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Hulu’s FX-produced limited series Say Nothing, like its source book by Patrick Radden Keefe, takes its name from the striking 1975 poem “Whatever You Say, Say Nothing,” by Seamus Heaney.

It’s a sad and angry piece that looks at the unfolding tragedy of the Troubles, critiquing simultaneously the culture of enforced silence that repressed free speech within Northern Ireland and the voyeuristic instincts of the outside media covering “the Irish thing.” The poem is dazzlingly focused on speech and storytelling, the power and limitations of words in contrast to what Heaney refers to as “Northern reticence, the tight gag of place / And times.”

Keefe’s mission, and the mission of Say Nothing creator Joshua Zetumer (RoboCop, the 2014 one), is to break through the silence. To use a different metaphor, it’s about the disinfecting power of sunlight. It’s also a chronicle of Northern Ireland reported on by...

Critics might have fallen for Luca Guadagnino’s erotic tennis romp but it’s a vapid string of disappointing choices

I have spent the week and a half since seeing Challengers on the brink of throwing a racquet-trashing, expletive-scattering, McEnroe-style tantrum. Is Hawkeye working? Did they not see it? How, for an exhausting Mahut-Isner length of huffing and puffing, practically every single one of the wild swings taken by Luca Guadagnino’s film missed its target and landed out by a country mile? Four-star reviews? Five-star reviews? C’mon, fellow critics. You cannot be serious.

Some points I will concede as inarguable. The film is a box-office champion. And it’s pure fire on the internet, a movie more memeable than even the sainted Saltburn. There are clear generational issues in play: I can see why excitable younger viewers, raised on a largely sexless cinema, have fallen so hard...

Keith Reid, who cowrote the lyrics for most of Procol Harum’s original songs, died March 23 of cancer, his wife confirmed. No details on location were provided.

Reid was a writer on Procol Harum’s biggest hit, 1967’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” as well as on group classics as “A Salty Dog,” “Conquistador,” “Shine on Brightly” and “Grand Hotel.”

Born on October 19, 1946, in Hertfordshire, England, Reid began collaborating with Procol Harum keyboardist Gary Brooker in the 1960s. One of their first joint efforts, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” reached No. 1 in their native U.K., as well as in Australia, Canada, and several European countries. It also reached No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in the U.S.

Although not a performing member of Procol Harum, Reid was essential to the group’s mystique. His sometimes-oblique lyrics kept fans guessing as to interpretations, fueling discussions that kept the...

Bon Iver has announced that they’ll be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their 2011 album Bon Iver, Bon Iver, with two live performances at Los Angeles’ newly opened YouTube Theater.

The performances at the Inglewood venue will take place Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd. Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Pt/1:00 p.m. Et at boniver.org/tour.

The shows – which also represent Bon Iver’s first live performances since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down live music – will see the return...

Babies can’t really talk.

At least not in the way that documentary participants tend to. It’s an unfortunate fact that puts the Netflix series “Babies” at a bit of a disadvantage — making a six-part series about toddlers means that it’s impossible to get traditional input from its main subjects. What “Babies” chooses instead to fill that time is an unexpected blend of toddler reaction shots and an overestimation of the rousing nature of peer-reviewed studies on adolescent behavior.

At the outset, “Babies” touts that it will follow the development of a select, cross-continental group of infants as they develop from their opening days after birth through their many early developmental milestones. One by one, each successive newborn is introduced, along with their parents, spread out mainly across England and rural New England.

What comes to dominate most of “Babies” is a science-heavy dose of “tell, not show,...

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With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

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Netflix has confirmed that 38 new original series, movies and specials will be debuting on the streaming service in February. Leading off the lineup is the first season of the fantasy horror series “Locke & Key,” which is inspired by the comic series crafted by Stephen King’s son, Joe Hill. Among other shows launching their first seasons in the shortest month of the year are “Gentefied” and “Unstoppable.”

Also on tap is the sophomore editions of the sci-fi series “Altered Carbon” and the crime drama “Narcos: Mexico.” And look for the long-awaited sequel “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You,” which continues the story from the teen romantic comedy that was one of the most streamed films of 2018.

Below is the full schedule of everything that is coming and leaving Netflix in February 2020.

Available February 1

A Bad Moms Christmas

A Little Princess

Back to the Future Part III...

It may be the shortest month of the year – even in 2020, given the leap year and all that – but February sees a truckload of fresh content releasing via Netflix.

Subscribers have come to expect an assortment of Netflix originals, age-old classics, and binge-worthy TV dramas, and February 2020 is no different. From Blade Runner to Dirty Harry to the second season of Altered Carbon, there’s truly something for everyone.

Eager to indulge in a little nostalgia? Then allow us to point you in the direction of Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, the long-anticipated remake of the 1998 classic, in which Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock uncover a dangerous ploy to clone Pokémon. Look for that one to premiere via Netflix on February 27th.

Closer to home, we have the entire Police Academy franchise, and the recently-released A Bad Moms Christmas (though exactly why Netflix has waited until February to drop...

Kylie Jenner is really into Beanie Babies. Earlier this month, the 22-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star attended friends Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber's Paddle8 charity auction benefiting Lift Los Angeles and Inner-City Arts. E! News learned on Thursday, the day after Christmas, that Kylie recently bought one of the items on display, a green crystal and cast resin limited-edition "Erin" Beanie Baby valued at $12,000 and created by artist Dan Life. The 9.5-inch blinged-out doll features a shamrock symbol on its chest. Five such Beanie Babies were made available for purchase. During the auction, Justin performed for the guests, as did Kylie! The reality...

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings.

With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable, streaming and whatever “Crackle’s Chicken Soup for the Soul” continues to be, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

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A follow-up course in Sex Education has been added to Netflix’s winter curriculum: The streamer announced Monday that Season 2 of the acclaimed British comedy will drop all eight episodes on Friday, Jan. 17.

Netflix unveiled the premiere date along with the following mural, which features the show’s main characters: Otis (played by Asa Butterfield), Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), Maeve (Emma Mackey), Jackson (Kedar Williams-Stirling), Aimee (Aimee Lou Wood), Adam (Connor Swindells), Ola (Patricia Allison) and Lily (Tanya Reynolds).

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Olivia Colman just assumed the throne on The Crown — but Netflix is already lining up her replacement.

Oscar nominee and Harry Potter veteran Imelda Staunton has signed on to play Queen Elizabeth II in Seasons 5 and 6 of the royal drama, according to a report in The Daily Mail. Colman will still play the queen in the upcoming Season 4, with Staunton taking over the following season, which is expected to debut in 2021. Colman herself took over the role from Claire Foy, who played the UK monarch in The Crown‘s first two seasons.

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South Park rebooted once again this week. Out with Tegridy, in with PC Babies.

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South Park Season 23 Episode 7

The idea that South Park, now 23 seasons deep, can reboot itself twice within seven episodes is a gag you can really fall in love with on a surface level. The execution of storylines beyond the intros to Tegridy Farms and this week’s reboot, PC Babies, has left a lot to be desired, though.

“Board Girls” certainly fixes some of the criticisms we’ve had this season. Removing Randy from the equation and telling a self-contained story rooted in the kids being kids goes a long way. However, I can’t help but feel like PC Principal in reviewing this episode, caught between what’s objectively a funny “Macho Man” Randy Savage parody, but one that’s used in a way that’s...

Alessia Cara’s collaboration with Kyle is finally here. The duo teamed up for the catchy new tune “Babies” and the colourful Kid Studio-directed visual. The fun, cartoon-like video sees Cara rocking various colours of bright lipstick while Kyle figures out his next steps in a relationship. Related: Alessia Cara Drops New Track ‘Trust My Lonely’ Both Cara and Kyle...

“Exit Through the Gift Shop,” “Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer,” “Inside Job,” “Restrepo,” “The Tillman Story” and “Waiting for 'Superman'” are among the 2010 documentaries that have made the Academy’s shortlist and remain in contention for the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. The shortlist, which was announced by the Academy on Thursday, does not include the high-profile documentaries “Babies,” “A Film Unfinished,” “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” and “Catfish,” or the widely-honored “The Oath.” A record 101 films qualified in the category in what was considered a...

Thanks to a huge Mother's Day bump, documentary Babies opened to $2.16 million, which represented the highest-grossing limited opening in over a year and a half. Holdovers City Island, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Secret in Their Eyes continued their decent limited runs, but new release Mother and Child was so-so and Casino Jack and the United States of Money failed to extort much cash from audiences in its debut. Distributor Focus Features' marketing positioned Babies as a Mother's Day event, and the picture did not disappoint on this front: while Babies fell outside of the Top Ten in its first two days, it experienced a 57 percent increase on Sunday to $1.09 million, which pushed it up to eighth place on the weekend chart. While Babies seems relatively high profile, it only opened at 534 locations, putting it just under the 600 theater threshold separating limited and nationwide releases. Babies's...

Focus Features' strategy of releasing its adorably precocious documentary "Babies" on Mother's Day weekend has paid off.  Original box office estimates had "Babies" taking in only $1.5 million in 534 theaters.  Certainly a good haul for a documentary these days and against competition such as "Iron Man 2."  However, when the actuals came in this morning, Focus discovered "Babies" had made over $1 million on Sunday alone for a new weekend gross of $2.1 million and a $4,040 per screen average.  Traditionally, Sunday is the slowest day of the moviegoing weekend so this is quite an achievement for the indie release....

The summer is here baby! Iron Man 2 officially kicked off the proceedings last night at midnight, and should continue to attract mobs of people to multiplexes over the weekend. If you're looking for something a little different, there are a pair of documentaries in limited release (Babies and Casino Jack and the United States of Money), the latest Amanda Seyfried rom-com Letters to Juliet, and the French spy comedy Oss 117: Lost in Rio. So who has seen Iron Man 2, and what did you think? Iron Man 2 [1] Letters to Juliet [2] (semi-wide) Babies [3] (limited) Casino Jack and the United States of Money [4] (limited) Multiple Sarcasms [5] (limited) Oss 117: Lost in Rio [6] (limited) Mother and Child [7] (limited) Happiness Runs [8] (limited) [1] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705/ [2] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892318/ [3] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020938/ [4] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1540814/ [5] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0984210/ [6] http://www.

That baby in the eTrade commercials is hysterical. Someone should make a movie out of him.

Well, that probably won't happen. No matter, though, because there are plenty of other baby-themed movies gestating these days.

Delivering first is "The Back-Up Plan," followed by the fittingly titled "Babies," then "The Switch" and "Life as We Know It."

Before the year ends, audiences will also get a look at Robert Downey Jr. playing an expectant dad trying to hitchhike his way home in time for the birth of his child in "Due Date" for Warner Bros. And, let's not forget the "Meet the Fockers" sequel from DreamWorks and Paramount that has the Fockers (Ben Stiller and Teri Polo) awaiting the birth of their child.

True enough that Hollywood has never ignored babies -- Disney Channel just launched "Good Luck Charlie," the title character being a newborn, and "Juno" and "Knocked Up" are...

Greenberg (March 26) Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller), single, fortyish and at a crossroads in his life, finds himself in Los Angeles, house-sitting for six weeks for his more successful/married-with-children brother. In search of a place to restart his life, Greenberg tries to reconnect with old friends including his former bandmate Ivan (Rhys Ifans). But oldfriends aren't necessarily still best friends, and Greenberg soon finds himself spending more and more time with his brother's personal assistant Florence (Greta Gerwig), an aspiring singer and also something of a lost soul. Despite his best attempts not to be drawn in, Greenberg and Florence manage to forge a connection, and Greenberg realizes he may at last have found a reason to be happy. Babies (April 16) The adventure of a lifetime begins…Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès, from an original idea by producer Alain Chabat, this film simultaneously follows four babies around the world – from birth to first steps.

From out of nowhere comes a movie I had not heard of and one that is sure to have at least half (if not more) of the RopeofSilicon audience going, "Awwwwww, how cute..." Yup, it's Babies, a new documentary from Focus Features arriving in 2010 and directed by Thomas Balmes. The film moves the audience from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo simultaneously, following four babies around the world - from first breath to first steps.

Today I received the poster and have just posted the trailer, both of which are included below. Like I said, I had not heard of this film, but thought it was a rather interesting concept. Check everything out directly below and get a larger look at the poster right here.

Photo: Focus Features...

The caption says “Everybody Loves… Babies.” It’s almost impossible to disagree with that little statement. With adorable smiles, pudgy bodies, and cute laughs – it’s really difficult to hate these tiny little things. If you aren’t into the arts of baby appreciating, check out the poster and trailer for Focus Features’ Babies, which follows four babies simultaneously around the world (Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo). Taken from the original idea by producer Alain Chabat, director Thomas Balmès captures the first breath to first steps of Ponijao (Opuwo, Namibia), Mari (Tokyo, Japan), Bayar (Bayanchandmani, Mongolia), and Hattie (San Francisco, California).

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