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Nick Schager
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Entertainment Critic for The Daily Beast / Beast Obsessed Endlessly opinionated
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16h
"It: Welcome to Derry" is overflowing with major shortcomings, but none are quite as great as its central plot's sheer, unbridled asininity.
HBO’s New ‘It’ Series Completely Ruins Stephen King’s Epic
Even that murderous clown didn’t deserve this.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 17h
"Hedda" is an inventively reimagined Ibsen adaptation featuring sterling direction from Nia DaCosta and a tour-de-force turn from Tessa Thompson.
Tessa Thompson Storms Into the Oscar Race With ‘Hedda’
This is a sultry, sinister take on the Henrik Ibsen classic.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 16h
"It: Welcome to Derry" is overflowing with major shortcomings, but none are quite as great as its central plot's sheer, unbridled asininity.
HBO’s New ‘It’ Series Completely Ruins Stephen King’s Epic
Even that murderous clown didn’t deserve this.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 17h
"Hedda" is an inventively reimagined Ibsen adaptation featuring sterling direction from Nia DaCosta and a tour-de-force turn from Tessa Thompson.
Tessa Thompson Storms Into the Oscar Race With ‘Hedda’
This is a sultry, sinister take on the Henrik Ibsen classic.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 5d
"Black Phone 2" takes the horror franchise in a hallucinatory direction, to largely unsettling results.
Ethan Hawke’s Masked Psycho Goes Full Freddy Krueger
The new “Black Phone” sequel finds the modern horror icon The Grabber back for more nightmarish mayhem.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 5d
"Mr. Scorsese" is as comprehensive as biodocs get, and it benefits from the enthusiastic participation of its subject, who revisits his life with warmth, humor, and critical thoughtfulness.
The Thrilling Stories of Martin Scorsese’s Life and Career
The new docuseries “Mr. Scorsese” is a riveting, comprehensive portrait of one of cinema’s all-time greats—and the work that earned him that distinction.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 5d
"Black Phone 2" takes the horror franchise in a hallucinatory direction, to largely unsettling results.
Ethan Hawke’s Masked Psycho Goes Full Freddy Krueger
The new “Black Phone” sequel finds the modern horror icon The Grabber back for more nightmarish mayhem.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 6d
I spoke at length with Ethan Hawke about "Blue Moon," in which he gives the performance of his career.
Ethan Hawke Talks His Oscar-Worthy Acting in ‘Blue Moon’
The actor has never been better than playing musical theater icon Lorenz Hart. He talks with Obsessed about his major career moment.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 5d
"Mr. Scorsese" is as comprehensive as biodocs get, and it benefits from the enthusiastic participation of its subject, who revisits his life with warmth, humor, and critical thoughtfulness.
The Thrilling Stories of Martin Scorsese’s Life and Career
The new docuseries “Mr. Scorsese” is a riveting, comprehensive portrait of one of cinema’s all-time greats—and the work that earned him that distinction.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 6d
"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" is an empathetic corrective to typical true-crime sagas - even if its considerate approach costs it suspense.
The New Series Taking You Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer
“Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is an antidote to the recent spate of exploitative serial killer series.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 6d
I spoke at length with Ethan Hawke about "Blue Moon," in which he gives the performance of his career.
Ethan Hawke Talks His Oscar-Worthy Acting in ‘Blue Moon’
The actor has never been better than playing musical theater icon Lorenz Hart. He talks with Obsessed about his major career moment.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 6d
"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" is an empathetic corrective to typical true-crime sagas - even if its considerate approach costs it suspense.
The New Series Taking You Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer
“Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is an antidote to the recent spate of exploitative serial killer series.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 7d
"Murdaugh: Death in the Family" is a thorough and riveting dramatization of the true-crime saga, elevated by a sterling lead performance by Jason Clarke.
Jason Clarke Is Unforgettable as the Murderous Alex Murdaugh
Hulu’s “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” brings the true-crime tabloid saga to riveting life.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 7d
"Murdaugh: Death in the Family" is a thorough and riveting dramatization of the true-crime saga, elevated by a sterling lead performance by Jason Clarke.
Jason Clarke Is Unforgettable as the Murderous Alex Murdaugh
Hulu’s “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” brings the true-crime tabloid saga to riveting life.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 12d
Writer/director Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" (at @TheNYFF) is an amiable comedy-drama about marriage that's elevated by standout turns by Will Arnett and Laura Dern.
Will Arnett and Laura Dern Shine in Bradley Cooper’s Latest
“Is This Thing On?” is basically Cooper’s less intense version of “Marriage Story.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 12d
Writer/director Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" (at @TheNYFF) is an amiable comedy-drama about marriage that's elevated by standout turns by Will Arnett and Laura Dern.
Will Arnett and Laura Dern Shine in Bradley Cooper’s Latest
“Is This Thing On?” is basically Cooper’s less intense version of “Marriage Story.”
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 12d
“No Other Choice” (at @TheNYFF) is a caustically satiric portrait of the rat race as legitimately killer, and another feather in the cap of one of world cinema’s true maestros.
This Is the Funniest—and Darkest—Satire of the Year
“No Other Choice” is a pitch-black, deliciously devious comedy that far too many people will relate to.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 13d
"Vicious" is a sly, sinister film about self-loathing, sacrifice, and the things people will do to survive—with a great tormented performance from Dakota Fanning at its center.
Dakota Fanning’s Horror Movie Is a Delicious Halloween Treat
Spooky Season just got more interesting.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 13d
"The Chair Company" is more of the same inspired Tim Robinson lunacy - except this time, with a conspiratorial mystery-thriller twist.
Tim Robinson Fanatics Will Love His Bonkers New Comedy
The cult-favorite comedy star stays true to his wacko brand in HBO’s “The Chair Company.”
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 13d
"The Woman in Cabin 10" is a wannabe Agatha Christie whodunit with all the grace and cunning of an anvil to the head.
Agatha Christie Is Rolling in Her Grave Over This New Film
Keira Knightley stars in “The Woman in Cabin 10,” a Netflix whodunnit that even mystery obsessives will groan over.
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 12d
“No Other Choice” (at @TheNYFF) is a caustically satiric portrait of the rat race as legitimately killer, and another feather in the cap of one of world cinema’s true maestros.
This Is the Funniest—and Darkest—Satire of the Year
“No Other Choice” is a pitch-black, deliciously devious comedy that far too many people will relate to.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 13d
"The Woman in Cabin 10" is a wannabe Agatha Christie whodunit with all the grace and cunning of an anvil to the head.
Agatha Christie Is Rolling in Her Grave Over This New Film
Keira Knightley stars in “The Woman in Cabin 10,” a Netflix whodunnit that even mystery obsessives will groan over.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 13d
"The Chair Company" is more of the same inspired Tim Robinson lunacy - except this time, with a conspiratorial mystery-thriller twist.
Tim Robinson Fanatics Will Love His Bonkers New Comedy
The cult-favorite comedy star stays true to his wacko brand in HBO’s “The Chair Company.”
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 13d
"Vicious" is a sly, sinister film about self-loathing, sacrifice, and the things people will do to survive—with a great tormented performance from Dakota Fanning at its center.
Dakota Fanning’s Horror Movie Is a Delicious Halloween Treat
Spooky Season just got more interesting.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Nick Schager @nschager.bsky.social · 15d
"Tron: Ares" makes up for its perfunctory story with lots of striking electro-razzle-dazzle and a thunderous NIN soundtrack (and, also, glorious Jared Leto hair).
New ‘Tron’ Is a Feast of Electric CGI and Jared Leto’s Hair
The latest in the sci-fi franchise, “Tron: Ares” at least gives you a lot to look at.
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