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When George Orwell published “Animal Farm” 80 years ago, he intended the book — in which barnyard animals rebel against their human overlords to create an egalitarian society, only to slide back into a different form of tyranny — as a kid-friendly critique of Soviet society under Stalin. Now, director Andy Serkis has hatched an all-new computer-animated version (adapted by Nick Stoller) that makes Orwell’s masterpiece seem like a relic of the Cold War. That’s not to say such anti-totalitarian arguments no longer apply — one could argue they’re more relevant than ever today — but the message feels muddled amid all the pratfalls and fart jokes.

In a twist that Orwell (who died in 1950) might well have appreciated, the now-classic cartoon version of “Animal Farm” made in 1954 was backed by the CIA (as part of an active effort to insinuate its anti-communist talking points into Hollywood productions) and co-directed by married...

The Kryptonian frenzy for Kal-El is about to hit its zenith, and the hullabaloo for all things Superman will finally come to fruition on July 11. Everything Warner Bros. Discovery and the newly minted DC Studios have built comes down to this—the success of James Gunn's seminal superhero film.

To help amp the frenetic anxiousness and intrigue, Max... eh, HBO Max has quietly loaded its library to the hilt with animated and live studio projects. Many of these are regaled by Superman aficionados worldwide as some of the most important stories ever told about the Man of Steel. Those tales include Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009), The Death of Superman (2018), Reign of the Supermen (2019), Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020), and Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022).

Among them are two more epic stories rarely found in streamers that deserve to be watched by all of the Superfans: Superman: Unbound...

Akhil Akkineni Zainab Ravdjee Wedding: The younger son of South Superstar Nagarjuna is also going to get married, now the younger son of superstar is going on in the Trend, whose videos are going viral on social media, where the videos are becoming quite viral where many South artists are seen joining their happiness.

Many stars arrived at Akhil Akkineni’s wedding

Another artist is going to take seven wedding rounds from the film world. This is none other than Akhil Akkineni, the younger son of Telugu cinema’s popular actor Nagarjun, is now going to tie the knot. Actor’s wedding Zainab Ravdjee Is happening with an artist named. Where Naga Chaitanya has attended the procession with his beautiful wife in the handsome look at the wedding ceremony. Other big artists were also seen.

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan also became part of the wedding

Many videos of marriage samaroh are going viral.

Sergei Loznitsa returns to fiction after a seven-year passage, transporting us to 1937’s Stalin-ruled Soviet Union, where every corridor feels like a cell. The film opens on a frost-bitten prison yard, the gate’s creak as chilling as a verdict. Within those walls, an aging inmate kindles a match to incinerate plea letters, yet rescues one stained with blood. That scrap becomes the spark for young prosecutor Kornyev’s arrival—a man whose faith in lawful process clashes with a system built on terror.

From the first frames, Loznitsa’s austere staging—locked-off camera in an Academy-ratio frame—insists on deliberate stillness. Light falls in rigid rectangles; shadows move like specters. A measured tempo unfolds: moments of waiting stretch into tension, as if silence itself might betray a secret. The atmosphere tightens around Kornyev’s idealism, testing whether belief in justice can survive when faced with the Nkvd’s cold machinery.

Sergei Loznitsa’s forensically objective, intellectually nuanced documentaries tend to stand in stark contrast to his fictional output; in films like My Joy, In the Fog and Donbass, the Ukrainian director is inclined to put his cards on the table, usually addressing his signature subject: the abject failure of the Russian state. Two Prosecutors follows in that tradition, being a very slow and very talky chamber piece that could be the most terrifying comedy that Aki Kaurismäki never made, or a Chaplin-esque horror film about the evils of bureaucracy in a world ruled by morons. This time, Loznitsa doesn’t just have the Kremlin in his sights; Two Prosecutors is one of his most accessible films to date, with relevance to every country wrestling with authoritarian political parties right now.

Based on a novella by Soviet and political activist Georgy Demidov (1908-1987), Two Prosecutors begins with a screen credit noting...

Akhil Akkineni Lenin Glimpse (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akhil Akkineni has been on a break since the release of his last film, Agent, which hit the screens in 2023. The film was a failure, both critically and commercially. Now, he is making a comeback with Lenin. On Akhil Akkineni’s birthday yesterday, a title glimpse of the film was released.

For this film, he has undergone a complete transformation in appearance, opting for a more rustic look.

The glimpse, which runs for 1 minute and 5 seconds, features the protagonist recalling how his father gave him the most powerful weapon — a name — and taught him that while a man may die, his name lives on.

The video also showcases Sreeleela, who plays the female lead in the film. Lenin is a rural drama directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, with music composed by Thaman. The film is produced as a collaborative effort between Sithara Entertainments and Annapurna Studios.

When it comes to films that are sometimes described as propaganda, a few titles immediately come to mind. Some of the earliest examples of film being used to illustrate political ideology come from none other than Sergei Eisenstein. October: Ten Days That Shook The World illustrated the overthrow of Czarist Russia, and Battleship Potemkin, now widely regarded as a masterclass in montage and editing, lifted communist ideology to take the place of religion, complete with aspects of martyrdom.

The tension between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War would lead to propaganda and subversive satire of a different sort. One of the most prominent ways in which this played out was in the realm of science fiction. The red planet of Mars threatening invasion at any moment provided the perfect satirical vehicle, something that was picked up by Rod Sterling in an Episode of The Twilight Zone.

Sybok, Spocks Vulcan half-brother, appeared in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier as the films antagonist, however, he made no further appearances in the franchise. That is, until Star Trek: Strange New Worlds re-introduced him in Season 1 Episode 7.

Now, Laurence Luckinbill, who first played the character, has offered some words of advice to whoever may take up the mantle next. In an interview with Screen Rant to promote his new memoir, Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theater Saved My Life, Luckinbill talked about what is at the core of Syboks character, and what the next actor to play the Vulcan who forwent logic for emotion should focus on.

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Laurence Luckinbill advises future Sybok actor to focus on the character's good intentions and not see him as a villain. Luckinbill shared his experience working with William Shatner on Star Trek V and his interpretation of Sybok's role. His memoir, "Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theater Saved My Life," is available for purchase.

Laurence Luckinbill, who played Sybok in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, has important advice for the next actor to play Spock's Vulcan half-brother in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Sybok made a shocking comeback in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 7, "The Serene Squall" - 33 years after Luckinbill originated the role of Sybok in Star Trek V. Sybok did not appear in Strange New Worlds season 2, but it's possible Spock's older half-brother who eschewed logic for emotion could return in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3.

In an upcoming exclusive interview with Screen Rant to discuss his memoir,...

Laurence Luckinbill saw his character, Sybok, as a complex figure searching for God, resembling Lenin's transformation into a dictator. Luckinbill refused to have Sybok armed with weapons, wanting to portray him as a peaceful seeker, which director William Shatner supported. Despite mixed reviews, Luckinbill praised Shatner's directing, valuing the opportunity to play the tragic and Shakespearean role of Sybok.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier's Laurence Luckinbill shares how he sees Sybok and credits director William Shatner for helping him realize his vision. Shatner cast Luckinbill as the villain of the fifth Star Trek movie after seeing the lauded stage actor's performance as President Lyndon B. Johnson in Lyndon. As Sybok, Luckinbill played a holy man who was the Vulcan half-brother of Spock (Leonard Nimoy). However, Sybok was no mere heavy, and the emotional Vulcan was unlike previous Star Trek movie villains.

Laurence Luckinbill appeared on All Access Star Trek - A TrekMovie.

“Babylon Berlin: Season One” is the beginning of a complex political crime period drama that has run for four seasons in Germany, with a fifth yet to come. It’s won a scheisse-load of awards and nominations for the series and many of its components, and is best appreciated by concentrated viewing – preferably in binges – rather than casual or background entertainment.

It’s set in 1929. Gereon Rath (Volker Bruch) is an honest, intelligent cop who has just moved to the titular city. He’s paired with Burno Wolter (Peter Kurth), a brutish fellow detective of questionable virtue. The former looks like mellowed version of Tim Roth; the latter somewhere between Gert Frobe and Simon Oakland. The crimes they’re assigned to cover seem local, but lead quickly down the rabbit hole of international intrigue, overrun with individual and group conflicts, misdirection and betrayals, spanning from Russia to Germany and beyond.

The King's Man sequel will focus on the rise of Hitler and how he was supported by the English aristocracy. The sequel, titled The Traitor King, has already been written and is described as "pretty cool" by director Matthew Vaughn. Despite mixed reviews and disappointing box office results, the sequel will build upon the much-mocked mid-credit scene from the first film, introducing Hitler to the Kingsman franchise.

Director Matthew Vaughn has offered details of his intention for The King’s Man sequel, revealing that the follow-up "is about the rise of Hitler.” Speaking with Collider, Vaughn confirmed that The King’s Man 2 is indeed happening and will follow on from the...questionable mid-credit scene at the end of the first outing.

“The next one it’s it is about the rise of Hitler, and how Hitler did come to power and basically was supported by the English aristocracy."

The filmmaker also...

Toledo, Spain — At this month’s Annecy, France’s Canal+, France Télévisions and even Gulli delighted the business by unveiling new production slates which boasted some of the boldest projects being brought to market at the French festival.

At one and the same time, major European broadcasters, the BBC and France Télévisions again, were talking up their streaming services at Annecy.

These used to be treated as a complement to their linear offering. Now it’s increasingly the other way round.

Annecy, of course, is animation. But could the same market forces be at work in live action TV and in Spain?

More than a hint of a step-by-step revolution at work at Rtve, Spain’s public broadcaster, was sensed at an upbeat showcase on Wednesday.

Moderated by José Pastor, Rtve’s director of film and fiction, the show-case, Rtve Co-Productions on Board, featured three shows, “Allende, the Thousand Days,...

An Indiana chapter of the right-wing, anti-government group “Moms for Liberty” issued an apology on Thursday for including a quote from genocidal Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in their “Parent Brigade” newsletter.

The newsletter contained the quote “He alone, who Owns the youth, Gains the future,” with attribution to Hitler at the top of the page.

The Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty's first newsletter, which was posted on Facebook last night, quoted Adolf Hitler. Here's what you need to know. pic.twitter.com/vCW9wfzJyM

— IndyStar (@indystar) June 22, 2023

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White House Plumbers raises a major question about Gordon Liddy's political allegiance. In a story that details the covert operations behind Richard Nixon's infamous Watergate conspiracy, Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux star as E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy of the White House Special Investigations Unit. Like their TV counterparts, Hunt and Giddy were two of the so-called masterminds hired by Nixon following the leaked release of the Pentagon Papers in 1971.

Throughout his portrayal in episode 1 of White House Plumbers titled "The Beverly Hills Burglary," Liddy remains mostly polished and charismatic despite his questionable references to Nazi Germany and Hitler. His minor use of German language and other smaller mentions of German culture can often be overlooked until he started to play a vinyl record of one of Hitler's speeches at a dinner party. Howard (Harrelson) and his wife Dorothy (Lena Headey) are taken aback by Liddy's strange admiration for the dictator,...

That too, in a clear, even colloquial and ‘colourful’ language – eschewing the esoteric jargon that most philosophers, chiefly Central European, tend to create or revel in.

And it also helps when they use examples from popular culture, like this bearded and burly Slovenian philosopher, whose frame of reference spans Hollywood films from Charlie Chaplin to "The Matrix" and literature from Shakespeare to Stephen King, as well as a wide section of cutting-edge science, from biogenetics to quantum theory.

For good measure, Slavoj Zizek is characterised by an unconventional approach and appearances and can be counted for a slew of polemics and provocations – describing most people as "boring idiots".

Along with global political and economic issues, he offers trenchant opinions on topics from modern advertising to consumerism to reality shows, and so on.

This is not only a bid to disrupt the expected academic method, but also of the idea of the philosopher as an unworldly,...