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The Accountant 2 Can Not Be Taken Seriously

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In a humorous twist, it’s worth noting that the autistic community should receive equal representation in intense action movies just like everyone else. However, much like previous Hollywood productions, The Accountant 2 still portrays autism in a stereotypical manner, focusing mainly on savantism and viewing it as a deficiency that needs to be compensated by extraordinary abilities. The protagonist, Chris, is an exceptional forensic accountant who can analyze weeks of complex financial data in one night, and he spots patterns that others have missed. His nonverbal assistant, Justine (previously voiced by Alison Wright, now played by Allison Robertson), possesses remarkable hacking skills. In the sequel, she heads a group of equally gifted young individuals at her institute for neurodivergent people, which increasingly resembles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. A kidnapped child whom Chris believes to be his fellow traveler, based solely on a photo, demonstrates an unusual talent for calculating distances. Interestingly, The Accountant 2, penned by returning screenwriter Bill Dubuque, also features an unusual subplot about a woman who isn’t autistic but developed a lack of fear and combat skills due to a brain injury.

Reheating Nachos, Delulu, and Slay Were Put to Rest by Lady Gaga and Bowen Yang

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Lady Gaga and Bowen Yang urge people struggling with excessive TikTok slang to simplify their language during a sketch on SNL. They discourage the overuse of words like “slay,” suggesting alternatives such as “Wow, I like that” for when something is impressive. Other banned phrases include “bop,” “flex,” “pooing on the mother toilet,” “foot on … Read more

Saturday Night Live Recap: Lady Gaga Returns

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Quite a few of those sketches often incorporated singing or dancing, seeing as one has such an exceptional voice, why not take advantage of it? Naturally, Gaga outshone the real musical performances in that episode. The glass-house choreography for the hit single “Abracadabra” was tight and confined, while the grandiose production of “Killah” stretched from backstage to a climactic moment when her dress magically tore away.

Lady Gaga Loves ‘Winning Things’ Even If It’s a Razzie

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In the role of both host and musical performer on Saturday Night Live, Lady Gaga boldly demonstrated her artistic versatility during her opening monologue. “I’m an actress!” she declared, playfully referencing a film we’d rather forget. “I’ve been meticulous about choosing roles that showcased my acting skills. For instance, the sequel to Joker… Joaquin Phoenix … Read more

Virginia Outlines Her LIB-eral Values at Season-8 Reunion

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Virginia Miller, in contrast to her former fiance Devin Buckley, has been open about her political views during their appearance on the latest season of ‘Love Is Blind’. In a previous relationship with Buckley, she revealed that they parted ways at the altar due to disagreements over discussing sensitive topics like politics. During the reunion … Read more

1923 Recap: For Worse or For Worse

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Alex won’t be disembarking in New York City as originally planned, since that would mean real advancement. Instead, she’s being redirected to Ellis Island. It seems our stubborn romantic hero didn’t consider that immigration would necessitate a visa. At times, it feels like this show is only about moving the characters from one place to another without any significant progress. I can almost picture Taylor Sheridan in his study, surrounded by taxidermied animals he’s hunted himself, with a single faded post-it note on his laptop, where he’s written the series’ mantra in capital letters: DELAY.

James Le Gros Spent Two Figuring Out His Severance Character

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In the standout episode “Sweet Vitriol” of Severance, focused mainly on Harmony Cobel, it might not be the shocking disclosure that she developed the severance process or that Lumon took credit for her innovation. Instead, a more intriguing twist could be the revelation that Patricia Arquette’s character has… a friend? The story unfolds as we trace Harmony’s journey to her bleak, abandoned childhood home in Salt’s Neck, once a bustling Lumon factory town. Clues about Harmony’s past abound, from the ether facility where she worked as a child to the house where she resided with her late mother, Charlotte. Recall the breathing mask and tube Harmony kept on her Lumon shrine and later carried in her car? Those belonged to Charlotte, whose passing has deepened the rift between Harmony and her aunt Sissy (Jane Alexander), a devout Lumon follower who questions Harmony’s estrangement from the Eagans. In this forsaken town, Hampton (played by James Le Gros) remains the sole individual still supporting Harmony, whom she refers to as her “chum”.

Another Simple Favor Is So Fun, Until It Gets So Dumb

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The delight of “A Simple Favor,” directed by Paul Feig (who is back for the sequel) and based on a novel by Darcey Bell, lies in its unexpected strangeness, powered by undercurrents that transformed what could have been a typical “Gone Girl”-esque thriller into something less predictable. Initially, it follows the story of a solitary mommy blogger who forms an unusual bond with a stylish town outsider. However, when the latter inexplicably disappears, leaving her son and husband behind, she is entrusted to her friend’s care on screen. From the start, both Emily and Stephanie appear to be unsettled characters. Emily, with her prim sweaters and frozen smile, presents as a highly strung supermom who seemed capable of causing harm before she decided to take up detective work while assuming control over her friend’s life. (The film effectively showcases Kendrick’s manic side.) Stephanie, on the other hand, comes across more like a celebrity guest than a woman feeling suffocated in a small town after a more vibrant urban existence. Her eccentric outfits suggest costumes, and her entire life appears as if it could be abandoned at any moment – which, of course, she does. If the narrative explores a toxic suburban friendship, the movie itself delves into the unsettling encounter of two psychosexual soulmates.