Dwayne Johnson Recalls Meeting With Christopher Nolan After He Praised His Smashing Machine Performance, And Does Someone Have A Tissue?

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s film, The Smashing Machine, where he portrays UFC fighter Mark Kerr, is a surprising shift for the actor into more serious roles. Though the movie didn’t perform well at the box office, Johnson’s performance resonated with many, including director Christopher Nolan. Nolan offered praise for Johnson’s emotional depth during a screening of the Benny Safdie-directed sports biopic on its opening weekend. Johnson recently shared with Variety his experience of hearing Nolan’s comments while in the audience.

‘Brooklyn 99′ Snuck the Best Sitcom Joke in History Right Under Viewers’ Noses

Charles Boyle, played by Joe Lo Truglio, is the quirky, lovable oddball of the 99th Precinct. Known for his obsession with food, playful innuendos, and unwavering loyalty to Jake Peralta, he was often the target of jokes, or simply made people laugh with his unusual behavior. While he occasionally delivered a perfectly timed funny line – like his memorable “Diane Weist infection… like yeast!” – his absolute funniest moment, and arguably the best joke of the entire show, went completely unnoticed by viewers and his colleagues. True to character, it was a completely offhand and unintentional bit of comedy.

Star Wars Introduces the Most Absurd Darth Vader Replacement of All Time

Several characters have tried to challenge Darth Vader, like Saw Gerrera, who became heavily augmented with machinery after opposing the Empire. Though Saw is compelling, he never felt like a true successor to Vader, largely because he was inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative, more hopeful approaches. The newest Star Wars character aiming to fill that role is different – even if they’re quite outlandish.

Lizzy Caplan On Lula’s Absence & Return In Now You See Me 3

I really loved watching Lula become a true part of the team in Now You See Me 2, and I was so happy to see her and Jack Wilder become a couple! It was a little confusing, though, because all the posters and trailers for the next movie only showed the original four Horsemen – and Lula wasn’t anywhere to be seen. It definitely made me wonder if she’d be back for another adventure.

Alibaba & JPMorgan: A Blockchain Romance 💸✨

Financial landscape, or perhaps just a fancy backdrop for our tale.

In this age of commerce, where borders are but lines on a map, Alibaba’s global business-to-business platform seeks to rewrite the rules of exchange. Tokenized currencies, backed by the steadfast dollar and euro, shall flow like a river, unencumbered by the whims of intermediaries. A noble endeavor, though one cannot help but smirk at the irony of a digital revolution led by those who once thrived on paper and ink. 📜🔄

Bat-Fam’s Showrunner And Cast Reveal If Series Can Work In Live-Action And Biggest Challenges Of Making It Happen (Exclusive)

As a huge fan, I’m really excited to hear the showrunner, Mike Roth, thinks a live-action version is totally possible! He believes the show’s unique and quirky designs are actually a strength, and with today’s CGI, they could really bring them to life. He’s especially enthusiastic about how awesome a live-action Man-Bat could look – and honestly, who wouldn’t be?