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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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The teaser does not capture Carmela’s reply.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fans got a glimpse of Jaafar in the role during the November 2025 teaser trailer, which showed the first footage of the young star replicating his uncle's iconic choreography.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The teaser features the nephew of the late superstar entertainer recreating dance moves on stage or from memorable rock videos.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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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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While a respected singer, songwriter and comedienne who regularly appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, many know her as Johnny Cash's wife and collaborator.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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Many coaches and players start with a series of film cutups that show leaguewide explosive plays (pass plays of 20-plus yards; run plays of 10- or 12-plus yards) and then their next opponent’s.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Practical joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20joker. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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