It has been 56 years since “Planet of the Apes,” arguably one of the greatest science fiction films of all time. To see the franchise display such promising growth and evolution almost six decades later is phenomenal and deeply heartening. That’s especially so at a time when Hollywood is enduring one of its most challenging eras. The fourth installment in the franchise reboot, “Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes,” takes place 300 years after the events of 2017’s “War For The Planet of the Apes.”

At the center of this story is a young chimpanzee named Noa, played by Owen Teague, forced to make a perilous journey after his village is destroyed and his family and community are either slaughtered or abducted by the army of Kevin Durand’s megalomaniacal Proximus Caesar.

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What happens when imagination goes too far? The new R-rated comedy “Ricky Stanicky” follows three friends with a unique problem. It’s about a childhood prank gone wrong and a decades-long lie gone too far, and how it all becomes all too real thanks to a failed actor. The project represents a major moment for director Peter Farrelly. He’s returning to the familiar world of raunchy comedies, which saw him previously helm hits like “There’s Something About Mary” and “Dumb & Dumber.”

Outside of the popular genre, Farrelly also directed the award-winning drama “Green Book.” “Ricky Stanicky” stars Zac Efron; the actor teamed up with Farrelly on 2022’s “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.”  John Cena, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino, and William H.

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A tiny drop of blood, instead of a needle and a lab, and a radical idea to revolutionize medicine, disrupt the entire health care system, and maybe even change the world. This was the infamous Elizabeth Holmes/ Theranos story: a young, ambitious entrepreneur with a bold idea, inspiring a great suspension of disbelief in a lot of people dying to believe in her. It’s also a becoming-all-too-familiar tale of toxic tech hubris swollen with cart-before-the-horse overconfidence — the tech unicorn company tried to sell their ideas based on a technology they hadn’t yet created, defrauding investors out of billions in the process, hurting patients, and disgracing their founder and company in the process.

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The 2019 Emmy Season is looking like a mixed bag for anyone hoping for close races, upsets or, for lack of a better word, “drama.” There is the assumption that with so much of the competition running for 2020 that “Game of Thrones” is a lock to take the Drama Series crown in its last season. Another show coming to an end, “Veep,” is expected to return to the winner’s circle in a number of Comedy Series categories.

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The membership of the Screen Actors Guild has what we can only say is a  “reputation.”  And this year it might have caught up with them just a bit.  The nominating committee for SAG, the select group of members who vote on the nominations, is known to skip out on major film screenings (something distributors have been complaining about since October this season) and focus on the TV shows they have right in front of them.  

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“Atlanta’s” Donald Glover should repeat in this category after winning last year, but the Television Academy loved “Barry” more than anyone expected.  That means a Bill Hader win is absolutely in play for a potential upset. [Updated July 17]

Predictions
1. Donald Glover, “Atlanta”
2. Bill Hader, “Barry”
3. Anthony Anderson, “Black-ish”
4. Larry David, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
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Review: Lenny Abrahamson’s Deeply Moving And Emotionally Devastating 'Room' Starring Brie Larson

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Telluride Review: Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Room’ Starring Brie Larson & Jacob Tremblay

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Watch: Supercut Celebrates William H. Macy's Perfect Performances As Our Favorite Cinematic Losers

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Watch: Go To Heaven Or Hell In Trailer For 'Walter' With William H, Macy, Milo Ventimiglia, Neve Campbell & More

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Casting: Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart Form ‘Central Intelligence,’ Emily Blunt Hangs With 'Barton' & More

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Review: William H. Macy's Impressive Feature Directorial Debut 'Rudderless'

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Exclusive Listening Preview: Songs From The ‘Rudderless’ Soundtrack Performed by Selena Gomez, Eef Barzelay, Ben Kweller & More

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Watch: First Trailer For William H. Macy's Directorial Debut 'Rudderless' Starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin & Selena Gomez

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Casting: Ewan McGregor Set For 'American Pastoral,' Kevin Coster Is A 'Criminal' & More

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Review: Clark Gregg's 'Trust Me' Starring Amanda Peet, Sam Rockwell & Saxon Sharbino

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Watch: Trailer For Clark Gregg's Hollywood Satire 'Trust Me' With Sam Rockwell, Amanda Peet, Allison Janney & More

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Juno Temple, Jesse Plemons Join 'Black Mass,' Sam Worthington And Anna Kendrick Eat 'Cake' & More

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Watch: 'Ernest & Celestine' Go On The Run In Trailer For 2014 Academy Award Best Animated Film Nominee

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Sundance Review: 'Rudderless' Is A Remarkable Directorial Debut From William H. Macy

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Reviews: 'A Single Shot' Starring Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy, Jeffrey Wright & Jason Isaacs

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Watch: Mo' Money, Mo' Problems In New Trailer For 'A Single Shot' Starring Sam Rockwell & William H. Macy

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