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April 6, 9:27 pm

Film review: Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ reinvents the sports genre detailing Air Jordan’s rise to fame

Ben Affleck’s directorial entrance into the sports world is a nostalgic slam dunk. Released in theaters Wednesday, “Air” invites viewers into the story of how Nike courted eventual basketball superstar Michael Jordan against the odds in the largest athlete endorsement deal in history at the time. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Matthew Maher, Matt Damon and Jason Bateman play Peter Moore, Sonny Vaccaro and Rob Strasser in “Air.” The film directed by Ben Affleck premiered April 5. (Courtesy of Amazon Studios)

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April 3, 6:53 pm

‘Succession’ season 4 recap – episode 2: ‘Rehearsal’

This post was updated April 4 at 8:42 p.m. It is never just about business, especially for the Roy family. On Sunday, episode two of “Succession” season four, “Rehearsal,” picks up right where the first episode left off with a familial rift deepened by Logan Roy’s (Brian Cox) unlikely defeat and the imminent GoJo sale. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong and Juliana Canfield play Roman, Kendall and Jess in “Succession.” The second episode of the fourth season premiered Sunday. (Courtesy of David Russell/HBO)

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March 28, 12:54 pm

‘Succession’ season 4 recap – episode 1: ‘The Munsters’

If there is one certainty in the “Succession” universe, it is that Logan Roy always wins – but the fourth season opener flips the script. HBO’s “Succession” returned for its fourth and final season with its premiere Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Matthew Macfadyen (left) and Sarah Snook (right) play Tom and Shiv in “Succession.” The fourth season of the HBO series premiered Sunday. (Courtesy of Macall B. Polay/HBO)

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March 25, 4:16 pm

TV review: ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ sings love letter to ’70s but misses beat on nuance

Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Daisy Jones & The Six” found its rhythm – though it didn’t always succeed at staying on the beat. The Amazon Prime limited series officially concluded its run with the final two episodes released on Friday. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Daisy Jones & The Six perform on a stage in front of a blue-toned backdrop. The Amazon Prime Video series released its last two episodes on Mar. 24. (Courtesy of Lacey Terrell/Prime Video)

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March 16, 1:09 pm

Alumnus’ film ‘Just Right’ sheds light on OCD with personal, comedic approach

This post was updated April 2 at 9:10 p.m. “Just Right” offers a peek into the day-to-day life of someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In her directorial and writing debut, alumnus Camille Wormser stars as Mel, a young woman with OCD who is trying to do something new with her day. Read more...

Photo: Jake Dvorsky (left) and Camille Wormser (right) play Kyle and Mel in “Just Right.” Written and directed by alumnus Wormser, the film highlights her own experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Courtesy of Ian Hussey)

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March 14, 8:21 pm

Q&A: The cast, crew of ‘Ted Lasso’ find camaraderie in each other and their characters

“Ted Lasso” is kicking its way into its third season. Co-created by Jason Sudeikis who also stars as the titular character, the Apple TV+ show focuses on Lasso – an optimistic American football coach managing a British soccer team – as he and his team navigate life on and off the pitch.The third season of the series, which previously won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, premiered today. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis play Roy, Coach Beard and Ted Lasso in “Ted Lasso.” The third season of the series premiered at the Regency Village Theatre.(Courtesy of Apple TV+)


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