The 1985 TV movie Thirteen at Dinner is based on Agatha Christie’s novel Lord Edgware Dies. Peter Ustinov, who famously portrayed Hercule Poirot in several adaptations between the late 1970s and early 1980s, stars as the detective. Interestingly, David Suchet also appears in this version, but not as Poirot—he plays Inspector Japp instead.
As a huge fan of the original Lord of the Rings, I was really interested to hear that Jamie Dornan is taking on the role of Strider – you know, the ranger who eventually becomes king, a part Viggo Mortensen famously played. I listened to an interview with Mortensen on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast with Josh Horowitz, and he actually said he’s genuinely excited about Dornan being cast and the direction they’re taking with the character. That’s a pretty big endorsement, and it definitely has me even more hyped for the new film!
I was so excited to hear that the Jack Ryan story is continuing as a movie! Amazon MGM announced Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War is coming in October 2024, and it’s going to bring John Krasinski back as Jack Ryan. From what I understand, Ryan gets pulled back into action to investigate a dangerous international mission, and we’ll see him working with familiar faces like Mike November and James Greer. The best part? You don’t need to watch decades of movies to get caught up – just the four seasons of the Amazon show, and you’re good to go! It’s a much easier commitment than trying to watch all the Bond films!
Both the original memoir and the new film adaptation, co-written and directed by Nicole Bazuin, offer a refreshing change of pace. Werhun, who also consulted on the acclaimed film Anora (executive produced by its director, Sean Baker), presents herself as a complex and fascinating character – far from simply a villain or a victim. She’s brought her life story to the screen with humor, honesty, and a remarkable amount of creativity.
The gameplay in Breath of the Wild was truly groundbreaking and influenced many games that followed. One example took that same core gameplay and adapted it to a new fantasy setting with gods, magic, and monsters. While Breath of the Wild is famous for its vast and engaging open world, it’s not the only game that prioritizes giving players a fantastic sense of exploration.
Great news for fans of Shifting Gears: the show has been officially renewed for a third season! This week also brought a second season order for the Scrubs revival. However, the future of new crime drama R.J. Decker is still uncertain. It’s currently the only scripted series on the network whose fate hasn’t been decided, and its chances of getting renewed are considered even – while it started strong, ratings haven’t quite met the network’s expectations.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s second film, Boogie Nights, was a breakthrough for him, clearly showing he would become a highly acclaimed director. The movie helped launch or boost the careers of several actors, and importantly, it established Mark Wahlberg as a talented performer.
When I think about The Boys, I really want people to see it as a snapshot of a specific moment in time. I’m hoping it feels like a time capsule – something that reflects what things used to be like, and how much the world has changed since then. Honestly, I’d be a little worried if people found it too relatable, you know? I want it to be remembered as a true reaction to what was happening when we made it, a piece of the past, rather than something that’s still happening today. That’s my biggest hope – that it really feels like a time capsule.
As a huge Scrubs fan, I was thrilled to hear the revival was getting such amazing reviews, even with some initial doubts about bringing it back. Thankfully, the numbers were good enough – ABC has officially confirmed a second season! It’s fantastic news, and I can’t wait to see what they do with it.
I recently read an interview with the actor who plays Maxwell Lord, and it sounds like he knows a lot about what’s coming up in the DC Universe! He couldn’t give away any specific details, of course, but he hinted that Maxwell Lord will be involved in a lot of different storylines. He even said Lord’s influence will be felt throughout the entire DC Universe, and he could end up crossing paths with pretty much any character. It’s exciting to think about where they’ll take him!