Movies

The movie Mercy features Chris Pratt as Chris Raven, a Los Angeles police detective accused of his wife’s murder. He has just 90 minutes to convince an AI judge of his innocence. Critics are praising the high-stakes thriller – it currently has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s exploration of artificial intelligence in the courtroom feels particularly relevant today, even more so than the classic film Minority Report, which touched on similar ideas over twenty years ago.

Created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, the show initially centered on a 17-year-old recovering drug addict and her diverse group of high school friends. Now in its third season, the series explores the challenges of young adulthood, moving beyond the issues of high school and into the complexities of real-world life.

The first season of the show, starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as John and Jane Smith, is a fresh take on the 2005 film starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The Prime Video series was a hit with both viewers and critics, earning a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many critics agreed that finding actors to match Glover and Erskine’s performance in future seasons will be a significant challenge.

Amazon MGM Studios recently secured complete creative control of the James Bond film series through an agreement with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Following this, Denis Villeneuve was revealed as the director for the next James Bond movie.

Originally intended for the Safdie brothers, this thriller is now directed by Cal McMau. It follows Taylor, a prisoner who’s spent 13 years cooking and struggling with addiction, relying on fragile connections with fellow inmates to get drugs. Just when Taylor learns he’s about to be paroled, a new cellmate named Dee arrives. Dee is dangerous and unpredictable, and his efforts to run a drug operation inside prison put Taylor’s newfound freedom at risk.

These shows are genuinely terrifying – many viewers hid during episodes or hesitated before starting the next one. Series like Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen represent the peak of horror television.

The new sci-fi series, The Boroughs, comes from the creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, who are now executive producers. With a new deal taking them to Paramount, they still had several projects at Netflix to launch, and The Boroughs is one of them. Netflix recently released the trailer for the show, which is being described as a more mature version of Stranger Things, and it’s set to premiere on May 21st.

Zach Braff is famous for playing J.D. in Scrubs, but after leaving the show in 2010, he focused more on writing and directing. He continued acting, and built upon the directing experience he gained during his time on Scrubs. Despite multiple nominations, Braff hasn’t yet won an Emmy. His recent return to the role of J.D. is his biggest project in years. Not only is it fantastic news for fans of Scrubs, but it also gives this talented actor and director a strong chance to finally win the award. A particular scene in the show’s new episodes clearly demonstrates why he deserves recognition.

The last scene of Season 3 features Paul telling Segel’s character that he’s always felt like a father to him. This confession was a long-awaited, touching moment for both the character and viewers. However, the way it unfolded felt a bit too neat and idealistic for a show usually known for its realistic emotional depth. It made me suspect the show’s creator was setting up a classic twist, as they’ve done before.

Directed by Elegance Bratton, known for her work on the film The Inspection and episodes of American Horror Stories and Grotesquerie, By Any Means features a script by Sascha Penn, who has written for shows like Power and Creed II. The film stars Nicole Beharie (42, Shame), David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Josh Lucas (Yellowstone), and Ethan Embry (Scream 7), along with Mark Wahlberg and Colman Domingo. It’s based on a true story about an unlikely partnership: a mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent who are forced to collaborate.