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Similar to John Dutton in *Yellowstone*, Tommy Norris constantly faces danger while working to protect his land. He also struggles to balance his work with the challenges facing his family. The cast of *Landman* includes Tommy’s wife, Angela (Ali Larter), his daughter, Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), his son, Cooper (Jacob Lofland), and Cooper’s girlfriend, Ariana (Paulina Chavez). In Season 2, the relationship between Ariana and Tommy will explore a key theme also present in *Yellowstone*.

I’m a big fan of classic murder mysteries, and I’ve enjoyed how Rian Johnson’s previous films have put a fresh spin on the genre. However, part of what makes these mysteries so appealing are the familiar tropes. That’s why I’m excited to hear that his new film, *Wake Up Dead Man*, will be both darker and more of a traditional whodunit than his previous work. In a recent interview with Deadline, Johnson explained…

Combining unsettling archival footage from the 1970s with the deeply personal story of his daughter, Kerri Rawson, *My Father, The BTK Killer* provides a disturbing look at the life of Dennis Rader – a man who appeared to be a normal father and community leader, but secretly murdered at least fifteen people. Unlike other sensationalized true crime stories like *The Ed Gein Story*, this documentary offers a unique and insightful exploration into the psychology of one of America’s most infamous serial killers.

Although *Y: Marshals* won’t be released until 2025, the new *Yellowstone* series is still on track to premiere in early 2026. To build excitement, Entertainment Tonight just released a first look at the spinoff. Check it out!

Just a heads-up: I’m about to discuss major plot points from the movie *28 Years Later*. I highly recommend watching it first, but if you don’t mind spoilers and are curious why this film really affected me as a parent, go ahead and read on!

Batman fans have a few more movies to look forward to! Warner Bros. has announced a new series of animated films based on the popular “Batman: Knightfall” story. According to Variety, these films will be produced by Warner Bros. Animation and will tell the complete “Knightfall” story over multiple installments.

Sam Phalen, a popular contestant from *Survivor 47* who finished in second place, recently joined Phil Wood on The Survivor Specialists podcast to discuss *Survivor 49*. They talked about the possibility of three tribes, and Sam offered a really insightful explanation of why that format can be challenging.

Throughout its seven seasons, the show had a number of noticeable errors. These ranged from simple continuity mistakes and unrealistic settings to bigger logical flaws. While some were immediately obvious, many fans didn’t catch others initially, or didn’t dwell on them. However, even these smaller details could sometimes completely disrupt the show’s internal logic, or even offer interesting new perspectives for dedicated viewers.

The concept for *The Moment* began as a voice memo Charli sent to Zamiri while she was on tour. Zamiri described it as a raw expression of her current emotions to *VF*, unknowingly echoing the title of Charli’s 2020 album, *How I’m Feeling Now*. He explained it captured the feeling of almost achieving everything she wanted and the emotional impact of that realization. Zamiri and Bertie Brandes then developed the screenplay based on Charli’s voice memo, receiving her feedback as she continued touring. Charli herself admitted she struggles to reflect on things objectively because she’s always focused on the next project. She sees her work as a way to process her own thoughts and feelings, constantly writing about herself and how others perceive her – a cycle she calls ‘meta.’

Woody Allen wrote the main character specifically for Diane Keaton, who had previously impressed him in his 1968 play, *Play It Again, Sam*, and his films *Sleeper* and *Love and Death*. This 1977 film showcased Keaton’s versatility, as she transitioned from a critically acclaimed dramatic role in *The Godfather* (1972) to a starring role in this beloved comedy. Keaton is wonderful in this groundbreaking romantic comedy, which treated its characters and the genre with remarkable sincerity, making them feel authentic. You can watch it on Tubi (free), Prime Video, and MGM+.