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Riz Ahmed, 'Sound of Metal' Dec 11, 2020

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Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed talks about the making of his new movie, "Sound of Metal," and what he learned from the deaf community to portray his character. "I hope that the film is a bit of a glimpse into that community and it opens people's eyes into the richness of that culture."

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Glenn Close, 'Hillbilly Elegy' Dec 04, 2020

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Legendary actress Glenn Close talks about her transformation into Mamaw for "Hillbilly Elegy," from the makeup process to working with the family: "It's just a fact that all great drama is based in family."

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John David Washington, 'Tenet' Sep 18, 2020

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Actor John David Washington talks about his starring role in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet," the first major movie to be released since the pandemic shutdown.

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2020 Fall Movie Preview Sep 11, 2020

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Film critic Peter Travers offers a look at new movies set to hit theaters soon.

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Eugene Levy, 'Schitt's Creek' Aug 21, 2020

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It may take a while to accept that "Schitt's Creek" has come to an end, but in this episode, Eugene Levy insists the timing is just right and says he's grateful for the support from fans.

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Matthew Rhys, 'Perry Mason' Aug 14, 2020

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Matthew Rhys as "Perry Mason" in the new HBO series is not the "Perry Mason" of the 50s and 60s. And that's just the way Rhys wants it.

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Rosamund Pike, 'Radioactive' Aug 07, 2020

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For Rosamund Pike, taking on the role of Marie Curie was almost a no-brainer. Pike plays the famous scientist in the new Amazon Studios fictionalized biopic, "Radioactive."

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Dave Franco, 'The Rental' Jul 31, 2020

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Actor Dave Franco makes his directorial debut with the new horror flick, "The Rental." Franco, a horror fan himself, says the idea was inspired by his own paranoia.

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Andy Samberg, 'Palm Springs' Jul 24, 2020

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In this episode of "Popcorn," Andy Samberg talks about his new film, "Palm Springs," and shares why he thinks movie fans will love it even more if they know less about it.

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Scott Eastwood, 'The Outpost' Jul 17, 2020

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Scott Eastwood plays a real-life Medal of Honor recipient in his newest film "The Outpost," but he almost didn't take the role. Eastwood talks about the making of the film and growing up with his father, legendary actor Clint Eastwood.

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