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Following West’s initial posting and subsequent deletion of a song with Diddy (currently in jail due to sex-trafficking charges), which included his daughter North West, on March 15, Kanye also shared text screenshots from his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, stating that he released the song against her desires. So far, Kim has not publicly responded to Kanye’s use of their children in his recent work. Interestingly, after Kim praised Playboi Carti for mentioning her brand Skims on his album “Music”, Carti replied, “Ask my niece North to send me a song.

The issues with the recent adaptation of “Snow White,” helmed by Marc Webb, who previously directed “The Amazing Spider-Man,” and written by Erin Cressida Wilson, author of “The Girl on the Train,” are not primarily Rachel Zegler’s fault. Despite the studio’s attempts to position her as a damsel in distress, she delivers a compelling performance as Snow White, interacting convincingly with CGI creatures and powerfully singing the new “I Wish” song, which is prominently featured throughout the film due to its title, “Waiting on a Wish.”

However, Zegler’s portrayal of the classic fairy tale character feels somewhat at odds with the context of the movie. In this version, Snow White is more of a hesitant liberal, struggling to find a way to resist the fascist takeover of her kingdom by her stepmother, the Evil Queen, played by Gal Gadot in an ostentatious wimple and delivering a performance so stiff it borders on being intentionally over-the-top.

The king, Snow White’s father, is absent, his fate unknown, and she spends much of her time inside the castle, worrying about the suffering of her subjects outside. Snow White seems to yearn for the idealized era of Obama’s/her father’s rule, when they would bake apple pies so that the common folk could taste a bit of luxury, and cannot imagine how to fight against the Queen, who may be glamorous but also gained power through traditional means (marriage and sorcery). In essence, Snow White is depicted as an institutionalist, which is perhaps fitting for a princess, unable to envision a way to challenge the status quo.

In simpler terms, the original documentary “Leaving Neverland” detailed the accusations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck. The sequel focuses on their efforts to bring a lawsuit against Jackson’s companies, now controlled by his estates, and their ongoing legal battle which is scheduled for trial in California in 2026.

The Netflix limited series titled “Adolescence” isn’t about unveiling the identity of the murderer since that’s already clear from the start – it’s a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller who is arrested for killing his classmate. This four-episode series, directed by Philip Barantini, presents each episode as a single shot, providing a detailed narrative of Jamie’s experience at the police station: fingerprinting, medical evaluation, and legal consultation. The camera focuses on the system in motion while highlighting Jamie’s fear and vulnerability, reminding us that he is still a boy who was scared when the police broke into his home, even wetting himself.

The series doesn’t dwell on whether Jamie committed the crime; by the end of the first episode, it becomes evident that he did. The interrogation scene with officers Luke Bascombe and Misha Frank reveals security footage showing Jamie stabbing his classmate, Katie Leonard, repeatedly with a kitchen knife. So, Jamie is the murderer, but the real mystery lies in understanding why.

In the film titled “The Substance“, if a woman like Margaret Qualley is shown in the nude, it would be unthinkable to discuss her private parts such as her genitalia or nipples. It seems strange then, that there’s a different set of rules applied when discussing male and female bodies, a double standard.

In simple terms, “Everybody’s Live” is John Mulaney’s fresh, hour-long weekly talk show airing live on Netflix, reimagining the traditional late-night talk show format. As he puts it in the opening monologue of the March 12 premiere, “This is my live, improvisational, unpredictable talk show.” The streaming giant has given Mulaney an hour to share with fans the baby boomer culture that shaped him into the eccentric individual he is today.

The show, a development from a six-episode trial run in May 2024, is heavily influenced by Mulaney’s personal experiences and tastes, from the topics discussed to the panelists chosen, the musical acts invited, and the references made. It offers ample opportunities for Mulaney’s quick wit and humor, and serves as a stage for him to refine his evolving onstage persona after marrying actress Olivia Munn and becoming a parent.

At the same time, it allows for plenty of room to showcase its loose, deliberate style, potentially revealing its flaws and pitfalls. In essence, it’s a platform for Mulaney to express himself freely, but also a challenge to maintain its unique, laid-back approach.

When it comes to categorizing spy movies, it’s often challenging due to their diverse range, which spans from films about world domination by evil masterminds to realistic tales of undercover agents exchanging secrets. (Interestingly enough, even Westerns have a clear setting in the Old West, but the genre can be just as confusing when you consider exceptions like non-Western Westerns!). To include a variety of spy films that represent the genre’s full scope, Vulture decided on a broad definition for this list of top spy movies. If the movie includes espionage as a significant aspect, then it qualifies as a spy film for our purposes.

As a devoted fan, I must say that the second season of Severance has been nothing short of mind-bending, filled with unexpected twists such as Helena Eagan’s deceit and Irving’s selfless act. Notably, episodes focusing on Mark’s missing wife, Gemma, and his innie’s former superior, Harmony Cobel, have also stood out. However, the most poignant and human storyline for me has been the tender yet tragic romance between Dylan G., my innie, and his outie’s wife, Gretchen George (portrayed beautifully by Merritt Wever). In the heart-wrenching penultimate episode of this season, Gretchen confides in her husband about kissing his innie, causing him immense pain and betrayal. To make matters worse, she later shatters my innie’s heart by turning down his paper-ring marriage proposal.

In “Episode 4,” we delve into the underlying tensions within Vanessa and Fisk’s relationship: Vanessa’s infidelity serves as a challenge for Fisk – can he suppress his pride and learn to genuinely forgive her, a lesson he’s never encountered before? This is due to her painful memories of her father abandoning the family for extended periods to drink and gamble. She had always resented her mother for not stopping him, which made her own situation with Fisk even more intolerable. Seeking comfort, she turned towards Adam, an artist who operates outside of Fisk’s business and criminal circles.

Denise is definitely giving it her all! She openly discusses her annual Botox treatments, praises salmon sperm facials (which involve using extracts from salmon sperm on the skin, not what you might be imagining), and seems fixated on a fictional cooking show. Interestingly, she received a comment from Brooke Williamson, a former Top Chef winner and current Food Network regular. Denise is overjoyed at the prospect of collaborating with Brooke, although the comment (“Let’s do this together next time… I’m here for you”) seems somewhat ambiguous to me. Denise expresses her desire to have her own cooking show, leading me to ponder if they could perhaps subtly transform “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things” into a new recipe-focused format, like “Denise Richards & Her Wild… Recipes”. This is just an idea I had.