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Marty Supreme is a visually vibrant and eclectic film about a working-class ping-pong prodigy, praised for its style and performances but personally disliked for its characters and storytelling, highlighting themes of class struggle and obsession.
The film 'Jay Kelly' starring George Clooney is a glossy, superficial tribute to the wealthy elite, highlighting the emptiness of Hollywood glamour and the lack of genuine stakes or conflict, with critics questioning its depth and the portrayal of privilege.
HBO's "The White Lotus" season 3 has added a star-studded cast including Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood, with filming set to begin in Thailand. The show's creator, Mike White, has described the upcoming season as a "supersized" version that will explore themes of death in Eastern religion. The series is expected to further boost tourism in Thailand and has been eagerly anticipated by fans since its renewal in late 2022.
Ayo Edebiri, star of The Bear, has been winning awards and capturing Irish hearts with shoutouts to Ireland in her speeches and interviews, despite being born in Boston. Her connection to Ireland emerged during awards season last year, leading to speculation about her Irish heritage. The comedian's success has fueled the running joke, with Irish social media users claiming her as their own. As she continues to gain recognition, it's likely that she'll keep acknowledging her "Irish family" in future award ceremonies.
Max has decided not to move forward with a third season of the comedy-drama Julia, inspired by the life of Julia Child. The show's cancellation comes after the release of its Season 2 finale and features a cast led by Sarah Lancashire. The decision leaves the cast members, including David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth, available for other opportunities. The series, which explores an evolving time in American history through the lens of Julia Child's life, was produced by Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Writer-director Cord Jefferson expresses his gratitude for the acclaim received by his directorial debut, American Fiction. The film, based on Percival Everett's novel Erasure, features a stellar ensemble cast including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown. Jefferson shares his emotional journey and the personal significance of the project, which has garnered awards and praise. He emphasizes the importance of creating fully realized characters and hopes the film reminds people that individuals are more than the labels society places on them. American Fiction is set for release on December 15, 2023.
"The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, takes place in a 1970s boarding school during Christmas break. Giamatti plays a curmudgeonly instructor overseeing a group of students who couldn't go home for the holidays. The film explores the dynamics between the instructor and the remaining students, as well as their personal journeys and connections. With sharp comedy, emotional finesse, and strong performances, "The Holdovers" offers a pungent and engaging portrayal of these characters' lives during the festive season.
"The Holdovers" is a heartwarming comedy-drama set in a New England prep school during the winter break of 1970. Anchored by Paul Giamatti's crotchety instructor character, the film explores the need for gentleness with others and ourselves. As the story unfolds, the central trio of characters form a makeshift family and learn to cope with their own personal struggles. Directed by Alexander Payne, the film delves into themes of mental health, trauma, privilege, and entitlement, offering a nuanced and timely narrative. "The Holdovers" opens in theaters on October 27.
From action-packed films like The Equaliser 3 and Saw X to biopics like Cassandro, September offers a diverse range of movies to watch. Other notable releases include the comedy drama Dumb Money, the long-awaited My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and the musical comedy The Inventor. Whether you're in the mood for action, biopics, or comedy, there's something for everyone this month.
Sony Pictures has released the trailer for Dumb Money, a comedy-drama directed by Craig Gillespie that tells the story behind the Reddit-fueled rise of GameStop. Paul Dano leads an ensemble cast, playing Keith Gill, who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the flailing GameStop stock and posting about it. The movie hits theaters on September 22.
The Bear's second season on FX is lighter and more frequently funny than the first, while still exploring the same conflicts and themes. The show follows chefs Carmy and Sydney as they transform an Italian beef sandwich shop into a fine dining establishment, with the help of a colorful cast of characters. The season balances drama and comedy more evenly, and expands on the characters' personal lives outside of the restaurant. The Bear remains a potent and nerve-racking show, but with a slightly lighter tone.
David Duchovny directs and stars in "Bucky F*cking Dent," a comedy-drama based on his 2016 novel about a dying Red Sox fan comforted by his son and friends who make up stories about imaginary victories. The film features caustic, irreverent humor and amusing banter between the father and son, but struggles with its tone in some scenes. Overall, it works better as black comedy than drama, with Duchovny and Logan Marshall-Green trading funny quips and insults like a seasoned vaudeville comedy team.
Hulu has added a variety of movies to its streaming library this June, including sci-fi adventure Rubikon, horror-thriller Jagged Mind, biographical drama Chevalier, sci-fi/horror film Infinity Pool, coming-of-age comedy-drama Wildflower, horror gem Barbarian, action-comedy Guns Akimbo, horror-thriller Burial, and sci-fi comedy-drama Linoleum. Fans of Dune can also watch Timothée Chalamet's performance as Paul Atreides on Arrakis.
Netflix's "Beef" has resonated with Asian Americans for its authentic portrayal of the Korean American church experience. The show features a predominantly Asian American cast and centers several storylines around a Korean American church in Orange County, California. Experts note that the church serves not only as a theological space but also a valuable communal network, particularly for immigrants and the second generation navigating life in the U.S. The show depicts the duality of how the church is portrayed as both sacred refuge and a means to an immoral end.
Ali Wong stars in Netflix's new comedy-drama "Beef," playing a wealthy entrepreneur seeking revenge after a road-rage incident in upscale Los Angeles. Despite her forced Zen style, she struggles to keep up with the fast-paced demands of her life.