Nick Schager
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‘History of the World Part II’ Will Make You Beg for Extinction
It took four years for a sequel series to Mel Brooks’ “History of the World Part I” to materialize. Maybe we’d have been better off waiting forever. → Read More
‘Creed III’ Is Another Knockout Entry ‘Rocky’ Fans Will Love
After two films in the ring as Adonis Creed, Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut in yet another triumphant sequel, this one cementing Jonathan Majors’ star status. → Read More
‘Cocaine Bear’ Is a Disaster That’s Too High on Its Own Supply
The new horror-comedy leans on its outrageous concept—bear does blow; eats people—and silly title, but produces nothing worthwhile. It’s a new generation’s “Snakes on a Plane.” → Read More
‘Linoleum’ Is Jim Gaffigan’s ‘Donnie Darko.’ (That’s a Good Thing!)
The beloved comedian might not be who you’d expect in a new homage to the cult classic film. But, especially because of a finale that will knock your socks off, “Linoleum” works. → Read More
Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ Exposes the Grisly True-Crime Scandal That’s Still Unfolding Today
“Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal” is a useful, and damning, primer on the shocking fall from grace of powerful South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh. → Read More
The ‘Party Down’ Gang Is Back and as (Mostly) Funny as Ever
Even while sorely missing the presence of Lizzy Caplan, the new Starz revival of “Party Down” finds the quirky cater waiters back in their hilarious groove. → Read More
TV’s Smuttiest Show Is Now Surprisingly Sweet
Describing the plot of “King Star King!/!/!” would make us sound as ridiculous as that title punctuation. But trust that the Adult Swim sequel series is back in fine, bonkers form. → Read More
The Story of the World’s Richest Dog Involves a Shocking Number of Sex Parties
The Netflix docuseries “Gunther’s Millions” chronicles the bizarre story of the German Shepherd worth $500 million and his handler’s cult-like, sex-crazed entourage. → Read More
‘Infinity Pool’ Is a Nearly X-Rated, Disturbing Romp That Has Sundance Clutching Its Pearls
Brandon Cronenberg’s outrageous film stars Alexander Skarsgard, and features more graphic violence, nudity, and disturbing images that we can list in this space. It’s also great?! → Read More
New Brett Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations Revealed in Secret Sundance Doc
A surprise, last-minute addition to the Sundance lineup, the rage-inducing film “Justice” features new on-the-record allegations of Kavanaugh assaulting women at Yale. → Read More
Secrets of ‘The Last of Us’ Premiere: Creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Tell All
“The Last of Us” creators break down the first episode of the new series, talk about the challenges of adapting a video game for TV, and give a hint at what’s still to come. → Read More
Gerard Butler’s ‘Plane’ Is Badass Fun That’s as Ludicrous as Its Silly Title
Yes, this new action movie, which takes place on a plane, is simply called, “Plane.” Luckily, it’s as rowdy, adrenaline-packed, and unapologetically silly as the title suggests. → Read More
HBO’s Masterful ‘The Last of Us’ Is the Best Video Game Adaptation Ever
The new TV series based on the acclaimed, wildly popular game shouldn’t just be HBO’s next massive blockbuster. It’s doubtful any future video game adaptation will be this good. → Read More
Netflix’s ‘Monster of Wall Street’ Is a Stomach-Churning Evisceration of Bernie Madoff
Netflix’s four-part docuseries combines extensive interviews and melodramatic reenactments to tell the story of Madoff’s $64 billion Ponzi scheme. → Read More
‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Is the Worst ‘Game of Thrones’ Copycat Yet
Michelle Yeoh deserves so much better than this. → Read More
Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Doesn’t Make Up for the Oscar Slap
The decision to release Will Smith’s new slavery movie this awards season was controversial, and, given how uninspired the film is, not worth it. → Read More
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Schmooze With Qatari Royalty at World Cup
The Senate finance committee chairman has raised questions about whether Qatar bailed out a Kushner property during the Trump administration. → Read More
Balenciaga Files $25 Million Lawsuit Over BDSM Teddy Bear Ad
The fashion house is blaming a production company and set designer for the ads, which featured young kids and allusions to child pornography. → Read More
Team USA Battles England to Shocking 0-0 Tie in World Cup
The tie leaves the U.S. third in Group B, and in need of a win on Tuesday against Iran. → Read More
The ‘Black Adam’ End-Credits Scene Was Annoyingly Predictable
If you paid any attention at all to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Black Adam” press tour, you know exactly what “surprise” is coming. → Read More