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Liam Neeson’s Emotional Cameo in Derry Girls Finale A Deep Reflection on the Troubles and the Good Friday Agreement
Lisa McGee’s popular show Derry Girls, which first aired on Channel 4 and later came to Netflix, tells the story of Northern Irish teenagers Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Claire Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle Malon (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell), and their English friend James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn). The show follows their teenage years in Derry during the time of the Troubles. In its final season, Derry Girls featured several notable guest stars, including Fatboy Slim, Conleth Hill from Game…
Juno’s No-Nonsense Attitude Makes Her Beetlejuice’s Most Memorable Side Character
What might be the most iconic part of 1988’s Beetlejuice isn’t the stop-motion or the dark fantasy weirdness, but the casting. It’s a career highlight for Michael Keaton, it lets Catherine O’Hara’s comedic brilliance shine, and it’s a star-making turn for Winona Ryder. While all these performers deliver brilliant performances, one cast member stands out as the best side character. In Tim Burton’s quirky mix of mortals and ghosts, including L.L. Bean hater Otho (Glenn Shadix) and the green-skinned Miss…
Guy Pearce’s Exit from Snowy River Opened Doors for Hugh Jackman’s Rising Stardom
If you ever wondered what might have happened if Australian actors Hugh Jackman and Guy Pearce had shared a Western, you’ll be intrigued to learn that it almost happened. In the mid-’90s, the Australian TV show The Man from Snowy River almost brought these two future Hollywood stars together. However, they narrowly missed each other. Jackman appeared briefly in the series, taking Pearce’s place. Pearce was starring in another series at the same time, and Jackman ended up replacing him.…
Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez A Bold Musical Drug Cartel Drama with Transgender Themes That Overreaches
Jacques Audiard has a unique style in filmmaking. Each of his movies is different from the last. For example, he made a remarkable crime drama with A Prophet, a Western dramedy with The Sisters Brothers, and a fresh romantic drama with Rust and Bone. Audiard always makes sure his films are distinct and new. His latest film, Emilia Pérez, is perhaps his most ambitious yet. It is a musical drug cartel drama with a story about transgender affirmation, all mixed…
Saturday Night A Hilarious and Intense Tribute to SNL’s Historic First Episode
Saturday Night, the newest film from director Jason Reitman, opens with a famous quote by Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels: “The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready; it goes on because it’s 11:30.” This quote has guided SNL through fifty years of episodes. Given that each show is prepared in less than a week, it’s impressive that any episode ever airs. Sometimes, the show features top comedians with jokes and political commentary that become iconic. At other times,…
Hold Your Breath Sarah Paulson Battles Dust and Insomnia in a Predictable Psychological Horror Film
Creating a unique horror villain is challenging. We have seen movies with killer clowns, dangerous winds, and drug-addicted bears. However, in Hold Your Breath, Sarah Paulson faces two new threats: dust and insomnia. While trauma and natural disasters can be effective in horror, this film doesn’t use them well. Paulson gives a strong performance, but the movie’s impact is limited. Although there are a few good scares and strong acting, Karrie Crouse and Will Joines’ film fails to fully utilize…