Movies

The movie titled “Borderlands” is currently showing in cinemas, but it’s unlikely to be there for much longer due to the negative reception it has received. Both audiences and critics have harshly criticized Eli Roth’s film, with many comparing it unfavorably to the video game movies made by Uwe Boll. However, one cast member who seems to have escaped consistent criticism, apart from Ariana Greenblatt, is Florian Munteanu. He plays the masked and brutal character Krieg, a well-known Vault Hunter from the video games that the movie is based on.

After hearing that Boy George and Culture Club are set for a biopic, there’s been a noteworthy acting suggestion. As of now, no one has been chosen to portray the ’80s music legend, but it’s been mentioned that Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner has shown interest in playing Boy George on the big screen before.

As a die-hard Star Trek fan, I must confess that memorizing all the intricate rules and regulations in this vast sci-fi universe can feel like an insurmountable task. For example, you might be familiar with the Prime Directive – the famous rule about non-interference with alien civilizations, often bent or broken by characters like Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner). But there are other crucial guidelines that are subtly woven into the narratives, often overlooked due to their infrequent use. One such directive is the Red Directive – while it may not be as widely recognized as the Prime Directive, its significance is undeniable.

Although the film version of “It Ends With Us” stays true to Colleen Hoover’s novel, every book-to-screen adaptation undergoes alterations. Regrettably, certain details from the book, such as Lily’s journals and her and Atal’s affection for “Finding Nemo,” had to be omitted in the movie. However, when I interviewed Justin Baldoni, the director of “It Ends With Us,” regarding its release on the 2024 film schedule, I was curious about any Easter eggs and he revealed a significant reference to the book’s fondness for the Pixar movie.

World War II expert John McManus, widely recognized as an authority on war matters, offered his insights on the authenticity of Steven Spielberg’s WWII blockbuster, Saving Private Ryan. McManus is a professor specializing in military history at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a significant portion of his 15 published works focus on World War II. His expertise lies particularly in D-Day and the landing on Omaha Beach, which was a pivotal event in the film.