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The movie The Immortal Man takes itself far too seriously, especially when it emphasizes the worst aspects of the Peaky Blinders TV show. Peaky Blinders has always worked because it offered two things: a thrilling, over-the-top family crime saga where the Shelbys overcome powerful enemies, and a tendency to portray Tommy Shelby as a morally ambiguous, almost heroic figure who’s excused for his violent actions. The trailer for The Immortal Man was worrying because it lacked most of the show’s familiar characters – where were the core Blinders? – but perhaps the director and writer hoped to create something new for audiences unfamiliar with the series.

Following the decision to edit her acceptance speech, Tailfeathers returned her award on Wednesday. In an email to the TFCA, she explained that she felt her words were unfairly silenced under the guise of protecting her, which she found deeply concerning. She believes the awards should celebrate free expression, and censorship goes against that principle. Tailfeathers expressed her disgust and shame at the act of censorship, stating that remaining neutral is itself a political choice and a form of harm. Because the award was now connected to this censorship, she could no longer accept it in good conscience.

Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, developed the series alongside Tom Hardy and his father, Chip. Although Peaky Blinders is his most acclaimed work, Knight is also aware of the success of Taboo. He recently discussed the future of Taboo during a question-and-answer session on Reddit.

With the series ending after eight episodes, it’s expected that some important characters will die. The most likely candidate is Homelander, the show’s main villain who pretends to be a hero. While it won’t be simple, one character possesses the ability to defeat him.

The Marvel Studios film Thunderbolts came out in US cinemas last May. Jake Schreier directed the movie, which features Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes (also known as the Winter Soldier), Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.

Costume designer Laura Smith explains that her work on the show Industry was inspired by the detailed and surreal painting The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch. Bosch’s 15th-century work, which depicts Eden, paradise, and hell with bizarre imagery like giant birds and fantastical creatures, reminded Smith of the show’s themes. “It’s essentially about the downfall of humanity,” Smith said in a video interview, referencing a card given to the cast and crew at the end of season four. The card featured the Pierpoint logo alongside The Garden of Earthly Delights, representing Smith and the show’s creators, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay’s, goal to pack as much visual detail as possible into each scene.

Pixar had a brief setback with Cars, a movie that wasn’t particularly original or emotionally resonant. However, they quickly recovered and created some of their most beloved and impactful films, including Up, WALL-E, Ratatouille, and Inside Out. More recently, though, after Disney released some Pixar movies directly on its streaming service during the pandemic, the studio has struggled to regain its former creative strength.

Fans are incredibly excited for the Golden Land Arc in the manga Frieren, widely considered one of its best storylines. Since it follows the Divine Revolte Arc, many hoped to see it adapted in Season 2 of the anime. However, recent rumors suggest Season 2 will only have 10 episodes, leading fans to believe an adaptation of the Golden Land Arc is unlikely in the near future. Previously, there had been no indication the anime would cover this arc – until very recently.

Netflix is quick to cancel shows, even when they’re doing well. It’s frustrating because these cancellations often aren’t about the show’s quality—they’re due to things like low viewer numbers, budget changes, or the company simply changing its mind. The worst part is that these are often shows with great writing, acting, and promising storylines that never got the chance to finish properly. This is a tribute to 11 Netflix series that deserved a better fate.

For the last seven years, Milla Jovovich’s films have consistently been met with harsh criticism, receiving largely negative reviews.