Previously, I’d visited Universal Orlando during Mardi Gras, but in essence, this year’s experience was my inaugural immersion into the event’s true spirit. It surpassed all expectations. The aspects that make theme parks appealing – the food, the live shows – were elevated beyond belief.
As a passionate cinephile, I can’t help but be drawn into the gritty world of “Bring Them Down,” a film that stirs up memories of Joel and Ethan Coen’s most chilling crime thrillers. While it shares some similarities with Martin McDonagh’s work, this movie is noticeably darker and devoid of the sentimentality found even in his grittiest productions.
The movie is helmed by director James Ashcroft (of “Coming Home in the Dark”) and jointly penned by Eli Kent and Ashcroft himself, with inspiration drawn from a short story by Owen Marshall. From what I’ve seen in the trailer, it seems to carry an eerie vibe reminiscent of Stephen King. Notably, it garnered a couple of accolades at Fantastic Fest last September; James Ashcroft took home the Best Director award and Rush bagged the Best Actor prize. Here is the official summary of the storyline:
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The Amazon Prime Video series based on Robert Kirkman’s Image Comics collaboration with Corey Walker and Ryan Ottley effectively combines traditional superhero themes with a grittier, deconstructive approach, much like “The Boys” yet maintaining the warmth of “Spider-Man.” It skillfully incorporates the quirky aspects typical of superhero comics, with every DC or Marvel character having an “Invincible” counterpart. However, it treats its character development with great sincerity. The action sequences are thrilling, the voice talent is top-notch, and each episode leaves you eager for more. In the first six episodes of the eight-episode season, Season 3 delivers even more of this engaging blend, although the overall narrative arc isn’t as apparent as in the previous seasons. Despite this, you’ll still find yourself excited to see where the story leads next.
In the eighth episode of “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage,” titled “Diet Crap,” the usually harmonious union between Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan) and Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment) faces significant challenges. Despite seven episodes filled with minor squabbles and heated arguments, they managed to reconcile by episode’s end. However, this time around, their marital strife escalates as they argue about finances and careers, leaving no indication that a resolution is imminent.