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Netflix created a comedy series about the last video rental store still operating, a bit of irony considering Netflix contributed to the decline of video stores. The show centered on Timmy Yoon, the store manager, and his eccentric employees as they tried to keep the business afloat. It aimed for a funny, heartwarming vibe like shows such as ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Superstore,’ but didn’t gain enough viewers. Ultimately, Netflix cancelled the show after one season because of low ratings.

Kendall, Shiv, Roman, and Connor Roy are constantly battling each other for control of their father’s powerful media company. Their alliances change frequently as they navigate business deals and personal problems. They use tactics like board votes, spreading rumors, and leaking information to try and prove they deserve to take over. This intense competition stems from promises their father made to each of them and a childhood filled with power struggles and a lack of affection. The way the company is structured actually reflects and reinforces these long-held family rivalries, playing out both privately and publicly.

On the busiest night of the year, head chef Andy Jones battles a relentlessly chaotic shift at his London restaurant. The entire film is shot as one continuous take, heightening the intense pressure as problem after problem arises. He must navigate demanding customers, a health inspection, and his own inner struggles, all while the film vividly portrays the grueling pace that can push kitchen staff to their absolute limits.

As a movie fan, one scene always gets to me: Rick sending Ilsa away at the end of Casablanca. It just breaks my heart, but you understand why he does it. He lets her go on the plane with Victor, knowing it’s for the greater good – to help the resistance. That whole scene, with the fog and everything, is iconic. And Rick’s speech? Seriously, it’s perfect. He basically tells her that their personal feelings don’t matter as much as what’s happening in the world. It’s the ultimate bittersweet goodbye, and honestly, it still sets the bar for how to do a cinematic farewell right.

Kanye West often explains his problematic comments by claiming they’re part of his artistic expression or stem from his mental health. He frequently uses social media to suggest that people don’t understand how brilliant he is. In interviews, he often accuses the media of twisting his words to make him look bad. He consistently portrays himself as someone who’s unfairly targeted for speaking the truth.

This movie playfully imagines a day in the life of The Beatles during the height of Beatlemania. Director Richard Lester brilliantly shows the wild energy of the British Invasion using fast-paced editing that would later inspire countless music videos. The band members showcase their natural humor as they navigate screaming fans and deal with their managers. It’s a fantastic look back at the excitement and energy surrounding the rise of rock and roll in the 1960s.

Filming took place throughout all five boroughs of New York City, using real apartments, shops, and streets with limited permits and quick setups. Episodes were often shot with small teams and natural light, which kept costs down by reducing the need for equipment, transportation, and lengthy on-location shoots. Writers crafted stories that fit easily into accessible neighborhoods, meaning locations served both the plot and the budget. The final product is a realistic look at New York, captured quickly amidst the city’s everyday life and residents’ routines.

Bill and Jo Harding, a divorcing couple, travel through Oklahoma chasing storms. As they try to sort out their split, they face a growing number of incredibly powerful tornadoes. The movie realistically shows the force of these storms using a combination of real-life effects and computer-generated imagery. The characters struggle to survive while also trying to test a new weather instrument.

Jack Pierce created Boris Karloff’s famous monster look using a combination of materials like cotton, liquid adhesive, wax used by morticians, and a specially made headpiece to achieve the flat-top shape. He also used makeup to change Karloff’s face and how he spoke, adding built-up eyelids and dental pieces. The bolts and scars were carefully sculpted onto Karloff’s skin using layers of materials to make them look realistic. The makeup was designed in pieces, making it easier to reapply each day during filming without having to start from scratch.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in North America, Zootopia 2 earned $156 million. This was the second-highest opening ever for the holiday, following Moana 2 from last year, which earned $225 million.