John David Washington kicked off the latest episode of The First Time with the story of his first time feeling starstruck: When he first met Morgan Freeman. “I had watched the movie Glory just a thousand times, plus and I had every line memorized,” Washington recalled. “I knew every character, …
Read More »John Oliver Examines Damage Done by Over-the-Top Police Raids on 'Last Week Tonight'
John Oliver explored the overzealous and overused tactic of police raids on Last Week Tonight Sunday, February 28th. In the segment — which began with a very worthwhile, if unrelated, digression into the short-lived TV musical Cop Rock — Oliver traced the rise of police raids back to the War …
Read More »Watch Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, Wesley Snipes Revive 'Soul Glo' for 'Coming 2 America'
Coming 2 America stars Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, Wesley Snipes, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy and KiKi Layne reenact the original comedy’s “Soul Glo” ad in this bonus clip ahead of the film’s global premiere March 5th on Amazon Prime Video. In Coming to America, Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem vied for …
Read More »'Murder Among the Mormons' Investigates SLC Bombing: Watch the Trailer
Netflix has released the trailer for Murder Among the Mormons, a new documentary series that investigates the 1985 pipe bombing at Salt Lake City’s LDS Church, which killed two people and severely injured another. The three-part series explores the history of the Mormon community in Utah and the role that the …
Read More »'Nomadland:' How to Watch Frances McDormand and Chloé Zhao's New Film on Hulu for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. “No, I’m not homeless. I’m just houseless. Not the same thing, right?” says Academy Award-winner Frances McDormand as Fern, in the trailer for Chloé Zhao‘s new, award-winning film …
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Outside the Wire Drone pilot Lt. Harp (Damson Idris) has new orders: report to Captain Leo (Anthony Mackie) in a deadly militarized zone. “You must’ve really messed up if they sent you to Leo,” a fellow serviceman tells Harp once he arrives. However, Harp learns his new placement isn’t necessarilya …
Read More »Marion Ramsey, Officer Hooks of 'Police Academy,' Dead at 73
Marion Ramsey, best known for her role as the soft-spoken, demure Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, died on Thursday at her home in Los Angeles, as Variety reports. She was 73. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but a rep from Ramsey’s management agency …
Read More »Chris Rock Announces 'Total Blackout' Extended Cut of 'Tamborine' Special
Chris Rock has announced a “remix” of his 2018 Netflix comedy special, Tamborine. The new version, titled Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut, was announced on Monday with a promo video and will be made available on January 12th only on Netflix. In the preview clip, Rock teased some …
Read More »'Guardians of the Galaxy' Director on Pence's Space Force Name: 'Can We Sue This Dork?'
Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday that members of the Space Force — the Trump administration’s oft-criticized celestial addition to the military — would henceforth be known as “Guardians.” Having already infringed on the Star Trek brand for the Space Force logo, the name Guardians also treads on another popular …
Read More »'Silence of the Lambs' Sequel 'Clarice' Releases First Teaser
CBS has released the first teaser trailer for Clarice, a new series that acts as a sequel to the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs. It premieres February 11th, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. ET. The show, which stars Rebecca Breeds in the titular role made famous by Jodie Foster, takes place …
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