'Last Night in Soho' and the "Dangerous" Side of Nostalgia
►"Dark valentine." THR's
Alex Ritman speaks to Edgar Wright about his hotly anticipated thriller
Last Night in Soho, the director's decidedly dark take on swinging-'60s London. The film showcases not simply the glamor of London's Soho district in its colorful glory years but also the darker, seedier and more dangerous elements — especially for women.
The story. —
Trial by combat. A nearly five-minute extended clip for Ridley Scott's
The Last Duel dropped Tuesday, giving audiences a better look at the historical epic that stars Matt Damon and Adam Driver as medieval knights preparing to fight to the death.
The clip. —
Cash for content. Snapchat will begin giving out cash prizes up to $25,000 next month to users who create top-performing content that meet the criteria of specific “challenges.”
The story. —
Panem et circenses. David Arquette revealed Tuesday he is opening the Empire Circus in Brooklyn this fall. The actor will serve as the creative director for the interactive spectacle, which will transform Empire Stores into a choose-your-own-adventure circus experience.
The story. In other news... —TV review: Peacock's
One of Us Is Lying.
—Film review: Jason Sudeikis in
South of Heaven.
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Red Rocket trailer: Simon Rex plays porn star struggling after return to Texas hometown.
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TV ratings:
Monday Night Football continues strong early season run.
—YouTuber
Jacksepticeye signs with CAA.
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Dutton acquires debut novel Kismet in deal that reunites WME interns.
—Riot Games promotes
Naz Aletaha to global head of League of Legends esports.
—Robert Pattinson, Lily Collins and Ewan McGregor to
reunite for Go Campaign virtual gala.
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IFC, FilmNation take Venice winner, French abortion drama
Happening.
What else we're reading... —"YouTube Removes R. Kelly’s Channels, But Still Offers His Songs" [
Bloomberg]
—"Marvel's
Shang-Chi Was Made With China In Mind. Here's Why Beijing Doesn't Like It." [
NBC News]
—"Facebook Harms Children And Weakens Democracy: Ex-Employee" [
BBC]
—"Who Is the Bad Art Friend?" [
New York Times]
—"The Refreshing, Bad Romance Of
Venom: Let There Be Carnage" [
Vox]
Today... ...in 2006, Martin Scorsese’s star-studded, crowd-pleasing gangster film
The Departed hit theaters, eventually grossing more than $280 million worldwide and claiming the best picture Oscar at the 79th Academy Awards.
The original review. Today's birthdays: Ioan Gruffudd (🏴48), Emily Mortimer (50),
Olivia Thirlby (35), Elisabeth Shue (58), Addison Rae (21), Britt Ekland (79), Brett Gelman (45), Luisa d'Oliveira (35), Ida Engvoll (36), Jeremy Sisto (47), Stefanie Martini (31), Amy Jo Johnson (51), Rhyon Nicole Brown (29)
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