Nick Schager
@nschager.bsky.social
Entertainment Critic for The Daily Beast / Beast Obsessed
Endlessly opinionated
Endlessly opinionated
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“The Great Escaper” is an effectively manipulative drama that also stands as the final films of Glenda Jackson and Michael Caine.
The Profound Final Film for Two Oscar-Winning Acting Legends
“The Great Escaper” and its themes of facing mortality are even more poignant given its stars’ end-of-their-career stations.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“The Great Escaper” is an effectively manipulative drama that also stands as the final films of Glenda Jackson and Michael Caine.
“The Great Escaper” is an effectively manipulative drama that also stands as the final films of Glenda Jackson and Michael Caine.
The Profound Final Film for Two Oscar-Winning Acting Legends
“The Great Escaper” and its themes of facing mortality are even more poignant given its stars’ end-of-their-career stations.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“The Great Escaper” is an effectively manipulative drama that also stands as the final films of Glenda Jackson and Michael Caine.
Is Keith David our greatest living actor
(This is not actually a question)
(This is not actually a question)
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Is Keith David our greatest living actor
(This is not actually a question)
(This is not actually a question)
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"Sisu: Road to Revenge" is a bigger, badder balls-to-the-wall sequel that pushes things to the gooey, gnarly extreme.
The Balls-to-the-Wall Action Extravaganza of the Holidays
Movies don’t come much funnier, crazier, and more grindhouse-y than “Sisu: Road to Revenge.”
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Sisu: Road to Revenge" is a bigger, badder balls-to-the-wall sequel that pushes things to the gooey, gnarly extreme.
"Sisu: Road to Revenge" is a bigger, badder balls-to-the-wall sequel that pushes things to the gooey, gnarly extreme.
The Balls-to-the-Wall Action Extravaganza of the Holidays
Movies don’t come much funnier, crazier, and more grindhouse-y than “Sisu: Road to Revenge.”
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Sisu: Road to Revenge" is a bigger, badder balls-to-the-wall sequel that pushes things to the gooey, gnarly extreme.
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I spoke with writer/director Clint Bentley about "Train Dreams," the best film of the year - and one of the great American films of the 21st century.
The Making of ‘Train Dreams,’ the Best Movie of the Year
Director Clint Bentley takes us behind the scenes of the major Oscar contender—and one of the great American films of the 21st century.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I spoke with writer/director Clint Bentley about "Train Dreams," the best film of the year - and one of the great American films of the 21st century.
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I spoke with director Charlie Shackleton about "Zodiac Killer Project," a wickedly smart and inventive documentary about the true crime genre, and one of the year's best films.
The Craziest True Crime Documentary You’ll Ever See
The director of “Zodiac Killer Project” takes Obsessed behind the scenes of his amazing—and unusual—genre-busting film.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I spoke with director Charlie Shackleton about "Zodiac Killer Project," a wickedly smart and inventive documentary about the true crime genre, and one of the year's best films.
I spoke with director Charlie Shackleton about "Zodiac Killer Project," a wickedly smart and inventive documentary about the true crime genre, and one of the year's best films.
The Craziest True Crime Documentary You’ll Ever See
The director of “Zodiac Killer Project” takes Obsessed behind the scenes of his amazing—and unusual—genre-busting film.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I spoke with director Charlie Shackleton about "Zodiac Killer Project," a wickedly smart and inventive documentary about the true crime genre, and one of the year's best films.
I spoke with writer/director Clint Bentley about "Train Dreams," the best film of the year - and one of the great American films of the 21st century.
The Making of ‘Train Dreams,’ the Best Movie of the Year
Director Clint Bentley takes us behind the scenes of the major Oscar contender—and one of the great American films of the 21st century.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I spoke with writer/director Clint Bentley about "Train Dreams," the best film of the year - and one of the great American films of the 21st century.
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"The American Revolution," Ken Burns' 12-hour opus, is a thorough, nuanced, and moving history lesson with more than a few things to say about today.
Ken Burns Tackles the American Revolution in 12-Hour Epic
The historical documentary master is at the top of his game in this thrillingly timely history lesson about democracy.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"The American Revolution," Ken Burns' 12-hour opus, is a thorough, nuanced, and moving history lesson with more than a few things to say about today.
"The American Revolution," Ken Burns' 12-hour opus, is a thorough, nuanced, and moving history lesson with more than a few things to say about today.
Ken Burns Tackles the American Revolution in 12-Hour Epic
The historical documentary master is at the top of his game in this thrillingly timely history lesson about democracy.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"The American Revolution," Ken Burns' 12-hour opus, is a thorough, nuanced, and moving history lesson with more than a few things to say about today.
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"The Beast in Me" is an expertly performed and directed thriller series that never stops playing familiar narrative games - and rarely lets Claire Danes stop crying.
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys Storm Latest Netflix Thriller
It’s still true: no actor cries more, or better, than Claire Danes.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"The Beast in Me" is an expertly performed and directed thriller series that never stops playing familiar narrative games - and rarely lets Claire Danes stop crying.
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I spoke at length with writer/director Joachim Trier about his great "Sentimental Value."
The Beautiful Stories Behind This Stunning Oscar-Worthy Film
How one of the most beloved directors working today plumbed his own life to make the year’s most moving film.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I spoke at length with writer/director Joachim Trier about his great "Sentimental Value."
"The Beast in Me" is an expertly performed and directed thriller series that never stops playing familiar narrative games - and rarely lets Claire Danes stop crying.
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys Storm Latest Netflix Thriller
It’s still true: no actor cries more, or better, than Claire Danes.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"The Beast in Me" is an expertly performed and directed thriller series that never stops playing familiar narrative games - and rarely lets Claire Danes stop crying.
I spoke at length with writer/director Joachim Trier about his great "Sentimental Value."
The Beautiful Stories Behind This Stunning Oscar-Worthy Film
How one of the most beloved directors working today plumbed his own life to make the year’s most moving film.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I spoke at length with writer/director Joachim Trier about his great "Sentimental Value."
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"The Running Man" is unwilling to pick a funny or nasty lane, and proves a revolutionary thriller that too often falls back on establishment conventions.
Glen Powell Risks Certain Death for $1 Billion
Powell stars in a new adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"The Running Man" is unwilling to pick a funny or nasty lane, and proves a revolutionary thriller that too often falls back on establishment conventions.
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"Now You See Me: Now You Don't"'s most impressive feat is finding a way to somehow be even duller than its predecessors.
The ‘Now You See Me’ Sequel Proves That Magicians Are Lame
“Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” will make you wish someone would make this franchise disappear.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Now You See Me: Now You Don't"'s most impressive feat is finding a way to somehow be even duller than its predecessors.
"The Running Man" is unwilling to pick a funny or nasty lane, and proves a revolutionary thriller that too often falls back on establishment conventions.
Glen Powell Risks Certain Death for $1 Billion
Powell stars in a new adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"The Running Man" is unwilling to pick a funny or nasty lane, and proves a revolutionary thriller that too often falls back on establishment conventions.
"Now You See Me: Now You Don't"'s most impressive feat is finding a way to somehow be even duller than its predecessors.
The ‘Now You See Me’ Sequel Proves That Magicians Are Lame
“Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” will make you wish someone would make this franchise disappear.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Now You See Me: Now You Don't"'s most impressive feat is finding a way to somehow be even duller than its predecessors.
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“Nuremberg” coats its important (and timely) real-life tale in a corny Hollywood sheen.
Russell Crowe Makes for a Menacing Nazi in ‘Nuremberg’
The Oscar-winner plays Hermann Göring, the designated successor to Hitler, in the new film.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“Nuremberg” coats its important (and timely) real-life tale in a corny Hollywood sheen.
“Nuremberg” coats its important (and timely) real-life tale in a corny Hollywood sheen.
Russell Crowe Makes for a Menacing Nazi in ‘Nuremberg’
The Oscar-winner plays Hermann Göring, the designated successor to Hitler, in the new film.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“Nuremberg” coats its important (and timely) real-life tale in a corny Hollywood sheen.
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"Sentimental Value" is a tumultuous, moving triumph about home, family, and art, and one of the year's absolute best.
The Year’s Most Moving Drama Should Nab a Major Acting Oscar
“Sentimental Value” arrives in theaters after a fall festival run that had critics cheering it as best of the year—and cheering Stellan Skarsgård’s performance as award-worthy.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Sentimental Value" is a tumultuous, moving triumph about home, family, and art, and one of the year's absolute best.
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“Pluribus” is a sci-fi series (from the creator of “Breaking Bad”) that proves a tantalizing mystery about the pluses and minuses of togetherness.
The Creator of 'Breaking Bad' Launches a Sci-Fi Nightmare
“Better Call Saul” breakout Rhea Seehorn has a bigger problem than a scam artist husband in the new series “Pluribus”: aliens.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
“Pluribus” is a sci-fi series (from the creator of “Breaking Bad”) that proves a tantalizing mystery about the pluses and minuses of togetherness.
“Pluribus” is a sci-fi series (from the creator of “Breaking Bad”) that proves a tantalizing mystery about the pluses and minuses of togetherness.
The Creator of 'Breaking Bad' Launches a Sci-Fi Nightmare
“Better Call Saul” breakout Rhea Seehorn has a bigger problem than a scam artist husband in the new series “Pluribus”: aliens.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
“Pluribus” is a sci-fi series (from the creator of “Breaking Bad”) that proves a tantalizing mystery about the pluses and minuses of togetherness.
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"Peter Hujar's Day" is a film about the unremarkable that’s anything but.
This New Film Is 75 Minutes of Swoonworthy Perfection
Actor Ben Whishaw mesmerizes as an artist recounting 24 hours in 1970s New York City in the spectacular “Peter Hujar’s Day.”
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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Peter Hujar's Day" is a film about the unremarkable that’s anything but.