Historical movies either stick closely to real events or use history as a backdrop for a compelling story, offering a fresh take on people, plot, or setting. Mel Gibson has consistently favored this approach throughout his career. His 2006 film deserves another look, especially now that it’s been two decades since it came out. It’s a classic historical epic, but also stands out as one of the greatest survival movies ever made.
With so many shows available, Netflix Originals need to be exceptional to stand out. A particular thriller series has done just that, captivating audiences across four seasons and consistently improving with each new release. It recently returned to Netflix’s top ten, making it perfect for a weekend binge.
We have two main concerns: First, why does the actor playing Bill Clinton need to look exactly like the original governor? The scene centers on another character’s reaction, so couldn’t we mostly show their face and obscure Clinton’s? Second, is the AI-created Bill Clinton actually unsettling to watch? The show has consistently felt realistic and grounded in the early 90s, and a highly accurate Clinton might fit that style. However, it could also disrupt the otherwise carefully constructed sense of reality the show has built.
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.