Review: 'The Franchise' marvels at what a nightmare it is to make a superhero movie
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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: 'The Franchise' marvels at what a nightmare it is to make a superhero movie
'The Franchise,' a new series from HBO premiering Sunday that stars Himesh Patel and Lolly Adefope, takes a comic look at the production of a second-tier superhero movie from a Marvel-like studio.4 hours ago -
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Bingo, movie nights and Mike Gundy! How Oklahoma State's radio show ended up at a retirement community
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All The Upcoming MCU Movies And TV Shows For 2024 And Beyond
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Haley Joel Osment Wants To Play Link In The Zelda Movie
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Review
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NFL could soon be making another rule change involving the new kickoff: Here's what Roger Goodell had to say
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Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Review - Piercing The Veil
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Why classic TV shows and movies are making a comeback
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Meta enters AI video wars with powerful Movie Gen set to hit Instagram in 2025
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Supreme Court to review vape review venue
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Meta’s Movie Gen Makes Convincing AI Video Clips
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Prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers case
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With frantic drive and OT win, Kirk Cousins and Falcons might have something good going on after all
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Top stories - The New York Times
Jay J. Armes, Private Eye With a Superhero Story, Dies at 92
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Disney+ Removes Four Indiana Jones Movies, Leaving Just One Left
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Movie Theater Food Becomes Bigger
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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review: Make ’Em Laugh (and Yawn)
Todd Phillips’s “Joker” sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga who sing and dance like crazy kids, but the movie is seriously un-fun.2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: 'The Outrun,' Saoirse Ronan tale of alcoholism and rehab, feels more like montage than movie
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Movie Review: 'Folie à Deux' reckons with 'The Joker'
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World - The Guardian
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13 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Blenders (2024)
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