John Oliver spent the opening segment of Sunday’s Last Week Tonight talking about President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress last week and the Democrats’ response to it. The HBO host began by noting House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had said before the speech that he wanted to “frame it in gilded gold.” Oliver’s response: “This isn’t …
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American Idol kicked off Sunday night with its annual promise: to serve as a launching pad for aspiring young musical talent. But some contestants already have a head start with a familiar advantage: the lineage of a famous family. Season 23 rolled out its first “nepo baby” with Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, who auditioned in …
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[This story contains spoilers from the season premiere of The Righteous Gemstones, “Prelude.”] Fans of The Righteous Gemstones who tuned into Sunday’s season four premiere were probably anticipating more of what they expect from the show: commercialized Christianity, well-timed dick jokes and an undercurrent of criminal activity that makes each season unpredictable. Well, there may have been some nefarious behavior …
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta returned for a surprisingly normal season 16 premiere Sunday night given the behind-the-scenes drama that has plagued the reality series in the last year— save for a lengthy set of introductions bringing the majority new cast into the fold. “Welcome Back Peaches” is the title of the episode, which sees Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey …
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[This story contains spoilers from the season three, episode four of The White Lotus, “Hide or Seek.”] Why exactly is Rick Hatchett in Thailand? It’s one of the biggest mysteries of The White Lotus season three thus far, and now, we have our answer, and it’s best served up in the form of a classic quote: “You killed my father. Prepare to …
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You would be hard-pressed to find a busier person in Hollywood than Nicole Kidman, who in the last year or so has released Expats, A Family Affair, The Perfect Couple, Spellbound, Babygirl and season two of Lioness. Come 2025 she is back again with a new film, Holland, in which she plays a picture-perfect teacher and homemaker in the small …
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There are seven tapestries on permanent view at The Cloisters in New York that depict, in vivid detail, the tale of a unicorn hunted by man and tamed by a virgin. The series has been the subject of much scholarly discourse, with historians debating their meaning for decades. Early theories landed on metaphors for marriage and fertility, while later and …
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In documentaries, “accuracy” is informational — the presentation of data or testimony in a way that’s persuasive and unimpeachable. “Legitimacy,” however, is aesthetic — the presentation of data or testimony in a way that looks truthful. The Age of Disclosure The Bottom Line A sensationalistic wolf in understated sheep’s clothing. Venue: SXSW Film Festival (Documentary Spotlight)Director: Dan Farah 1 hour …
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The Glasgow Film Festival‘s 2025 Audience Award, sponsored by Mubi, went to Brian Durnin’s drama Spilt Milk, wrapping up a star-studded 21st edition that attracted the likes of James McAvoy, Toni Collette, Tim Roth, Jessica Lange and Ed Harris. Among other big names visiting Scotland were Japanese musician and actress Koki and Shogun star Takehiro Hira, who came to Glasgow …
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At the center of The Secret of Me is Jim Ambrose, who grew up as Kristi. Looking into the camera as he begins to tell his story, he says, to be clear, that he is not transgender. He is intersex and was in the dark about that fact until he was 19 and discovered the truth: that he was born …
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