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Based on Nella Larsen’s novel of the same name, Rebecca Hall’s startling feature directorial debut #Passing walks a tough tonal line, amping the drama without giving a sense of relief. We named it one of the best first features of 2021: https://t.co/NRNzG3Ds6Y https://t.co/fcDzKSPQYw

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Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-gestating adaptation of Erik Larson’s “The Devil in the White City” is looking closer than ever to materializing, with Keanu Reeves on board to play the lead role. https://t.co/PgYq8k1euP https://t.co/ZuU6uwBLot

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#Dune director Denis Villeneuve said it was of upmost importance to bring "more femininity" to Frank Herbert's story: "I am fascinated by the relationship of femininity and power, the place of women in society." http://bit.ly/3kNUMrQ https://t.co/ZoOBLLd6PO

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"Station Eleven," HBO Max's adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's novel, finished filming two episodes before the show's premise became eerily prescient. Here's how the events of last spring informed the show. https://bit.ly/3AzpTwM

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For the only tie on this list, we offer up two adaptations of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (knowing full well there are at least two other features you could consider that don’t make the cut). https://t.co/hmLIhQIRSr https://t.co/19tzaPM4jQ

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How ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Differs from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Novel https://t.co/sgU98ZeIrl https://t.co/4vskgerFDc

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Around the World in 80 Days’ Review: This Needless Jules Verne Adaptation Doesn’t Soar https://t.co/lcEDq9LwlQ https://t.co/II4WGP2gIH

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James Earl Jones revealed that “Star Wars” creator George Lucas paid him $7,000 to voice iconic villain Darth Vader: "I thought that was good money," said Jones. https://t.co/vycpAu4ZbO https://t.co/gGGr3HsyCj

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Chloë Grace Moretz and Joseph Gordon-Levitt set to star in #WhiteNight, a thriller about the infamous Jonestown Massacre. The project is an adaptation of Deborah Layton’s memoir “Seductive Poison” and will be directed by Anne Sewitsky. https://t.co/vhDmdiQWGO

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“He had no power, no influence. He wasn’t writing any stories. He couldn’t say, ‘Don’t do this character.’ He was just a friendly person they brought to conventions and who did cameos.” #GameOfThrones creator George R. R. Martin on Marvel's Stan Lee: https://t.co/Wl5TuW9Dfn https://t.co/KtC5AfVSpW