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    SUMMER Movies 2019

    Dwayne Johnson: Saving the World, Film by Film

    With “Hobbs & Shaw,” the actor continues his action film career as the world’s savior. Here’s a look at how he does it.

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      Emma Thompson Gets a Shock at 60

      All her life, she knew who she was. Now the roles she had embraced — mother, wife, performer — have her asking, “Am I any of those things? And if I’m not, who am I?”

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    Brienne of Tarth, Knight of Westeros, Queen of Memes

    The actress Gwendoline Christie, who played Brienne on “Game of Thrones,” talked about the heartbreak of the final season and the joys of having creative fans.

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    David Letterman 2.0, the Non-Ironic Version

    On his Netflix show “This Guest Needs No Introduction,” he defers to fame, skips jokes and rarely challenges his guests. What happened?

    By Jason Zinoman

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    It’s Going Great for Richard Madden. That’s What Worries Him

    The actor who plays Elton John’s manager in “Rocketman” decided he’d had enough of playing good guys bad things happen to.

    By Kyle Buchanan

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    The Playlist: Cardi B Is Stressed, and 13 More New Songs

    Hear tracks by Sleater-Kinney, Katy Perry, Rosalía and others.

    By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Giovanni Russonello and Caryn Ganz

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    Catch Up on a Week of Eclectic Movie Trailers

    See clips for “The Goldfinch,” “The Kitchen” and more.

    By Bruce Fretts

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    With ‘NOS4A2,’ Joe Hill Finally Sinks His Teeth Into TV

    The AMC horror series is one of several adaptations the best-selling horror author (and son of Stephen King) has in the works, after multiple stalled attempts.

    By Austin Considine

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    The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and More in June

    Every month, subscription streaming services add a new batch of titles to their libraries. Here are the ones we think are most interesting for June.

    By Jennifer Vineyard

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    Watch Octavia Spencer Take a Dark Turn in ‘Ma’

    The Oscar-winning actress shows a new side in this scene, narrated by the director Tate Taylor.

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    What if Instagram Got Rid of Likes?

    Social networks built on public status markers are now starting to hide them.

    By John Herrman

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    The ‘Booksmart’ Conundrum: Are Women Not Allowed to Fail?

    Poor box office the first weekend led to controversy over the Olivia Wilde-directed comedy. But as it heads into Week 2, is it being held to an unfair standard?

    By Cara Buckley

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    Why Robert Mueller Should Testify on TV

    The special counsel really doesn’t want to talk to Congress about his report. That makes him the best person to do it.

    By James Poniewozik

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