Turns Out Blade’s Delay Didn’t Just Affect Mahershala Ali. It Also Caused A Big Change In One MCU Project

Before the *Zombies* series premiered, Marvel Television’s Brad Winderbaum and showrunner Bryan Andrews explained how the live-action show influenced the direction of the animated version of Ali’s character. They told ComicBook.com that because of production delays, they couldn’t simply create a standard alternate version of the Daywalker. Winderbaum elaborated on this decision, stating:

Robert Redford’s Ordinary People Was More Than Oscar Bait

Robert Redford began directing about 20 years into his acting career, hoping to change how people saw him. He felt he’d become known more for his image than his talent and wanted to be recognized for more complex work, focusing on stories about “behavior and feelings.” His film *Ordinary People* centers around four key characters: Conrad, the surviving son; his parents, Calvin and Beth; and Conrad’s therapist, Dr. Berger. Donald Sutherland plays Calvin as a loving but anxious father, determined to help his son heal. Sutherland often uses encouraging smiles, hoping to lift Conrad’s spirits. Mary Tyler Moore portrays Beth as emotionally distant and subtly hostile, displaying traits of narcissism. She struggles to confront her own grief, leading to inner turmoil. Though known for comedy, Moore delivers a surprisingly chilling performance. Despite featuring well-known actors, the film has a distinctly Midwestern feel – focusing on family dynamics, quiet sadness, and a slow pace.

Not If, But How

As many viewers predicted, *The Summer I Turned Pretty* concluded with Belly Conklin choosing Conrad Fisher, the boy she’s had a crush on for years. Although some fans were hoping for Belly to end up with Jeremiah, most agree that Conrad was the better choice for her, and I happen to agree as well.

One Battle After Another Is Top-tier Paul Thomas Anderson

In a typical movie, Bob would be the hero and Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw – Sean Penn’s over-the-top, intensely macho villain – would be the bad guy. Lockjaw is a ridiculously exaggerated character, physically imposing and moving like a puppet. Bob, often seen in a worn bathrobe, wildly flailing and crawling around, fits right into the string of flawed characters Leonardo DiCaprio has been playing lately. Penn delivers one of his best performances in years – his expression in an early scene, gazing at something with a mix of shock and pride, is award-worthy. However, director Paul Thomas Anderson shows us that both men are actually just misguided figures, small players at the mercy of larger forces. They both share a fascination with Perfidia Beverly Hills (played by Teyana Taylor), a captivating and powerful woman who leads a militant group while pregnant. Perfidia truly feels like the main character, and she effortlessly leaves both men behind, even abandoning her baby with Bob when she leaves.

Ring the Bell! Abbott Elementary Is Back.

The teachers of Abbott Elementary have faced personal and professional challenges, but they seem ready for a new school year-though a mysterious person falling through the ceiling might cause some trouble! While the teachers themselves are resilient, the school building might not be. The season five trailer reveals some changes: Janine will have a larger … Read more

The Morning Show’s Universe Remains As Ludicrous As Our Own

The creators of *The Morning Show* seem to be trying to outdo themselves with season three, and they’re doing it in a very *Morning Show* fashion: by transforming Bradley Jackson into a character reminiscent of Erin Brockovich. This happens when she stumbles upon disturbing video of countless birds falling from the sky.

The reason Bradley is investigating these bird deaths is a bit complicated. Her former network, now called UBN after a merger, wants to attract more conservative viewers and decides to rehire her, despite her past issues. She only agrees to return because she receives a tip about a possible cover-up involving a chemical plant owned by the network’s parent company. This plant is suspected of causing health problems in local residents and contributing to the mass bird deaths. While this new direction feels like a nod to ’90s conspiracy thrillers, it’s a complex setup that ultimately seems designed to give Reese Witherspoon something substantial to do on the show.