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‘Kill Me Now’ Review: A Tired Hollywood Suspense Satire Riddled with Borscht Belt Humor

  • Polish's indie satire offers little that hasn't been done better elsewhere
  • Singer's screen presence shows promise but the jokes largely misfire
  • Film improves when focusing on character drama over Hollywood parody

Michael Polish's "Kill Me Now" is an indie comedy-satire about an anxiety-ridden screenwriter that draws comparisons to Woody Allen films and Robert Altman's "The Player." Following its premiere at Oldenburg, the film is expected to find an audience at festivals and on streaming platforms. The reviewer finds the…

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‘Lightworkers’ Doc: Tom Morello, Henry Winkler, Lee Grant and More on Why They Fight for Democracy: ‘Comfort Is a Danger Zone’

  • Documentary explores what drives celebrities and activists to fight for democratic causes
  • Three online screenings scheduled September-October 2026, each accommodating 5,000 viewers
  • Features Tom Morello, Henry Winkler, Lee Grant and political figures including Jamie Raskin

"Lightworkers" is a documentary by director Bobby Roth that explores what motivates celebrities, politicians and activists to commit to fighting for democracy and social change. The film investigates how personal experiences of injustice and family background have shaped individuals' lifelong dedication to activism despite facing significant obstacles. The…

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Stream On This Week: A Different World Returns, Pulp Rocks, and FKA twigs Teams Up With Hiro Murai

  • Four streaming recommendations across Netflix, Mubi, HBO Max and Peacock this week
  • A Different World revives an HBCU classic with new characters and legacy figures
  • Drama, concert film and procedural series offer varied entertainment options

Consequence's weekly Stream On newsletter highlights four notable streaming releases for viewers to watch this week across various platforms. - **A Different World** (Netflix): A sequel to the classic HBCU sitcom introducing new student Deborah (daughter of legacy characters Whitley and Dwayne). The 10-episode single-camera reboot balances nostalgia…

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HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Officially Returns With a Haunting Tribute to Hal Jordan [Exclusive]

  • *Lanterns* has released a music video for its Episode 5 song.
  • The track reflects Rushville residents’ grief and anger.
  • Its imagery connects local tragedy with Green Lantern mythology.

HBO’s *Lanterns* has released an official music video for “Away from Home (Rushville’s Lament)”, a song featured in Episode 5. Performed by Stephanie Economou with Ari Mason and Wayne Ingram, it presents the story from Rushville residents’ perspective, reflecting the destruction and resentment caused by Hal Jordan and…

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Marko Zaror & Tyrik Johnson Join Amazon MGM Studios Action Film ‘Deadlocked’

  • Marko Zaror and Tyrik Johnson join *Deadlocked*.
  • Jamie Foxx leads the Prime Video action film.
  • A courthouse trial becomes a hostage crisis.

Marko Zaror and Tyrik Johnson have joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ action film *Deadlocked*, which is being made for Prime Video. They join leading actor Jamie Foxx alongside Sasha Calle, KiKi Layne and Luke Hemsworth, with Nikhil Bhat directing. The film follows a grieving former Marine…

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Director Tapped For Documentary On Rugby Superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe; Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia In Scrum With Seven Bucks Productions

  • Seven Bucks is producing a documentary about Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
  • Zoë McIntosh will direct the feature.
  • The film will examine her sporting success and Māori heritage.

Seven Bucks Productions, founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, is partnering with New Zealand’s Pango Productions on Undeniable: Portia Woodman, a feature documentary about rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. New Zealand filmmaker Zoë McIntosh will direct the film, which will explore the Māori athlete’s achievements, injuries, fame, cultural…

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‘The Rehearsal’s Nathan Fielder Just Helped A Pilots’ Mental Health Bill Become Law

  • Nathan Fielder's TV show advocacy helped pass Senate bills on pilots' mental health.
  • Bills aim to reduce stigma, fund training, and clarify medication rules for aviators.
  • Legislation named after student pilot John A. Hauser, who died in 2021.

Comedian Nathan Fielder's HBO series *The Rehearsal* has contributed to the Senate passing two bipartisan bills focused on pilots' mental health and aviation safety. The second season of the show highlighted the stigma surrounding mental health issues among aviators through a series of rehearsed scenarios, culminating in Fielder…

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These 10 Horror Movies Still Hit Hard Over 20 Years Later

  • Ten horror films from 20+ years ago remain powerfully impactful with modern audiences.
  • May and Ginger Snaps use alienation and werewolf mythology to explore psychological and coming-of-age trauma.
  • These films endure because they address universal human fears rather than fleeting cultural concerns.

An article highlighting ten horror films released more than two decades ago that continue to resonate with audiences today, spanning various sub-genres from creature features to psychological horror exploring human darkness. - Whilst many horror films lose relevance as their cultural concerns fade over time, these ten films…

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The “evil” 1992 movie Morgan Freeman wished he’d never bothered making: “I was sorry I was”

  • Freeman regrets starring in the 1992 film "The Power of One," viewing it as a failed book adaptation
  • He believes filmmakers often fail to understand source material from beloved novels
  • Despite past disappointments, he still pursues literary adaptations, including a long-gestating sci-fi project

Morgan Freeman has expressed regret over several film adaptations of novels he admired, particularly "The Power of One" (1992) and "The Bonfire of the Vanities." Freeman believes the filmmakers failed to capture the essence of the source material, describing the experience as "evil" when great books are adapted…

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Ella Purnell, Caleb Landry Jones & Samba Schutte Latest To Join Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ For A24 & Square Peg

  • Aster’s *Scapegoat* adds three notable actors.
  • The film’s plot remains closely guarded.
  • Johansson, Elordi and Law were previously announced.

Ari Aster has added Ella Purnell, Caleb Landry Jones and Samba Schutte to the cast of *Scapegoat*, his upcoming film for A24 and Square Peg. The project’s plot and character details remain secret, although various unconfirmed reports have suggested possible medical, science-fiction, romantic or dramatic elements. The newly…

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