‘The Amateur,’ starring Rami Malek, looks the part but can’t execute the mission

In “The Amateur,” the protagonist Charlie appears shy and careful, whether at home or work as a CIA decoder. However, everything shifts dramatically when Sarah is slain in a London terrorist attack. Overwhelmed with sorrow, Charlie uncovers his exceptional abilities beyond the George Bush Center for Intelligence’s boundaries. His fear of flying and reluctance towards risk are set aside by his thirst for vengeance.

Overwatch 2 Stadium countdown, gameplay, what to expect, and more

Previously this year, Blizzard unveiled Stadium as their largest game mode ever created. This announcement also described it as a completely fresh approach to enjoying Overwatch. Before its release, Blizzard plans to premiere an official Overwatch 2 Stadium trailer showcasing the gameplay. Here’s what you need to know about that, our live Overwatch 2 Stadium timer, and a brief rundown of what players can anticipate from this innovative game mode.

How Black Mirror‘s Satisfying ‘USS Callister’ Sequel Builds on One of Its Best Twists

Indeed, all these events unfolded within the vast online role-playing game called “Infinity”. Meanwhile, the real-life counterparts of the Callister crew were carrying on with their normal jobs at Callister Inc., the company that developed this game. However, only Daly, the lead programmer of Infinity who had secretly created an altered offline version of the space-themed virtual reality software where he was tormenting digital clones of his colleagues, knew about their in-game personas. This plot twist formed the heart of the Emmy-winning “USS Callister” episode from Black Mirror, which debuted to critical acclaim in 2017 as the first episode of the show’s fourth season.

In ‘One to One: John & Yoko,’ a couple against the world comes into focus

In a different perspective: Kevin Macdonald, known for directing documentaries about influential musicians such as Bob Marley and Whitney Houston, deviates from this pattern with “One to One: John & Yoko.” Instead of scrutinizing his subjects in general or focusing on their iconic status, he dives deep into an intimate perspective, concentrating on 18 significant months in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This approach intentionally avoids dwelling on the Beatles’ legacy to emphasize Lennon individually, beyond the band that catapulted him to fame. Seeking a raw and immediate feel, Macdonald, winner of an Oscar for “One Day in September,” strives to bypass sentimentality, transporting viewers back to the early 1970s following the disbandment of the Beatles. During this period, Lennon and Ono resided in a modest Greenwich Village apartment, where their artistic endeavors, political activism, and romantic bond flourished. This effort results in a captivating, at times uneven portrayal that humanizes one of the Beatles by showcasing the everyday life of Lennon and his beloved wife.