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The NYT Strands puzzle for January 3, 2026, features a theme of newness and originality, with the spangram 'Break New Ground' running vertically. The puzzle involves linking letters in various directions to find words related to being inventive and fresh, providing a challenging and thematic word search experience.
Clint Eastwood criticizes Hollywood for over-reliance on sequels and franchises, advocating for more original films like classics such as 'Casablanca.'
George Lucas criticized the lack of originality in Hollywood, stating that studios rely heavily on sequels and reboots rather than new ideas. He expressed these views during a conversation at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, reflecting on how the film industry, including his own Star Wars franchise, has evolved. Lucas noted that the trend is prevalent in both movies and streaming, attributing it to the difficulty of selling unique concepts. Despite his detachment from Star Wars since selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, he remains vocal about the changes and challenges in modern filmmaking.
Gwyneth Paltrow criticized the superhero film genre for saturating the market and lacking originality, expressing her preference for smaller indie projects. Despite her own involvement in superhero movies, she believes that the industry's focus on big-budget flicks is impacting the quality of work. Paltrow, known for her roles in Marvel films, emphasized the artistic freedom and risk-taking in smaller-budget projects, echoing sentiments expressed by other industry figures. This adds to a growing chorus of voices, including Paul Dano, Martin Scorsese, and Jennifer Aniston, who have spoken out against the dominance of superhero movies in recent years.
The developers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma, revealed in an interview that they haven't had the chance to play FromSoftware's Elden Ring due to being occupied with their own game's development. Fujibayashi stated that even if they had the time, they wouldn't reuse ideas from other games. Aonuma emphasized the importance of originality and shared a moment when former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was surprised by a unique feature in a Zelda game. The developers' comments suggest that any similarities between the two games are likely coincidental.
"I'm a Virgo," a new TV series created by Boots Riley, is a refreshing return to originality for Amazon Prime Video. The show follows the story of 13-foot-tall Cootie, portrayed by Jharrel Jerome, as he navigates societal toxicity and a fast-moving love interest. The series is packed with metaphor and social critiques, exposing the callow core of assembly-line caped crusaders and revival content. "I'm a Virgo" is a triumph of imagination and ideology that puts American myth-making to a stress test.