Initially, it was discovered that Mrs. Flood was none other than the character known as the Rani. Shortly after this secret emerged, there appeared two versions of her – the original Mrs. Flood (played by Anita Dobson) and the actual Rani (portrayed by Archie Panjabi). This sudden duplication may have left some viewers perplexed, but it was a significant moment for dedicated fans.
Starting this fall, I’ll be hosting a new late-night talk show airing after “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at 12:37 a.m. on CBS. This program will run for the entire 2025-2026 TV season, taking over the slot that was once home to “After Midnight.” After much consideration, host Taylor Tomlinson has decided to concentrate on her stand-up comedy career, leading to the end of “After Midnight.” So, mark your calendars and join me for an exciting new chapter in late-night television!
Recently, Pixar extended an invitation to TopMob, along with several other media professionals, to visit their studio in Emeryville, California this past month. There, we were privileged to watch a twenty-five minute segment of the upcoming movie and get insights into its production directly from the filmmakers. Now, I’m thrilled to recount my personal experience of witnessing some of the movie!
As a cinephile, I can say that this film masterfully blends the realms of romance and excitement, with the iconic pairing of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall shining brighter than ever. Initially, it drew a mix of reactions from critics and was often compared to the legendary Casablanca. But looking back now, it’s clear that To Have and Have Not is truly remarkable. The magnetic chemistry between them on screen, their real-life romance that would blossom off screen, and their future collaborations are just some reasons why this movie is widely regarded as Bogart and Bacall’s magnum opus together.
Initially, High Plains Drifter appears similar to Clint Eastwood’s classic Western characters. For instance, in A Fistful of Dollars, a mysterious figure enters a town, confronts dangerous outlaws, and maintains law and order. In High Plains Drifter, this enigmatic character also arrives in a town plagued by troublemakers and takes action to restore peace. However, unlike his previous roles, the stranger in High Plains Drifter subtly suggests that he might not be an ordinary human being, a notion hinted at throughout the movie upon its conclusion.
IFC Entertainment Group, which encompasses RLJE Films and Shudder, recently set a new record for opening weekend earnings with the $3.7 million debut of “Clown in a Cornfield.” This surpassed the previous best achieved by “Late Night With the Devil” in 2024. Other notable releases from Shudder and RLJE include Coralie Fargeat’s “Revenge,” S. Craig Zahler’s “Bone Tomahawk,” and the action-packed thriller starring Nicolas Cage, “Mandy.
In a nod to its predecessors, particularly the earlier films in the series, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has received generally positive reviews. Critic Mary Kassel of Ebaster gave it an 8 out of 10. Key elements from previous movies such as the appearance of William Donloe from the first Mission: Impossible and the explanation behind the Rabbit’s Foot from Mission: Impossible III, are incorporated into this installment. Interestingly, there was almost a post-credits scene included that could have hinted at future movies in the franchise. In essence, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning serves as a concluding chapter while subtly leaving room for potential sequels.
A group of around several dozen individuals, all descendants of Adèle Meunier, have been summoned to a gathering in Paris to discuss the forgotten farmhouse in Normandy that belonged to their ancestor – a property none of them were aware of beforehand. To evaluate its contents, they elect a team, consisting of enthusiastic young photographer Seb (Abraham Wapler), organized and efficient businesswoman Céline (Julia Piaton), outgoing social butterfly beekeeper Guy (Macaigne) and Abdel (Zinedine Soualem), a nearing-retirement high school French teacher. Upon arrival, they unearth, scattered across the dusty tables and decaying walls of Marie Cheminal’s impressive set design, a collection of old photographs, letters, and paintings. Stirred by this discovery, Seb retires to sleep, possibly to dream, as the story requires Klapisch and Santiago Amigorena’s script to introduce the time-traveling part of the narrative.
The movie, initially screened at Cannes Film Festival, is actually Bi Gan’s third full-length film. Previously, he has worked on “Kaili Blues” and “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
Under the guidance of festival director Ray Calleja and curator Mark Adams, the third installment of the festival honors one hundred years of cinema in the island country, taking place in the bustling heart of Valletta as its setting.