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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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A Priest’s Raging Erection Is the Comedy Moment of the Year

HARD LAUGHS

In “Misericordia,” the clergyman’s arousal is actually profound, too.

Chris Feil | Published Mar 25, 2025

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

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