Year: 2024

Jennifer Abel, Justin Baldoni’s publicist, has finally spoken out regarding the leaked texts about Blake Lively that ignited allegations of sexual harassment against her client.

Recently, when Gabriel Bortoleto clinched the Formula 2 championship at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Fernando Alonso, a two-time Formula 1 champion, was excited to offer his congratulations to one of his drivers. As the leader of the small group of drivers under Alonso’s management company, A14, Bortoleto caught Alonso’s attention.

In 2021, when “Squid Game” premiered on Netflix, it caused a global sensation. Developed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, this highly praised Korean survival drama generated lots of buzz on social media platforms, inspired viral trends, and even influenced Halloween costumes, ultimately becoming the platform’s most-viewed series to date.

People often find relationships and desires so intricate that it’s amazing how reproduction still occurs. We grapple with our true desires, perceived desires, and the image we want others to see in us. Additionally, there’s the added complexity of trying to figure out what others desire, which occupies many people’s time. Our species subjects itself to such intense self-examination that passion is often overshadowed by irony and embarrassment. For instance, someone might feel too ashamed to dress up for Halloween as a seductive nurse and instead opts for a seductive nun costume.

The pop star Robbie Williams is leagues more famous in his homeland of England than here in the States, American tastemakers having capriciously chosen to ignore his chart-topping ’90s boy band Take That and megawatt solo career. Go see his biopic anyway. All you need to know heading into “Better Man” is that Williams considers himself a performing monkey. Some screenings even have a pretaped introduction where he tells you so himself.

As a passionate admirer, I’ve been captivated by David Cronenberg’s work for more than five decades now. However, as Violet Lucca eloquently points out in “David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,” this renowned Canadian director often misunderstood as a horror master is actually a complex auteur with a wealth of ideas beyond mere shock value. His chilling debuts, such as “Shivers” and “Rabid,” paved the way for his delving into the murky depths of science in films like “Videodrome” and “Scanners.” Yet, it’s not just the horrifying scenes that make him unique. His later works, like “Dead Ringers” and “Crash,” employ a striking visual language to delve deeply into societal and psychological issues, offering both tenderness and brutality in equal measure.

Girls who learn self-defense at an early age may not necessarily become professional boxers. However, for Claressa Shields from Flint, Michigan, boxing was more than just a means of defense; it was a passion. As a young prodigy, she threw powerful punches that led her to break records and win two consecutive Olympic gold medals.

Many times, passionate projects receive praise mainly due to the enthusiasm behind them, the incredible dedication required to turn an idea into reality. However, this admiration for zeal can sometimes overshadow the true artistic qualities of a movie, making a director’s narrow perspective a potential downfall.