Modern TV shows often split stories into smaller parts, which has led to the frequent use of cliffhangers and flashbacks. Essentially, these techniques are used by writers to keep audiences engaged and wanting to see what happens next, whether it’s in the following episode or a future season.
During a discussion with Jonathan Bailey for Variety‘s Actors on Actors, David Corenswet talked about why he appreciates collaborative creative work. He particularly enjoys working with directors like James Gunn, who meticulously plans scenes with storyboards but also encourages actors to contribute their ideas and even respectfully disagree. Gunn was so pleased with a moment they shared on set that he proudly posted the footage on social media, calling it a highlight of the filming process. Corenswet then went on to describe his experience with that specific interaction.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg are both major stars today, but early in their careers, their paths crossed in an interesting way. DiCaprio famously passed on the role that ultimately made Mark Wahlberg a household name: Eddie Adams, also known as Dirk Diggler, in the movie Boogie Nights.
To this, Schwartz, in all his wisdom, laid out the grand motives behind his choice to run a hub on the XRP Ledger. First, he confessed something rather scandalous: he hadn’t been running any XRPL infrastructure for a few years and thought, “Why not? It’ll be fun to start again.” Quite the visionary, isn’t he? 😏
After teaming up with Disney, Pixar started creating full-length animated movies consistently, with Toy Story being the first of many successes. Pixar’s focus on heartfelt and relatable stories aligned perfectly with Disney’s values, which led to Disney buying Pixar in 2006. This purchase allowed Pixar to create even more popular films, and they delivered hit after hit.
Video of the incident, which took place on December 6th and rapidly circulated online, showed one person spreading apple crumble over the glass case protecting the Crown Jewels, and another throwing custard. Authorities confirmed the jewels themselves weren’t harmed, and the room was reopened later that day after the mess was cleaned up.
In a report penned by the estimable Professor Eswar Prasad, the IMF quips:
I was so relieved when the first part of Stranger Things season 5 came out! It did a fantastic job of bringing us back to Hawkins and reconnecting with all the characters without feeling rushed or chaotic. It really gives me hope for the new spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, which will fill in the story between seasons 2 and 3. I’m excited to see what they do with that!
Even with economic uncertainty, now feels like a good time to indulge a little – to buy something special for someone you care about, or even for yourself. That’s why this month’s collection of physical media isn’t just about new releases, but also includes impressive box sets and other special editions perfect for holiday gifting.
Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler recently sat down for Variety’s Actors on Actors to chat about their movies, Wicked and Jay Kelly. They also bonded over their love for The Waterboy, discussed how Grande prepared for her Wicked audition, and hinted at their future collaboration on a new film called Focker in-Law.