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In the “Game of Thrones’” Season 5 finale, did Jon Snow really die? Can he still come back?

Is Jon Snow really dead on "Game of Thrones," or will the show bring him back into the fold? Plenty of theories exist to suggest we haven't seen the last of the heroic Jon Snow.

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How does “Don’t Think Twice” capture the real world of improv comedy?

Mike Birbiglia's "Don’t Think Twice" is a story about improv comedy, acted mostly by improv veterans.

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How does “Don’t Think Twice” send an honest message about failure and why life’s unfair?

Mike Birbiglia's "Don't Think Twice" is about failure and how life is unfair — topics rarely given center stage at the movies.

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Ask the Actor, Kevin Spacey: What drew you to playing Nixon and how did you prepare?

Kevin Spacey speaks about "Elvis & Nixon," whether he is drawn to Machiavellian Figures, and why acting is like being a detective.

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What does “High-Rise” say about class and wealth inequality?

The higher up in the high-rise you go, the wealthier the resident. Income and class inequality become a real problem in the surreal "High-Rise."

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How Does Iconic Surf Film “The Endless Summer” Fit Into the Documentary Tradition?

Released in the midst of the Vietnam War, "The Endless Summer" provided mainstream American audiences with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the foreign, fantastical world of surfing.

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Ask the Director: Jared P. Scott on “Requiem for the American Dream”

Writer, producer and director, Jared P. Scott, discusses "Requiem for the American Dream" featuring Noam Chomsky in an intimate conversation about the disparity between the very rich and…

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How closely does “The Family Fang” match the book?

"The Family Fang" is a faithful adaptation, but readers will find a few intriguing changes. What's different?

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Does “Fresh Off the Boat” rely on Asian American stereotypes?

Jessica Huang's depiction as a "tiger mom" has viewers up in arms, but does their criticism hold water?

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What does “The Forest” say (or not say) about suicide rates in Japan?

"The Forest" is set in a Japanese forest infamous for serving as a popular suicide destination, using the real-world location as a premise for scares.

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What is the history of the Bughuul demon in “Sinister” and “Sinister 2”?

Though "Bughuul" is a fabricated demon for the "Sinister" films, he does share a few similarities with existing deities.

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