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‘Dexter: New Blood’ — Michael C. Hall Addresses What the White Deer Means

After an eight-year wait, Dexter fans were finally reunited with Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall). Dexter: New Blood premiered on Nov. 7 and showed people where he’s living now. It involved the remote setting of Iron Lake, N.Y., and a special relationship he had with a deer in the woods. In a recent interview, Hall addressed what the white deer means for Dexter. [Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for the season premiere of Dexter: New Blood.] Michael ...

Gaming - Editorial

What’s the connection between a hit video game and a blockbuster movie?

Ryan Reynolds playing a character that makes fun of tropes? OK, that’s not a stretch. The “Deadpool” star isn’t exactly breaking new ground in “Free Guy,” his new movie that toys with video game standards for laughs. While Ryan Reynolds is busy playing Ryan Reynolds, “Free Guy” is the latest film to intermix our love of video games with our love of movies. But the crossover (so far) only seems to work one way; there are plenty of popular, good ...

Movies - Editorial

5 films that explore the Native American experience

To celebrate National Native American Heritage Month this November, we’ve put together a list of films that dive into five different stories about the indigenous experience across Canada and the United States. Spanning reservations, tribes, and generations, these narratives strive to get representation right and spread awareness about the challenges and realities faced by First Nations and other Native peoples living today and throughout history. “Indian Horse” (2018) Based on the award-winning 2012 novel of the same ...

TV - Editorial

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns in Full Form for 2021 : What You Need to Know

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return in its traditional form this year — complete with signature giant character balloons and cheering crowds lining the route — after a scaled-back version welcomed the holiday season last year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The annual New York City tradition returns on Thursday, Nov. 25, with a mix of balloons, floats, marching bands, performance groups, clowns, music stars and the one-and-only Santa Claus. “For more than nine decades, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...