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Mark White somehow managed to top himself with The White Lotus season 2.

Delivering an insane and emotional season full of new chracters and incredible performances from the cast, all leading to a brilliant season finale, where some characters actually got a happy ending after a tumultuous series of events, and some were left to deal with complications, while others, didn’t get to stick around till the end. At the very start of the season we see someone discover a dead body in the sea, it’s not until the series finale that we find out which one of the hotel’s guests has been killed, and how.

Creator Mark White revealed his reason for killing off the fan favourite character (SPOILER) Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge), “In the end of last season, Tanya is sitting with Greg in the last episode and he’s talking about his health issues and she says, ‘I’ve had every kind of treatment over the years, death is the last immersive experience I haven’t tried,’ and I was thinking, it’d be so fun to bring Tanya back because she’s such a great character, but maybe that’s the journey for her, the journey to death.  Not that I really wanted to kill Tanya because I love her as a character and obviously love Jennifer, but we’re going to Italy, she’s such a diva, a larger-than-life female archetype, it felt maybe we could devise our own operatic conclusion to her life and story.” Said White in an HBO Max featurette.

Take a look at how some fans reacted to the season finale below.

“The question of whether Harper and Cameron did more than the kiss, I think probably that’s just all that happened. At the same time, there’s some time that isn’t really accounted for and I think that’s why it’s eating at Ethan,” White said.

“Did Ethan and Daphne have some kind of a dalliance on the island or whatever happened? That allows Ethan to let go of the jealousy that has been brewing with him. It kind of brings back that first kind of sexual charge that happens in the beginning of relationships and sometimes fades away over time.” Which is what we see come back in the season finale.

After to no one’s surprise, Lucia played Albie and took the 50,000 euros his father gave her, she and Mia emerged as the biggest winners of season 2. With Mia also having secured a spot as the new hotel singer thanks to Valentina.

“The first season we highlighted money and then the second season is sex and I think the third season, it would be maybe a kind of satirical and funny look at death in Eastern religion and spirituality — it feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus,” said White.

The shocking ending is an “operatic conclusion” for Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya, as well as a “happy ending with dark clouds on the horizon” for the two couples, Ethan and Harper and Daphne and Cameron according to creator Mark White.

To quote Tanya, “When I stay at a White Lotus, I always have a memorable time, always.”

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Entertaintment

‘Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream’ Competition Set At ITV

ABBA musical Mamma Mia! is seeking its next lead via an ITV entertainment show from The X Factor producer Thames and Littlestar. Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream will see contestants whittled down to two to be leads Sophie and Sky, who were played by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in the movie version. The show will be filmed in the Greek Islands and final will take place in London’s West End. Contestants will be mentored by guest industry stars through unique workshops and judged by a panel of well-known industry experts in both music and theater. The show has shades of BBC series Any Dream Will Do, which found the next Joseph star, and I’d Do Anything, which did the same for Oliver towards the end of the Noughties. ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream is “everything we could want in an entertainment show.” Rawcliffe is commissioner alongside Lily Wilson and Louise Major. Amelia Brown, Charlie Irwin and Ashley Whitehouse are exec producers for Thames and Judy Craymer for co-producer Littlestar.

Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan To Feature In Stock, Aitken Waterman Channel 5 Doc

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are to contribute to a documentary from Paramount-owned Channel 5 on Stock, Aitken and Waterman, the UK pop trio and producers who helped launch their careers. Stock Aitken Waterman: Step Back in Time will tell the story of how a handshake outside a pub launched the trio’s career as they were drawn together by their unique talent combined with a belief and love in the power of pop music. The likes of Minogue and Donovan will be interviewed for the doc alongside musicians including Rick Astley and the original trio, brought together on TV exclusively for the first time. Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain indie Lonesome Pine Productions is producing. “Stock Aitken Waterman created the soundtrack to the ‘80s and ‘90s,” said Channel 5 Commissioning Editor Greg Barnett. “Without their expertise and talent, the world would not have enjoyed the huge success of so many amazing performers.”

Banijay’s Carlotta Rossi Spencer Lands New Branded Content Role

Banijay Head of Format Acquisitions Carlotta Rossi Spencer has been promoted to the newly-created role of Head of Branded Content Business Development, effective immediately. Rossi Spencer, who has been Head of Format Acquisitions for seven years, will oversee the delivery and fulfilment of new branded content deals in order to drive growth. Reporting into Chief Strategy Officer Marie Schweitzer, she will work with Banijay’s talent networks as the French-headquartered super-indie pushes further into the space. “While our labels around the world have worked in the branded content space for some time, there was a need to take a holistic view on this area of the business and explore innovative ways to drive further opportunity,” said Schweitzer. “Carlotta was always a determined acquirer and we’ve no doubt she’ll now be an impressive force in this field as we collectively build out our strategy.”

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Let’s face it, “Pinocchio” has always been an odd choice for a children’s morality tale.

Of course, lying is wrong. But that’s not the only message the story sends. Even the classic 1940 Disney version — lighter and more kid-friendly than the 1883 Collodi tale — still sends the message that if you’re not “good,” you don’t deserve to be human.

“A boy who won’t be good might just as well be made of wood,” the beneficent Blue Fairy admonishes Pinocchio in that film. Really? What happened to the idea that “to err is human?” Not to mention second chances, or learning curves? And what does “good” mean, anyway? Have they heard of value relativism? But we digress.

Because now comes Guillermo del Toro, with his blazing creative talent, to really stir things up. And boy, this is not your Disney “Pinocchio” — not the 1940 classic nor the remake of a few months ago. How will your kid feel about fascist salutes (or you about explaining them?) A guy named Mussolini? Bombs falling from the sky? A father handing a gun to his son and saying “Shoot the puppet?” (Yes, sweet Pinocchio — THAT puppet.)

People are sometimes afraid of what they don’t know… From the mind of Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and award-winning stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson, “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinnochio” is a story you think you may know… but you don’t. In select theatres November and on Netflix Dec. 9.

Of course, del Toro, whose take on “Pinocchio” is so distinct that the movie is called “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” has just the visual command you’d expect, partnering with co-director Mark Gustafson in this gorgeous stop motion project with a starry voice cast (including three Oscar winners — Christoph Waltz, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton.) The movie often looks stunningly beautiful, in color and texture. And you’ll want to get on a plane right now and find the Italian village where Geppetto lives, with cobblestoned alleyways framed by snow-capped mountains jutting out in the mist.

Pinocchio, too, is way more interesting-looking than the blue-eyed, bow-tie wearing puppet we’re used to. He’s a lanky masterpiece in striated pine, with wooden curls, too, and something about him is heartbreakingly lovable. Maybe it’s because he makes mistake after mistake. And to err is … oh, never mind.

We first meet Geppetto (David Bradley) as the happy father to a real son, Carlo. “All they needed was each other’s company,” says the narrator, namely Sebastian J. Cricket, voiced by Ewan McGregor. They spend their evenings reading stories by the fire, and Carlo accompanies Geppetto to his job restoring a huge Jesus altarpiece in the church. It’s there that tragedy strikes one day; a warplane drops a bomb onto the church, killing Carlo. Geppetto withdraws to drinking and mourning.

In grief, Geppetto cuts down a pine tree and makes a puppet. In the night, the Wood Sprite (Swinton, not to be confused with her sister, Death, also Swinton) comes to visit. As in other versions, she asks the cricket to watch over Pinocchio and serve as his conscience.

Geppetto brings the puppet to church, but he’s greeted with hostility: “Where are his strings? Who controls him?” At home, Pinocchio wonders why everyone loves the wooden Jesus but not him. A fascist town leader pronounces Pinocchio a “dissident” and “independent thinker.” Not as a compliment.

Like in other versions, Pinocchio gets caught up with a money-hungry impresario, Count Volpe (Waltz) who puts him in a puppet show. Unlike other versions, one audience member happens to be Il Duce (Mussolini.) Also unlike other versions, he orders Pinocchio shot. Pinocchio also gets hit by a truck. Luckily, Swinton’s Death keeps sending him back to life.

If this seems a bit unsavory for the younger kids, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet — Pinocchio ends up at a fascist military camp, where the boys are set against each other in deadly war games. Compared to this section, the time he and Geppetto later spend in the belly of a whale seems rather quaint.

Did we mention that this movie is a musical? Freud would probably say there’s a reason we forgot — the songs, some catchier than others, often seem to be dropped soon after they’re started, petering out softly as we move to something else. The musical element is best used in the theater scenes where Pinocchio is forced by Volpe to perform. And kids will definitely enjoy the song where Pinocchio boldly (and dangerously) goads the visiting Mussolini with lyrics about poops and farts.

But “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” is clearly not aimed solely at kids, but rather is banking on the fact that adults, too, will be drawn to the striking visuals and mature themes at play.

Those themes include parenting. For much of the movie Geppetto wishes Pinocchio would be just like Carlo, his human son. But gradually the old man realizes he doesn’t need to replace Carlo — Pinocchio is just fine, and he doesn’t need to become human to be loved.

Del Toro is also making clear references to the danger of groupthink. Indeed, he seems to have chosen the background of fascism to point out that the narrowminded townspeople who suspect Pinocchio because he’s different are the real puppets, not Pinocchio.

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” a Netflix release, has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America “for dark thematic material, violence, peril, some rude humor and brief smoking.” Running time: 114 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

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Film Factory Entertainment has picked up international sales rights to Victor Erice’s highly anticipated “Cerrar los ojos,” which marks the fourth feature by the legendary Spanish filmmaker, writer-director of “The Spirit of the Beehive,” reuniting him with Ana Torrent, the wide-eyed very young star of that milestone film. 

Now wrapping its shoot in Granada, Almería and Asturias before moving to Madrid, “Cerrar los Ojos” is set for 2023 Spanish theatrical release by “Alcarràs” distributor Avalon.

Erice’s fourth feature, following on 30 years after Cannes Festival Jury Prize winner “El sol del membrillo” (“Dream of Light”), “Cerrar los ojos” is written by Erice and Michel Gaztambide, a Spanish Academy best screenplay Goya Award winner for  “No Rest for the Wicked.” The story of a disappearance, the film revolves “around issues such as identity and memory,” its producers announced Monday. 

Producer Cristina Zumárraga lead produces the production through Tandem Films, the company she co-heads alongside Pablo E. Bossi, in co-production with José Alba’s Pecado Films, Erice’s outfit Nautilus Films, Argentina’s Pampa Films, also headed by Bossi, and tax vehicle La mirada del adiós, A.I.E.

Toplining Spanish thesps Manolo Solo (“The Good Boss,” “Marshland”) and José Coronado (“No Rest for the Wicked,” “Way Down”), “Cerrar los ojos” turns on a famous Spanish actor, Julio Arenas, who disappears while filming a movie. 

Although his body is never found, the police conclude that he has suffered an accident at a cliff by the sea. Many years later, the mystery is brought up once more by a TV program that tries to evoke the actor, offering as a scoop images of the last scenes in which he participated, shot by his close friend, director Miguel Garay. The beginning and the end of an unfinished film.

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Further cast members take in Torrent, María León (“The Sleeping Voice”), Petra Martínez (“La vida era eso”), Soledad Villamil (“The Secret in Their Eyes”), Mario Pardo (“El hoyo”), Elena Miquel (“No Rest for the Wicked”) and José María Pou (“The Sea Inside”).

Valentín Fernández, who shot Erice’s shorts “La Morte Rouge,” and “Broken Windows,” serves as DOP. “ Other key crew takes in “The Skin I Live In” and “The Good Boss” sound technician Iván Marín and “The Sea Inside’s” Juan Ferro  for post-production sound.

“Intemperie’s” Curru Garabal serves as art director, Helena Sanchís (“La carta esférica”) as costume designer, Ascen Marchena (“La isla interior”) as editor. “The Secret in Their Eyes” Federico Jusid is composing the feature’s original soundtrack.

“Cerrar los ojos” is backed by Spanish nationwide public broadcaster RTVE, regional operators Canal Sur and EiTB, paybox/SVOD service Movistar+, Spain’s ICAA film agency and the Andalusia and Madrid regional governments.

Erice: A Quick Take

Erice’s first solo feature, “The Spirit of the Beehive,” a meticulously layered tale open to psychological, cinematic and historical readings, won San Sebastian’s Golden Shell in 1973. 1983’s “El Sur,” a reflection on myth – in love and creativity – was never finished, lacking its shorter second part set in Spain’s south. It nevertheless won the Golden Hugo prize at the Chicago Festival in 1983.

In terms of feature film direction, “Cerrar los ojos” follows on “El sol del membrillo” (“Dream of Light”), in which artist Antonio López talks the viewer through his painting a quince tree. It also won a Fipresci international critics’ prize at the 1992 Cannes Festival, among other awards. 

Though Erice has not made a feature in 30 years, he has hardly remained idle, writing screenplay adaptations of Juan Marsé’s “El embrujo de Shanghai” and Jorge Luis Borges’ short story “Death and the Compass,” which went one better than the original, and directing shorts such as 2006’s “La Morte Rouge” and 2012’s “Broken Windows,” the latter part of the compilation film “Centro Historico,” “major achievements despite their half-hour running time,” wrote U.K. critic Geoff Andrew in his review of Erice’s 2020 “Stone and Sky,” a two-screen video installation. 

Erice’s work has garnered extraordinary plaudits. “The Spirit of the Beehive” is regarded by many critics as one of the greatest Spanish films ever made. “Dream of Light” was voted by cinematheques and cultural centres around the world as the best film of the 1990s. 

Part of the anthology feature “Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet,” Erice’s “mesmerizingly poetic” interlude “Lifeline,” represented “the most impressive 11 minutes of film unveiled in Cannes this year,” Variety announced in 2002.

Little wonder that “Cerrar los ojos” – which looks set to pick up on some of the reflections about the status of cinema explored in “The Spirit of the Beehive” where a young girl begins to open her eyes — already rates as one of the most awaited Spanish films of 2023. 

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Theo James and Will Sharpe

Theo James and Will Sharpe
Photo: Fabio Lovino/HBO

Season two of The White Lotus had flirted with being an opera so it made sense that [redacted; don’t worry, we’ll get into specifics in just a bit] was the one who had to die at the end. Yes, Twitter is likely already rioting as I type this. And yes, we’ll all miss our favorite Emmy-winning star. But, when you think about it, this was arguably what Mike White needed to do if he was going to turn this anthology into must-see TV when it comes back for a third season. Better to let Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya go out with a bang (bang! bang! bang! kerplunk!) than have us suffer through another season in which her charms would’ve, perhaps, began to grow a tad old.

Indeed, that sense I got at the start of the season that her character felt rather ancillary to the main plot at hand was a helpful misdirect. Or, rather, a good diagnosis of the way White was likely shoe-horning a character who might have best been left kept all to herself after her scene-stealing turn in the show’s buzzy first season. But by the time I finished this electrifying (and edge-of-your-seat thriller of an) episode, it was clear White was just building up toward what truly was a shocking (and bloody—volcanic, even) end.

Well, was it really shocking though? On top of having given us plenty of operatic cues that suggested we were in for a tragic finale, the main intertext this season kept toying with was The Godfather. And really, Tanya coming out of a bedroom in the yacht shooting up everything she saw move (all while wearing a replica of the dress that mannequin had in The Godfather car) was very much on brand. Of course, she was never going to get away with such a bloodied scenario and, given the show’s penchant for darkly comedic accidental murders (see: season one), it made sense that Coolidge would get one final pratfall before moving on to (we hope) just as buzzy and meaty roles ahead.

Poor Tanya. Hers was a tragedy clearly months in the making (curse you, Greg!) and one that clearly Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) will have to live with for the rest of her life. But given the season’s interest in the feuding forces of ambition and desire, of money and sex, it makes sense that the rich lady would die while trying to foil an assassination attempt by her husband’s would-be former lover who needs the money to keep up the palazzo he’s inherited from his long-storied Sicilian family. I mean, this is a tale as old as time, no?

Sure, some of us may have wanted to watch Cameron (Theo James) bite it. Or to see one of the DiGrasso men come to terms with their own mortality (and maybe, in the process, teach the other two about how to better understand the women in their lives). But losing Tanya makes a lot more narrative sense (Jennifer Coolidge now gets to be an HBO martyr! A Sicilian saint of the gays, if you will; what could be better?)

And I’ll give it to White; even after revealing his hand early on in the episode, he kept up a thrilling pace that had me yelling at the screen everything from “RUN, PORTIA!” to “JUST SWIM TO SHORE, TANYA!” and even, “OKAY, BUT EVEN IF HE’S GONNA KILL HER HE’S STILL HOT!”

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the resort, we got to see the rest of our storylines quite neatly resolved. Well, sort of.

Albie got played, as we always knew he would be. No matter what he says, he made a very easy mark. (Lucia was always in control of the narrative, was she not?)

Valentina got to let go of her work crush and found herself, instead, and got played in a very different way. (Mia got her way after all, didn’t she?)

Ditto Portia, who got to, well, learn in real time what was about to happen to her boss, only too late for her to do anything about it. (Okay, honestly…what is it about these characters who let themselves be played by pretty little things? Oh, they’re just regular people who are blinded by desire? Got it. Never mind. That makes sense.)

Jennifer Coolidge and Francesco Zecca

Jennifer Coolidge and Francesco Zecca
Photo: Fabio Lovino/HBO

Indeed, stacking these various storylines together, White is fascinated with the ways in which we are most vulnerable when we let ourselves be guided by what (and who) we most want. Such vulnerability is a requirement, of course, of emotional and sexual intimacy. And yet it is also what most drives you to letting yourself be blindsided. The characters who most understand this (arguably Lucia and Mia, the two White chooses to close out the episode with) are the ones who better leverage it for themselves—and get us to root for them in the process.

In the case of Harper/Ethan (Aubrey Plaza/Will Sharpe) and Cameron/Daphne (Theo James/Meghann Fahy), those insecurities ran up against the confines of monogamy. Harper, and later Ethan’s search for “the truth” was nothing but a wish for them to acknowledge that their intimacy had been eroded by rote familiarity—and it was only once they unshackled themselves from it (presumably by making moves on that couple across the bolted doors) that they found one another. Can such honesty survive? Daphne, who’s found herself a trainer, and who has an uncanny ability to reframe whatever Cameron does behind her back as both necessary and immaterial, has clearly settled on a way that works for her. And, if that fade we get after she leads Ethan away from prying eyes is any indication, she may well have helped him do the same.

When we last see them both couples are blissful once more. As to whether they’ll be able to weather what’s to come or whether they’ll need constant “trips to Sicily” or the equivalent to keep the spark of their desires alive is, alas, not for us to know. But it’s as bleak as it is a hopeful image of longterm companionship—built on playing others and playing oneself for the sake of what you truly want yourself to want. Which is both, as the show suggests, tragic and operatic in equal measure—and, contrary to what the final song tells us, anything but free.

Stray observations

  • Which do we think will become the runaway meme/GIF of the episode: “These gays, they’re trying to murder me” or “Our Achilles heel is our Achilles cock” or, maybe, “So you fuck your uncle”?
  • Jennifer Coolidge, action star! Who knew this is what we wanted? But honestly, who else could’ve made that scene play both as comedy and tragedy? Watching her shoot at us (White rightfully letting us not see what she was witnessing, keeping us guessing until the end what was unfolding) was divine, like a carefully choreographed slapstick routine that ended in, well, murder.
  • Okay, so now that we know The White Lotus is coming back for a third season we have several things we’ll want to know soon enough. Namely, where do we think we’re headed next? Mexico? A ski resort? Somewhere in South East Asia? The mind reels at where Mike White may want to take us next. But, more importantly, now that we’ve lost the anchor of seasons one and two, we have to wonder: Will someone from season two be carried over to season three and, if so, can it please be Aubrey Plaza’s Harper? (Maybe following her divorce from Ethan?)
  • Also, how did we not even get an actual Laura Dern cameo? Might she, perhaps, be the DiGrasso we see in The White Lotus season three?
  • Oh Portia and Albie…I can’t decide who got played more spectacularly. Maybe they do deserve each other.
  • “When did the world become run by nuns?” You just know Cameron was one day away from bemoaning “woke culture.” Glad Harper finally got to chew him out even if it ended up being a tell in front of Ethan.
  • Will Sharpe in a wet (lavender) tee. (Thank you, Mike White, for all you’ve done in objectifying your leading men and also in making us all feel like every beautiful man is a danger both to themselves and to others.)
  • Can’t believe it took me this long to see that Jack had a “cowabunga” tattoo. That alone should’ve been a large enough red flag for Portia, don’t we think? Speaking of, what do we think will happen to Jack? Is the death of his “uncle” now the opportunity he needs to get out of the hole that was his life and start anew? (I doubt it, but a boy can dream!)
  • I’m gonna miss staying at The White Lotus every Sunday, but at least its ululating theme song will live forever in my Spotify playlists.

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If you had asked me if I thought Jennifer Coolidge would have been the connective tissue between each season of The White Lotus a week ago, I’d have said, “duh.”


But that all came crashing down on The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7, a shocking season finale that shattered expectations and sent the survivors on different paths.


Yes, we’re starting with Tanya because that was shocking. I wanted to believe Tanya would figure out the plot sooner rather than later.


Unfortunately, she knew her fate was sealed the moment she got on the yacht because there was nowhere she could run.


Quentin’s plan wasn’t as well-orchestrated as he would like everyone to believe.

New Man for Tanya - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 4


Viewers were calling the fact that he was up to no good, and it was almost like Tanya’s mind was making her question everything throughout this finale.


Had she figured out the plot before she got on the boat, she could have tipped off the police and probably escaped with her life.


Watching her in danger on the yacht as she unraveled the plot to kill her and for Greg to benefit from the prenup that would leave everything to him was deeply unsettling.


It’s hard to imagine what was going through Tanya’s mind when she found the tape, the rope, and the gun.

Making Moves - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 4


For the first time this season, Quentin’s demeanor was changing. This whole thing had become such a chore by the end for him that he wanted Tanya dead and to get his cut of the will.


The revelation about the prenup also confirmed that Greg had been playing Tanya since their first meeting in Hawai’i.


Despite the photographic proof on The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 6, I couldn’t rule out Quentin and Greg working separately to outmaneuver the other to get the money.


I know I’m grasping at straws here, but I’m still trying to process the scenes on the yacht. The story took a dark turn, and I can’t believe Tanya was the person floating in the ocean at the beginning of The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 1.

Jack in the Darkness - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7


Tanya had her flaws, but I don’t think she was a bad person. Had she been more present and self-aware, she’d still be alive.


I expected her to either be pushed or fall off the boat when she climbed up. There was no telling whether someone else would have shown up to make that day even more torture for her.


Tragically, she died trying to save her life, but at least she went out knowing she killed some of the people who would have benefited from her demise.


Tanya spiraled out of control on the yacht. There’s no playbook on how to react when people know they’re about to be killed, but Greg and Quentin knew they could outmaneuver Tanya if they got her alone.


Ever since her arrival in Hawaii on The White Lotus Season 1, we’ve watched Tanya crave attention, and the slightest glimpse of it makes her believe everything people are saying.

Tanya in Italy - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 1


We knew she had some deeply rooted emotional issues that stayed with her from the past, but I wanted her to get on that boat and get back to the shore.


After one of Quentin’s men escaped into the water, I figured he was the person Daphne must have found the following day, so you can only imagine the look on my face when Tanya accidentally killed herself moments later.


It’s hard not to feel short-changed that we didn’t get another appearance from Jon Gries. Maybe he’ll return on The White Lotus Season 3 because the show likes to bring a group of terrible people together.


Another big surprise was Jack. Given that the first season ended with the death of someone who was not rich, I expected more of the same here.

Happy Couple? - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 6


Jack has zero redeeming qualities. He was a walking red flag, but I’m thankful he took Portia to the airport. He’s been so unpredictable that I didn’t see any way out for Portia.


The big question will be what Jack does next, now that Portia made the phone call changed the trajectory of what happened on the yacht and, of course, his “uncle’s” fate.


It’s hard to tell what was going through Jack’s mind when Portia unloaded that she knew something was going on and that he had sex with the man introduced to her as his uncle.


But Jack could also see that Portia deeply cared for Tanya, which may have been the catalyst in letting her live. Portia was never meant to be on vacation, so Quentin and Greg had to get creative at the last minute.

Quentin Plots - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7


The most awkward part of Portia’s journey is how she ends up in the airport without any luggage and asking Albie for his number.


Was that her way of apologizing, or was it her way of tipping the hat to the audience that she’s over unpredictable men?


There was a genuine connection between Portia and Albie earlier on The White Lotus Season 2, but she quickly got bored with him after making eye contact with Jack.


Might we see Portia and Albie on vacation in a future season because it seems like there’s a good chance it might happen now, which is surprising.

Lucia at the Bar - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7


Albie forcing his dad’s hand to transfer the money to the account for Lucia was another shocker, but Albie knew how to manipulate his dad emotionally.


Dominic has been desperately trying to change his image, and his son going home and treating the vacation as a positive experience for Abby will help him win his wife back.


I’m not surprised all three Di Grasso men made it back to the U.S., but there were definitely some concerns about their relationships when they returned home.


Lucia swindling Albie all along wasn’t surprising, either, but I reckon Albie will look at this as a learning experience. Then again, he did give Portia his number.

Making the Call - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7


Lucia played the long game and got results. Alessio being a part of the con all along and working for the hotel was a surprise.


With Lucia arriving at the boat in the premiere, waiting for someone to recognize her, we should have known how this would end.


A part of me did think Lucia or Mia would die at the end of the season, and the master suite key and Giuseppe’s return both did a great job of keeping me in suspense.


Valentina didn’t have nearly as much impact on the finale as I expected. She was barely a part of the finale, save for her giving Mia the job full-time.

Valentina the Morning After - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7


I think Valentina falls very fast for potential lovers and was probably already thinking about a future with Mia. I expected Valentina to throw Mia out of the hotel when her new full-time pianist said she and Lucia could help her find a girlfriend.


It’s hard to imagine Valentina hanging out with them both after what happened at the hotel, but Valentina is one of the few characters the show should revisit.


The season barely scratched the surface of her story, but maybe it’s best that I’m left wanting more.


Harper admitting that something happened with Cameron was another shocker, but Ethan was scary as he tried to get the truth out of his wife.

Happiness - The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7


This relationship had a clear double standard, and Harper struggled to comprehend her husband’s actions.


He was happy enough to brush everything she said under the rug and chalk them up to character flaws, but it was different when the shoe was on the other foot.


I can’t be the only one who wanted another beatdown between Cameron and Ethan during the final dinner, but if this last episode taught us anything, the fighting between the couples probably helped them both.


Harper and Ethan were headed for divorce, but Cameron’s meddling saved them.

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Who would have thought that was possible?


Despite being mainly on the periphery, Daphne was a big part of this entire story because her commentary was everything.


Overall, “Arrivederci” wasn’t as satisfying as expected, but it was still an excellent hour of television.


I can’t wait to discover where Mike White and HBO will take us next.


What did you think of Tanya’s demise? Did you expect it?


Hit the comments.


Stream the first two seasons of The White Lotus on HBO and HBO Max.

Paul Dailly is the Associate Editor for TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter.

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Could “The Baby-Sitters Club” be making a comeback? The series was canceled by Netflix after two seasons earlier this year in March, and talk has swirled since about the series being shopped for a revival — or at least a TV movie — elsewhere.

But now there’s a bit more momentum for the show: “The Baby-Sitters Club” won two awards at the Children & Family Emmys this weekend, for both outstanding writing for a live action preschool or children’s program and outstanding children’s or family viewing series.

“We’re talking about it in a very preliminary way, talking about if we can bring it somewhere else. Or if we could do maybe like a movie, like kind of a wrap up special,” executive producer Rachel Shukert told Variety. “The girls obviously are older now than they were when we started and they’ve really grown up. So I think we would have to set it a little bit in the future. But there’s just so much love for the show and for this property and for these characters, and I’m so grateful for that. Even in the aftermath of the show not being renewed again for Season 3, it was so comforting and just so gratifying to see how much love there was for the show. And this [Emmy] is kind of the cherry on the sundae.”

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“This is the first time we’ve really all gotten to be together as a cast and producers to celebrate the show,” she added. “So you have to think that infectious energy could carry through to a movie or something like that. Stay tuned.”

Based on the best-selling book series by Ann M. Martin, “The Baby-Sitters Club” is a timely dramedy following the personal journeys and friendships of seven girls as they start their own babysitting business in Stoneybrook, Conn. Hailing from Walden Media, the series was executive produced by Rachel Shukert, Lucia Aniello, Michael De Luca, Lucy Kitada, Sascha Rothchild, along with Walden Media’s Naia Cucukov, Ben Forrer and Frank Smith and Martin.

At the time of the cancellation announcement, Smith declared Walden’s desire to develop new iterations of the franchise in a statement.

“We are incredibly grateful for Netflix’s vision and support in bringing the world of ‘The Babysitters Club’ to life,” Smith said at the time. “Though we are saddened the series has come to an end, we look forward to future opportunities to share the legacy of Ann M. Martin’s beloved work with new audiences.”

Sophie Grace (Kristy Thomas), Malia Baker (Mary Anne Spier), Momona Tamada (Claudia Kishi), Shay Rudolph (Stacey McGill), Kyndra Sanchez (Dawn Schafer), Vivian Watson (Mallory Pike), Anais Lee (Jessi Ramsey), Alicia Silverstone (Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer), Mark Feuerstein (Watson Brewer) and Marc Evan Jackson (Richard Spier) starred in the series.

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December 9, 2022 · 3:02 PM

Coming to theatres today, Friday, December 9:
HIDDEN LETTERS

Director:
Violet Du Feng

World Premiere:
Tribeca 2022

Select Festivals:
BFI London, Hot Springs Doc, Adelaide, Bergen, Heartland, DocEdge

About:
In modern-day China, two women strive to preserve Nushu, an ancient secret language that bonded generations of Chinese women together through centuries of oppression.

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Radio Company-An Awesome Find

When I was in my late teens, music for us was a balls-out, rip-roaring, no-holds barred, trip to the wild side.  A crazy love affair.  It was the late 70’s after all (best rock period ever in my opinion-come at me bro).  As a group of young people, it’s what we did.  We connected over great rock and roll.  We’d sing kick-ass lyrics that nurtured the wrath of our teenage angst.  It was the all-vinyl era.  Where I’m from, there was a record shop in town called Cheapies and walking in there on a Saturday afternoon was like walking into our high school cafeteria, minus the fries & gravy.

The “Top 40 Countdown” was our King James.  The early days of my musical meanderings was where my love of live music took root.  I wish I could have seen more bands, but of those I did see, I can recall those experiences like they were yesterday; The Who, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, George Thorogood (and I have to interject here that I spent the entire Bad-to-the-Bone concert on the shoulders of my 6’2” boyfriend – best seat in the house), The Powder Blues Band, Matchbox Twenty, 54-40, Colin James, Rod Stewart, Blue Rodeo, and others.

Now I’m an empty-nester Mom who is reconnecting with her old passions and finding some new ones.  My deep love of music has come home to roost.

And guess who I found?  Radio Company.

Radio Company was formed in 2018 in Austin, TX and is the collaborative efforts of Jensen Ackles and Steve Carlson.  Scouring sources for information about their musical history both collaboratively and independently, is worthy of its own article.  I have so many questions.  However, I will say that the research effort has been a pure delight for me.  The universe gifts us in the most remarkable of ways.

Jensen Ackles

Jensen Ackles Courtesy RC IG

For those of you who are not aware, Jensen is an accomplished actor.  And he’s a damn good one.  I’m not going to recite his acting resume, but for the purposes of this article, let’s chat briefly about Supernatural.  Why?  Because Supernatural has a fan base vast and devoted enough to sustain its own convention circuit, and it was at these conventions that Jensen would break out his singing talents for the benefit of his fans, accompanied by Louden Swain (another wonderful group-check them out).

Jensen has an incredible command of his voice.  It’s a resonant baritone, with considerable range.  I think the higher notes are more difficult for him, but he delivers them beautifully (check out his cover of Brother and you can clearly hear the higher notes are crisp and clear without any loss of vocal strength).  His voice is sometimes husky, sometimes gritty, with rich, warm tones that are endlessly captivating.  For a sampling of his convention singing, follow these links for a good listen; Wanted Dead or Alive and Brother.

When I think of those rich, warm tones, I’m reminded of coming in from the cold and making hot chocolate (ABC Hot Chocolate which contains Amaretto, Baileys and Cointreau-try it!  It’s warm, rich, sweet, it’s got a cheeky little bite and it’ll knock your socks off).  In case you didn’t get where I was going with this, Jensen’s voice is that hot chocolate.

Steve Carlson

Steve Carlson Courtesy RC IG

Steve has consistently, throughout his musical career, produced solo and collaborative works simultaneously and has the following albums to his credit (in no particular order); Dreamwave, Decade, Different Town, Sharing the Covers, Plugged into London, Days Behind, Stripped Down, An Auld School Christmas, Groovin on the Inside, Rollin On, PleasantVille, Spot in the Corner, Kane and Kane Acoustic Live in London.  If you get the chance to take in one of his solo Stage-It concerts – do it.  If you can watch him live, even better.  He’s awesome.  I attended one of his Stage-It concerts earlier this year.

Steve’s voice is remarkable.  It’s soft and soothing, a little like that hot chocolate we spoke of, but in Steve’s case his voice has an ever-so-slight raspy edge.  Think Jim Croce singing “Time In A Bottle” or Cat Stevens singing “Wild World.”  My comparisons are kind of kickin-it old school, but that is what his sound connects me with, and I could listen to his sweet voice for hours.

There is one project that Steve has done that I’m a teeny bit obsessed with called “Different Town.”  See my sidebar notes at the bottom of this article for more of an in-depth read on my impressions.

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In the interest of being completely transparent, I have to admit that I was a little late to the party.  I didn’t find Radio Company until after they produced their 2nd album, and once I found their music, I couldn’t eat it up fast enough.

Jensen and Steve are talented performers on their own.  Putting these two together– well you’ve got something really special!

I’ve never interviewed Jensen and Steve, so I don’t know first hand what their musical influences are but what I hear is a full-on rock/folk vibe with some subtle country color mixed in for good measure.  If I had to draw some modern-day comparisons, think The New Basement Tapes-Kansas City, meets Sturgill Simpson-Sing Along, meets the Hollow Coves-Coastline.  Pulling up the old school comparisons, I might go with Simon & Garfunkel – The Boxer (a personal favorite), James Taylor – Fire & Rain and this one might be a stretch, but I could easily see RC doing Van Morrison’s “Real, Real Gone” (put on some good quality head phones and listen to this one loud.  I think you’ll like it.)

And while comparisons are not really necessary, it might offer up some insight about Radio Company’s sound and whether or not you’d like to give them a listen.  Let me save you the suspense though.  They are definitely worth it.  Keep the headphones on, you’re in for a treat!  Check out these tracks from Vol 1: Drowning and Sounds of Someday.  Check out these tracks from Vol 2: Dead to Rights and City Grown Willow.

A closer look at Radio Company’s albums:

RC Vol 1 Album Cover Courtesy Google Images

  1. Vol. 1 is their first studio album done at Arlyn Studios in Austin TX.
  2. It was released Nov 8/19.
  3. It was produced by Steve Carlson.
  4. The personnel on this album are listed as follows: Jensen Ackles/Lead Vocals & Backing Vocals.  Steve Carlson/Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Lap Steel & Synth.  Bukka Allen/Piano, Organ and Keyboards.  Chris Masterson/Guitar.  John Michael Schoepf/Electric and Upright Bass.  Kyle Schnieder/Drums.  Sheree Smith/Backing Vocals.  Angela Miller/Backing Vocals.  Topaz McGarrigle/Saxophone.  Brendan Bond/Trumpet.  Chris Richards/Trombone.  Warren Hood/Violin.  Brian Standefer/Cello.
  5. The albums songs are:  Cannonball, Let Me Be, Bound, Sounds of Someday, Off My Mind, Drowning, When I’m Down, Livin in You, All Our Own and Dume.
  6. All songs are written by Steve Carlson and Jensen Ackles.
  7. Published by Countrypolitan Music Pub Co & Hell For Leather Publishing, LLC
  8. Mastered by Howie Weinberg
  9. Mixed by Jacob Sciba
  10. Engineered by Joseph Holguin
  11. Original Album Artwork by Tom Jean Webb.

 

  1. Vol. 2 is their second studio album, also recorded in Austin, TX.
  2. It was released May 7/21.

    RC Vol 2 Album Cover Courtesy Google Images

  3. It was produced by Steve Carlson
  4. The personnel on this album are listed as follows: Jensen Ackles/Lead Vocals & Backing Vocals, Steve Carlson/Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Bass, Lap Steel, Synth, Mandolin.  Eric Tessmer/Electric Guitar on “All My Livin Time” & “Jump on Into The Fire.”  Sheree Smith/Backing Vocals.  Angela Miller/Backing Vocals.  Bukka Allen/Piano, Organ & Keyboards.  Pat Manske/Drums on “Eyes On Me” & “Truly Forgotten.”  Tom Freund/Upright Bass on “Truly Forgotten.”  Chris Masterson/Guitar on “Quarter To.”  Topaz McGarrigle/Saxophone.  Stewart Cole/Trumpet.  Matt Hubbard/Trombone.  Sarah Hall/Harp.  Warren Hood/Violin.  Brian Standefer/Cello.
  5. The albums songs are:  All My Livin Time, Quarter To, Watching Over Me, Truly Forgotten, Dead To Rights, Jump on into The Fire, Eyes on Me, Any Way That You Want Me, City Grown Willow.
  6. All songs are written by Steve Carlson and Jensen Ackles.
  7. Published by Countrypolitan Music Pub Co & Hell For Leather Publishing, LLC
  8. Mastered by Howie Weinberg
  9. Mixed by Pat Manske.
  10. Original Album Artwork by Tom Jean Webb.
  11. Additional design by Mishka Westell.

Radio Company’s First Live Concert

Radio Company Courtesy Instagram

I’m pretty good at self-expression, but in this case, words escape me.

I cannot describe the excitement I feel about seeing Radio Company perform live.  It was no easy feat, but I have a standing room only ticket to the show and it’s a dream come true for me.  The show will be held on December 19, 2022 in the Analog at the Hutton Hotel, Nashville, TN.

The Analog is an intimate music venue.  While it is showcasing the industry’s most inspired musicians, it offers it’s guests an up close and personal experience in a comfortable living-room style setting, just steps from Nashville’s famed Music Row.  It boasts stellar acoustics, and immerses audiences in Nashville’s unrivaled live music scene.  It’s going to be a night to remember!

It was wonderful of them to loop in the STAGE-IT folks so this incredible event can be shared by all.  For anyone wishing to join in the fun, go to Radio Company’s instagram page and click on their bio, their linktree will guide you, or simply click here for the link.

Opening for Radio Company will be Louden Swain, so my cup runneth over.  I get to see them too!

I can’t wait to see Nashville all dressed up for Christmas!

 

As Promised – My Sidebar Notes on Different Town

Different Town Pic Courtesy of IMDB

Steve Carlson is a gifted musician and when he set out to do “Different Town,” I’m so grateful that he has chronicled this endeavour for posterity.  We are the beneficiaries of something truly wonderful.  You must see this.

I was struck by, and in awe of, the vulnerability and courage that is oft found in artists as they chase their muse.  They put themselves on the line to pull at the tendrils of their craft, their dreams, their wont of expression.  It’s a film full of how musicians will gravitate towards one another to collaborate, even given obstacles like language, as those barriers tumble in the face of pure creation.  It’s a tale that started out as one man’s journey and drive to produce a unique sound.

There are times in everyone’s life when meeting someone creates a fork in the road, a decision, an unexpected path.  The grand expedition towards a new and remarkable horizon.  Such is love.  That is the theme of Different Town.  On the surface, this film documents Steve’s journey to produce an out-of-studio album, but at it’s core it’s about love.  It’s the love of music, love of friends, love of collaboration.  And romantic love.  In his search for collaborators, Steve made new friends, connected with old friends, made life-affirming memories and met the love of his life.  It’s a remarkable story.  This film will make you want to hit the open road.

No one straddles the paradox of creation and vulnerability more profoundly than an artist.  So, while I talk about the courage that all artists have, I would be remiss if I didn’t circle back to Jensen Ackles.  For reasons I cannot fathom, actors face a bizarre stigma when they attempt to launch into the music industry.  Contrary to that absurd mindset, Jensen has navigated those typically rough waters with the style, talent, and grace with which he does most things.  Successfully.

Sometimes we happen upon things that change us, enlighten us and bring us joy.  That is Radio Company for me.  Can’t wait for Album #3!

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Steel City Con, December 10, 2022

After getting familiar with the venue and setup of Steel City Con, I came back the following day eager to experience far more than I could on my first day.  This time, I had some company in the form of my girlfriend, Marina. (Instagram : @m10_l10)  This was also her first time attending a comic-con of any kind.  As such, she too felt the same overwhelming sensation I had on my first day.  Still, with two sets of eyes, we’d be able to cover far more ground and point out more things that we may not have initially seen.

As such, this is what Day 2 of Steel City Con brought to the table.

Local Artists Put Their Skills on Display

Steel City Con

Courtesy of Daniel Cunningham

One of the artists that Marina had first pointed out made art consisting of chain work, Daniel Andre.  His table, with his business titled Knights of the Classroom(fb.com/KnightsoftheClassroom), showed off a variety of chain art he crafted by hand.  Most of these were in the form of accessories and jewels.  Oftentimes, these would take five hours or more to craft.  Still, the true extent of his craft was put on full display, quite literally.  On display were various passion projects he would do in his spare time (which should be noted was not for sale).  These include Captain America’s shield, a ball and chain, and a charging lantern from Green Lantern.

Getting to hold these for ourselves, the love and car put into all of his work left both in awe.  After admiring his work, I would get my girlfriend a necklace that he had crafted.  Of these, many were themed from various countries around the world.  With Marina adopted from Russia, it made sense to select one from there.  Truly, his talents are clear, and should you find yourself in Pittsburgh, be sure to check him out.

 

More Authors Gain an Audience at Steel City Con

On my first day, I was still focused on trying to accommodate myself with my surroundings.  While I had encountered a few artists, there were plenty more I had yet to encounter, all of whom brought something incredibly unique to the table.  Being vendors at Steel City Con, they of course come in hoping to attract a wider audience.  As an independent author myself, I relate quite a bit to this.  So, from one author to another, these are some of the authors I had encountered during the second day.

Steel City Con

Courtesy of A.M Geever

A.M. Geever

A.M. Geever grew up and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has been an avid fan of fantasy and sci-fi since she was a child, in particular the zombie genre.  On display, were two novel series, The Undead Age, and Steel City Apocalypse.  The former is a complete trilogy following Miranda Tucci as she attempts to survive the zombie apocalypse, while the latter is an ongoing series which follows the character of Mike, attempting to survive a zombie outbreak in a zoo.  You can check out more on her website, and social media(Instagram : amgeever)

 

 

Comicsburgh

Steel City Con

Courtesy of Daniel Cunningham

Comicsburgh is a collection of Pittsburgh-based creators; a perfect fit for Pittsburgh’s Premier comic convention.  On display were the two series they are most known for; Heroineburgh and The Edge.  Starting with Heroineburgh, the comic is set in a fantastical version of the Steel City, featuring a dozen women who have been gifted superpowers. Together, they become a team garnering attention from around the globe.  The Comic got its start in 2019, however, the web series of the same name has been produced since 2016.  You can find more information at their website.

Looking over now to The Edge, this series falls more in line with the darker, grittier side of the Superhero genre.  The series follows a strike force tasked with taking down a deadly villain infected by The Edge.  This can best be described as Super-Steroids, and as you can imagine, it makes those infected by it quite dangerous.  Written by Marvin Wynn, you can find more information about it on here.(Instagram : theedgecomic).

Getting Into Character

Steel City Con

Courtesy of Daniel Cunningham

With Sunday soon approaching, many more fans arrived in costume, ready for the big costume contest.  To say that the costumes were on point, would be an understatement.  Much like what Aaliyah had said the day prior, the love, creativity, and friendliness on display was intoxicating.  Of course, with the presence of the Four Hobbits, Lord of the Rings cosplays were abundant.  One which had caught many eyes was one who had attended as the dreaded Ring Wraith, more accurately the Witch King(pictured above, follow his Instagram @bradd_70).  The amount of time it must’ve taken to craft the helmet alone must’ve been staggering, yet seeing it all put together truly made for an impressive sight.  Later, I would find out he would also cosplay Count Dooku of the Star Wars prequels, Gandalf, and more.

Of course, sometimes you don’t need a mask to get into character.  Sometimes, you just need to have the right hair cut and robes.  Such was the case with cosplayer Patrick McClory(Instagram : quigonpatrick), who expertly pulled off the character of Qui-Gon Jinn, known from the Star Wars prequel trilogy.  Being a huge fan of the character herself, Marina was all too eager to get a picture with the Jedi Master.  If I must be honest, had I not known better, I would swear I had looked upon the very character himself had I not inspected closely.  Still, with such excellent costume work, I am eager to see it all put on display at the costume contest.

A Photo With Hobbits

Steel City Con

Courtesy of Steel City Con

What fantasy nerd doesn’t know or love Lord of the Rings? The simple answer is none.  Jesting aside, as a massive fantasy fan, one set of guests I was exstatic to see were Elijah Wood, Sam Astin, Bill Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan; who you may know as Frodo, Samwise, Pippin, and Merry respectively.  It was already surreal to just know that all of them would be in my home city, but to actually see and interact with them in any capacity?  To be entirely honest, I may well have had a heart attack if not for Marina calming me down.  But, needless to say… I definitely felt a part of my childhood fulfilled.

Steel City Con Day 2 – In Summary

Both Marina and I had an excellent day to say the least.  With the sheer amount of things to see, people to meet, and fun to be had; our first comic-con together was simply an excellent time.  The sheer number of people didn’t even bother me all that much.  This is largely due to how friendly all the people were.  Seeing all aspects of nerd culture so unabashedly on display was simply thrilling, and I think Marina and I will definitely find ourselves with a new activity to plan around.

Check out Day 1 here!

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When Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries premiered, as expected, it stirred up a lot of controversy, received a lot of criticism and of course, has been getting endless amounts of hate online from supporters of the monarchy.
However, the negative response to the series does in no way seem to be stopping Harry and Meghan.

Despite reports that a feud with Prince William might be starting up again and that after Queen Elizabeth’s death Harry was “desperate” to make changes to the show and his upcoming memoir, Spare, one thing is for sure. Prince Harry has no regrets when it comes to Meghan.

A source described as being close to Prince Harry told The Mirror that Harry was “delighted” with the first few episodes of Harry and Meghan. The source goes on to say “Harry is delighted with the narrative of the documentary and how he and Meghan came across.”

“The reason for doing this was to share their truth on their lives. He feels it told the story he wanted the world to hear and has absolutely no regrets.”

The source, who was also a close friend of his late mother, Princess Diana, said that “Harry’s decision to make the show was his way of following in his mother’s footsteps and speaking his truth even though members of the royal family are often discouraged from doing so,” they go on to say “One of Diana’s reasons for speaking out was to help senior royals have an understanding of the impact on others caught up in the Firm,” the source explained. “She and Harry were both brave enough to fight back.” Harry is definitely his mother’s son.

Reports suggest that some members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, are making it a point not to watch Harry and Meghan’s series at all, however that’s quite the opposite of what the Sussexes want. The says he is keen to make “some kind of peace” with the Royal family, despite reports suggesting this series having driven a deeper wedge between them.

“Harry and Meghan hope family members and courtiers will watch or, more importantly, listen to their comments. But they know nothing they speak about will be addressed in public,” the source said.

“They hope it may prompt a greater understanding from the King and the Cambridges of how Harry and Meghan feel about their experiences in England.”

With Harry & Meghan, “They are choosing to share their story, on their terms”, says the couple’s Global Press Secretary. Nothing amount of negativity seems to be able to stop the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Now that we have Harry & Meghan, who knows what they’ll do next.

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On day 1 of production for Joker 2, Todd Phillips shared the very first image from the film with a simple caption that read “Day 1. Our boy. #joker.” The image of Joaquin Phoenix in character as Arthur Fleck AKA Joker shows the convict receiving a shave from who appears to be a orderly at Arkham Asylum. You can see that Joaquin Phoenix has reverted back to the same scraggly physique he had while playing Joker in 2019.

Joker

Courtesy of Todd Phillips

The first film helmed by Todd Phillips was steered to massive success at the box office, with global ticket sales topping $1 billion and earning 11 Academy Award nominations. He now returns to direct “Joker: Folie à Deux”, the sequel to the dark comic book adaptation which has been described as a psychological musical.

The details of the plot are being kept closely under wraps, however the sequel will pick up where we last left the Joker, after he was admitted to Arkham Asylum. Joaquin Phoenix will be joined by Lady Gaga who plays Harley Quinn in the sequel. Brendan Gleeson has also been cast in an undisclosed role and reunited with fellow co-star Joaquin Phoenix for the first time since they worked together on M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village in 2004. Zazie Beetz will reprise her role as Arthur Fleck’s neighbor Sophie.

In August, Todd Phillips and Lady Gaga shared a teaser with the film’s release date.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to hit cinemas on Oct. 9, 2024 — exactly five years after the release of the original film JOKER in 2019.

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SNL did not fail to deliver this month, giving us 2 amazing hosts, in one episode alone. With Steve Martin who has now hosted 16 times and Martin Short who has hosted 4 times, the two took the SNL stage once again for a night full of laughter.
Their episode was full of spoofs, shade and cameos. Starting off with their hilarious monologue where the two even threw shade at Harry and Meghan. “Steve, we are like Harry and Meghan. No one’s rooting for us but you’ll tune in to watch anyway,” said Martin Short. Steve Martin even had a jab about their friendship lined up “Working with Marty Short is like World Cup soccer. Somehow, I just can’t get into it.” Steve and Marty taking jabs at each other throughout their monolouge was such an entertaining start to a great episode. The two even jokingly eulogized each other, as Martin started started his eulogy for Short, “Now that Marty’s gone, who will I ever work with?”, and to some surprise, their Only Murders In The Building Co Star, Selena Gomez made a surprize appearance with the question, “What about me?” and then ending their eulogies and the monologue.

 

Another highlight of their episode was a sketch spoofing their film “Father of the Bride,” with a special cameo from Kieran Culkin (Succession), who was in the original films with them. Selena Gomez also appeared in the sketch. The Sketch sees the comedic duo reprise their iconic characters, George Banks (Martin) and wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer (Short), respectively, in a bit that spoofed the film and its sequels.

 

Steve Martin and Martin Short also gave their own version of The Christmas Carol, a truly gruesome one that would have poor Charles Dicken’s crying or laughing in his grave. Martin Short shines as Ebeneezer Scrooge in this one, with Steve Martin as the Ghost of Christmas Present helping him wreack mayhem on Christmas morning. As for what actually happens, it’s best that stay a surprise.

 

Martin and Short have always been a hilarious comedic duo, but who would’ve guessed that with the addition of Selena Gomez at the start of Only Murders in the Building they would become such a terrific trio. This had to have been one of the funniest episodes of SNL this season. If you missed it, don’t worry, catch all their sketches here.
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After the dust settled, organizers of the 109th Grey Cup in Regina called the event a tremendous success.

However, that sentiment is not shared by some in the restaurant industry.

“I don’t even want to do a Grey Cup again. I just felt like we were left out,” says Kelly Monette, general manager of Bushwakker Brewpub.

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Grey Cup leaves its mark on Regina

The Grey Cup festival left a sour taste for the brewpub located in Regina’s warehouse district.

With expectations for a prosperous week, Monette says extra staff were brought in, but most nights she sent them home early.

In comparison, Monette says the 2013 Grey Cup in Regina brought in an extra 75,000 dollars for the brewpub. This time around it was less than 40,000.

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She feels a big part of the downturn is because most of the major festival events, including six of the seven team-party rooms were held at the city-owned REAL District.

“I feel the CFL and the organizers did not include the whole city, they just wanted things on the (REAL) grounds,” said Monette.

Festival organizers did not respond to inquiries for this story, however, REAL CEO Tim Reid was previously quoted saying the highlight of Grey Cup was when all the buildings on the REAL grounds were at capacity on the Saturday night.

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Celebration and heartbreak: Two sides of the 109th Grey Cup

Leasa Gibbons, with the Warehouse Business Improvement District, says a centralized formula for major events doesn’t always lend itself to the inclusion of small businesses.

“Its not great for local businesses and restaurants that aren’t located on-site, and if you’re coming from out of town you might not know they exist and you’re only here for a very short time,” said Gibbons.

Gibbons says she heard quite a few establishments across the city felt let down, but at the same time she understands the festival has to be financially self-sufficient.

She also admits that it’s difficult to hold the 2013 Grey Cup as the watermark because it was a better situation with the Riders in the game.

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It wasn’t all doom and gloom outside the REAL grounds. Rebellion Brewing Company also located in the warehouse district says Grey Cup was their busiest week since Christmas of 2018.

They attribute that to some creative marketing strategies that had them greeting and handing out coupons to Grey Cup guests as they arrived at the airport in Regina.

“A lot of people showed up with their little coupon and we ended up having a great week,” said Rebellion president Mark Heise.

Though, Heise said he heard from some local businesses who were disappointed with the turnout.

“Going forward, yes we would love to see a lot more opportunities for us to participate,” said Heise.

Gibbons shares that mindset and hopes for more cohesion between major events and the cities small business community.

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Netflix has commissioned Korean webtoon adaptation Doona!, to be directed by Crash Landing On You director Lee Jung-hyo, while revealing new figures on the global consumption of Korean content in 2022. 

Set to star Suzy and Yang Se-jong, Doona! is a coming-of-age story revolving around the romance between a K-pop star and an ordinary college student. Suzy is a former member of K-pop group, Miss A, and has recently starred in web series Start-Up, Anna and Uncontrollably Fond. Yang’s credits include Temperature Of Love, Still 17 and Dr. Romantic. 

Based on a popular Naver webtoon, Doona! is produced by Studio Dragon, Showrunners and Studio N. In addition to Crash Landing On You, one of Netflix’s most popular K-dramas, Lee has also directed Romance Is A Bonus  Book and the Korean version of BBC drama Life On Mars. 

Netflix announced the show along with figures revealing that more than 60% of global Netflix subscribers have watched K-Content in 2022. In addition, Korean content made it into the Weekly Top 10 chart in more than 90 countries over the past year. 

Extraordinary Attorney Woo spent 20 weeks on the Global Top 10 Non-English TV list this year, which gives it a tie with Squid Game’s previous performance in the list. Korea also accounts for three of Netflix’s ‘Top 10 Most Popular Non-English shows ever’, with Squid Game, Extraordinary Attorney Woo and All Of Us Are Dead, while Squid Game continues to be number one across all shows (including English and Non-English).

Netflix’s other upcoming Korean shows including season two of dating reality show Singles Inferno, set to launch tomorrow; fashion-themed drama The Fabulous, premiering December 23; and revenge thriller The Glory, starring Song Hye-kyo, premiering December 30.

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Elton John is joining a list of notable Hollywood figures leaving Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform.

The “Rocket Man” singer, who joined in August 2010 and has 1.1 million followers, claims his reason for leaving is due to misinformation being allowed to spread. 

“All my life I’ve tried to use music to bring people together. Yet it saddens me to see how misinformation is now being used to divide our world,” John tweeted on Friday. “I’ve decided to no longer use Twitter, given their recent change in policy which will allow misinformation to flourish unchecked.” John did not elaborate further on the policy change. In a November update, Twitter announced that the platform was no longer enforcing the COVID-19 misleading information policy.

After seeing his Tweet, Musk replied to John, saying, “I love your music. Hope you come back. Is there any misinformation in particular that you’re concerned about?”

John joins other notable Hollywood figures who have said they will no longer use Twitter with Musk behind it, including singer Sara Bareilles, This Is Us executive producer Ken Olin, Billions showrunner Brian Koppelman, and Grey’s Anatomy creator and producer Shonda Rhimes.

While some have completely wiped their accounts, other stars and notable names seem to have just stopped tweeting and using their accounts altogether. In a November report, a digital strategist and podcaster told The Hollywood Reporter they are recommending clients to keep their accounts and not use them. “You can say that you’re going to sunset the platform in its current state or not post anymore past a specific date but I don’t recommend deleting entirely because you’re never going to get that audience back. I’m telling everyone to sit tight — for now,” Wynter Mitchell Rohrbaugh told THR.

Since Musk took over Twitter at the end of October, he has faced criticism over his handling of the social media platform, including policy changes and mass company layoffs. Advertisers have also pulled back. 

Amid his tenure, the Tesla CEO has been open about free speech being a focus for the platform, saying he would reinstate accounts for previously banned users, such as former President Donald Trump. But following backlash from advertisers, Musk tweeted in November, writing, “New Twitter policy is freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.”

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“The White Lotus” Season 2 just wrapped up on HBO, bringing closure to weeks of tension threaded throughout the second installment of Mike White’s Emmy-winning anthology series. But one of the biggest questions most fans have after that finale is, what about “The White Lotus” Season 3? Well, here’s everything we know about the third season so far.

It’s Definitely Happening

There will absolutely be a “White Lotus” Season 3, as HBO officially renewed the series for a third season on Nov. 18, just a few weeks into Season 2’s airing. Indeed, ratings and critical reception to Season 2 were strong, so HBO was quick to order up another course of vacation intrigue.

The first season was initially billed as a limited series (and won Emmys as such), but was so popular that White and HBO decided to expand “The White Lotus” into an anthology show. Speaking of which…

Season 3 Will Feature a New Cast and Setting

Just like Season 2 featured a total cast and location reset, “The White Lotus” Season 3 will feature new characters and a new locale. Season 1 was set in Hawaii, Season 2 took place in Sicily, so now the speculation begins about where the third season takes place.

HBO did confirm that, of course, Season 3 will take place at another White Lotus location so we will once again be following the exploits of the guests and employees at another fancy hotel.

As for whether a character from Season 2 might carry over into Season 3, the same way Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya returned for Season 2, that remains to be seen but there are a few contenders (namely Portia).

It Could Be Set in Japan

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The only tease about the setting of Season 3 we’ve gotten is from creator Mike White himself, who told Deadline in October he was thinking about possibly setting the third season in Asia.

“I think it’d be fun to maybe go to a whole different continent. You know, we did Europe, and maybe Asia, something crazy like that, that would be fun.”

Japan specifically came into play when White was asked if Coolidge would return for a potential Season 3.

“Jennifer is my friend and everybody loved her in the first season, and I was like, ‘I can’t go to Italy without Jennifer.’ And maybe that’s still the case. Like, maybe you can’t go to Japan without Jennifer, either.”

Mike White Will Be Back

Speaking of Mike White, yes the creator will return as showrunner (and hopefully writer/director) for Season 3. The “Enlightened” creator has thus far written and directed every single episode of “The White Lotus” himself, so it’s safe to say the show would not be the same without him.

“There’s no place I’d rather work than HBO and there’s no people I’d rather partner with than Casey Bloys, Francesca Orsi, Nora Skinner and their incredible team,” White said when the show was renewed for a third season. “I feel so lucky to get this opportunity again and am excited to reunite with my amazingly talented collaborators on ‘The White Lotus.’”

But When Will ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premiere?

As for when “The White Lotus” Season 3 will actually hit HBO’s airwaves, that has not been revealed. Filming has not yet begun, nor has a cast been announced. HBO has not confirmed or revealed any kind of airdate or gameplan, but Season 2 arrived a little over a year after Season 1 first aired, so the network will likely try to stick to a similar release strategy.

If we had to guess, we can reasonably hope to see “The White Lotus” Season 3 at some point in very late 2023 or more likely the first quarter of 2024.

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Korean film “The Night Owl” was the favorite in local cinemas over a quiet box office weekend. It was the third weekend win in a row for the period thriller.

“Night Owl” earned $3.65 million between Friday and Sunday, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). The performance represented a strong hold as it was only 15% down on its second weekend. It also held a muscular 47% market share.

The additional business lifted the film’s nearly three-week cumulative total to $19.0 million. That makes it the tenth best-performing film of the year in Korea, behind “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

In second place for the second weekend was the Don Lee-starring comedy “Men of Plastic” which earned $710,000, a more than 50% decline from its opening session. After 12 days in cinemas, it has earned $4.03 million.

Japanese romantic drama film “Even if This Love Disappears From the World Tonight” expanded its number of playdates and climbed the chart from sixth place in its first weekend to third place in its second. It earned $674,000, representing a 6.7% market share, to achieve a $1.39 million cumulative after 12 days.

The overall nationwide aggregate was $7.70 million, down from $9.46 million in the previous weekend session. This means that fully three months have gone by without a $10 million-scoring weekend.

“A Birth” added $515,000 in its second frame, only fractionally weaker than in its opening session when it earned $523,000. After 12 days it has $1.65 million.

Korean animation, “Pororo and Friends: Virus Busters” added $314,000 in its second weekend for an 11-day total of $928,000.

“The Haunted House: The Dimensional Goblin and the Seven Worlds” a feature spin-off from “Shinbi’s Haunted House,” a Korean-made animation series, was the weekend’s highest new opener. It scored $281,000.

Japanese animation, “One Piece Film Red” earned $273,000 in seventh place over the weekend for a 12-day cumulative total of $1.40 million.

“Prey for the Devil” earned $260,000 over the weekend and $419,000 over its opening five days making it the highest U.S. film in the Korean chart over the latest weekend. Behind it “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” managed just $101,000, for a cumulative score of $16.9 million.

French animation, “Terra Willy” was a tenth placed chart newcomer. It earned $85,000 over the weekend and $108,000 over its opening five days.

Releasing and attendance both slipped as Korean theaters get ready for the arrival of “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The James Cameron-directed behemoth will arrive on Wednesday in Korea – effectively its commercial world premiere.

Kobis’ advanced sales data shows “Avatar 2” making a predictably strong start. It currently accounts for 87% of advanced bookings and has sold half a million tickets to date.

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[The following contains light spoilers for Knives Out sequel Glass Onion.]

Janelle Monáe is, effectively, the second lead of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out sequel Glass Onion. If you want to be a little reductive about it, it’s the same kind of role that Ana de Armas played in the first movie, sort of a “regular person” who plays off of the over-the-top cartoon person that Daniel Craig is playing when he puts on the ridiculous accent of gentleman sleuth Benoit Blanc. And at the risk of saying too much, she is important to the plot of the movie (to be fair, everyone in the ensemble cast is, to some extent, important to the plot of the movie… it is a whodunnit, after all), but it sounds like everything about making Glass Onion to Monáe was just a bonus to actually getting to be in Glass Onion.

Speaking with Austin Butler as part of Variety’s ongoing “Actors On Actors” feature, Monáe said that she saw Knives Out and was just “so excited” to see someone making a movie that you could see with your family where “you didn’t leave heavy”—you just got to solve a murder mystery. So she said yes to Glass Onion simply because it meant working with Johnson on another movie like Knives Out. But, as she told Butler, her reaction went from “yes” to “Hell yes” after reading the script, and then from “Hell yes” to “F yes” when she found out that they’d be filming in Greece. She said that, with the pandemic going on and a lot of things getting canceled, it was “a dream come true” to get the offer.

We’ll have to dance around this next bit to avoid spoilers (avoid the full article if you want to avoid all spoilers), but Monáe added that she had to keep multiple notebooks to track her Glass Onion character while filming, and one thing she appreciated was having a chance to play with her character’s accent and to use that as a way to make people sympathize with her, saying, “You’re like, ‘Oh, I want her to win. I love her. I want to hug her.’”

Elsewhere in the chat, Butler sheepishly admitted that one of the few times he ever danced in public before making Elvis was when he saw Monáe at Coachella, which is cute, even if he says he’s ashamed of the fact that he went to Coachella.

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If you have yet to start the delightful Abbott Elementary or have been meaning to catch up on Season 2, ’tis the season. Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning workplace mockumentary aired a winter finale so good it’s worthy of a top spot on your annual holiday episode rewatch list. We open with Janine (Brunson) and her colleagues celebrating the last day of school before winter break, and — in a twist — we’re blessed with a rare glimpse of Abbott After Dark. Aptly titled, “Holiday Hookah,” the episode shows Janine unexpectedly running into familiar faces at a hookah club, while Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) celebrate the season with a classy teacher lounge dinner. In the days leading up to the finale, the cast swore this was a must-watch episode. And they were right. With razor-sharp one-liners, standout Ava (Janelle James) scenes, and palpable sparks between our favorite slow-burn duo, your spirits will be jolly AF after indulging in this festive treat.

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The actress started her stint in the Dick Wolf universe in Season 13, appearing as rookie cop Amanda Rollins alongside Ice-T and Mariska Hargitay. Giddish exited the series in Season 24, Episode 9: “And a Trauma in a Pear Tree.”

When “Law and Order: SVU” fans learned Kelli Giddish would exit the series just halfway through Season 24, rumors flew.

The actress played Amanda Rollins — an overhasty rookie turned senior detective and fan favorite — for more than eleven years on the legendary crime show: part of Dick Wolf’s sprawling (if intensely controversial) Law and Order universe at NBC. The character’s sudden departure was reportedly ordered from the top down, per Variety. The decision was attributed to salary negotiations, but also broader directives about the future of the TV franchise. Star Mariska Hargitay, who has portrayed pop culture icon Olivia Benson since the show premiered in 1999, was said to have opposed the move.

Asked about the decision in the wake of Rollins’ “SVU” goodbye, titled “And a Trauma in a Pear Tree,” Giddish told IndieWire: “I’m just so happy with last night and with the way this season especially has gone.” As she looks to the future, the former stage and “All My Children” actress says she’s excited “to be let out into the wild again.”

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“Netflix was dealing in DVDs when I first got on ‘SVU,’” Giddish laughs. “The landscape is so exciting right now. There are so many platforms and so many great artists, from every walk of life doing all kinds of different stories.”

The top creative brass for “Law and Order: SVU” have only sparingly commented on the decision to write her off.

In response to an Instagram post from Giddish, showrunner David Graziano wrote: “You might take a moment to entertain the idea that things are more complex than they appear in a world of emojis and tweets. All I’ll say is Kelli has handled this with the most incredibly classy comportment. She is, without a doubt, one of the finest industry professionals I’ve come across in my 24 years of writing television. I’m saddened by her looming exit. It’ll be my lucky day if I ever get to write for her again.” Graziano has since been accused of creating a toxic workplace environment: an allegation Giddish described as “alarming” to Variety.

Speaking with IndieWire, Giddish discussed her first “Law and Order” performances, her emotional Season 24 goodbye with Hargitay, the parallels between “SVU” and her personal life, and plans for both her — and yes, Rollins’ — futures.

The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.

IndieWire: Before we dive into your more than 11 years as Amanda Rollins, let’s pull back to your first day on a “Law and Order” set. You appeared on “SVU” in 2007 and had a small role in “Criminal Intent” before that, right?

Giddish: Was I on “Criminal Intent” or “SVU” first? I can’t remember. I did two Law and Orders in the same year. I remember moving into a sixth floor walkup in Brooklyn on a Sunday, and then I had to report on set to Staten Island for “Criminal Intent” in a bikini to like strut around this boat. And oh my god, I was so tired. [Laughs.] 

Then, on “Law and Order: SVU,” it was a bunch of scenes with Ice-T. I was a theater actor. I hadn’t done a lot of TV before I got the gig. I was on a soap opera, but it wasn’t like in my wheelhouse and in my body to know how to do it. 

And I remember them saying, “Cut, cut, cut.” You know, they were doing my coverage. They were like, “Yeah, so be on your mark.” And I was like, “Yeah, I’m pretty on it.” And they were like, “No, no. You have to be on your mark. Like on it.” And Ice goes, “Kelli, whenever I’m on my mark, I just hear the money going into my pocket. And when I’m off my mark, I hear it going outta my pocket.” [Laughs.] So that was a quick crash course in acting by Ice-T. 

Playing a cop on TV is different from a lot of other acting jobs. What challenges stood out to you at the start of your run and, and how have those evolved? 

In terms of the nuts and bolts of the actual acting, diving into a script when I first got there, they gave me all of the exposition. So I would be at the whiteboard explaining the whole case and everyone’s names and the times and the dates and this and that. And I was like, “OK, I got this” because I’ve got Richard Belzer and everybody looking at me: the new girl. So I was like, “No problem, no problem… What was my line? I have no idea.” [Laughs.] Suddenly, it all goes out the window. That became a cool challenge just personally for me. I loved making the exposition meaty, you know? And to actually imbue meaning in it. I ended up really enjoying that part of this job.

Amanda’s character has evolved over the seasons in many ways, but I’d be curious to know what you think her departure to become an educator says about the direction of the show and the direction of her as a character. Obviously that’s in keeping with that whiteboard expertise, but in a completely different area of criminal justice.

Absolutely. It really puts a spotlight on her curiosity and her intellectual capacity. That was always a really big part of Amanda, that she really was wanting to focus on why people do what they do. In the midst of all these horrible storylines, she was really asking, “Why do people do such bad things to each other?” And for her to go into an academic setting and actually be able to explore that I think is really cool. Just to get to go and actually imagine her playing that part of herself out and satisfying that itch in her brain, to really delve into the psychology. 

And where that says the show is headed, I think it puts again the intellectual curiosity at the highest level. It doesn’t have to be bang, bang, bang and, you know, “Shoot ’em up!” and “She got killed!” and “Oh my god, she had to leave because she got shot in the stomach.” You know, it wasn’t that. It was an actual developed storyline, where it’s asking what would she want to do. What is she now that she’s at this point in her life where she’s really happy with Carisi [Peter Scanavino] and she’s really dang good at her job? Where does she go now? To have her choose, that was a really interesting choice for the show. 

On a crime show, there’s always the threat that a beloved character, if we know they’re departing, might get killed off. Was that ever in consideration for Amanda? 

No! I mean, she gets shot in the very first episode of the season because of the [“Organized Crime” and “Law and Order”] crossover event, which was a three-hour event with so many characters to be invested in so you need a little tragedy in there. [Laughs.] So I said, “I’ll be it.” 

And it sort of gives you that kick to appreciate Amanda before she’s gone.

Totally. And for her to realistically say, “Wait, I’m a mom. Do I really wanna be in the line of fire on a day-to-day basis? I don’t.” In one of the earlier episodes, what she was thinking, when she had the gun held to her, was: “I don’t wanna mess this next part of my life up. I’ve got too many good things going.” That’s the instigating thing for her: to not postpone her joy, to look around and be really thankful about what she has, and to go pursue stability. As exciting as the job is, being a mom and being a wife and being a teacher sounds really, really exciting to her at that point. 

Obviously, the Carisi/Rollins wedding was a long time coming. What was your preparation process for that like? I really laughed at: “Marriage is like a crime. We’ve got motive and opportunity.”

[Laughs.] I loved how they did the wedding. It’s at a courthouse, which is so Carisi and Rollins to be so dialed down. Preparing, I looked online for about 30 minutes for white dresses that would fit what I thought Rollins would wear. And that was the first dress I tried on. The costume designer nailed it. 

Prior to that, you see them waking up in bed knowing that they’re gonna get married that day and the kids jumping on them. Weddings are awesome, but it’s that kind of intimacy that is cherished. And I think the audience really responded to it: “Oh my god, they’re so intimate and they have this beautiful little family and everyone’s jumping on the bed and it’s Christmastime.” Seeing that is to me even more spectacular than the wedding. 

I loved the detail of the book on her nightstand of like, how easily the actual study of criminology fit into her home life. 

[Laughs.] Yes! I made sure I looked at it because it made sense. 

You’re from Georgia, which played a huge role in introducing and developing Rollins as a character in Season 13. Then both of your pregnancies were incorporated into the show in Seasons 17 and 20, with your two real sons and two onscreen “daughters” growing up at the same time. Does that personal touch make exiting harder? 

You know, I feel like I left it all out on the court. What other show can a woman go and be totally bloated and pregnant as a cop and the showrunners say “we’ll work with it,” you know? That was awesome. 

And speaking with [former showrunner] Warren Leight when I first got the job, he said, “Well, she’s supposed to be from Pennsylvania, but I guess we’ll change that to Georgia, won’t we?” And I go, “Yep, that’d be great.” [Laughs.]

Because being a southerner is not so much about an accent. It’s more about a sensibility: how you treat a situation, how you treat people. It’s a different sensibility than you find in other places. So the conversation was less “What kind of accent was she gonna have?” and more “What kind of woman is she? Moving into New York, where is she really coming from?” 

I went to college in Atlanta, and I think sometimes people have a misunderstanding about that sensibility: confusing it with southern hospitality or charm or naivety. Rollins isn’t like that.

Sure. I mean, she’s tough. And she knows her worth as a detective and an investigator, right? When it was time for her to go, she had no bones about saying, “Alright. I’ve gotten all I can from here. I’m gonna move on.” That’s the way I am. I don’t hang on to stuff very much and I’m not always looking past you into the future. I’m just here right now, which is very much like the women I grew up with. 

Amanda shares a lovely goodbye with Benson, and obviously you and Mariska are such close friends. What was it like shooting that, and did you prepare for it any differently?

We went through the script before we started shooting that particular episode, because we just wanted to make sure it felt right: little nuances in the language and stuff. We went through it with the showrunners and made it our own. Once the day came that it was time for us to shoot that scene, we didn’t talk about it at all. Something happens when me and Mariska get on screen together and we don’t really have to talk about a whole lot. We did a couple of takes, and I would go in my corner, she would go to the back. It was very powerful and very strong, and the feelings were real. I’m such that if I’d talked between takes with something like that — a goodbye like that — I would’ve been a puddle. So I was just like, “Was that a good take? Did we get it? Are we moving on?” [Laughs.] I was really bawling. 

Another scene from your last episode saw Benson and Rollins seducing a guy at a bar for an undercover investigation, which is a totally different dynamic. How was that?

It was a lot of fun. We didn’t get to do that a whole lot day-to-day during my time on the show. So to to be off our stage, out of our studio, in a totally different location and wearing not cop clothes, it felt different and girly and fun and flirty and we embraced that. 

Rollins is already returning in some capacity for an episode of “Organized Crime,” which I assume you can’t tell me anything about?

[Laughs.] No.

You mentioned Benson’s last line to Amanda: “Don’t postpone joy.” What’s next for you?

The timing couldn’t be better because it’s the holidays and I get to be home for the holidays and chill. It’s a season of being at home anyway, you know? It’s just in the air, so I’m enjoying every single second of it being around my boys. My husband and I just celebrated a year in November, and that is everything. Everybody is happy and healthy, and I don’t take that for granted. 

Anything in terms of acting plans?

Yeah, things are coming my way and it’s an exciting time. [Laughs.] When you think about how long I’ve been on this show: Netflix was dealing in DVDs when I first got on “SVU.” The landscape is so exciting right now. There are so many platforms and so many great artists, from every walk of life doing all kinds of different stories. What a great time to be let out into the wild again.

Do you have a wishlist for anyone you want to work with? In the spirit of Christmas?

[Laughs.] Oh my gosh, there’s so many. I can’t even say. Samantha Morton is so awesome, and I got to work with Jordana Spiro from “Ozark.” Mark Ruffalo is my favorite. Lynne Ramsay: I think she’s such a dynamic beautiful director. There’s so many.

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New York’s legendary video rental store Kim’s Video is getting the feature documentary treatment.

“Kim’s Video,” which will open the Sundance Film Festival’s NEXT section, is produced by Fremantle and Carnivalesque Films, and will unearth the stranger-than-fiction story behind the New York cornerstone’s vast collection of movies.

The documentary is directed by award-winning filmmakers David Redmon and Ashley Sabin (“Girl Model”), and executive produced by Fremantle’s head of global documentaries Mandy Chang (“Collective,” “Writing With Fire”).

“Kim’s Video” follows modern-day cinephile and filmmaker David Redmon on a quixotic quest to track down the whereabouts of the massive video collection of the now-defunct Kim’s Video, an iconic NYC video rental store with more than 55,000 beloved and rare movies.

Playing with the forms and tropes of cinema, David’s bizarre and increasingly obsessive quest takes him to Sicily, where he becomes entangled in a web of local politics, and to South Korea, where he tracks down the enigmatic Mr. Kim in the hope of influencing the collection’s future.

Chang, head of global documentaries at Fremantle and executive producer on “Kim’s Video,” said: “When we saw this quirky feature documentary pitched by David and Ashley at the DIG Festival in Modena, we fell in love with the idea of it. Mr. Kim’s Video Store, which originally opened in 1984 inside a dry-cleaning business on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, was a magnet for filmmakers and film lovers. Big-name directors, like Scorsese, Tarantino and the Coen Brothers, were members of this iconic institution.

“When the video rental era ended and films found their way online, Mr. Kim’s store closed, and the main collection ended up in the town of Salemi in southern Italy. David’s obsession to discover the fate of those videos intrigued us, as did the enigmatic Mr. Kim, and we jumped on board, keen to go on the journey and motivated, like David, by our own passion for cinema. The resulting film is a stranger-than-fiction odyssey that we hope will strike a chord with movie lovers everywhere.”

Redmon said: “I went to Sicily to rent a movie and then my life turned upside down!”

Sabin added: “One Saturday afternoon my partner David left home to rent a movie from Kim’s Video and he came back six years later with the wrong VHS! I told him to get a No Wave movie from the 1980s and he brought home a reality TV series.”

“Kim’s Video” is directed and produced by Redmon and Sabin for Carnivalesque Films. Chang and Bernie Kay are exec producing for Fremantle Global Documentaries along with Angela Neillis for Fremantle International.

“Kim’s Video” is the latest premium documentary backed by Fremantle. Other recent projects include “Mrs. America” (Anonymous Content and Spinning Nancy), directed by the acclaimed Penny Lane, and iconic fashion series “Kingdom of Dreams,” from Misfits, the team behind “McQueen,” which had its U.S. debut at DOC NYC.

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Jonathan Bennett is no stranger to the holiday movie genre, but The Holiday Sitter will always stand out among the rest. The Mean Girls alum stars and producers the new Hallmark film, which is making history as the network’s first LGBTQ-led holiday movie. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Jonathan about this monumental moment for him, the network, and queer representation in the holiday movie genre.

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Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa in ‘The Holiday Sitter.’ (Hallmark Channel)

“What a Christmas to be alive. I’m so excited to be leading the first LGBTQ+ led rom-com at Hallmark Channel with The Holiday Sitter,” Jonathan told HollywoodLife at That’s4Entertainment’s Christmas Con 2022 on December 10. “But what’s even more exciting is the fact that this movie isn’t just for a queer audience. This is for everybody because Christmas is for everybody. Hallmark Channel’s for everybody. The Holiday Sitter’s for everybody, and I know so many people are going to watch this movie and feel so seen and feel like they have a seat at the Hallmark holiday table.”

Because he was an executive producer of the film, Jonathan got to help “create the story from the ground up.” He continued, “That’s why I love creating the character of Sam that I got to play because I took from personal experiences. I think anytime you take a personal story or truth and put it on screen, you find so much heart and you find so much humor for people to relate to.”

The film stars Jonathan as Sam, a workaholic bachelor who is babysitting his niece and nephew during the holidays. He winds up recruiting some help form his handsome neighbor and sparks begin to fly between them.

The actor would “absolutely” love to “continue the story of Sam and Jason [played by George Krissa] because the fans are going to fall in love with it. I think since it’s the first time we’ve seen a queer meet-cute on the network, it’s important to follow the story and keep it going so you can see the relationship evolve.”

Jonathan’s former Mean Girls co-star, Lindsay Lohan, has also entered the holiday movie universe with her Netflix movie Falling For Christmas. Jonathan revealed if he and Lindsay have discussed joining forces in a holiday movie.

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Jonathan Bennett at Christmas Con 2022. (Kristin Locurto)

“I think we’ve chatted about it, but we haven’t actually had a conversation about it. However, her and I did chat that we want to do something together,” he told HollywoodLife. “But if we do something together, especially a Christmas movie, I think we don’t want to play lovers because the audience has already seen us do that before. So we’d have to do something fresh, like play siblings or best friends. Something different, but I would definitely do a movie with Lindsay any day.”

As for a cameo in the upcoming Mean Girls musical movie, Jonathan is totally down. “I will do anything Mean Girls any day, every day, because I owe my entire life to Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels. Any time they call, I will pick up the phone,” the actor said. The Holiday Sitter premieres December 11 at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel.

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AMD’s RDNA 3 graphics cards are about to hit the shelves, and we’ve caught the price of a couple of XFX third-party models via Amazon listings which have now been yanked down – not before they were highlighted on Twitter, though.

Regular hardware leaker @momomo_us shared the product listings for XFX Speedster Merc 310 versions of the RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT via a tweet (flagged up by VideoCardz (opens in new tab)).

The 7900 XTX is AMD’s flagship for the next-gen, and going by the price tag on Amazon, XFX’s Speedster Merc version will retail at $1,100 in the US, which is a hundred bucks more than the reference board. The 7900 XT card is pitched at $979, which is $80 more than the reference model’s MSRP in the US.

As mentioned, these prices no longer appear on the respective product pages on Amazon, so someone has spotted the leaked info and stripped it out.

For the uninitiated, the reference version of a graphics card – which is the most basic incarnation of the board, built to AMD’s default spec – is always cheaper than custom variants, which have beefier clocks, and better components (plus more effective cooling), thus they’re obviously going to be pricier.

Of course they run a bit faster for the extra outlay as you’d expect, although the difference often isn’t all that much (they may be able to be pushed much further with overclocking than vanilla boards, mind you, for those enthusiasts who engage in that pursuit).

Analysis: A hint that the price might just be right (or at least not wrong)

The key point to focus on here is that the XFX Speedster Merc 310 isn’t much pricier than the reference model at 10% more (actually 9% in the case of the 7900 XT).

This very much goes against the worrying rumor which was recently aired that AMD’s custom third-party offerings of RDNA 3 cards would be much more expensive than the reference incarnations (and that they might make up the majority of stock in the early days, too).

A 10% markup seems reasonable for this XFX model, particularly considering that the Speedster Merc is a higher-end variant from this graphics card maker, one of the kind of models that the rumor-mongers feared would be exorbitantly expensive (RTX 4080 style, in other words).

Naturally, we don’t know if these prices will prove correct, so we should approach this spillage with a good deal of trepidation, as pre-release prices can be placeholders. Although Amazon is a more trustworthy source of such leakage than some of the minor European retailers that often pop up with early pricing, especially given that we are just a couple of days away from the launch of RDNA 3 graphics cards.

If this does pan out to be true, then it’ll give Nvidia even more reason to cut RTX 4080 pricing, something that’s also been rumored to be in the cards recently. Team Green may need to stay more competitive with its rival and stoke flagging RTX 4080 sales, and we’ve also touched on the possibility that dropping the asking price on the 4080 could be necessary to give room to competitively price the inbound rumored RTX 4070 Ti at its correct level (a rather tricky pricing puzzle that we discuss at length here).

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Filmed in France, the Dominican Republic and Senegal, Ivan Herrera’s slow-burn drama Bantú Mama tells the story of Emma (Clarisse Albrecht), an everyday French woman of African descent whose life is thrown into turmoil when she is arrested for being a drug mule during a trip to the Caribbean. Escaping custody, Emma goes on the run, hiding out in a rough neighborhood with a family of streetwise kids whose gangster father rules the area from his prison cell. Co-scripted by Herrera and Albrecht, this spare, adult drama avoids the usual clichés of trafficking movies and instead focuses Emma’s self-awakening as she settles into a fragile domesticity while planning her escape.

Speaking at Deadline’s Virtual Screening Series, Herrera explained that the film, from Array Releasing, was intended as a personal journey of discovery.

“Clarisse and I are partners in life,” he said, “and we wanted to do a film that represents us both and tell us a little bit about our own stories, me being an Afro-Caribbean and Clarisse being Afropean. [In the film] we are basically talking about our cultural encounters, because we wanted to write a movie that would represent us and that could honor our ancestors as well.”

Albrecht revealed that the writing process involved “a lot of conversations and brainstorming.” “The first draft was really bad,” she laughed. “Well, not bad, but it was the point we needed to get through in order to get to something way more simple.” This first “bad” draft was full of subplots, extra characters, twists and turns. “There were scenes that Ivan wanted to shoot, and scenes that I wanted to perform, but they were not really making sense. We decided to go for something more simple, more linear, so we could focus on the message and the poetry we wanted to bring out of the story.”

As a result, who Emma really is, where she’s from, and the reasons for her entry into this risky criminal enterprise are all left tantalizingly vague. Said Albrecht, “We really wanted for everybody to assume —according to their own thoughts, or analysis, or judgment — why she did it. We really wanted to maintain this mystery, because [an explanation] would take you out of the story or leave you feeling less close to her.”

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Lizzo will serenade Saturday Night Live through its last performance of 2022, with the Grammy-winning performer replacing scheduled musical guests the Yeah Yeah Yeahs for the NBC show’s Dec. 17 episode.

The swap was revealed during the Dec. 10 episode along with a message from the alternative rock band on Instagram, who pointed to an ongoing health issue for their guitarist.

“As many of our fans know, Nick [Zinner] has been sick with pneumonia the past month and it’s been an up and down recovery process,” the musical group wrote. “The band’s top priority is supporting Nick through a full recovery. As a result we had to pull out of from our engagements at KROQ’s Acoustic Christmas and Saturday Night Live.”

The group added that getting to perform on SNL was a “huge honor” and an occasion they are “expectedly heartbroken” over not being able to do. “It’s been a tough week, and its been a tough year on the health front for us alongside so many artists who are committed to connecting with audiences amidst a pandemic,” they added.

After sharing the “surprise” news, in her own statement posted to Twitter, Lizzo wrote that “it’s an honor to fill in for the yeah yeah yeahs who unfortunately could not perform next week.”

Lizzo’s Dec. 17 appearance, with Elvis star Austin Butler serving as host, will mark the second time the singer has been a musical guest on the NBC variety sketch show this year (and third overall after making her debut in 2019). The Emmy-winning host of Watch Out for the Big Grrrls initially pulled double duty as both the host and musical guest in April.

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Laxmii

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani

Director: Raghava Lawrence

Just when you thought life can’t be more ridiculous in the remaining days of 2020, Akshay Kumar smashes our senses with his new supernatural flick Laxmii, previously titled Laxmmi Bomb. It also gives Sadak 2 an outside chance to redeem itself as the second worst film of the year. It’s a complete mockery of the audience’s intelligence and a big blow to Disney+ Hotstar’s chances to stand in the way of other major Indian OTT players.

I remember there was a lot of hesitation initially in pushing Laxmii for an OTT release, but after watching the film, it doesn’t seem worthy of spending money to watch just one film in happy isolation. It’s so bizarre that even Housefull series seems like classics.

I have seen Kanchana (2011), the inspiration for Laxmii and never liked it but trust me, the remake is far worse than the original. With a mind-numbing approach to the transgender community and filmmaking, Laxmii is so absurd that after a while you may start screaming for no reason, just what Akshay Kumar does in the film. Logic and sensibilities were never a problem because hardly anybody expected that. What surprised me is that how unfunny and inexplicable Laxmii could get despite such a low standard!

Asif (Akshay), a rationalist, is married to Rashmi (Kiara Advani, they never bothered to disclose her occupation. They visit Rashmi’s parents who live in a huge bungalow in Daman. Things go south when a supernatural power enters Asif’s body. It was fine till here. There were a couple of typical physical comedy scenes involving Akshay Kumar, but as the central plot takes over, laughter wanes and all you’re left with is half-bent Advani performing a totally uninspired dance on ‘Burj Khalifa’.

Despite selling the film in the name of a transgender character, it’s a joke on the community. This is the same Bollywood view of looking at the community as a group of burly, violent people who demand justice and spill blood simultaneously.

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The gags fall flat and actors appear clueless. Nobody has anything to do expect Kumar and then he also ditches the audience. You’ll also meet some template characters like a benevolent Muslim man, a specially-abled oppressed child and some unimaginatively outspoken kids. God, they are so annoying.

The director has a set formula—bring a song when you feel like. He is so good at spoonfeeding that he writes ‘next night’ for a scene change, in case you are not paying attention.

Usually, even in a bad Akshay Kumar movie, you laugh on some puns but this one is totally devoid of any fun. Don’t let your conscience blame you for the rest of your life. Stay away from Laxmii’s antics. We have anyway a pandemic to deal with. Let there be one less problem.

Rating: 0.5/5

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In front of an audience of 120 professors and students, the INALCO FICA 2022 JURY PRIZE ALONG THE SEA by Fujimoto Akio (Japan), a film that sheds light on contemporary realities in Asia in a particularly significant way, will be shown this Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Auditorium of Inalco in Paris. It shows with respect the journey of migrant women in Japan. 

This screening was followed by a debate animated by Mrs. Cam Thi Doan-Poisson, Vietnamese teacher, Mr. Jean-Michel Butel, Japanese teacher and Mr. Jean-Marc Thérouanne DG of FICA of Vesoul. 

 

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“SNL” fans were pulling their hair out during Saturday’s episode thanks to a technical malfunction that caused the audio to go out of sync during the entirely of the cold open sketch and part of hosts Steve Martin and Martin Short’s monologue.

Fortunately the issue was fixed about a minute into the monologue, freeing fans up to enjoy what turned out to be a delightful routine by Short and Martin. And yes, their “Only Murders in the Building” costar Selena Gomez showed up for a cameo at the end. Watch that above now.

And in case you’re wondering, it wasn’t just you and your TV. While the full extent of the problem isn’t known, fans went to social media to complain about it, confirming the problem appears to have affected viewers across the country. Here’s a sample of what that looked and sounded like:

The monologue began with Martin bragging about the many times he’s hosted “Saturday Night Live,” with a photo montage of his previous appearances. Short then showed a montage of the times he’s hosted — sadly, none.


Then the monologue devolved into some of the duo’s trademark absurdist humor as, lit by the Christmas decorations on stage, they proceeded to roast one another with fake funeral eulogies that got progressively weirder, and meaner. And, to be clear, hilarious. It is Steve Martin and Martin Short we’re talking about.

You can see the cold open with corrected audio here:

But fans were of course still vexed by the issue, which appeared to continue for some users well into the show.

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(L to R) Olivia Colman and Sam Mendes on set of the film ‘Empire of the Light.’ Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

English filmmaker Sam Mendes won an Oscar for Best Director for his directorial debut, ‘American Beauty’ in 1999 and since then has gone on to direct a gangster movie, a World War I film, 2 James Bond Movies, and some of the most acclaimed films of the last 20 years.

His new movie, ‘Empire of Light’ is one of his most personal films, with elements drawn from his own childhood growing up in England in the early 1980’s.

In honor of its release, Moviefone has ranked every movie filmmaker Sam Mendes has ever directed, including his latest.

Without further ado, let’s begin!

A cryptic message from Bond’s (Daniel Craig) past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M (Ralph Fiennes) battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

Spectre

Spectre

“A Plan No One Escapes”

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PG-132 hr 28 minNov 6th, 2015

Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action.

Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.

Jarhead

Jarhead

“Welcome to the suck.”

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R2 hr 3 minNov 4th, 2005

Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski in 'Away We Go.'

(L to R) Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski in ‘Away We Go.’

Verona (John Krasinski) and Burt (Maya Rudolph) have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt’s parents but, with Veronica expecting their first child, Burt’s parents decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place.

They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Away We Go

A young couple (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.

Revolutionary Road

Revolutionary Road

“How do you break free without breaking apart?”

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R1 hr 59 minDec 19th, 2008

5. 1917 (2020)

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.

1917

1917

“Time is the enemy”

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R1 hr 59 minJan 10th, 2020

Colin Firth and Olivia Colman in "Empire of Light.'

(L to R) Colin Firth and Olivia Colman in “Empire of Light.’ Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

A love story set in and around an old cinema on the South Coast of England in the 1980s. Starring Oscar-winners Olivia Colman and Colin Firth.

Empire of Light

Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter’s (Thora Birch) attractive friend (Mena Suvari).

American Beauty

Mike Sullivan (Tom Hanks) works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney (Paul Newman). Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son (Tyler Hoechlin) is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

Road to Perdition
Daniel Craig as James Bond

Daniel Craig as James Bond in 2012’s ‘Skyfall.’

When Bond’s (Daniel Craig) latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M (Judi Dench) faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it’s up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve (Naomie Harris), to locate the mastermind behind the attack.

Skyfall

Skyfall

“Think on your sins.”

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PG-132 hr 23 minNov 9th, 2012

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“All That Breathes,” a lyrical documentary about two brothers who rescue birds that have fallen victim to the polluted air in New Delhi, has been named the best nonfiction feature of 2022 at the International Documentary Association’s IDA Documentary Awards, which took place on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

“All That Breathes” won four awards overall, an unusually robust showing at the IDA Awards. The HBO Documentary Films release won Best Feature in a category that also included “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” “Fire of Love” and “Navalny”; director Shaunak Sen and editors Charlotte Munch Bengtsen and Vedant Joshi won in their categories; and the film also won the Pare Lorentz award, which goes to a socially conscious film of note.

“Fire of Love” won in the writing and cinematography and categories. Director Sara Dosa shared the win for writing, while the film’s late subjects, married volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, were among the cinematographers honored for their camerawork.

Other feature-film winners included “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues,” which was named the year’s best music documentary; “The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons,” which won for Ramachandra Borcar’s musical score; and “Riotsville, U.S.A.,” which won the ABC News VideoSource Award for a film that makes use of news footage.   

Winners in the television categories include PBS’s “POV,” the documentary series “Origins of Hip Hop” and the multi-part doc “We Need to Talk About Cosby.”

Founded in 1982, the International Documentary Association presents the longest-running awards show dedicated exclusively to nonfiction filmmaking. In the 17 years since the IDA Awards has presented a single Best Feature prize, the winner has gone on to be nominated for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar 11 times, and has won four times, most recently with “O.J.: Made in America” in 2016.

IDA nominations are made by independent committees of filmmakers, curators, critics and industry experts. The winners are voted on by members of the IDA.

How ‘Fire of Love’ Doc Captured the Larger-Than-Life Spirit of Famed Volcanologists

The ceremony took place at the Paramount Theater on the Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles, and was hosted by comedian and actor Jenny Yang.  

The winners:

Best Feature: “All That Breathes”
Best Director: Shaunak Sen, “All That Breathes”
Best Short: “Haulot”

Best TV Feature Documentary or Mini-Series: “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America: An America ReFramed Special”
Best Curated Series: “POV”
Best Episodic Series: “Origins of Hip Hop”
Best Multi-Part Documentary: “We Need to Talk About Cosby”
Best Short-Form Series: “POV Shorts”

Best Stand-Alone Audio Documentary: “Documenting a Death by Euthanasia”
Best Multi-Part Audio Documentary or Series: “Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s”

Best Music Documentary: “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues”

David L. Wolper Student Documentary Award: “Requiem for a Whale”  (The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, Tel Aviv University)

Best Cinematography: “Fire of Love”
Cinematographers: Maurice Krafft, Katia Krafft, Pablo Alvarez-Mesa
Best Editing: “All That Breathes”
Editors: Charlotte Munch Bengtsen, Vedant Joshi
Best Music Score: “The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons”
Composer: Ramachandra Borcar
Best Writing: “Fire of Love”
Writers: Sara Dosa, Erin Casper, Jocelyne Chaput, Shane Boris)

ABC News VideoSource Award: “Riotsville, U.S.A.”
Pare Lorentz Award: “All That Breathes”
Pare Lorentz Honorable Mention: “Nuisance Bear”

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Your weekly horoscope is here. Reach out with generosity as a pre-winter warmer. Lean into glass-half-full mode and look for possibilities. Reframe and find the upshift if and when you need to. A practical side to this week supports decision-making, so think long-term growth over quick fixes or fads. 

Read on to discover your weekly horoscope during the week of December 11 through December 17, 2022.

Aries 

It may be the silly season, but a slight change of pace means you’ll benefit from keeping your mind on your career and public image. Consider the reputation you want and need to build over time. With Venus and Mercury in this zone, it’s time to structure for the long term. Think about relationships that aren’t just for the holidays but for life and maintain a professional polish. Remember, what goes on the internet stays on the internet. So if you want to avoid it popping up in 20 years when you’re V.P or sitting in the Oval Office, then don’t hit send. Sunday afternoon is your best bet for a grand old time, while the following weekend is your best for one-on-ones with bae or bestie. 

Taurus

It’s time to prepare your home to host holiday guests. Style with a budget-friendly yet deceptively lavish addition, and perhaps test-run new meal plans if you’re trying something new over the holidays. Now is crunch time if you’ve been dragging your feet on those to-do items. Horizon expanding 101 starts now, and it will take some serious thought and planning to make long-term goals a reality. Consider your ambitions around study, travel, or even teaching. We’re all updating or perhaps doubling down on concepts, beliefs, and ideas, so this is your chance to do just that. Find your moral compass and philosophical touchstones to take you into 2023 and beyond. 

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In a bid to help tackle skyrocketing rents across the country, the government of Canada will be opening applications Monday for a one-time top-up as part of the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) program — an initiative that would put $500 in the pockets of low-income renters.

This comes amid an ongoing increase in renting costs. According to Rental.ca’s November 2022 Rent Report, the average October rent price across the country was $1,976 per month, which it said was an annual increase of 11.8 per cent.

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“I think the most important thing is to understand there are Canadians out there who are really hurting … what we’re doing with these specific measures is targeting those most vulnerable, those most hard-hit by increases in inflation,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters back in September.

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Trudeau announced the one-time top-up as he unveiled the federal government’s spending plans that month — plans that were built on commitments made in the federal budget earlier in 2022.

Here’s what to know about the program.

What does the one-time CHB offer?

According to the government of Canada, the one-time top-up would “consist of a tax-free payment of $500 to provide direct support to low-income renters.”

Canadians would receive this payment once from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the government notes.

“You do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit, which is co-funded and delivered by the provinces and territories,” the government says on its website.


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Are you eligible for CHB?

The benefit will be available for renting families with a net income of less than $35,000 a year, or renting individuals making less than $20,000, according to a government statement on their website.

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The benefit is expected to go to roughly 1.8 million Canadian renters, including students, the statement adds.

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Rent help and dental care: How will Trudeau’s proposed affordability plan work?

For Canadians who rent and fall under the stated income amounts, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will deliver the money using an “attestation-based application process,” according to the finance department’s website. The attestation would require Canadians to:

  • Spend at least 30 per cent of their adjusted net income on shelter
  • Pay rent for their own primary residence in Canada
  • Consent to the CRA verifying this information

Those eligible must also be born on or before Dec. 1, 2007 and be a resident of Canada in 2022 for tax purposes.

The CRA will also verify the applicant’s income, age, and residency — and in order to get the cheque, Canadians will have to file their 2021 tax return, the government website notes.


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Canadians who qualify can apply starting Monday, but they would need to have certain information on hand before doing so, the government of Canada website says.

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  • To start with, they would need to gather all their rental information, including the addresses of their principal residences in Canada in 2022, the total rent paid in the 2022 calendar year for those residences, and the name and contact information of landlords.
  • They would also need to have access to CRA My Account, which is the “fastest way to apply” for the benefit, according to the website.
  • And finally, they would need to set up a direct deposit.

The application portal will be open until March 31, 2023.

— With files from Rachel Gilmore and Amanda Connolly 

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Lizzo has stepped up to serve as the musical guest on the Dec. 17 episode of “Saturday Night Live” after previously booked guest Yeah Yeah Yeahs were forced to cancel due to a medical issue. Austin Butler remains the episode’s host.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs announced their cancellation late Saturday night, explaining that guitarist Nick Zinner has been suffering from pneumonia for over a month and still needs to recover. “The band’s top priority is supporting Nick through a full recovery, as a result we had to pull out from our engagements of KROQ’s acoustic Christmas and ‘Saturday Night Live,’” the band said in a statement.

We’re bummed for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but Lizzo KILLED it when she served as both host and musical guest back in April. Her performance of “About Damn Time” was particularly incredible, which is to say, we wish Zinner a speedy recovery and look forward to an early Christmas gift from Lizzo.

“SNL” announced the lineup change mid-way through the Dec. 10 episode of “SNL,” featuring hosts Martin Short and Steve Martin and Musical guest Brandi Carlisle. That episode began with a weird technical malfunction, as the audio went out of sync during the cold open and part of Martin and Short’s monologue.

Fortunately, the sound issues were fixed quickly enough that it didn’t mar the otherwise delightful monologue, which saw Martin and Short roast one another with fake funeral eulogies. You can read more about that here.

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Jamie Lee Curtis and Colin Farrell are two of Hollywood’s most charismatic figures — and for both actors, magnetism can sometimes disguise contemplative depths. Curtis, who played an unforgiving IRS inspector opposite Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and Farrell, who performs an acting duet as an Irish farmer who has a falling out with his best friend (Brendan Gleeson) in “The Banshees of Inisherin,” spoke about the complex roles they took on this year. In both cases, deep introspection, and lessons learned in recovery, informed their work. 

Jamie Lee Curtis: Ireland is an incredibly friendly country.

Colin Farrell: It’s amazing. I’ve lived here in Los Angeles for 16, 17 years now. I’m raising my two sons here. L.A. means more to me than I thought this city ever would. But when I go home, it makes sense to me in a way that no other place would have the business making sense to me. If I’m in Los Angeles and I say, “I’m going home,” I drop it about two octaves. That place is deeper in me.

Curtis: And you dropped it in this movie. You got to go home.

Farrell: Yeah, I did. I’ve gone home once every three years to do a film over there. Where were you born?

Curtis: Born and raised right here in the City of Angels. I went to boarding school once. Connecticut. One year. Mistake.

Read the full conversation here as part of Variety’s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios.

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Saturday Night Live blessed viewers with a 2022 reboot of the 1991 film The Father of the Bride reuniting Steve Martin, Martin Short and Kieran Culkin, who all starred in the original.

The franchise’s latest incarnation picks up many years later as George Banks (Martin) is celebrating his 52-year-old daughter Annie’s (Heidi Gardner) latest engagement. As much as he loves his princess, he admits he cannot afford to pay for another Nancy Meyers-level celebration. In fact, his wife Nina (Chloe Fineman) is currently driving for Lyft to pay off her last wedding—her seventh!

Annie is certainly going to get her way so this soiree will need a planner, and no one else will do but Franck (Short). As the heavily accented Franck is suggesting all the ways the bride-to-be can be refreshed, her annoying brother Matty (Culkin) walks through the front door.

If you keep your eyes on that door, there was one more surprise yet to be unveiled. It was a second appearance by Selena Gomez, who co-stars alongside Martin and Short in Hulu’s hit comedy series Only Murders in the Building.

In the sketch, she’s playing a heightened version of herself who will perform at Annie’s latest nuptials. George flips when he learns it will cost $1.8 million to secure the new wedding singer leaving the group the perfect opportunity to sing their rendition of the “Party Pooper” song.

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Just when Bigg Boss 16 fans were reeling with the shock of Tina Datta’s eviction after Shalin choose to stick to the prize money for a fair chance of all the inmates, a sensational promo from Salman Khan’s show appeared in which Tina Datta once again made an entry into Bigg Boss 16. This came a day after she was evicted from the Salman Khan-hosted reality show.

As seen in the promo, Shalin is seen discussing how he couldn’t have pressed the buzzer resulting in the prize money to be zero as that would mean that the contestants would lose the motivation to win. Bigg Boss threw another googly and asked Shalin to make a choice again, to press the buzzer and call her back by losing all the prize money. Shalin looked visibly upset and frustrated but followed his heart this time, resulting in Tina’s re-entry into the house.

But looks like Tina isn’t happy with Shalin and the Uttaran actress bashes him for not pressing the buzzer, contradicting her own statement just a few hours earlier followed by a massive showdown between the two.

Soon after the promo was shared on social media, scores of Shalin Bhanot fans took to Twitter to trend Tina Datta exposed as they called out the TV actress for blaming him for not pushing the buzzer earlier. At the time, Tina lauded his decision. However, post her return, the actress is seen blaming Shalin for her exit.

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Shalin’s fans are irked and they are also pointing out the fact that there have been no eliminations in the past few weeks. They also fear the show is losing its charm.

“Which @BiggBoss has #TinaDatta seen. Because we saw that #ShalinBhanot was near the entry, cried and shiv and nimrit consoled him. Audiance wants to know what clip you showed yo her and brought her inside. It’s Deffinatly scripted show. No elimination, whoever goes,comes inside?”, tweeted one social media user.

“Saw the clipping from tomorrow. #TinaDatta is coming back. Feel like boycotting the show!! Her arrogance has increased 100 times more now. #shalinbhanot v pity u man!”

‘#TinaDatta is not Exposing #ShalinBhanot She is exposing herself now. well doneTo All those I love u back bitching u did against #ShalinBhanot Public bhul jayegai kya awwww Man lia shalin fake but He never disrespected u piche se’

“I feel shalin was doing masti as he does to avoid their questions….BB promo se khel raha hai ,” read another tweet.

Tina’s eviction came after Shalin Bhanot decided to save prize money of Rs 25 lakh over Tina and Sumbul’s eviction. Salman Khan had asked Shalin to take a call on saving Sumbul and Tina from eviction by losing the remaining 25 lakh from their prize money or to let the house have a fair eviction as per votes.

Announcing his decision, Shalin shared that everyone in the show had been working hard and therefore he did not want to sacrifice the prize money. “Kisi ki mehnat barbaad nahi jaane chahiye (Somebody’s efforts must not go in vain),” he said.

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“All That Breathes” and “Fire of Love” are building momentum in the Oscar race for Best Documentary Feature.

The International Documentary Association (IDA) announced the winners in 18 categories at the 38th annual IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony on December 10, 2022 at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Jenny Yang, the show was live-streamed on IDA’s YouTube channel.

Shaunak Sen’s Indian eco-documentary “All That Breathes” won Best Director, Editing, Feature Film, and the Pare Lorentz Award, beating out in that category Laura Poitras’ “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” Sara Dosa’s Best Cinematography and Writing winner “Fire of Love,” Simon Lereng Wilmont’s “A House Made of Splinters,” Edward Buckles’ “Katrina Babies,” Isabel Castro’s “Mija,” Daniel Roher’s “Navalny,” Akuo de Mabior’s “No Simple Way Home,” Lukasz Kowalski’s “The Pawnshop,” and Neasa Ní Chianáin and Declan McGrath’s “Young Plato.”

The winner of the Sundance Film Festival 2022 Grand Jury Prize for World Documentary, “All the Breathes” is building momentum on the awards circuit, winning the Gotham Award for Best Documentary, landing in the National Board of Review’s Top Five Documentaries, and earning a nomination for an Indie Spirit Award.

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This year the IDA Documentary Awards shortlists and nominees were selected by independent committees of 310 documentary makers, curators, critics, and industry experts from 52 countries. IDA received 806 total submissions in all categories; 40 percent were internationally produced or co-produced projects from 86 countries.

The full list of winners is below.

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38th IDA Documentary Award Winners

Best Feature

“All That Breathes” (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe in association with HBO Documentary Films | Director/Producer: Shaunak Sen | Producers: Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer)

Best Short

“Haulout” (United Kingdom | Rise And Shine World Sales, The New Yorker | Directors/Producers: Evgenia Arbugaeva, Maxim Arbugaev)

Best TV Feature Documentary or Mini-Series Nominees

Fannie Lou Hamer’s “America: An America ReFramed Special” (United States | American Documentary, GBH WORLD Channel, The Bitter Southerner, Black Public Media, PBS | Director: Joy Elaine Davenport | Producers: Hannah Paul, Sharon Wong, Robert Y. Chang  | Producer: Carmen L. Vicencio | Producer/Executive Producer: Monica Land | Executive Producers: Selena Lauterer, Leslie Fields-Cruz, Erika Dilday, Chris White, Christopher Hastings)

Best Curated Series

“POV” (United States | PBS | Executive Producers: Erika Dilday, Chris White)

Best Episodic Series

“Origins of Hip Hop” (United States | A&E | Executive Producers: Peter Bittenbender, Slane Hatch, Mark Grande, Brad Abramson, Elaine Frontain Bryant)

Best Multi-Part Documentary

“We Need to Talk About Cosby” (United States | SHOWTIME Documentary Films, Boardwalk Pictures Production, WKB Industries | Director/Executive Producer: W. Kamau Bell | Executive Producers: Katie A. King, Andrew Fried, Sarina Roma, Jordan Wynn, Dane Lillegard, Vinnie Malhotra)

Best Short-Form Series

“POV Shorts” (United States | PBS | Producer: Opal H. Bennett | Executive Producers: Erika Dilday, Chris White)

Best Stand-Alone Audio Documentary

“Documenting a Death by Euthanasia” (United States | The New York Times | Host/Reporter: Lynsey Addario | Sound Engineers: Corey Schreppel, Marion Lozano | Producers: Sayre Quevedo, Annie Brown, Wendy Dorr, Mike Benoist)

Best Multi-Part Audio Documentary or Series

“Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s” (Canada | Spotify | Host: Connie Walker | Sound Engineers: Emma Munger, Catherine Anderson | Producers: Ellen Frankman, Max Green, Anya Schultz, Chantelle Bellrichard, Betty Ann Adam)

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“Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues”

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Best Music Documentary

“Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues” (United States | Apple TV+ | Director/Producer: Sacha Jenkins | Producers: Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Julie Anderson)

David L. Wolper Student Documentary Award

“Requiem for a Whale” (Israel | The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, Tel Aviv University | Director/Producer: Ido Weisman)

Best Cinematography

“Fire of Love” (United States, Canada | National Geographic, NEON | Cinematographers: Maurice Krafft, Katia Krafft, Pablo Alvarez-Mesa)

Best Editing

“All That Breathes” (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe in association with HBO Documentary Films | Editor: Charlotte Munch Bengtsen, Vedant Joshi)

Best Music Score

“The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons” (United States | Composer: Ramachandra Borcar)

Best Writing

“Fire of Love” (United State, Canada | National Geographic, NEON | Writers: Sara Dosa, Erin Casper, Jocelyne Chaput, Shane Boris)

ABC News VideoSource Award

“Riotsville, U.S.A.” (United States | Magnolia Pictures | Director: Sierra Pettengill | Producers: Sara Archambault, Jamila Wignot)

Pare Lorentz Award

“All That Breathes” (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe in association with HBO Documentary Films | Director/Producer: Shaunak Sen | Producers: Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer)

HONORABLE MENTION: “Nuisance Bear” (Canada | The New Yorker | Directors/Producers: Jack Weisman, Gabriela Osio Vanden | Producer: Will N. Miller)

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Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer, best known for her roles in “The Help”, “Hidden Figures”, “Self Made” and more, was honored with the 2,742nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 8, 2022. The star is located at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Ballet Hollywood. Spencer was awarded her star in the category of Motion Pictures. Guest speakers included Octavia’s co-star in the Apple Original Films holiday hit “Spirited,” Will Ferrell, and her longtime friend and co-star from “The Help,” Allison Janney.

Other attendees: Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Mekhi Phifer, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

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“Octavia Spencer is one of Hollywood’s most captivating actresses, appearing in many films that have endeared her to fans from around the world,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Octavia has won many of the entertainment world’s most coveted awards for her work. We are thrilled to give her the only award that can be shared with her fans, as they pose with and touch her star once it is added to our iconic sidewalk!” added Martinez.

Octavia can currently be seen in the holiday film for Apple Original Films, “Spirited,” alongside Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell and featuring original songs by Academy Award winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Spencer will return for the third season of Apple TV+’s thriller, “Truth Be Told,” as Poppy Parnell, a true crime podcast host who risks everything in pursuit of truth and justice.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

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Strange as it is for me to say, for all the reports I do and all the things I enjoy in the entertainment industry, I had never gone to a Comic-con before.  Of course, I’d seen and heard of some of the famous ones like SDCC and NYCC, but I never had time to go to them myself.  Now, that has changed with Steel City Con.

Recently, I got the opportunity to attend all three days of Steel City Con, held at the Monroeville Convention Center in Pittsburgh PA.  Over the course of these three days, I would get the opportunity to interact and immerse myself in the geek culture of Pittsburgh.  This includes talking to various local vendors and artists, cos-players, and even getting the opportunity to live out childhood dreams.  This article, and the ones that follow, shall detail my account of Steel City Con.

DECEMBER 9, 2022

First Impressions from the Vendors at Steel City Con.

Nate 'NJJ' and his graphic novel, D.S.R. Deep Space Rescue

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One of the first impressions I had when entering was how much there was.  From the number of people, the vendors with a variety of goods and entertainment.  For a first timer such as myself, it was all overwhelming.  Still, after a bit of time, and with help with regular convention goers and hardworking staff, I was able to find my way with greater ease.  It certainly helped that the convention was separated with 3 main areas; the vendors, celebrity tables, and the event room.  The vendors started right at the main entrance, and would consist of a variety of items.  Some which stood out to me included vendors from various artists and authors.

One such author was Nate ‘NJJ’ (instagram : njj_studio_art – twitter @NJJSTUDIOART), who had recently launched the first entree in his graphic novel series D.S.R. Deep Space Rescue Volume No.1.  When referring to his work, he explains, “In the end… it’s about letting go.  We can’t control everything, can’t keep things the same, or stop the inevitability of life and death.  The story is framed around rescue workers in space.”

Steel City Con Cosplay

Of course, a common aspect of many conventions, comic-cons especially, is cosplay.  Of course, the closest most people would get to cosplay would perhaps be dressing up for Halloween, but for many, cosplay is something more.  I had the opportunity to speak with those who partake in cosplay.  Aaliyah(instagram : flavorlessdessert) and her friends who attended as characters from the hit anime Attack on Titan, explained to me, ‘My favorite thing about cosplay is the community!  Everybody is so kind, and I’m able to connect with people that have the same interest.  Our community is so creative as well.  I love being able to support artists and small businesses!’

Aaliyah and her friends cosplaying characters from Attack on Titan

Courtesy of Daniel Cunningham

Looking forward, the costume contest will occur from 1-5 PM on Sunday.  Throughout the first day, I had seen many costumes with so much love and care put into them.  All of those that I spoke to showed so much enthusiasm and love for what they had done, and listening to them so excitedly share to me what they loved about cosplay certainly left me with a huge smile on my face.  I truly look forward to the costume contents come Sunday, and perhaps I’ll look into doing a cosplay myself.

Celebrity Signings and Childhood Delight

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all find ourselves awestruck when a celebrity we are a fan of is in our presence.  For myself, it was no different.  Steel City Con had no shortage of notable names in attendance; from WWE Legends such as The Undertaker, to the 4 Hobbits from the legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy.  Chevy Chase, Bonnie Wright, and so many more were in attendance, that crowds of all types were attracted.

Still, among the celebrities attending Steel City Con, Steve Burns was among my most anticipated.  Growing up watching Blue’s Clues as a young kid, I was as big a fan of that show as many others.  I had small thinking chairs, handy-dandy notebooks, and various DVDs and VHS collections.  Even as an adult, I never could forget all of the jingles and tunes that had become synonymous with childhood.  As such, when I stood in line anticipating my chance for an autograph, I was quite taken aback with the moment he arrived.

Still shocked to share a pic with an icon of childhood.

Courtesy of Daniel Cunningham

There was certainly a level of excitement and anticipation with his arrival.  Still, to hear the long line that had formed clap and chant his name upon his arrival, was heartwarming.  I may not have known the man, but still seeing the love that people have for him after all these years left me feeling nothing short of happy.

Of course, when I finally reached him, I couldn’t quite find the words to express what many others have said.  He helped make so many happy, childhood memories for me and so many others.  While I would’ve loved to have sat there and talked with him all day, things have to move along.  Still, the childlike joy I felt brought me back to simpler, less troublesome times.

Summary of Day 1

As much sensory overload as it may have been, my first time at Steel City Con, let alone any con, was an exciting affair.  Already, the sense of community and excitement was intoxicating, and I just found myself wanting to do everything that I possibly could while there.  Still, with two days remaining, I have a lot more to look forward to.  Steel City Con is without question the place to be if you are down in the Pittsburgh area.

Check out Steel City Cons website here!

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Hulu is a great streaming service for both movies and TV shows. It’s where you can watch original programming like The Handmaid’s Tale, The Dropout, Ramy, and Only Murders in the Building. Personally, Hulu has been a service that I have switched on and off throughout the years, but I’ve recently been finding more reasons to leave it on. It’s where I can watch the latest episodes of Abbott Elementary, and Atlanta, and catch movies like Prey.

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All that Breathes topped the 2022 IDA Documentary Awards, winning best feature and two other competitive awards. The film was previously selected as the winner of the Pare Lorentz Award.

In addition to the top prize, the HBO title, which follows two brothers who run a bird hospital dedicated to rescuing injured black kites that are often affected by air pollution in New Delhi, won best director for helmer Shaunak Sen and best editing.

National Geographic and Neon’s Fire of Love documentary about volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft, which led the nominations for the 38th annual International Documentary Association honors with five nods, won two awards.

The IDA Documentary Awards were presented in a ceremony at Los Angeles’ Paramount Theater, hosted by actor-comedian Jenny Yang.

Best Feature Documentary

All that Breathes (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe, HBO Documentary Films | Director/Producer: Shaunak Sen | Producers: Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer) (WINNER)

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (United States | NEON, Participant, HBO | Director/Producer: Laura Poitras | Producers: Howard Gertler, John Lyons, Nan Goldin, Yoni Golijov)

Fire of Love (United States, Canada | National Geographic, NEON | Director/Producer: Sara Dosa | Producers: Shane Boris, Ina Fichman)

A House Made of Splinters (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine | Director: Simon Lereng Wilmont | Producer: Monica Hellström)

Katrina Babies (United States | HBO Documentary Films, HBO Max | Director/Producer: Edward Buckles, Jr. | Producers: Audrey Rosenberg, Rebecca Teitel)

Mija (United States | Disney+ | Director: Isabel Castro | Producers: Tabitha Breese, Yesenia Tlahuel)

NAVALNY (United States, Germany, Russian Federation | Warner Bros Pictures, CNN Films, HBO Max | Director: Daniel Roher | Producers: Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller, Shane Boris)

No Simple Way Home (South Sudan, Kenya, South Africa | LBx Africa, STEPS, APO | Director: Akuol de Mabior | Producers: Sam Soko, Don Edkins, Tiny Mungwe)

The Pawnshop (Poland | Syndicado | Director/Producer: Lukasz Kowalski | Producer: Anna Mazerant)

Young Plato (Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium | Autlook Film Sales | Directors: Neasa Ní Chianáin, Declan McGrath | Producers: David Rane, Hanne Phlypo, Céline Nusse, Jackie Doyle)

Best Director

Laura Poitras (All the Beauty and the Bloodshed) | United States | NEON, Participant, HBO.

Lukasz Kowalski (The Pawnshop) | Poland | Syndicado.

Sara Dosa (Fire of Love) | United States, Canada | National Geographic, NEON.

Shaunak Sen (All that Breathes) | India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe, HBO Documentary Films. (WINNER)

Simon Lereng Wilmont (A House Made of Splinters) | Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine.

Best Short Documentary

ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught) (United States | Reciprocity Project, Nia Tero, Upstander Project, REI Co-op Studios, L.A. Times Short Docs | Director: Brit Hensel | Producers: Taylor Hensel, Adam Mazo, Kavita Pillay, Tracy Rector)

The Benevolents (Canada | The New York Times Op-Docs | Director/Producer: Sarah Baril Gaudet)

The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone (Australia | Netflix | Directors/Producers: Maya Newell | Producers: Sophie Hyde, Matthew Bate, Lisa Sherrard)

Haulout (United Kingdom | Rise And Shine World Sales, The New Yorker | Directors/Producers: Evgenia Arbugaeva, Maxim Arbugaev) (WINNER)

I Am Trying to Remember (Czech Republic, Islamic Republic Of Iran | Europe Media Nest s.r.o., The New Yorker | Director: Pegah Ahangarani | Producer: Kaveh Farnam)

In Flow of Words (Netherlands | The New Yorker, Condé Nast | Director: Eliane Esther Bots | Producer: Manon Bovenkerk)

Love, Barbara (United States | Women Make Movies | Director/Producer: Brydie O’Connor | Producer: Myriam Schroeter)

Nuisance Bear (Canada | The New Yorker | Directors/Producers: Jack Weisman, Gabriela Osio Vanden | Producers: Jack Weisman, Will N. Miller)

The Silent Shore (France | The New Yorker, Condé Nast Entertainment | Directors/Producers: Nathalie Giraud, Timothée Corteggiani | Producer: Anne Bruneau)

Two-Spirit (Colombia | The New Yorker | Director: Mónica Taboada-Tapia | Producer: Beto Rosero)

Best TV Feature Documentary or Mini-Series

Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes (United Kingdom | HBO Documentary Films/HBO Max | Director/Producer: James Jones | Executive Producer: Darren Kemp)

Dream On (United States | ESPN | Director: Kristen Lappas | Executive Producers: Marsha Cooke, John Dahl, Rob King, Erin Leyden, Brian Lockhart, Burke Magnus, Carol Stiff)

Endangered (United States | HBO Documentary Films/HBO Max | Directors/Producers: Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing | Producers: Alex Takats | Executive Producers: Ronan Farrow, Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller)

Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (United States | American Documentary, WORLD Channel, PBS | Director: Joy Elaine Davenport | Producer/Executive Producer: Monica Land | Producers: Robert Y. Chang, Hannah Paul | Executive Producers: Selena Lauterer, Erika Dilday, Chris White, Christopher Hastings, Carmen L. Vicencio) (WINNER)

Four Hours at the Capitol (United Kingdom | HBO Documentary Films/HBO Max | Director/Producer: Jamie Roberts | Executive Producers: Dan Reed, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller)

Best Curated Series

America ReFramed (United States | American Documentary, WORLD Channel | Executive Producers: Erika Dilday, Chris White, Christopher Hastings)

American Masters (United States | THIRTEEN Productions | Executive Producer: Michael Kantor)

Independent Lens (United States | PBS | Executive Producer: Lois Vossen)

POV (Canada, Germany, Myanmar | PBS | Executive Producers: Erika Dilday; Chris White) (WINNER)

Reel South (United States | PBS | Executive Producers: Rachel Raney, Don Godish, Donal Washington, Linda Midgett)

Best Episodic Series

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston (United States | PBS & Twin Cities PBS (TPT) | Executive Producers: Michael Rosenfeld, David Shadrack Smith, Melissa Wood, Bill Gardner)

Dear… (United States | Matador Content, Apple TV+ | Executive Producers: Donny Jackson, Lyle Gamm, Jane Cha Cutler, Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, R.J. Cutler)

Evolve (Singapore | CuriosityStream | Executive Producers: Donovan Chan, Jocelyn Little, Rob Sixsmith, Thore Vollert)

Origins of Hip Hop (United States | A&E | Executive Producers: Peter Bittenbender, Slane Hatch, Mark Grande, Brad Abramson, Elaine Frontain Bryant) (WINNER)

Vice (United States | Showtime | Executive Producers: Beverly Chase, Subrata De)

Best Multi-Part Documentary

Children of the Underground (United States | FX | Directors/Executive Producers: Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Ted Gesing | Producers: Grace Fardella, Giona Jefferson | Executive Producers: Dan Cogan, Liz Garbus, Jon Bardin, Kate Barry)

Hostages (United States | HBO Documentary Films/HBO Max | Directors: Abbas Motlagh | Directors/Producers: Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre, Sam Pollard, Joshua Bennett | Producers: Saralena Weinfield | Executive Producers: Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez)

Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (United States | Netflix | Director/Producer: Grace McNally | Director/Executive Producer: Rachel Dretzin | Executive Producers: Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Miura Kite, Zachary Herrmann, Alison Dammann)

Meltdown: Three Mile Island (United States | Netflix | Director/Executive Producer: Kief Davidson | Producer: William Wheeler | Executive Producers: Carla Santos Shamberg, Michael Shamberg, Dan Levinson, Robert Fernandez)

We Need to Talk About Cosby (United States | SHOWTIME Documentary Films, Boardwalk Pictures Production, WKB Industries | Director/Executive Producer: W. Kamau Bell | Executive Producers: Katie A. King, Andrew Fried, Sarina Roma, Jordan Wynn, Dane Lillegard, Vinnie Malhotra) (WINNER)

Best Short-Form Series

Couples Therapy (United States | Showtime | Producers: Matthew Parker, Carly Hugo, Maya Seidler | Executive Producers: Eli B. Despres, Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, Vinnie Malhotra)

Not So Pretty (United States | HBO Max | Producers: Alexandra Marske, Kat Nguyen | Executive Producers: Kirby Dick, Tara Long, Amy Ziering)

POV Shorts (United States | PBS | Producer: Opal H. Bennett | Executive Producers: Erika Dilday, Chris White) (WINNER)

Reciprocity Project (Venezuela, Colombia | Producer: Taylor Hensel, Adam Mazo, Kavita Pillay | Producer/Executive Producer: Tracy Rector | Executive Producer: Nani Sahra Walker)

Witness (Mexico, Mongolia, United Kingdom | Al Jazeera English | Producers: Emma Norton, Joe Hamilton | Executive Producers: Fiona Lawson-Baker, Ingrid Falck)

Best Stand-Alone Audio Documentary

Documenting a Death by Euthanasia (United States | The New York Times | Host/Reporter: Lynsey Addario | Sound Engineers: Corey Schreppel, Marion Lozano | Producer: Sayre Quevedo) (WINNER)

Jorge, Gina y Dante (Mexico | CUIR: Historias Disidentes, Esto no es radio | Host/Reporter: Dante Ureta | Host/Reporter/Sound Engineer/Producer: Erick Yáñez)

“Limbo” from Latino USA, Futuro Media, and PRX (United States, Spain | Futuro Media, PRX | Host/Reporter: Miguel Macias | Sound Engineers: Stephanie Lebow; Julia Caruso | Producers: Sophia Paliza-Carre, Marta Martinez, Andrea Lopez-Cruzado)

Replaying The Day through the Sewol Ferry Archives (Republic of Korea | KBS | Host/Reporter: Park DaeSik | Sound Engineer: Kang WooSeok | Producer: Lee Eunmi)

Weekend World (United States | VICE News Reports | Host/Reporter: Lynsey Addario | Sound Engineers: Corey Schreppel, Marion Lozano | Producers: Sayre Quevedo)

Best Multi-Part Audio Documentary or Series

Class Action (United States | Host/Reporter: Katie Phang | Sound Engineer/Producer: Lisa Gray | Producer: Kevin Huffman)

Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary (United States | LAist Studios | Host: Adolfo Guzman-Lopez | Sound Engineer: E. Scott Kelly | Producer(s): Natalie Chudnovsky, James Chow, Francisco Aviles Pino, Antonia Ceredijido, Leo G)

Heavyweight (United States | Spotify | Host: Jonathan Goldstein | Reporters/Producers: Stevie Lane, Kalila Holt, Mona Madgavkar)

Southlake (United States | NBC News | Hosts/Reporters: Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton | Sound Engineers: Bryson Barnes, Seth Samuel | Producers: Frannie Kelley, Reid Cherlin)

Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s (Canada | Spotify | Host: Connie Walker | Sound Engineers: Emma Munger, Catherine Anderson | Producers: Ellen Frankman, Max Green, Anya Schultz, Chantelle Bellrichard, Betty Ann Adam) (WINNER)

Best Music Documentary

Cesâria Évora (Portugal | Director/Producer: Ana Sofia Fonseca | Producer: Irina Calado)

Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues (United States | Apple TV+ | Director/Producer: Sacha Jenkins | Producers: Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Julie Anderson) (WINNER)

Moonage Daydream (United States | NEON | Director/Producer: Brett Morgen)

Nothing Compares (United Kingdom, Ireland | SHOWTIME Documentary Films | Director: Kathryn Ferguson | Producers: Eleanor Emptage, Michael Mallie)

You’re Watching Video Music Box (United States | Showtime | Director: Nasir ‘Nas’ Jones | Producer: Steve Rivo)

David L. Wolper Student Documentary Award

3 Promises (United Kingdom | National Film and Television School | Director/Producer: Mohamed Shalaby | Producer: Carolina Cordero)

Compton’s 22 (United States | The New Yorker, Stanford University | Director: Drew de Pinto | Producers: Azza Cohen, Susan Stryker, Victor Silverman)

Eagle Rest In Liangshan (United States, China | New York University | Director/Producer: Bohao Liu)

La Casa del Migrante (United States | Northwestern University | Director/Producers: Olivia Yarvis, Yaakov Gottlieb, Samuel Heller)

Requiem for a Whale (Israel | The Steve Tisch School Of Film and Television, Tel-Aviv University | Director/Producer: Ido Weisman) (WINNER)

Best Cinematography

All That Breathes (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe, HBO Documentary Films | Cinematographers: Ben Bernhard, Riju Das, Saumyananda Sahi)

Fire of Love (United States, Canada | National Geographic, NEON | Cinematographers: Maurice Krafft, Katia Krafft, Pablo Alvarez-Mesa) (WINNER)

Geographies of Solitude (Canada | Cinema Guild | Cinematographer: Jacquelyn Mills)

A House Made of Splinters (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine | Cinematographer: Simon Lereng Wilmont)

Octopus (Lebanon | Cinematographer: Karim Kassem)

Best Editing

All that Breathes (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe, HBO Documentary Films | Editor: Charlotte Munch Bengtsen) (WINNER)

Fire of Love (United States, Canada | National Geographic, NEON | Editors: Erin Casper, Jocelyne Chaput)

The Princess (United States | HBO Documentary Films/HBO Max | Editors: Daniel Lapira, Jinx Godfrey)

Sam Now (United State | Independent Lens | Editors: Jason Reid, Darren Lund)

Wildcat (United States | Amazon Studios | Editor: Melissa Lesh, Joshua Altman, David Zieff, Ben Gold)

Best Music Score

The Fire That Took Her (United States | MTV Documentary Films | Composer: Katy Jarzebowski)

Good Night Oppy (United States | Prime Video | Composer: Blake Neely)

Master of Light (United States | HBO Documentary Films/HBO Max | Composer: Gary Gunn)

The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons (United States | Composer: Ramachandra Borcar) (WINNER)

Wildcat (United States | Amazon Studios | Composer: Patrick Jonsson)

Best Writing

8 Stories About My Hearing Loss (Argentina, Uruguay | Writer: Charo Mato)

Eternal Spring (Canada | Lofty Sky Distribution, Sideways Film, VICE, Arte | Writer: Jason Loftus)

Fire of Love (United States, Canada | National Geographic, NEON | Writers: Sara Dosa, Erin Casper, Jocelyne Chaput, Shane Boris) (WINNER)

Last Flight Home (United States | MTV Documentary Films | Writer: Ondi Timoner)

No Simple Way Home (South Sudan, Kenya, South Africa | LBx Africa, STEPS, APO | Writer: Akuol de Mabior)

ABC News VideoSource Award Winner

Winner: Riotsville, U.S.A. (United States | Magnolia Pictures | Directors: Sierra Pettengill | Producers: Sara Archambault, Jamila Wignot)

Nominees

Downfall: The Case Against Boeing (United States | Netflix | Director/Producer: Rory Kennedy | Producers: Keven McAlester, Amanda Rohlke, Brian Grazer, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Mark Bailey, Rory Kennedy)

Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets (United States | MSNBC | Directors/Producers: Zack Canepari, Drea Cooper | Producers: Gary Kout, Myles Este, Molly O’Brien)

Love and the Constitution (United States | MSNBC | Director: Madeleine Carter | Producers: Molly O’Brien, Amanda Spain)

The Price of Conflict (Ukraine | Directors: Volodymyr Sydko | Producers: Polina Herman)

Pare Lorentz Award Winner

Winner: All that Breathes (India, United States, United Kingdom | Sideshow and Submarine Deluxe, HBO Documentary Films | Director/Producer: Shaunak Sen | Producers: Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer)

Honorable Mention: Nuisance Bear (Canada | The New Yorker | Directors/Producers: Jack Weisman, Gabriela Osio Vanden | Producers: Will N. Miller)

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Some of the best SZA songs sound like buzzed rants to yourself in the mirror—dissociative and confrontational, hitting truths a little too raw to handle sober. “Why can’t I stay alone just by myself? Wish I was comfortable just myself,” she lamented on CTRL opener “Supermodel,” torching a relationship but still unable to move on. On “Drew Barrymore”: “I get so lonely I forget what I’m worth.” Half a decade later, SZA’s still hooking up with exes she has no business entertaining and cringing at the aftermath, craving the self-sufficiency that would save her grief. The reputational damage lingers like a hangover: “My past can’t escape me/My pussy precedes me,” she sings on “Blind,” a dazzling statement piece from her new album SOS. Fuck! They hate to see a sexually liberated woman from New Jersey winning.

SZA is as real and stylistically electric as ever on “Blind,” musing over lush violins and the delicate guitars of a Sufjan Stevens song, which tiptoe like a ballerina en pointe. How long will vulnerability be rewarded with abandonment? Where is the haven for intense women to rest their weary minds? She rounds the same corners, unable to resist a man’s toxic antics or a good ’90s reference; she is humiliated for being and desiring too much. “It’s so embarrassing/All of the things I need living inside of me,” she sings. Cascading down vocal runs in her golden falsetto, SZA alchemizes beauty from turmoil, turning delusion and obliviousness into divine revelation.

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