Movies

As a devoted Stephen King fan this year, I joined countless others globally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Carrie,” undoubtedly the first novel he had published. However, fellow Constant Readers will recognize that it wasn’t his debut work in the publishing world. That honor goes to “I Was A Teenage Grave Robber,” a story written by King during high school and published in a 1965 issue of Comics Review – a magazine that now holds significant importance in literary history. Interestingly, this short story has an amusing connection to the upcoming adaptation of “Salem’s Lot.

Comic book giants Marvel and DC rule the roost in the world of comics. They’ve given us some of the most enduring and beloved superheroes globally, such as Batman and Superman from DC, or Spider-Man and Captain America from Marvel. Since the start of the 21st century, their live-action versions have reigned supreme at the box office and, whether for good or ill, reshaped the film industry.

Actor Timothée Chalamet is stepping into the sports arena with Josh Safdie’s table tennis film titled “Marty Supreme”. Filming for this project started at the end of September. In this movie, Chalamet will portray Marty Reisman, a character inspired by the late table tennis champion of the same name. Following Josh Safdie’s signature style, the transformation of Chalamet into Marty Reisman is expected to be so dramatic that he will barely resemble himself in the role, much like Adam Sandler did in “Uncut Gems”.

During the reunion of the cast from “Veep” on Sunday evening, viewers watching the live table reading event were cautioned, “No animals were harmed in the creation of this production.

Spoilers ahead for Episode 2 of 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5, called “Trainwrecks.”