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Will legal action give Drake the last word in his feud with Kendrick Lamar?
Culture critics David Dennis Jr., Matthew Amha and Pablo The Don unpack this latest chapter in Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar, and Lamar’s surprise new album GNX.
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Netflix's Emilia Pérez could have been a fun, campy crime musical — but it's not
Culture critics Cristina Escobar, Sarah-Tai Black and Reanna Cruz review the polarizing new film starring Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Karla Sofía Gascón.
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The world premiere of the film Rust was as uncomfortable as you'd expect
Nick Newman, managing editor for The Film Stage, tells guest host Ali Hassan about the experience of watching a movie that's become so intertwined with tragedy.
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'Have you considered that Gladiator II is awesome?'
Critics Hoai-Tran Bui, Rad Simonpillai and Jackson Weaver talk about what they liked from Gladiator II, and where the highly-anticipated sequel falls short.
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My Old Ass is a Canadian coming-of-age story with subtlety and heart
Film critics Sarah-Tai Black and Roxana Hadadi review the time-travelling coming-of-age dramedy and how it manages to pack a surprising emotional punch.
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Is Beyoncé the favourite to win album of the year at the 2025 Grammys?
Critics Pablo The Don, Reanna Cruz and Andrea Williams discuss why Cowboy Carter might not have what it takes to finally take the top prize at music’s biggest night.
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How A24's Heretic introduces a new side of Hugh Grant
Entertainment reporter Teri Hart and podcaster Ashley Ray discuss what A24’s new thriller Heretic says about organized religion.
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Why understanding Yellowstone might be the key to understanding the U.S. today
Culture critics Johnnie Jae, Karolina Waclawiak and Brooks Barnes consider what one of TV’s most-watched shows can tell us about America today.
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On Chromakopia, Tyler, the Creator grows up
Culture critic Pablo, The Don and rapper Rollie Pemberton discuss the mature themes Tyler explores on his eighth studio album.
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Did the U.S. election prove that celebrity endorsements don't work?
Culture critics Pablo The Don, Scaachi Koul and Rad Simonpillai consider the role celebrity endorsements and social media did or did not play in the U.S. presidential race.