 1, 2018

From a BBC miniseries to nitty-gritty reality show “Little Women LA,” Louisa May Alcott’s 1869 novel “Little Women” has sparked a wide array of adaptations over the last century. The...

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Suspiria’ is beautifully terrifying piece of work

Savannah J Salazar September 28, 2018

Director Luca Guadagnino casts a spell with the latest “Suspiria” film that is equal parts horrifying and entrancing. Guadagnino’s take on the tale of dancing witches isn’t so...

Classic movies continue to shape the film industry today

Noelle Henry September 27, 2018

Classic movies are eternal. They are often referenced in popular culture and everyday conversations. They are those movies that you can watch time and time again and feel the same happiness you felt that...

Jonah Hill discusses his writing, casting processes for ‘Mid90s’

Savannah J Salazar September 26, 2018

Premiering at Fantastic Fest, “Mid90s” is a warm and emotional story about the pains of growing up. A coming-of-age story set in the ‘90s, Jonah Hill’s directorial debut stars Sunny...

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Netflix welcomes comedy pro with ‘Norm MacDonald Has a Show’

Brooke Sjoberg September 26, 2018

In the newest Netflix talk show, original series “Norm MacDonald Has a Show” lacks the extra segments and bands common on most talk shows but is just as entertaining through the power of a...

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Maya Rudolph’s new series feels like ‘Forever’ to watch

Adrienne Hunter September 25, 2018

Maya Rudolph gives what is possibly her best performance to date. However, “Forever” fails to resonate due to attempting too many tasks, and not successfully achieving any of them. The new series,...

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Halloween’ is scary good blend of nostalgia, freshness

Savannah J Salazar September 24, 2018

 After a wearisome number of sequels, writers Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley and David Gordon Green decide to take a stab at a new “Halloween.”  In an attempt to create a fresh, yet...

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‘Insatiable’ fat narrative receives backlash

Savannah J Salazar September 19, 2018

When the “Insatiable” trailer premiered in August, it sparked a large social media backlash toward the show’s display of a fat-shaming narrative. Within weeks, an online petition to cancel...

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Season 2 of ‘American Vandal’ uses feces to tell funny, tragic story

Adrienne Hunter September 18, 2018

The second season of “American Vandal” starts with a poop joke and transforms it into one of the most riveting and insightful stories of the year. The show returns with the two student documentarians...

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