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‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ movie review: A slick and surprisingly sensitive con artist story

  • John Turturro leads a character-driven crime thriller about an aging Brooklyn pickpocket facing obsolescence
  • A stolen SD card sparks conflict with organised crime, forcing personal reckoning
  • Strong ensemble cast elevates the grounded story, though some casting feels gratuitously star-powered

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is an old-fashioned thriller that serves as both an entertaining crime story and a career retrospective for actor John Turturro. The film explores themes of aging, obsolescence and personal reckoning through Harry Lehman, an aging Brooklyn pickpocket who becomes embroiled in…

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Prime Video’s Explosive New Heist Thriller Is Officially Just 1 Month Away

  • Prime Video releases heist thriller Masterplan on 16 October starring Stanley Tucci
  • Father and two adult children must work together to steal the Mona Lisa
  • Directed by Thomas Vincent, known for Reacher and Bodyguard

Prime Video is releasing a new heist thriller called Masterplan on 16 October, which the streamer has positioned as one of its most anticipated upcoming releases. The film follows a seasoned thief who plans to steal the Mona Lisa and recruits two young specialists—an Italian cybercrime expert named…

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8 Greatest ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Comic Strips of the 1990s, Ranked

  • Ranking celebrates Calvin and Hobbes' final decade before ending in 1995
  • Best strips featured Calvin's dark imagination, often involving snow sculptures
  • Watterson masterfully blended philosophical themes with darkly imaginative humour

Collider has compiled a ranking of eight greatest Calvin and Hobbes comic strips from the 1990s, the final decade of Bill Watterson's beloved syndicated comic before it ended on 31 December 1995. The article celebrates how the strip's quality never diminished throughout the decade and showcases examples that…

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Apple TV Officially Scores an Unlikely Hit With a ‘Dark Matter’ Star’s War Epic

  • Zero Dark Thirty ranks in Apple TV's top ten most-watched films fourteen years after release
  • Jessica Chastain's performance drove critical acclaim and Oscar nomination for Best Actress
  • Kathryn Bigelow became first female Best Director winner with previous film The Hurt Locker

Zero Dark Thirty, Kathryn Bigelow's acclaimed 2012 war film dramatising the hunt for Osama bin Laden, has become an unexpected streaming hit on Apple TV, officially ranking in the platform's top ten most-watched films in the United States. The film's resurgence demonstrates the enduring appeal of modern warfare…

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Co-Director Explains It’s ‘Very Difficult’ to Evolve Marvel Characters, But ‘We Need To Surprise Ourselves’ and ‘Audiences’

  • The Russos aim to evolve Marvel characters while respecting their histories.
  • Fans differ in how they respond to characters and their portrayals.
  • “Avengers: Doomsday” opens on 18 December; its full cast is unannounced.

Anthony Russo said that developing established Marvel characters for “Avengers: Doomsday” is difficult because the directors want to respect their histories while taking their stories in unexpected directions. He noted that fans have varied opinions, and said he and co-director Joe Russo hope to surprise themselves and audiences.…

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The 2012 role that saved Salma Hayek from Hollywood exile: “Actually, I quit acting”

  • Hayek had considered quitting acting in 2012.
  • Oliver Stone’s *Savages* drew her back for one more role.
  • She continued acting after the film.

In 2012, Salma Hayek was exhausted by acting and had lost her passion for it after working on both the comedy *Puss in Boots* and the drama *As Luck Would Have It*. She said she had quit acting, but agreed to appear in Oliver Stone’s crime film *Savages*,…

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ARCH ENEMY Releases Official 2026 Live Video For ‘Nemesis’, Featuring New Singer LAUREN HART

  • Arch Enemy released a summer 2026 live video of “Nemesis”.
  • Fans have embraced new singer Lauren Hart, the band says.
  • The band is heading to North America and keeps writing new music.

Arch Enemy have released a live video of “Nemesis”, filmed during their summer 2026 European tour. The release introduces new singer Lauren Hart to viewers in a concert setting, as the band prepares to tour the United States and Canada this autumn. Guitarist Michael Amott and drummer Daniel…

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The “pitiful” 2001 comedy Roger Ebert couldn’t stand: “This movie is hopeless”

  • Ebert found the comedy’s execution hopeless.
  • The film follows a wartime attempt to infiltrate an Enigma factory.
  • Its promising premise was undermined by its cast and overall execution.

Roger Ebert dismissed the 2001 comedy war film *All the Queen’s Men*, arguing that its promising premise failed to work on screen. He called the result “pitiful” and “hopeless”, faulting the film as a whole rather than simply objecting to its genre or subject. Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky…

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‘Forgotten Island’s Stars Explain “Tayo Na!”, the Movie’s Biggest Shifting In-Joke

  • “Tayo na!” changes meaning throughout the film.
  • It becomes Jo and Raissa’s serious friendship code.
  • Filipino cast members shaped the phrase’s cultural nuance.

In *Forgotten Island*, “Tayo na!” is a recurring phrase shared by teenage friends Jo and Raissa, whose relationship is strained by Raissa’s impending move abroad. Its meaning shifts between “Let’s go!”, “You and me!” and “Get up!”, becoming a private command that urges them to face danger, adventure…

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Paul McCartney’s ex-fiancée Jane Asher gives verdict on Beatles biopics: “I won’t watch”

  • Jane Asher says she will not watch the Beatles biopics.
  • She declined to discuss her past relationship with McCartney.
  • The four films are scheduled for April 2028.

Jane Asher says she will not watch Sam Mendes’ forthcoming four-film Beatles series, explaining that she does not want to be asked to comment on her portrayal. The filmmakers contacted her, but she declined to discuss her former relationship with Paul McCartney, a subject she says she has…

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