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Elliot Page Shines in ‘Close to You,’ But Story Misses Its Mark
For the first several minutes of Dominic Savage’s Close to You, there is little to no dialogue as we are introduced to Elliot Page’s character, Sam. In a modest room he rents in Toronto, Sam wakes up and gets ready for a day that will be emotionally challenging. Though the upcoming day promises to be tough, the initial moments feel like a breath of fresh air. Sam moves through his morning routine with a sense of quiet reflection. He prepares…
Watch the Epic ‘Rings of Power’ Season 1 for Free Samsung Users Only
You can now watch one of the most costly TV seasons before its much-anticipated follow-up starts later this month, but only if you have a specific device. Amazon has announced a partnership with Samsung that lets Samsung device owners watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 for free before Season 2 starts on August 29. You can stream Season 1 via Samsung TV Plus, a free app with ads available on all Samsung TVs and…
Emily in Paris Season 3: Secrets, Surprises, and a Wedding Crises
Season 3 of Emily in Paris starts with Emily Cooper torn between staying with Madeline (Kate Walsh) at Savoir or joining Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) at the new indie agency, Agence Grateau. Emily struggles with this choice, jumping between the two options until a disaster with McDonald’s—where Madeline’s water breaks—leads Sylvie to cut Emily from the team. When Madeline decides to return to America, Sylvie sabotages Savoir’s office to take control, prompting Emily to follow her heart back to Paris. Unable…
The Shining is Kubrick’s Timeless Horror Classic That Still Haunts Audiences
Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film The Shining is widely regarded as one of the best horror films ever made. Fans and critics alike praise its ambiguity, and the film’s ending remains one of the most discussed in cinematic history. The Shining is based on the book by Stephen King, though Kubrick made significant changes to the story, much to King’s dissatisfaction. The plot follows Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson), who accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated…
Bad Monkey: Vince Vaughn Brings Chaos and Comedy to Apple TV+
If you’ve ever been to an airport bookstore, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the name Carl Hiaasen. Hiaasen, both a bestselling author and journalist, is known for his Florida-set crime novels that blend humor with biting social commentary. Some of his most memorable works include Strip Tease, Tourist Season, and Bad Monkey, which was released in 2013. Hiaasen’s books have been adapted for the screen before, with the most notable being a 1996 film starring Demi Moore. While…
The Real Story of Laci Peterson’s Disappearance and Murder
Netflix’s new true crime documentary, American Murder: Laci Peterson, tells the real story of Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant when she disappeared. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was the last person to see her before she went missing on Christmas Eve 2002. Laci and Scott’s relationship seemed perfect, but behind the scenes, Scott wasn’t happy about having children, despite Laci’s wish to become a mother. Scott eventually agreed to have children, and Laci became pregnant with their son, Conner.…