Taking a Break from the News by Watching the News- but does “Last Week Tonight” Count?
Acutely funny and always well-intentioned, Last Week Tonight has a lot of heart for a satirical-news program.

SI Ajeeb, a probationary officer posted in a Kerala town, investigates the mysterious death of an unidentified woman whose decomposed body is found in a well. Despite a lack of evidence and official support, he relentlessly pursues the truth with the help of ASI Joy while battling his own psychological struggles. Inspired by true events, the film follows his quest for justice in a case that changes his life forever.
Acutely funny and always well-intentioned, Last Week Tonight has a lot of heart for a satirical-news program.
As one of the women said in the film, friendship in your teens is “as important as any lover” and it’s clear they lived that philosophy throughout their early adult lives as well.
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
Ben Affleck leads The Way Back, a seemingly cathartic film for him after the actor’s recent bouts with alcoholism and rehab. He plays Jack, a man fighting his own battles who happens upon coaching a boys’ basketball team, the same team he once played for back in high school.
This groundbreaking summer blockbuster proves that diversity enhances the action genre.
How closely should film adaptations follow their source material? Let's take a deep dive into "Norma Rae", and find out.