In December 2016, not long after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president for the first time, the European Film Awards began with a skit reminiscent of Saturday Night Live. Agnieszka Holland, positioned behind a fake Oval Office desk and surrounded by guards brandishing machine guns, impersonated the president.
Recently, it’s been reported that Liam Payne, the ex-member of One Direction, passed away tragically in an accident. A touching and meaningful funeral service was held for him, with a close friend describing it as both beautiful and comforting during this difficult farewell.
Netflix has expanded its collection of Christmas movies further with “The Merry Gentlemen,” a film that debuted at the top of global movie charts. Starring Hilarie Burton and Britt Robertson, who are known for their roles in “One Tree Hill” and “Freaky Friday” respectively, this festive flick is certainly not one to miss if you’ve been keeping up with Netflix’s weekly dose of Christmas cheer this year. Following the success of “Hot Frosty,” “The Merry Gentlemen” can be considered another delightful holiday offering – but with a twist! This time around, the story revolves around a group of individuals trying to save a bar from closure by transforming it into a strip club. So, if you’ve got the kids gathered around the tree, this one’s for them too!
It appears Timothée Chalamet’s dedicated efforts to embody Bob Dylan during the filming of A Complete Unknown have proven fruitful. Recent reports suggest that the actor deeply committed himself to the role, and with the movie’s initial press screenings underway, buzz is circulating on social media. It seems Chalamet might be in line for his second Oscar nomination.
Among the many charming, memorable characters in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” universe, Rubeus Hagrid, a kind-hearted half-giant, stands out as one of the finest. Portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane, who passed away in 2022, Hagrid is often referred to simply by his surname. Hagrid plays a crucial role in Harry Potter’s (Danie Radcliffe) life from the very start. After Harry’s parents are tragically killed by Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), as an infant, Hagrid retrieves Harry from the remains of the Potter house and safeguards him; when Harry turns eleven and is unaware of his magical lineage, it’s Hagrid who disrupts the Dursleys, Harry’s Muggle family, to inform him that he’ll be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.