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The strong reaction from Whitaker is a key part of what makes this week’s episode of “Upstairs” the show’s best so far. It’s a chaotic party episode reminiscent of the famous rave scene in Girls. While no one’s using drugs, each character is pushed into an uncomfortable and intense emotional situation. This episode suggests I Love LA shines when its characters interact with the quirky and unusual people of Los Angeles, rather than battling each other. By introducing new and unexpected personalities, the show’s unique style really comes alive. We see Tallulah obsessively re-shooting a TikTok, using dialogue from Kramer vs. Kramer, alongside real influencer Quen Blackwell, and Charlie attempting to both romance and work with viral Christian singer Landry (Froy Gutierrez) who needs a stylist.

According to Bloody Disgusting, the script is finished for a new take on Sleepaway Camp, currently known as Sleepaway Camp 2025. The news came from production company AFA’s Instagram page. AFA is run by Kenan Thompson (of Saturday Night Live fame) and Johnny Ryan Jr. (Bill & Ted Face the Music). The post promised updates and hinted that some fans might even get a chance to visit the set during filming.

German actor Klaus Kinski, known for his work in horror films, passed away Sunday morning in Palm Springs. While the cause of death hasn’t been disclosed, Kinski became a prominent figure in the genre during the 1970s with roles in films like Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula, and Suspiria. Though not a mainstream star, he was a recognizable face and a favorite among fans of cult horror movies.

Doc Tango is the medical examiner who performs autopsies on the victims investigated by the main characters in NCIS: Origins. He frequently works alongside Dr. Lenora Friedman, the assistant medical examiner, and is Tishmal Kwa’la’s uncle – Tishmal being Mike Franks’ former girlfriend. This connection means Doc Tango and Mike have a good rapport, as Tango isn’t bothered by Mike’s blunt demeanor. Overall, he’s a personable and friendly professional.

Marvel has revealed its comic book schedule for February, and the upcoming Spider-Man and Venom team-up promises to be their most intense yet. Written by Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, and Charles Soule, with artwork by Jesús Saiz, Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 will launch a frightening new story arc that continues through April. The series follows the events of recent Venom, Amazing Spider-Man, and Eddie Brock: Carnage comics, with the story building on the unsettling developments from the Eddie Brock: Carnage series.

The new series stars Dempsey as Angelo, a highly skilled assassin. When Angelo begins to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s, he starts to question his past and rediscover his humanity as his memory declines. To make matters worse, he suspects his wife’s death wasn’t accidental, sending him on a mission for revenge – and time is running out.

Director Jalmari Helander recently explained to ScreenRant why the character Igor met his explosive end in Sisu: Road to Revenge. He revealed that Igor’s death by missile was the very first idea he had for the train sequence, making it a predetermined fate. Here’s what Helander shared:

Early box office numbers show that Wicked: For Good earned $150 million in the US and $226 million globally. This exceeded predictions and demonstrates that a well-known and popular brand can still draw large crowds to theaters.

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently attended a screening of The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, and discussed one of his own films that was later remade. Thankfully, he wasn’t criticizing the new version of The Running Man itself, but the 2012 remake of Total Recall, which stars Colin Farrell as a man questioning whether his memories are real or implanted dreams.

I get that Barton Fink isn’t everyone’s first choice when it comes to the Coen Brothers’ films. Most people lean towards No Country for Old Men or The Big Lebowski, but it’s always been my personal favorite.