Film

From Seven Psychopaths to Wild Horse Nine: Tracing Sam Rockwell’s 20-Year Obsession with Playing Broken Men

• Rockwell often plays flawed, troubled men.
• His upcoming roles continue that pattern.
• The article traces nine performances across his career.

Sam Rockwell has built a career around playing damaged, insecure or self-destructive men, often finding humour and humanity in characters who could have been caricatures. The article argues that his upcoming roles in Martin McDonagh’s *Wild Horse Nine* and Brad Bird’s animated film *Ray Gunn* continue this pattern…

Brad Pitt’s Survival Thriller Officially Removed From Over 2,200 Theaters

• *Heart of the Beast* is now in 1,160 theatres.
• The film has grossed $181 million worldwide.
• Its digital release is due this week.

Brad Pitt’s survival thriller *Heart of the Beast* is losing a further 535 cinema locations after six weeks, leaving it in 1,160 theatres as newer releases arrive. Its theatrical run is winding down ahead of a digital release this week, while the film continues to pursue a $200…

Oscar Predictions: Best Casting — ‘Being Heumann’ and ‘La Bola Negra’ Found the Year’s Boldest Discoveries. Will the Academy Reward Them?

• *Being Heumann* features more than 20 disabled actors.
• *La Bola Negra* pairs newcomers with Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close.
• Both films are tipped as bold Best Casting contenders.

Oscar predictions highlight *Being Heumann* and *La Bola Negra* as leading contenders for the Academy’s second Best Casting award. The article argues that the category should recognise bold casting discoveries, rather than simply reward the most prominent ensemble in a Best Picture frontrunner. Siân Heder’s *Being Heumann* features…

DSA courts school board voters as trial journalists deny pay-off claims

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Jennifer Lawrence’s R-Rated Box Office Hit Officially Moves to Prime Video

• *No Hard Feelings* is now on Prime Video in the US.
• Jennifer Lawrence stars as Maddie, hired to help a shy teenager.
• The comedy grossed about $87.3 million worldwide.

Jennifer Lawrence’s 2023 comedy *No Hard Feelings* began streaming on Prime Video in the United States on 1 November. Its arrival brings a raunchy theatrical comedy, a less common type of film in recent years, to the service. Lawrence plays Maddie, who takes a job from wealthy parents…

Druski Leads One Of ‘SNL’s Most Star-Studded Curtain Calls Ever With Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler, Plus Chappelle, Rock, Goggins

• Druski became the first digital creator to host SNL.
• A major group of actors and comedians joined the curtain call.
• Talarico later embraced Chappelle and Rock.

Comedian and digital creator Druski became the first digital creator to host NBC’s Saturday Night Live, drawing an unusually star-studded group to the programme’s curtain call. The turnout highlighted the attention his hosting debut attracted and the show’s willingness to choose hosts from outside traditional entertainment backgrounds. Emma…

Why Austin Butler Cannot Drive the Iconic Black Ferrari in Miami Vice ’85

• The film’s white Testarossa differs from the show’s earlier black Daytona.
• Ferrari previously challenged the replica Daytona’s use.
• The film is scheduled to open on 19 May 2028.

Set videos from *Miami Vice ’85* show Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan driving a white Ferrari Testarossa, although the film revisits the period when Sonny Crockett drove a black Daytona Spyder in the television series. The choice may reflect Ferrari’s past legal action over the replica Daytona…

‘Lanterns’ Star’s New Prime Video Hit Is Officially Tumbling Down the Streaming Charts

• *Love of Your Life* is sixth on Prime Video in the US.
• The film stars Margaret Qualley and Aaron Pierre.
• Critics have responded positively to the romantic drama.

*Love of Your Life*, starring Margaret Qualley and Aaron Pierre, remains among Prime Video’s ten most-watched films in the US, a month after its October release. Its continued chart presence shows the romantic drama has found a sizeable audience, while positive reviews have helped sustain interest. The film…

‘Avedon’ Review: Ron Howard’s Thrilling Documentary About Richard Avedon, the Great Photographer Who Turned Head-On Portraits Into an Art Form

• Ron Howard’s documentary traces Richard Avedon’s influence on photography.
• Hundreds of Avedon’s images are woven through the film.
• The reviewer singles out Andrew Morreale’s editing.

Ron Howard’s documentary *Avedon* explores how photographer Richard Avedon changed the art of portraiture and influenced how people see the world. The reviewer praises it as Howard’s strongest documentary and says its skilful editing makes Avedon’s work especially compelling. The film brings together hundreds of Avedon’s photographs, including…