Rebecca Kivak

Copy editor/page designer/movie reviewer. I write about movies and NASCAR. Kindness is the new punk rock.

[Rebecca Kivak @becbeat555]

The past year in film boasted breakout stars, veterans adding to their legacies, breathtaking scenes, surprises, disappointments and characters to love. @dukemich and I look back at the best and worst from 2025.

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[Jeff Gluck @jeff_gluck]

Hey everyone. I know you're hurting. Wanted to share what I just wrote about Kyle Busch. https://t.co/tNgNwBZlGb

[Jimmie Johnson @JimmieJohnson]

Kyle Busch wasn’t just one of the fiercest competitors our sport has ever seen, he was one of the most talented race car drivers I’ve ever shared a track with. We spent years as teammates at Hendrick Motorsports, and even as competitors, there was always a deep respect for what he could do behind the wheel. 
Kyle pushed all of us to be better. His passion, intensity, and love for racing were unmatched, and his impact on this sport will be felt forever.

I'll always remember the many laughs and conversations away from the spotlight, and most importantly the way he cared so deeply about his family.

My heart goes out to Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, Kurt, his parents, many teammates across the industry, fans and everyone who loved Kyle.

NASCAR lost one of its greatest talents today, and we've all lost a friend.

[Brad Keselowski @keselowski]

I made him earn every victory and stole a few from him along the way. We took our shots at each other, in the media and on the track. But I’d like to think that somewhere deep down there was an appreciation that we pushed each other to perform at the highest level, even if neither of us would’ve admitted it.

Tonight, I feel a little like the coyote with no more roadrunner to chase. His loss is all of our loss, but none more so than his family’s. Thinking of Samantha, and Brexton and Lennix who lost their father today.

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

A joint statement on behalf of the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR.

[Dale Earnhardt Jr. @DaleJr]

Kyle and I had a really challenging existence for many years. But we luckily took the time to figure out our differences and that was something he instigated with a conversation in his bus around how we each managed our racing teams. I was super eager for us to get on better terms. But it was he who made the effort for that to be possible. We did some media together also to laugh through some of the things we put each other through many years ago. Most recently we had even been discussing him running my Late Model at Wilkesboro this summer. He seemed extremely happy and we had planned to meet up next Thursday to get his seat to the shop. He laughed over the idea of his fans and JRM fans having to cheer in unison during that race.

Kyle was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. No one can deny that. But he was also a father, a husband, brother, son, and a friend to many. My heart is broken for the Busch family. I will never be able to make sense of this loss but I am thankful that we had found a way to become friends.

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.

[Rebecca Kivak @becbeat555]

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" hit theaters this weekend, 20 years after the release of the original film. Find out if it recaptures the magic of the first movie, as @dukemich and I review the long-awaited sequel. #thedevilwearsprada2

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[Joe Baress @dukemich]

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" hit theaters this weekend, 20 years after the release of the original film. Find out if it recaptures the magic of the first movie, as @becbeat555 and I review the long-awaited sequel.
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[Take 2 Blog @take2blog]

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" hit theaters this weekend, 20 years after the release of the original film. Find out if it recaptures the magic of the first movie, as @becbeat555 and @dukemich review the long-awaited sequel.
https://t.co/LlrNhCJ94l

[Rebecca Kivak @becbeat555]

"Michael" had the biggest opening weekend for a biopic, but how did it handle Michael Jackson's story? @dukemich and I review the film about the King of Pop. #michael

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[Joe Baress @dukemich]

"Michael" had the biggest opening weekend for a biopic, but how did it handle Michael Jackson's story? @becbeat555 and I review the film about the King of Pop.
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[Take 2 Blog @take2blog]

"Michael" had the biggest opening weekend for a biopic, but how did it handle Michael Jackson's story? @becbeat555 and @dukemich review the film about the King of Pop.
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[Rebecca Kivak @becbeat555]

Like its predecessor, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is a box office hit, but did it recapture what made the first film a joy to watch? @dukemich and I review the sequel to the beloved video game franchise.

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[Joe Baress @dukemich]

Like its predecessor, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is a box office hit, but did it recapture what made the first film a joy to watch? @becbeat555 and I review the sequel to the beloved video game franchise.
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[Take 2 Blog @take2blog]

Like its predecessor, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is a box office hit, but did it recapture what made the first film a joy to watch? @becbeat555 and @dukemich review the sequel to the beloved video game franchise.
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[Kyle Buchanan @kylebuchanan]

The Academy has heard you complain the Oscars should be earlier and have now… doubled down on March.

The next Oscar ceremony will happen on the exact same weekend: March 14, 2027. And the one after that — the 100th ceremony — was just dated, too: March 5, 2028.

[Rebecca Kivak @becbeat555]

@kylebuchanan I like it later! I'm OK with this

[Rebecca Kivak @becbeat555]

"Project Hail Mary" proved a box office hit in its opening weekend. See what @dukemich and I thought of the space epic starring Ryan Gosling. #projecthailmary

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[Joe Baress @dukemich]

"Project Hail Mary" proved a box office hit in its opening weekend. See what @becbeat555 and I thought of the space epic starring Ryan Gosling.
https://t.co/sWa5X4IpAZ