Movies

[This story contains some spoilers from Black Doves.]

The TV series “Blue Bloods” is set to conclude in 2024 according to the current schedule, and next week will mark the farewell for the beloved Reagan family on our screens. Although many fans are still processing this news, the cast of “Blue Bloods” said their final goodbyes during the summer while filming wrapped up. As they parted ways, they each took a few mementos home with them as keepsakes. For instance, Donnie Wahlberg collected quite a collection, securing some of Danny Reagan’s outfits and an amazing prop that I just can’t get over!

Christina Hall’s separation from her third husband Josh Hall has been anything but ordinary, given that she is preparing to premiere a new show, The Flip Off, featuring not one but both of her former husbands. The divorce drama between them has been quite eventful, with car thefts and other unexpected incidents, so it’s fair to say it’s been an “interesting” situation indeed. More recently, Christina has given updates on her tattoo removal process and dismissed rumors that she’d moved on with a new contractor.

It’s challenging for Jon M. Chu to bring a film version of Wicked to life without acknowledging the original Broadway stars, Idina Menzel (Elphaba) and Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), in some way. Many people who have watched the movie can attest that Menzel and Chenoweth appear in the third act, marking their departure from Shiz University and arrival in the Emerald City during the musical number “One Short Day.” However, our conversation with Chu revealed that his initial plans for Menzel and Chenowet evolved significantly as filming progressed.

In the gripping black-and-white period drama “Day of the Fight“, written and directed by Jack Huston, we witness the final chance at redemption for a struggling boxer, played brilliantly by Michael Pitt. As he mends broken relationships ahead of a title match that will determine the fate of those closest to him, this film offers a poignant, intensely personal take on familiar themes. The raw honesty, reconciliation, and unrelenting determination at its core make for an unforgettable feature debut. It serves as a reminder that, when faced with the chance to right past wrongs, we may not always be able to pick up the pieces, but we can acknowledge our mistakes and choose the right path when given the rare opportunity.