Movie and TV show reviews

The move from behind the camera wasn’t entirely spontaneous; instead, it marked the conclusion of a long-standing journey that commenced during Ranganathan’s student filmmaking years. “It all began with my short films,” Ranganathan shares with EbMaster. “When I directed my first short film alongside another actor, everyone at college approached him. I was standing right beside him, but no one realized I was the director. After everyone left, he’d apologize for not introducing me, saying ‘I’ll introduce them to you next time.’ I’d reply, ‘No need, it would be awkward if you called them again.’

During a recent chat on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Maya Hawke shared that some intelligent film directors have been instructed by producers to cast actors with a particular number of Instagram followers for projects to progress. She expressed her indifference towards Instagram, calling it frustrating. Essentially, she noted that having a significant number of Instagram followers can help secure funding for movies; however, this presents a challenging balance to maintain.

In 2023, I found myself part of a unique competition that welcomed budding filmmakers between the ages of 21 and 30 to demonstrate their skillset. The competition promised a life-changing opportunity for winners: their short films would be produced and premiered on the big screen.

The show titled “Pati Jinich’s Panamerican Adventure” airs from April 29th to May 13th. In this season, Mexican chef, television host, and cookbook author Pati Jinich journeys through locations spanning Alaska to Alberta. Notable destinations such as Juneau, Halibut Cove, and Whitehorse will be showcased during the first season.

Good Cop/Bad Cop” Unfolds in the Tiny Town of Eden Vale, Washington

The story commences in the quaint town of Eden Vale, a place with only around 10,000 residents, leaving its law enforcement resources somewhat sparse. The lone detective in this peaceful community is Lou Hickman (played by Leighton Meester), known for her perpetual optimism and knack for solving local crimes. However, after a tumultuous double heist, Lou comes to the disheartening realization that the understaffed police force may not be equipped to handle such complex cases. In dire need of reinforcements, she implores her father, Police Chief Big Hank (Clancey Brown), for a partner. Alas, Big Hank assigns the last person Lou desires to team up with – her brother, Henry (Luke Cook).

Spencer posted about an upcoming bake sale for Washington, open to all DOGE employees and supporters. In his post, he included a picture of Minny from ‘The Help’ holding her famous poop pie. He specified that he needs premium vanilla from Mexico and Canadian maple syrup for these special edition pies, which will be flavored with corn and chocolate. To make these pies, he’ll need many donations for the secret ingredient. He also shared a form below to fill out, asking who you would like to send a pie to.

Although the video often hides the specifics about the supernatural suspense in the movie, the logline makes it clear that the plot revolves around a brother and sister who discover a terrifying ritual within their foster mother’s house. Notable visual elements include clips from an early digital camera, a bird’s-eye view of a prayer circle, and Sally Hawkins pressing her bloodied hand against a window.

Film distributor Mubi had previously acquired the rights to show the movie in the U.S., reportedly for a significant sum in the millions, according to EbMaster.

Dan Baillie’s ‘Look Out,’ beautifully illustrated by Tim Bradstreet (known for his work on ‘The Punisher’ and ‘Hellblazer’), is scheduled for release on May 7th. This initial piece of illustrated prose marks the beginning of ‘The Future of Fear,’ a series that will showcase various stories, tones, horror concepts, and formats in future editions.

Cristobal Valenzuela, Runway’s co-founder and CEO, will be presiding over a jury alongside industry veterans. These include Richard Kerris, vice president of developer relations and head of media and entertainment at NVIDIA, Emmy-winning producer Joel Kuwahara from “Bob’s Burgers” who is also the co-founder and president of production at Bento Box Entertainment, as well as Christina Lee Storm, a Television Academy’s Emerging Media Programming peer group governor, member of the Academy’s AI Task Force, a PGA Production Innovation Task Force member, and an industry professional.