Movies

The documentary series *Mr. Scorsese* effectively argues that Martin Scorsese is one of the most important American filmmakers of his generation. It highlights his consistent focus on themes of masculinity, wealth, and how both can damage our sense of right and wrong—themes that reflect who we are as a nation. The series made such a strong case that I found myself wanting even more in-depth analysis; Scorsese’s extensive career could easily have supported many more episodes. In fact, I think a weekly release could have continued indefinitely! Here are twelve aspects of *Mr. Scorsese* that deserve further exploration.

People are curious about how much money players on *Survivor* earn, but many are also excited about what future seasons might hold. Jeff Probst recently discussed a potential ‘Golden’ season – featuring returning all-stars – on his podcast, *On Fire with Jeff Probst*. He admitted the idea has been floated around, but explained why he believes it wouldn’t be successful.

The medical drama *Grey’s Anatomy* celebrated a major achievement on Thursday night, reaching its 450th episode. Titled “We Built This City,” the episode looked back at the show’s history with nods to previous seasons and a complex medical case, as fans have come to expect. The episode also featured the return of Kelly McCreary, and her character Maggie was part of a storyline with personal connections to both writer Zoanne Clack and the show’s creator, Shonda Rhimes.

Thirty years ago, Nicole Kidman played a memorable role in the black comedy *To Die For*. The film features her as a woman desperately seeking television fame who manipulates a teenage fan into committing murder. It remains one of Kidman’s most iconic performances, and she was recently seen wearing a t-shirt featuring a still from the movie – and it still looks fantastic!

Tension is high for Grace and Jackson. Their new life in Montana, following the birth of their baby, is quickly falling apart. Grace is frazzled – dealing with a dog constantly pulling the tablecloth down and messes on the floor – while her husband, Jackson (played by Robert Pattinson), just seems to be making things worse. Both Jennifer Lawrence and Pattinson deliver intensely dramatic performances, filled with exaggerated expressions and gestures. The argument escalates to a bizarre point, with Lawrence repeatedly hissing an obscenity while visibly shaking. Pattinson ultimately ends the fight by mockingly imitating Lawrence, ranting about needing to focus on his writing instead of… other things, before dramatically leaving their rundown house.

Watching the latest season really got me pondering something: how much lying can a reality show *handle*? This whole franchise thrives on conflicting stories – it’s basically he-said-she-said, though honestly, nobody ever seems hesitant to accuse! But if everyone’s constantly hiding things, at what point does trying to untangle the truth stop being entertaining and actually start to ruin the show? I’m starting to wonder if these shows can even *survive* if we lose the ability to agree on what actually happened.

It’s often surprising how different actors can sound in Disney and Pixar movies, making it hard to realize they’re the same person. When fans *do* figure it out, they’re amazed by how many characters one actor can voice. Disney frequently works with talented voice actors, and whether those actors have a signature sound or can completely transform their voice, the studio often brings them back for multiple roles.

Although binge-watching isn’t always ideal, there’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a great story for a whole weekend. Luckily, Netflix offers a huge variety of highly-rated shows in every genre you could want for a marathon viewing session. Whether you’re into true crime, romance, or dark comedy, you’ll find shows with fantastic acting, captivating stories, and high-quality production values that will keep you hooked.

Choosing a game can be overwhelming, but these three stand out as great options for this weekend. They include a truly scary interactive horror game that’s a classic, a fighting game that still holds up today, and a survival horror experience guaranteed to give you a fright.

The latest *Tron* movie finished a disappointing beginning for the series, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney is now considering ending the franchise altogether.