The third (and perhaps final) season of Ted Lasso concluded this past Tuesday on Apple TV+. It continues the story of American football coach Ted Lasso, who is hired to coach a Premier League soccer team in England. The series has drawn consistent raves throughout its run, though this latest season has drawn a more mixed reception. Is the criticism warranted, or is it a case of too much of a good thing?
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The fourth and final season of Succession aired on HBO this spring, with its series finale dropping on Sunday night. It culminates the story of the Roy family, who owns the ATN news dynasty, and the power conflict over who will take control of the company in the aftermath of Logan’s death. The series has drawn overwhelming praise over its four seasons, with many wondering how showrunner Jesse Armstrong would choose to end the show. Did the series stick the landing, or leave anything left to be desired?
**SPOILERS AHEAD!**
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The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival just closed its doors, with a new slate of films vying for awards consideration late this year! Which film walked away with the Palme d’Or? What were the most critically-acclaimed films of the fest? Let’s talk movies!
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BlackBerry (2023) is a corporate drama film from Canadian writer-director Matt Johnson. It stars Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton as the co-CEO’s of tech giant BlackBerry – one a tech nerd, the other a cutthroat businessman – as they navigate the company through its rise and eventual downfall. The film debuted in competition at this year’s Berlin Film Festival ahead of its North American theatrical release. Why have critics been heaping praise upon this film?
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Air (2023) is a sports biopic drama from director Ben Affleck and writer Alex Convery. It stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker and more in the true story of how Nike signed rookie sensation Michael Jordan and launched the revolutionary sneaker brand Air Jordan. The film debuted at the South by Southwest Film Festival and released theatrically last month, ahead of its Prime Video streaming release this Friday. Is it a return to form for Affleck and Damon, or yet another disappointment?
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