David Handelman, a former print journalist who transitioned to TV writing and contributed to shows like Aaron Sorkin’s “Sports Night,” “The West Wing,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” and “The Newsroom,” has passed away at the age of 63.
In the disturbing body-horror film “The Substance,” directed by Coralie Fargeat, Demi Moore portrays Elisabeth Sparkle – a once prominent figure in the entertainment industry who is abruptly dismissed from her fitness TV show by a detestable studio executive, played by Dennis Quaid. Overwhelmed and disheartened, Sparkle finds herself irresistibly drawn to an innovative experimental drug that claims to unveil a younger and improved version of herself.
2020 saw Abhishek Banerjee, who gained popularity as Hathoda Tyagi in the series “Paatal Lok,” starring in two major commercial films, “Stree 2” and “Vedaa.” Unfortunately, these movies coincided at the box office during their releases. Among his roles, Abhishek’s portrayal of Jana, Vicky’s friend, stands out as one of the entertaining characters within the “Stree” franchise. Recently, he highlighted that audience love over positive critical reviews is more important to him, suggesting that he values the appreciation from viewers rather than critics. The actor from “Stree 2” expresses that producers assign roles based on whether or not audiences find his performances enjoyable.
In Matt Reeves’ movie “The Batman,” the villain Carmine Falcone was fatally shot by Edward Nashton (aka The Riddler) as part of his plan to expose corruption in Gotham City. However, we won’t say goodbye to this longtime Batman adversary just yet, as he will be appearing in the upcoming DC TV series “The Penguin” through flashbacks. Interestingly, John Turturro won’t be reprising his role as Carmine Falcone; instead, Mark Strong is stepping into the part. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc recently spoke with TopMob to explain why this significant role was recast.
As a die-hard action movie enthusiast, I can’t help but appreciate the ’90s as the golden age of action cinema. It was during this era that iconic films such as “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” “The Matrix,” and “The Fugitive” were born, setting new standards for the genre and leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.