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A series of moderately funny black comedies have paved the way for Opus. Movies like Triangle of Sadness, The Menu, and most recently, Blink Twice have tackled themes such as the wealthy elite, the absurdities of high-end dining culture, and the protection of powerful men, respectively. However, these films often fall short in their execution, coming across as more self-righteous than insightful, and failing to effectively convey their messages. The debut film by Green, a social satire about journalism and celebrity culture, has left me with the impression that this genre is doomed. Despite strong performances from Edebiri and Malkovich, Opus struggles to take flight. It mostly drifts along, relying on heavy-handed expository dialogues to drive the story, and seldom lives up to the terror it promises in its setting.

This compilation wouldn’t be whole without the remarkable Peter Sellers, who delivered three stellar performances in “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” In this film, Sellers portrayed the shrewd Captain Mandrake, the clumsy U.S. President, and the wildly eccentric Dr. Strangelove. Unfortunately, Sellers was meant to play the role of Major Kong as well, but he sustained an injury on set, resulting in Slim Pickens taking over the part instead.

To begin with, I’d like to clarify that Shawn Ryan’s espionage series isn’t the worst out there. In fact, as we speak, it holds the second position. The question might arise about what took its place at the top. The answer is WWE Monday Night Raw, which has climbed to the number one spot on the streaming service. This shift happened because of a deal between the streaming service and the wrestling organization that made Monday Night Raw available for live streaming earlier this month. It’s impressive that Raw holds the top position, but it had an edge due to its early availability on the platform.

This season, I’m part of the loyal fanbase that’s been following NCIS for 22 seasons, and I must say, there have been quite a few changes in the cast. Specifically, Gary Cole steps into the role of Alden Parker as our team leader, while Rocky Carroll continues to bring Leon Vance, the NCIS director, to life on screen. Among the special agents, we’ve got Timothy McGee (played by Sean Murray), Nick Torres (portrayed by Wilmer Valderrama), and Jessica Knight (brought to life by Katrina Law). Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover round out the team as Dr. Jimmy Palmer and forensic specialist Kasie Hines, respectively.

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