Movies

The era of remakes, sequels, and spin-offs continues unabated, and the latest offering in the horror genre is none other than Speak No Evil. Headlined by powerhouse actor James McAvoy and produced by Blumhouse, Speak No Evil is the American adaptation of the Danish psychological horror film that was released just two years ago. The original movie centers around a reserved Danish family who decide to visit a more outgoing Dutch family they met on vacation. As their stay unfolds, the Danish family encounters behavior from the Dutch family that can only be described as overly friendly, which gradually becomes unsettling and increasingly concerning as their visit progresses.

FX’s hit series, “The Bear,” was poised to create another stir at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, following its triumph in the same category last year. With an impressive 76th Primetime Emmys tally, it had earned more nominations than any other comedy series in a single year. The show secured three out of four acting awards in the comedy category, with Ebon Moss-Bachrach taking home Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Liza Colón-Zayas winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and Jeremy Allen White being crowned Best Actor in a Comedy Series. However, it fell short in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category to Jean Smart of “Hacks,” who claimed her sixth Emmy win in this category. Additionally, “The Bear” lost the Best Comedy Series award to “Hacks.

The historical drama series “Shogun,” produced by FX, has dominated the Emmys with a powerful presence, winning 18 out of more than 20 nominations. It clinched the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Frederick E.O. Toye), Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Anna Sawai), and Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Hiroyuki Sanada). Furthermore, it garnered 14 Creative Arts Emmy awards, the details of which are provided below: [link to full list]

At the culmination of the 2024 Emmy Awards, Baby Reindeer’s creator, Richard Gadd, delivered a sharp message to the executives in the television industry during his closing remarks.

2024 Emmy Awards saw Hiroyuki Sanada being honored as the Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series. This marks a significant milestone, making him the first Japanese actor and the second Asian actor overall, to claim this title in the Emmys’ illustrious history.