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Nevertheless, Wyle appeared willing to try again at some point in the future, so let’s hope that the J.Hud team saved their melody for a possible comeback.

Look who’s here! Kathryn Newton (“Big Little Lies”), Shawn Hatosy (“The Pitt”), Néstor Carbonell (“The Dark Knight”), Kevin Durand (“Abigail”), and director David Cronenberg (in an acting role) are set to join Gellar, Wood, and Weaving for this ominous gathering. It might as well be a family reunion gone wrong, but at least we have a doctor among us to tend to the chaos.

For decades, there’s been curiosity about how professionals in the film industry, such as actors, writers, directors, editors, composers, costume designers, and others, manage to watch all the nominated movies annually while continuing their duties during awards season. In essence, they haven’t. However, this practice is becoming obsolete. Requiring members of the Academy to actually watch the films, or as many as possible in each category, may lead to changes in winners. It’s too early to tell, but without the option of merely voting for their friends’ movies, there might be opportunities for underrated films on the verge of nominations to gain the required momentum. Moreover, we could see fewer lengthy films competing, as everyone now needs to dedicate time to watch the movies. Whether this transformation is due to The Brutalist or Anora winning the Oscar is unlikely, but the scene may start resembling that of the BAFTAs, which adopted a similar approach last year.

For the past ten years, Coogler has been immersed in crafting his “Black Panther” duology. Following this, he penned “Sinners”, a fresh narrative centered around twin brothers revisiting their modest Mississippi hometown in 1932 to establish a club. Coogler’s frequent collaborator, Michael B. Jordan, was slated to portray both Smoke and Stack, who gained notoriety as gangsters in Chicago earlier on. Coogler had doubts about Lindo’s piano abilities due to his interest in casting him as Delta Slim, a musician known for his exceptional piano skills, though his love for alcohol may outshine them. To make a splash at the grand opening, Stack extends an irresistible invitation to Slim to perform, which he accepts.

The changes in the rules were more precise. Starting now, Academy voters will have to watch every movie eligible for final Oscar voting. As always, Kirsten Dunst will be part of the scene. In the International Feature Film category, the Academy is making sure that films made by refugees can also be nominated, as long as they were creatively directed by citizens, residents, or individuals with refugee or asylum status within the submitting country. For the new Casting category, nominees will be chosen from a shortlist of ten films, similar to how Makeup and Hairstyling or Sound categories work. Unfortunately, the Academy has yet to establish any rules that might prevent the kind of shenanigans that resulted in two leading actors winning in the Supporting categories this year.

In the absence of Jedi and lightsabers, the series Andor is brimming with espionage and political maneuvering. It focuses on characters who are either entrenched within the Empire or the budding Rebellion, or are considering joining one side over the other. While the events of the original Star Wars, known as A New Hope, are familiar – Rebels! Death Star! Explosion! – understanding the significance and impact of all that grand space-opera drama is a significant reason why Andor resonates so strongly. As we prepare for its second season, which premieres on Disney+ in three-episode installments starting April 22 (each three-part “chapter” occurs a year after the last), it’s beneficial to refresh ourselves with the backstories of our protagonists, antagonists, and everyone in between, so we can appreciate where they stood before the show moves forward in time, drawing nearer to events we recognize.

As a movie critic, I must confess, Andor surpassed my expectations and redefined what Star Wars can be. This isn’t just great television; it’s the epitome of Star Wars, a masterfully crafted spy thriller that manages to make a distant galaxy eerily relatable to our own world. The series seamlessly blends high-octane action sequences – think blaster shootouts and ships jumping into hyperdrive – with profound philosophical questions. It delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes such as what drives an individual towards fascism, what transforms a drifter into a revolutionary, and even pondering the details of middle-class housing in Coruscant.

The characters in Andor are not mere caricatures; they’re living, breathing individuals with lives that stretch beyond their roles in the story. They worry about their laundry, they laugh, they cry – they feel real. The universe created by Tony Gilroy feels so vibrant and alive, it leaves you questioning: How on earth did this masterpiece come to be?

If you had planned on watching the dramatic unfolding of Pope Francis’ succession by enjoying Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci in their ecclesiastical roles tonight, think differently. The Academy Award-winning film, “Conclave,” which follows the process of selecting a new pontiff, is no longer available for streaming on Peacock. Instead, it can only be rented … Read more

For those who, like myself, are prone to fear or anxiety during flights, reading terms such as “airline disasters” and “plane crashes” in close proximity can be distressing. If watching the second season of The Rehearsal has left you uneasy due to its potential flight-related content, let me guide you through what awaits, provide tips on how to bypass uncomfortable scenes, and explain why it’s worth pushing past your apprehensions. (Naturally, there will be spoilers ahead.)

Over the last day, the world seemed to lose its sense of right and wrong, but we’re not referring to Pope Francis; we’re talking about the character Joel from The Last of Us. In the second episode of the series’ second season, Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of the reluctant foster father was brutally killed by a new character named Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever. As viewers watched in shock, Abby shot Joel in the leg, attacked him with a golf club, and ultimately impaled him with a broken club while Ellie, his surrogate daughter, looked on helplessly. Anyone who may have forgotten that this show specializes in tearing at audience heartstrings was given a stark reminder by the final scene, where Ellie lay beside Joel’s lifeless body. Interestingly, Joel’s death takes place early in The Last of Us Part II, although Abby shares her motivation during an interrogation with Joel rather than later in the game.