Discussions about John Mulaney hosting a talk show surfaced in October 2024, after the acclaimed release of his Netflix limited series titled “Everybody’s in L.A.” earlier that year. Mulaney was so thrilled about launching his own talk show that he allegedly declined the opportunity to host the 97th Academy Awards, opting instead to concentrate on this project.
Back in January 2024, my old movie, titled so humorously, made its first appearance at Sundance. It was quickly acquired by Amazon for distribution. Upon its release on Amazon Prime Video, the film skyrocketed to the top spot in the U.S. within no time. Now, it’s back up the ranks, and deservedly so: As of now, My Old Ass boasts a 90% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 89%.
In mere two short TV seasons, the small-screen adaptation of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s one-woman play titled “Fleabag” has earned its place among the most cherished dark comedies on television, and it is simple to comprehend why. Penned and acted by Waller-Bridge herself, this series follows a woman named Fleabag, who can only be characterized as an utter disaster, as she navigates through her tumultuous life. This includes coping with the death of her friend Boo (portrayed in flashbacks by Jenny Rainsford), managing her sometimes exasperating family consisting of her father (Bill Paterson), godmother-turned-stepmother (Olivia Colman), and sister Claire (Sian Clifford), and seeking love, initially with her doomed boyfriend Harry (Hugh Skinner) and later with a priest (Andrew Scott). Furthermore, it is extremely funny.
Geum-ja, a mother filled with love, joins the games as a means to clear her son Park Yong-sik’s (Yang Dong-geun) debts, unaware that he too is participating under the alias Player 007. Swiftly, she transforms into more than just a mother figure for Yong-sik. She opens her heart to Cho Hyun-ju (Park Sung-hoon), understanding and accepting Player 120 as transgender, even though she may not fully grasp the concept. Moreover, she takes on a protective role towards Player 222, Jun-hee (Jo Yori), who is expecting a child, keeping a watchful eye over her throughout the games.
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