For weeks, a real media war opposes Booba, the millionaire rapper, to the influential agent Magali Berdah and his influencers. The artist accuses of fraud several of these stars of social networks. The influencers have become the idols of teenagers, who follow their adventures on their smartphones. On their accounts, they expose their lives, their looks and their silhouettes in Miami or Dubai. And to earn money, they turn into sandwich men and women, thanks to product placement. Brands pay up to 10,000 euros for a few seconds of video. Because this universe generates millions of euros, from which influencers, TV producers or agents profit. Among them, a woman crushes the competition, Magali Berdah. The powerful boss of Shauna Events agreed to open her doors.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
Netflix’s new rom-com, Voicemails for Isabelle (dir. Leah McKendrick), isn’t just heartwarming, funny, and an achievement in female directing - it’s also an instant classic. Following 20-something aspiring baker Jill (Zoey Deutch), Voicemails for Isabelle tells a story of grief, self-discovery, and fateful connections. Ever since her beloved sister Izzy’s (Ciara Bravo) death, Jill has been leaving her hilarious, extremely TMI voicemails about her chaotic love life and miserable day job as a prep cook. Little does she know that a handsome and unsatisfied real estate agent in her hometown has inherited the number and practically fallen in love with her by listening to her stories.
In episode 4 of 'Hawkeye,' things are getting real, from a mystery surrounding a Rolex watch to hints at a certain "big guy" to the reveal of [SPOILER].
On top of the phenomenal acting, and great dialogue between the two characters, the cinematography was ravishing! The sound was outstanding! The production design was simple, yet intrinsic. The minimalistic approach in the Malibu beach house represented how little they really have going on in their relationship. The storyline may have been much simpler than "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf," but all the more insightful, and much more animalistic at its core.
Ripley is a great character because she serves two distinct, but rewarding, purposes in the original film and the sequel.
"Black Widow" has strong female characters but sidelines its title character and serves as a launchpad for her successor, Florence Pugh's Yelena.
