Jerry Maguire Review: 30 Years Later, This Tom Cruise Classic Feels Like It’s From A Bygone Era

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The movie immediately establishes a weighty tone. It opens with narration over a shot of Earth from space, where Jerry (Tom Cruise) explains that nearly six billion people live on the planet now, a significant increase from the three billion when he was a child. He notes, “It’s hard to keep up.” Considering the population is now over eight billion, his statement feels particularly relevant. He then asserts that “America still sets the tone for the world,” a claim that, given recent events, struck me as a bit jarring.

Michael J. Fox, very much alive, shades CNN for publishing erroneous video about his death

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Michael J. Fox, known for his roles in “Back to the Future” and “Family Ties,” publicly responded to false reports about his health. CNN mistakenly published an article titled “Remembering the life of actor Michael J. Fox,” sparking concern. TMZ shared a screenshot of the error. Fox, who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years, addressed the situation with humor and poise, as he’s previously been the target of similar false reports about his death.

BAFTA says review of racial slur scandal found ‘structural weaknesses’ but no malicious intent

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An independent review of the incident at the British Academy Film and Television Arts awards found problems with BAFTA’s planning and how it handles crises. During the ceremony on February 22nd, a member of the audience with Tourette syndrome used a racial slur while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. BAFTA and the BBC were criticized – and have since apologized – for broadcasting the event with the slur still audible, despite a two-hour delay.