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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 first teaser trailer for Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice series, based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, is here.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Today, Netflix released the first teaser trailer for their upcoming six-part adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, written by bestselling author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton (Good Material) and directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jenny McCarthy, the entertainer now perhaps best known for claiming with no evidence that vaccines cause autism, also touts the benefits of nicotine for health.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
20 Feb. 2026
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Besides, this film makes no claims to do anything other than celebrate a legendary entertainer in full command of his powers.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor first became a tabloid character in the 1980s, he was best known for his prankster nature, naval service, and a few scandalous girlfriends.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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He’s known as a kind of technological monk, oscillating between prankster and doomsayer.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pop singer comedienne Sabrina Carpenter is the guest star, a most appropriate choice.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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So much so that the Canadian comedienne took to the podium to dedicate a speech to her former costar during his star ceremony.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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With the Wolf system, scouts watch entire game film rather than relying on highlight tapes and cutups.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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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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“Practical joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20joker. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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