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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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Advertisers typically either pre-release their Super Bowl ad in the days before the game or post a teaser that's aimed at getting viewers primed for their ad.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Another of one of the teasers shows the tortilla package reflected into the baby’s eye.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The comic actress was an Emmy Award winner and a beloved entertainer across generations.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lainey Wilson’s current status as an arena headliner, the reigning CMA entertainer of the year winner and Billboard charting hitmaker will be explored through a new Netflix documentary.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
28 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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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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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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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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