‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Review: A Visually Stunning Film with a Predictable Climax

The film Ballad of a Small Player opens with stunning views of Macau at night, showcasing its bright hotels and casinos. The camera then focuses on a lavish hotel suite where Lord Doyle (Farrell) is passed out, surrounded by empty champagne bottles and room service leftovers—evidence of a wild night. He eventually gets up, showers, and carefully grooms himself, even shaving his thin mustache, before putting on an extravagant green suit. His preparations are interrupted by a knock at the door, and Doyle quickly hides as the bill for his expenses is slipped under the door.

Netflix’s Latest Serial Killer Series Quickly Takes #1 Spot

Netflix’s new Italian thriller, The Monster of Florence, has become the platform’s most-watched show after its release on October 22nd. According to Variety, the series attracted 9.6 million viewers in its first week, surpassing the 8.6 million views earned by the second season of Nobody Wants This during its first week.

Avengers 5 Writer Reveals Who Would Have Defeated Kang (With A Twist) & The MCU Should Still Do It

Now that Marvel has fired Jonathan Majors, they’ve decided to change the main villain of the Multiverse Saga. Kang, who was previously being built up in several projects, will be replaced by Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. Although Kang and his alternate versions don’t seem to be part of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie, Marvel could still give fans a good resolution to his story, and they already have a clear path to do so.

‘Mother of Flies’ Review: Witchy Horror Dissects the Beauty of Life and Death

Toby Poser wrote, directed, and stars in Mother of Flies, alongside John and Zelda Adams (with a brief appearance by Lulu Adams). The film centers on Mickey (Zelda Adams), a college student who, with her doubtful father Jake (John Adams), sets out to find a mysterious witch. They journey to her secluded home – a unique, tree house-like structure built into the woods and appearing almost alive with visible roots and plants. Outside the house, a tall stack of stones brings to mind the look and feel of the 1999 horror film, The Blair Witch Project.

Jeff Bridges Invokes The Dude When Asked About (Tron: Ares) Box Office Disappointments, And I Find His Dudeness’ Take Refreshing

Jeff Bridges returned to the world of Tron after over ten years, playing a version of Kevin Flynn in Ares – his first film role in seven years. Despite impressive visuals and the often-controversial Jared Leto, the movie didn’t perform well in theaters, leaving some to wonder if audiences still cared about the Tron universe. When Entertainment Weekly asked about the film’s disappointing reception, Bridges remained calm and thoughtful, saying:

Disney Closes New Merger Deal for Hulu Live TV & Fubo

Okay, so this is pretty big news for anyone who follows streaming! Disney and Fubo have officially joined forces – they’re merging Hulu + Live TV with Fubo. Basically, Disney will be the majority owner, holding a 70% stake in the combined service. It’s a significant move that’s sure to shake things up in the live TV streaming space.

The MCU’s Last 6 Years Give Spider-Man 4 A Huge $1B Justification

After comments from both The Batman co-writer Mattson Tomlin – who expressed interest in working on Spider-Man 4 – and Tobey Maguire himself saying he’d be eager to reprise his role, a fourth Spider-Man movie seems increasingly likely. Plus, the financial success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe makes the project even more appealing.

One Part Of Michael’s Wildly Inappropriate Message To Jan In Season 3 Of The Office Was Not In The Script

On the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Angela Kinsey asked Paul Lieberstein if any specific scene from the show resonated with him. Lieberstein immediately highlighted a cringeworthy moment from Season 3’s “The Job,” where Michael Scott asks Jan’s assistant, Hunter, to deliver a bizarre and unsettling message. He remembers the scene vividly.

Scream 7 Rumor Reveals First Trailer Release Date

According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, the first trailer for Scream 7 is expected to be released online on Thursday, October 30th, just before Halloween. Though this hasn’t been officially announced, the timing makes sense considering the horror franchise’s focus on the holiday.