Every year when the Emmys come around, the categories most fans seem to focus on are Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series. Even within those subsets, fans find themselves drawn to the leading and supporting performances within, and this year, there are some strong contenders across all categories. However, one of the most fascinating categories year after year is Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. What sets this category apart from others is that its very nature prevents sweeps, like what fans are likely to see from The Pitt, which is eyeing several wins in more categories than it swept last year. There are five nominations this year for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, and each has fans and experts backing them to take home the award.

Peacock’s biggest show in history, All Her Fault, is among the nominees for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series this year, along with The Beast in Me, which aired on Netflix earlier in the year. The former stars Sarah Snook, who is best known for her role as Shiv Roy across all four seasons of Succession. Another Netflix original series, Beef, which was written and created by Lee Sung Jin, is also in line to be recognized for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series this year. Lee Sung Jin is also working with director Jake Schreier on the script for Marvel’s X-Men reboot movie starring Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver. The final two nominees are DTF St. Louis, the hit HBO series starring Jason Bateman and David Harbour, and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, which aired on Hulu way back in February.

What Won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series at the 2026 Emmys?

After some deliberation from the voters, HBO’s DTF St. Louis took home the award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. There were talks that Beef Season 2, starring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, could come in at the ninth hour and win the award, but the consensus is that DTF St. Louis was viewed as a heavy favorite from the time the categories were announced until now. Unlike some other shows in this category, such as Beef and Love Story, there is not expected to be a second season of DTF St. Louis on HBO Max.

Check out DTF St. Louis on HBO Max and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the 2026 Emmy Awards.

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HBO

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Steve Conrad

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Apple TV+ has raised the bar for what viewers can expect from streaming television. No more middle-of-the-road content meant to play in the background. The platform has elevated its programming and provided the go-to destination for compelling sci-fi narratives. Silo is the highest-reviewed series and is also breaking records as it surges on streaming. Premiering in 2023, the post-apocalyptic show is adapted from Hugh Howey’s Wool series.

Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette Nichols, one of the many citizens of the titular silo. Constructed to avoid whatever end-of-the-world scenario that ended up occurring, the bunker has survived many generations based on a rigid caste system. The spiral silo houses the most affluent at the top, while manual laborers like the mechanics who keep the generator running are at the bottom. It has been so long that no one knows how the world ended, but they outlaw any relics that pertain to the old world. Juliette starts to question this way of life when her lover seemingly falls to his death. Convinced he wasn’t suicidal, Juliette sets out to discover the secrets of the silo and exactly what the higher-ups are hiding. Even in Season 3, the series continues to break records as Silo nears its final season.

‘Silo’ Season 3 Answers Long-Awaited Questions

The question of who built the silo has long haunted the series. The inhabitants of the refuge understand that they can’t go outside but have no clue as to when the world will be inhabitable again. Silo Season 3 finally sets out to answer this question, though it takes a whole season to do it. This time, production takes a more creative approach to Hugh Howey’s books by incorporating an amnesia storyline for Juliette.

After surviving the inferno of the entrance to her silo, Juliette retains no memories of anything before. Season 3 picks up with her taking over for Bernard (Tim Robbins) as mayor after his supposed death. It becomes clear quite quickly that Juliette is being manipulated by a corrupt system that refuses to die.

Perhaps the more compelling narrative, however, is the other half of the episode. Finally, audiences will get answers about what really ended the world in Silo as the series flashes back to before the structures were built. Estimated to be at least three hundred years ago, this society is the focal point of the new season. When a dirty bomb from Iran detonates in D.C., the U.S. government considers retaliation. Pilot Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) begs her brother, Congressman Daniel Keene, to get on the Iran Committee while encouraging him to tell reporter Helen (Jessica Henwick) everything that is going on.

Charlotte’s paranoia indicates there is something else going on, but these secrets may be buried after she suffers a traumatic brain injury on a mission. This sets up yet another Silo mystery that fans desperately want answered. Season 3 shows exactly how the circumstances of the silos began and how it connects to Juliette’s situation. Silo continues to expand on the concept and keeps viewers hooked on the line. Like any good sci-fi, it seems to miraculously predict what is to come, sometimes in terrifying ways.

‘Silo’ Is the Perfect Sci-Fi Series

Apple TV+ has the right instinct to deliver Silo in a timely manner as well as wrap up the concise story. With only one season left in its life, the show continues to provide results. Season 3 is more stirring than most, with a narrative that is more relevant than ever. Even though there are still many mysteries, one of them has been solved in the form of the AI known as the Algorithm.

As it turns out, Judicial was following the artificial intelligence system that continues to manipulate the silo. It insists on drugging Juliette and implanting her with false memories so she doesn’t remember the other silo. Robert Sims’ (Common) wife, Camille (Alexandria Riley), is its point of contact and the main culprit in gaslighting Juliette. While a newly implemented council acts as though it is updating the Pact, the AI is still pulling the strings.

If this isn’t a direct commentary on modern society, who knows what is? Taking orders from a non-human entity and allowing it unlimited control is one of the main concerns of the world at the moment. Framing the AI as the ultimate villain is a perfect way to connect with audiences when everyone in reality seems complicit in bowing to their computer overlords.

Silo also speaks to the ever-growing concerns over the apocalypse. Climate change seems to be getting worse every day, and the food continues to poison its citizens. The only difference is that the characters of Silo are taking these threats seriously, while in real life, no one in Washington, D.C., seems competent enough to do so. Silo’s relevance is beyond question, and as frightening as it is, it has become the best sci-fi development in a long time.

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Graham Yost

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Graham Yost, Hugh Howey, Jeffery Wang, Lekethia Dalcoe

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A Kentucky man is accused of killing a baby he was trusted to care for while the boy’s father was working, police claim.

Elijah Mayes, 19, was arrested after authorities discovered the body of his 11-month-old son Grayson Walton on Saturday, September 12, according to the Central City Police Department.

Mayes, of Central City, is charged with murder, first-degree criminal abuse, tampering with physical evidence, abuse of a corpse and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), the department said in a Monday, September 14, news release.

Before Grayson’s remains were discovered, police responded to a reported disturbance at a Central City residence, where they met with Grayson’s father around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday.

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A Georgia man is accused of killing his girlfriend’s baby after he told deputies that the 6-month-old boy became “unresponsive” in his care, according to authorities. Willie George Northern Jr., of Kathleen, is charged with murder, cruelty to children and tampering with evidence in the baby’s death, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a […]

According to police, the father told officers that his child “was supposed to be in the care of Elijah Mayes while he was at work.”

Mayes, who was at the scene, reportedly said a family friend had picked up the baby the prior evening, around 10 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

When officers located and subsequently interviewed the family friend, she said she never picked up Grayson, authorities claim.

Another family member allegedly told police that they last saw the baby with Mayes at a different home in Central City.

Investigators first executed a search warrant at the home where the disturbance was reported and discovered methamphetamine, according to police. They also searched a car outside the property.

Investigators later executed an additional search warrant at the same residence where the family member said they saw Mayes and Grayson, police said.

The search led to the discovery of Grayson’s body inside the home, according to police.

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UPDATE — 2/13/2026 at 12:10 p.m.: Police have arrested a New Mexico man for allegedly killing his 11-month-old child before partially burying the baby’s remains in a remote area. Us Weekly confirmed John Hannon, 43, was arrested for child abuse resulting in death and tampering with evidence, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. […]

“The Central City Police Department extends its condolences to Grayson’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time,” the department said in a statement.

Authorities have not specified how Grayson died or a potential motive for the alleged killing.

Several law enforcement agencies were involved in investigating what happened to Grayson, including Kentucky State Police and the FBI.

Mayes was ultimately booked in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center following his arrest.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether he had retained legal representation or entered a plea.

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“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” police said. “Additional information will be released when appropriate and as the investigation allows.”

Central City is about a 125-mile drive southwest from Louisville.

If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Yaya Mayweather is back in the headlines as new updates surface about the 2020 stabbing involving Lapattra Jacobs. The incident took place at NBA YoungBoy’s Texas home and has followed Yaya for years. Now, it looks like a judge has officially decided how much Yaya will have to pay in damages

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Yaya Mayweather Ordered To Pay Lapattra Jacobs Millions In Damages

On Monday, reports surfaced that Yaya Mayweather was ordered to pay Lapattra Jacobs more than $50 million in damages.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a Texas judge awarded Jacobs over $40 million in compensatory damages. The judge also awarded another $10 million in exemplary damages, bringing the total to more than $50 million.

The damages reportedly cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment, lost earning capacity, and disfigurement. Furthermore, the judge found Yaya’s actions involved an “extreme degree of risk” and involved aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The site also reports that Jacobs initially sued NBA YoungBoy. However, her claims against the rapper did not make it to trial.

Here’s A Look Back At The 2020 Stabbing Incident

The incident dates back to April 2020, when Yaya Mayweather encountered Lapattra Jacobs at NBA YoungBoy’s Texas home. At the time, both women had been romantically linked to the rapper.

According to reports, the two exchanged words before the situation turned into a physical altercation inside the kitchen. Yaya allegedly grabbed two knives and stabbed Jacobs, who was later taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Jacobs reportedly underwent surgery after suffering multiple wounds to her arm. Yaya was arrested and later charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident.

She later pleaded no contest to the charge and was sentenced to six years of probation in December 2022. Yaya avoided jail time but was ordered to complete 40 hours of community service. She was also ordered not to harass or threaten Jacobs while serving her probation.

In 2025, Yaya returned to social media and reflected on some of her past choices, per The Shade Room. She praised her parents for raising her right and explained that her actions did not reflect how they raised her. Yaya also apologized to her parents and others she may have hurt over the years, including Jacobs. While maintaining that she acted in self-defense, Yaya still apologized to Jacobs for what happened.

Social Media Reacts 

Folks quickly gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to the latest update involving Yaya Mayweather. While some were shocked by the high amount, others were happy to see Lapattra Jacobs receive justice. Many referred to Jacobs as “Pat” while celebrating the judgment in her favor. However, others questioned whether the more than $50 million payment was excessive.

Instagram user @goateduserig wrote, “I’ll fix it ‘Floyd ordered to pay’”

Instagram user @_.dawnnnn wrote, “She wouldn’t be my daughter no more 🤣🤣😭😭that’s a lot of money”

While Instagram user @tmu.adri wrote, “❤️pat deserves her money period”

Instagram user @alleyesonjada wrote, “Awwwww that girl life set forever. Her kids bout to be super straight. And I believe her bd just passed. God set up her up right!”

Instagram user @honeyhunncho added, “I mean she took that’s girls whole life fr shorty not even the same I would’ve asked for $100mill”

While Instagram user @_pina._colada._ wrote, “Stab me next I’m willing to take a chance!!😂jk…”

Instagram user @yayayaners wrote, “Idk $50 million seems excessive”

Instagram user @bandsy_ wrote, “50M’s more than her networth. That needs to be reevaluated”

While Instagram user @deadloverghost wrote, “ I don’t know I don’t see nothing funny the other person could’ve not made it and yall joking about it I lost two family members to a stabbing.”

Instagram user @oowee_reddxx wrote, “I’d be on the phone w NBA right nah !”

Instagram user @bluv2u added, “she stabbed that girl and she lost her baby (she was pregnant) so $50Ms ain’t even breakin even..”

While Instagram user @illimjustaaylaa_ wrote, “JUSTICE FA PATTY 👏🏾 👏🏾 ❤️❤️”

RELATED: Yaya Mayweather Apologizes To Her Parents And The Woman She Stabbed In 2020 At NBA YoungBoy’s Home

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the two weeks that start September 14th with Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) infuriating his father when Adam writes Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) a reality check. Plus, Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) makes a double cross move that may come back to bite him soon.

Also, coming up during the two weeks of September fourteenth through the twenty-fifth, we’ve got Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) helping Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) pull off a con, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) leaving rehab, and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) is really frustrated. Let’s get right into it.

Young and the Restless: Jack Fakes a Heart Attack

Monday, September 14th on The Young and the Restless. Jack is taken to the hospital by off-duty paramedics who are helping this fake out to set up Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) and try and lure her into a trap. Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) worries to Jack once they get to the hospital that they won’t catch Patty and she will try and kill them again. Sally tells Adam Patty broke out of prison and asks Adam to have Newman Media cover Jack’s fake heart attack.

Wacky Patty debates her plan with Mr. Kitty. If you recall, Victor’s dog destroyed Patty’s original Mr. Kitty years ago, and she poisoned Victor’s dog in revenge. So, Patty’s debating leaving town or running to Jack. Patty also wants Matt away from Phyllis so he can work as her partner in crime. Patty is thrilled to see she’s trending online and then spots Jack’s heart attack news on Newman Media.

Y&R Spoilers: Phyllis Blasts Matt

Meanwhile, Phyllis confronts Matt, who admits that Patty came, asking to hide out with him. And Matt says he should have called the police. And Phyllis says they will be heroes if they can bring Patty down. So Matt calls Patty and says, “Hey, come back to the motel room.” because he had a change of heart and he’s decided to work with her. We have Sally heading over to Jabot and telling Kyle Abbott (Michael Muhney) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) that Adam agreed to help.

But Billy doesn’t trust Adam because he always does what Victor wants. Over at the new ranch, Adam tells Victor that Jack’s heart attack is a fake. Adam says it’s a plan to get Patty back in prison. Victor, of course, talks about exploiting Patty’s obsession with Jack. And then Victor snaps when Adam asks Victor not to do that. He asks Adam if he is choosing Jack over him. And Adam reminds Victor if he goes after Jack, then Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) will leave. And of course, Victor doesn’t like getting that reality check.

Young and Restless: Nikki & Billy Talk Chancellor

Tuesday, September 15th on The Young and the Restless. Nikki and Billy reach an understanding. Of course, Nikki thinks Billy would be the worst choice to run Chancellor, so he may tell her he’s abandoned it completely, but I expect he can’t drop it that quickly. Matt turns the tables on Patty. So, Matt and Phyllis are plotting to set up Patty, and we’ve got Matt luring her back to the motel room. They plan to turn her into the cops for their redemption, but of course, Patty is going to get away.

Elsewhere, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) tries to get Lily to discuss their future together. Cane really wants to move forward with Lily and lock things down, but she’s trying to keep things casual with Cane and without labels. But then Lily and Cane are kissing passionately at the GCAC. Also this week, Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle talk at Crimson Lights and they may be arranging their next romp. Even though they said that they were not going to hit the sheets again, but we know that they are this week.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victoria & Kyle Can’t Stay Away

In fact, Wednesday, September 16th on The Young and the Restless, Victoria takes control of her next rendezvous with Kyle. We’ve got Victoria waiting for him in a dark motel room. And when Kyle reaches for the light, she steps out from the bathroom and tells Kyle, “Don’t turn the light on.” Victoria is in sexy lingerie and heels, and it looks like she may be holding a blindfold. She’s holding something.

Billy tries to romance Sally, but his plans go up in smoke. So, this week, we are going to see Billy and Sally at their house, and they are sharing a really sweet and funny moment. So, Billy and Sally are sitting around. They’re on the sofa. Billy is shirtless. He’s in an apron with ingredients spread out on the coffee table. Sally’s laughing, but the fun time may end up being a stressful time if there is a cooking incident involving smoke and flames. This may be a literal spoiler.

Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) lets Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) know how much he appreciates her. She has been there for him. She got Nate the surgery consult and Stephanie drove him to and from surgery. And she took care of him while he’s recuperating. So, we’ve got Nate and Stephanie dancing in his apartment and Nate kisses her and tells Stephanie whatever this is, it feels real.

Y&R Spoilers: Victor Makes a Tough Decision

Thursday, September 17th on The Young and the Restless. Victor makes a difficult decision while trying to protect Nick. And despite Victor’s efforts, Nick is going to leave rehab earlier than he should. And he’s home this week. Jack and Diane get an ominous message from Patty.

She wants Diane out of the way again so she can get to Jack. And of course, Patty also wants Phyllis out of the way because of Matt. So, both these ladies may be at risk. This week at the Abbott Mansion, Jack and Diane are plotting with Kyle. Phyllis reaches a dead end in her quest to help Matt.

He may not be able to trick Patty, or they get frustrated with the lack of progress with their redemption plans for Matt. This week at Crimson Lights, Phyllis is talking to Matt and they look tense as Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Nick are watching. So, I guess the ruse of Matt left town isn’t holding up.

Young and Restless: Sally is Distraught

Friday, September 18th on The Young and the Restless. Sally is comforted by Chelsea Lawson Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) and there’s some kind of stressful time and hopefully it’s not about the baby. Maybe it’s about whatever happened with Billy and his cooking. Phyllis supports Daniel Romalotti’s (Michael Graziadei) new venture. I’m assuming this is about him working at the shadow room with his dad Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) tries to make peace with Devon Hamilton-Winters (Bryton James).

Then the week of September 21-25 on The Young and the Restless, we will see if Devon accepts Cane’s peace offering or not. Billy and Sally may need some place to stay if that smoke thing turns out to be literal. Patty continues to evade authorities and continues to plot to have Jack all to herself and get revenge on a bunch of other people. Phyllis and Matt focus their redemption plan on taking down Patty, even though it’s proving to be more of a challenge than they anticipated.

Get ready to say goodbye to Stephanie as Vivica A. Fox leaves for a couple of months to do a movie, which will put her romance with Nate on hold. Victor plots how to use Patty to harm Jack and the Abbotts while keeping Nikki in the dark that he is involved. And Kyle and Victoria’s affair picks up steam, and they are going to catch feelings soon.

Young and the Restless Fall Spoilers: Victor Goes to Extremes to Protect Nick

We also have fall spoilers for The Young and the Restless. Victor is determined to punish Matt for defying him, and Victor crosses lines while trying to protect Nick’s recovery. Kyle and Victoria go to great lengths to keep their affair hidden, and Sally and Billy’s wedding is going to be huge. The social event of the year in Genoa City, but also expect the unexpected.

Ashley and Tracy play big roles in Sally and Billy’s wedding, but they have different opinions of Sally. Phyllis celebrates a big win, but then needs to decide if she still wants Matt in her life. Daniel loves running the shadow room, and Christine loves that he is home to Genoa City and they’re staying put. Daniel is at a crossroads and it’s Phyllis surprisingly who helps steer him down the right path.

Nate and Stephanie’s friendship heats up once she’s back, but they worry about Holden’s reaction. Speaking of that, there is chatter that Holden is recast that the recast may have already happened and we’ll see it on screen soon. No official confirmation yet. Cane and Lily are in a good place, but a secret from Lily’s past may risk their future. Also, season 54 of The Young and the Restless kicks off October 8th. And on November 11th, the new co-headwriters work appears, and I am super excited about that.

There is something inherently unsettling about the overly cheerful world of children’s television. The colorful sets, catchy songs, talking objects and giant costumed characters are designed to make kids feel safe. Buddy takes all of that childhood comfort, twists it into something deeply disturbing and somehow manages to make the result as funny as it is horrifying.

Directed by Casper Kelly, the filmmaker behind the cult Adult Swim short Too Many Cooks, Buddy is exactly the kind of horror comedy that could have fallen apart almost immediately. A murderous orange unicorn from a 1990s-style children’s television show sounds like a great five-minute joke. Stretching that premise into a feature film is another story.

Somehow, Kelly makes it work.

The movie introduces audiences to It’s Buddy!, an impossibly upbeat children’s program hosted by Buddy, a towering orange unicorn voiced by Keegan-Michael Key. Buddy sings, dances and teaches his young friends important lessons, all while surrounded by the type of talking furniture, puppets and colorful characters that would have felt perfectly at home on television three decades ago.

Then one of the children stops playing along.

That is when Buddy begins revealing what kind of movie it really is.

Buddy [credit: BoulderLight Pictures]

As Buddy’s cheerful personality becomes increasingly threatening, Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and the other children begin questioning the world around them. Their attempt to escape Buddy’s increasingly dangerous playground eventually leads beyond the familiar television set and into a much stranger world.

Meanwhile, Cristin Milioti plays Grace, a mother in the real world who begins experiencing the disturbing feeling that someone is missing from her life, even though she cannot quite understand who that person might be.

It would be easy for Buddy to rely entirely on the joke of turning a Barney-like children’s character into a killer. Instead, Kelly keeps expanding the idea. The movie jumps between the television program, the outside world and increasingly bizarre environments that make it feel as though audiences are slowly discovering just how large Buddy’s nightmare actually is.

The production design is a huge part of why it works. It’s Buddy! genuinely looks like something pulled from a VHS tape sitting in a box since 1997. The cheap-looking sets, overly enthusiastic songs, goofy characters and dated television production aren’t merely background details. They are essential to the movie’s personality.

And once the violence begins, that artificial happiness makes everything happening on screen considerably more disturbing.

Keegan-Michael Key is particularly effective as Buddy. He never needs to completely abandon the character’s upbeat children’s-host personality to become frightening. In fact, Buddy is often at his creepiest when he is desperately trying to maintain that smile and convince everyone that they are still having fun.

Buddy [credit: BoulderLight Pictures]

The supporting cast is equally game for the insanity. Patton Oswalt voices a talking backpack named Strappy, while Michael Shannon appears as the cowboy puppet Willie. Topher Grace also stars alongside Milioti, but it is young Delaney Quinn who gives the movie much of its heart as Freddy.

Most importantly, Buddy understands exactly what kind of movie it wants to be.

This is not restrained horror. It is strange, bloody, absurd and intentionally ridiculous. Kelly throws children’s television, slasher horror, dark comedy and surrealism into the same blender and rarely seems interested in asking whether he has gone too far.

Buddy [credit: BoulderLight Pictures]

That commitment is what makes the movie so much fun.

Not every gag lands, and there are moments when Buddy threatens to stretch its central joke beyond its limits. But whenever the movie begins feeling comfortable, Kelly usually introduces another bizarre character, disturbing revelation or wonderfully ridiculous piece of violence to pull audiences back into Buddy’s world.

There is also something surprisingly effective underneath all the blood and comedy. Buddy plays with the strange relationship adults have with the television shows they loved as children. Looking back, some of those programs were genuinely bizarre. Giant creatures demanded participation, characters stared directly into the camera waiting for children to answer them and everyone repeatedly insisted that viewers were their friends.

Buddy simply asks what happens when one of those characters actually means it.

The answer is one of the strangest horror comedies of the year.

Buddy isn’t interested in reinventing horror. It just takes an incredibly fun idea and commits to it with enough creativity, nostalgia and unapologetic weirdness to make the whole thing work.

You may never look at a friendly children’s television mascot quite the same way again.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the next two weeks starting September 14th with Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) terrified because her daughter Belle Black (Martha Madison) is in over her head and taking big risks. Plus, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) is trapped and isn’t going to be able to run from his lies much longer.

Also, during the next two weeks of September 14-25, we’ll see Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) winning in Monte Carlo. EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) getting more suspicious when things don’t add up, and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) is sick of it.

Days of our Lives: Marlena Confides in Julie

Monday, September 14th on Days of Our Lives, we’ve got Marlena making a confession to her good friend Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes). And Marlena compares the chess set to Pandora’s box. And it might literally be because Belle and Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) find a box over in Italy. They are poking around a home and they don’t know it, but they are not alone.

So, Chad opens up a mysterious looking box while Belle is looking on and smiling. Dante Vitali, Sydney DiMera (Sidney Malakeh), and Philip start playing their high-stakes poker game. Philip’s going to meet and shake hands with Sami’s fiancée. And then once the game begins, Philip looks nervous because he’s got so much at stake. Also this week, Tristan Roland debuts as Otto. He may be a henchman. We’ll see.

DOOL Spoilers: Holly Needs Tate

Tuesday, September 15th on Days of Our Lives, Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) needs Tate Black‘s (Leo Howard) help, and this may have to do with Mason Whitfield (Brandon Butler), who obviously hates her. Philip and Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) celebrate the rewards of a big risk. So, it looks like Philip won at the poker table, but not enough, and he tries a Hail Mary move and makes a huge bet at the roulette table. It pays off big.

And then Gabi and Philip are celebrating on a big pile of cash on their hotel room bed. Hopefully Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) holds off on closing on the house until Philip’s back. Xander gets together with Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) to compare their findings as they keep looking for evidence against EJ. And the pressure is on Johnny to do something, but he really doesn’t want to betray his dad. Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) and Brady consider cornering Johnny and forcing him to do the right thing.

Days of our Lives: Theo Suspicious of Johnny

Wednesday, September 16th on Days of Our Lives. Theo’s suspicions of his cousin Johnny grow. Theo knows that Johnny’s hiding something big. Steve and Brady put their heads together to see what else they can uncover on EJ and the chorus. Lani Price (Sal Stowers) contemplates her future. She’s only filling in at Sweet Bits while Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) is undergoing cancer treatment and of course recovering from labor and delivery.

I think it’d be pretty cool if Lani joined Black Patch since she has a law enforcement past. Xander and his ex-wife Sarah are both thinking about their past. And at some point, Sarah is going to reconsider choosing Brady. And she and Xander are going to be back on the road to a reunion. We’re on the countdown to that.

Thursday, September 17th on Days of Our Lives. Belle’s suggestion gets a big no from Chad. So, Belle may want to do something risky as they follow the chess set clues. And it may be about whatever she and Chad found in that box. EJ is surprised by his daughter Sydney. Looks like she may show back up in Rome before he leaves after the poker game in Monte Carlo because it looks like EJ is going to bring Sydney home with him since we know she is headed back to Salem this very week.

And that’s good timing because Sydney is a lawyer and EJ may need a good lawyer soon. She could be a chip off the old EJ block and be devious, especially since she is also Sami’s daughter. Theo leans on Lani and confesses something to her and it may be his suspicions about EJ and Johnny.

Days of our Lives: EJ Grills Rita

Friday, September 18th on Days of Our Lives, EJ’s questioning his disloyal henchwoman, Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney), about what she’s found out about Dominic. This week, Rita looks at Stefano’s portrait and says it’s playing out as you planned, sir. It’s pretty clear that Rita’s loyalties turned away from EJ and Rita is now loyal to Dominic, which is why she sent him the Phoenix ring. Holly shares her feelings about Mason with Ariana. I think Holly has had about enough of being hassled by people trying to punish her for things she didn’t do. We’ve got Chad confronting Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord). He already chewed her out once when he found out Lexie was in the tunnels and she knew.

So, I wonder if EJ is going to tell Chad on their trip that Cat e was ISA, trying to find out if Chad knows if she is still ISA or not. And of course, Chad doesn’t know anything, but he may have some things to say to Cat. Belle and Chad talk with Marlena once they’re back about the new clues they found. And Marlena says this week that the name Marino means of the sea.

And so does the name DiMera, which is a big old red flag. This dominant guy seems to be several moves ahead of everybody as we get deeper into this. And Sydney makes her Salem comeback and Rita welcomes Miss Sydney home. Then Sydney goes over to the Brady Pub to see her grandpa Roman. And Mason is there. So we’ll see if he and Sydney hit it off.

Days of our Lives: Sydney Comes Home

September 21-25 Days of Our Lives. EJ is thrilled to have his daughter Sydney in Salem. But let’s be real, EJ has his hands full with so many things. Sydney and Mason may talk and find a mutual dislike of Holly. We’ll see if they are going to introduce stepsister issues for Sydney and Holly from back when their parents were married. Johnny may break down and confess what he’s hiding, but will it be to Chanel or Theo or to Steve? Chad and Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) suspect Chloe is still active in the ISA and may rat her out to EJ. We know Chad’s still mad that Cat kept the Lexie secret from him.

And Leo suspects that Cat was the one who stole and deleted the dead man switch letter that Gwen left. Remember, he’s not happy about that either. Marlena warns Belle to stop taking risks with the chess set mystery. It’s possibly dangerous. And remember, Stefano designed it for John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena. And the reason behind it ties back to the mysterious Dominic who’s due in Salem soon. Rita should welcome her new boss to Salem in coming days and we’ll find out more about who Dominic Marino is because rumor has it, it is a jaw-dropping shocker.

Days of our Lives: Huge Discovery Changes Lives

Then we’ve got some fall spoilers for Days of Our Lives. Chad and Belle’s clue sleuthing leads to a discovery that changes both of their families forever. This will have a huge impact on Salem for years and years to come. Also, a stranger’s arrival shakes up Salem and it ties to several of the story arcs and this character is going to shake things up. Looks like it’ll be Dominic and actually Dante may be a red herring.

Also, EJ’s plan to do Xander, Philip, and the whole Kiriakis family dirty is going to result in them rebuilding their former empire from the ashes. They’re going to come together as a family to fight against EJ, and Xander and Philip will be at the forefront. EJ’s feelings for Cat grow and hers seem to grow as well, but she’s been playing EJ and both of them are keeping secrets from each other.

Days of our Lives: Kristen Pops Back Up

Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) returns to Salem this fall and brings somebody with her. Sarah faces attacks both professionally and personally and Xander and Brady are going to work together to protect Sarah. And we’re going to see Xander risking everything for Sarah. Johnny and Chanel’s happiness is challenged as he continues to keep secrets for EJ and Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) struggles about being second choice for Abe Carver (James Reynolds).

Theo struggles with Lexie’s death. He really doesn’t want to run DiMera the way that EJ and Johnny have been. And as a result, Theo is at a crossroads in his life. Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) doubles down on her game as Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein)  gets more suspicious of her. We’ll see how Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) handles this and whether Joy is really paralyzed. Alex has a surprise for Joy just when she thinks she’s gotten away with everything.

On 90 Day Fiance, Catie Norboe reveals she broke her promises since getting married and made out with multiple people at a New Years Eve party. Marissa Rubinetti admits she was mean to Edward Miguel Gomez. Shea McGuire is thrown under the bus by his ex Nicole. And Rasit Kebabci pranks Thomas Dintino during a break. Let’s take a closer look in this recap of Season 12, Episode 19 Tell All Part 1.

90 Day Fiance: The Cast Calls Out Catie Norboe

On the 90 Day Fiance Tell All, Catie Norboe breaks down after Josh Atkins reveals she’s already broken her promises to him. Catie admits she made out with multiple people at a New Years Eve party. But giggles and downplays it until the cast comes for her. Ashia Montgomery calls her out first. Suggesting she should feel embarrassed about her behavior. Catie Norboe gets defensive but then starts to cry. Host Shaun Robinson  gives her a minute to calm down.

Eventually Catie Norboe is back in the hot seat. Josh Atkins got his green card. But he’s still not really working. He’s trying his hand at Journalism in an eight hundred dollar a month rented office. Catie admits frustration over Josh’s lack of employment. Even though he pays the office rent out of savings from “rich relatives”. Josh admits he wanted the space to get away from Catie and the pets she sits for.

Things get even worse for Catie Norboe once her friends Ryan and Danika join the Tell All. Danika admits Catie’s been confiding about a new crush. And boredom in her marriage. The details of the New Year’s Eve party prove even more outrageous. Catie made out with four people. Including a woman and an older gentleman. And was heading to the restrooms with her new crush. The other 90 Day Fiance couples come at her hard. And she bolts in tears suggesting Josh should dump her.

90 Day Fiance: Marissa Admits She Was Mean

90 Day Fiance couple Marissa Rubinetti and Edward Miguel Gomez have many issues. The biggest one right now is Marissa’s ex husband Michael. But the road was rough before that. Shaun Robinson and the rest of the Tell All participants find Marissa condescending. While she defends her attitude towards Edward as just vastly different life experiences and an age gap. But some feel she’s making it a class issue.

After clips are played of the couples’ clashes, Marissa acknowledges she was mean to Edward. He too got his green card and is actively working in a warehouse. Edward found a Dominican community where he can speak his native Spanish. While Marissa warns that could derail his progress with English. But the big problem is her ex. Who Edward calls an a$$ hole. Marissa admits her ex is now threatening and baiting Edward into a physical fight.

TLC Couple Annabelle and Shea Deal with Drama

While Shea McGuire and Annabelle Chua seem happy on the Tell All stage, the 90 Day Fiance couple get hit with drama from Shea’s past. First, Shea’s daughter Allison joins the stage to admit she doesn’t really think Annabelle is the best fit for her dad. And hasn’t really tried to fit in with their lifestyle. Annabelle disagrees. Shea admits in spite of normal ups and downs, he’s happy with a quiet life with Annabelle and her home cooking.

Shea’s ex wife Nicole shows up and she’s got receipts. Shea admits he’s probably in trouble and Annabelle just wants to know why she’s there. Nicole claims Annabelle deserves to know that Shea isn’t a faithful man. So, she brings a grainy audio recording about a lingerie picture and some incriminating texts. In the end Shea brushes it off as just mild indiscretions and Annabelle stands by her man. But Allison doesn’t hold back calling out Nicole as nothing but a messy home wrecker.

90 Day Fiance: Rasit’s Prank Infuriates Thomas

Rasit Kebabci is enamored with his first Tell All experience. He flirts with host Shaun Robinson and makes a point to tell Mohamed “Mido” Fayed he thinks he’s fake. Thomas Dintino is concerned with the level of perfume the cast members wear. He admits he’s most sensitive to Paula wearing it. The others get wind of his sensitive nose. And Rasit decides a prank is definitely in order.

So while the 90 Day Fiance cast breaks for lunch, Rasit loads up on perfume. He approaches Thomas under the guise of an introduction and a hug. But really he rubs cologne on his shirt. Thomas flips and tells him to get away from him taking cover in his dressing room to change shirts. Rasit tries to laugh it off and go into the room. But Thomas rages calling his scent an invasion while Paula intervenes. The rest of the cast says Thomas overreacted. But Rasit isn’t completely innocent. Till next time!

Big Brother veto ceremony results are in along with some info on Drew Campbell‘s twisted psychological gameplay. You can probably guess who’s the renomination in Week 10. We’ll also talk about Melody Morris‘s delusions, fan talk about Yash Patel throwing the veto and an alum backing off an outrageous claim.

Big Brother: Family Videos are Here

Let’s start with the alum. So Jun Song, Big Brother 4 winner tweeted about Rick Devens being allowed to call home to talk to his kids and wife weekly. That got picked up and spread all over Twitter with fans raging about the “rigged season”. Becca Devens entered the chat and said it’s not true.

Then Jun Song backed down and posted “this is my fault.” She said she “thought Devens negotiated this but turns out he didn’t”. Jun tried to defend her allegation, saying in the past, some vets were able to speak to their young children once a week.

Another fan called out Jun saying “she’s loud and wrong” and said people are now “looking at her sideways”. I will credit Jun for owning that she was wrong about Devens getting to talk to his family. So, let’s not spread fake news.

Speaking of houseguest families, they got videos from home and Taylor Brown and Melody both suspect something is going on at home because their moms were acting suspicious.

In Barrett Pfeiffer‘s video one of his family members was doing the Mallory Aurichio throat slicing gesture in the background, which was pretty funny. It’d be nice if Big Brother would put up all the videos of family so we can see them in their entirety.

Big Brother 28: Dee & Devens Swoon over Drew

Also, interesting note, Dee Valladares and Devens have fallen back in love with Drew after seeing his family video. They talked about hanging out after the game. Devens asked if Drew if they could hang or would it make him like a weird old dude.

Dee said Drew could call her if he ever needs help and she’d solve problems for him. Dee said she wants Drew in her life forever. Those two have flip-flopped on Drew all season long. The pendulum’s swung back from hate to love. It may shift again.

Now, let’s talk about the rumor that Yash threw the veto. First, he was sick as a dog and stood there for what thirteen hours. And Drew subjected him and Barrett to psychological torture. Drew yelled at Barrett and Yash when it got down to three.

He was loud, psyching them out. Imagine being really sick, exhausted, and then Drew’s yelling and taunting you aggressively. Then, after Barrett fell out, Yash cut a deal with Drew. Afterward, Yash went upstairs and collapsed on the HOH floor.

Yash was totally wiped out, sick as a dog. But he talked in the Diary Room later saying he still had gas in the tank. He may be fronting tho because Yash wanted to protect Taylor and he loves to win.

Big Brother: Yash and Drew’s Secret Deal

Maybe Drew just annoyed Yash into bargaining with him. Just because you can keep going physically doesn’t mean you have the mental fortitude to keep going. Also, Drew and Yash are both still keeping their deal secret.

Drew hasn’t told Devens about it and Drew tells him everything. And Yash didn’t tell Taylor either. If you haven’t heard, the terms are that Drew won’t vote to evict Taylor this week and won’t nominate Yash on his next HOH.

I expect Drew to stick to the Taylor part but if Drew wins the Double Eviction HOH, I bet Devens and Dee press him to put Yash on the block and he’d do it. Drew’s still in vet pet mode.

Devens Outed Melody’s Betrayal to Drew

Devens and Dee laughed about Melody calling herself “crème de la crème” and saying that if she was playing with normal houseguests, she would smoke them. Devens said she hasn’t won a thing and freaks when things don’t go her way.

Devens also called out her social game because Melody didn’t congratulate Drew when he won Power of Veto. Not only that, but Melody was rooting against Drew and for Yash. That hasn’t stopped Melody trying to get Drew to use the veto on her.

But Devens ratted out Melody and told Drew the truth — that Melody was rooting for Yash to win veto, not Drew. Melody fussed to Drew about the veto and asked what he’ll do if she’s not in here? And he told Melody, probably be more focused.

While Drew won’t use the veto on Melody, we saw Drew invite her to be his date for movie night. He also invited Barrett and Devens to watch Focker-in-Law which was exciting for the guys as they got snacks during the movie & they’re Have-Nots now.

Big Brother: Veto Ceremony Results

So, the veto ceremony results were no surprise. Drew didn’t fall for any of Melody’s nonsense and played the veto on himself. Drew’s off the block and with the bribe still in effect, Yash was forced to renominate Taylor but she should be safe.

Dee and Devens want Barrett out. And they’re fine to evict Melody if Barrett wins the Power of Veto and Taylor and Melody are the final nominees. Dee and Devens promised Yash not to evict Taylor, but the Survivors love blindsides, so we’ll see.

Final nominees heading into the Big Brother Blockbuster on Thursday are Melody, Barrett and Taylor. Barrett would vote to evict Taylor if he gets off the block. She’s safe though because I doubt Drew will break his word to Yash.

If he voted to evict Taylor, it’d be pointless because Yash would break the tie for her. So, there’s no upside to Drew doing that. It’ll likely be Barrett or Melody exiting Thursday. All eyes will be on the double eviction and Yash is the top DE target.

Big Brother: The Exit Plan

Barrett’s also debating how to make his exit memorable. He told Drew he’d make a hot dog, bite it and hand it to Devens on his way out the door. Barrett also said he’ll grab his stuff and sprint out and shut the door behind him.

That way, nobody in the house can see the crowd or hear them. I loved Cody Nickson‘s exit when he walked over the coffee table and out the door. The Houseguests ran over and grabbed the door before it closed so they could peep out.

So, if Barrett does it, he needs to make sure and close the second door behind him, the stage door, so the Houseguests can’t see out even if they grab the first door and hold it open.

Looks like Dee’s threat about Barrett regretting nominating the icons may manifest. He could go out next. And by the way, he’s still upset now, days after Dee telling him he didn’t get a Big Brother Time Capsule because he betrayed them.

Big Brother 28: Who Comes out on Top?

Also, Barrett thinks Devens has a much better resume than Dee. That’s intentional, though. Dee’s letting people think Devens is to blame for big moves so she flies under the radar. This is a Survivor game move.

Dee’s saving her real resume for the jury. All the time at Survivor Final Tribal Council, a castaway says: Here’s what you don’t know. I was behind this move and that move. I made this blindside happen. I had secret alliances to do my dirty work…

That’s what Dee’s doing, I believe. On Survivor, the jury likes to vote for secret masterminds. But on Big Brother, juries can be saltier and might vote against her for big moves rather than rewarding them. But Devens’ resume isn’t better.

Bottom line, Drew’s safe Thursday in the first eviction. And likely also in the DE since Yash is public enemy number one as a comp beast. And if Barrett survives the week and doesn’t win the Double HOH on Thursday, he’ll be back on the block.

When the trailer for The Debut first released, I knew that I, as a member of my local community theater scene, had to see it. I immediately identified with the world that director Jesse Eisenberg created. My family and friends all participate in community theater to varying degrees, mostly as actors, though we tend to help out behind the scenes where we can, too — so I know people just like those who appeared in the trailer. But while this movie appealed to me on a personal level, the true hook was the comic performance of Julianne Moore as a woman with no acting experience appearing in her first show.

After seeing this film, it’s safe to say that Moore has guaranteed her spot at the Academy Awards for a Best Actress nomination. In fact, she might be the frontrunner. The Debut is a showcase for her talents, and not just in comedy; she taps into nearly every skill and range an actor can utilize to portray Mona, a woman in midlife who is no longer certain who she is. While many wonderful movies screened at Toronto International Film Festival this year, The Debut is by far the best of the bunch.

What Is ‘The Debut’ About?

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Moore stars as Mona, a wife and mother of two kids who have recently graduated from high school and are no longer home very often. We open with Mona at dinner with her husband and some friends, who ask her how she spends her time now that her kids are older and don’t need her as much. Mona proudly declares that she’s auditioning for a musical; she’s ready to spend her time and fill her soul by doing something entirely for herself for a change.

This is where Mona meets Stef (Halle Bailey), Piotr (Eldar Isgandarov), Marty (Ken Todd Freeman), and many other members of the Brook Theater’s community. The movie begins from a position of optimism (even though it makes it clear that Mona’s own husband doesn’t respect her much), because Mona is embraced right away by the eccentric players in the troupe. They encourage her, fawn over her, and give her space to be herself without judgment.

The only issue is that Mona isn’t an actress, let alone a good one. The musical she’s been cast in, the fictional Nosy Neighbors, requires every member of the ensemble cast to pull their weight — but Mona can’t. So when she runs afoul of Jerry (Paul Giamatti), the charismatic director who only takes this so seriously because he cares, she receives a crash course in method acting. Jerry sees promise in her and systematically breaks down her own mental roadblocks, forcing her to deal with hard truths about her own personal life in the pursuit of artistic perfection.

Mona, surprisingly, takes to her walls breaking down much more easily than expected. She embodies her role as Miss Danielle, the superintendent of the building that’s central to Nosy Neighbors‘ plot. She begins to find her voice when Jerry suggests she wear the character’s prop tool belt, and she allows herself to be vulnerable when she pretends to smoke a cigarette among her peers — holding it, never lighting it.

But as she begins embodying the character, she finds it difficult to reconcile creative choices in the script. Her descent into becoming Miss Danielle surpasses all sane boundaries of “method acting,” to the point where she begins to impersonate building supers in dingy motels and apartment buildings in the city. And once she begins to clash with Jerry, she is hurled down a path where she must reconcile the person she was with the person she wants to be.

Jesse Eisenberg Establishes A World in ‘The Debut’

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A lot of this might seem over the top, self-important, and ridiculous; I don’t know what to say to that other than “welcome to community theater.” It’s clear that Eisenberg has a deep love for these spaces and how they give creative people a chance to thrive. The way he writes the extended cast of other actors in the musical shows that he understands the social dynamics that tend to play out among a bunch of weirdos who might not fit in anywhere else.

There’s a stigma about theater dorks, but Eisenberg portrays the community as supportive. Sure, there are big personalities, including a key contribution from theater legend Bernadette Peters. But it’s never mean, it never punches down, and it never shows these people’s passions as something to laugh at. It avoids the self-deprecating tone of Waiting for Guffman, which tends to hate its characters at times. It also doesn’t get too self-important like Theater Camp, instead opting for a blend of earnestness with recognizing the low stakes of the endeavor. The movie draws you into the group’s progress because you want them, and Mona, to succeed, just because of how much they care about this. It’s truly, simply love for the game.

Eisenberg’s dedication is more than apparent, as well, given that he created an entire fictional musical to serve as the plot’s backbone. The music of Nosy Neighbor sounds familiar because it’s reminiscent of an Andrew Lloyd Weber or Stephen Sondheim musical from the ’80s. The show includes big, catchy tunes with many moving parts and familiar beats, created with the charm of an amateur production. Cinematographer Drew Daniels, a longtime pro who shot the 2024 Best Picture winner Anora, takes a theatrical approach to many of the film’s big moments, but he’s not afraid to get close to raise the intensity or push the viewer toward the edge of uncertainty. For every wide shot capturing the breadth of the stage, there’s a canted close-up meant to insert you right into the moment, for better or worse. Daniels has proven to be one of the most consistent shooters in the business with his recent work, and he proves to be a great partner for Eisenberg’s sensibilities as a writer and director.

Just Give Julianne Moore the Oscar Now

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Despite a large cast, Moore is the true star of the show. The one-time Academy Award winner carries this film on her back, and when you get to the credits, it’s apparent you’re witnessing something special. Her work here goes beyond just being an actress; the layers are way too complex. The range she displays as Mona finds her own voice as an artist is deftly portrayed on every level, from her eyes to her body language and posture, to her voice and how she speaks, to her confidence and her comfort.

And while this could easily be a movie that focuses on Mona’s own disgruntled feelings about her family or her marriage, Eisenberg never dwells in that space too much. Sure, she has a shitty marriage and ungrateful children, but The Debut never veers its protagonist into a state of self-pity that revolves around her support system. Instead, they’re just symptoms of a much larger problem: Mona doesn’t know who she is.

The Debut is not just about Mona’s first show as an actress; it’s about Mona finding out who she really is. The theater is just a diabolical, unhinged method to unlock that person hiding inside — but what is community theater if it’s not a little deranged? Moore perfectly embodies Mona’s uncertainty and growing confidence as she sinks her creative claws deeper and deeper into Miss Danielle’s character, to the point where she has difficulty separating the two personalities.

Giamatti, as usual, is an excellent foil, and it’s shocking to realize this is the first time either actor has directly worked with the other. His role as Jerry is both terrifying and uplifting, as it becomes clear he’s not challenging Mona to bully her but to bring the best out of her. Jerry is the cast’s biggest cheerleader, and once he begins supporting Mona for her acting choices, the film really starts to hit its stride.

Eisenberg picked two perfect, powerhouse talents for this film and the results are apparent long before the credits begin to roll. It’s his most accomplished work yet and a true indicator that he’s only getting better three films deep into his filmography. This is the most complete comedy of the year thus far, containing Eisenberg’s trademark wit and heart that allows one to leave the theater satisfied.

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The Debut

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Release Date

December 3, 2026

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Runtime

105 Minutes

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Pros & Cons

• Julianne Moore delivers one of the greatest performances of her career.
• Jesse Eisenberg creates a heartfelt descent into madness in a story about finding one’s identity.
• The music and score feel like they’re actually ripped off a Broadway stage.

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