Film

‘Whalefall’ movie review: a claustrophobic, sentimental survival thriller anchored by a starmaking turn

• A diver is trapped inside a sperm whale.
• Austin Abrams anchors the survival thriller.
• Jay’s fight to live is shaped by grief and family conflict.

Jay Gardiner, a trained diver grieving his father, is swallowed by a sperm whale while trying to recover his father’s body from the ocean floor. The film turns this high-concept predicament into a claustrophobic survival thriller, while tying Jay’s struggle to the unresolved tensions in their relationship. Austin…

Pressly defends Mom co-stars; ultra-processed food linked to brain changes

Jaime Pressly backs her former co-stars after Chuck Lorre’s comments, while a Canadian study links higher ultra-processed food intake with small areas of brain damage. A Mass Effect replay guide and claims about the PS6’s soaring component costs round out the bulletin.

7 Western Shows Where Every Episode Is a Masterpiece

• The article selects seven Western series praised for consistent quality.
• *The English* and *1883* are among the featured shows.
• *Deadwood* is recognised for its frontier drama and influence.

The article argues that a handful of Western television series stand out for maintaining exceptional quality across their episodes, as the genre has evolved from classic TV to modern dramas. It presents seven shows as examples of Westerns that engage audiences and have earned critical or viewer acclaim.…

‘Tombstone’ Changed Doc Holliday’s Actual Quote and Made Val Kilmer’s Scene Even Better

• *Tombstone* changed Doc Holliday’s reported words.
• Kilmer says, “You’re a daisy if you do.”
• The article says the shorter line makes the scene more effective.

The 1993 film *Tombstone* alters a line attributed to Doc Holliday during the 1881 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and the article argues the change made Val Kilmer’s scene more effective. In the film, Holliday responds to Frank McLaury with “You’re a daisy if you do,” a line…

Yeon Sang-ho thriller reaches 118 territories, premieres in Hawaii in November

• *Paradise Lost* has been sold to 118 territories.
• Its US premiere is set for Hawaii on 1 and 4 November.
• CJ ENM says sales revenue has surpassed the film’s net production budget.

Yeon Sang-ho’s psychological thriller *Paradise Lost* has been sold to 118 territories, and will make its US premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival on 1 and 4 November. The sales and festival screenings extend the film’s international reach after sold-out showings at Toronto and Busan, and CJ…

Resident Evil Director Is Already Thinking Sequels

• Zach Cregger has ideas for more Resident Evil films.
• The film is tracking for a $35 million to $50 million opening.
• Cregger plans to make The Flood next.

Zach Cregger says he has already come up with further ideas for his Resident Evil film series, despite initially seeing the adaptation as a one-off. The film takes a different approach from the games, following a medical courier trying to survive in a zombie-infested Raccoon City. A sequel…

Pau surge, NFL watches French unrest and Amazon defends Alexa

Pau and Harlequins opened their European campaigns with emphatic wins. The NFL is monitoring unrest ahead of a game near Paris, while Amazon says Alexa only processes speech after detecting its wake word.

8 Most Influential Fantasy Movies of All Time, Ranked

• The article ranks eight influential fantasy films.
• Pirates helped revive swashbuckling adventure on screen.
• Narnia and How to Train Your Dragon are praised for innovation.

The article ranks eight fantasy films for their influence on popular culture and cinema, arguing that the genre has evolved through distinctive worlds, technical innovation and lasting cultural impact. It highlights how individual films helped revive or reshape fantasy, inspire later works and create characters and stories that…

The Worst Sci-Fi Movie of the Decade Officially Surprises on Streaming Charts

• *War of the Worlds* has entered Peacock’s US top ten.
• The 2025 film has a 4% Rotten Tomatoes score.
• Spielberg’s *Disclosure Day* leads Peacock’s movie chart.

Rich Lee’s 2025 adaptation of H.G. Wells’s *War of the Worlds*, starring Ice Cube, has unexpectedly entered Peacock’s US streaming top ten. The chart appearance suggests that harsh reviews can still draw viewers through curiosity, even when a film is widely regarded as a major misfire. The film…