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What’s Streaming?

Our current TV watchlist.

The Girlfriend (Thriller/Drama)

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Action)

The Runarounds (Musical Drama)

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age (Comedy)

Nobody Wants This – Season 2 (Comedy)

The Beast In Me (Drama)

Stranger Things – Season 5 (Drama/Horror)

The Morning Show – Season 4 (Drama)

Slow Horses – Season 5 (Drama)

Pluribus (Drama)

Task (Crime/Drama)

I Love LA (Comedy)

It: Welcome to Derry (Horror)

The Chair Company (Comedy)

in Theatres

Films we’re watching & anticipating.

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey

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The Four Horsemen and a new generation of illusionists join forces to steal the world’s largest diamond from a South African mogul who heads an international crime syndicate.

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher

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Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Qua

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In the near future, “The Running Man” is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show’s ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket as Ben’s defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite, as well as a threat to the entire system.


Starring: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Coleman Domingo, Josh Brolin

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Texas Moves to Be A Major Film Player With New Incentives

With Texas’s new $1.5 billion in film incentives over the next 10 years, what does this mean for filmmakers? We recap Texas Film Commission’s panel at Austin Film Festival and highlight a few incentives filmmakers can look forward to over the next decade.

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OPINION

Hear from our writers on today’s culture, lifestyle, personal experiences, and more.

A person carrying multiple shopping bags while walking down a set of stairs.

The Truth? Holiday Shopping Just Isn’t Fun Anymore

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A person sitting on steps, wearing a beige oversized coat, dark wide-leg pants, and pink high-heeled shoes, holding a smartphone.

Why the ‘Strong Woman’ Title Just Doesn’t Work Anymore

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Stop Scrolling & Read A Short Story – Labor

Living in the shadows of her mother’s unparalleled success, a failing film director attempts to make a career comeback in the prestigious world of theatre. She goes into labor opening night.

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FUN IN CINEMA

The latest guides, tips, + picks this summer!

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Your Summer Aesthetic Based off These TV Shows

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Lipstick & Lenses: If Beauty Brands Were Iconic Films

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BY: regina Menninger

Taylor Swift’s Interludes: The Journey to The Life of a Showgirl

How Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” era reflects her dazzling evolution as pop culture’s ultimate modern showgirl!

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what to watch

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What to Watch: Hollywood Dreams

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What to Watch: A Heist I Tell Ya!

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austin film festival

Is This Thing On? Bradley Cooper’s Intimate Take On Stand-Up

Screened at the Austin Film Festival, Bradley Cooper’s newest film ‘Is This Thing On?’ balances humor, honesty, and a tender love story through the world of stand-up comedy (spoiler-free).

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The Best Eats

Easy meal prep, weeknight dish, & more!

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Tex-Mex Burrito Bowl

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Teriyaki Tilapia Fried Rice

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