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April 14, 2023

Happy Friday from your friends at The Ringer! Here are some things you might have missed on our site this week. 

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After struggling on the court for the first half of the season, the Lakers are heading to the playoffs this weekend. But do they have a real shot after earning the 7-seed in the West?

Fun Fact: The Lakers had a 0.3 percent probability of making the playoffs after they started the season 2-10.

Best Quote: “Thanks to their resilience, a midseason roster shakeup, and a little bit of luck, they’ve made it, armed with just enough markers of championship contention to be a threat." —Seerat Sohi

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Television

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Like many fan-favorite shows this year, Barry is preparing to air its final season. The stars of the dark comedy share their experiences on set before Season 4 premieres this Sunday.

Fun Fact: Bill Hader has directed 18 of the show's 32 episodes.

Best Quote: “I’m sure he kind of follows Perez Hilton and is on Reddit all the time. But he’s also ordering gadgets left and right, like spy equipment.” —Anthony Carrigan on his character, NoHo Hank

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Movies

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Despite Air reuniting megastars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, the film's real MVP is actor Chris Messina. Messina portrays Michael Jordan's agent, David Falk, in the sports drama, and it's pretty safe to say that his foul mouth and "scenery chewing" steals the show.

Fun Fact: Chris Messina is on the phone for essentially 90 percent of his scenes.

Best Quote: “His hair, blessed with one gray streak, is gelled to the gods.” —Carrie Wittmer

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Features
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1.7 million people follow @dril on Twitter, but who is behind the popular account? The mysterious comedian sits down for an interview at L.A.'s House of Pies to discuss how his non sequiturs catapulted him into internet fame. 

Fun Fact: Dril launched a web series for Adult Swim called Truthpoint: Darkweb Rising. 

Best Quote: "Paul Dochney, who is 35, does not, in fact, look like a mutant Jack Nicholson." —Nate Rogers

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Pod Spot:
The Two Best Movies of 2023 (So Far)

Actress Michelle Williams and director Kelly Reichardt stop by to discuss their latest film, Showing Up, which happens to be one of Sean and Amanda's favorite new movies of 2023. 

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