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‘Game of Thrones:’ 3 Reasons the Final Season Destroyed Arya’s Character Arc

When ‘Game of Thrones’ ended, most fans had issues with how Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Brienne of Tarth, and Cersei and Jaime Lannister’s story arcs concluded. However, upon close inspection showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss ruined multiple characters, including Arya Stark. Her final moments went completely against her character development.

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‘Sunset Boulevard’: How Silent Film Star Gloria Swanson Failed to Make a Musical Adaptation

Sunset Boulevard is quintessential viewing for any film student. The film noir starred the aging silent film star Gloria Swanson playing an aging film star Norma Desmond, the film’s genius lies in the layers of real-life coincidences and commonalities that blur fiction and reality. The role would go on to define Swanson’s career.

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‘Nine Perfect Strangers’: See Some of Michael Shannon’s Lesser Known Roles

Michael Shannon is one of the most prolific character actors working in Hollywood today. His newest project, ‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ explores grief, trauma, and self-help at a wellness retreat run by Nicole Kidman. While Shannon plays his character nerdy and annoying with catchphrases and dad jokes, there is something lovely about him.

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‘The Power of the Dog’: Real Life Couple Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Reunite On-Screen

In season 2 of ‘Fargo,’ Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons played bumbling married murders Peggy and Ed Blumquist. Their chemistry together spurred their real life relationship. The couple is now playing another romantic pairing in Netflix’s ‘The Power of the Dog.’ Benedict Cumberbatch and Kodi Smit-McPhee also star in Jane Campion’s adaption of the book.

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Dan Stevens’ Next Role Will Be a German Speaking Robot

Dan Stevens has played every kind of romantic lead you can imagine. He’s played the poor lord falling in love with the lady of the house and the beast who has feelings for his captive. Now Stevens is about to be seen as a robot, made to be the perfect companion for a lonely woman.

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Matt Damon: ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ is Getting a Reboot. See Which TV Star is Taking Over

Matt Damon’s performance in 1999’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ is considered one of his best. The psychological thriller showed the world a different side to the Boston actor. Set in the 50s, the film follows the titular character as an American grifter hired by a wealthy father to bring his son home from Italy.

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Andrew Scott: From Hot Priest to Hot Grifter, Inside the Actor’s Role in ‘Ripley’

In 2019, Showtime announced that Andrew Scott would be playing Tom Ripley in the upcoming thriller series ‘Ripley.’ The show would be based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel series about the same character. Matt Damon originally played the role in 1999’s ‘The talented Mr. Ripley.” Showtimes version plans to go beyond the film’s plot.

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‘The White Lotus’: Where to Watch Jake Lacy Play a Nice Guy

For the many fans who were introduced to Jake Lacy in ‘The White Lotus,’ it could be surprising to know the actor is known for playing the “nice guy.” From his role on the last season of The Office, to Girls, Love The Coopers, and Miss Sloane, Lacy has played every variation of the archetype.

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Carrie Fisher Rewrote Some of Your Favorite Movies

She may be known for ‘Star Wars’ but Carrie Fisher’s impact behind the camera could be even greater than her impact in front of it. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Fisher made a majority of her income rewriting and altering scripts for major films and studios. She’s considered one of the best script doctors.

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‘The Wizard of Oz’: How Production Made the Twister that Dropped Judy Garland in Oz

‘The Wizard of Oz’ contains some of film’s most iconic moments. From Dorothy clicking her heels to the man behind the curtain, the film still continues to have a major impact of filmmaking and special effects. Once of the hardest effects to execute was also its most crucial: the tornado.

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‘Ted Lasso’: See Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Respond to Higgins’ Joke

In Nov. 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds confused the world by buying a low ranking Welsh football club. The Wrexham Association Football Club is the third oldest soccer team on earth. The actors purchased the club for about $2.75 million. Recently, the Apple TV+ comedy ‘Ted Lasso’ made fun of the odd purchase.

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Andy Samberg: Why the ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star Hates A Particular Talk Show Host’s Dog

Andy Samberg and Seth Meyers met while cast members on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ In the decade and a half since they left the show, Meyers went on to host ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ and Samberg stars on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ The two friends have always supported one another publicly except with one thing.

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‘Shang Chi’: Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel Could Make an Appearance in the Latest Marvel Movie

A new hero is set to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Sept. 3. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will follow the titular character as he is forced to return home and confront his father and his past. Independent film director Destin Daniel Cretton directs the film.

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‘Ted Lasso:’ Hannah Waddingham Says 1 Of Her Costars is a Musical Theater Queen

‘Ted Lasso’ obsessives will know that the show loves to make musical theater references. The show has also alluded to ‘West Side Story’ and ‘All That Jazz.’ Ted referenced ‘Oklahoma’ and ‘The King and I’ in one joke. In the season 1, Marcus Mumford even sings “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from ‘Carousel.’

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How Jennifer Coolidge is Changing Her Career with 3 Recent Performances Including ‘The White Lotus’

Jennifer Coolidge has made a career of playing the floozy bimbo, squeezing every laugh out of her performance. We saw her take the dog and “bend and snap” in Legally Blonde. She was Stifler’s mom in American Pie. Now the comedian is breaking out of typecasting with roles in ‘The White Lotus and ‘Swan Song.’

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Cecily Strong: Is the ‘Schmigadoon’ Star Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live?’

Cecily Strong made a name for herself playing over-the-top characters on Saturday Night Live. This past May, Strong ended her ninth season. After the 2021 finale, many fans and critics predicted Strong was one of five cast members leaving the show. Strong hasn’t made a public announcement about returning for the 47th season.

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‘Ted Lasso’: Creator Bill Lawrence Asked 1 Star of ‘Scrubs’ to Direct an Episode and Now He Is Nominated for an Emmy

Bill Lawrence has made a name for himself working on shows like ‘Spin City,’ ‘Scrubs,’ and ‘Cougar Town.’ As co-creator and executive producer of ‘Ted Lasso,’ Lawrence enlisted the help of a former ‘Scrubs’ star. The actor turned director made season 1 episode 2, entitled ‘Biscuits,’ and is now nominated for an Emmy.

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‘Ted Lasso’ Star Jason Sudeikis Is Related to an ’80s TV Icon

Jason Sudeikis is having a moment. In ‘Ted Lasso’ he plays the titular character, known for his positive attitude. The actor is the comedic frontrunner at this awards season. Sudeikis’ success must be hereditary as the performer spent his childhood summers visiting his famous uncle, who just so happens to have played a TV icon.

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Hannah Waddingham and Lena Headey Reunited to Talk ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Game of Thrones’

Hannah Waddingham and Lena Headey met on Game of Thrones. Playing enemies, their two characters were constantly at a religious divide that eventually ended with Headey’s Cersei walking around naked and Waddingham’s Septa Unella waterboarded. Fueled by jealousy and a thirst for power, their relationship pulled fans into seasons 5 and 6 of the show.

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‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham and Her ‘Game of Thrones’ Co-Star Hilariously Recall a Time When a Fan Thought They Were Dating

One of Game of Thrones’s most iconic duos was Cersei Lannister and Septa Unella. Playing enemies, their two characters were constantly at a religious divide, fueled by jealousy and judgement. From a naked walk of shame to a grueling waterboarding scene, the characters hated each other to the end.