Movies

In Silicon Valley, nothing seems as unremarkable as continued success, but a consistent stream of departures definitely turns heads.

Perfectly timed for Halloween, the LA Opera has prepared an extraordinary offering for both film and music enthusiasts: a screening of the seldom-seen 1931 Spanish-language Dracula, accompanied by a freshly composed score from two-time Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla.

Let’s delve deeper into the Season 2 finale of ‘The Rings of Power’, but beware, there are significant spoilers ahead! If you haven’t caught up on the latest episodes yet, you can stream them using an Amazon Prime membership.

In “The Outrun,” Saoirse Ronan delivers a captivating performance as a woman struggling with alcoholism who is trying to start anew on a secluded Scottish island. This film, adapted from Amy Liptrot’s 2016 bestselling memoir by the same name, sees Ronan re-living her own harrowing tale of addiction under the skillful direction of German director Nora Fingscheidt. The movie skillfully employs striking visuals and disquieting sound design to portray its story. As it moves back and forth through time, it paints a vivid picture of a harrowing descent into self-destruction and an emotionally taxing journey towards sobriety. However, the production design might lean slightly too heavily on dramatic elements at times.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that it seems we might first witness the release of the “Kickpuncher” movie ahead of the much-anticipated sequel to our beloved sitcom “Community.” Sadly, the script for the Community film is undergoing additional revisions, causing another setback. This project has been in a development limbo for quite some time now. Despite its progress being the most advanced it’s ever been, actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley from the series) has shared disappointing news about further delays.