In season 5 of Slow Horses, Roddy Ho has become a more prominent character, and this increased focus has also revealed his shortcomings. Earlier seasons of the show largely centered around characters like Jackson Lamb (played by Gary Oldman) and River Cartwright, but this season has shifted the spotlight.
Despite recent comments from actor Giancarlo Esposito, sources at The InSneider report that Lucasfilm doesn’t intend to bring him back into the Star Wars universe. They also suggest this is unlikely to change, as Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is anticipated to leave her role next year.
As a huge fan of Westerns, I honestly think Dark Winds is better than Yellowstone. It’s a really compelling crime drama set in the 1970s Southwest, focusing on Navajo police officers. What I love is how much more realistic and visually striking it is compared to Yellowstone – it’s just a more immersive and stylish experience.
Emma Stone previously excelled in visually rich, historical films that highlighted her acting skills. Now, in the darkly comedic film “Bugonia,” director Lanthimos has created a much more stripped-down experience. Stone powerfully commands attention with minimal props – a shaved head, a dirty coat, and a restrained smile – as she plays Michelle Fuller, a pharmaceutical CEO held captive. Covered in a strange white cream, Stone’s character delivers a chillingly calm explanation of why she should be released, staring directly into the camera in intense close-ups. Even with so little around her, her performance is captivating.
I’m really hooked on this new six-part drama! It’s about a guy named Laz, played by Sam Claflin, who starts seeing ghosts in his psychiatrist father’s office. It gets even wilder because one of those ghosts is actually his dad, Jonathan Lazarus (played by Bill Nighy), even after he’s passed away. It’s a really intriguing premise!
Johnny Depp is set to star in a new film called Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, directed by Ti West, known for his popular X trilogy. Andrea Riseborough, who has been nominated for an Oscar, will also appear in the movie. The film, a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ beloved story, is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2026. The script was written by Nathaniel Halpern, who has worked on shows like Legion and Tales From The Loop.
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Soft Cell producer Mick Ball, as announced on the band’s website. While they didn’t share details about the cause, it seems he died peacefully at home in London. Marc Almond, the singer from Soft Cell, shared on Facebook that Ball had been dealing with health issues for some time now, a slow decline brought on by an illness they haven’t publicly specified. It’s a real loss for the music community.
The new movie, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, has received perfect scores from critics, earning a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers praise its loyalty to the original manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, which is already hugely popular. However, if you haven’t read the manga or aren’t familiar with the story, you might find the movie confusing, so it’s a good idea to get a quick overview beforehand. As John Kirk of Original Cin notes:
The Colombian artist and producer often doesn’t check her accounts again until the next day. One day in mid-September, when she finally logged on, she was surprised to find a flood of congratulatory messages from old and new friends alike. She had no clue what everyone was celebrating, as she hadn’t been online the night before.
So, I’ve noticed Netflix is trying something new – they’re actually putting some of their big movies in theaters! It’s the latest way they’re testing out how to get these films seen on the big screen, which is pretty interesting to me as a movie fan.