As an analyst with years of experience navigating the volatile and unpredictable waters of the cryptocurrency market, I’ve seen trends come and go like the phases of the moon. And Polkadot ($DOT) has been no exception to this rule. After weeks of seeing-sawing between $4 and $5, it looks like $DOT might be ready for … Read more
In the upcoming HBO series titled “The Penguin“, Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) will encounter Cristin Milioti’s character, Sofia “The Hangman” Falcone. This series unfolds a week after the occurrences in “The Batman“, where crime boss Carmine Falcone was killed and half of Gotham City submerged underwater. With no clear leader among Gotham’s criminal network post-crisis, several contenders vie for control over the turbulent city. Among them is Sofia Falcone, freshly released from Arkham Asylum, who is Carmine’s own daughter.
There’s no doubt that film critics are important. Their reviews, from both reputable and not-so-reputable places, have become an important tool for audiences, a go-to resource that helps viewers discern which films are worth their time and money. Critical acclaim might convince people that they have to watch a movie, that it’s a must-see event. But on the flip side, negative critical reviews could bomb a movie at the box office. Even if a film is highly anticipated, negative reviews can convince viewers to wait until it’s available to stream or rent at home — or simply not see it at all.
Many Star Trek enthusiasts were overjoyed when the finale of “Star Trek: Picard” showcased a nearly full reunion of the Enterprise-D command staff from “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” including fan-favorite ship’s physician Beverly Crusher, played by Gates McFadden. Interestingly, McFadden faced the possibility of being written off after just one season in the 1987 series due to negative feedback from series writer Maurice Hurley regarding her performance. Despite this, McFadden was well-liked by her fellow cast members and Star Trek fans. As producer Rick Berman shared in “The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, and Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The Next 25 Years from The Next Generation to J. J. Abrams,” Hurley, who became head writer between seasons, used his position to persuade Gene Roddenberry to dismiss McFadden, eventually replacing her with actress Diana Muldaur, who had appeared in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” as Dr. Katherine Pulaski.
88-year-old Franca Bettoia, a renowned Italian actress who shared screen time with Vincent Price in the iconic 1964 sci-fi film “The Last Man on Earth“, has passed away in Rome. This information comes from her family, as reported by the Italian news agency Adnkronos.