Mike DeAngelo

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To celebrate the digital release of “The Amateur,” Disney and 20th Century Studios rolled out a once-in-a-lifetime press event in Washington D.C. where journalists were treated to a spy-lover’s dream: a private tour of the International Spy Museum led by none other than Jonna Mendez, the legendary former CIA Chief of Disguise and wife of Tony Mendez (the real-life inspiration for ‘Argo”).

1 week ago | theplaylist.net | Mike DeAngelo

Celine Song made waves with her semi-autobiographical debut “Past Lives,” a gentle gut-punch of a romance about fate, longing, and the people we could have become. With her follow-up, “Materialists,” Song trades whispered regrets for sharp banter, high-end fashion, and the ruthless calculus of the New York City dating scene. But beneath the couture and comedy lies another deep dive into the contradictions of modern love.

2 weeks ago | theplaylist.net | Mike DeAngelo

From the moment Christina Ricci showed up as Misty Quigley in Showtime’s hit series “Yellowjackets,” audiences weren’t sure whether to laugh, scream, or cringe. But by season three, one thing is clear: Misty has become the unlikely moral compass of the group, even if that moral compass occasionally leads to kidnapping and murder. Speaking with The Playlist, Ricci reflected on Misty’s evolution, her growing sense of purpose, and how the character has shifted in surprising ways over the show’s run.

2 weeks ago | theplaylist.net | Mike DeAngelo

David Dastmalchian is having one hell of a year. Whether you know him as Polka-Dot Man from “The Suicide Squad,” Piter from “Dune,” or Jack Delroy from last year’s sleeper horror hit, “Late Night with the Devil,” the actor/writer/comic book creator has made a habit of stealing scenes and bringing unhinged yet human characters to life. And in 2025, that streak continues across a dizzying lineup of passion projects.

2 weeks ago | theplaylist.net | Mike DeAngelo

For the latest episode of The Rogue Ones podcast, hosts Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez sat down once again with Tony Gilroy, the creator and showrunner behind “Andor”, to unpack the ambitious second season in full spoiler-filled detail. Created by Tony Gilroy and starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, “Andor” is a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (which Gilroy co-wrote and famously helped reshape during reshoots).