Babygirl
A high powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a
torrid affair with
her much younger intern. Nicole Kidman delivers an amazing
performance, bringing a mix of vulnerability and cold calculation to her
character. The supporting cast, though lesser-known, does a great job too,
giving the story depth and unpredictability. Without giving too much away, the
film's exploration of psychological control and submission feels both disturbing
and mesmerizing.
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Juror #2 (Prime Video)
While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial,
a family man finds himself struggling with a serious
moral dilemma, one he could use to
sway
the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the
wrong killer. Kiefer Sutherland got his
part by writing to Clint Eastwood telling
him how big a fan of his he was, and that he wanted to
star in one of his movies before he retired. Kiefer's
dad, Donald Sutherland, had co-starred
with Clint in Kelly's Heroes and Space
Cowboys.
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The Madness (Netflix)
Media pundit Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo)
must fight for his innocence and his life after he
stumbles upon a murder deep in the
Poconos. It's a solid gripping, fast-paced thriller that
keeps you guessing from start to finish. It's rare to
see a show pack this much intensity into just a few
episodes, but this one pulls it off with flair. The
pacing is relentless, with each episode leaving you on
edge, eagerly queuing up the next. While the plot twists
are sometimes predictable, they're executed with enough
style and tension to remain satisfying.
The Buzz...
Linda Lavin, the longtime TV and Tony-winning
stage actress best known for her Emmy-nominated role as
the title character on the sitcom Alice, has
died, according to her publicist. She was 87.
Morgan
Wallen has surprised fans by dropping the new
song Smile. The country singer’s label says that
the song is “a continuation of a theme set by previous
releases, Lies Lies Lies and
Love Somebody, as the narrator navigates
life’s little moments and longings.”
Britney Spears has shared new photos of
her 18 year old son Jayden James and is opening up about
their recent reunion after nearly three years apart.
Nicole Kidman is saying goodbye to
Australia ahead of New Year’s Eve. The Oscar
winning actress was seen heading into the airport for a
trip out of town in Sydney, Australia. Nicole was joined
by her daughters, Faith Margaret, 14, and Sunday Rose,
16.
Kristin Cavallari has a new man in her
life and while she isn’t revealing his identity just
yet, she’s sharing some details about him.
Kate Beckinsale is sharing her own horror
stories from movie sets following Blake Lively‘s
lawsuit against It Ends With Us director and
co-star Justin Baldoni. The Underworld
actress said in an Instagram video that she is
“grateful” to Blake “for highlighting this is not an
archaic problem no one is facing. This is continuing.”
Aquaman star Jason Momoa is staying
in the DC fold. The actor will appear in
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as Lobo,
the alien bounty hunter who first appeared in the comics
in 1983, The Hollywood Reporter has
confirmed.
Actors Stephen Fry, Carey
Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire, author
and screenwriter Kazuo Ishiguro and
executives Amanda Berry and Tim
Richards are among the UK film industry figures
recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list.
Variety and Entertainment Tonight
have partnered for the second year in a row to produce
the official digital red carpet pre-show for the
Golden Globe Awards, which will air
live on Jan. 5 on Variety.com, CBS and
Paramount+.
Apple is hoping those who don’t subscribe to
Apple TV+ will ring in 2025 by binge watching some
of its original TV shows and movies, free for anyone
with an Apple ID for three days. The full Apple TV+
catalog will be free to stream to users worldwide the
first weekend of the year, on on any device where the
streaming service is available. All you need is an Apple
ID and password to sign in for the free two-day weekend
promotional period.