LOS ANGELES — Character actor M. Emmet Walsh, known for his distinctive features and unsettling aura in films such as “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” has passed away at the age of 88, announced his manager on Wednesday. Walsh succumbed to cardiac arrest on Tuesday in a hospital situated in St. Albans, Vt., informed his longtime … Read more
In Radu Jude’s latest cinematic critique, the poignant “Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World,” the Romanian filmmaker batters the audience with a barrage of present-day grievances: endless traffic, widespread misogyny, economic disparity, corporate manipulation, and the increasing presence of far-right trolls on social media. Arguably the most grating annoyance is … Read more
The endearing documentary titled “Remembering Gene Wilder” offers a delightful insight into the life and career of the renowned comedic actor who passed away at 83 in 2016. Although not exhaustive, the documentary, directed and edited by Ron Frank and written by Glenn Kirschbaum, provides a captivating journey through the major points of Wilder’s life … Read more
Bloody and atmospheric, Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate” challenges the idea of sinless conception With blood and candlelight setting the scene, Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate” challenges the idea that conception can ever be free from sin. The film features Sydney Sweeney, who also had a hand in its production. This audacious, eerie, and beautifully crafted horror movie initially … Read more
Jonathan Majors is confronting more legal repercussions due to his supposed “history of domestic abuse” against former girlfriend Grace Jabbari. In a recent lawsuit, the ex-Marvel actor stands accused of assault, battery, and defamation. Last year, Jabbari testified against Majors, known for his roles in “Creed III” and “Lovecraft Country,” in a high-profile assault and … Read more
Stormy Daniels has consistently been open and candid about her alleged relationship with former President Donald Trump. But do you really know her as well as you think? This is the question that the new Peacock documentary, “Stormy,” currently available for streaming, seeks to answer. The film delves into Daniels’ personal life and the transformation … Read more
Seattle Swifties are not alone in their capacity to generate seismic-like activity. Research from Caltech and UCLA recently discovered that fans of Taylor Swift in Los Angeles caused similar vibrations during the star’s six-night performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in August. Caltech’s seismologist Gabrielle Tepp directed the study, which was titled “Shake to the … Read more
“Kung Fu Panda 4” continued to dominate the North American box office in its second week of release. The animated film by Universal and DreamWorks Animation pulled in $30 million in ticket sales, as reported by studio estimates on Sunday. The franchise, which features the vocal talent of Jack Black, has generated over $1.9 billion … Read more
In 1988, the British Broadcasting Corporation aired an episode on “That’s Life!” featuring Nicholas Winton, a former stockbroker who rescued 669 children from the Holocaust during the months preceding World War II. The episode notably surprised Winton by seating him among several now-grown survivors of the Kindertransport. Years later, Iain Canning, the Academy Award-winning producer … Read more
Analysis of “The American Society of Magical Negroes” Despite its incendiary title, “The American Society of Magical Negroes”, the premier feature by actor-turned-writer-director Kobi Libii, falls short of being the scathing critique of systemic racism that its name might suggest. Unlike other films like Boots Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You,” Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” or … Read more
