Movies

A portrait represents a fleeting instant in someone’s life. It is the process of condensing – capturing the intricacies and paradoxes of a person into a single, static depiction. Their past, their present, and their future are all encapsulated within it. Yet, a portrait can also serve as a medium for projection: an artistic platform to convey feelings or ideas. This sentiment was expressed by Champion Europe in an Instagram post, echoing the theme of the exhibition displayed in its entranceway.

Carrie Underwood faced criticism when she chose to sing “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s second inauguration ceremony on Monday. Known for avoiding politics in the past, Underwood had expressed negative sentiments towards Trump before, which left some of her fans taken aback and displeased by her decision. During her performance, the musical track accompanying her failed (as seen in the video below). After an uncomfortable minute of silence, she asked the crowd for help with the lyrics, then bravely continued to sing the song without any backing music. While Underwood’s unwavering professionalism was commended, some viewers took to social media to comment on her visibly strained performance.

Originally unveiled in 2018, the film “Upgrade” was penned and helmed by Leigh Whannell, with Logan Marshall-Green portraying the character Grey Trace, a technophobe who, despite residing in the technologically advanced year of 2046, experiences an attack that claims his wife’s life and leaves him paralyzed. A wealthy inventor subsequently proposes a remedy for Trace in the shape of an artificial intelligence implant named STEM, which promises to augment his body and enable him to exact retribution. However, one must ponder whether the billionaire and STEM are as they appear to be.

Last year in June, the first installment of “Horizon: An American Saga” hit the screens, with director, actor, and Hollywood legend [Name] having three more films lined up. However, unexpectedly, the release date for “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2,” initially set for August 16, 2024, has been pushed back to some point in 2025. Fortunately, as reported by Isabelle Fuhrman, fans likely won’t have to wait too much longer before they can dive back into the “Horizon” storyline…

As a gamer diving headfirst into an upcoming horror flick, I find myself stepping into the shoes of Ariel, a budding writer with a knack for uncovering intriguing tales. I receive an invitation to explore the secluded lair of pop icon Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich), who mysteriously vanished 30 years ago. With a story that could catapult me into the limelight, I can’t resist the offer.

Upon arrival, I’m met by Moretti’s adoring followers – a motley crew of sycophants and booze-fueled journalists. However, it quickly becomes evident that the enigmatic star has some dark schemes brewing for his latest opus – plans as twisted as the movie itself.