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In the upcoming drama Palmer, former high school football star Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) returns to his small hometown to put his life back together. He has served 12 years in prison for an attempted robbery that left one man … Continued

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Set in contemporary India, the pitch-black comedy The White Tiger focuses on Balram Halwai (newcomer Adarsh Gourav). He narrates his life story for us, beginning with his days as an impoverished villager, through his time as a driver for the … Continued

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the white tiger
SO WHAT IF THE GOATS DIE?

So What If the Goats Die? It is a short film from Morocco that blends sci-fi and suspense. The movie focuses on a goat herder who lives in the mountains but must brave snow to get grain for his cattle. … Continued

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He may have become a household name in America by playing a man who would gladly eat our livers with some “fava beans and a nice chianti” on the NBC TV series Hannibal, but Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen was already … Continued

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lucas hedges

Lucas Hedges has made a bit of a name for himself as a chameleon of a performer. Easily able to flit from one character to another, never overplaying any, always bringing a nuanced performance. From the closeted love interest to … Continued

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Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari focuses on the Korean-American Yi family led by patriarch Jacob (Steven Yeun) and matriarch Monica (Han Ye-ri). They move from California with their two children, David (Alan Kim) and Anne (Noel Kate Cho), to a farm … Continued

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daniel kaluuya

From humble beginnings to the big screen, Daniel Kaluuya has seen quite the rise over the past decade. Appearing in BBC hits, Psychoville and The Fades, it took time for Kaluuya to gain mainstream attention. The actor started his acting career … Continued

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Vanessa Kirby delivers a powerhouse performance in Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó’s new drama Pieces of a Woman. The film centers around Boston couple Martha (Kirby) and Sean Carson (Shia LaBeouf) who lose their newborn daughter in a traumatic home birth … Continued

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pieces of a woman
jeremy strong in succession

Jeremy Strong is on one of the hottest streaks in Hollywood right now. After two successful seasons on HBO’s Succession, the 42-year-old actor has risen to the ranks of this generation’s most notable actors. And with his performance in Aaron … Continued

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This could be a big year for women at the Oscars. Specifically for women who directed feature films. One of the women who’s been getting a lot of buzz is Chloé Zhao for her upcoming film Nomadland. While the movie … Continued

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