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The Best Movies on Netflix
With streamer catalogues booming, there’s no better time to explore for old favorites and new discoveries. Netflix’s roster of older releases and its growing volume of original programming both provide reliable sources of entertainment during these times. With new blockbusters continuing to shift their release dates, Netflix offers the chance to experience some of the peaks of the form, with the classic coming-of-age by way of rom-com “Mystic Pizza,” the hysterically violent “Total Recall” and the Safdie brothers’ “Uncut Gems.”As Netflix continues to add to its vast library of original...…With streamer catalogues booming, there’s no better time to explore for old favorites and new discoveries. Netflix’s roster of older releases and its growing volume of original programming both provide reliable sources of entertainment during these times. With new blockbusters continuing to shift their release dates, Netflix offers the chance to experience some of the peaks of the form, with the classic coming-of-age by way of rom-com “Mystic Pizza,” the hysterically violent “Total Recall” and the Safdie brothers’ “Uncut Gems.”As Netflix continues to add to its vast library of original...WW…
Spike Lee: 'Confederate Statues Need to Come the F— Down'
In an interview on a new episode of ’s Black List Podcast, hosted by Black List co-founder and Black List community director Kate Hagen, voices his agreement with growing calls to remove statues and iconography commemorating the Confederate States of America.“F— that flag,” Lee said. “That flag, to me, [makes me feel] the same way my Jewish brothers and sisters feel about the swastika… And them motherf—ing Confederate statues need to come the f— down.”The topic came up amid a larger discussion about Lee’s body of work, touching upon the opening of the writer-director’s 2018 film...…In an interview on a new episode of ’s Black List Podcast, hosted by Black List co-founder and Black List community director Kate Hagen, voices his agreement with growing calls to remove statues and iconography commemorating the Confederate States of America.“F— that flag,” Lee said. “That flag, to me, [makes me feel] the same way my Jewish brothers and sisters feel about the swastika… And them motherf—ing Confederate statues need to come the f— down.”The topic came up amid a larger discussion about Lee’s body of work, touching upon the opening of the writer-director’s 2018 film...WW…
Brad Pitt Slams GOP, Trump Impeachment Trial at the Oscars
Rob Latour/Shutterstockcontinued his awards season (and acceptance speech) domination on Sunday night, winning the supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of stuntman Cliff Booth in ’s “.”During his speech, Pitt also got political, calling out the Trump impeachment trial for blocking the testimony of former national security adviser .“They told me I only have 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week,” he said on stage. “I’m thinking maybe Quentin does a movie about it — in the end, the adults do the right thing.”He went on to further pay...…Rob Latour/Shutterstockcontinued his awards season (and acceptance speech) domination on Sunday night, winning the supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of stuntman Cliff Booth in ’s “.”During his speech, Pitt also got political, calling out the Trump impeachment trial for blocking the testimony of former national security adviser .“They told me I only have 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week,” he said on stage. “I’m thinking maybe Quentin does a movie about it — in the end, the adults do the right thing.”He went on to further pay...WW…
Danny Goldman, Voice of Brainy Smurf and 'Young Frankenstein' Star, Dies at 80
, a film and TV actor, and the voice of Brainy Smurf in the Hanna-Barbera animated series “,” died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 80.Goldman’s agent Doug Ely confirmed the news on Facebook. In his post, Ely remembered the actor as “one of a kind” and recounted details of their long friendship.“It’s with great sadness that I must tell you that Danny Goldman has passed away. He passed peacefully at home today amongst family and friends, after having suffered a couple of strokes around New Years,” Ely’s statement reads.“I’ve known Danny since 1980 when I first became an agent and he 1st started...…, a film and TV actor, and the voice of Brainy Smurf in the Hanna-Barbera animated series “,” died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 80.Goldman’s agent Doug Ely confirmed the news on Facebook. In his post, Ely remembered the actor as “one of a kind” and recounted details of their long friendship.“It’s with great sadness that I must tell you that Danny Goldman has passed away. He passed peacefully at home today amongst family and friends, after having suffered a couple of strokes around New Years,” Ely’s statement reads.“I’ve known Danny since 1980 when I first became an agent and he 1st started...WW…
'Parks and Recreation' Reunion Special Raises $2.8 Million for Coronavirus Relief
NBCThe “” reunion episode on Thursday night has raised $2.8 million for Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.The follows Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope as she catches up virtually with her former Parks department co-workers to see how they are holding up under shelter in place and social distancing regulations. The episode also offered fans a glimpse at how characters have been living since the series concluded with its seventh season in 2015.The special concluded by directing viewers to the Feeding America website, as well as The National Institute of Mental Health. Feeding...…NBCThe “” reunion episode on Thursday night has raised $2.8 million for Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.The follows Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope as she catches up virtually with her former Parks department co-workers to see how they are holding up under shelter in place and social distancing regulations. The episode also offered fans a glimpse at how characters have been living since the series concluded with its seventh season in 2015.The special concluded by directing viewers to the Feeding America website, as well as The National Institute of Mental Health. Feeding...WW…
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