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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: October 7-13

From horror remakes and takes on true crime to the return of a much-loved comedy series, this week is overflowing with stuff to stream.
By Laura Babiak

How ‘Stillwater’ Director Tom McCarthy Challenged Matt Damon’s Hero Image and Tried to Capture Reality

Here's how the 'Spotlight' filmmaker developed his new drama 'Stillwater' for more than 10 years.
By Brandon Katz
The normalization of facial recognition technology and mass surveillance being used to target marginalized communities, whether in the hopes of "saving them" or not, is dangerous.

Sex Workers Are at the Forefront of the Fight Against Mass Surveillance and Big Tech

The normalization of facial recognition technology and mass surveillance being used to target marginalized communities, whether in the hopes of "saving them" or not, is dangerous.
By Erin Taylor
THE POST review Oscars Predictions

Shining a ‘Spotlight’ on ‘The Post’: How The Films Measure Up

By Brandon Katz
Cardinal Law Cause of Death

Real Life Disgraced Archbishop From ‘Spotlight’ Has Died

By Brandon Katz
'The Post' Details Steven Spielberg

How Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ Differs From ‘Spotlight’

By Brandon Katz
The only Oscar that matters?

Forget Best Picture: Why Best Original Screenplay Is the MVP of Oscar Categories

By Bryn Gelbart
Hulk Hogan may not have knocked out Gawker.

The Biggest Media Stories of 2016, From Fake News to Gawker’s Fall

By John Bonazzo
Facebook Messenger chatbot "And Chill" is here to liberate you from Netflix's terrible movie recommendations.

Facebook Has Come to Save Us From Bad Netflix Recommendations

By Josh Keefe
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has been a frequent target of Film Clickbait's vitriol.

Film Clickbait Is the Best Twitter Account for Pop Culture Nerds

By John Bonazzo
Glamsquad setup during REVOLVE Fashion and Festival Event at Avalon Palm Springs on April 11, 2015.

To Do This Week: Ben Affleck’s First Turn as Batman and Glamsquad Makeovers

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
The cast of Spotlight, which won Best Picture at last night's Oscars.

Oscars Put Investigative Journalism in the ‘Spotlight’

By John Bonazzo
Chris Rock hosts the 2016 Oscars.

tvDownload’s 2016 Academy Award Liveblog

By Drew Grant and Vinnie Mancuso
Kristen Schaal runs to West Coast host Patton Oswalt during the 2016 Writers Guild Awards.

Writers Guild Awards Wrap-Up: ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Inside Amy Schumer’ and Elaine May Win Big

By Anne Easton
The Martian is nominated for seven Oscars.

The Oscars’ Tech Categories, Explained

By John Bonazzo
The inaugural class of David Carr Fellows was announced this morning.

The Biggest Media Stories of 2015

By John Bonazzo

We Called It: Mark Ruffalo, Observer Cover Star, Gets Globe, SAG, Critics Award Noms

By Thelma Adams
Actors playing journalists in Spotlight. In real life, these journalists are doing a great job playing journalists.

A Roar of Truth: ‘Spotlight’ Finds the Courage and Tenacity in Journalism

By Rex Reed
Spotlight star Michael Keaton gave Entertainment Weekly some dire thoughts about the future of the newspaper industry this week. (Photo: Google Commons)

Michael Keaton Thinks the New York Times Could Fold in Three Months

By John Bonazzo
James Franco as Christian Longo in True Story.

Eight Great Movies About Journalists

By John Bonazzo
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