‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ Review: A Shattering Expedition to the Frontline of the War in Ukraine

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.

Norah O’Donnell Exits Ahead of Hard Pivot for ‘CBS Evening News’

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.

‘Jimpa’ Review: A Liberated John Lithgow Sets the Tone for an Unkempt Homage to Tradition-Defying Kin

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.

Sundance Programmers Say Political Documentaries Are Still Crucial, Despite Challenging Market and Right-Wing Hits

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.

Jamie Foxx Says Leonardo DiCaprio Stopped Reading ‘Django Unchained’ Due to Script’s Racial Slurs. Then Samuel L Jackson Told Him: ‘Say That S— Motherf—er!’

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.’

‘Omaha’ Review: Intimate Road Trip Drama About a Father in Crisis Exudes Visual Lyricism and Emotional Honesty

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.

‘Squid Game’ Dominates 2024 With Record-Breaking 4.9 Billion Viewing Minutes

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.