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Michael Boyle

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Culture writer with words in /Film, Daily Beast, TVline, Vulture, Slate, Polygon. Am also at Bluesky these days: bsky.app/profile/98mikeb.bsky.social

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I'm an entertainment writer/editor, currently working for /Film.

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Did Indiana Jones Really Give Mutt the Poochie Treatment?

Did Indiana Jones Really Give Mutt the Poochie Treatment?

Unpacking the fate of Shia LaBeouf's character in "Dial of Destiny," which is frustratingly familiar to "Simp…

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God Emperor of Dune would make a terrible movie - and we need it

God Emperor of Dune would make a terrible movie - and we need it

With the recent release of the trailer for Dune: Part Two , Dune fever has been reignited, and it already see…

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'The Bear' fans put Molly Gordon's character on blast for being a 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl'

'The Bear' fans put Molly Gordon's character on blast for being a 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl'

'The Bear' fans think Molly Gordon's Claire is the ultimate Manic Pixie Dream Girl: she only exists to teach …

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With Sally's Visit Home, Barry Season 4 Nails a Key Aspect of Abuse

With Sally's Visit Home, Barry Season 4 Nails a Key Aspect of Abuse

More than anything, the two-part season premiere of Barry Season 4 is interested in origins. It not only give…

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10 Times Larry David Was Curb's Unappreciated Hero

10 Times Larry David Was Curb's Unappreciated Hero

The beauty of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' is that Larry David is usually in the right. Here are ten of his best mo…

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How John Waters' Guest Spot Helped The Simpsons Dismantle The Groomer Narrative 27 Years Ago - /F...

How John Waters' Guest Spot Helped The Simpsons Dismantle The Groomer Narrative 27 Years Ago - /F...

One of the coolest aspects of classic-era episodes of "The Simpsons" is how dated they don't feel. Yes, the f…

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‘SNL’ Star Michael Che Uses MAGA’s Favorite Slur to Mortify Donald Trump

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By Michael Boyle
| The Daily Beast Verified
Saturday Night Live star Michael Che is flipping the script on MAGA’s obsession with the “r-slur.” In his new Netflix stand-up special, Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota, the “Weekend Update” anchor explained why the word has enjoyed renewed popularity among the MAGA base—and how President Trump’s critics could be using it to their advantage.
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‘SNL’ Exposes Depth of Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Delusion

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By Michael Boyle
| The Daily Beast Verified
“Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost laid out just how ridiculous he thinks it is that President Donald Trump still insists he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. “Trump kidnapped Venezuela’s president, then he did so much war that we’re running out of missiles, and he still thought, ‘This is my year,’” Jost said. “It’s truly like if I thought I might win an Oscar for Tom and Jerry,” the SNL star added.
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MAGA-Friendly Host Drops Uncensored F-Bomb on ‘SNL’

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By Michael Boyle
| The Daily Beast Verified
Three-time Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis accidentally dropped an F-bomb on live television during his latest appearance. Gillis starred in a Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch that parodied Green Eggs and Ham before his character stormed in and berated Sam-I-Am for refusing to take no for an answer. “He said he doesn’t f---ing...” Gillis began, before breaking character as he realized what he’d just said.
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