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02/25/2023

Welcome back to , where we give you the female & non-binary critical perspective on movies. This week's film is ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (2023), which has a 52% , 48% on Rotten Tomatoes & a 48 on Metacritic. ⁠
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ANTMAN stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray. This sequel brings back Scott Lang and his superhero partner Hope van Dyne as they explore the Quantum Realm, the minuscule dimension where both Scott and Hope had been stranded for years and face off with villain Kang the Conqueror. It was directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jeff Loveness. ⁠
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Click to read reviews from Jamie Broadnax (Black Girl Nerds), Katie Smith-Wong (FlickFeast), and Hope Madden (MaddWolf). More here: http://bit.ly/3KvjOJG

02/24/2023

Welcome back to , where we give you five big things that happened this week in pop culture & entertainment news to send you into the weekend well-informed. 🍒 Click through for the highlights!⁠
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🌼 'DAISY JONES' PREMIERE | The Daisy Jones & the Six cast, including stars Riley Keough, Suki Waterhouse, Camila Morrone & Nabiyah Be, stepped out at last night’s premiere of the highly-anticipated Prime Video series. The show, which is an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s beloved bestseller of the same name, premieres March 3! ⁠
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📺 TV RENEWALS/CANCELLATIONS | We have more news this week about the future of some of our favorite shows — some exciting and some bittersweet. Succession creator & showrunner Jesse Armstrong announced that the award-winning series will conclude with season 4 (which premieres March 26), and HBO's SOUTH SIDE has come to an end as well, canceled by the network after three seasons. Outer Banks, the Netflix series that just had its third season premiere yesterday, has already been renewed for a fourth season. ⁠
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📚 NEW 'LORD OF THE RINGS' | New The Lord of the Rings movies are in the works at Warner Bros., CEO David Zaslav announced yesterday. Newly installed studio leaders have brokered a deal to make multiple films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s series. No filmmakers have been attached to the project as of yet.⁠
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🇬🇷 'MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3' | My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is coming sooner than you think! Focus Features confirmed this week that the third installment in the fan-favorite franchise will hit theaters September 8. It will be directed by Nia Vardalos, who wrote & starred in the first two installments, and from the looks of this photo, most of the original cast is reunited in Greece yet again! ⁠
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📱 SELENA GOMEZ TAKES SOCIAL MEDIA BREAK | Selena Gomez announced that she will be taking a break from social media, just a day after she surpassed Kylie Jenner by becoming the most followed woman on Instagram. She broke the news to fans on TikTok, saying, “This is a little silly and I’m 30, I’m too old for this.” This comes after some fan-speculated drama surrounding Gomez, Jenner, and Hailey Bieber.

02/24/2023

We're sweet on Duff and Marla Sokoloff! 🥧

The duo talked to about their latest film SWEET ON YOU, their creative process, the best advice they've ever received, and what they're currently watching (Haylie: YOU PEOPLE and LOCKWOOD & CO, Marla: alllll the rom coms). ❤️ Catch on UPtv this Sunday!

http://bit.ly/3xOBB6K

02/24/2023

Today's are in honor of bringing us back to some of our favorite shows of the decade! 🔙⏱️ Watch a few of our choices to celebrate. ❤️⁠
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01. That '90s Show
02. The Simpsons
03. Blossom⁠
04. Twin Peaks
05. Living Single⁠
06. Freaks and Geeks
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⁠🍒 https://bit.ly/3MXarjY

02/23/2023

Truthful representation of mental health issues on screen is still sorely lacking, so we’ve asked award-winning licensed trauma therapist and author Kobe Campbell for her perspective!

From pinpointing the underlying causes of trauma to calling out representations and misrepresentations of mental health, Kobe is breaking down trauma and healing in five fan-favorite TV shows.

http://bit.ly/3IOPx74

If you're struggling with your own mental health, here are some great resources you can turn to.
- Psychology Today (to find a therapist)
- openpaths.org (to find an affordable therapist)
- The Loveland Foundation (therapy scholarships for Black women & children)
- if you are having suicidal thoughts and need to speak to someone urgently, dial 988.

02/23/2023

There are sooo many. 🍒✨ Tell us in the comments!

02/22/2023

Here are this week's : our top picks for new release films we can't wait to watch this weekend. 🎬️⁠
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01. Bruiser
02. Co***ne Bear
03. Fransgiving⁠
04. Juniper
05. Linoleum
06. My Happy Ending⁠
07. The Quiet Girl
08. The Strays
09. We Have A Ghost
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🍒 thecherrypicks.com

02/22/2023

Surprise, surprise... few women directors were nominated at this year's Directors Guild of America Awards or BAFTAs, and fewer still took home prizes. Morgan Roberts breaks down this year's nominees & winners and takes a look at past years' boundary-breaking female DGA and BAFTA award winners.

http://bit.ly/3IJnq8r

02/22/2023

We've been obsessing over Outer Banks since 2020, so we were thrilled to talk to Carlacia Grant about the new season of the hit Netflix series, what money can't buy, and the scariest thing she's ever done. premieres tomorrow!

http://bit.ly/3Z8tv4C

02/22/2023

Happy birthday Drew Barrymore! 🎂🎉 We'll be celebrating with a Never Been Kissed rewatch, ofc. 💋

02/21/2023

We can't get enough of Katelyn Nacon! ☀️ She talked to about her new films LINOLEUM and Southern Gospel, her star-making role on The Walking Dead, and what shows she's currently loving (including The Last of Us, ofc).

Read here: https://bit.ly/41j4eqc

02/21/2023

This week on ! 🍒

TODAY 2/21 @ 12PM PT (3PM ET): Carlacia Grant, star of Outer Banks.

WEDS 2/22 @ 11:30AM PT (2:30PM ET): Bella Shepard, star of Wolf Pack.

💬 Tune in: instagram.com/thecherrypicks

02/18/2023

Welcome back to , where we give you the female & non-binary critical perspective on movies. This week's film is YOU PEOPLE (2023), which has a 52% , 42% on Rotten Tomatoes & a 50 on Metacritic. ⁠
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YOU PEOPLE stars Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny and Nia Long. It follows a young in*******al couple as their parents meet for the first time. When their families start to get to know each other, their cultures clash and put the young couple's future in jeopardy. It was directed by Kenya Barris and written by Barris & Hill.⁠
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Click to read reviews from Zeba Blay (Jezebel), Rendy Jones (Rendy Reviews), Aurora Amidon (Paste Magazine) and Melanie McFarland (Salon). 🍒

More HERE: http://bit.ly/3Rjm3kn

02/17/2023

Welcome back to , where we give you five big things that happened this week in pop culture & entertainment news to send you into the weekend with plenty to talk about. 🍒 Swipe through for the highlights!⁠
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👠 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK | NYFW wrapped on Wednesday, and as usual, it was chock-full of shows with superstar attendees, incredible outfits, and a look at the Fall 2023 designer trends-to-be. Pictured are Mindy Kaling at the Michael Kors show, Quinta Brunson at kate spade, and Natasha Lyonne at Rodarte. ⁠
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🖤 SHADOW & BONE S2 TRAILER | Netflix dropped the official trailer for season two of their hit series Shadow And Bone. The second season of the series based on Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling novels will have “new friendships, new romance, bigger battles, epic adventures, and a shocking family secret that could shatter everything.” SHADOW AND BONE hits Netflix March 16. ⁠
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🃏 LADY GAGA REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT 'JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX' | Lady Gaga posted a first look at the Joker sequel (JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX) on her IG this week. The pop icon-turned-actress is rumored to be playing the Joker’s lover Harley Quinn in this follow-up to 2019’s Oscar-winning JOKER. We still have a while to wait for the film, though; it’s expected to release October 2024. ⁠
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💔 RAQUEL WELCH DIES AT 82 | Actress and model Raquel Welch died on Wednesday at the age of 82. She was a legendary bombshell screen presence that broke out with her roles in the 1966 films FANTASTIC VOYAGE and One Million Years BC. Welch became an in-demand actress throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s and won a Golden Globes Award for her performance in 1974’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS. Rest in peace.⁠
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😂 TINA FEY & AMY POEHLER ANNOUNCE COMEDY TOUR | One of Hollywood’s favorite duos is hitting the road! Tina Fey and Amy Poehler announced that they will be heading on a live comedy tour beginning this spring and stopping in four cities along the East Coast. The show promises to “celebrate their 30 years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment.”

02/17/2023

In honor of , we've compiled some of our favorite series featuring Black women in lead roles. Whether you’re looking for something light and sweet, a show with a bit more drama, or one that gives you both... these incredible women have got you covered. 🍒⁠
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See the full list here: http://bit.ly/3lJCZFb

02/17/2023

We got to catch up with the lovely Monica Barbaro to talk about her new romantic comedy film AT MIDNIGHT, filming Top Gun: MAVERICK, advice for aspiring actors, and why she wants to play roles that remind women of what they're capable of.

🌻 Read here: http://bit.ly/3XGFYLZ

02/17/2023

Here are this week's : the new seasons and series you need to check out! ⁠📺🍒⁠
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01. Carnival Row (S2) | on Prime Video
02. Hello Tomorrow | on Apple TV+
03. Wu-Tang: An American Saga | on Hulu
04. The Exchange | on Netflix
05. The Law According to Lidia Poët | on Netflix
06. You (S4) | on Netflix
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🍒 https://bit.ly/3Pija1V

02/17/2023

EMILY: Writer/Director Frances O'Connor | CherryPicks

EMILY writer/director Frances O'Connor talked to about her directorial debut, Emily Brontë's life & legacy and embracing "ugly" stories.

EMILY writer/director Frances O'Connor talks to ' Meg McCarthy about the new film and Emily Brontë's legacy. EMILY is now in theaters! Learn more...

02/16/2023

There are few things that make us feel more nostalgic than The Twilight Saga.

And something we're still not over? The weird, dramatic, perfectly angsty New Moon montage of Bella Swan sitting in a chair for an entire year while she mourns the end of her relationship with her immortal vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen.

For this month's , Sara Li argues that no movie has ever gotten teen heartbreak so right, and tells us why we as a culture need to embrace feeling BAD sometimes.

Read it here: http://bit.ly/3lA6toJ

02/15/2023

Here are this week's : our top picks for new release films we can't wait to watch this weekend. 🎬️⁠
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01. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
02. Emily⁠
03. Return to Seoul
04. Sharper
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🍒 thecherrypicks.com

02/14/2023

The best Valentine's Day gift ever: these new photos & teaser from Netflix's BRIDGERTON spin-off QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY! 💗💘💞 The series premieres May 4.

Watch the teaser: https://bit.ly/3YtBGsz

02/14/2023

Valentine’s Day can be whatever you make it! Want to laugh? Cry? Sing along with some old favorites? No matter your mood, you can indulge in a little bit of romance and a lot of ridiculousness with this list of some of our favorite V-Day TV episodes.

💘💞💗 See it HERE: http://bit.ly/3HYCazz

02/13/2023

Today's are in honor of the 25th anniversary of Titanic. 🎉🎂 Celebrate by watching one of our classic Kate & Leo choices! ⁠💙
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01. Titanic
02. Heavenly Creatures
03. This Boy's Life
04. Sense and Sensibility
05. The Basketball Diaries
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🍒 thecherrypicks.com

02/13/2023

Closing Night Program: Flashdance

The Dance Films Association and Lincoln Center's Dance on Camera Festival wraps up tonight with a screening of , in honor of the film turning 40 this year! Film at Lincoln Center

Do you remember your first time watching Flashdance?

Flashdance, an iconic 1980s dance film celebrating its 40th anniversary, will close the Dance on Camera Festival. Flashdance celebrates powerful women working tirelessly to make their dance dreams a reality.

02/12/2023

us, waiting very impatiently for tonight's (but only for the Jennifer Coolidge commercial, Rihanna's halftime show, and the all-female flight crew 😏🏈) (and the snacks).

02/11/2023

Welcome to the inaugural TV edition of , the series where we take a look at the female & non-binary critical perspective on film (and now television)! Today we're taking a look at one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time: FRIENDS. ⁠
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ran on NBC for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004. It made stars out of its entire cast, which included Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.
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It has an 80% , 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65 on Metacritic. ⁠
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Here's what a few of our had to say about the show and its legacy: ⁠
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Scacchi Koul for BuzzFeed News (2019): "Loving Friends in 2019 requires a level of mental gymnastics that should force the show to remain a forgotten blip in the past. List any of your 'favorite' episodes and there’s likely something grotesque buried in the plot." ⁠
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Kira Cochrane for Guardian (2011): "Perfectly cast and snappily written... a peerless, slow-burn romantic comedy."⁠
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Diane Holloway for Statesman (1994): "NBC has billed 'Friends' as a 'sophisticated comedy', but nobody in the real world would use that description." ⁠
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Emily St. James for Vox (2019): "If you’re one of Friends’ many fans, you almost certainly remember the show as one of the best comedies of its era, a megahit that nonetheless possessed warm, funny, relatable characters and a surprisingly soapy storytelling style. ... At its best, the show was a blast of fresh air, and even in its worst episodes, the talented ensemble cast was fun to hang around with." ⁠
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What are your thoughts on Friends? Which critic do you agree with? Tell us in the comments! ⁠
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More reviews: http://bit.ly/3K2CPTl

02/10/2023

Welcome back to , where we give you five big things that happened this week in entertainment news to send you into the weekend. 🍒 Swipe through for the highlights!⁠

🎶 AVANTIKA, CHRISTOPHER BRINEY & BEBE WOOD JOIN 'MEAN GIRLS' MUSICAL FILM | Avantika (Senior Year), Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Bebe Wood (Love, Simon) have landed major roles in the film adaptation of Broadway’s Mean Girls musical, which is bound for Paramount+. They join a cast that includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho and Jacquel Spivey, as previously announced.

🏆 GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD ON THE WOMAN KING’S OSCARS SNUB: IT’S A “VERY LOUD STATEMENT” | The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood is speaking out about her film, and other films directed by and featuring Black women, being shut out of this year’s Oscars race. She wrote in an op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter that “it’s a reflection of where the Academy stands and the consistent chasm between Black excellence and recognition.” We highly recommend reading Gina’s whole piece HERE: http://bit.ly/3xiMo8Y

🏀 MATT DAMON & BEN AFFLECK REUNITE IN NEW FILM 'AIR' | Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have reunited yet again (alongside Viola Davis this time) for the new drama AIR: Courting A Legend. The film follows the partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike which created the game-changing Air Jordan sneakers. Affleck plays Philip Knight, the co-founder of Nike, and Damon stars as marketing exec Sonny Vaccaro. Davis plays Jordan’s mother Deloris. Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker and Gustaf Skarsgård also star. AIR is in theaters April 5.

💘 'AND JUST LIKE THAT…' FANS ARE LOSING IT OVER THIS AIDEN/CARRIE KISS | The Internet is fully freaking out over these photos of an Aiden/Carrie kiss in And Just Like That season 2. Since it was announced that John Corbett would be appearing in the show’s sophomore season, there were rumors of a possible Aiden & Carrie reunion. Some fans aren’t thrilled, however, especially following Big’s death at the very beginning of the first season and the complicated love triangle between the three in the original S*x and the City.

❄️ DISNEY ANNOUNCES 'FROZEN 3' & 'TOY STORY 5' | Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Frozen 3 and Toy Story 5 are both in the works at Disney, as part of a slew of sequels in popular animated film franchises. Another Zootopia movie is also in development. This news comes alongside Iger’s announcement on the same status call that Disney+ lost 2.4 million subscribers in the final quarter of 2022, and that the company will cut 7,000 jobs.

02/10/2023

We're closing the door on the "could Jack have fit on the door/raft" debate (let the record show: Rose could not and should not have scooted over!!), and taking a look at some of our other favorite scenes from Titanic.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary theatrical re-release of James Cameron's iconic film (today!), here are 9 of Rose's best moments we can't wait to rewatch on the big screen. 🚢

💛 Read here: http://bit.ly/40OmXtN

02/10/2023

Happy birthday, Laura Dern. ✨ You will always be famous!

02/10/2023

Today's are in honor of Judith Light's birthday! 🙌 Watch a few of our choices to celebrate! ❤️⁠
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01. American Crime Story: Impeachment
02. Ugly Betty
03. The Politician
04. Transparent
05. Who's the Boss
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🍒⁠ https://bit.ly/3MXarjY

02/09/2023

New year, new animated television shows! 💥 From bounty-hunting space dads saving the day to hotel managers of hell, Rendy Jones breaks down all the new and upcoming animated series scheduled to release in 2023. ⁠
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✍️ See the full list: http://bit.ly/3JVgpDm

02/09/2023

‘80 for Brady’ Director Talks Working With Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, and Jane Fonda

Sooo funny

Kyle Marvin’s directorial debut is a wholesome look at friendship and football.

02/09/2023

We love you!

02/09/2023

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02/09/2023

Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis to Star in Kay Scarpetta Series Nearing Order at Amazon

Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis to Star in Kay Scarpetta Series Nearing Order at Amazon

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis are teaming for an Amazon series based on Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta novels, Variety has confirmed with sources. Kidman would star as Scarpetta with Curtis…

02/08/2023

Here are this week's : our top picks for new release films we can't wait to watch this weekend. 🎬️⁠
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01. Magic Mike's Last Dance
02. Somebody I Used to Know
03. Cinema Sabaya
04. Huesera: The Bone Woman
05. Your Place or Mine
06. Seriously Red
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🍒 thecherrypicks.com

02/08/2023

Today on ! 🍒

Katelyn Nacon, star of Southern Gospel and Linoleum, joins us at 1PM PT (4PM ET).

💬 Tune in: instagram.com/thecherrypicks

02/07/2023

Don't worry, we're handling your Valentine' s Day plans this year. 💘

Whether you're coupled up, flying solo, or celebrating Galentine's, we've got list of 12 romance movies for you to choose from. We've also paired the mood of the movie with a complimentary beverage (and bonus this time: chocolate!) for a perfect love-filled evening.

🍷🍫 See the full list and get your treats: http://bit.ly/3HHfNyv

02/06/2023

Ciara Riley Wilson talked to about her starring role in Netflix's On My Block spin-off Freeridge, the work she had to do to understand her character as a q***r actor, and why the people in this show feel like real teenagers. 💜 ⁠
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Read here: https://bit.ly/3DK45C4

02/06/2023

The Latest Hollywood S**t Show is Now Aimed at the Actresses

Miranda Bailey weighs in on this year's Oscar nominations from the perspective of an indie filmmaker, now on our site!

Personally, I am over the moon that Andrea Riseborough received an Academy Award nomination for her brilliant performance in the itty bitty film To Leslie.