While most summaries will describe “Strange World” as I did in the introduction to this article, here’s another way to frame it: A mysterious virus is infecting Avalonia’s crops. The leaders of this country are recruiting various experts from different fields to go on an expedition to learn more about the worsening infection and find … Read More “Disney’s Strange World Can’t Help Feeling Unique in the Age of Pandemic” »
Before everyone gets excited deep fake and anti-aging technology, Cary Fukunaga and the cast of “True Detective” had to rely on good old makeup and acting in a way that, you know, represents the passage of time. And no one has faced this challenge more than Matthew McConaughey, who has gone from a nihilistic young … Read More “Rustin Cohle’s Acts in True Detective Came Only From Matthew McConaughey” »
Besides Jon Favreau, there are many notable actors playing both MCU and “Star Wars” characters such as Paul Bettany, Rosario Dawson, Benicio del Toro, Donald Glover, Oscar Isaac, Ben Mendelsohn, Mads Mikkelsen, Lupita Nyong. Natalie Portman, Andy Serkis, Stellan SkarsgĂ„rd and Forest Whitaker. There is already a lot of tangible overlap between the MCU and … Read More “Star Wars and MCU Inform Each Other, According to Jon Favreau” »
talking GQAlthough not actively seeking criticism for the nativity scenes in “The House of the Dragon,” Emma D’Arcy admitted that they “take seriously the idea that we shouldn’t see women portrayed with bold realism during childbirth, and blood and placentas.” Birth is often presented as a “miracle of life” or a “beautiful experience”; this may … Read More “Emma D’Arcy ‘Taked Trouble’ With Criticism Of House Of Dragon’s Child Nativity Scenes” »
Wallace Shawn explained weekly fun He felt that his performance was influenced by the long shadow of the actor who was first considered for the role: Danny DeVito. Shawn explained: “I wasn’t the first person they wanted. [for the part]. Unfortunately, my manager at the time believed it would be helpful for me to know … Read More “Wallace Shawn Felt Like He Was Living In Danny DeVito’s Shadow While Filming The Princess Bride” »