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Film Review – ‘Catherine Called Birdy’ is a Spirited and Fun Look at a 13th-Century Story from Lena Dunham

The late 13th century isn’t a time known for individualism and free-thinking personalities, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t exist. Whether or not they did live then, it’s a creative way to look back at a long-gone era with far too many aspects reminiscent in today’s patriarchal society. The 1994 novel Catherine Called Birdy by…

James Bond Franchise Producers Understand Why Idris Elba Would Turn Down the 007 Role

The James Bond film franchise’s main producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have responded to Idris Elba’s recent statement that he can’t imagine himself portraying the iconic character. The producing duo  stated during a recent interview with Variety that they understand that the Emmy Award-nominated actor is hesitant about committing to the series for…

Toronto International Film Festival Review – ‘My Policeman’ Weaves Together Overlapping Love Stories

Not every love story gets a happy ending. The more passionate the romance, the more tragic its evolution and eventual dissolution may be. There are also people who get together and stay together yet never feel the passion they read about in books or see in movies but accept that not every marriage or partnership…

TV Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a Visually Magnificent, Character-Driven Prequel Series

Some of the most engaging, satisfying origin stories are those that showcase how history often repeats itself in cycles, especially when they mirror conflicts involving the same or similar locations, people and conflicts. Amazon Studios proves that idea with its stunning eight-episode first season of a five season production commitment for its new prequel television…

Exclusive Interview: Donald Elise Watkins, RJ Cyler, and Sebastian Chacon on the Genre-Bending ‘Emergency’

In the film Emergency, which made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, three friends, Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins), Sean (RJ Cyler), and Carlos (Sebastian Chacon), set out to complete a legendary tour of their college party scene. Their night is thrown into chaos when they find a white girl passed out on…

Prime Video to End John Krasinski-Led Series Jack Ryan with Season 4

The upcoming fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan will be its last, as Prime Video has decided not to renew the drama, which stars John Krasinski in the titular role, for Season 5. However, the streaming service is considering expanding the universe of the hit action show with a potential spinoff series headlined by Michael…

Film Review – ‘I Want You Back’ is a Completely Enjoyable Breakup Romantic Comedy

No one is in a great place after a breakup. It’s not a recommended time to make big life decisions, especially since circumstances will surely have changed that it hardly seems like the ideal moment to try something new. Relying on friends for support can be helpful and absolutely crucial, but it’s rare to find…

Being the Ricardos : Q&A with Director Aaron Sorkin, Actors Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda and Alia Shawkat

No matter what political challenges the U.S. has faced throughout its history, many of its citizens have turned to the entertainment industry to seek refuge in the professional and personal lives of Hollywood’s most elite performers. However, Americans’ reliance on, and the way they access, the latest news about their favorite actors and musicians has…

WarnerMedia Removing HBO Subscriptions From Amazon Prime Channels

HBO is set to to lose approximately five million of its subscribers through Prime Video’s channels platform today, as Amazon is canceling all of the premium cable network’s subscriptions. HBO’s loss of subscribers comes after its parent company, WarnerMedia, left its channels service, which allows Prime users to subscribe to streaming services via Amazon, according…

Exclusive Interview: Actor Pierce Brosnan and Filmmaker Kay Cannon Talk About the Feminist Modern-Day Reimagining of Cinderella

Adapting to the ever-changing times of modern society can be a challenging, but equally rewarding, process for anyone, especially those people who are steadfast in their traditional views. Golden Globe Award-nominated actor, Pierce Brosnan is giving a vulnerable, heartfelt performance as a conservative king whose family encourages him to change the way he rules his…