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Bob Odenkirk survived the worst and came out the other side an action hero13:42 Nearly five years after an almost-fatal heart attack, Odenkirk returns to the action genre with "Normal," marking the latest twist in an unpredictable career. The original 'Faces of Death' has a twisted past at Southern California high schools14.dubna The original 'Faces of Death' left high school students of the 1980s and 1990s so traumatized that they took their teachers to court. Hollywood stars line up against Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition13.dubna The letter was signed by nearly 1,000 artists and movie creators, including Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Noah Wyle, Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Stewart and Jane Fonda. A new take on Camus' 'The Stranger' by a veteran French stylist digs unto the unspoken11.dubna Director François Ozon, better known for lighter soufflés, takes on a demanding piece of literature and serves it well, with absorbing pools of isolation and detachment. 'Exit 8' traps moviegoers in a video game's puzzle — for good and ill11.dubna It's not impossible to translate a video game to the big screen, but Genki Kawamura's film version of a Japanese puzzle achieves a monotony that may be intentional. 'You, Me & Tuscany' is an Italian rom-com fantasy, empty carbs but delicious10.dubna Two extremely charming leads, Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, play out a specific kind of romantic dream narrative, effectively mounted even if we know it well. A new 'melancholy Dane' is now a part of a South Asian dynasty in Riz Ahmed's 'Hamlet'10.dubna Updated to modern London and a family of real estate developers, this gritty take on Shakespeare's classic tragedy is energized by its star's total commitment. BAFTA says review of racial slur scandal found 'structural weaknesses' but no malicious intent10.dubna BAFTA Board of Trustees says it is 'determined to learn from what happened' in the racial slur scandal that overshadowed its annual awards celebration in February. A new immersive 'Superman' experience is bringing Gary and Krypto to the Warner Bros. lot10.dubna Superman Experience: Defenders Unite, a walkthrough attraction with gameplay elements, will include an original storyline set in the world of the DC film. Ian McKellen is at his gasbag best in the art-world dramedy 'The Christophers'9.dubna Swiftly directed by Steven Soderbergh, the chamber comedy creates a fascinating partnership of opposites played by Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen. 'Faces of Death' is a gory, clever satire for horror audiences who've seen everything9.dubna The original was a trashy videocassette phenomenon, but director Daniel Goldhaber and screenwriter Isa Mazzei have hatched a remake for a new era of viral violence. Still spellbinding, Ian McKellen turns inward for the delicate 'The Christophers'8.dubna He has 'Avengers: Doomsday' on the horizon as well as another 'Lord of the Rings,' but the Oscar-winning actor dreams of a return to the stage after a scary fall. John Early dreamed of playing a woman with bulimia. 'Maddie's Secret' is the wrenching result8.dubna Opening the third annual edition of the Los Angeles Festival of Movies, the comedy darling's sincere melodrama is also bracingly funny. Oscars set dates for final ceremonies on ABC as Actor Awards also book 2027 and 2028 dates8.dubna The Academy Awards will bid ABC farewell with their 2028 centennial, while the Actor Awards set their 2027 and 2028 dates on Netflix. Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs8.dubna Under the new leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja, Sony Pictures Entertainment will emphasize franchises and next-gen content. With these changes, the company plans to lay off a few hundred employees across its film, TV and corporate divisions. |