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As a critic, I’ve seen a lot of true crime, but this new series really stands out. It doesn’t rehash the whole crime; instead, it zeroes in on the incredibly risky moment when a defendant decides to testify. Each episode dissects a major trial, showing how the accused tried to sway the jury with their own story. What’s really compelling is they use actual courtroom footage alongside insightful analysis, letting you see exactly how these testimonies played out and ultimately impacted the verdict. It’s a fascinating look at the gamble of taking the stand in your own defense, and it starts streaming on February 5th – definitely one to watch.

In the lead-up to Super Bowl 60, where Seattle will face New England, Jones shared a couple of his pre-game rituals. He always puts on his jersey exactly 45 minutes before kickoff, and he needs to listen to the song “Go to War” by NBA YoungBoy before the game starts.

This show was created as a fresh take on the classic Gundam series. It centers around three friends who unexpectedly find themselves piloting powerful military robots to fight against an empire based on the moon. The story closely follows the plot of the original 1979 series, particularly the theme of a spaceship crew trying to escape enemy lines. Notably, the robots were designed by Kunio Okawara, who also created the original Gundam designs.

The fanbase for this show gained a negative reputation due to their strong reactions to later plot points. After a romance developed between the characters Ichigo and Hiro, some fans sent death threats to the people working on the show, including the voice actors. This anger stemmed from a deep love for the main character, Zero Two, and a feeling that her story wasn’t being handled well. The harassment became so severe that the show’s creators had to publicly speak out about it. This incident is a stark example of how disagreements over character relationships can turn into real-life threats.

Starting February 1st, you can watch ‘Build for Off-Road,’ a new reality series that follows skilled builders as they create powerful vehicles built to handle the toughest landscapes. The show gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the complex engineering and detailed work that goes into turning ordinary vehicles into off-road machines. Each episode highlights the building process and the excitement of testing these vehicles in real-world conditions.

The Canadian series launched on January 22nd and has remained a consistent hit on Netflix, staying in the top 10 English TV shows ever since. Currently, it’s number 10 in the U.S. and has achieved top 10 status in 81 countries, with over 12 million views.

Quentin Tarantino has often talked about the profound impact this movie had on him, even writing in his book, Cinema Speculation, that it completely captivated him the first time he saw it. He first experienced it as a teenager at a double feature with his mother, and it immediately sparked a lasting fascination.

He loved the film so much that, for ten years, he’d travel to any theater in Los Angeles that was showing it – long before it was available to watch at home. Tarantino believes the unique appeal of Rolling Thunder is that it seamlessly blends intelligent drama with exciting action.

He considers it the ultimate combination of character-driven storytelling and action, a belief he maintains to this day. It’s clear how this movie’s balance of strong characters and intense action influenced his own acclaimed films, such as Kill Bill and Django Unchained.

Goldberg points out a big difference between feeling lonely and simply being alone. She thinks society often makes people feel like there’s something wrong with enjoying time by themselves, or that you need to be part of a couple to be okay.

For Goldberg, the ability to be independent and true to herself is more valuable than being in a traditional relationship. She playfully mentioned the little compromises that come with sharing your life – like deciding between red and white wine – and admitted that sometimes she just wants to enjoy simple pleasures, like a pasta dinner, without needing to consult anyone else.

In her book, Salma Hayek revealed that the 1971 film Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory had a profound impact on her life. She fondly remembers being captivated as a child by the idea of discovering a golden ticket and being transported to a world where anything could happen. The movie, starring Gene Wilder, showed her that reality is what you make it. Hayek realized that movies could create unbelievable worlds – like a chocolate river – and that you didn’t need a literal golden ticket to experience that kind of magic.

Denzel Washington has shared that he looks up to Clint Eastwood as a role model for his own career path. He admires how Eastwood seamlessly moved from being a hugely successful actor to a highly respected director.

Washington views Eastwood’s journey as a guide for eventually shifting his focus from performing to mentoring others and directing from behind the camera. Eastwood set a high standard, transitioning from early roles in shows like Rawhide and films in the Dollars Trilogy to directing his debut film, Play Misty For Me, in 1971.

Both actors frequently starred in their own directed projects, creating a unique career blend that resulted in acclaimed films like Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. By following this example, Washington is building a legacy defined not only by his performances, but also by the stories he helps bring to life.