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MacGruber is what you’d expect, for better and for worse

The character couldn’t quite carry a feature film and now he can’t quite carry a Peacock comedy.

“Barb & Star” and the pleasures of gentle comedy

In challenging times, a movie with a talking crab can be a balm for the soul.

How “Bridesmaids” put female friendship center stage

Ten years ago, Paul Feig's uproarious comedy centered the lives and relationships of women in revolutionary ways.

Unraveling pop-culture one thread at a time

The Spool is an irreverent, informative source for film and television coverage, focused on diverse, thoughtful opinions that seek out a greater understanding of the media we love.

“Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar” is bizarre and slightly subpar

By: Ashley Lara

Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo dust off their Bridesmaids bona fides for a strange sketch-comedy stretched surreally to feature length.

Filmmaker of the Month

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Review: A whimsical mid-life crisis

Richard Linklater's latest removes the mystery from the Marie Semple novel, but ends up a flawed but welcome reflection on aging and creativity.

Review: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Sends the Series Off on a High Note

Closing out Dreamworks' trilogy of high-flying Viking adventures, The Hidden World offers a satisfying cap to the trials of Hiccup and Toothless.

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