Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are incredibly talented singers, and their performances in the Wicked films created high expectations. This may be why the singing of the actress playing the iconic Bond girl has received a lot of criticism in both movies. However, I believe that criticism is far too harsh.
Sophie Turner recently shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon how much her grandfather, Robert Jesse Cotton, influenced her career. She called him her “total hero” and explained she received his wedding ring right before landing her role in X-Men, a meaningful coincidence.
If you watch TV or use streaming services, you’ll likely see celebrities in many commercials – from Natalie Portman promoting perfume to Robert De Niro advertising snacks. However, a recent trend of actors endorsing gambling products is causing concern. Is this a good thing for both the entertainment and gambling industries, or are the potential risks greater than the benefits?
The series begins with the instrumental techno track “Rivalry,” which is featured throughout the show. Its energetic, club-like sound perfectly captures the atmosphere of Challengers.
When news of his murder is announced at breakfast, Candiace—who secretly wished he was gone—puts on an incredible act. She dramatically cries out, “NOOO!” and delivers a performance worthy of an award. She claims he was a close friend, while footage later shows her happily celebrating his death privately. She even offers a toast to his memory at the table, which felt a bit much, but surprisingly, no one called her out on it.
The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is now showing in cinemas before screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. The trailer features characters from Wakanda – Namor, Namora, Shuri, and King M’Baku – with Shuri delivering a voiceover saying, “I’ve lost everyone that matters to me. A King has his duties to prepare our people for the afterlife. I have mine.” A notable moment shows King M’Baku meeting Ben Grimm, introducing himself as “King M’Baku, of Wakanda,” to which Grimm simply replies, “Ben. Yancy Street, between Broome and Grand.”
Alan Ritchson’s portrayal of Jack Reacher stays faithful to the character in the novels, while also bringing the physicality and skills needed for exciting action scenes. This role is definitely Ritchson’s strongest performance to date, but it’s also received a lot of attention and criticism.
Neymar, the famous soccer player, has fulfilled a childhood dream by adding a life-size replica of the Batmobile from The Dark Knight movies to his collection.
It seemed like a sure hit: a new disaster movie with stunning effects and a heartfelt story about a mother’s desperate attempt to save her son. However, something unexpected happened. As reviews came out, it became clear that The Great Flood wasn’t resonating with audiences. Its Rotten Tomatoes score quickly dropped to 52%, and viewers rated it even lower with a mere 35% approval. The film didn’t live up to expectations, and many viewers felt disappointed, almost as if they’d been misled.
It quickly became clear why Ford admired her so much. When accepting her first American award from the Golden Globes, she playfully joked about the trophies themselves. She said the Globes committee, despite being a bit unusual, had recognized her lesser-known film, Losing Chase, and awarded her a beautiful golden globe, and then another. She quipped, “I ended up with two large globes, which, as you can imagine, was quite beneficial for my career.”