Movies

It appears that effectively subverting traditional superhero tropes has been challenging in contemporary cinema, primarily because we’re still in the golden age of these characters for a significant portion. Only when we gain some distance from the genre’s peak can we truly make fun of it. The 2010 film “Kick-Ass” by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, in this context, represents a unique moment in popular culture and superhero culture. It managed to strike a balance between parody and fulfillment of desires, offering both satire and a nod to the appeal of costumed heroes, making it an underrated gem that delivers as well as takes punches.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson gained recognition for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family, and lately, he reminisced about the late Matthew Perry during an episode of his podcast, Dinner’s On Me. This podcast episode, that included Friends star Lisa Kudrow, briefly discussed Perry. Ferguson shared a story from the early phase of his career, where he spoke about Perry’s natural kindness and appeal. He narrated an incident on set where Perry helped ease Ferguson’s nervousness during a stressful moment.

For the upcoming New Year, Maison Margiela (MM6) has introduced a collection of basic designs featuring bold graphics. This lineup is a celebratory nod to the Year of the Snake, as the number 6, which represents MM6, corresponds with the snake in the Chinese Zodiac calendar.

It’s not common that a rock band’s lead vocalist switches to becoming a renowned film composer, but Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have managed to do just that in the course of their careers. Initially recognized as part of Nine Inch Nails, since 2010 they’ve been composing music for numerous films, such as “The Social Network” and two highly anticipated films from 2024, namely “Challengers” and “Queer“. When asked about their recent work, Reznor openly shared his preference for creating film music.

David Harbour, famed for his role in “Stranger Things” and recently known for playing an unusual Santa Claus in “Violent Night,” is hinting at the reappearance of that character in a future film. With his latest hit animated TV series “Creature Commandos” garnering success, Harbour has spoken about the prospect of a sequel, and all signs point to positive developments.