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This week’s episode of Industry featured the German word habseligkeiten, described as the possessions closest to your heart. The show explains it as the few belongings carried by refugees or treasured keepsakes like sea glass – things often associated with those who have little. It struck me that the Bauer family, whose historic bank is being taken over by a newer, somewhat disreputable company, see themselves in this way. As they lose control of their financial empire – an empire that once funded even Hitler – what personal items or values will they hold onto as they step back from the modern world?

I’m really loving how Siegfried’s story is unfolding this season. It’s not being hurried, and he’s slowly learning and changing with each episode. After being isolated for about four years, it’s clear Siegfried needs connection with others. He’s a bit unusual and benefits from the gentle guidance of normal social interaction. It reminds me of a friend who spent too much time alone and started talking to himself, then immediately telling himself to be quiet! I told him it’s perfectly normal to talk to yourself, but the shushing was what made it strange. Siegfried needs that kind of honest feedback, and luckily he now has people around him who can give it. He can’t just live on sardines and disappear on mysterious trips, and it’s becoming clear that kind of isolation comes at a cost – it leads to loneliness. I say it every week, but we should all be thankful for Mrs. Hall.

Before competing in his fourth Olympics, Kenworthy spoke with The New Yorker about how the popular HBO sports drama deeply connected with him on both a personal and career level. He confessed that he initially brushed the show off, even describing it as overly explicit.

With so many Stephen King stories adapted for the screen, it’s hard to know which ones are hidden gems worth revisiting. But a few consistently stand out as being overlooked, despite not getting much attention when they were first released. One such adaptation features Timothy Olyphant in a leading role.

Kaley Cuoco pretty much revealed the news herself, even without directly confirming it. While talking to Entertainment Tonight about her new show, Vanished, she clearly struggled to hide her reaction when asked about potentially returning as Penny. It wasn’t her words that gave it away, but her obvious facial expressions – she couldn’t hide her excitement!

As of January 25th, Sinners and The Smashing Machine are both currently the most-watched titles on HBO Max, according to FlixPatrol. The Michael B. Jordan film has overtaken The Holdovers, which is now in third place on the streaming service.

It’s surprising how well Poulter’s career path actually suits this role. He’s been a strong supporting actor for years, and it feels like the right time for him to take on a leading part. In Union County, he plays Cody Parsons, a man battling addiction who enters rehab instead of going to prison. His younger brother, Jack (Noah Centineo), is also in the program and helps Cody get a job with him at a lumber yard. While Poulter doesn’t quite disappear into the world of non-actors, that actually works for the character. Cody is from the area – we soon learn he has a sister (Emily Meade) nearby trying to live a normal life despite her family’s issues – but there’s a stiffness to him, as if he’s still learning how to navigate everyday life. Poulter perfectly captures this with his expressive face and observant eyes, making Cody seem like someone constantly trying to understand the world around him. It’s a subtle performance, filled with quiet observation and a withdrawn posture that embodies Cody’s shame. It’s hard not to feel sympathy for him.

Just like He-Man gets his power from the Power Sword, so does Battlecat. When Prince Adam raises the sword and becomes He-Man, his scared companion, Cringer, transforms into the mighty Battlecat.

Despite a disappointing start in theaters, the sci-fi reboot Tron: Ares is now a chart-topping success, and is currently performing very well. This marks another collaboration with actor Murphy, following their previous work on Monster and American Horror Story. According to FlixPatrol, Tron: Ares has remained near the top of the charts for over two weeks.

It’s baffling why Hollywood keeps making movies that largely feature actors simply being on screen for almost two hours. Time and time again, this approach has failed, and it’s clear the formula doesn’t work. Even borrowing ideas from a classic like Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise’s Minority Report didn’t save it, though they did attempt it.