Mike Calia
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Managing Editor, Business and Economy Unit, NBC News
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Now this is how you open a tribute to Paul Williams.
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Now this is how you open a tribute to Paul Williams.
I’ve only heard the nicest things about Matthew Lillard. And he’s a goddamn good actor.
Matthew Lillard has responded to Quentin Tarantino’s comments, where the director said he didn’t like him. ‘It’s humbling, and it hurts,” Lillard shared.
Matthew Lillard Felt ‘Hurt’ by Quentin Tarantino’s Criticism
Matthew Lillard has responded to Quentin Tarantino’s comments, where the director said he didn’t like him. ‘It’s humbling, and it hurts,” Lillard shared.
www.vulture.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I’ve only heard the nicest things about Matthew Lillard. And he’s a goddamn good actor.
Right on
December 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Right on
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Opening day of SPIES LIKE US, 12/6/85 (wish we could get a screening of one of those 70mm prints)
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Opening day of SPIES LIKE US, 12/6/85 (wish we could get a screening of one of those 70mm prints)
I break down the $NFLX $WBD deal on the @nbcnews.com Here’s the Scoop podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Hollywood’s New Power Couple; GOOOOOAL! The Groups Are In!
Podcast Episode · Here's the Scoop · 12/05/2025 · 22m
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December 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I break down the $NFLX $WBD deal on the @nbcnews.com Here’s the Scoop podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
December 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
The office party in Scrooged
What's a fictional holiday party you would love to attend?
My answers:
--the Christmas party from Fanny and Alexander
--the Yule feast in Nicola Griffith's Hild
--the Baileys' "welcome home" party for Harry in It's a Wonderful Life
--the office party in Die Hard; I'm sure nothing will go wrong
My answers:
--the Christmas party from Fanny and Alexander
--the Yule feast in Nicola Griffith's Hild
--the Baileys' "welcome home" party for Harry in It's a Wonderful Life
--the office party in Die Hard; I'm sure nothing will go wrong
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The office party in Scrooged
Thank you for your cooperation.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him. A statue of the crime-fighting movie character has been welcomed by fans since it began standing guard over Detroit Wednesday afternoon in the Motor City's Eastern Market area.
Detroit's own crime-fighter RoboCop finally stands guard in Motor City
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him. A statue of the crime-fighting movie character has been welcomed by fans since it began standing guard over Detroit Wednesday afternoon in the Motor City's Eastern Market area.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thank you for your cooperation.
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NEW: The Trump Justice Department failed to secure an indictment today against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Grand jury declines to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, less than two weeks after the first case was dismissed
Federal officials failed to secure the new indictment against James, whom Trump has targeted, after a judge said the previous one was secured by an unlawfully appointed prosecutor.
www.nbcnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NEW: The Trump Justice Department failed to secure an indictment today against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Big companies can deal with tariffs. Small businesses? Not so much. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
Small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Economists had been expecting to see a slight overall gain in jobs. The data reflects a difficult business environment for smaller employers.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Big companies can deal with tariffs. Small businesses? Not so much. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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Me at 22: I like Tarantino's movies and will pore over every interview to get advice on what to watch and be challenged by Tarantino's sometimes heterodox opinions.
Me at 52: I like Tarantino's movies.
Me at 52: I like Tarantino's movies.
Quentin Tarantino Blasts Paul Dano As The “Giant Flaw & Weak Sauce” Of ‘There Will Be Blood’
Quentin Tarantino Blasts Paul Dano As The “Giant Flaw & Weak Sauce” Of ‘There Will Be Blood’
Most filmmakers know better than to publicly torch another director’s film or an actor’s performance, but Quentin Tarantino has never really played by those rules. On a new episode of Bret Easton Ellis’ podcast, where the pair ran through their top 20 films of the century, Tarantino used his praise of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood” as a springboard to lay into one of its key performers: Paul Dano.
Continue reading Quentin Tarantino Blasts Paul Dano As The “Giant Flaw & Weak Sauce” Of ‘There Will Be Blood’ at The Playlist.
dlvr.it
December 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Me at 22: I like Tarantino's movies and will pore over every interview to get advice on what to watch and be challenged by Tarantino's sometimes heterodox opinions.
Me at 52: I like Tarantino's movies.
Me at 52: I like Tarantino's movies.
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NEW: Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close.
Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail.
Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close.
Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail.
Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close.
Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail.
Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close.
Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail.
Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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The publisher of Franklin the Turtle releases a statement condemning the "violent" use of the children’s book character after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image with the title “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.”
Publisher condemns 'violent' use of Franklin the Turtle after Pete Hegseth's boat strike post
The defense secretary over the weekend posted what appeared to be an AI-generated image of the children's character striking a boat with "narco terrorists."
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December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The publisher of Franklin the Turtle releases a statement condemning the "violent" use of the children’s book character after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image with the title “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.”
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Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful.
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
The wholesaler is the latest company to file a lawsuit against a federal agency over the president's signature economic policy.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful.
“Hey, did hear Black Friday is … TODAY?” - my inbox for the past three or four weeks
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“Hey, did hear Black Friday is … TODAY?” - my inbox for the past three or four weeks
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Man Getting High And Eating Taco Bell Thousands Of Miles Away From Family Having Best Thanksgiving Of Life https://theonion.com/man-getting-high-and-eating-taco-bell-thousands-of-mile-1845721340/
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Man Getting High And Eating Taco Bell Thousands Of Miles Away From Family Having Best Thanksgiving Of Life https://theonion.com/man-getting-high-and-eating-taco-bell-thousands-of-mile-1845721340/
No better Thanksgiving tradition than the obviously awful lip synching during the Macy’s parade
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
No better Thanksgiving tradition than the obviously awful lip synching during the Macy’s parade
The Last Temptation of Christ
Blue Velvet
Dead Ringers
Stop Making Sense
Blue Velvet
Dead Ringers
Stop Making Sense
Name your top 4 80s films.
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Last Temptation of Christ
Blue Velvet
Dead Ringers
Stop Making Sense
Blue Velvet
Dead Ringers
Stop Making Sense
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We don’t.
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We don’t.
One merciful thing about Thanksgiving, for me, is that not one person at dinner will know who these people are.
Do I try to explain the Nuzzi-Lizza situation to my in-laws at Thanksgiving dinner or do I just pass the stuffing and keep screaming in my own brain hmmmmmmm
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
One merciful thing about Thanksgiving, for me, is that not one person at dinner will know who these people are.
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‘Cheer up, dad. They’re making Rush Hour 4’
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
‘Cheer up, dad. They’re making Rush Hour 4’
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love