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I’m a cinephile who enjoys regularly revisiting my favorite films, but director Stephen Frears’ High Fidelity is a movie that exists in a very special category for me in that I’ve probably watched it dozens of times. The characters and performances are wonderful and real (I always appreciate how I vacillate between loving and hating each of the protagonists), and it’s hilariously brutal emotional honesty help make it one of the all-time best romantic comedies.But above all other brilliant qualities, its greatest strength…

Romantic comedies are an art form that people undervalue. But not me, they’re my comfort genre. I have seen many of the best rom-coms throughout my life. I’ve seen highly rated romantic comedies that sweep you into the tale and ones that don’t quite understand the appeal of the genre.  Seeing so many has made me develop an admiration and appreciation for actors who excel in this film world. John Cusack is one of these actors. Some of the best John Cusack movies are romantic. Watching his romantic comedies has made him…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeIn light of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ (SAG-AFTRA) historic move to join its fellow union, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), in striking against studios and streamers, actors and writers have shared horror stories that highlight the very corporate greed that the combined unions’ are fighting against. Follow along here for real-time…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeJohn Cusack is one of several Hollywood stars speaking out about unfair wages for actors as the performers’ union goes on strike. On Thursday (13 July), the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Sag-Aftra) joined screenwriters in strike action, picketing studios for fairer standards for actors and performers across the industry.This effectively means…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeTributes from across the entertainment industry are pouring in for the late actor Alan Arkin who died aged 89 on Friday (30 June).The veteran actor is best known for his Oscar-winning role as the cantankerous grandpa in the 2006 comedy Little Miss Sunshine.The news was announced by his sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony, who shared a joint statement on behalf of the family: “Our father was…

Screenshot: Adult SwimThe quest to be an empress for Rachel and Sarah—along with their gardening vibes—came to a head in the season two finale of YOLO: Silver Destiny on Adult Swim. io9 sat down with the animated series’ creator Michael Cusack and cast members Sarah Bishop (Sarah) and Todor Manojlovic (Rachel) to talk about this season’s exploits.Filled with mega-cringe comedy, absurd acid-trip fantasy, and some art-house choices featuring Timothée Chalamet, YOLO leveled up in season two by really pushing the show’s…

Screenshot: Adult SwimThe power of friendship abides in YOLO: Silver Destiny, the sequel season for YOLO: Crystal Fantasy. The adult animated series returns January 22 on Adult Swim and January 23 on HBO Max; it’ll reunite us with party besties Rachel and Sarah and the fantastical portals they often drunkly stumble into, resulting in hilarious adventures within wicked bizarre realms. It’s wild and imaginative, like an epic girls night out under the best sort of influences.io9 recently got the chance to talk to creator…