Kick off a fresh new week with us! First, let’s catch up on some Bollywood headlines from last week. An unauthorized fan invaded the set of Salman Khan and made a threat to call Lawrence Bishnoi. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone graced her first public event since delivery at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert. Keep reading!
In 2006, when Daniel Craig stepped into James Bond’s famous tuxedo for Casino Royale, he breathed new life into the character with a raw physicality and deep emotional layers that were distinct from previous portrayals of the womanizer. His performance was widely praised, but playing 007 came at a cost to the leading man. Over the course of 15 years as Bond, Craig took on very few roles outside of the iconic character. Now, he’s explaining why his filmography didn’t grow much during this period, and it all makes perfect sense.
As a dedicated viewer, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness as I bid farewell to one of my all-time favorite shows, CBS’ Blue Bloods. For years, it’s been a staple in my weekly viewing routine, consistently ranking among the most-watched scripted series on TV. But alas, like many other shows, its 14-season run is coming to an end this year, with its final episode set to premiere in the 2024 TV lineup.
The six-episode series titled “The Sticky“, currently streaming on Prime Video and starring Margo Martindale, is a fictionalized account inspired by the real-life Canadian Maple Syrup Heist scandal. A tale that seems too unbelievable to be true, the heist took place between 2011 and 2012, resulting in an astonishing C$18.1 million (USD 12.7 million) being pilfered from a warehouse in Quebec. Chris Diamantopoulos, recognized for his roles in shows like “Silicon Valley,” “Mrs. Davis,” and “The Boys in the Boat,” among many others, recently shared insights about his role in the series as well as the actor initially considered for his character, Mike Byrne, with MovieWeb.
Over the last decade, the role of comedy in cinema has noticeably diminished, with fewer comedies being shown in theaters compared to earlier times. Instead of comedies, we now see more superhero movies and franchises taking center stage at the box office. In the early 2000s, romantic comedies and outrageous humor films ruled the theatrical landscape; however, today, comedy often finds its home on streaming services or serves as a secondary element in other genres of films.