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The best movies to watch right now on HBO Max

From The Batman to Dune (the good version) to some deep classics, the streaming service offers up a vast selection of films

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Tell us about your pop culture weekend: May 21-23

Our weekly thought-starter asks you (and us) a simple question each week: What pop culture did you consume this weekend, and what did you think of it? If you have suggestions for AVQ&A questions, big or small, you can email them to us here.

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Tell us about your pop culture weekend: May 14-16

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Tell us about your pop culture weekend: May 28-30

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Shock and “nah”: The A.V. Club’s biggest Golden Globes snubs and surprises

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Finding common ground with Stand And Deliver 30 years later

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You never forget your kids’ first John Waters movie

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50 years later, The Jungle Book is still Disney’s best soundtrack

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The Secret Of NIMH leaves basically every kid who sees it with a lingering dread

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A timey-wimey guide to the modern era of Doctor Who

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Step into the magical, mind-bending world of Hong Kong horror movies

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No, it’s not Mexican Halloween: A beginner’s guide to Day Of The Dead

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Unlock the mystery of Agatha Christie’s enduring appeal

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Dolly Parton’s America shows why we will always love the country legend

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Here’s to staying in: A decadent yet simple New Year’s Eve menu

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The task at the center of this mobile game is simple yet satisfying

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It is with a heavy heart that we report that Tidal is good now

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Can you be a fan of Frank Zappa but not his music?

“I hate to see anybody with a closed mind on any topic. I just feel sorry that they’re missing out on a lot of good stuff that’s happened since 1967.” Frank Zappa said this once in a TV interview, calling out, with usual Zappa-ian disdain, the…

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