Film review of “Red One” – Dwayne Johnson’s brontosaurus-sized presence hinders the lightheartedness of a Santa kidnapping comedy.

Film review of “Red One” – Dwayne Johnson’s brontosaurus-sized presence hinders the lightheartedness of a Santa kidnapping comedy.

“ This highly depressing and overly sentimental Christmas comedy, released in early November, stars Dwayne Johnson as Santa’s bodyguard on a mission to rescue him from kidnappers and save Christmas. Chris Evans co-stars as a charming professional thief named Jack O’Malley, whose tough exterior hides a heart of gold. Jack’s cynical outlook on life stems … Read more

Lucy Hale to Star in Upcoming Sci-Fi Thriller ‘White Mars’ – OutLoud! Culture

Lucy Hale to Star in Upcoming Sci-Fi Thriller ‘White Mars’ – OutLoud! Culture

Lucy Hale is confirmed to star as an Antarctic scientist in the upcoming science fiction thriller called White Mars, which will be directed by Martin Owen. Set in the remote Aquila Research Facility in Antarctica, White Mars follows microbiologist Sammie (played by Hale) as she battles to save her fellow crew members from a malevolent … Read more

Punk Rock Memories Captured in Images: Reflecting on the Second Coming

Punk Rock Memories Captured in Images: Reflecting on the Second Coming

“ Fans at a Damned gig, London, 1978 These photographs capture the essence of the punk and new wave music scenes in London, New York, and LA, taken by DB Burkeman during the years 1976 to 1982. At that time, Burkeman was a young school dropout grappling with substance abuse issues. Instead of developing the … Read more

Review of Season Two of “The Old Man” – Jeff Bridges’ CIA drama is too absurd to be worth watching | Television & radio

Review of Season Two of “The Old Man” – Jeff Bridges’ CIA drama is too absurd to be worth watching | Television & radio

There are cliffhangers – and then there is the end of the first season of The Old Man. After hours of car chases, gun fights and unlikely fisticuffs as the ex-CIA op Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) attempted to evade capture by the US authorities, having been in hiding since returning from Afghanistan in the late … Read more

Review of “Meet Me Next Christmas” – Netflix starts the season with a decent romantic comedy | Romantic movies

Review of “Meet Me Next Christmas” – Netflix starts the season with a decent romantic comedy | Romantic movies

Sneaking in just before the fleet of red Coca-Cola trucks comes barreling into town, it’s the arrival of Netflix’s made-for-pittance festive lineup, a holiday tradition that’s similarly bad for your teeth. In 2023, it was kicked off by the deceptively titled Best. Christmas. Ever!, a rotten nadir not just for the genre but for film … Read more

Review of “A Sudden Case of Christmas” – Danny DeVito opts for a safe approach in sentimental holiday film | Movie

Review of “A Sudden Case of Christmas” – Danny DeVito opts for a safe approach in sentimental holiday film | Movie

Abbie (Lucy DeVito) and Jacob (Wilmer Valderrama), well-meaning parents, are considering separating. After consulting their therapist, they decide to have grandad Lawrence (Danny DeVito) break the news to their 10-year-old daughter at his beautiful Dolomites resort. However, it becomes apparent to Lawrence that the daughter is already aware of the situation. He asks her if … Read more

Nicky Hopkins: The Legendary Pianist Featured on 250 Albums | Music

Nicky Hopkins: The Legendary Pianist Featured on 250 Albums | Music

Despite his success as a session musician, Hopkins struggled with his health throughout his life. His battle with Crohn’s disease and its complications took a toll on him physically and emotionally. However, his musical talent and passion never wavered. Hopkins continued to work with a wide range of artists, leaving an indelible mark on the … Read more

Demi Moore critiques the foundation of the US as ‘based on Puritans, religious fanatics, and criminals’ in Film industry.

Demi Moore critiques the foundation of the US as ‘based on Puritans, religious fanatics, and criminals’ in Film industry.

Demi Moore believes that the United States is founded on Puritans, religious extremists, and criminals, and she sees parallels between this history and the current political climate in the country. Moore made these comments at the French premiere of the film The Substance, a body-horror satire, at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. She spoke about … Read more

Review of “Herscht 07769” by László Krasznahorkai: Dark and Otherworldly Fiction

Review of “Herscht 07769” by László Krasznahorkai: Dark and Otherworldly Fiction

The modernists grappled with the contradictions of the society they belonged to. Europe, in their eyes, was a blend of the new and the old, the traditional and the progressive. Their art, too, reflected this duality – innovative and fresh, yet consumed by themes of decay and decline. In the English-speaking world, modernist literature eventually … Read more

Costa Rican Film Empowers Grandmothers with Two Children Who Were Unaware of Orgasms

Costa Rican Film Empowers Grandmothers with Two Children Who Were Unaware of Orgasms

“Women are always burning inside,” says Antonella Sudasassi Furniss, over video call from Costa Rica. So they were in her 2019 debut as a writer and director, The Awakening of the Ants, in which a mother maddened by patriarchal oppression lays waste to a birthday cake at a children’s party. ‘These things have to be … Read more