Movies

For the 2024 TV season, the team behind Saturday Night Live has been striving to bring laughter as they celebrate the show’s historic 50th year. Chloe Fineman is among the talented cast members who have been putting in extra effort, particularly with her celebrity impersonations. One of her standout performances is her portrayal of pop star JoJo Siwa, which she recently showcased during a recent episode. Now, even Siwa has offered a suggestion for Fineman’s impersonation, and I think it could be worth considering.

The movie titled Maria, featuring the talented Angelina Jolie, offers a deep examination of the later years in the life of renowned opera singer Maria Callas. This film, directed by Pablo Larraín, is set to premiere on Netflix in December 2024. Following in the footsteps of previous films such as Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021), Maria represents the conclusion of Larraín’s trilogy, focusing on powerful 20th-century women.

A fresh perspective: It’s a bold statement, but I believe that in the crucial aspect of antagonist portrayal, the sequel to Gladiator outshines the original…

More modern hits such as “Deadpool” and “Logan” have demonstrated that superhero movies can continue to earn huge profits even with a mature R-rating. One of the initial Marvel superheroes to explore an adults-only MPAA rating was the vengeful and dark Punisher, who first appeared in 1989 played by Dolph Lundgren (“Rocky IV”) and then in 2004 by Thomas Jane (“HBO’s Hung”). As it happens, this film is marking its 20th anniversary. In a recent interview with MovieWeb, one of the co-stars from that movie, veteran actor Mark Collie who portrayed villain Harry Heck in “The Punisher”, spoke to us about their throwback action flick. Currently, Collie is promoting his new series “Landman” and also shared insights about potential future appearances of Heck within the MCU, as well as his thoughts on more recent adaptations of The Punisher.

The furniture brand LOEHR unveiled a new line called SPRAY Throw, designed in partnership with TEUBER KOHLHOFF. This collaboration adds to the Berlin-based textile studio’s continuous exploration of graffiti-style patterns within their collection.