The actor shared with me at the LA premiere of “Opus,” “I’m quite certain I saw it as a child, given my love for comics back then. However, it’s been such a long while ago.” He added, “To be honest, I only remembered that there had been previous films based on it.
During Trump’s inauguration, he signed an executive order stating that only two genders, male and female, would be recognized by the state. This decision led to the Bureau of Consular Affairs halting passport applications for changes or renewals in gender markers, as well as new applications with a gender marker different from the one assigned at birth,” Schafer explained in the video.
In recent years, there has been significant progress in fostering diversity within German film and television productions. However, this momentum might be disrupted due to a new law concerning film funding that was recently enacted in the country. This legislation, which houses the Berlin Film Festival and major European companies like RTL Group, eliminated a provision that mandated local projects meet certain criteria related to diversity, gender equality, and inclusivity.
When director Julius Onah phoned EbMaster on February 13th, he was in New York City, moving between promotional engagements for his Marvel Studios movie “Captain America: Brave New World.” The previous day had been a busy one with numerous press events scheduled in Washington D.C., which served as the film’s backdrop for the confrontation between the new Captain America, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), and the new U.S. president, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford). Just a day prior to that, Onah had been present at the world premiere of the film in Los Angeles, where towering statues of Wilson and Ross’ red-hued alter ego, Red Hulk, faced off menacingly outside the TCL Chinese Theater.
The movie trailer portrays the film as a chilling fusion of “The Strangers” and Michael Haneke’s “Funny Games,” but it doesn’t deliver the intense fear of “The Strangers” or the disquieting impact of “Funny Games.” Instead, “Everyone is Going to Die” is a home invasion thriller that focuses so heavily on being a critique of patriarchy that it neglects elements like suspense-building, narrative consistency, and a satisfying conclusion.
Cohen, as Paramount Global’s Head of Content Licensing, proposed an interesting suggestion to Robbins: What if we collaborate on the debut of a FAST streaming channel together?
On Thursday evening, Steve Martin shared on Instagram that Martin Short had tested positive for COVID-19 after attending “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special. He suggested that Maya Rudolph might have been the source of the infection, as they were seen sharing a kiss in a photo he posted with the caption, “Maya had COVID-19. Marty has COVID-19. I wonder why? It seems like the ‘SNL 50th COVID curse’ is indeed real.
The Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight,” directed by Barry Jenkins in 2016, is coming back to cinemas on Thursday, February 27. On the other hand, Harmony Korine’s 2013 college crime comedy, “Spring Breakers,” will be re-released on Wednesday, March 19. You can buy tickets for both movies right here.
Set in London during 1880, “A Thousand Blows” begins as Hezekiah Moscow, portrayed by Malachi Kirby, and Alec Munroe, played by Francis Lovehall, arrive from Morant Bay. Struggling with scant funds and limited resources, they are compelled to navigate the harsh East End, a territory dominated by Sugar Goodson, a fierce character played by Stephen Graham. As the East End’s ruler, Sugar instills fear in the community, casting an ominous shadow over the pub and boxing ring he jointly owns with his brother Treacle, portrayed by James Nelson-Joyce.
To assist you in navigating through the options, here’s a list of over 20 top-choice shows that are sure to spark interest among viewers. (Attributed to EbMaster)