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Netflix’s critically-acclaimed investigative seriesDirty Money, from Academy Award-winning filmmakerAlex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions, returns for a second season on March 11th. The first trailer for Season 2 follows below, along with a lengthy and detailed list of episodes. Dirty Moneyprovides an up-close and personal view into untold stories of scandal, financial malfeasance, and corruption in the world of business. This season offers a look insideJared Kushner’s real estate empire, the Wells Fargo banking scandal, and Malaysia’s 1MDB corruption case....

From first-time feature writer/directorBo Burnham, the indie comedyEighth Gradefollows awkward 13-year-old Kayla (in a truly terrific performance and one of the year’s best fromElsie Fisher), as she just tries to make it through her last week of middle school before beginning a new life in high school. The painfully honest look at contemporary suburban adolescence shows that, although there have been no major catastrophes in Kayla’s life, being ignored and overlooked can still be disastrous when you just want someone to see and hear you....

Blumhouse has optioned the upcoming autobiography by former CongresswomanKatie Hillto adapt as a streaming feature, and Blumhouse favoriteElisabeth Mosshas signed on to star as the controversial politician. As reported byVariety, Blumhouse TV scooped up the rights to Hill’s bookShe Will Rise: Becoming a Warrior in the Battle for True Equality, withMichael Seitzman(NorthCountry) attached to write the screenplay.. Hill was an exciting rising star in politics until she was forced to resign after admitting to having an inappropriate relationship with a 22-year-old campaign staffer (the relationship was considered an ethics violation)....

The best TV reboots are the ones that build on what fans loved about the original while also evolving in a way that makes them feel new and of-the-moment, and the Peacock return ofSaved by the Belldoes just that. Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) is now the California governor who decides to send students from underfunded schools to mix and mingle with the privileged students of Bayside. That dose of reality is not only a handful for the teenagers, including his own son (MitchellHoog), but also Principal Toddman (John Michael Higgins), athletic director A....

Over-performing is the name of the game at the Friday Box Office this weekend, with old and new releases alike set to exceed expectations with their weekly tally. At the front of the Friday pack is the surprise early winner, Broken Lizard’sSuper Troopers 2, which exceeded predictions to arrive ahead ofA Quiet Placethe newAmy SchumercomedyI Feel Pretty. The nostalgia-friendly comedy was perfectly timed to arrive on in theaters on 4/20 among limited competition, and earned an impressive $7....

If you spend enough time in the theater, you’re bound to pick up a few superstitions. “Break a leg,” always keep the Ghost Light burning, and it’s “The Scottish Play” not Macbeth, thank you very much. If you fail to honor the traditions, you’re show might just go to shit… or worse. Such is the set up for the new dark comedyGhost Light, which finds a troupe of theater actors besieged by “witches, ghosts and murder-mayhem” after an actor decides the superstitions are just a bunch of baloney....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Ghosts Season 2. Ghostson CBS — a reimagining of the UK version of the same name — promises laughs, fun, and endearing relationships with the packed (and wonderful) cast. Following Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) as they pack up their New York lives and move to the Woodstone manor that Sam has just inherited from a family member she didn’t realize was still alive, they arrive with plans to restore the home and turn it into a beautiful bed and breakfast....

Editor’s Note: The following article contains Avatar: The Way of Water spoilers.With the long-belated sequelAvatar: The Way of Water, directorJames Camerondelivers a follow-up that exceeds almost all expectations, particularly with stunning visuals and a vibrant world with detail that is second to none. It’s a sequel that will absolutely please fans of the original, but for those not a fan of the original’s story,Avatar:The Way of Watermight not win you over....

Before the genre of horror broadened and evolved to what it is today, its pre-cursor was breaking boundaries and subverting expectations within film and literature. So,gothic horror holds a special place within the genreand there are many films that aim to re-capture that initial magic. However, due to the strict tropes and atmosphere that the sub-genre demands, it’s not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea and sometimes can be intimidating to get into....

Spoilers forAvengers: Infinity Warfollow below. WhenGuardians of the Galaxyfirst hit theaters, fans were delighted by the new character of Groot, who only spoke the same three words over and over again: “I am Groot.” But writer/directorJames Gunnwas quick to point out that not only does Groot have his own language (that Rocket Raccoon clearly understood), but when he writes the scripts for theGuardiansmovies, he translates Grootspeak into actual lines. The same was true ofAvengers: Infinity War, in which Groot had an admittedly small but vital role....

With directorJonathan Levine’sLong Shotopening this weekend in theaters, I recently sat down withJune Diane Raphaelto talk about making the extremely funny comedy. During the interview, she talked about what it was like being on set with so many people, always being encouraged to improvise, deleted scenes, and more.In addition, she talked about voicing the character Devin on one of my favorite shows:Big Mouth. If you haven’t seen the greattrailers forLong Shot, the film is written byLiz Hannah(The Post) andDan Sterling(The Office) and follows the unlikely romance between a hard-hitting political journalist (Seth Rogen) and his first crush (Charlize Theron), who now happens to be the current U....

TheJohn & Kate Plus 8stars are back in the spotlight and things are looking extremely toxic.Kate Gosselinis opening up about the ugly side of her divorce from ex-husband,Jon Gosselin,and how that has affected her relationship with two of their eight kids. A source close to the formerreality starhas confirmed toIn Touch WeeklyKate thinks her ex-husband has influenced her children Colin and Hannah Gosselin to dislike her. The insider also revealed that the two children have no relationship with their mother, and she believes that there’s no chance of reconciliation between them anytime soon....

One of the best things aboutThe Big Sickis about howKumail Nanjianitells his immigrant story as an adult. He’s someone who has assimilated into America, but also has parents with a strong connection to their home country, and he’s a bit torn between the two. He, along with co-writer/wifeEmily V. Gordon, took that story and found a way to make it relatable to everyone, and now they’re turning their attention to the anthology series format....