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Reboots, Revivals, Remakes,… Are TV Networks Running Out of Ideas?
Not necessarily. Twin Peaks, Will & Grace, The X-Files, Dynasty, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, and now Roseanne... The list of '80s-'90s series revivals is getting longer and longer (and probably expanding as we speak), which, in this day and age, when VOD platforms like Netflix and Hulu are breaking the bank to produce a continuously increasing amount of original shows, raises questions about whether or not betting on the past really is the smartest strategy.
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Sarah Silverman Gets Political With New Hulu Show I Love You, America
"I love you, America, and everyone in you," starts singing comedian Sarah Silverman in the 5-minute-long promotional video for her upcoming show called I Love You America, which will soon premiere on Hulu. But what began as a love song quickly turns into a personal outcry when Silverman, after declaring her affection for people from all horizons ("I love you, men. I love you women. I love straights and I love gays. [...] I love you if you're Asian, or Korean, or Irish. I love that you're Mexican [...] I love Latinos, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, and the Jews.") realizes that all she's doing is "categorizing human beings and putting them into little,…
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10 Movies that Should Have Never Been Remade
Because sometimes, one is enough. It's not that screenwriters are running out of ideas (look at all the flourishing original TV series like Netflix's Narcos, Stranger Things, HBO's Westworld, or even NBC's This Is Us for proof), it's just that Hollywood has always considered remakes a potential gold mine that requires minimum effort. A lazy strategy that, occasionally, actually works...
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What is Annihilation, Natalie Portman’s New, Mysterious Movie?
Abstract shots, unfathomable dialogues, and a purposely truly mysterious storyline... The content of Annihilation's first teaser trailer is set to keep the upcoming science-fiction movie, led by Natalie Portman, a true enigma. Fortunately for those who are now curious to learn more about the project (and maybe that's what this is all about) written and directed by Ex Machina's director Alex Garland, there's already quite some details available about the book adaptation (that's one) to cast some light on its secrets.