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10 films we can’t wait to see at Sundance 2021

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From harrowing docs about COVID to Nic Cage’s latest dive into insanity, there’s a lot to look forward to at this year’s Sundance.

The Spool Staff Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

The Top 25 TV Shows of 2020

The Best TV Shows of 2020
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From BoJack to What We Do in the Shadows, we break down the TV that got us through a hellish year.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 16, 2020January 3, 2021

The Top 25 Films of 2020

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From The Assistant to Wolfwalkers, we guide you through the cinema that survived a devastating 2020 and made it to our screens — and hearts.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 15, 2020January 3, 2021

“The Stand” buckles under the weight of Stephen King’s source material

The Stand CBS All Access
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CBS All Access’ all-star miniseries adaptation of the timely Stephen King novel bogs itself down in a helter-skelter structure and an acute lack of stakes.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Breaking down the trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune”

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We sift through the sands of Arrakis to find the nuggets of spice in the trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s sprawling space epic Dune.

The Spool Staff Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

Celebrating the silly but sumptuous “The Cell”

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Tarsem’s sci-fi/horror/serial killer drama suffered from an implausible plot, but remains a feast for the eyes.

The Spool Staff Posted on August 18, 2020August 17, 2020

10 Films We’re Dying to See at Fantasia 2020

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From kaiju seafood to murder mysteries to documentaries about Tiny Tim, Fantasia 2020 has all the cinematic weirdness you crave this year.

The Spool Staff Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Joygasm! “Batman Forever” celebrates its 25th birthday

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Love it or hate it, Joel Schumacher’s first take on the Caped Crusader was a neon-lit spectacle. Two of our writers debate its flaws & merits.

The Spool Staff Posted on June 16, 2020June 18, 2020

The Quarantine Film Festival: Streaming Through the Coronavirus

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A comprehensive guide to the streaming films you should watch as you quarantine from the coronavirus.

The Spool Staff Posted on March 20, 2020April 27, 2020

10 Films We’re Excited to See at Sundance 2020

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New films by Julie Taymor, Dee Rees, and Justin Simien mix with fascinating new docs and debut features in our list of Sundance 2020 must-sees.

The Spool Staff Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

The Top 25 TV Shows of 2019

Top 25 TV shows of 2019
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From HBO (Chernobyl, Watchmen, Succession) to Netflix (Russian Doll, The Crown, Stranger Things) and beyond, we break down the best TV of the year.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 16, 2019December 18, 2019

The Top 25 Movies of 2019

Top 25 Movies of 2019
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From Ad Astra to Us, we celebrate the cream of the cinematic crop in 2019.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 13, 2019December 18, 2019

Hall of Faces: Who’s the Greatest Character on “SpongeBob SquarePants”?

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Our monthly TV podcast returns to find Bikini Bottom’s favored son for the twentieth anniversary of Nick’s seminal kid’s show.

The Spool Staff Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

9 Creepy Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia Fest 2019

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From sex demons to labyrinthine suburbs to blood-soaked dads, Fantasia Fest 2019 has a huge crop of genre film offerings we’re looking forward to.

The Spool Staff Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019
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