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This new film is a very black comedy that is also a heist story with some bloody violence, along with a bit of knockabout slapstick and a theme of family bonds.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Studio 100 will have a teaser trailer to show buyers on the ground in Berlin.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Watch the teaser trailer below.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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After all Ackmann’s research and many interviews, what one quality defined the entertainer?—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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President Abraham Lincoln wore cravats, as did Hollywood actor Cary Grant and the extravagant entertainer Liberace.—
Kristina Kukolja,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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But how exactly did Paul transition his brand from controversial YouTube prankster to professional boxer?—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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And Belushi, who is nothing short of a revelation in Stewart’s feature directing debut, would adjust his register, finding the sadness drowning in a sea of booze and revealing the struggling family man hiding behind the prankster persona.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Jessica Parker praises 'inspiration' Carol Burnett Legendary comedienne Burnett was in the audience, and Parker, 60, thanked her for both her artistic contributions as well as her life-changing impact on the star's family.—
Ema Sasic,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Canadian comedienne has been a regular in Christopher Guest comedies, including Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), and A Mighty Wind (2003).—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Dec. 2025
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You and Ricci, the two biggest cutups in San Antonio radio.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
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There is a video cutup that has frequented social media over the last year featuring all of Edwards’ missed shots at the end of close games.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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