Television has been featuring death since the 1950s, yet it doesn’t always make headlines. Whether an actor departs from a series or passes away, the storyline of their character must evolve. For many years, television shows have tackled death in diverse ways, not all favorable. Swapping an actor because a character is crucial to a show can lead to disastrous consequences, or it might go unnoticed by viewers – it’s always a risk.
Despite boasting titles like “The Rings of Power” and “The Boys” on Amazon Prime, the streaming service has scored a hit with a one-man show. Well, less of a man and more of a mountain with legs. Alan Ritchson plays the titular character in “Reacher,” proving why he was the right person to play Jack Reacher (and why Tom Cruise may have been the worst). However, before he shot to fame as the henchman-pummeling hero, he appeared in a few other franchises, one of which was the dystopian-set film series full of annoyingly attractive people — “The Hunger Games.”
Elizabeth Olsen, similar to many stars, appeared nude in films during her initial career stages, such as in “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011) and Spike Lee’s adaptation of “Oldboy” (2013). However, she has since solidified her career with roles like Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jane Banner in Taylor Sheridan’s 2017 mystery drama “Wind River,” and Christina in the 2023 film “His Three Daughters.” Despite this, it might seem that she would no longer consider nude scenes. However, she has stated openly that she remains open to such scenes, partly due to her admiration for Kate Winslet’s performance in the 1999 movie “Holy Smoke.
Autumn brings a drop in temperatures, leaves turning vibrant colors… and it seems that oversized cups of coffee have become a staple at Luke’s Diner during this season too.
As a devoted cinephile, let me share my excitement about “The Stimming Pool,” a unique cinematic experience that stands out among this year’s film festival offerings. This innovative production is labeled as a hybrid film, offering glimpses into a world shaped by autistic viewpoints and perceptions. The experimental masterpiece from a team of British filmmakers employs an “autistic camera,” a concept that creates a drifting form throughout the movie.