Movie and TV show reviews

In 2000, Brad Pitt sought out Mary Guibert, mother of Buckley, and asked her to lunch at his Los Feliz residence. Later, she was also included in the exclusive guest list for his wedding to Jennifer Aniston. It wasn’t difficult to persuade her when he requested to produce a biopic based on her son, the renowned troubled singer-songwriter, famous for his exceptional rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”.

She explains that her short films feature women dealing with body image issues. During the creative phase of one such film, an idea sprang to mind – a twist on the Brothers Grimm’s Cinderella tale. In this version, the character believes she fits the glass slipper, but upon closer inspection, finds it filled with blood. It turns out that she had severed her own toes in order to squeeze into the shoe.

The movie follows the extraordinary tale of the 1989 North Vallejo Little League All-Stars, who faced the struggles of growing up in a deteriorating city. At its core, this film narrates the uplifting true account of Sabathia, a World Series champion and future New York Yankees legend, before his meteoric rise to stardom in Major League Baseball. Rapper and native of Vallejo, LaRussell, is set to take on the lead role.

25 years ago, Fast and Furious began filming in Los Angeles… and now, Fast will make its way back to its hometown, as announced by Diesel on social media.

Seven years have passed since Meryl Streep received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” (2018).

In summary: Actress Nicole Kidman, known for her role in “Babygirl,” gave an intense performance as a woman exploring her sensual side following an affair with her intern, and Daniel Craig, star of “Queer,” delivered a powerful portrayal of a lovelorn gay man expressing his emotions physically rather than verbally. Despite their efforts, neither actor received a nomination. The critically acclaimed films “Challengers,” led by Zendaya, and “Nosferatu” were also overlooked; the former was expected to compete for its dynamic score and daring screenplay, but failed to get in, while the latter, a visually stunning portrayal of desire near death’s edge, did not receive the Best Picture nomination some anticipated.

Today, Amer, who has lived in Houston since he was nine, is spending his day at Hermann Park. It’s late March, and there’s a chill in the air. Toddlers are being led by their parents over tangled tree roots, while ducks can be heard quacking off in the distance. A small yet focused TV crew is with Amer, 43, as they help him bring to life his dream: producing and starring in the first Palestinian-led series ever made in American history. However, recent global events have made it increasingly challenging to publicly embrace his heritage.

Despite sharing a common genre with “Jaws”, it’s clear that “Into the Deep” doesn’t hold a candle to that classic. In fact, it’s not even as good as “Jaws: The Revenge”. However, director Christian Sesma and screenwriters Chad Law and Josh Ridgway have some intriguing concepts in this underwater thriller. Unfortunately, the film ultimately becomes just another forgettable shark movie due to poor execution and evident budget limitations.

Mark Harris, a renowned film journalist and historian, first pointed out on Bluesky that the last performer to receive back-to-back nominations for leading roles before their 30th birthday was James Dean. Tragically, he passed away in a car accident at just 24 years old, having been nominated posthumously for his work in the 1955 period family drama “East of Eden” and the 1956 Western drama “Giant”. Interestingly, before James Dean, only Mickey Rooney managed to earn two leading category nominations by the age of 30. He was nominated for best actor at 19 for the musical “Babes in Arms”, directed by Busby Berkeley, and then again at 23 for “The Human Comedy”, which, in fact, was a blend of drama and comedy.

In essence: Nicole Kidman, portraying a woman discovering her sensual self after an affair with her intern, put forth more effort than ever before in her acting career; similarly, Daniel Craig as a gay man yearning for love, conveying his emotions through actions rather than words, also worked tirelessly. Regrettably, neither of them received a nomination. The critically acclaimed “Challengers,” featuring Zendaya and its captivating score and daring script, failed to secure a place in the competition. Surprisingly, “Nosferatu,” a visually stunning exploration of desire nearing death, didn’t receive the Best Picture nomination that some anticipated.