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VisionQuest review – Marvel’s latest TV show feels like it could have been made by a computer

  • Paul Bettany returns as Vision in a selfhood-focused Marvel series.
  • The show experiments with form but is crowded with lore and action.
  • The review says *WandaVision* is essential preparation.

In *VisionQuest*, Paul Bettany returns as the synthezoid Vision, whose search for a sense of self explores what it means to be human. The review finds the series visually striking and formally experimental, but says its ambitions are weighed down by action, dense lore and long stretches of…

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‘Slow Horses’ Star Reacts to Episode 5’s Most Harrowing Moment: “You’re in a Horror Film”

  • Jim’s story ends in a brutal twist before the episode’s opening credits.
  • Kyle Soller says the final confrontation feels like a horror film.
  • Jim and Jane’s bond adds complexity to the assassin storyline.

In “Sayonara”, the fifth episode of *Slow Horses* Season 6, assassin Jim meets a brutal end before the opening credits, shifting the story as the series heads towards its finale. Actor Kyle Soller says Jim’s final confrontation with River and Sid feels like being in a horror film,…

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The Negative Melted, the Legend Didn’t: Inside the Resurrection of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari’s Storied Indian Epic ‘Pakeezah’

  • “Pakeezah” returns in a new 4K restoration.
  • The production spanned years of disruption and hardship.
  • Meena Kumari died weeks after its 1972 release.

Film Heritage Foundation’s 4K restoration of Kamal Amrohi’s “Pakeezah” is returning the 1972 Indian epic to audiences, with premieres in Lyon and London. The film’s revival brings renewed attention to Meena Kumari’s performance and the years of personal and financial strain behind its making. Kumari plays Sahibjaan, a…

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DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’: First Reactions

  • Early reactions praise *Clayface*’s gruesome body horror.
  • The film combines horror with romance and gothic elements.
  • It is presented as a standalone story with a $40 million budget.

Early reactions to DC Studios’ *Clayface* describe it as a particularly gory body-horror film that also draws on romance and gothic storytelling. Viewers praised its distinctive approach and said it works as a standalone film, potentially appealing to horror fans and comic-book audiences alike. Directed by James Watkins…

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‘A Chronicle Of Minor Things’ & ‘Goldfish’ Among Award Winners At Busan’s Asian Project Market

  • *A Chronicle Of Minor Things* won two Busan project market awards.
  • Indonesian project *Goldfish* collected three prizes.
  • This year’s market drew a record 604 submissions.

Indian filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s *A Chronicle Of Minor Things* won two prizes at the Asian Project Market in Busan, while Indonesian film *Goldfish* took three. The awards recognise projects in development and highlight a range of Asian films considered to have distinctive stories and international potential. The market…

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The simple mission statement that made ‘Pulp Fiction’ an instant classic: “What American films did best”

  • *Pulp Fiction* grossed $213.9 million on an $8 million budget.
  • Tarantino credited strong storytelling as the key to originality.
  • Its non-linear structure influenced later films such as *Go*.

Quentin Tarantino’s *Pulp Fiction* became a defining success of 1990s independent cinema, combining witty dialogue and an unconventional, non-linear structure. The article argues that the film’s lasting influence came from Tarantino’s focus on storytelling, which helped it feel original amid films that repeated familiar formulas. Tarantino said he…

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Kevin Costner’s Performance in This Paramount+ Crime Thriller Is So Good, It Demands a Rewatch

  • Costner’s brief role makes a lasting impact.
  • A bench scene reveals the strain between Molly and her father.
  • The article calls it a performance worth revisiting.

The article argues that Kevin Costner’s brief role in *Molly’s Game* is one of his most effective performances, and that his scenes reward a rewatch. The 2017 film centres on Molly Bloom’s high-stakes poker operation and legal troubles, while Costner plays her demanding father in scenes that help…

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Ben Affleck Calls Filming ‘Justice League’ a “Low Point” in His Career: “About as Gross as It Gets”

  • Affleck calls filming *Justice League* a career low.
  • He blamed studio and filmmaker conflict for damaging the production.
  • Snyder’s cut was released in 2021 after a fan campaign.

Ben Affleck has described filming 2017’s *Justice League* as a low point in his acting career, citing personal circumstances and the conflict between Warner Bros. and director Zack Snyder over the film’s direction. He said the production showed how damaging it can be when a studio and filmmaker…

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Court blocks Trump administration from excluding CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House until trial or appeal

  • Judge keeps CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s White House access in place.
  • The injunction lasts until a trial or appeal.
  • The outlets are likely to succeed on due process and First Amendment claims.

A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from excluding CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds until a trial or appeal. The preliminary injunction keeps the outlets’ reporters’ access in place after they argued that the ban violated their rights. Judge Timothy Kelly said the…

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‘Severance’ Star’s Spooky ‘Shining’ Replacement Is Officially Hulu’s #1 Hit

  • Adam Scott’s Hokum is now Hulu’s most-watched film.
  • The haunted-house horror has a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • It grossed $25 million worldwide on a reported $5 million budget.

Hokum, a horror film starring Severance actor Adam Scott, has become Hulu’s most-watched film after arriving on the service this week. Its success adds to renewed interest in haunted-house stories, including The Shining, and shows how a critically praised independent film can find a streaming audience. Directed by…

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