In a brief video snippet, a butterfly flutters by as Mario, Peach, Toad, and Toadette slumber peacefully, eventually ascending into the sky where the title “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is revealed. This is another joint production between Nintendo and Illumination, with the sequel title derived from the highly acclaimed 2007 Wii game, “Super Mario Galaxy.” Often praised as one of the finest Mario games ever made, it holds the third spot on Nintendo Life’s list.
This Is Spinal Tap explores the clash between the longing for rock stardom and the realities of being human, humorously depicted by a band whose members struggle to adapt from their past to present. The image of aging musicians unable to let go of their youthful fashion trends serves as a persistent commentary on this theme. Interestingly, the new film brings back the band, along with director Rob Reiner reprising his role as Marty DiBergi, without a clear plan for what comes next. The best way to describe Spinal Tap II is that it appears more like an extra feature on a DVD or a televised reunion special rather than a full-fledged movie, offering fans a chance to revisit beloved characters they may have forgotten while meandering through reminiscences. On the big screen, what stands out is that over 84 minutes of the sequel are dedicated to two notable, yet not particularly funny, celebrity appearances which I won’t reveal here.
The upcoming animated television miniseries, Marvel Zombies, is created by Bryan Andrews and Zeb Wells. This series takes place in an alternate universe within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which was first introduced in the “What If…Zombies?!” episode that aired in 2021. You can expect the show to premiere on Disney+ later this month.
The Jimmy Kimmel’s Monday monologue features a simple yet intriguing cutaway sketch: a store offering items at half price because they are literally halved. Watching these grocery items neatly bisected is remarkably pleasing, much like the popularity of YouTube channels showing objects being pressed by hydraulic presses. This sketch thrives on the simple curiosity and fascination of witnessing common objects like a milk carton split in half.
In 2023, “Just the Two of Us” made its debut in France and had a limited showing in theaters here in the U.S. last year. However, now it’s easier than ever to watch as it’s been released digitally and on home video by Music Box Films. I’m thrilled to share that this film is directed by Valérie Donzelli, who has transitioned from acting to directing, and co-written the script with Audrey Diwan. They’ve skillfully adapted Éric Reinhardt’s 2014 novel “L’Amour et les Forêts”, infusing it with their unique touch that gives the film a contemporary relevance and a fresh edge.
The information about “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is somewhat scarce, but photos and videos from outdoor shots have leaked online. A group photo shared on Twitter shows Jacob Batalon wearing an MIT shirt, suggesting that he (and possibly MJ) were indeed able to attend the university. It seems Doctor Strange’s spell to erase memories was successful in allowing Peter’s friend and girlfriend to enroll at MIT.
In Episode 5, titled “Back to the Suture,” we find Rick Flag Sr. and his group in a tense standby for Chris Smith’s arrival. This meeting is actually a trap set by Emilia Harcourt, as revealed in the previous episode (Episode 4). It was at her instruction, influenced by Rick Flag Sr., that Smith agreed to this public rendezvous.
Discussed below are conversations led by Michael Kosta from The Daily Show, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert regarding Kirk’s demise and the reactions it sparked across political lines.
12 years ago, I was glued to my TV screen as Claire Danes and Bryan Cranston announced the most anticipated awards of the Emmys season for a TV movie, “Behind the Candelabra.” Back then, these prestigious awards were given for “Outstanding Miniseries or Movie.” Steven Soderbergh’s masterpiece, with Michael Douglas in the iconic role of Liberace, was the clear favorite. It wasn’t hard to guess that the win would go their way. After all, they were Oscar winners and A-list stars, representing an exceptional TV movie HBO had heavily promoted. That night was just another in a long line of big wins for HBO’s TV movies, which had dominated at the Emmys for the past 20 years, amassing 65 major awards. “Behind the Candelabra” might have been one of their more star-studded productions, but HBO had consistently demonstrated the TV movie as a reliable path to prestigious acclaim and Emmy victories, with films like “Don King: Only in America,” “Recount,” and “Temple Grandin.
The intense emotion and heartrending performances in the film ‘Hamnet’ have sparked deep conversations among festival audiences as it travels through Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals. Director Chloé Zhao’s poignant, beautiful adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes after the loss of their son Hamnet has emerged as one of this year’s standout films from fall festivals. Critics have been particularly struck by the film’s powerful emotional resonance. IndieWire’s headline exclaims that the film “tears your heart out,” while Bilge Ebiri calls it “the most devastating movie I’ve seen in years.” Even Zhao herself has been moved to tears during screenings, and young actor Jacobi Jupe, who plays Hamnet, has cried in interviews.