Lourdes Portillo: A Beacon of Social Activism and Documentary Filmmaking Renowned documentary filmmaker and social activist Lourdes Portillo, famed for her poignant depiction of working-class struggles, has passed away. Portillo, born in Mexico and best known for her 1994 film “The Devil Never Sleeps” and her Oscar-nominated 1985 work “The Mothers of the Plaza de … Read more
The post-apocalyptic series “Fallout”, which debuted on Prime Video on April 11, has been creating a buzz amongst subscribers and beyond. Update April 22 : According to rankings published by GamesIndustry.biz, Fallout 4 tops the weekly European top 10, which includes physical and digital game sales at retail stores and on Steam, Xbox Live, PlayStation … Read more
Alex Garland’s “Civil War” held off competition from fresh movie releases to keep its number one spot at the box office for the second consecutive weekend. The thought-provoking film, produced by the independent A24, is predicted to generate approximately $11.1 million in ticket sales within the U.S. and Canada by the end of Sunday, taking … Read more
Be aware: The following includes details from “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” that may reveal plot points. Despite the wealth of knowledge about World War II, new information still surfaces. Recently, documents were unveiled about an essential mission named Operation Postmaster, organized by the British War Office. This mission, carried out by the Special Operations … Read more
In “Yellowstone,” the character of Mia is played by Eden Brolin. In real life, this actress is the daughter of Josh Brolin, who is best known for his role as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mia, a recurring character in Yellowstone since season 3, is a familiar face to fans of the show. This … Read more
Screen Gab, the newsletter for those who have faced embarrassment over a family meal is ready for your perusal. Featuring stars like Carol Kane and Michaela Watkins of “Dinner With the Parents,” who share hilarious anecdotes from their own family meals, and a ton of excellent viewing recommendations in this week’s Guest Spot. Also, in … Read more
Hi! My name is Mark Olsen. Let me take you on yet another journey through the universe of Nothing But Excellent Movies. Last Thursday marked the beginning of the 15th edition of the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, featuring a special 30th-anniversary screening of “Pulp Fiction”, graced by the presence of some of the … Read more
Is Brigitte Macron set to feature in Netflix’s most stylish show? Why was the First Lady on the set of “Emily in Paris”? We’ve got the scoop. After the Daily Mail released images of Brigitte Macron on the Emily in Paris set in early April, social media users were buzzing with speculation about the possibility … Read more
Never has a TV show stirred such a mix of anticipation, fascination, and unease in the expatriate Vietnamese community of California, the largest worldwide, like “The Sympathizer.” The seven-part spy drama from HBO, which presents the Vietnam War and its aftermath, or the American War as referred to in the series’ opening title card, began … Read more
Sydney Sweeney’s representatives have called out film producer Carol Baum for her “regrettable” criticism of the actress, arguing that Baum should have supported another female in the industry. Baum recently expressed her confusion over the growing popularity of the “Euphoria” star, who has been featured in “The White Lotus,” “Madame Web,” and “Immaculate.” However, Sweeney’s … Read more
