Movies

When I chatted with Jeff Trammell during the week his show was set to premiere, he frequently employed the expression “similar yet distinct.” Essentially, seasoned Spider-Man story aficionados and viewers will find many familiar elements in the critically-lauded series. However, significant adjustments have been made that introduce fresh conflicts. For instance, Doctor Strange could appear in Episode 1 to battle an interdimensional monster, but he’ll insist he’s “not permitted to be here.” Pondering what such a revelation might imply for subsequent happenings?

Under the guidance of the same talented crew responsible for the original release of “Troll“, including director Roar Uthaug, writer Espen Aukan, and producers Espen Horn and Kristian Strand Sinkerud from Motion Blur, we have “Troll 2“. This sequel will reintroduce several characters from the first film, such as Ine Marie Wilmann as Nora Tidemann, Kim Falck as Andreas Isaksen, and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Kristoffer Holm (former captain turned major). Additionally, Sara Khorami and Anne Krigsvoll have been added to the cast. For more information about the plot, feel free to read the recently released synopsis for “Troll 2” below.

In the continuously growing and diverse BBC Cosmos, the latest addition is BB ASTRO. This line features a blend of clothing items, appealing to all genders, with an emphasis on functional outerwear designs that prioritize freedom of movement.

The Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, which is the first program using the late actor’s name outside of his nonprofit organization, has chosen Dr. Sarah “SK Kler for its initial fellowship. Out of over 60 candidates, Kler was personally selected. She will receive extensive education on delivering top-tier addiction treatment to a wide range of patients during the 2025/26 academic year. Her tenure officially starts on June 30.

At Sundance, the film titled “All That’s Left of You” follows the story of a single Palestinian family from 1948 up until today. This is director Dabis’ third time showcasing her work at the festival; her previous movies “Amreeka” and “May in the Summer” were also premiered there for the first time. The film offers a poignant and personal account of the impact that displacement has on families throughout generations, raising questions about how expulsion can lead to dehumanization and what kind of lives can be built amidst chronic displacement.

At Sundance, the movie “All That’s Left of You” tells the story of a Palestinian family from 1948 up until now. This is director Dabis’ third time at the festival; her previous movies were also first shown there. The film shares a heartfelt and personal story about how being forced to leave one’s home affects families over generations, making us wonder about how people can be treated inhumanely due to displacement and what kind of lives can still be made when one is constantly moving.