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Power's Blind Spots Roil Westeros in House of the Dragon S3E5
entertainment1 day ago

Power's Blind Spots Roil Westeros in House of the Dragon S3E5

In House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5, the drama leans into political theater over dragonfire: Alicent is scapegoated by powerful men, Criston Cole spirals in misogyny as his army marches toward a doomed clash, Aemond roars back into action while Aegon plots a safer hideout with Tyland Lannister and Larys, Mysaria tests loyalties, and Daemon and Rhaenyra contend with a mutinous City Watch amid a brutal killings spree. An attempted escape by Alicent and Helaena ends with them trapped, highlighting the episode’s central theme that the real blind spots are the people who think they can master a world built on secrets and violence.

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#entertainment#hbo#house-of-the-dragon
Olivia Rodrigo Navigates the Third-Album Test with a Bittersweet Pivot
music1 month ago

Olivia Rodrigo Navigates the Third-Album Test with a Bittersweet Pivot

Vulture’s review frames Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love as a cohesive, ambitious third album that blends ’80s rock influence with her signature heartbreak storytelling. While it may not reach the heights of Sour or Guts, the record tightens her narrative focus, balances ballads and loud guitar takes, and marks a refined evolution in her pop-rock sound.

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#album-review#music#olivia-rodrigo
Connor Storrie Expands His Role in Criminal Minds: Evolution
entertainment1 month ago

Connor Storrie Expands His Role in Criminal Minds: Evolution

Connor Storrie’s performance as Lance Kingston on Criminal Minds: Evolution has grown from a single-episode appearance to a four-episode arc after his commanding screen presence impressed the cast and crew; showrunner Erica Messer says there’s a chance he could return, and his first episode, The Witching Hour, premieres June 11 on Paramount+.

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#connor-storrie#criminal-minds-evolution#entertainment
Ann Patchett’s Whistler Turns Sorrow Into Gentle Hope
books1 month ago

Ann Patchett’s Whistler Turns Sorrow Into Gentle Hope

Vulture’s Emma Alpern reviews Ann Patchett’s Whistler, praising its warmth and compassionate look at a fractured family as a beloved stepfather re-enters a middle-aged woman’s life; a tense reunion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art triggers memories of a 1972 car crash that ended a marriage, and while Patchett’s maudlin tendencies can feel indulgent, the review argues she handles that tenderness with humane grace.

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#ann-patchett#book-review#books
Cannes 2026 Signals a Turning Point as Hollywood Retreats
entertainment1 month ago

Cannes 2026 Signals a Turning Point as Hollywood Retreats

Vulture’s Alison Willmore argues Cannes 2026 marks a turning point for the festival as big-studio tentpoles pull back, leaving a leaner, more arthouse–leaning slate; even with boos for The Unknown and a generally underwhelming lineup, the festival still delivered standout performances and moments (like All of a Sudden and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma), highlighting cinema’s evolving economics and continued prestige amid industry turbulence.

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#alison-willmore#cannes-2026#cannes-film-festival
Taxi Driver Screenwriter Endures an AI Breakup
technology2 months ago

Taxi Driver Screenwriter Endures an AI Breakup

Paul Schrader revealed on Facebook that his AI chatbot girlfriend dumped him after he pressed her about her programming, a punchline to his long-running flirtation with AI. The piece notes Schrader’s past enthusiasm for AI’s idea-generation and his more cautious stance now, and it reminders readers that his wife Mary Beth Hurt died in March after 42 years of marriage. The story uses Schrader’s digital breakup to reflect on AI’s place in art and life, including his earlier musings about AI for film ideas and a potential Taxi Driver sequel idea.

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#ai#artificial-intelligence#paul-schrader
Weekend Watchlist: 13 Fresh Picks for Movies and TV
entertainment3 months ago

Weekend Watchlist: 13 Fresh Picks for Movies and TV

Vulture's 13-item weekend guide gathers a mix of new releases, returning favorites, and anniversary events across theaters and streaming. Highlights include a new horror-comedy, BTS documentary, Hannah Montana’s 20th-anniversary special, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 on Disney+, Sentimental Value on Hulu, and a Stand by Me 40th-anniversary theatrical re-release, with options on Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and in theaters.

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#entertainment#movies#streaming
Panahi Leads the Pack as 50 Films Make the 2026 Oscar Nominations Ranking
entertainment4 months ago

Panahi Leads the Pack as 50 Films Make the 2026 Oscar Nominations Ranking

Vulture ranks all 50 2026 Oscar-nominated features and shorts, highlighting a strong, diverse year with record nominations (Sinners with 16; One Battle After Another with 13) and crowning It Was Just an Accident by Jafar Panahi at No. 1 for its urgent, darkly funny take on collective justice. The piece blends praise and critique across a wide array of titles, noting surprises, flaws, and standout performances while delivering a definitive, opinionated ordering.

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#awards-season#entertainment#films
Duff Pushes Back on Toxic Mom Group Narrative
entertainment4 months ago

Duff Pushes Back on Toxic Mom Group Narrative

Hilary Duff appeared on Call Her Daddy to dispute Ashley French’s The Cut essay about a alleged ‘toxic mom’ group, saying the piece isn’t true and that she felt used by its timing. Duff noted she has several mom friend groups and that her friendships with Mandy Moore and Meghan Trainor remain strong, even as she addressed speculation that the piece referenced them.

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#ashley-french#call-her-daddy#entertainment
ER Tension Boils Over in The Pitt’s 11:00 a.m. Recap
television5 months ago

ER Tension Boils Over in The Pitt’s 11:00 a.m. Recap

In The Pitt season 2, episode 5, titled 11:00 a.m., Debbie’s suspected cellulitis spreads toward necrotizing fasciitis as she is wheeled into an ER trauma room. Robby takes the lead on her care with Langdon watching, while Debbie’s condition worsens and vitals dip—raising the stakes of the medical crisis and fueling the episode’s mix of high-stakes drama and complicated workplace romance. The recap highlights the tense medical moment and the rivalries/alliances among the doctors as the story hurtles toward a cliffhanger.

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#hbo-max#medical-drama#television
Park City's Final Curtain at Sundance 2026: Vulture's Live Beat
entertainment5 months ago

Park City's Final Curtain at Sundance 2026: Vulture's Live Beat

Vulture is live-on-the-ground at Sundance 2026—the festival’s 45th and final edition in Park City—as the industry braces for a 2027 move to Boulder and a post-Redford era. The coverage includes on-site portraits from The Vulture Spot, fireside chats with Vulture writers, and day-by-day buzz on buzzy new films, parties, and star moments that define this last Park City chapter.

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#entertainment#film-festival#park-city