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Nate Jones is a senior writer at Vulture who mostly covers film. He writes the weekly Oscar Futures column, and has ranked Taylor Swift songs and A24 films.

  1. history
    Were You Aware the Bad Guy in Wonder Woman Was a Real Person?Erich Ludendorff was the second-highest-ranking German general in the closing days of World War I.
  2. obits
    Soundgarden and Audioslave Singer Chris Cornell Dead at 52He died suddenly on Wednesday night.
  3. spin-offs
    6 Game of Thrones Spinoffs We’d Like to SeeIncluding Dunk and Egg, The Red Keep, and The Great Westerosi Bake-Off.
  4. spin-offs
    HBO Is Working on a Bunch of Different Game of Thrones SpinoffsThe premium cable network hired four writers to develop possible spinoffs. Two of them would work alongside George R.R. Martin.
  5. game of thrones season 7
    What We Learned From the First Photos of Game of Thrones Season 7Thrones season is approaching.
  6. accents
    What Kind of Accent Should Actors Use in Period Pieces?Should actors use their normal voices, or try an accent, no matter how cheesy?
  7. This Video Explains What the ‘Great War’ in the Game of Thrones Teaser Really Is“There’s only one war that matters … the Great War.”
  8. game of thrones season 7
    Game of Thrones Season 7 Is Premiering in JulyOur beloved fantasy friends are coming back this summer.
  9. game of thrones season 7
    Here’s Who Jim Broadbent Is Playing on Game of ThronesThe veteran British character actor will be spending a lot of time with John Bradley’s Samwell Tarly.
  10. oscars 2016
    How to Watch This Year’s Oscars Winners OnlineA remarkable number of this year’s Oscar-winning films are already available to rent or stream.
  11. gifs
    A GIF Breakdown of the Oscars’ Last-Minute Best Picture SwitcharooA step-by-step breakdown to the Oscar Shocker.
  12. male nudity
    So, Do You See Christian Grey’s Penis in the New Fifty Shades Movie?You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answer.
  13. exclusives
    See a New Clip From I Am Not Your NegroThe Oscar-nominated documentary opens February 3.
  14. first looks
    Here’s Your First Look at the Ocean’s 8 Cast in ActionIn a miraculously empty subway car.
  15. a song of ice and fire
    We’re Getting at Least One New George R.R. Martin Story in 2017He’ll contribute material to a new anthology Book of Swords.
  16. let us discuss
    Let’s Talk About the Ending of SplitIt’s return to familiar territory for M. Night Shyamalan — in more ways than one.
  17. awards insider
    Join Vulture’s 2017 Golden Globe LiveblogVulture’s Jen Chaney, David Edelstein, and Nate Jones are here to guide you through every twist and turn of the night.
  18. exclusives
    See Michael Fassbender in a Crazy Car ChaseFeaturing the yellowest car in Britain.
  19. most anticipated of 2017
    58 Movies We’re Excited About in 2017Indie dramas, political comedies, and sequels to Guardians of the Galaxy and John Wick.
  20. post-christmas movies
    You Should Rewatch Whit Stillman’s MetropolitanFew films capture the magic of New York between Christmas and New Year’s.
  21. paparazzi
    RIP Da Silvano, Rihanna’s Favorite RestaurantDa Silvano was a staple in paparazzi photos of the pop star.
  22. let us discuss
    Let’s Talk About the Ending of Rogue OneThere will be spoilers, obviously.
  23. your box office explained
    Moana Rules the Thanksgiving Box OfficeThe Disney musical earned more than $80 million over the holiday weekend.
  24. gilmore girls
    What Will the Last Four Words of Gilmore Girls Be?Amy Sherman-Palladino has reportedly known all along.
  25. fantastic beasts and where to find them
    Let’s Talk About Johnny Depp in Fantastic BeastsNo prizes for guessing his character correctly.
  26. vulture lists
    29 Funny Movies to Stream If You Need a Laugh Right NowFrom His Girl Friday to Minions.
  27. your box office explained
    Why Did Inferno Bomb?The Tom Hanks vehicle earned $15 million in its first weekend at the U.S. box office.
  28. still the 80s
    The 1980s Shows, Movies, and Videos Games to Try Based on Your Modern FavoritesIf you like the newer fare, there’s a good chance you’ll like its predecessors, too.
  29. your box office explained
    Tyler Perry Crosses Over As Boo! A Madea Halloween Wins the Box OfficeAt 27 million, Madea edged out Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.
  30. exclusive
    Check Out Dev Patel’s Glorious Hair in the New Lion PosterComing November 25.
  31. tom cruise’s face
    Why Does Tom Cruise Have the Same Facial Cuts in Every Movie?Under the cheek, and over the nose.
  32. theater
    What Comes Next? Everything We Know About the Future of HamiltonFrom cast departures to non-Broadway productions.
  33. exclusive
    See Billie Joe Armstrong in Ordinary World ClipOut in theaters and on VOD today.
  34. chat room
    Jack Gleeson on GOT, Peeing on Set, and Puppets“That’s one of the rules of acting: If you piss yourself, don’t let it affect your performance.”
  35. new yorker festival 2016
    Daniel Craig Doesn’t Seem Ready to Quit Being James Bond“If I were to stop doing it, I would miss it terribly.”
  36. new york comic con 2016
    5 Things We Learned About War for the Planet of the ApesIncluding seven minutes of new footage.
  37. Cinematographer Paul Cameron on Westworld Pilot“We didn’t want to do it with special effects.”
  38. the birth of a nation
    A Timeline of the Nate Parker Rape ScandalThe Birth of a Nation filmmaker was accused of sexual assault in 1999.
  39. In Praise of Shia LaBeouf’s American Honey RattailIt symbolizes freedom from conventional norms of taste.
  40. delays
    Terry Gilliam’s Don Quixote Delayed As God Smites Filmmaker Yet AgainThanks to a financing problem.
  41. what a mensch
    Springsteen Signs Fifth-Grader’s Absence NoteAt a meet-and-greet in Philadelphia.
  42. open letters
    Sister of Nate Parker Accuser Pens Open Letter“Since she is no longer here to speak for herself, I feel a duty to speak on her behalf.”
  43. fan conventions
    Fan Conventions Prove Lucrative for Genre ActorsThanks to the fast-growing convention industry, actors can now earn more for autographs than for their acting.
  44. season renewals
    FXX Renews You’re the Worst for Season 4Only a few episodes into season three.
  45. saturday night live
    Alec Baldwin Will Play Donald Trump on SNL This YearFacing off with Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton.
  46. tweets
    Fox Searchlight Markets Birth of a Nation, OddlyWith memes.
  47. the girl on the train
    Intervention Taught Emily Blunt to Play Drunk“Fascinating. Heart-wrenching. It makes you weep.”
  48. books
    Dan Brown Is Writing Another Robert Langdon BookOrigin is coming in 2017.
  49. the industry
    Jon Favreau Is Remaking The Lion KingIt will include songs from the original film.
  50. marketing antics
    Scientology Not a Fan of South Park BillboardThe White House and the Lincoln Memorial have also complained.
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