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Matthew Jacobs

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white noise movie, adam driver, greta gerwig, don cheadle

Dec 23, 2022

How 'White Noise' Turned an '80s Supermarket Into Utopia

In the middle of an apocalyptic event, an A&P grocery store becomes a brightly lit refuge of familiar comforts.

Dec 14, 2022

Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò's Day Off in Sicily Is All About Incredible Food

The breakout stars of HBO's 'The White Lotus' devoured granita and fried fish, rode a cable car with tourists, and visited beautiful beaches.

elegance bratton, the inspection movie

Nov 23, 2022

Before 'The Inspection,' Elegance Bratton Traveled the World as a Combat Filmmaker

Elegance Bratton's new movie, 'The Inspection,' depicts his time in Marine boot camp in Hawaii, where he faced homophobia and found a community.

colin farrell and Barry Keoghan in the banshees of inisherin

Oct 24, 2022

The Storybook Island That Backdrops Colin Farrell's Fantastic New Movie

'The Banshees of Inisherin' set up shop on Inishmore, a majestic Irish locale that offers a perfect respite from the hubbub of Dublin.

taika waititi fantastic fest

Sep 22, 2022

At Fantastic Fest, the Glitzy Fall Movie Season Comes with a Dose of Local Charm

Austin's annual genre festival continues to gain clout. This year's lineup includes a Timothée Chalamet cannibal romance, the Anya Taylor-Joy thriller 'The Menu,' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin.'

oliver jackson-cohen

Aug 2, 2022

Oliver Jackson-Cohen Likes to Play the Bad Guy

The British actor is developing a reputation for villains and complex antagonists, as seen in 'The Invisible Man,' 'The Lost Daughter,' and the new Apple TV+ series 'Surface.'

tuc watkins uncoupled

Jul 28, 2022

Tuc Watkins Is the Gay Character Actor of His Generation

The Netflix series 'Uncoupled' extends a fruitful career that includes 'One Life to Live,' 'Desperate Housewives,' and 'The Boys in the Band.'

Jul 15, 2022

'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' Belongs in the Pantheon of British Comfort Movies

Lesley Manville longs for a Dior gown in this new heart-warmer, which shares DNA with 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,' 'Calendar Girls,' and other charming gems.

paula pell coming out

Jun 27, 2022

Paula Pell Came of Age with Kate Bush and Orlando Porn Stores

The 'Girls5eva' star and former 'Saturday Night Live' writer discusses the cultural touchstones that influenced her queerness.

danny roberts the real world

Jun 24, 2022

'Real World' Star Danny Roberts Saw Himself in Whoopi Goldberg and AOL Chat Rooms

The humble heartthrob has remained a touchstone for many Y2K-era TV viewers, so here are the touchstones that influenced his own coming-out journey.

james scully fire island

Jun 7, 2022

James Scully's Gay Awakening Started with 'Cats' and Brad Pitt's Butt

The actor, best known for 'Fire Island' and 'You,' on the pop culture that influenced his coming-out journey.

May 26, 2022

Paapa Essiedu Has Received Hollywood's Invitation

With a supporting role in the new A24 horror movie 'Men' and an appearance at the recent Met Gala, the British actor's star ascends.