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Michael Peyton
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Dad. Games & Entertainment Guy. Prequel Trilogy Apologist. Reluctant home repair expert. Events & Partnerships for IGN. Prev: WBD, TNTLA, CNNE
#TheDevilWearsPrada2 is both a lot of fun and frequently frustrating. It’s a serviceable sequel that feels like slipping right back into a comfy cerulean sweater.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is a Razor-Sharp Successor to the Original but Some Big Changes to Legacy Characters Might Frustrate Longtime Fans
The movie is a glossy, charming, and razor-sharp follow-up to the beloved 2006 original but can also be frustrating in how it deals with fan-favorite characters. The movie is not nearly as biting as i...
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If you’re looking for something to watch this weekend and Jon Bernthal sporting an honest-to-god decent Southern accent, check out my review of Netflix’s murder mystery thriller His & Hers. www.ign.com/articles/net...
Netflix's His & Hers Review - IGN
Review: Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal's fiery chemistry makes His & Hers an elevated thriller that levels up the material from a standard murder mystery into something gripping and bingeable.
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It is important to promise, now, that whatever Trump builds at the White House will be torn down as soon as he leaves. www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/if-he-buil...
If He Builds It, Tear It Down
Pendulums must swing.
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15 years after the debut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, a scene from the movie still stands out as the best of the entire film series.
Harry Potter: 15 Years Later, a Non-Canon Scene Stands as the Best of the Series
15 years after the debut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, a scene from the movie still stands out as the best of the entire film series.
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I keep seeing this image and thinking the witch is wearing a pair of giant platform shoes. www.cnn.com/2025/11/22/e...
‘Wicked: For Good’ is one of the most political films of the year | CNN
The concluding chapter raises the stakes and leans hard into another scorchingly hot political topic: immigration.
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One of my favorite things I’ve ever written: an ode to a small moment in an epic franchise. www.ign.com/articles/har...
Harry Potter: 15 Years Later, a Non-Canon Scene Stands as the Best of the Series - IGN
15 years after the debut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, a scene from the movie still stands out as the best of the entire film series.
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I got to go talk to Richard Linklater about the French New Wave and 20-year-old Film School Michael would be so proud.
Richard Linklater Breaks Down the Similarities Between Netflix’s Nouvelle Vague and Slacker - IGN
The director of the new Netflix film explains how it shares why audiences who are fans of his previous work should check it out.
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If you want to watch Matthew Rhys do a pretty decent Hannibal Lecter impression then check out my review of The Beast in Me on Netflix!
Netflix’s The Beast in Me Review - IGN
Despite frustrating plotting and uneven execution, Netflix's The Beast in Me is stacked with great performances by a solid cast that ultimately make the show worth a watch.
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Check out my first-ever review for IGN, where I dive into the latest season my favorite show on TV right now.
Netflix’s The Diplomat: Season 3 Review - IGN
In Season 3, Netflix's The Diplomat ramps up the action and proves why it's the best political show on TV right now.
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More than 50 games will be at #IGNFanFest: Fall Edition and you can check them out right now on our Steam Page, as well as watch the livestream on Steam itself this Wednesday! bit.ly/4n4ZzSD
Father of the Bride is the best Diane Keaton movie and it’s not even close.
Another career highlight - spending time with Allison Janney about (finally) getting to play president. www.ign.com/articles/mad...
Madam President: Allison Janney Takes Office in The Diplomat Season 3 - IGN
The Oscar and Emmy-winning actress spills details on how her years in the fictional West Wing led directly to her assuming high office in the Netflix series.
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With spooky season now among us, that means #IGNFanFest 2025: Fall Edition is almost here! Check out how to tune into the show live and what to expect from the 80+ reveals on October 15.
IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition – How to Watch and What to Expect From the Show
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This whole Kimmel thing kind of feels like a “Tom Hanks has COVID” moment.
Can someone sit the producers of the Emmys down and explain that we watch for the speeches? And why are they producing the Emmys if they don't know it?
Also, check out what newly-minted Emmy winner and writer of The Studio said about the funniest scene in the whole show. www.ign.com/articles/how...
How a Rogue Burrito Inspired The Studio’s Funniest Scene Yet - IGN
The Studio Creator Alex Gregory says a real-life incident with a flying burrito inspired one of the show's funniest scenes.
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Now’s as good a time as any to re-share my interview with Stephen Graham where he says we’ll probably get more Adolescence-type story telling in an anthology series. #Emmys www.ign.com/articles/ado...
Adolescence Co-Creator Stephen Graham Teases Anthology Series and Reveals More Secrets from the Netflix Show - IGN
Adolescence Co-Creator Stephen Graham reveals whether the show could continue as an anthology series and that the famous drone shot almost didn't happen.
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I agree, and the cringe-inducing tension is making the show borderline unwatchable. Terrible idea.
As much as I love the jokey pressure Nate Bargatze put on winners at the #emmys by taking money off a charity donation when they speak too long, the fact is, the most compelling moments in most awards ceremonies comes from winners saying something unexpected and moving.
Alongside a first-look image showing Ryan Gosling’s character in Star Wars: Starfighter, Lucasfilm also announced the full cast, which includes Matt Smith, Amy Adams, and Mia Goth. bit.ly/47SKJdV
We've got 10 minutes of Hollow Knight Silksong gameplay from across the two playable levels at #gamescom2025. Watch it here.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay (Off-Screen) | gamescom 2025
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If you're watching #gamescom #onl be sure to follow along with @ign.com 's live blog, updating with all the biggest trailers and announcements! www.ign.com/articles/gam...
gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: Everything Announced (Updating Live) - IGN
gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 marks the start of the gaming convention in Cologne, and is always packed full of announcements, trailers and gameplay reveals. It's a lot to keep track of, so we're r...
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