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’13 Reasons Why’ and other shows to watch this weekend

’13 Reasons Why’ and other shows to watch this weekend

Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” is back for Season 3, and the kids of Liberty High are still obsessed with the killing of Bryce Walker. Last season’s cliffhanger finale sets the stage for more drama. The show has already been renewed for a fourth season, however, it will also be the last. “13 Reasons Why” is…MORE

In the battle over Spider-Man, everyone may lose

In the battle over Spider-Man, everyone may lose

Peter Parker has long history as loveable loser throughout his adventures as Spider-Man, the comic book superhero who pioneered the notion that the good guy might win the day against the supervillain, but still come up short paying the rent or inadvertently standing up a date. Now, the movie incarnation of Spider-Man faces his biggest…MORE

The hand on that iconic ‘American Beauty’ poster actually belongs to a famous actress

The hand on that iconic ‘American Beauty’ poster actually belongs to a famous actress

Remember that iconic poster for the Oscar-winning 1999 movie “American Beauty?” There is the youthful abdomen, the red rose, the perfectly manicured hand meant to symbolize teenage innocence — or not-so innocent in the case of Mena Suvari’s character. Most people assumed the hand belongs to Suvari. It does not. It belongs to Christina Hendricks…MORE

Kirsten Dunst shines in quirky ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’

Kirsten Dunst shines in quirky ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’

“On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is every bit as quirky as its title in mostly good ways, foremost by providing a darkly comic vehicle for Kirsten Dunst, who sinks her teeth into this jaundiced look at the pursuit of the American Dream. Counting George Clooney among its producers, the series takes place in…MORE

Jaboukie Young-White to kick off new season of Comedy Central stand-up specials

Jaboukie Young-White to kick off new season of Comedy Central stand-up specials

Comedy Central’s latest edition of “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents….” is not joking around, as the network has booked some of the scene’s most promising stars for its upcoming season. This year’s names include Jaboukie Young-White and Dulcé Sloan, both correspondents for the network’s “The Daily Show,” and Vanessa Gonzalez, who is known for her webseries…MORE