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Posts by Lisa Weidenfeld

Philomena Cunk Returns! Diane Morgan’s Beloved Idiot Heads to the Movies With ‘Cunk on Cinema’ for BBC, Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan's comic creation Philomena Cunk will examine the world's love affair with movies in new series Cunk of Cinema

Simply the best news I've heard this week variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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‘Neighbors’ offers a queasy look at a kind of conflict that lands a little too close to home - The Boston Globe The HBO docuseries doesn't offer enough depth to its own stories, but it'll make you think about your relationships with your own neighbors.

When @mashanahan.bsky.social says he's got an idea about the HBO show "Neighbors," you know that's good reading www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/06/a...

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Louis C.K.’s Netflix return is a perfect fit for these shameless times - The Boston Globe The streamer announced that C.K. would headline the Hollywood Bowl and release a new special with them.

Don't miss @chrisvognar.bsky.social with a very sharp headline on the Louis CK Netflix news www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/06/a...

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In ‘Nothing to See Here: Watts,’ those affected by gang violence filmed their own documentary - The Boston Globe The film screens at the Coolidge Corner Theater on Tuesday night.

Here's @odienator.bsky.social on the documentary "Nothing to See Here: Watts," which screens at @thecoolidge.bsky.social on Tuesday www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/06/a...

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This week’s TV: Elizabeth Banks in ‘The Miniature Wife,’ the return of ‘Euphoria,’ and more - The Boston Globe Plus, "Schitt's Creek" star Dan Levy debuts a new show.

Some good tv to watch this week if you're on the hunt for something new www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/06/a...

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These are so cool

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A new PBS doc explores how politicians use race to make Americans ‘White with Fear’ - The Boston Globe Steve Bannon, Hillary Clinton, and more weigh in on the tactic of using race-based fear to get votes.

“Trump turns the dog whistle into a train whistle”: The new doc White With Fear looks at the shameful history of racial fearmongering in American politics, and how the current administration increasingly says the quiet part out loud.

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Well also be doing a live blog on the Globe's website all evening with Odie's usual astute commentary and the great Chris Muther weighing in on red carpet style if you're eager for more Academy Awards coverage. Please, join me in ten straight hours of screen time!

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A spread from the Boston Globe's Sunday 3/15 Arts section showing Odie Henderson's Oscar predictions and a sample ballot. It looks great.

A spread from the Boston Globe's Sunday 3/15 Arts section showing Odie Henderson's Oscar predictions and a sample ballot. It looks great.

Going to be doing a lot of Oscar coverage tonight alongside @odienator.bsky.social and the Living Arts team, but wanted to give a shoutout to our designer Ally Rzesa for making our print package look so great. There's still time to pick up a Sunday @bostonglobe.com if you want your own ballot!

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Why are so many pop culture characters named Kevin? - The Boston Globe Once you start looking for Kevins in movies and television, you see them everywhere.

I've had this theory for years and have finally given voice to it www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/10/a...

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Of course! It's a rare store that lets me buy a book about science fiction art AND a popcorn bag for my cats to play in

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Having read and enjoyed Matt for years, this is really terrible news. But I did partake in some retail therapy at his bookstore, which is also a great reminder of how much incredible film and tv criticism is out there if you want to find it

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BSO declines to renew Andris Nelsons’s contract - The Boston Globe Music director will depart after 2027 Tanglewood season.

breaking news

www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/06/a...

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Praying for that fool: ‘Boyz N the Hood’ turns 35 - The Boston Globe Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated masterpiece.

A really fantastic and personal piece by @odienator.bsky.social about BOYZ N THE HOOD.

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Listen to twenty seconds of jazzy music! You'll survive!

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You don’t need the 20 seconds you gain by skipping the credits sequence - The Boston Globe Rewatching "30 Rock" is a good exercise in reminding yourself that the credits help get you in the mood for the show.

I know I'm not the first to say it, but www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/10/a...

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I truly cannot imagine a more joyful thing happening than to have this song sung to you about your life and work!

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Need someone to interview Laura Dern about what it was like to experience this live

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This is magnificent

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Blurbed by no less than Groucho Marx! This looks great, thank you

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How about a Bossypants rec?

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The accent she invented for this role deserves its own award

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Greg Davies and Alex Horne on taking ‘Taskmaster’ on the road and who their most enthusiastic contestant was - The Boston Globe The cohosts bring a live version of the show to the Wilbur on Jan. 17.

I interviewed the Taskmaster guys, and it was almost impossible not to use the name Little Alex Horne. But I did ask them about it www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/08/a...

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Better swag, longer theater runs, and more New Year’s resolutions for Hollywood in 2026 - The Boston Globe It’s a new year, and Globe film critic Odie Henderson has a few requests for the movies.

Happy New Year (I hope)!

Have you made your New Year's resolutions? I've made some myself, but not for me.

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He just looks so nice!

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Streaming Yule log videos, reviewed - The Boston Globe Dogs? Squirrels? These videos have something for everyone.

I watched a bunch of Yule log videos and I'm here to tell you L.L. Bean made the best one www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/a...

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‘Heated Rivalry’ is a love story, but often a sad one - The Boston Globe HBO Max's queer hockey romance provides a welcome jolt of new energy at a quiet time of year on TV.

Wrote about Heated Rivalry, and how it's often incredibly sad www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/17/a...

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So sorry to hear that, Maura.

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Saw it last night, can concur. It's great, all three of them are great

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