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The TV Shows We’re Watching in June 2026
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How ‘Euphoria’ Said Goodbye to Angus Cloud
Amid the chaos and heartbreak of the finale, a reel of old test film became a farewell to Fez after the actor’s death.
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What Connects Jack Huston’s Characters
The ‘Spider-Noir’ star is readying his next film: a biopic about the real-life “Elephant Man.”
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You’ve Never Seen Stephen Root Like This
On Apple TV’s stellar horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay, the 74-year-old cements his place as one of our greatest living character actors.
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Did ‘MobLand’ Actually Fire Tom Hardy?
Here’s everything we know about the biggest blowup in Hollywood right now.
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Paul W. Downs Knew How Hacks Would End from the Very Beginning
The metamorphic writer, director, and actor took us inside the staggering series finale of his HBO comedy.
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‘The Bear’ Season 5 Trailer Is Finally Here
Is this the summer we say goodbye to 'The Bear' forever?
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I Believe This New Dutton Ranch Fan Theory
Viewers connected another character from Yellowstone to the spin-off series.
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 5 Recap: It’s War
Peace will have to wait.
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The ‘Dutton Ranch’ Set Was Infested With Snakes
The Duttons have enemies everywhere, apparently.
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The Best Documentaries of 2026 (So Far)
Had your fill of shows that feel written by AI? Well, tune in to something real.
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The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far)
Snap the One Wish Willow and step into the Backrooms, because it’s been a heck of a year in the genre.
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‘Masters of the Universe’ Rocks, Actually
The summer tentpole based on toys for Gen X’ers might resonate with many others, too.
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The 25 Best Movies to Watch on Memorial Day
From Platoon to Flags of Our Fathers, here are the best movies to watch over the holiday weekend.
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‘Lioness’ Season 3 Finally Has a Release Date
It’s almost time to get back into action.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 8 Is a Genius Homage
“Your Baggage” honors slasher cinema with an affectionate parody that delivers the goods.
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Dutton Ranch Just Hit a Major Milestone
Cole Hauser thanked fans on social media after Paramount reported that the western drama garnered the best premiere in network history.
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Is There Anything Kate O’Flynn Can’t Do?
The British actress tells us how she seamlessly switches from comedy to horror to action hero on the Apple TV series.
music
music
Who Is Bruce Springsteen Preaching To?
As one of the only Black people in the crowd at a recent concert, I have a few questions about the Boss’s fan base.
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The Importance of Vinyl Records to Gen Z
In celebration of Record Store Day, a Gen Z writer reflects on the importance of vinyl.
music
Kneecap Will Never Back Down
The Irish rap group faced controversy after aligning its cause for a unified Ireland with its support for Palestine. On its new album, ‘Fenian,’ it’s taking the fight to another level.
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Who Is Harry Styles, Anyway? Even He’s Not Sure.
There is the sense in ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ that Styles wants to show us how he’s grown since turning 30—but he can’t quite muster the evidence.
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What to Read After Watching ‘Project Hail Mary’
After the Ryan Gosling film’s massive opening weekend, there’s no denying the sci-fi hit—and its stellar source material.
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The Book Behind ‘Project Hail Mary’ Is a Sci-Fi Classic
This is required reading if you enjoyed acclaimed author Andy Weir's 'The Martian.'
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Why the Teenage Mutant Turtles Matter Again
Last year, ‘American Born Chinese’ author Gene Luen Yang began writing for the comic books. What he’s done with the ’80s icons is extraordinary.
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Taylor Sheridan Wrote A Prison Survival Guide
I have questions.
