Matlin says to EbMaster a few days prior to the festival, anticipating the excitement she’ll feel when a crowd of strangers watches her story unfold on the big screen. She admits that being in Eccles and kicking off the festival is quite amazing.
Similar to its predecessor, this movie shares the raw, expressive imagery of conflict but also carries a sense of weariness, often depicting military combat with a bitter hint of futility that arises from prolonged conflict exposure. While some soldiers portrayed by Chernov remain eager for battle, others, including the filmmaker himself, express concerns about an unending war. “This war is a nightmare from which no one can awaken,” he says in voiceover, following a soldier’s admission of regularly dreaming about battles that mirror his daytime experiences. Produced by Frontline and the Associated Press, as was its predecessor, “Andriivka” is less factually reportive and more deeply affecting than “Mariupol”. It serves as a reflection of the current situation and an extended, agonizing portrayal of that moment in time.
The movie being made using real actors, inspired by Mattel’s collection of die-cast Matchbox toy cars, features John Cena, Teyonah Parris, Jessica Biel, and Sam Richardson. At this moment, filming is taking place in Budapest, with Hooda being added to the cast.
After an unexpected appearance by Oprah Winfrey in a taped segment, O’Donnell said goodbye to viewers who had followed her long-running broadcast. Highlights of her career were shown, and she thanked the audience for allowing “hard news with a personal touch” into their homes. As the show ended, O’Donnell was seen surrounded by colleagues and family as the credits played. Starting next week: a redesigned version of the program, striving to distance itself from its past, when Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather used to inform the nation about the day’s most significant events at the end of their broadcast day.
Featuring a diverse cast that’s inclusive and open-minded, using frank language sometimes considered “woke” and challenging traditional views on gender, the film “Jimpa” has a distinct feel reminiscent of the Sundance Film Festival. The director, Hyde, who is from Australia, chooses Olivia Colman to portray Hannah, a filmmaker in an unconventional marriage that leans towards monogamy with a straight, cisgender husband (Daniel Henshall). In this family, Grandpa Jim – or “Jimpa” as he prefers – had children before coming out in the early ’70s. Although some may jokingly call such couples “breeders,” they are an integral part of this unique family.
However, the creators of Sundance programs don’t emphasize commercial viability in their selections. Instead, with the tense political atmosphere and the escalation of right-wing documentaries, as well as streaming platforms favoring crowd-pleasing content, it’s up to festivals to showcase daring films that could potentially earn accolades in the future.
The Sundance programmers aren’t focusing on commercial success when they make their choices. In a time of political turmoil and an increase in right-wing documentaries, along with streaming companies favoring popular content, it becomes the role of festivals to present innovative films that could garner recognition and awards later on.
Leo struggled with using a particular racial slur, the N-word, as Foxx explained. During rehearsal, Leo expressed discomfort, stating ‘Let’s take a break, everyone. I can’t do this. This isn’t me.’ Samuel L. Jackson responded, ‘Come on, say it, buddy! It’s just another day at work. Ignore them.’
At the wheel of a barely working car, John Magaro portrays a quiet father, a widower and single parent known as Dad for much of the movie. Throughout most of the film, he and his 9-year-old daughter Ella (Molly Belle Wright) work together to push the struggling vehicle from the passenger side, suggesting they’ve done this multiple times before. Their collaborative effort signifies the children’s steadfast support for their parent who is striving tirelessly under the circumstances. Meanwhile, Charlie (Wyatt Solis), the 6-year-old son, sits in the back seat clutching Rex, their well-trained golden retriever. The kids are unaware of their destination, and truth be told, neither does Dad.
This version maintains the original’s tone while using simpler language and more straightforward sentence structures.
As a dedicated film enthusiast, if someone inquired about Matt Lauer’s potential return to the news industry on a podcast, I’d say: “In my opinion, if given the chance to dive back into digital media, he could certainly chart his own path.
The second season of the popular Korean deathmatch series was released on Netflix on December 26th. Consequently, the impressive viewership numbers encompass both those who were catching up on the initial season and those binge-watching the new one. Over a four-day period from December 26th to December 29th, approximately 4 billion minutes of “Squid Game” Season 2 were watched. It’s worth noting that viewership has been consistently increasing throughout 2025.