Movie and TV show reviews

The movie titled “One of Them Days,” featuring SZA and Keke Palmer as flatmates struggling to avoid eviction, is projected to earn over $14 million during its first four days. With R-rated comedies often perceived as fading theatrical options, Sony and Macro Film Studios managed production costs effectively with a budget of just $14 million. The film has received excellent reviews and positive audience feedback, indicated by an A- grade from moviegoer pollster Cinema Score. This could mean that “One of Them Days” might have longevity and potential for box office success.

Back in 2022, as a dedicated cinephile, I found myself with a script for the premiere of “Severance” season two in my hands. At that time, the only thing I knew about my character was her job the “newest deputy manager” at Lumon Industries. This role seemed far too senior for someone like me, a 15-year-old who barely looked old enough to be an office intern, let alone a boss.

The film “Murderess” starts off with a group of girls dancing together and singing a wish that they were surrounded by boys instead. This scene is followed by a quote from Greek poet Odysseas Elytis, emphasizing the impact of the past on the present. The main character, Hadoula (played by Karyofyllia Karabeti), is then introduced as she frequently appears in the movie: striding purposefully across rugged landscapes to assist a woman giving birth. Unfortunately for everyone present, the baby born is another girl, adding to what seems like an endless string of female births on the Greek island of Skiathos.

Seth Gordon, the director of “Back in Action,” operates with a mindset rooted in cartoonish scenarios. He sees this as his role, and the film’s primary approach seems to be orchestrating intense action sequences set to classic tunes, making “Back in Action” somewhat predictable in its game plan. In one scene, our protagonists find themselves under attack by the flight crew on a MI6 plane, which they swiftly annihilate while Sinatra’s voice serenades them with “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head.” The pilot gets hit, the plane begins to plummet, but there’s Frank, grooving to the music. Later, Foxx and Diaz repurpose gas-station hoses as flamethrowers to torch their adversaries; the distressing visuals of people being consumed by fire coincide with Etta James crooning “At Last.” They emerge victorious from the battle, but it’s crucial to note: The way this movie presents violence is a questionable entertainment tactic, bordering on misanthropy.

Mady receives an unexpected visit from Claire, a charming yet enigmatic lady, who asks him to enter her apartment due to misplaced keys. After she playfully flirts with him, he lets his guard down and gets tricked, finding himself in someone else’s home with a stolen plastic bag full of cash. The apartment owner is a dangerous gangster, and Mady quickly becomes their target. The primary pursuers are the formidable Yannick and his loyal associate Theo, both part of this criminal organization.

The goal here was to maintain the original meaning while making it easier to read and understand for an average audience.

Mady receives an unexpected visit from Claire, a charming yet enigmatic lady, who asks him to enter her apartment due to misplaced keys. After she playfully flirts with him, he lets his guard down and gets tricked, finding himself in someone else’s home with a stolen plastic bag full of cash. The apartment owner is a dangerous gangster, and Mady quickly becomes their target. The primary pursuers are the formidable Yannick and his loyal associate Theo, both part of this criminal organization.

The goal here was to maintain the original meaning while making it easier to read and understand for an average audience.

This genre-blending production, helmed by Kitano himself and featuring his acting talents, adopts a unique strategy by dividing its duration into two separate acts. The opening act offers a raw, suspenseful crime drama that revolves around a hitman navigating the treacherous waters between police and yakuza, while the latter part revisits the same plot but presents it in a comical light using self-mocking methods.

Netflix was approached by him with a proposal for a limited series, and we eagerly accepted,” Sarandos wrote. “This was a David Lynch production, teeming with enigma and daring elements, but we were excited to embark on this creative journey with such a genius mind. Unfortunately, COVID-19 happened first, followed by some health concerns that prevented the project from being made. However, we made it clear that as soon as he was ready, we were fully committed.

The show, overseen by and created by Kelsey Grammer, represents a comeback of the original series “Frasier,” a spinoff from “Cheers” that ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004, and received an impressive 37 Primetime Emmys. Despite not winning any awards during its first season, it managed to secure three nominations.

Following two extensions due to the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles, the nomination phase for the 97th Academy Awards has now ended. Although the Producers Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, and other important associations have given some hints about potential Oscar winners this year, one fact remains unchanged: unexpected outcomes are nearly inevitable when it comes to the Academy.