Staff Reports
In the world of Hollywood, it looks like they’ve mastered the art of creating sequels that nobody really asked for but will begrudgingly watch anyway. The chatter lately has been all about the sequel to that murder-mystery sensation, Knives Out. Yes, folks, if you thought you solved that whodunit, get ready to do it all over again. We’re sure it will be thrilling, though some might argue that it’s becoming a bit like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while the TV is on—certainly entertaining, but you’ll probably get distracted and might not finish. Still, everyone will give it a chance because, let’s face it, there’s only so many times you can watch re-runs of ’90s sitcoms before you crave something, anything, remotely new.
Next, we were treated to the classic existential Hollywood question: Is it a he, a she, or a they? All these little enigmas are sprinkled into trailers now; they’re like the popcorn of identity politics—a little crunch with every character introduction. Forget plot and character development; the buzzword now is diversity, and this trailer left some scratching their heads in the best kind of way. Not knowing who is what anymore is the new normal, apparently. Who knew ambiguity could be fun?
On the other corner of Tinseltown, we’ve got a real gem that’s sure to get people talking: a political drama featuring the dynamic duo of Sean Penn and Leonardo DiCaprio. These icons of cinema are set to dive into the stormy seas of political violence. Now, whether this will be an Oscar-worthy performance or the cinematic equivalent of a soapbox rant, we’ll have to wait and see. Given the actors involved, one might wonder if there’s a carbon footprint offsetting the intensity of their dramatic outbursts. Perhaps they’ll surprise us, make us think, and, if we’re lucky, entertain us along the way.
Of course, the most riveting action might still come from the comfort of our sofas, as TV remains the staple diet for our entertainment cravings. Watching fight movies has been a guilty pleasure for many, a time-tested tradition of couch-potato adrenaline without stepping into the gym. And as always, there’s an endless supply of thrilling plots to devour from the convenience of the living room. It’s a safe bet that picture-in-picture will save us from the disappointment of any lackluster film as we multitask between streaming services.
The upcoming Hollywood season assures us a selection of high drama, political narratives, and the occasional puzzle of identity politics for good measure. Whether these films lift spirits or raise eyebrows, they’ll certainly have people steering their streaming services’ search bars in search of the next great escapade. Fasten your seatbelts, and prepare for the spectacle, whatever shape it may take.
