Shari Redstone, who had long struggled to make her mark, was poised to make an impressive resurgence in Hollywood as she sought to revitalize her family’s underperforming entertainment business, Paramount Global. This was meant to be a high-profile comeback. Expressing her optimism to investors during a virtual event in February 2022, Redstone, Paramount’s controlling stakeholder … Read more
Welcome to the Screen Gab newsletter, perfect for everyone who has recently been intrigued by “Baby Reindeer”. There must certainly be algorithmic factors contributing to the rapid ascent of the British miniseries to the top of Netflix’s charts, but in this week’s Catch Up, Matt Brennan, our editor, wrestles with the artistic elements that have … Read more
Great news for followers of the historical series “Shogun”. FX and Hulu have decided to renew it for two more seasons, even though it was originally supposed to end after the first season. UPDATE: FX and Disney+ have confirmed that the creative teams are actively working on a sequel: “The plot and characters of this … Read more
Hi there! My name is Mark Olsen. I’m thrilled to have you join me once again for our regular exploration of the world of Only Good Movies. We’re buzzing with excitement over the news that our former team member, Justin Chang, bagged a Pulitzer Prize this week for his 2023 film criticism, written during his … Read more
Undeniably, the late 1960s marked a significant period for influential rock ‘n’ roll girlfriends. Gazing through a lens that brushes off traditional gender roles, as highlighted in the riveting new documentary “Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg,” we can begin to see the Rolling Stones as the ones swirling in her electrifying universe of … Read more
Kevin Costner and another actor from the series “Yellowstone” both starred in a beloved western film from the 90s. The popular series Yellowstone has not only recaptured the interest in western-themed series but also reunited two actors who starred in a classic film. Despite both appearing in the feature film Wyatt Earp (released in 1994), … Read more
The motto “to protect and to serve,” popularized by the Los Angeles Police Department and a staple of police dramas, has been instrumental in crafting a nationwide perception of police as a community’s gallant protectors. After watching “Strong Island” director Yance Ford’s latest documentary, “Power,” one might suggest an alternative, more somber tagline: “to control … Read more
As it grapples with declining viewership for the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled a $500 million international campaign aimed at expanding its global reach and diversifying its revenue streams. The Academy100 initiative, announced during a press briefing at the famed Cinecittà Studios in Rome, is part of a strategic … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, the real-life Martha, who inspired the Netflix series “My Little Reindeer,” has been discovered and interviewed by British journalist Piers Morgan. She denies all the events depicted in the show. The controversy surrounding “My Little Reindeer” persists. A month after the series was released on Netflix, it seems the … Read more
The fresh documentary “Power” delves into the history of law enforcement in the United States, seeking to answer the questions: Who are the police truly serving? Whose interests are they guarding? The film employs an essay style and draws on the insights of a host of legal professionals, journalists, academics, and law enforcement personnel to … Read more
