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When Dune: Prophecy debuts on HBO, it seems that not even the formidable strength of the sandworm can bear the overburdened and superfluous nature of this sequel. After the success of Dune: Part Two, it’s a tough act to follow for any film, even the next installment in the Dune franchise. Having Dune: Prophecy slated as the next release feels like an injustice to both the series and its fans, particularly considering the chilly reception towards TV spin-offs from Marvel and Star Wars. Not every story needs to be part of an extended universe, and in the case of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series, it seems entirely unnecessary given his focused approach to adaptation.

Enthusiasts of true crime, here’s an update for you. One of the leading authorities in the field of serial killers and criminal profiling, David Wilson, has emerged as a valuable resource to assess the portrayal of serial killers in films and television shows. Known for his academic works such as “Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder: A Student Textbook ” and “Images of Incarceration: Representations of Prison in Film and Television Drama“, Wilson’s insights are highly sought after.

The follow-up to “Joker: Folie à Deux” has underperformed at the box office, scoring an unusually poor D on CinemaScore. This new rating makes it the lowest-rated comic book film ever, surpassing the previous record holder, 2015’s “Fantastic Four,” which received a “C-.” Interestingly, the 2019 predecessor of “Folie à Deux,” titled simply “Joker,” had managed a higher grade with a “B+.

It’s fair to point out that not many directors can boast a career as diverse as Francis Ford Coppola’s. Following his graduation from a renowned film school at the University of Southern California, he rose to fame with the Godfather trilogy, The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now – a series of films in the 1970s that are arguably unmatched by any other director. Although he encountered financial troubles in the subsequent decade and his career took a dip as a result, Coppola’s name still carries enough weight to garner interest from audiences.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt, a dynamic duo on screen, have consistently gifted us with their captivating performances and unparalleled camaraderie for more than two decades. Starting from the 2001 film “Ocean’s Eleven,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, these two charismatic actors have combined their talents to bring Danny and Rusty to life in a heist comedy. The pairing of Clooney’s self-assuredness and Pitt’s wit resulted in a harmonious blend that has delighted moviegoers everywhere.