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HBO's DTF St. Louis Turns an Erotic Thriller Into a Deadpan Laugh Riot
tv1 month ago

HBO's DTF St. Louis Turns an Erotic Thriller Into a Deadpan Laugh Riot

HBO’s limited series DTF St. Louis, created and directed by Steven Conrad, uses a bland Midwestern backdrop and deadpan humor to spin an erotic thriller into a sly, character-driven mystery. Jason Bateman plays a blandly sinister on-air weatherman, David Harbour is a bashful friend, and Linda Cardellini grounds the trio as an opaque wife, with nonlinear flashbacks and frank talk about sex driving the humor. While the premise may be a tough sell for some, the precise tone, strong cast, and a murder-mystery framework suggest the show could reach a wider HBO audience, premiering March 1 with episodes airing Sundays.

via variety.com|
#david-harbour#hbo#jason-bateman
Midlife Desperation Sparks a Murder Mystery in HBO's DTF St. Louis
entertainment1 month ago

Midlife Desperation Sparks a Murder Mystery in HBO's DTF St. Louis

HBO's DTF St. Louis blends a suburban murder mystery with a middle‑age love triangle, anchored by David Harbour, Jason Bateman and Linda Cardellini. Created by Harbour and Steve Conrad, the series follows an ASL interpreter whose life unravels as a provocative hookup app pulls his world into danger, with non‑linear timelines and dark humor tracking a summer of mistakes, ambition, and consequences. It premieres March 1, 2026 on HBO/HBO Max in the U.S. and Crave in Canada.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#david-harbour#entertainment#hbo
HBO's DTF St. Louis Promises Twists in a Genre-Bending Premiere
entertainment1 month ago

HBO's DTF St. Louis Promises Twists in a Genre-Bending Premiere

At the LA premiere, Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, and David Harbour describe HBO's DTF St. Louis as a genre-bending dark comedy about a married weatherman, his new attraction Carol, and her husband Floyd, whose lives collide via the ‘DTF St. Louis’ app. The show, developed by Steven Conrad and reworked from earlier concepts, uses twists and intimate moments to explore longing and vulnerability, with the premiere airing March 1 on HBO and new episodes dropping weekly through April 12.

via IndieWire|
#david-harbour#dtf-st-louis#entertainment
Desire, Secrets, and a Whodunit: HBO's DTF St. Louis
television1 month ago

Desire, Secrets, and a Whodunit: HBO's DTF St. Louis

IndieWire lauds HBO's seven-episode limited series DTF St. Louis as a funny, sharp murder mystery that doubles as a intimate character study of suburban desire. The show follows Clark (Bateman) and Floyd (Harbour) whose flirtation with a risqué dating app spirals into a murder investigation led by Det. Jodie Plumb and Det. Homer, exposing hidden selves and shifting perspectives. With Bateman delivering a nuanced, ambiguous lead, Harbour’s charm, Cardellini’s restraint, and Steven Conrad’s deft direction, the series blends humor, sex-therapy themes, and moral ambiguity into a stylish, emotionally honest thriller. Premieres March 1 on HBO, with new episodes weekly through April 12.

via IndieWire|
#david-harbour#dtf-st-louis#hbo
Jason Bateman’s Comeback Playbook: Teen Idol to Ozark, SmartLess, and Netflix Powerhouse
entertainment1 month ago

Jason Bateman’s Comeback Playbook: Teen Idol to Ozark, SmartLess, and Netflix Powerhouse

Jason Bateman recounts his five-decade rise from child actor to Arrested Development breakout, Ozark breakout, and now a production and media mogul with Aggregate Films, a $100 million SmartLess podcast venture (backed by a nine-figure SiriusXM deal), and a growing Netflix slate. He emphasizes sobriety, discipline, and choosing projects for longevity over superstardom, while balancing family life and building a diversified career beyond acting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#arrested-development#entertainment#jason-bateman
SmartLess Host Faces Backlash Over Bateman’s Question About Charli XCX’s Family Plans
entertainment2 months ago

SmartLess Host Faces Backlash Over Bateman’s Question About Charli XCX’s Family Plans

SmartLess drew online criticism after Jason Bateman asked Charli XCX if she wanted to have children; she said she doesn’t want kids, and some fans accused Bateman of pressuring a guest or not researching the guest, while others defended the show’s spontaneous interview format and noted it’s part of the program’s broader style.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#backlash#charli-xcx#childfree
film-review1 year ago

Taron Egerton Stars in Netflix's Tense Christmas Thriller 'Carry-On'

"Carry-On" is a Netflix action thriller starring Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent caught in a "Die Hard"-style plot on Christmas Eve at LAX. The film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, features Jason Bateman as a villain manipulating Ethan to smuggle a nerve agent. Despite its implausible plot and numerous clichés, the movie offers entertaining action sequences and a chance for Egerton to shine as an action star. Bateman's performance adds a unique charm to the otherwise predictable storyline.

via Variety|
#action-thriller#christmas#film-review
movie-review1 year ago

Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman Shine in Netflix's Thrilling 'Carry-On'

"Carry-On," a Netflix thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, stars Taron Egerton as a TSA agent blackmailed by a mysterious figure, played by Jason Bateman, to smuggle a dangerous package through LAX on Christmas Eve. The film, reminiscent of "Eagle Eye" and "Phone Booth," explores themes of surveillance and privacy, with Egerton and Bateman delivering strong performances. While the main plot is gripping, a subplot involving a police investigation feels underdeveloped.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#airport#jason-bateman#movie-review
entertainment1 year ago

Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman Shine in Netflix's Tense Thriller 'Carry-On'

Netflix's 'Carry-On,' directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, is a tense holiday thriller set in LAX, featuring Taron Egerton as a TSA agent caught in a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious traveler played by Jason Bateman. The film, reminiscent of action classics like 'Die Hard,' involves a ticking time-bomb scenario on Christmas Eve, with Egerton's character forced to comply with the traveler's demands to protect his pregnant girlfriend. The movie combines suspense with human elements, supported by a strong cast and high-paced editing.

via Deadline|
#christmas#entertainment#jason-bateman