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How sitcoms and Old Hollywood inspired Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas special

Pop star and actor Sabrina Carpenter has had quite a year: she debuted a No. 1 album on the Billboard Top 200 (which landed her nominations in the Grammy Awards’ four big categories), completed her first arena tour (which sold out in North America), opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour 25 times and was granted an unprecedented unlimited budget for her Netflix special, “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.”
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What to stream: Sources say these journalism films will give you nose for news

With “September 5” hitting theaters, depicting the events of the Munich massacre at the 1972 Olympic Games and the scrappy team of ABC Sports journalists who covered it live, it may give you a hankering for a good old journalism movie. Shoe-leather reporting, ethics in journalism and teams of disciplined professionals coming together to shape the chaos of the world into something comprehensible – or perhaps trying and failing to do so – it seems to be a thing of the past. There’s a pleasure in reveling in this quest though, and it has always made for thrilling cinematic material. So here’s a list of our favorite movies about journalists, on streaming.

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Jamie Foxx, in Netflix special, explains how a stroke almost killed him

Jamie Foxx, who nearly died last year at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, returned to the city in October to tape a Netflix comedy special to talk in-depth for the first time about his medical issues. The special, "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...," came out Tuesday on Netflix.
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What to stream: Turn back the clock with this ‘Y2K’ companion watch list

With Kyle Mooney’s nostalgia-packed horror comedy “Y2K” hitting theaters, it may be time for a bit of an education about the millennium, especially for Gen Z, who have the appetite for all things 2000s, but might not have all the references. Or, this streaming guide can serve as a comfort watch for millennials who miss the good ol' days of flip phones and JNCO jeans (or remember that maybe things were also not great then, too).
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Hark! The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holiday TV movies are here!

Last fall, when the world’s most famous pop star and one of the NFL’s most talented players started very publicly dating amid a historic world concert tour and a run to the Super Bowl, it was so improbable, so entertaining, so cinematic that it felt like … well …
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What to stream: Movies the whole family can agree on this holiday weekend

With Thanksgiving behind us, everyone is going to be searching high and low for foolproof crowd-pleasers for the whole family … movies that is. These aren’t always easy to find, but here are some choices tested in a lab (read: living room) guaranteed to please most everyone in your life.
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What to stream: Catch up on the contenders as award season nears

It may be the start of the holiday season, but for many movie lovers, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: awards season. While the awards shows themselves proceed from January (the Golden Globes) to March (the Academy Awards), the fall and winter is the time to catch up on the contenders, whether in theaters or streaming.
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What to stream: Catch up on best of Paul Mescal as he enters arena in ‘Gladiator II’

While gearing up for the long-awaited “Gladiator” sequel “Gladiator II,” you may be wondering, who is this Paul Mescal character and is he fit to wield the sword of Maximus? That is, of course, if you have not followed the ascent to stardom of the Irish actor over the past four years, which started with his breakout role in the series adaptation of “Normal People” on Hulu in 2020. The good thing is that he’s rarely made a misstep in his career, so catching up on the Mescal filmography of late is a treat and a joy.
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What to stream: Enjoy walk through ‘Notting Hill’ with these Hugh Grant favorites

With Hugh Grant delivering a villainous turn in the horror movie “Heretic,” it’s the perfect time to take a stroll through his filmography. Plus, from lush Merchant Ivory period pieces, to defining modern rom-coms, the Grant oeuvre is full of the perfect escapist comfort watches that might prove to be a balm during this election week. So let the British charmer do his thing, and remember why we fell in love with the floppy-haired Grant in the first place.
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What to stream: Seek ‘Absolution’ with the action films of Liam Neeson

With Liam Neeson’s latest film “Absolution” hitting theaters this weekend, a reunion with his “Cold Pursuit” director Hans Petter Moland, in which he plays a mob enforcer struggling with memory issues (the fallout of his life of violence), it calls to mind the later period of his career in which Neeson has embraced the action-thriller B-movie mantle like a neo-Charles Bronson. Since 2008’s “Taken,” Neeson has made all manner of dramatic action films in which he’s demonstrated his particular set of skills. But not all of these so-called “geezer teasers” are created equal. So here’s a rundown of the best of these later period Neeson joints and where to stream them.
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Ron Ely, star of original ‘Tarzan’ TV show, dies at 86

Ron Ely, the star of the original “Tarzan” TV series, has died at age 86. The actor died on Sept. 29 at the Santa Barbara, California, home of his daughter Kirsten. She confirmed his passing on Instagram Wednesday, but did not reveal a cause of death.
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What to stream: Dive into secretive world of the Vatican with these pontiff picks

With Edward Berger’s papal election thriller “Conclave” hitting theaters in wide release, it’s a chance to consider all the films and TV shows of late that have delved into the secretive world of the Vatican. From documentaries to horror films, the heart of the Catholic Church has fascinated filmmakers and become rich territory upon which to explore philosophy, morality, ritual and tradition. So if “Conclave” has you hankering for more pope content, look no further than this list.
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What to stream: Compare approach of ‘Woman of the Hour’ to other serial killer films

Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with the chilling “Woman of the Hour,” which premieres on Netflix Friday, Oct. 18. Kendrick also stars in the film written by Ian McDonald, based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who once appeared on — and won — “The Dating Game.” Kendrick stars as Sheryl, a struggling actress who appears on the show while trying to jump-start her ...
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From Peyton Manning to Travis Kelce, NFL stars look back fondly on ‘SNL’ experience

Fran Tarkenton arrived in New York City exhausted, dispirited and maybe a little confused. Three days earlier, the Minnesota quarterback had lost to the John Madden-coached Oakland Raiders in the Super Bowl, trudging off the field at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 9, 1977, leaving the Vikings with an 0-4 record on football's biggest stage. Now, a different stage.