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The film '28 Years Later' features a shocking ending with a group led by a character inspired by Jimmy Savile, symbolizing the misremembering of history and the reintroduction of evil into a seemingly compassionate environment, reflecting on themes of memory, perception, and the past's influence on the present.
The A24 rom-com 'Materialists' features a controversial ending where the protagonist chooses love over wealth, sparking online debates about gender roles, financial security, and societal values, with some viewers criticizing it as 'broke man propaganda' and others arguing it highlights the complexities of modern relationships and privilege.
The NJSIAA admits to an error in the controversial ending of the state Group 2 boys’ basketball semifinal game between Camden and Manasquan, but states that the rules do not allow for overturning the result. Manasquan's last-second shot was ruled invalid, despite video evidence showing it was released before the buzzer. The NJSIAA apologized to Manasquan but cited rules prohibiting protests based on officials' judgment. The Manasquan School District expressed frustration with the decision and vowed to pursue available appeals.
A bettor, Marco Piemonte, missed out on a potential $900,000 payday when a controversial non-call in the Knicks-Pistons game led to the Knicks' victory, costing him a significant win. Piemonte had placed a $90,000 bet on the Pistons moneyline and a $110,000 bet on the Pistons +14.5, with potential winnings of $1 million. The non-call on a crucial play in the game resulted in Piemonte only profiting $1,666.66, leaving him frustrated.
Director Lone Scherfig revisits the 2011 romance film "One Day," expressing no regrets about its controversial ending and discussing the casting process, the film's reception, and the upcoming Netflix adaptation. She reflects on the film's themes, the decision to kill off a main character, and the potential of the story's structure for a TV series, while also addressing the backlash against Anne Hathaway during the film's release.
The New York Knicks suffered a controversial loss to the Houston Rockets after a stunning foul call against Jalen Brunson in the closing seconds of the game, prompting even commentator Mike Breen to express disbelief. The call, which led to three free throws for the Rockets, was widely criticized and later admitted by the crew chief to be a mistake, causing uproar among fans and analysts.
LeBron James weighed in on the controversial ending to the Celtics-Pacers game, expressing frustration over a foul call that was overturned despite Jaylen Brown getting hit on the head. The Pacers went on to win the game, and James' comments brought attention to the incident, with all eyes now on the league's final report.
Director Sam Esmail explains the controversial ending of his film "Leave the World Behind," stating that he wanted to provoke conversation and divide audiences. The apocalyptic thriller, adapted from Rumaan Alam's novel, follows two families as they cohabit during a societal unraveling. The film's ambiguous conclusion, featuring a New York skyline in flames and a young girl watching Friends in a bunker, has left viewers divided. Esmail anticipated the polarizing reaction and aimed to spark discussion with the provocative ending.
Emanuel Miller's last-second shot carried TCU to an 84-83 victory over Georgetown in a Big East/Big 12 Battle game, despite controversy surrounding Miller stepping out of bounds before releasing the shot. Officials missed the out-of-bounds violation in real time and couldn't overturn the shot upon review. Georgetown's coach acknowledged missed opportunities throughout the game and suggested evaluating the rule regarding out-of-bounds calls. Miller scored 29 points for TCU, while Jayden Epps led Georgetown with 24 points.
The ending of the UFC Vegas 75 fight between Carlos Hernandez and Denys Bondar has caused controversy, as a last-second slam by Hernandez resulted in a clash of heads that knocked Bondar out. Referee Jerin Valel stopped the bout, but upon replay, the commission determined that the accidental clash of heads may have played a role in the finish, leading to a technical decision instead of a last-second KO. Hernandez won the unanimous decision, but the MMA world, including Hernandez himself, were unhappy with the commission's decision.
San Diego State advances to its first Final Four in program history after a controversial ending to their 57-56 win over Creighton in the NCAA Tournament. Officials ruled that the game was over after a tipped ball on Creighton's final heave down court, despite controversy over whether any time needed to be put on the clock. San Diego State faces FAU next weekend in Houston.