Year: 2025

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director Rian Johnson Reveals Why His Trilogy Didn’t Happen

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A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Star Wars Culture shows director Rian Johnson speaking at the Newport Beach Film Festival. When asked if the negative fan reaction to The Last Jedi discouraged him from continuing with Star Wars, Johnson was direct: “No, not at all.” He explained that the fan feedback actually motivated him, adding, “I’m a lifelong Star Wars fan, so I understand how passionate people are about it.”

Peter Hujar’s Day Review: Ira Sachs’ Drama Is A Portrait Of Rare Intimacy & One Of The Year’s Best Acted Films

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The book project was never finished, and a recording of an interview with Hujar was lost. However, a written copy of the interview surfaced in 2019. Director Ira Sachs, known for his focus on the subtle nature of everyday conversations, used this transcript to create a beautifully understated film. The film draws attention to the filmmaking process itself, showing things like an actor blocked by equipment and sound technicians at work. It’s both a realistic portrayal and a thoughtful exploration of how reality becomes something else entirely when it’s remembered and then shared.

BTC, ETH, SOL, DOT, OP: The Great Crypto Dance 🕺💰

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Ethereum (ETH) followed suit, tumbling to $3,099 before climbing back to $3,407-a 3% grin etched on its face. Solana (SOL) and XRP danced their own reels, up 2% and 4% respectively, while Dogecoin (DOGE) tiptoed upward like a shy puppy. Polkadot (DOT) and the rest of the altcoin posse joined the fray, their prices rising like dandelion seeds on a breeze. 🌬️

Harry Potter Reboot’s Narrator Rumor Debunked by HBO

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Reports indicate that HBO has confirmed Tom Turner, a British actor, is not involved in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot. Earlier this week, a rumor spread after Redanian Intelligence noticed Turner had added Harry Potter to his resume, listing himself as a “Narrator.” While he may have recorded narration for something within the show—like a voice on a television—HBO has clarified that Turner’s voice will not be featured in the series at all, according to Deadline.