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Chris Feil is a freelance entertainment writer and co-host of the podcast This Had Oscar Buzz. His previous work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Thrillist, Gawker, Vulture, Polygon, and elsewhere.

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Time to Drool Over That Harris Dickinson Scene in ‘Babygirl’

YOUR PREACHER TEACHER

Audiences who have seen the new movie are hot and bothered over a scene featuring Nicole Kidman’s shirtless co-star and a perfect George Michael needle drop.

Chris Feil | Published Dec 26, 2024

10 Years Later, ‘Interstellar’ Is the Hottest Movie There Is

LOOK TO THE FUTURE

A decade after its polarizing debut, Christopher Nolan’s space odyssey is more popular than ever. Tickets for an IMAX re-release are being scalpered. What’s behind the craze?

Chris Feil | Published Dec 06, 2024

Rebel Wilson Directorial Debut Worse Than Its Legal Fiasco

DISASTER

“The Deb” arrived at TIFF with a heap of behind-the-scenes drama between Wilson and the producers. The movie itself, though, is so bad the hoopla now seems hardly worth it.

Chris Feil | Published Sep 15, 2024

‘SNL’ Movie ‘Saturday Night’ Is Pure Cinematic Amphetamine

LIVE FROM YOUR LOCAL CINEMA…

Jason Reitman’s film about the chaotic launch of the late-night institution is a dizzying rush. While at times overwhelming, a handful of ace performances keep things on track.

Chris Feil | Published Sep 11, 2024

This Rousing Irish Rap Biopic Is ‘Once’ Meets ‘8 Mile’

RAPPERS' DELIGHT

Starring the eponymous hip-hop group and Michael Fassbender, Sundance prizewinner “Kneecap” is what “8 Mile” might look like if it had been directed by John Carney.

Chris Feil | Published Aug 01, 2024

Forget Deadpool. These Are the Superheroes You Should Watch.

4 TIMES THE FUN

Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Megan Mullally star in a bachelorette romp that’s chintzy but pleasingly familiar—and very funny.

Chris Feil | Published Jul 26, 2024

Faye Dunaway Described as ‘Scary and Frightening’ in New Doc

MOMMIE DEAREST

The star of “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Network” gets a well-deserved career retrospective, even if it avoids most of the hard questions and only glances at her notorious reputation.

Chris Feil | Published Jul 13, 2024

The International Films You Need to Watch Right Now

TIME TO CATCH UP

The year in film was not just about Barbenheimer. Here’s a rundown of the best international films of 2023—and our guess on the ones who will likely be competing for the Oscar.

Chris Feil | Published Dec 30, 2023

The German Actress All of Hollywood Is Buzzing About

BREAKOUT STAR

With stellar performances in two of the year’s best and buzziest films—“Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest”—Sandra Hüller is already being dubbed “Actress of the Year.”

Chris Feil | Published Sep 15, 2023

Every Actor Is a Director Now. They’re Just Not Good at It.

BEHIND THE CAMERA

Because of the Hollywood strikes, the starpower at the Toronto International Film Festival is owed to actors who are directing their own films—few of which, it turns out, are good.

Chris Feil | Published Sep 13, 2023

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