BTC Chaos: Saylor Spends $45.6M on Bitcoin, Trump Blames Democrats for Shutdown Drama!

Well, well, well. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. just gobbled up 397 shiny new Bitcoin for a whopping $45.6 million. And guess what? It’s all happening while the U.S. government is on the brink of a never-ending shutdown. Talk about timing! As the federal government tugs at its political hair and fights over the budget, Saylor’s team is busy stacking up on the world’s most volatile digital gold. Now that’s a strategy, isn’t it? 🤔

Ryan Reynolds’ New Movie for Netflix Is Officially His Biggest Acting Challenge in a Decade

I just read the news on Variety – Ryan Reynolds is going to be in a new Netflix movie called Eloise! It’s based on the classic children’s book, which I loved growing up. Apparently, a new actress named Mae Schenk is going to play Eloise, and Reynolds is playing the villain. They’re saying it’s his most challenging role since Mississippi Grind, and he’s playing a completely original character created just for the film. I’m really excited to see what he does with it!

Ben Affleck’s “Potty Mouth” Nearly Cost Him Kevin Smith Role

According to director Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck nearly didn’t get the part of Shannon Hamilton in Mallrats. Producer James Jacks was hesitant to cast him because of some colorful language Affleck used while filming Dazed and Confused (1993), feeling Mallrats already had plenty of swearing. Smith shared what Jacks said about the situation.

Emma Stone’s Bugonia Proves Hollywood Finally Found Its Next Stanley Kubrick

Yorgos Lanthimos is releasing films at a rapid pace, with Bugonia being his third feature in three years, following Poor Things (2023) and Kinds of Kindness (2024). All three films star Emma Stone. Beyond consistent casting, Lanthimos is establishing a distinct filmmaking style, reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick. Bugonia especially highlights this style when compared to his previous work. Interestingly, Bugonia is a remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save The Green Planet!, which itself draws inspiration from 2001: A Space Odyssey to suggest that violence has always been a part of human development.