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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"New Additions to Now You See Me 3 Cast Revealed"

Justice Smith and Dominic Sessa have joined Ariana Greenblatt in the cast of "Now You See Me 3," the latest installment of Lionsgate's heist-with-magicians thrillers. They will be joining original cast members in the world of illusionists and the Four Horsemen, with plot details being kept under wraps. Ruben Fleischer will direct, and the script is written by Eric Warren Singer, Seth Grahame-Smith, and Mike Lesslie. Justice Smith is currently in theaters with "The American Society of Magical Negroes" and "I Saw the TV Glow," while Dominic Sessa is shooting "Tow" and "Oh. What. Fun."

via Hollywood Reporter|

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arts1 year ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Impact of 'The American Society of Magical Negroes'

Kobi Libii's satirical comedy "The American Society of Magical Negroes" explores the trope of the "Magical Negro" character through the story of a young Black artist, Aren, recruited by a bartender, Roger, to help white people feel better about themselves. The film leans into romantic comedy while highlighting the self-negation involved in the trope and ridiculing the expectations forced upon Black people, but struggles to fully explore the serious racial themes it touches upon.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

"The American Society of Magical Negroes": Navigating Skepticism and Satire

Writer and director Kobi Libii and the cast of "The American Society of Magical Negroes" respond to social media backlash over the film's trailer, emphasizing that the satire examines the "magical negro" trope and addresses contemporary issues of prioritizing white comfort over Black history. The film stars Justice Smith as a young artist recruited into the American Society of Magical Negroes and features David Alan Grier and Drew Tarver. The cast members share their personal connections to the film's themes and express confidence in the film's nuanced treatment of these issues.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Normani and Maddie Ziegler Shine at Variety & Golden Globes Breakthrough Artists Party"

Justice Smith, Dylan O'Brien, Normani, and Maddie Ziegler were among the recipients of the Variety & Golden Globes Breakthrough Artists Party awards at the Sundance Film Festival. Smith, known for his roles in major Hollywood films, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and recognition of his work, while O'Brien and Normani also shared their appreciation for the honor and the opportunities to push creative boundaries in their respective projects. The event celebrated breakthrough talent in the entertainment industry, highlighting the diverse and impactful stories being told at the festival.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Glowing Review: My Experience with TV Watching"

"I Saw the TV Glow" is an earnest and astonishingly beautiful art-horror film that follows the lives of two lonely teenagers and explores the director's own feelings about gender. Set in 1990s suburbia, the movie envelops the audience in a surreal and nostalgic haze, transforming mundane scenes into Day-Glo dreamscapes. With heart-rending performances from its stars, the film speaks to the experiences of lonely teenagers, past and present, establishing writer-director Jane Schoenbrun as a major cinematic talent.

via IGN|

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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Dungeons & Dragons movie premiere steals the show with star-studded red carpet."

Chris Pine, Regé-Jean Page, and Justice Smith made fashion statements at the premieres of "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" in London, Paris, Berlin, SXSW, and Los Angeles. Page went shirtless in London, while Pine wore a classic green suit in Los Angeles. Smith opted for a chic white suit in LA and a red wrap suit in Paris. The trio experimented with various looks, including textured jackets, chunky white shoes, and layered silver jewelry.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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