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‘The Office’ Follow-Up Series: Everything We Know So Far

While it's unlikely we’ll see a ‘The Office’ reunion, a Dunder Mifflin revisit—with an all-new cast—is looking more likely.

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The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1980s

The decade of excess was all about blockbusters like 'Top Gun' and franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones.' Which sounds familiar.

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'Asteroid City' review: Wes Anderson has outdone himself

Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks star in this play-within-a-TV-show-within-a-movie that takes place in a small 1950s desert town that's hosting an astronomy convention for kids.

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AMC charging more for better movie seats is moronic

Movie theater tickets are getting even pricier now that bozo theater chain AMC announced this week that it’s going to begin selling the best seats in its cinemas nationwide at a premium.

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'Cobra Kai' Star Ralph Macchio Broke His Instagram Silence About Devastating Season 6 News

After the Netflix show 'Cobra Kai' announced season 6 would be its last season, 'Karate Kid' cast member Ralph Macchio posted an Instagram about the news.

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10 Differences Between 'The Wizard of Oz’ Book and Movie

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is one of the most famous films of all time—but it differs quite a bit from the novel on which it was based. From the color of the coveted slippers to a one-eyed Wicked Witch, here are 10 key differences.

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Cobra Kai Season 5: Everything We Know About the Netflix Show

Here's what to expect from Season 5 of Netflix's Cobra Kai, as The rivaling dojos return to the big screen for the fifth time.

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The Absolute Best TV Shows on Netflix to Binge Right Now!

Read this meticulously curated list of addictive series streaming on Netflix this month and start streaming fast.

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7 Classic Noir Films to Stream: ‘The Big Sleep,’ ‘Shadow of a Doubt,’ and More

If you love Old Hollywood movies, we rounded up a list of the best noir films from the 1940s and 1950s.

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The Most Underrated Netflix Original TV Shows

The best Netflix originals that you probably haven't watched yet.

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The fight to make Netflix and Hulu pay cable fees - The Verge

A proposed class action suit in Georgia asks courts to declare Netflix, Hulu, and other companies "video service" providers that should pay cable TV-style franchising fees.

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10 Thanksgiving TV Episodes That Will Help You Get through This Holiday

Thanksgiving 2020 is going to be a rough one and you need help from your old friends. Here are the best Thanksgiving sitcom episodes to stream if you want to feel warm and happy.

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Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

'The Lighthouse,' 'Midsommar,' and so much more. Here's the scariest stuff on Prime right now.

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Disney Plus is rolling out GroupWatch feature to all US subscribers

Disney Plus is bringing its GroupWatch feature to subscribers in the United States. The move comes after Disney started testing the watch party feature in other countries this month, including Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

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The New Generation of Teen Movies Is Nicer (and on Netflix)

With major studios no longer making teen comedies, the genre has migrated to streaming, where it’s also adapted to the values of its current demographic

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The Last Blockbuster on Earth Is the Subject of a New Documentary

How did the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, survive the sinking of its mother ship? We’re about to find out.

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The Surprising Characters on Friends Who Were Originally the Show's Main Couple | Mental Floss

Fans of 'Friends' know the story of Ross and Rachel well, but the original plan was to have Monica and Joey get together.

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Best Concert Movies and Music Comedies to Stream | Vanity Fair

Most summer concerts and festivals are postponed, which might have left a music-shaped hole in your heart. Thankfully, there is plenty of content available to stream to bring some live-music magic back into your life.

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Here's How Long it Takes to Binge-Watch More Than 50 Popular TV Shows

Recent circumstances may have left you staying at home with a lot of time on your hands. What better way to fill that time than by bingeing an absurd amount of television?

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The 50 most important American independent movies

The films on this list broke new ground, created genres, or introduced important new artistic voices.

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The Best Shows on Amazon Prime — and Original Movies, Too!

Season 1 of "ZeroZeroZero," starring Gabriel Byrne and Dane DeHaan, has just been added to our list of 69 Amazon Prime Video original series and movies with Fresh ratings that you can stream now. Also included: "Fleabag," "The Boys," "The Marvelous Mrs. M

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The New Westworld Season 3 Trailer Sets Up an Epic Showdown

When season two of Westworld ended back in April 2018, it felt like season three would never come. The year 2020 felt so far away. Well, that time has finally passed and Westworld season three is coming—with a brand-new trailer that hammers the point home

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John Krasinski Tells Us Why He Would 'Absolutely Love to Do' An Office Reunion

A Quiet Place director and actor John Krasinski tells us why he would love to do a reunion of 'The Office' and how he'll always be known as Jim Halpert.

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Hugh Grant hated iconic Love Actually dance scene and describes filming it as ‘absolute hell’

Hugh Grant has revealed he hated his iconic Love Actually dance scene to Jump by the Pointer Sisters in Richard Curtis' Christmas film.

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Tarantino Says ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ Is ‘Definitely in the Cards’ but Would Be Years Away

"I have an idea now that could be interesting," Tarantino tells Andy Cohen about a third installment of his beloved "Kill Bill" franchise.

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Netflix Saves NYC’s Last Single-Screen Movie Theater - COOL HUNTING

Shuttered earlier this year, NYC's iconic Paris Theater recently reopened for a limited run of filmmaker Noah Baumbach's latest feature, Marriage Story. The last single-screen movie theater in the city, the Paris originally opened in 1948 (after a ribbon-

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Pulp Fiction Turns 25: All The Easter Eggs You Never Noticed In The Tarantino Classic - GameSpot

Quentin Tarantino's second feature defined '90s film. Here are some things you may not have noticed in it.

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'Downton Abbey': Where we left off

Here's where all the characters on "Downton Abbey" like Lady Mary and Tom left off at the end of the series, before the forthcoming movie adaptation.

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Disney+ will stream on these devices at launch - The Verge

Disney has confirmed its first global launches for the company’s upcoming Disney+ subscription service, and it outlined which devices will be able to access it on day one.

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The Office Star Ellie Kemper Wants to Do a Reunion Episode

While rumors of 'The Office' getting a reboot have been swirling around for years, the outlook on that happening any time soon doesn't look good. But a reunion episode might just be possible.

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Help! ‘Yesterday’ Can’t Buy Me Love. So Run for Your Life, or Just Let It Be ... - The Ringer

A new movie imagines a world without the Beatles but mistakes the power of their songs with the essential nature of their history

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Photos of Jack Nicholson Just Being Cool in the 1970s

Heeeeeeere's Johnny! Jack Nicholson, the star of films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining, and Chinatown turns 82 today, with a legacy as big as the legends he played on screen. While we're used to seeing him courtside at Lakers games these

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Why does Stephen King hate Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining so much?

The trailer for Doctor Sleep, a film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining sequel, is a treat for horror enthusiasts.

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8 Unanswered Questions After the Game of Thrones Finale

Game of Thrones has ended, and the results were mixed. The series did wrap up some of its biggest storylines—some a bit more confusingly than others—but a few were also abandoned early. Here’s a list of some of the mysteries we’ll never see solved...unles

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Can You Answer the Jeopardy! Clues James Holzhauer Couldn’t?

James Holzhauer has been dominating the “Jeopardy!” game play since debuting a few weeks ago. Here are the questions he incorrectly answered, see if you can attempt to get them right yourself.

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Netflix will debut 60 new original movies and shows in March 2019 – here’s the full list

Some fantastic third-party content is set to return to Netflix next month. Just a few of the many highlights include A Clockwork Orange, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Hurt Locker, and Tucker …

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This is how Disney is going to compete against Netflix

If Disney’s early success with its ESPN+ streaming service is any guide, expect a lot of cross-promotion to drive signups for its Disney+ family streaming service.

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21 Oscar-Winning Movies You Can Watch On Netflix

"Pulp Fiction," "Boyhood" and 19 other winners to get you into Academy Awards season.

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Jeff Goldblum Has a Number One Jazz Album. It Only Took Him 50 Years

The actor-keyboardist used to bluff his way into playing piano bars as a teen. Now at 66, he explains why he recorded his debut album

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Watch Flight of the Conchords perform new song 'Father and Son' on Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Flight of the Conchords performed their new song 'Father and Son' on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ahead of their HBO special.

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Film Review: Hearts Beat Loud Finds Charm in Unavoidable Change

Brett Haley’s ode to the power of music is rich in warmth, if a little bit slight.

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The 'Hidden' Theater in London's Alexandra Palace Is Reopening After 80 Years

Once a 19th century technological marvel, the theater will finally be capable of holding performances again.

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Movie Review: 'Alien: Covenant' Is the Best Installment Since 'Aliens' - The Atlantic

Ridley Scott's latest movie wisely focuses on extraterrestrial suspense, not windy philosophizing.

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‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’: 10 questions we still have after the revival - The Washington Post

The revival was supposed to bring closure -- but we're even more confused now.

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    Gilmore Girls Revival: Books to Read After Watching - Motto

    Here are the best books — from Toni Morrison to Amy Tan — to read after binge-watching Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on Netflix.

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    Florence Henderson: Brady Bunch stars pay tribute | EW.com

    The Brady Bunch stars Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick paid tribute to their TV mom, Florence Henderson, who died Thursday at age 82. 

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    ‘Downton Abbey,’ the Good, the Bad and the Forgotten - The New York Times

    You enjoyed the Crawleys when they were the hot new thing, then you drifted. But with end times approaching, here’s a crash course in Downtonology.

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    Larry David To Host 'Saturday Night Live' Feb. 6

    Just in time for the Feb 9 New Hampshire Democratic primary, Larry David will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on Feb. 6, the show revealed during tonight's telecast. David will likely break out his ...

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    Soleil Moon Frye Is Pregnant With Baby No. 4

    Congratulations are in order for Soleil Moon Frye! The actress took to Twitter Saturday afternoon...

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    'Downton Abbey' season 6 episode 2 recap: A kidnapping at Downton

    Babies are the running theme this episode: out-of-reach babies, kidnapped babies and absent babies.

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    Alison Brie's Breakout Role On 'Mad Men' Looked Like A Bit Part : NPR

    When Mad Men first started airing, Brie remembers saying, "I don't think it's gonna last very long." Even when the show was a hit, she kept looking for other work — and landed a role on Community.

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    15 Casting Decisions That Could Have Altered Hollywood as We Know It

    Movie casting is, to a large extent, a big game of musical chairs. Everyone starts out happy clappy, but after a few rounds (of auditions), there are only a few players left in the running — and shit has gotten serious. And in many cases, the differences between the actor who landed the big role and the actor who just missed out are major. Jessica Biel in The Notebook, for example; Zooey Deschanel playing an Oscar-winning J.Law part?!

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      25 Fun Facts About Back to the Future!

      A few things you might not know about Marty, Doc, and Doc's pet chimpanzee.

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        Peanuts Movie: A Warm Reception For The First Look At 3D Charlie Brown

        'It's about a round-headed kid and his dog, and that's about as far as I'm willing to go,' says producer Craig Schulz, son of the Peanuts creator.