Liz Shannon Miller, Author at Consequence https://consequence.net/author/lizmiller/ Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:13:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 Liz Shannon Miller, Author at Consequence https://consequence.net/author/lizmiller/ 32 32 Avatar: The Way of Water Offers a Thin Plot But a Visual Upgrade on Reality: Review https://consequence.net/2022/12/avatar-the-way-of-water-review-james-cameron/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/avatar-the-way-of-water-review-james-cameron/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:00:15 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1260408 In his highly-anticipated sequel, Sigourney Weaver playing a teenage girl isn't the only trick James Cameron's got up his sleeve.

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The Pitch: If the phrase “we’re going back to Pandora!” is meaningless to you, or makes you think of a music streaming service, totally understandable. But y’all, we’re going back to Pandora, the Pandora in this case being the faraway planet at the center of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way…

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Composer of the Year Hildur Guðnadóttir Scored Some of 2022’s Most Powerful Stories https://consequence.net/2022/12/hildur-gudnadottir-composer-of-the-year-2022-interview/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/hildur-gudnadottir-composer-of-the-year-2022-interview/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:30:06 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1259858 The Oscar-winning composer behind two of the year's best scores brings us into her process for Women Talking and TÁR.

Composer of the Year Hildur Guðnadóttir Scored Some of 2022’s Most Powerful Stories
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Our 2022 Annual Report continues with the announcement of Hildur Guðnadóttir as our Composer of the Year. As the year winds down, stay tuned for more awards, lists, and articles about the best music, film, and TV of 2022. Plus, check out our Top 25 Films of 2022 list here.…

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5 Theories About Who Dies in The White Lotus Season 2, and the Answer https://consequence.net/2022/12/white-lotus-who-dies-season-2/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/white-lotus-who-dies-season-2/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:30:59 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1256929 Here are five theories for who dies in The White Lotus, updated with revelations from the Season 2 finale.

5 Theories About Who Dies in The White Lotus Season 2, and the Answer
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A new season of The White Lotus means another mystery to be solved — specifically, who died this go around? With the HBO series stepping into its sophomore chapter, the question of the deceased has heightened following Episode 5, “That’s Amore.” As the curtains near closure for this season’s whodunnit…

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2022 TV Performer of the Year Rhea Seehorn Made the Final Season of Better Call Saul Unforgettable https://consequence.net/2022/12/rhea-seehorn-interview-tv-performer-2022-better-call-saul/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/rhea-seehorn-interview-tv-performer-2022-better-call-saul/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:00:09 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1259054 The actor reflects on the hit show and teases what's next in the Vince Gilligan universe in this exclusive interview.

2022 TV Performer of the Year Rhea Seehorn Made the Final Season of Better Call Saul Unforgettable
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Our 2022 Annual Report continues with the announcement of Rhea Seehorn as our TV Performer of the Year, who joined us for an interview about Better Call Saul and beyond. As the year winds down, stay tuned for more awards, lists, and articles about the best music, film, and TV…

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Wonder Woman 3 May No Longer Be Happening: Report https://consequence.net/2022/12/wonder-woman-3-scrapped/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/wonder-woman-3-scrapped/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:08:15 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1259447 There are big shakeups in store at DCU, thanks to James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Wonder Woman 3 May No Longer Be Happening: Report
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Add this to the chaos that currently surrounds DC Comics properties: A Gal Gadot-starring Wonder Woman 3 may not be moving forward. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the previously greenlit film looks to be a casualty of the regime change at WarnerMedia-owned DC, which recently hired James Gunn and Peter…

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Violent Night Review: Finally, a Home Alone/Die Hard/The Northman Mash-up for the Holidays https://consequence.net/2022/12/violent-night-review-finally-a-home-alone-die-hard-the-northman-mash-up-for-the-holidays/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/violent-night-review-finally-a-home-alone-die-hard-the-northman-mash-up-for-the-holidays/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:38:05 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1257655 Starring Stranger Things' David Harbour as a Santa Claus unafraid of carnage, Tommy Wirkola's holiday action comedy may be worthy of the Christmas canon.

Violent Night Review: Finally, a Home Alone/Die Hard/The Northman Mash-up for the Holidays
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The Pitch: It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus (David Harbour) is having a rough time of it — while he’s got plenty of Christmas magic to power his sleigh, otherwise he’s mostly relying on booze to get him through the tedium of delivering video games to the children of the…

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Willow Review: Fantasy Television That’s Here For a Good Time https://consequence.net/2022/11/willow-review-disney-plus-warwick-davis/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/willow-review-disney-plus-warwick-davis/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:01:27 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1257147 The Disney+ sequel series to Ron Howard and George Lucas's 1988 fantasy adventure has its flaws, but is also a lot of fun.

Willow Review: Fantasy Television That’s Here For a Good Time
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The Pitch: It’s been quite a time for super-serious sci-fi and fantasy epics, as anyone who’s attempted to keep up with House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Sandman, and many, many other shows will tell you. But here comes Disney+’s Willow, with…

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Willow Review: Fantasy Television That’s Here For a Good Time
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Why Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon Had to Sing “For Real” in Bio-Drama George and Tammy https://consequence.net/2022/11/george-tammy-jessica-chastain-michael-shannon-interview/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/george-tammy-jessica-chastain-michael-shannon-interview/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:01:14 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1256814 The stars tell Consequence why it was important to perform George Jones and Tammy Wynette's songs themselves.

Why Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon Had to Sing “For Real” in Bio-Drama George and Tammy
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When it comes to taking on a challenge like the Showtime limited series George & Tammy, Oscar winner Jessica Chastain says that the challenge is the point. “I’ve always kind of been all in when it comes to this,” she tells Consequence. “It has to cost me something. It can’t…

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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Is Sweet, Slight, and (Kevin) Bacon-Flavored: Review https://consequence.net/2022/11/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-review-disney-plus/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-review-disney-plus/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:31 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1256289 Pom Klementieff shines in James Gunn's one-off Disney+ special.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Is Sweet, Slight, and (Kevin) Bacon-Flavored: Review
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The Pitch: Did you know that in Britain, there’s a long and proud tradition of ongoing series putting out special episodes for the holidays? More often than not, they’re even broadcast on Christmas Day, when it seems that entire nation turns into couch potatoes. In America, though, our more couch…

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Andor Season 1 Told the Star Wars Story We Need for Times Like These https://consequence.net/2022/11/andor-season-1-episode-12-review/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/andor-season-1-episode-12-review/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:01:11 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1256201 Thanks to creator Tony Gilroy's attention to the smallest details and Diego Luna's incredible performance, Season 1 shone.

Andor Season 1 Told the Star Wars Story We Need for Times Like These
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[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers through the Season 1 finale of Andor.] A lot of major plot points are packed into the Season 1 finale of Andor, but really, one of the year’s most powerful episodes of television came down to a speech from a dead woman. Fiona Shaw’s…

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Why Alien: Resurrection Is the Worst Alien Film — and Also the Most Fascinating https://consequence.net/2022/11/alien-resurrection-why-its-bad-joss-whedon/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/alien-resurrection-why-its-bad-joss-whedon/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:29:00 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1255960 A staggeringly bad marriage between writer and director, the fourth film in the Alien franchise turns 25 this year.

Why Alien: Resurrection Is the Worst Alien Film — and Also the Most Fascinating
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Twenty-five years ago, 20th Century Fox released the fourth Alien film, and with it brought its once-lucrative franchise to a screeching halt. Yet, despite the fact that Alien Resurrection is maybe the worst of the four original Alien films, it’s probably the one I’ve seen the most times. I keep…

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Why Alien: Resurrection Is the Worst Alien Film — and Also the Most Fascinating
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With His Final Dodger Stadium Show, Elton John Wrote His Own Happy Ending: Review https://consequence.net/2022/11/elton-john-dodger-stadium-farewell-concert-review/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/elton-john-dodger-stadium-farewell-concert-review/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:45:55 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1255769 John's last North American live show featured duets with Brandi Carlile and Dua Lipa, plus a heap of nostalgia.

With His Final Dodger Stadium Show, Elton John Wrote His Own Happy Ending: Review
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Something I never expected to see in Dodger Stadium during Elton John’s last live concert in North America — a peek at his belly. But due to the poor fit of the icon’s first wardrobe choice (a sequined tuxedo jacket with tails, and pants that needed adjusting every time he…

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With His Final Dodger Stadium Show, Elton John Wrote His Own Happy Ending: Review
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Emily Blunt on the Tragic Epic Romance of The English: “You’ll Have Hearts Pounding” https://consequence.net/2022/11/the-english-emily-blunt-interview-romance/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/the-english-emily-blunt-interview-romance/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:58:21 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1255003 "We were both in love with the tenderness of this love story," Blunt says about the bond between her and co-star Chaske Spencer.

Emily Blunt on the Tragic Epic Romance of The English: “You’ll Have Hearts Pounding”
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[Editor’s note: The following contains mild spoilers for The English.] The new Prime Video series The English is an unconventional Western for a number of reasons, but the most central one might be the romance at its center. “It was the most tender love story and surprising love story,” star…

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The Fabelmans’ Gabriel LaBelle on the Pressures of Playing Young Spielberg https://consequence.net/2022/11/the-fabelmans-gabriel-labelle-interview-david-lynch/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/the-fabelmans-gabriel-labelle-interview-david-lynch/#respond Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:20:55 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1254037 The young actor reveals what it was like playing a filmmaking legend: "What if you mess up his life story? That's horrible."

The Fabelmans’ Gabriel LaBelle on the Pressures of Playing Young Spielberg
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[Editor’s note: The following contains mild spoilers for The Fabelmans, specifically the casting of one cameo.] When it comes to The Fabelmans, newcomer Gabriel LaBelle knows that everything he’s playing is based off the true story of Steven Spielberg’s life, “organized in a way to fit a script.” But while…

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: A Superhero Film About the Very Human Need to Grieve https://consequence.net/2022/11/black-panther-wakanda-forever-review/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/black-panther-wakanda-forever-review/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:51 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1253107 An action-light emotional journey that faces tragedy head-on, thanks to director Ryan Coogler's nuanced approach.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: A Superhero Film About the Very Human Need to Grieve
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The Pitch: Rest in power, King T’Challa, and Chadwick Boseman. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever begins by immediately delving into the loss of the Wakandan leader and superhero, but the character’s death from an unspecified illness is hardly a prologue — it is the foundation upon which writer/director Ryan Coogler and…

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