Month: August 2024

Fede Alvarez was 12 in 1990 when he pressed play on a destiny-shaping VHS tape.

Noted South African actor, recognized by many Americans from her roles in the Marvel “Black Panther” films, Connie Chiume, passed away at the age of 72.

In Hollywood’s action scene, it’s not a man but T.J. Newman who is making waves and claiming the spotlight in a field traditionally ruled by males. And remarkably, this is her debut work, a screenplay based on her 2021 blockbuster novel “Falling,” which ignited a fierce competition among top studios and producers such as Jason Bateman, Matt Reeves, Neal Moritz, and Jerry Bruckheimer, with Universal ultimately securing the rights.

Understanding the romantic melodrama “It Ends With Us,” featuring Blake Lively, requires recognizing its roots: it’s rooted in the current publishing industry landscape, where women authors and consumers hold significant influence. This background explains why the movie was made, catering to an audience that is frequently underrepresented in today’s film market, and boasting widespread recognition due to Lively’s name.

Samuel Beckett’s work, a legendary Irish writer who moved to Paris and flourished in the French language, stands as a stark contrast to the narrative style of biopics. Biopics, with their tendency towards uplifting clichés and sentimental depth, are foreign to the minimalist, anti-establishment ethos that Beckett embodied throughout his groundbreaking literary career in the latter half of the 20th century.

2024’s D23 Expo is happening now, and Lucasfilm presented a panel centered around the upcoming miniseries “LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy”. Alongside a fresh trailer, we were treated to new posters and a glimpse of additional cast members, including Mark Hamill stepping back into his role as Luke Skywalker.

As a longtime fan of Bridget Jones and her quirky adventures, I was thrilled to learn that a new trailer for “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” has been released exclusively for a select audience. Having grown up with Bridget, it’s exciting to see her back on the big screen after all these years. I remember laughing and crying along with her as she navigated through life, love, and self-discovery in the original trilogy. I can’t wait to see what new challenges and adventures await Bridget in this latest installment, and I have no doubt that it will be a delightful addition to the series.

Ben Affleck appeared joyful upon his arrival at a LA office building, apparently still working through the final stages of his two-year divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

Demi Moore, aged 61, along with her daughter Scout Willis, who is 33 years old, were recently seen heading to catch up with a friend in the fashionable neighborhood of Venice Beach, California.

For now, our journey in Westeros takes a pause, as House of the Dragon wrapped up its sophomore season on August 4th. Despite some criticism about its pacing (and I was among them), those who have read Fire & Blood remain hopeful that upcoming seasons will be nothing short of spectacular. The source material is packed with significant moments ahead, though the writers may decide to alter this course – but we can expect more than just epic battles. Indeed, there are additional conflicts and intriguing relationships to unfold, as well as new alliances and betrayals on the horizon.