In Joel Edgerton’s Train Dreams, Robert Grainier is a reserved man who prefers to stay out of trouble. He lives a quiet life with his family on a remote piece of land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and works diligently as a logger, mostly keeping to himself and working peacefully alongside his colleagues. He avoids debt, stays sober, and generally avoids getting involved in anything that doesn’t concern him directly – he simply keeps to himself.
The discussion around the film The Brutalist focused on director Corbet’s use of AI. He used it to refine actor Adrien Brody’s Hungarian pronunciation for his role as architect László Tóth, and to help create drawings and depictions of Tóth’s buildings. Corbet feels the media coverage of this was inaccurate, pointing out that AI is already common in film editing software. Director Fastvold clarified they never altered Brody’s English accent or performance, but used AI to ensure his Hungarian sounded authentic. Their goal was to respectfully represent Hungarian people and avoid a poor imitation of their language. Despite the controversy, Brody went on to win the Best Actor Oscar and gave a remarkably long acceptance speech.
This wasn’t just a loyal and lively adaptation; it was arguably one of the most mature Spider-Man shows ever created, willing to explore themes rarely touched upon in children’s cartoons. Unlike other Spider-Man animated series that stuck to typical lighthearted formulas, this show didn’t shy away from darker and more complex storylines. Previous versions from the 60s and 80s often lacked substantial plots and relied on padding, while more recent series tended to tone down anything too intense.
When making past Star Wars films, directors often had to follow established storylines and rules to ensure consistency within each trilogy. Director Jon Levy discussed filming Starfighter and the overall experience of creating a Star Wars movie during an interview on The Business podcast with Kim Masters.
Teyana Taylor drew inspiration from Tupac Shakur’s complex and often debated persona for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson’s gripping new film, One Battle After Another. The movie begins with a close-up of Perfidia as she surveys an immigration detention center on the U.S.-Mexico border. Perfidia is a key figure in the French 75, a radical left-wing group whose daring raid on the facility—and the consequences that follow—make up the first half-hour of the film. While the rest of the group focuses on helping immigrants escape, Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, a bomb expert nicknamed “Ghetto” Pat, creates a dramatic explosion to announce their revolution and, primarily, to get Perfidia’s attention. However, she’s distracted, keeping her gun trained on Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn), the facility’s head officer. Lockjaw, with a voice reminiscent of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a troubling interest in Perfidia, is portrayed as both a darkly comedic figure and a chilling representation of state-sanctioned violence.
The movie Wicked achieved record-breaking ticket sales – over $226 million worldwide – and became a major cultural event. This success was fueled by extensive marketing, including partnerships with many brands, themed challenges, TV appearances, and an official podcast. These efforts created a huge buzz, making Wicked feel less like a typical movie release and more like a vibrant, widespread phenomenon.
As of today, November 2nd, the 1986 film Heartbreak Ridge is currently the 10th most popular movie on HBO Max worldwide. It’s behind The Conjuring: Last Rites at number one, as well as Wicked, Weapons, The First Purge, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Last Duel, Red One, Arthur the King, and The Woman in the Yard.
Libby shared the news on Instagram, while Parade reported he passed after a battle with glioblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Chuck was last seen on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? when he went with the couple to Moldova to check out an investment property. It may be his last appearance on 90 Day Fiancé, as she announced he died a couple of weeks ago:
I’ve been hoping for this for a long time, and while I’d love to see a LEGO Star Trek game someday, I’m really excited about what’s coming this month. This set was definitely worth the wait, and if it’s a sign of things to come, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Alfred Hitchcock was a famous director known for classic, influential films like Dial M for Murder, Vertigo, The Birds, and especially Psycho. The TV show The Simpsons brilliantly parodied his 1954 film Rear Window in an episode called “Bart of Darkness.” Considered one of Hitchcock’s and cinema’s greatest works, Rear Window was perfectly captured in the episode, creating a hilarious and enjoyable parody that’s still a favorite among Hitchcock fans.