Why Emil Wakim Left SNL
After joining the cast of SNL as a featured player for the show's landmark 50th season, Emil Wakim will not be returning for the series' 51st season this fall.
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The Roses Review: A Devilishly Hilarious Dark Comedy About Love & Marriage
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman and delightfully despicable and charming in The Roses, a hilarious dark comedy about a crumbling marriage.
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The classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie from 1971 is getting an official LEGO set that brings the magical sweets manufacturer to life.
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Does Peacemaker Season 2 Have Post-Credits Scenes? Here's A Spoiler-Free Guide
Peacemaker is back for season 2, and since we're dealing with a piece of the DC Universe, you're probably wondering if you can expect credits scenes.
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New Arkham Asylum LEGO Set Assembles Batman's Rogues Gallery For Prison Chaos
LEGO is releasing an awesome, detailed LEGO set for Arkham Asylum, the prison where Batman's most dangerous villains are kept in Gotham City.
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Julia Butters gets caught up in the four-way body swap of Freakier Friday, but here's where you probably recognize seeing her at a much younger age.
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Freakier Friday Review: Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis Still Got It In A Funny, Heartfelt Sequel
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan make a delightful return in Freakier Friday, a satisfying sequel that doesn't get bogged down in nostalgia and callbacks.
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A Lot Of People Wanted The Naked Gun's Director To Cut His Favorite Joke [Exclusive]
The Naked Gun reboot director Akiva Shaffer knew one joke ruined the movie's momentum, and many wanted him to cut it. But he kept it in... like a boss.
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The Naked Gun Features A Perfect Cameo That's Just For The Fans
2025's The Naked Gun doesn't have a lot of cameos, but it has one that stays true to a tradition going back to the very first movie in the franchise from 1988.
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The Naked Gun Director Talks Spoof 'Rules' And The Reboot's Funniest Moments [Exclusive Interview]
We spoke to the Naked Gun reboot director Akiva Shaffer about the rules of spoofs, the best bits in the movie, and some very stealthy cameos. Check it out!
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The Naked Gun's Credits Are Loaded With Secret Jokes – Here's What To Look For
Akiva Shaffer's reboot of The Naked Gun follows in the footsteps of the original franchise and Airplane! by bringing back hidden jokes in the credits.
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The Naked Gun Review: Comedy Is Back With The Biggest, Hardest & Stupidest Laughs In Years
The Naked Gun brings comedy back to theaters in a thoroughly satisfying, gut-busting fashion, resulting in the funniest movie of 2025 so far.
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Fantastic Four: First Steps Makes Us Wish Another Marvel Character Was The Villain Instead
Galactus and his Silver Surfer herald may be the primary villains in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but another character in the film would have been better.
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Happy Gilmore 2 Director Defends That Shocking Death Scene [Exclusive]
Happy Gilmore 2 takes a shocking turn in the first few minutes, and the movie has a tough time recovering, but director Kyle Newacheck defends the choice.
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Happy Gilmore 2 Review: The Comedy Sequel Takes A Big Swing But Completely Whiffs It
Happy Gilmore is a classic sports comedy, but Happy Gilmore 2 is an abomination that completely forgets what made the original movie so great.
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Spinal Tap 2 Trailer Brings The British Rock Band Into 21st Century Without Missing A Beat
Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues brings back everyone's favorite fake British rock band for one final concert, and the first trailer looks quite hilarious.
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Eddington Director Ari Aster On JFK Influences, Conspiracies & His Favorite Comedies [Exclusive Interview]
Ari Aster's Eddington tackles a myriad of controversial topics in a neo-Western framework, and we spoke with the director about the film's influences and more.
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How The Naked Gun Reboot Director Convinced Seth MacFarlane The Spoof Would Work Again
Seth MacFarlane knew he wanted Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun reboot, but figuring out the approach was harder, until The Lonely Island's Akiva Schaffer came in.
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Universal's Exclusive Jaws 50th Anniversary Sipper Is Impractical But Undeniably Jawsome
For the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Universal Studios theme parks have a new sipper offering a cumbersome but fun way to drink with the cinema's deadliest shark.
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Why MTV's The State Ended And Created A Rift Between The Alternative Sketch Comedy Group
MTV's The State became an alternative sketch comedy hit to rival SNL, so why did it end after four seasons? Let's dig into the comedy troupe's rise and fall.
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How To Train Your Dragon Review: Better Than Any Disney Revamp But Still Unnecessary
How to Train Your Dragon has been given a remake, and while it stands above Disney's attempts at revamping animated movies, it still feels unnecessary.
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The Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer Seemingly Teases A Grim Fate For Julie Bowen's Virginia
Happy Gilmore 2 is coming to Netflix this summer. However, the movie's trailers seem to tease an unfortunate turn for Julie Bowen's Virginia Venit.
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Elio's Chipper Space Slug Glordon Is A New Contender For Pixar's Cutest Character
Elio introduces Glordon, a delightful space slug who becomes the titular character's new alien best friend, and he's easily one of Pixar's cutest characters.
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Pixar's Elio Takes Cues From E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial And... John Carpenter's The Thing?
Pixar's Elio takes a young boy into space, so taking a visual cue from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial makes sense, but what about John Carpenter's Thing?
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How New Animation Technology Changed Pixar's Elio Production Pipeline For The Better
Pixar's Elio was able to utilize new animation technology that helped improve their usual production pipeline for the better. But will it be the new normal?
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Pixar's Elio Footage Reaction: Amblin And Galaxy Quest Combine For A Delightful Sci-Fi Adventure
Pixar's Elio is coming to theaters in June, and /Film attended a presentation on the animation studio's campus to see new footage. So how does it look?
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Spider-Man 2's Train Sequence And The Best Batmobile Are Getting LEGO Sets
LEGO has revealed two new building brick playsets inspired the best scene in Spider-Man 2 and Batman Forever's stylish Batmobile. Check them out!
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