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Chris Feil

Chris Feil is a freelance entertainment writer and co-host of the podcast This Had Oscar Buzz. His previous work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Thrillist, Gawker, Vulture, Polygon, and elsewhere.

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in "Hamnet"
KLEENEX ALERT

The Movie Ending Leaving Audiences in a Puddle of Tears

Why everyone is talking about that devastating finale of “Hamnet.”

Chris Feil

A still from 'Couture'
PAY SOME RESPECT

Angelina Jolie Proves Again She’s One Our Best Actresses

The mega-celebrity gives one of her most subdued, nuanced performances yet in “Couture.”

Chris Feil

Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst in Roofman.
STANDING OVATION

Channing Tatum Delivers Career-Best Performance in ‘Roofman’

It’s time to stop underestimating this guy.

Chris Feil

Brokeback Mountain
JACK NASTY!

The ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Scene We Can’t Stop Thinking About

It’s not the one that you think…

Chris Feil

A photo illustration collage of Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman throughout the years.
BUT WHAT AM I?

Pee-wee Herman—and His Legacy—Come Out of the Closet

Paul Reubens posthumously comes out as gay in a new documentary. Does that change how we look at his iconic character, Pee-wee Herman?

Chris Feil

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Jacques Develay in "Misericordia"
HARD LAUGHS

A Priest’s Raging Erection Is the Comedy Moment of the Year

In “Misericordia,” the clergyman’s arousal is actually profound, too.

Chris Feil

A photo illustration of Harris Dickinson.
YOUR PREACHER TEACHER

Time to Drool Over That Harris Dickinson Scene in ‘Babygirl’

Audiences who have seen the new movie are hot and bothered over a scene featuring Nicole Kidman’s shirtless co-star and a perfect George Michael needle drop.

Chris Feil

A photo illustration of Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matthew McConaughey, and Mackenzie Foy.
LOOK TO THE FUTURE

10 Years Later, ‘Interstellar’ Is the Hottest Movie There Is

A decade after its polarizing debut, Christopher Nolan’s space odyssey is more popular than ever. Tickets for an IMAX re-release are being scalpered. What’s behind the craze?

Chris Feil

A photo still from The Deb
DISASTER

Rebel Wilson Directorial Debut Worse Than Its Legal Fiasco

“The Deb” arrived at TIFF with a heap of behind-the-scenes drama between Wilson and the producers. The movie itself, though, is so bad the hoopla now seems hardly worth it.

Chris Feil

The cast of the film Saturday Night.
LIVE FROM YOUR LOCAL CINEMA…

‘SNL’ Movie ‘Saturday Night’ Is Pure Cinematic Amphetamine

Jason Reitman’s film about the chaotic launch of the late-night institution is a dizzying rush. While at times overwhelming, a handful of ace performances keep things on track.

Chris Feil

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