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Cinema Royale
by Travis Hopson
The official podcast of film critic Travis Hopson of the Punch Drunk Critics, delivering movie reviews and special guests!
Episodes
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THE SOCIAL RECKONING Review: Does Aaron Sorkin's sequel measure up to THE SOCIAL NETWORK?
Film critics Travis Hopson and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray review Aaron Sorkin's THE SOCIAL RECKONING, and whether it lives up to what he and David Fincher did with THE SOCIAL NETWORK! Follows Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, who enlisted the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal...
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DIGGER Review: Did Tom Cruise Dig Himself Into A Hole He Can't Get Out Of?
Film critics Travis Hopson and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray review Alejandro Inarritu's wildly ambitious, but also deeply polarizing satire DIGGER starring Tom Cruise in a performance like you've never seen. The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's...
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John Cho finally plays the villain in YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER
John Cho joins Travis Hopson to talk about his villain role in YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER, an action flick in which he goes toe-to-toe with Oscar winner Mahershala Ali! Follows Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, who embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children after his…
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Scream Queens Jessica Rothe and Kiana Madeira Talk BEWARE BOIÚNA and Giant Killer Snakes
Travis Hopson is joined by Scream Queens Jessica Rothe and Kiana Madeira to talk about BEWARE BOIÚNA, the best killer snake movie...ever? A team of doctors embark on a local mission in the Amazon rain forest, but it soon becomes clear that not everybody - or everything - is happy to see them.…
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Jay Baruchel and Michael Dowse Talk Breakout Daredevil Biopic THE STUNT DRIVER
Travis Hopson is joined by Jay Baruchel and Michael Dowse to talk about their TIFF breakout, THE STUNT DRIVER, about Canadian daredevil Ken Carter! In the 1970s, stuntman Ken Carter, known as "The Mad Canadian" due to his daredevil stunts, plans to drive a rocket car across the Saint-Laurent…
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TIFF 2026 Recap: La Bola Negra, Wild Horse Nine, Zack Snyder's The Last Photograph, & More
Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray are back from the Toronto International Film Festival, and it's time to recap the bests of the fest! Will People's Choice winner LA BOLA NEGRA finally earn Netflix the Best Picture Oscar it has been seeking for years? Will I Play Rocky be a box office hit that…
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RESIDENT EVIL Review: Zach Cregger Delivers the Best Video Game Movie...Ever?
Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray review Zach Cregger's RESIDENT EVIL! Is it the best video game movie ever? Can Sony resist turning it into a franchise? RESIDENT EVIL is in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: /...
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ONSLAUGHT Review: Does Adam Wingard's Action Flick Hit The Mark?
Travis Hopson and Justin Esquivel of Epic Film Guys have something to say about Adam Wingard's return to gritty action thrillers, ONSLAUGHT, starring Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens! Beware of spoilers! We get into everything! Check out Justin and Epic Film Guys here! / @epicfilmguys All of this and...
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THE DOG STARS Review: How Long Until The Director's Cut, Ridley?
Travis Hopson and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray review Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic survival thriller THE DOG STARS starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, and Guy Pearce! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: /...
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Annabelle Wallis Talks MUTINY and Fighting Alongside Jason Statham
Travis Hopson talks with Annabelle Wallis about fighting alongside Jason Statham in MUTINY, open in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmovies...
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Noomi Rapace, Agnieszka Smoczynska, And Andrzej Konopka Talk HOT SPOT, AI, '80s Vibes, And More
Travis Hopson talks with Noomi Rapace, Agnieszka Smoczynska, And Andrzej Konopka about the trippy sci-fi film HOT SPOT, in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on...
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Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy Got To Be Kids Again in THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE
Travis Hopson talks with Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy about the fun they had shooting THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE, open in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on...
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Adam Demos Talks SPA WEEKEND and Being Center Of Attention In the Raunchy Female Comedy
Travis Hopson talks with Adam Demos about his start in acting, and his comedic role in SPA WEEKEND, sharing the screen with Leslie Mann, Anna Faris, Isla Fisher, and Michelle Buteau. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: /...
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Anna Faris, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Leslie Mann talk SPA WEEKEND, Goat Yoga, Female Comedy
Travis Hopson sits down with SPA WEEKEND stars Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, and Michelle Buteau to talk about their raunchy comedy, making more movies for women, goat yoga mishaps, and more! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics…
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THE END OF OAK STREET Review: The Best Dinosaur Movie since Jurassic Park?
Film critic Travis Hopson is joined by William Goodman (GQ, Men's Health, The Wrap) to review David Robert Mitchell's dinosaur thriller THE END OF OAK STREET, starring Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway! Is it the best dinosaur movie since JURASSIC PARK? All of this and more can be found at...
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COOKIE QUEENS Director Reveals Meghan Markle's Contribution To The Acclaimed Documentary
Travis Hopson talks with COOKIE QUEENS director Alysa Nahmias about her acclaimed Girl Scout Cookie doc, and how Meghan Markle became a key part of it. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch...
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Hannah Einbinder Talks Sexual Awakening And "Little Death" in TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA
Travis Hopson talks with TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA star Hannah Einbinder about Jane Schoenbrun's queer horror, transphobia in the slasher genre, sexual awakenings, and more. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: /...
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Eli Roth On The Sweet Extreme Violence Of ICE CREAM MAN
Travis Hopson talks with horror director Eli Roth about his return to extreme gore with ICE CREAM MAN, opening in theaters on August 7th! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics…
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Marvel Casts Samara Weaving As Emma Frost In X-MEN!
SPOILER ALERT For SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!!! Travis Hopson is joined by Sherin Nicole of RIOTUS to talk about the hot news that Marvel Studios has cast Samara Weaving to play Emma Frost in its live-action X-MEN movie! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to...
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Gregg Araki Talks I WANT YOU SEX, Gen Z Fears, Queer Cinema, And Making A Modern Sex Comedy
Travis Hopson talks with trailblazing filmmaker Gregg Araki about his thoughts on queer cinema, Gen Z fears, and his new sex comedy, I WANT YOUR SEX, starring Cooper Hoffman and Olivia Wilde! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on...
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Kathryn Newton and Jeff Wadlow Take A Deep Dive Into Shark Thriller THE DEVIL'S MOUTH
Travis Hopson talks with Kathryn Newton and director Jeff Wadlow about shark thriller THE DEVIL'S MOUTH, streaming now on Prime Video! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on...
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Movie Review!
Travis Hopson and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray review SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting...
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Andre Holland, Wendell Pierece, Sheldon Candis Talk Boxing Drama THEY FIGHT
Travis Hopson talks with André Holland, Wendell Pierce, and director Sheldon Candis about boxing drama THEY FIGHT, based on a true story set in Washington, DC. Based on the 2018 documentary of the same name, They Fight is a boxing drama about Walt Manigan, a reformed ex-con determined to...
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Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY: Is Nolan's Massive Epic His Best Film Yet?
Film critics Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray review the biggest movie of the summer, Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: /…
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Mackenzie Foy Talks THE ISOLATE THIEF, Starring In Her First Western, And Working with Sean Bean
Travis Hopson talks with Mackenzie Foy, star of the new Western thriller THE ISOLATE THIEF, about her first Western, shooting off guns for the first time, and starring alongside Sean Bean! THE ISOLATE THIEF is in theaters July 10th. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!...
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MOANA Review: Gorgeous, Faithful Remake Is A Voyage On Par With The Original
Film critic Travis Hopson reviews Disney's MOANA reimagining and comments on the reactions from other critics. Disney's MOANA is in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk...
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SUPERGIRL Was Failed By James Gunn And DC Studios, Here's How!
SUPERGIRL bombed at the box office, but it's not a terrible movie. It was hamstrung by poor decisions from James Gunn and DC Studios. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on...
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LEVITICUS director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird on the rise of queer horror
Travis Hopson speaks with LEVITICUS director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird about their acclaimed horror, both a key entry in the queer horror genre and a passionate teen romance! LEVITICUS is open in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to...
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Scott Eastwood and Rod Lurie Talk LUCKY STRIKE, Unsung Heroes, and Enduring The Suck
Travis Hopson talks with Scott Eastwood and director Rod Lurie about LUCKY STRIKE, the WWII film that is their second collaboration after THE OUTPOST. Inspired by true events, Lucky Strike tells the story of one soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the last major German offensive during…
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SUPERGIRL Review: Milly Alcock Soars, But This DCU Film Could Use A Mightier Punch
Travis Hopson reviews SUPERGIRL starring Milly Alcock, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa, and Matthias Schoenaerts! SUPERGIRL is in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on...
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THE FURIOUS Is The Best Action Movie Since THE RAID! Here's Why!!
Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray of Joblo.com have been going nuts over THE FURIOUS since TIFF, and now they're hyping it up once again ahead of its release. Here's why it's the best action movie since THE RAID! After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he...
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Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY Review!
Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray of Joblo.com review Steven Spielberg's latest, DISCLOSURE DAY, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth! If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to seven billion...
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THE FURIOUS Director Kenji Tanigaki On Creating The Ultimate Hong Kong Action Flick
Travis Hopson speaks with director Kenji Tanigaki of the incredible martial arts flick THE FURIOUS, about his goal of creating the ultimate Hong Kong action movie! THE FURIOUS opens in theaters June 12th. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk...
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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE IS....AWESOME!?!?!?
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is...awesome??? That's right! On the latest episode of Cinema Royale, Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray of Joblo.com praise the new MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE with Nicholas Galitzine, Idris Elba, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie! We also talk about our favorite He-Man...
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Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu Talk Virtuoso Crime Thriller TUNER
Travis Hopson talks with TUNER stars Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu about Daniel Roher's virtuoso crime thriller! In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention...
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THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Review!
Travis Hopson reviews THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White! The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have...
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IS GOD IS Review: Bold, Brazen Revenge Epic Is Driven With Fiery Purpose
Travis Hopson reviews IS GOD IS starring Mallori Johnson, Kara Young, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox, Janelle Monae, Erika Alexander, and Mykelti Williamson! In Is God Is, two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary...
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OBSESSION Review: An Instant Horror Classic Where Wish Fulfillment Goes Nightmarishly Wrong
Travis Hopson reviews Curry Barker's OBSESSION! After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. OBSESSION is in theaters now. All of...
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Paul Dano On The Challenge Of Playing Putin's Puppet Master In THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN
Travis Hopson talks with Paul Dano about his role as Vladimir Putin's puppet master in Olivier Assayas' THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN! In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) to reshape life behind...
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MORTAL KOMBAT II Review! Better Characters, Bloodier Action, More Fatalities, A Superior Sequel
Travis Hopson reviews MORTAL KOMBAT II starring Karl Urban, Lodi Lin, Jessica McNamee, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Mehcad Brooks, Josh Lawson, and more! MORTAL KOMBAT II opens in theaters on May 8th. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics…
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Review: Meryl Streep And Anne Hathaway Return For Chic Sequel
Travis Hopson reviews THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt! THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow...
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MICHAEL Review: Jaafar Jackson Moonwalks Past Biopic Cliches In Electrifying Crowd-Pleaser
Travis Hopson reviews MICHAEL, Antoine Fuqua's biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson! MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond…
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Molly Belle Wright Talks Road Drama OMAHA, Being A Big Sis, Sharing The Screen With John Magaro
Travis Hopson talks with OMAHA star Molly Belle Wright about her breakout role in the devastating road trip drama opposite John Magaro! SYNOPSIS: A father conceals the truth about his family’s seemingly spontaneous road trip across the American West. OMAHA is in New York theaters now, nationwide…
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Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou Talk THRASH
Travis Hopson is joined by THRASH stars Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou to talk to about Netflix's category 5 shark thriller! THRASH is streaming now on Netflix! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: /...
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FACES OF DEATH Review: Shock Horror Is Given New Life As A Dark Riff On Our Fascination With Murder
Travis Hopson reviews the revival of '70s shock horror FACES OF DEATH starring Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery! SYNOPSIS: In FACES OF DEATH, the exploration of the original film’s infamous “is it real or not?” conceit continues as a woman (Ferreira) working as a content moderator for a major...
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Riz Ahmed On His Passionate Approach To HAMLET
ravis Hopson talks with Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Riz Ahmed about his passionate take on Shakespeare's HAMLET, set within London's South Asian community. The film opens is in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on...
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THE DRAMA Review: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Shine In Shallow, Entertaining, Edgy Rom-Com
Travis Hopson reviews THE DRAMA, the controversial rom-com starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson! THE DRAMA is open in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on...
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THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE Review! Nintendo's Cinematic Universe Explodes
Travis Hopson reviews THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE featuring Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brie Larson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jack Black, Benny Safdie, and Glen Powell! THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE is in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!...
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Talkin' PRETTY LETHAL, THEY WILL KILL YOU, And MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE
It's been way too long since I've chatted with my homie, Chris Bumbray of Joblo.com, and this was the perfect week for it with three action heavy flicks worth checking out. We talk about the ballerina action flick PRETTY LETHAL starring Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, and Uma Thurman; Hulu's MIKE &...
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SHE DANCES Interview: Steve Zahn And Audrey Talk About Making Movies Together As Father And Daughter
Travis Hopson talks with Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey Zahn about the father/daughter dramedy they made together, SHE DANCES! Forced to reconnect on the road to her final dance competition, a father and daughter must confront their fractured relationship. As they navigate a shared tragedy…
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