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Peter Sohn is more than just an animator, voice actor, and director. The talented Pixar employee's gregarious nature even inspired the character Russell from Up. His latest film, Elemental, is out in theaters today, and serves as a loving tribute to his late parents. 

Quote: “Whatever else it is—a parable about immigration, a technical effects achievement, a weathered survivor of the pandemic—Elemental is a naked expression of Pete Sohn.” —Tim Greiving

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GOLF

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The 2023 U.S. Open tees off this week with many watchful eyes wondering whether the PGA Tour–LIV deal will overshadow the actual golf being played. We ask all of the important questions before a winner is crowned on Sunday.

Quote: “We’re here to get you ready for the USGA’s annual forensic exam of nerves and temperament, which is taking place at a moment when practically everyone tangentially involved in this tournament is a trembling shell of their previous self.” —Elizabeth Nelson

Nine questions about the U.S. Open

Ringer Rankings


 
As we bid farewell to the 2022-23 NBA season, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann, and Michael Pina updated their player rankings one final time. Find out whether you agree or disagree with their analysis below.


Full rankings here

MOVIES

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54-year-old director and current TikTok trendsetter Wes Anderson returns to his home state of Texas with his latest movie, Asteroid City. Despite being Bill Murray-less, the film feels like a return to form with a stacked cast of stars, including Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson. 

Quote: “Asteroid City orbits enough of the director’s established and obsessive pet themes—family, loneliness, theatricality, gadgetry, grief—that it surely comes from an honest, personal place.”—Adam Nayman

Full review here

 

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Television

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We finally have another insanely wealthy family to hang with on Sundays again. Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of The Righteous Gemstones, stars Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, and Adam Devine share all of their favorite moments from set.

Quote: “I take things from our show and interject it into my relationship with my sister. I was like, 'I should be cruel to her more often.'" —Adam Devine

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Pod Spot

Bill Simmons is joined by Dumb and Dumber superfan Jennifer Lawrence to discuss all of the best moments from the 1994 blockbuster comedy.

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