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#Deepfake follows a woman in her early 30s as she tries to reinvent herself. However, her paid friends do not deliver the results she was seeking. #Tribeca2026

TRIBECA 2026: DEEPFAKE Scores Points For Comedy, But Feels a Little Tired

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#TheMandalorianandGrogu is another subpar entry in the STAR WARS canon. Can Disney or Lucasfilm figure this out anytime soon?

Star Wars Stalls Out with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Falling Short Again

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#MikeD is back making music. The former Beastie Boy has dropped his latest single, #WhatWeGot, his second in two months. He's playing tonight in New York.

Mike D Releases "What We Got," His Second Single of 2026. The Beastie Boy is Firmly Back

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New WATERPARKS Album "JINX" Coming July 24: New Singles and Features with Mark Hoppus & Danny Elfman

Three years removed from another big album, the pop-punk three-piece Waterparks is gearing up to release their 6th album. Their latest, Jinx, features four of their most recent singles, including “Prowl,” “Red Guitar,” and “If Lyrics Are Confidential.” The album is slated to release on July 24, 2026, and is available for pre-order now. BMG is set to release. What started as a pop punk project…

New WATERPARKS Album "JINX" Coming July 24: New Singles and Features with Mark Hoppus & Danny Elfman

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THE DARK WIZARD follows the life of climber Dean Potter, who pushed the limits of what was possible as an athlete, climber, and BASE-jumper. It's a stunning showcase of documentary filmmaking.

TV: THE DARK WIZARD — An Emotional and Visual Tour-de-Force for the Ages

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THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE arrives with massive box office expectations. Is it anything more than an IP-based money grab?

Review: THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE — A Harmless, But Thin, Family Movie

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I GOT BOMBED AT HARVEY'S, #ADAMSAPPLE, and #PHOENIXJONES all premiered at SXSW 2026, and each showcases the variety of the fest.

SXSW 2026 Documentaries: ADAM’S APPLE, I GOT BOMBED AT HARVEY’S, & PHOENIX JONES

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CORNBREAD MAFIA, from Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, follows the tale of a Kentucky crime family that went under the radar. #SXSW #SXSW2026

SXSW 2026: CORNBREAD MAFIA — A Stylish and Fun Tale of Drug Running and Criminal Injustice

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The Pitt says goodbye to a "frequent flyer" in "12:00 PM." Langdon, Robby, and Dana reflect on why they're back in the ER.

The Pitt — "12:00 PM" — Season 2, Episode 6 — 12:07.

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We're excited to check out the SXSW 2026 horror offerings, with flicks like Hokum, Family Movie, and Forbidden Fruits standing out as potential hits.

SXSW 2026 Horror: 9 Must-Watch Films

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Our SXSW 2026 Preview kicks off with a list of our most anticipated films of the festival, including I Love Booster, Anima, Sender, and more.

SXSW 2026 Preview: 15 Most Anticipated Movies of the Festival

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SXSW 2026: 12 Excellent Festival Favorites to Check Out

While SXSW has premiered some incredible indie hits, the programming team is willing to highlight great flicks that might have premiered elsewhere. That results in fun carry-overs and relaunches for some movies at the festival, which allowed Sing Sing, Talk to Me, and BlackBerry to received renewed attention. Let’s check out some of the movies we’re expecting to shine at SXSW 2026 from the…

SXSW 2026: 12 Excellent Festival Favorites to Check Out

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Gore Verbinski returns to the director's chair with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a comedic sci-fi action flick led by Sam Rockwell.

Review: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE — A Jumbled Mess of Ideas Makes for a Good Time

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Sundance 2026: TIME AND WATER – Sara Dosa's Beautiful But Repetitive Doc on Glaciers

After the brilliant visuals and love story in Fire of Love, whatever director Sara Dosa would instantly make our most anticipated lists. Time and Water continues her exploration of the natural world and life, interweaving the two concepts into an epic storytelling showcase. While Dosa continues to shine as a visual and auditory storyteller, the narration this time around is not quite to the bar…

Sundance 2026: TIME AND WATER – Sara Dosa's Beautiful But Repetitive Doc on Glaciers

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#WHENAWITNESSRECANTS follows the story of the Harlem Park Three, who spent 36 years in jail based on false testimony. #HBO #TaNehisiCoates #DawnPorter #Sundance2026

Sundance 2026: WHEN A WITNESS RECANTS — Life Burdened By False Testimony

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Casper Kelly seeks his first big hit with BUDDY, a horror film featuring a children's show and a murderous unicorn who manipulates reality.

Sundance 2026: BUDDY is a Joyfully Silly Horror Showcase

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Sundance 2026: SEIZED — Inside the Battle for Journalism in Marion County

In an era when misinformation is rampant, political ideology appears to color how many people view journalists. While there are certainly some who are inclined to distrust the media, the value of journalism to a local community is more valuable than ever. Seized explores a strange situation in which the local paper’s owners ran into some heat from the sheriff. When the 98-year-old owner passes…

Sundance 2026: SEIZED — Inside the Battle for Journalism in Marion County