Movies

Narrowing down the top 20 movies from the past 25 years was no simple feat, given the vast array of films available. We’ve curated a list that showcases the finest gems, encompassing a wide range of genres such as heart-wrenching dramas, mind-blowing sci-fi adventures, hilarious comedies, and tense thrillers. This diverse collection promises to captivate millions of viewers. Some films are fresh off the press, revolutionizing and shaping cinema, while others have matured with time, gaining even more significance over the years.

Though many aspects of the independent movie are yet to be revealed, such as its plot, release date, and cast list, it is confirmed that David Jonsson will take on the lead role. Notably, Jonsson has recently appeared in “Alien: Romulus” and “Rye Lane.

Henry Winkler, who was initially chosen to direct the movie “Turner & Hooch” in 1988, but was let go a few weeks into filming due to Disney Studios boss Jeffrey Katzenberg’s concerns about Winkler struggling with filming the dog. Roger Spottiswoode, who took over, recalled that Katzenberg approached him because he wanted a more improvisational approach for Hanks and the dog. When Spottiswoode proposed using five cameras to capture their improvisation, he was given the job. Winkler subtly hinted at conflicts with Tom Hanks during an interview by saying, “Let’s just say I got along better with Hooch than I did with Turner.” However, Winkler later clarified that there were no hard feelings between him and Hanks. Additionally, Spottiswoode recalled Katzenberg suggesting they recast Mare Winningham’s character, the vet in the movie, but Hanks advocated for her; ultimately, Katzenberg agreed.

Jackson values black ownership deeply, and this sentiment has been shared by artists in the gamma circle, such as Usher. After being dropped by RCA Records, Usher joined gamma and later headlined the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever in 2024. This principle of empowering black artists has also been applied to business ventures beyond music, like a cosmetics brand called Sexyy Red (“Sexyy Boss”) and a jewelry line by Snoop Dogg named “Love Child”.

Gascón, who made history by becoming the first openly trans actress to be nominated for a best actress award, found herself at the heart of a heated debate this past week when old social media posts she had made about the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and Islam in her home country of Spain were brought to light by some users on (formerly) Twitter.