Movies

Following Jason Statham’s striking first screen appearance in Guy Ritchie’s 1998 black comedy crime film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” and his subsequent role in Ritchie’s 2000 crime film “Snatch,” the actor gained significant recognition with his starring role as the enigmatic criminal courier driver Frank Martin in the 2002 action film “The Transporter.” This role solidified Statham’s reputation for portraying characters that exude an innate aura of danger and intrigue.

Today, we’ll delve into the brief but impactful performances that leave an indelible mark, even when they only appear in one scene. These actors are the “one-scene sensations” who can captivate an audience and steal the show with just a moment on screen. Let’s explore their impressive repertoire.

As a dedicated fan, it’s been fifteen seasons of watching Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid on CBS’s Criminal Minds. But when the cast reunited for Criminal Minds: Evolution, available on Paramount+, Reid was noticeably absent. Now, I’m excited to learn that Gubler is returning to his old network, but not as Reid this time. He’ll star in a new project called Einstein, and while my heart leaps with anticipation, I can’t help but miss any hints about a potential return of Criminal Minds in the 2024 TV schedule or beyond.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Frank Grillo played Brock Rumlow, or Crossbones, but his future roles in the new DC Universe franchise as Rick Flag Sr. promise a more expansive part for him. Initially, Grillo will lend his voice to the character in the upcoming animated series “Creature Commandos,” set to premiere for Max subscribers in December. This will be followed by his live-action portrayal of Flag in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” film and “Peacemaker” Season 2. Gunn, who jointly runs DC Studios with Peter Safran, elaborated on the significance of Flag during the early phase of the DC Universe.

Starting September 24, 2024, “Penelope”, a new teen coming-of-age drama on Netflix, has quickly climbed its way into the Top 10 most-watched TV Shows in the U.S. This fantastical 8-episode series tells the story of Penelope (played by Megan Scott), a 16-year-old girl who is so passionate about nature that she decides to leave her family and live on her own in the wilderness. Although this show is primarily aimed at tweens and young teenagers, it seems that its idealistic and unrealistic portrayal may not be striking the intended chord with the audience.