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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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‘All About Corinne’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Stalks Sandrine Kiberlain in a Witty, Deliciously Acted French Industry Satire

  • Isabelle Huppert plays a veteran extra longing to be recognised.
  • Sandrine Kiberlain stars as a comic version of herself.
  • Their uneasy bond satirises fame and image-making in French cinema.

Marc Fitoussi’s French comedy casts Isabelle Huppert as Corinne, a veteran extra still hoping for a breakthrough, and Sandrine Kiberlain as a heightened version of herself. Their roles turn the actresses’ very different public profiles into a joke about fame and visibility in the film industry, while adding…

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James Franco, Rob Lowe, and Jennifer Jason Leigh to Star in New Ben Shaprio-Written Film

  • Ben Shapiro wrote the Stalin-era thriller *Confession*.
  • James Franco, Rob Lowe and Jennifer Jason Leigh star.
  • It arrives in cinemas and on Daily Wire streaming on 11 November.

The Daily Wire has announced *Confession*, a Soviet-era thriller written by Ben Shapiro, with James Franco, Rob Lowe and Jennifer Jason Leigh among its cast. The film follows a professor imprisoned in Stalin-era Moscow on suspicion of conspiring with a dissident priest, and marks another expansion of the…

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‘VisionQuest’ Episode 2 Recap: Don’t Be the Ship, Be the King

  • Tommy’s powers emerge during a prison transport.
  • Lisa helps him escape from the bus.
  • The episode reunites Tommy and Vision.

Tommy’s detention and escape form the emotional centre of Episode 2, which also brings him face to face with Vision. A flashback shows Tommy struggling to explain that another presence entered his mind, linking his experience to Billy placing Tommy Maximoff’s soul in a new body in *Agatha…

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Why did Kyle MacLachlan never become one of Hollywood’s go-to leading men?

  • MacLachlan became closely associated with distinctive, cult roles.
  • Career setbacks and unconventional projects limited his Hollywood profile.
  • He also turned down major film opportunities.

Kyle MacLachlan is best known for distinctive performances in David Lynch’s films and television work, particularly as FBI agent Dale Cooper in *Twin Peaks*. The article argues that his versatility and commitment to unusual characters earned him lasting admiration, but did not make him one of Hollywood’s most…

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‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Gets a Bad Rap, But Here Are 6 Reasons Why It’s Better Than You Think

  • The film’s darker tone initially divided audiences.
  • James Horner’s score gives this Spider-Man a distinct sound.
  • Its high-school story and inventive action remain standouts.

The article argues that *The Amazing Spider-Man* is better than its reputation suggests, despite its tonal shift from Sam Raimi’s films and the mixed reception of Andrew Garfield’s movies. It says the film still captures Spider-Man’s essential character, and that its differences have become easier to appreciate over…

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Only 3 Stephen King Movies Are Better Than ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

  • The article ranks three King adaptations above *The Shawshank Redemption*.
  • Its picks are *Carrie*, *Stand by Me* and *The Shining*.
  • Each is praised for exploring darker or stranger themes.

A film ranking argues that three adaptations of Stephen King’s work surpass *The Shawshank Redemption*: *Carrie*, *Stand by Me* and *The Shining*. It says these films better capture the unsettling, strange and frightening qualities of King’s writing, while *Shawshank* is admired for its emotional honesty and hopeful ending.…

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The 2013 erotic movie that left Mia Goth feeling fearless for the first time: “I would have done anything”

  • Mia Goth made her film debut at 18 in *Nymphomaniac*.
  • She said the role left her feeling fearless.
  • The film’s two volumes run for 241 minutes.

Mia Goth’s first film role was as P in Lars von Trier’s controversial 2013 erotic drama *Nymphomaniac*, which she pursued at 18 despite having no acting experience. She has said the demanding role made her feel fearless for the first time and confirmed how strongly she wanted to…

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Every John Steinbeck Book, Ranked

  • Steinbeck’s reputation has shifted across generations.
  • The ranking weighs storytelling as well as ideas.
  • His strongest work makes social tensions vivid.

The article ranks John Steinbeck’s books, tracing how his reputation has shifted from celebrated contemporary to school syllabus staple and, more recently, back into popular discussion through renewed interest in *East of Eden*. It argues that his lasting appeal comes from combining humour, sentiment and forceful attention to…

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‘The White Lotus’ Filming In Cannes As Season 4 Production Enters Final Stretch, Hôtel Martinez Transformation Confirms New Resort Logo

  • Season 4 filming is nearing its end on the French Riviera.
  • Hôtel Martinez has become the fictional White Lotus Cannes.
  • The new logo reflects the hotel’s art deco style.

Filming for the fourth season of *The White Lotus* has entered its final stretch on the French Riviera, with the production transforming Cannes’ Hôtel Martinez into the fictional White Lotus Cannes. The hotel’s prominent set dressing and new resort logo show how the series is adapting its visual…

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