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Amy Nicholson is a film critic. Currently, she is chief film critic for MTV News. She is the co-host of the Earwolf podcasts "The Canon" and "Unspooled," and host of the MTV podcast "Skillset."Nicholson's reviews have appeared in Boxoffice Magazine, IndieWire, Los Angeles Times, MTV News, The Guardian, The New York Times, UPROXX, Variety, and the Village Voice. Her first book, "Tom Cruise: Anatomy of an Actor" was published in 2014.

Amy Lynne Seimetz is an American actress, writer, producer, director, and editor.

Frances Lebowitz is an author, public speaker, and actor.

Wyatt Cenac is a comedian, actor, producer, Emmy Award winning writer and host of the Selected Shorts podcast.

Nathaniel Rich is an American novelist, essayist, writer, and author of the book, "Losing Earth."

Peter Bogdanovich is an American director, writer, actor, producer, critic and film historian. He is part of the wave of "New Hollywood" directors, and his most critically acclaimed and well-known film is the drama The Last Picture Show (1971).

Joachim Trier is a film director.

Jenny Slate is a talented actress, comedian, and writer known for her distinctive voice and versatile performances. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, Slate gained recognition as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" (2009-2010). She achieved widespread acclaim for her role in the film "Obvious Child" (2014), which showcased her comedic and dramatic talents. Slate has voiced beloved characters in animated films such as "Zootopia" (2016) and "The Secret Life of Pets" (2016). Her television work includes roles in "Parks and Recreation" (2013-2015) and "Big Mouth" (2017-present). Slate's creative endeavors extend to writing, with her book "Little Weirds" (2019) receiving positive reviews. She continues to captivate audiences with her unique blend of humor and heart.

Kathrine Switzer is a marathon runner, author, and television commentator.

Jelani Cobb is a writer, author, and educator.

Roxane Gay is a writer, professor, editor, and commentator, she is the author of The New York Times best-selling essay collection Bad Feminist, the short story collection Ayiti, the novel An Untamed State, the short story collection Difficult Women, and the memoir Hunger.

Whitney Cummings is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer known for her observational humor. She gained prominence through her stand-up comedy specials focused on relationships and modern life. Cummings co-created and co-wrote the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls," which ran for six seasons and earned critical acclaim. She also created and starred in the NBC series "Whitney." Cummings has authored the bestselling memoir "I'm Fine...And Other Lies" and served as an executive producer on the revival of "Roseanne."

Matthew McConaughey is an acclaimed American actor and producer known for his charismatic performances and versatile roles. Born in Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey first gained notoriety for his breakout role in "Dazed and Confused" (1993). He achieved critical success with films like "Dallas Buyers Club" (2013), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. McConaughey's filmography also includes hits such as "Interstellar" (2014) and "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013). Beyond acting, he is a philanthropist and a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, sharing his experiences and insights with the next generation.

Laura Dern is an American actress, director, producer, and activist. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Award, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards.

Alice Eva Lowe is an English actress, writer, and comedian. She is best known for her roles as Dr. Haynes in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Madeleine Wool/Liz Asher in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. She wrote, directed, and starred in the 2016 film Prevenge and starred in and co-wrote the 2012 film Sightseers. She also starred in the educational children's television series Horrible Histories.

Karley Sciortino is an American writer, television host, and producer. She is the founder of Slutever, a website that focuses on sex and sexuality, and executive producer and host of the Viceland documentary series of the same name.

Haley Bennett is an actress and singer.

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his books and essays on social science, psychology, and human behavior. He has been a staff writer for New Yorker since 1996. Gladwell gained widespread recognition with his debut book, "The Tipping Point," followed by bestsellers like "Blink," "Outliers," and "David and Goliath." He is also the co-founder of the podcast company Pushkin Industries and hosts the "Revisionist History" podcast.

Malik Vitthal, also known as Malik Booth, is a film director known for his work on the Imperial Dreams.