Movies

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.

You might think the show started with Robby hidden behind a visor simply as a stylistic choice – why showcase your main character right away? – but his introduction feels much more deliberate. It directly echoes the very first shot of the first season: an ambulance driving across Pittsburgh’s Rachel Carson Bridge at sunrise, passing a motorcycle. This time, we see the same ambulance, the same bridge, and the same sunrise, but followed by Robby on his motorcycle. When he casually passes the ambulance and gives a quick nod, it’s a bold and visually striking moment, even if it’s a little dangerous.

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.”

Breakfast is a bright spot. Lisa jokes about always being the first one in the door, a habit Rinna quickly labels as ‘iconic’ – she finds a way to call everything Lisa does iconic. Candiace arrives dressed as a flight attendant, and Porsha, while enjoying a hearty breakfast of three eggs, seemed to have already forgotten the drama she caused the previous night, dismissing it as no big deal. Rob R. is channeling his Love Island days with a daring sweater-vest look. But the real highlight is Dorinda, who receives a standing ovation and tears up after making it through her first night. While everyone was relieved, it’s clear the producers only allowed that to happen because they want to see what kind of trouble Dorinda might cause.

Season 4 of Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn’s novel An Offer from a Gentleman, is shaping up to be a departure from previous seasons. This time, the story will focus on both the aristocratic and servant worlds, as Benedict falls in love with Sophie, a member of the household staff. Shonda Rhimes recently highlighted this unique approach on The Jennifer Hudson Show, explaining that it’s what makes the new episodes so special.

Season 2 of The Pitt started with a busy first hour, as the trauma team at Pittsburgh Medical Hospital immediately treated 15 patients. Last season, Dr. Robby and his team faced a difficult time handling many cases, including victims of a mass shooting at a festival.

When Parker was introduced, she brought her husband, Matthew Broderick, who fondly recalled their first meeting. He remembered she was wearing a quirky outfit – boots, a bright orange puffer coat, and textured long underwear – on their way to a movie. However, Broderick was ultimately drawn to Parker’s talent as an actress. He explained that she makes acting look so natural, it’s easy to overlook the skill and courage it takes to bring your unique and playful self to your work. He also shared how much joy it brings him to make Sarah Jessica laugh, describing her laughter as one of life’s greatest pleasures. Later, Colman Domingo gave a toast, celebrating Parker and Burnett for their humor, sophistication, boldness, and grace.

Robby doesn’t seem drastically different at first, though he does appear more easily frustrated. I’m hoping he’s received some therapy to deal with the trauma he experienced last season. His decision to take a three-month break could be a good sign that he’s prioritizing his mental well-being over work, but his impulsive trip to Alberta is concerning. We’ll have to see how things play out. Right now, though, he just needs to get through his shift – and at 7:00 A.M., that already seems like a challenge.

When the diverse group of contestants arrived at the castle – a place buzzing with activity – they finally met their rivals and teammates. Dorinda Medley, surprisingly back after being eliminated last season, was excited to see Lisa Rinna and even pointed out she was wearing Dorinda’s lip liner, instantly creating a potential alliance. Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, however, were keeping their distance, deliberately avoiding eye contact to downplay their close friendship and avoid appearing as a powerful pair.

The wealthy women did travel to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but the episode also showed scenes from Los Angeles first. Jen Tilly visited Sutton to discuss the trip, and Sutton insisted she’s cut back on drinking, meaning she no longer needs to carry vodka and grapefruit juice in her purses. There was an awkward moment when Sutton mentioned wanting to be friends with Dorit, since others on the show are distancing themselves. Jen playfully pointed out that Sutton can’t just suddenly decide she wants to be friends, which upset Sutton. Sutton felt Jen was mocking her, but Jen reminded her that she’s actually her only friend on the show and cautioned Sutton not to push her away. Ultimately, the issue highlighted Sutton’s lack of self-awareness and humor.