Ray Dalio

It requires boldness, to put it simply, for a director to remake a story previously adapted by Stanley Kubrick, as is the case with Florian Frerichs and his film “Traumnovelle”. This movie is based on the same 1926 novella that inspired Kubrick’s last film, “Eyes Wide Shut” from 1999. Unlike Kubrick, who often leaned towards coolness in his work, even when handling provocative subjects, Frerichs delivers a more faithful and erotic adaptation of the story. However, it’s challenging not to draw comparisons, which inevitably influence one’s perspective on this film premiering at the Oldenburg Film Festival.

In late August, news broke of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce, following numerous rumors. Since then, there have been whispers about their circle of acquaintances. One notable figure is Matt Damon, a long-time friend and collaborator of Affleck. Recently, there was an encounter between the two at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is now being reported that Damon has been attempting to reconcile Lopez and Affleck, with sources suggesting that Affleck has some strong opinions about this peace initiative.

In the first third of 1883’s premiere, you’ll see a burning wagon and a man burning down his house after losing his daughter and wife to smallpox. That sets the tone for the rest of the series about the ruthless origin story of the Dutton family finding the ranch that will eventually become the Yellowstone. Now, as a fan of the Yellowstone shows, I expect violence, brutality and devastation. However, when I watched 1883 for the first time, it hit differently than the rest of them in all those departments.

Ever since his initial roar echoed across screens back in 1954, I’ve been captivated by none other than Godzilla – the undisputed king of kaiju on our planet. The legendary Toho film spawned a universe, giving birth to an impressive 38 movies and countless unforgettable scenes where Godzilla clashed with formidable opponents who’ve also carved their own niche in pop culture history. A fresh fan-made video offers us another thrilling glimpse of the legendary monster squaring off against some of his most daunting adversaries, and let me tell you, it’s nothing short of breathtaking!

2021 saw me getting hooked on “Squid Game,” a Korean drama that quickly became a global sensation. In this series, a motley crew of struggling individuals find themselves participating in a deadly competition where life-threatening versions of childhood games are played out. The prize for the winner is enormous, but the losers face immediate elimination – making it clear that the risks involved are nothing short of astronomical. This grim depiction of capitalism presents a stark reality where people risk everything, even their lives, in a desperate pursuit of wealth, be it dollars or won as in this case.