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In Hollywood, hardly anyone works as tirelessly as Clint Eastwood. Known for his roles in Westerns, this multi-talented individual has starred in more than 60 films and taken on the role of director for countless others. The 2000s were a particularly productive period for Eastwood, during which he directed nine movies and appeared in four that he also produced or directed. Now, he feels at ease, only taking on roles in movies that he himself produces or directs.

At Altman Siegel, a solo exhibition by Troy Lamarr Chew II, a Los Angeles artist renowned for his realistic paintings, is currently being displayed and will continue until December 21, 2024. In this second collaboration with the gallery, Chew challenges Eurocentric traditions of excluding Black people through striking works that embody an iridescent invisibility.

1953 saw the world debut of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist work, “Waiting for Godot” at Paris’ Théâtre de Babylone. After about 40 minutes into the first act, the curtain fell as audience members whistled and jeered disapprovingly. Although critics found the play acceptable, it struggled to sell tickets in advance for its American debut tour three years later in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, leading to a relocation to Miami’s Coconut Grove Playhouse for a two-week run featuring Bert Lahr and Tom Ewell. Marketed as “the laugh sensation of two continents,” it left vacationers puzzled and labeled as a play where nothing happens. The response was so anticipated that taxi drivers waited outside the theater for early leavers. Unsurprisingly, the New York engagement was subsequently scrapped.

The fourth season debut of Outer Banks made a comeback on the streaming rankings, yet due to just half a season being available, it significantly underperformed compared to its previous premiere.

In the vast array of films produced annually, creators must think outside the box to deliver an unanticipated finale to captivate audiences. Some Bollywood productions are crafted so artfully that, despite predictable plots, their surprising conclusions leave viewers spellbound. Here are a few Netflix movies with shocking endings you shouldn’t miss.