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That exchange in theSeveranceSeason 2 premiere gave viewers an early indicator of what they could expect from Lumon’s new, young and unflappable deputy manager, MissHuang.But she has multitudes, we would learn,...

Sarah Bock,currently playing Miss Huang inSeverance,stars in the hit Apple TV+ show at only 18 years old —and this is not the only thing on her acting resume.

Born on Aug. 15, 2006,Bockis from Raleigh, North Carolina. Severance is Bock's second live-action, filmed project (the first beingHulu'sBruiser), though she has several other credits to her name.

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Netflix and Tyler Perry are partnering up on yet another project with Mea Culpa, a new thriller that Perry will produce alongside singer-actress Kelly Rowland, who is also set to star. Here’s everything you need to know about Mea Culpa coming to Netflix in late February 2023.

The project has been in development for quite some time but was transferred over to Netflix in January 2023, which is when we first learned about the project. Sadly, Netflix did not provide an official comment at the time, but the project was officially unveiled on February 23rd, 2023.

Tyler Perry is on board to direct, produce, and write. This will be Perry’s fifth major project for Netflix followingA Fall From Grace,A Madea Homecoming,A Jazzman’s Blues,andSix Triple Eight.Also upcoming is another Madea movie and new comedy called Joe’s College Road Trip.

To celebrate National Streaming Day,Huluis offering new and select returning users a very special deal. The last time they ran a discount like this was on Black Friday and it hasn’t gotten this low since.

Customers who sign up for Hulu’s ad-supported tier can get the service for just $2 per month for their first three months. If you don’t have a calculator handy, that’s a 75% savings over the $23.96 it would normally cost to subscribe to the service for that length of time. This is a limited-time offer, so act fast; the deal ends at midnight on May 27th.

How to Get Three Months of Hulu for Just $2 Each Click here to activate the deal. Click “Select” under the ad-supported Hulu plan. Enter your information and complete the sign-up process. Get Hulu’s Streaming Day Deal $2/month hulu 75% off normal monthly price of ad-supported...

While it’s unclear whether or notTrevante Rhodesis into astrology, it’s hard not to notice the ways in which he embodies the archetype of his zodiac sign,Aquarius:unconventional, independent, progressive, nonconforming, and most of all, a free spirit.

When browsing Rhodes’ Instagram, one learns he has a thing for art and sunsets. He’s also a poet with great taste in music, in particular jazz and the soulful sounds of the ‘70s, such as the work of the greatMarvin Gaye.But when askingRhodesto define himself,...

Olivia Colmanis one of the most talented actresses of her generation and consistently stars in great movies. Born Sarah Caroline Sinclair, the Oscar-winner started her career on theBBCsketch comedy showBruiserand gradually became a staple of British television. Colman is famous for her equal talent in drama and comedy, as seen by her range between hilarious shows likeFleabagand period dramas likeThe Crown,where she portrayedQueen Elizabeth IIin seasons 3 and 4.

Colman's career in movies skyrocketed in the 2010s, and she's now one of the most revered actresses working today, constantly receiving unanimous praise from critics and recognition from major awards organizations, including the Academy Awards. There are also many great Olivia Colman roles people don't know about representing her fun and versatile filmography, which also consists of indie productions and innovative animated features. Here's a ranking of her very best movies.

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If anyone embodiesDrake’s song “Started From the Bottom,”Shamier Anderson,a fellow Canadian, does. “I’ve been grinding for a minute from Toronto,” says the actor, who grew up in Scarborough, a marginalized district with three brothers and their single mom, a Jamaican immigrant. “My mother didn’t accept the labels that we had very little hope, very little promise. She used to tell us, ‘Even though they label you as an at-risk community, we’re at risk to be extraordinary.’ “

Anderson took his mother’s words to heart: He started from the bottom, and now he’s here.

At 6-foot-2, he walks into the Southgate Bar at the Essex Hotel in New York, smiling brightly even though he’s in the middle of a 48-hour sprint promoting his latest movie,Bruiser.Streaming now onHulu,theOnyx Collectivedrama stars Anderson as the temperamental father of an...

Shamier Andersonis making his debut in the “John Wick”franchise, with his character engaging in a memorably brutal fight scene with Keanu Reeves’ character in the upcoming “John Wick: Chapter 4”.

In a recent interview with Et Canada’sKeshia Chanté,the Toronto-born actor recounted a particularly surreal moment from the set of the new action film.

“It was like, lunch break and we’re in our trailers. And this guy came up, came out of his car, and it wasLiam Neesonbecause he just wanted to say hi toKeanu Reeves,”Anderson recalled.

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“And I’m like, okay… And like, I saw Liam Neeson and Keanu having a moment and I was like, I wish I could freeze frame it,” he added. “So that was like a crazy moment for me,...

Shamier Andersonreveals what it was like beating up Canadian royal and legend,Keanu Reeves,in “John Wick: Chapter 4”in a new interview with Et Canada.

Anderson, from Toronto, who playsTrackerin the flick, tellsKeshia Chanté:“I did beat his ass. But on set I was very careful, I’m not going to lie.”

He explains how they were fighting, then admits “the actor in me is like, ‘Just be very careful. You do not want to actually knock out the Keanu Reeves. I’ll probably get fired.'”

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Anderson, who chats to us alongside Shimazu actorHiroyuki Sanada,goes on, “So, there’s a couple of times where he hit me and I think my lip was bleeding.

The 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards, hosted byHasan Minhaj,took place on Saturday, live from the beach in Santa Monica, California. The annual awards ceremony was live-streamed onIMDb’sYouTubepage, plus additional social platforms, includingFilm Independent’s YouTube channel.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once”led this year’s nominations with a total of eight and swept up seven awards. Following close behind wasCate Blanchett’s “Tár”with seven nods and “Aftersun”with five. Meanwhile, “The Bear”topped the television categories.

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The 2023 Spirit Awards marks the show’s first time highlighting gender-neutral categories. In other words, Blanchett andMichelle Yeohwere up againstPaul Mescalfor lead performance. This year’s recipient of the Robert Altman award went to “Women Talking”,in which the award was given to the film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.

The blue carpet has been rolled up, and now we know who are the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards winners. The list of nominees recognized the best among films made for under $30 million in 2023 — that’s an increase from the previous budget cap, in recognition of ever-increasing production costs.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once”earned pretty much a clean sweep: winning all seven of the categories in which it was nominated, including Best Feature, and seven of its eight nominees winning overall —Ke Huy QuanandJamie Lee Curtiswere competing against each other in one category, Supporting Performance, with the former winning.

Yes, the 38th edition of the awards put on byFilm Independenthave made a change previously adopted by the Gotham Awards: to have gender-neutral performance categories. That meansCate Blanchettwas not just competing againstMichelle Yeohfor Best Lead Performance (who ultimately won), but alsoPaul Mescal...

The 2023 Independent Spirit Awards were dominated by the Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All at Once,”which led all films this year with eight nominations and a won a total of seven prizes, including best feature. Close behind wereTodd Field’s “Tár”with seven noms (it won for best cinematography) and Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun”with five (it won for best first feature). All three movies picked up Oscar nominations this year, with “Everything Everywhere” also leading the Academy Awards pack with a total of 11 nominations.

While last year’s Spirit Award winner for best feature,Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,”did not go on to land an Oscar nomination in the same category, the 2021 winner,Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland,”repeated at the Oscars and took home the best picture prize.

This year’sSpiritAward nominees were highlighted by gender neutral categories, meaningCate BlanchettandMichelle Yeohfaced off...

The 2023 Independent Spirit Awards are being held on Saturday afternoon, March 4, streamed live onIMDb’sYouTubechannel, as well asFilm Independent’s YouTube andTwitteraccounts. The event will be hosted by comedianHasan Minhaj,but who will win when prizes are handed out? Thousands of Gold Derby users have placed their bets here in our predictions center. Those predictions were combined to generate our official racetrack odds. Scroll down to see the odds below, with our projected winners highlighted in gold.

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The nominees for the Spirit Awards are chosen by committees of film industry insiders, including critics, programmers, producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, and actors, past Spirit Award nominees and winners, and members of Film Independent’s board of directors. But winners are decided by Film Independent members at large.

Will Smithwas the surprise guest that set the room abuzz Wednesday night at the 14th annual African American Film Critics Assn. Awards at the Beverly Wilshire hotel.

But Smith had tough competition in the emotional-speech department from fellow honorees that includedDanielle Deadwyler,Viola Davis,Angela BassettandGina Prince-Bythewood.

Deadwyler, who won lead actress honors for her tour de force role in “Till,”drew the crowd’s the attention to the world-changing impact ofMamie Till-Mobley,whose provocative decision to show pictures of her son’s brutalized corpse helped ignite the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and ’60s.

Like other speakers, Deadwyler drew a direct comparison to the conditions that existed more than a half-century ago to the present day, when politicians are pursuing racist legislation designed to restrict the teaching of American history in schools as it relates to the Black experience over the past 400 years.

Bruiseris a coming-of-age drama that follows 14-year-old Darius as he navigates manhood, and though it's by Disney, it's onHulurather than Disney+. Dropped quietly on Hulu on February 24th,Bruiserpacks a punch with its meditation on masculinity as Darius follows the examples of his father and a charismatic stranger named Porter. Bruiser’s coming-of-age story helps give a voice to black masculinity, a subject that most studios do not green light.

While the subject could draw comparisons to 2017’s Best Picture winnerMoonlight,there isn’t much black coming-of-age content to be found in mainstream media. TheMoonlightcomparison is only heightened byMoonlightactor Trevante Rhode’s fantastic performance as Porter. Bruiser premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022 to acclaim. Currently, Bruiser sits at 100% onRotten Tomatoeswith critics praising the story and artistic style. Hulu gives Bruiser a larger chance to find an audience.

Return to Seoul is an odyssey, with a mercurial and alluring lead undertaking the greatest journey of all — self-discovery. Writer-directorDavy Chousets up a narrative that is not new, but still feels fresh and dynamic, especially given the complexities of the protagonist. Chou ultimately steps outside the normal tropes and seizes his opportunities to gather as much nuance and heartache from the main character's, Freddie's, ordeal. Rose colored glasses are nowhere to be seen on this set as Chou enjoys unleashing all of Freddie’s inner turmoil through her characterization. A character study is only as strong as how detailed a screenwriter is with their characters, and Chou rises to the challenge of wrestling with Freddie's search for a home.

Freddie (Park Ji-min) is an adoptee from Korea who was raised in France. Having lost much of her connection to Korea due to time and distance, Freddie wants to return,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bruiser!Bruiser takes an unflinching look at toxic masculinity in a way that doesn't give its audience easy answers. Bruiser follows 14-year-oldDarious(Jalyn Hall) as he navigates manhood with two father figures, his strict but loving father Malcolm (Shamier Anderson) and a charismatic loner Porter (Trevontae Rhodes). The dynamic performances between the three men make for a compelling watch aided by newcomer directorMiles Warren's beautiful direction. Bruiser is one of those small dramas that prioritizes naturalism over the typical escapism of many feature films.

Bruiseris the first narrative film released by theOnyx Collective,a content brand owned and operated by Disney Entertainment that primarily consists of projects from underrepresented groups. Other projects from theOnyxcollective includeHulu's legal drama Reasonable Doubt and docuseriesThe 1619 Project.Bruiser has been compared toMoonlightin both subject and performance.

Shamier Andersonis known for going to inordinate lengths to prepare for his movie roles, from embedding himself in street gangs to sleeping in the desert.

“My preparation process is always rooted in anxiety and not wanting to f**k it up,” the Scarborough-born actor tells Et Canada. “It’s like studying for an exam, you know what I mean?”

For his new family drama “Bruiser”,he did everything he could to get into the mindset of his character Malcolm, a car-salesman stepdad caught in a complicated relationship with his 14-year-old sonDarious,played byJalyn Hall,and his biological father Porter, played byTrevante Rhodes.

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“I went to a car dealership every day and sold cars as Malcolm, as a car salesman,” Anderson shares. “I shaved my head bald because stress [causes] hair loss. I...

Bruiser is methodical in its commitment to building tension, and the result is a fascinating portrait of youth in revolt.Miles Warren's direction is finely tuned and his andBen Medina’s script is just as crisp. The tone and performances take the film to an entirely different level. The cinematography, lighting, and pillar box all add layers to expand and complement the filmmaking. Best of all, the story knows precisely where it’s going and has no interest in holding the audience's hand.

Darious(Till'sJalyn Hall) returns to his rural town after a year at an expensive boarding school only to find that he hates his old friends and doesn’t get along with his stepdad Malcolm (Shamier Anderson). Darious tries to confide in his girlfriend from school, but she makes it clear she doesn’t want to talk as much as he wants to. As Darious...

There’s a moment in “Bruiser,”a somber, lyrical coming-of-age tale set during a difficult Alabama summer, which speaks to the corrosive battle at the heart of the film. “You got a disease in your heart. It’s killing your family,” exclaims Porter, the absentee father to youngDarious,the son he abandoned 13 years ago.

Continue reading ‘Bruiser’: A Searing Coming of Age Story About Black Masculinity [Review] at The Playlist.

Tyler Perryhas set his latest movie withNetflix,with plans to write, direct and produce “MeaCulpa”for the streamer.

Kelly Rowlandwill star in and produce the film, which centers on a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend. The ensemble cast also featuresTrevante RhodesSean Sagar,Nick Sagar,andRonReaco Lee.The new project is set to begin filming this spring.

Producing the film alongside Perry and Rowland areTyler Perry StudiospresidentAngi BonesandWill Areu.

“Mea Culpa”marks Perry’s fifth film directed for Netflix, following “A Fall From Grace,”“A Madea Homecoming,”the period drama “A Jazzman’s Blues”and the upcoming World War II-set drama “Six Triple Eight,”which is currently in production.

The new project marks the first collaboration between Perry and Rowland,...

Emmy and Honorary Oscar winnerTyler Perry(A Jazzman’s Blues) has set another new film, titled Mea Culpa, atNetflix— enlistingKelly Rowland(Think Like A Man),Trevante Rhodes(Moonlight),Sean Sagar(The Gentlemen),Nick Sagar(The Princess Switchtrilogy) andRonReaco Lee(Nappily Ever After) to star.

The film written, directed and produced by Perry follows a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend. Others set as producers includeAngi Bones,Will Areuand Rowland.

Mea Culpa will mark Perry’s fifth Netflix feature followingSix Triple Eight,A Fall From Grace,A Madea Homecoming,A Jazzman’s BluesandAdam McKay’s end-of-the-world comedyDon’t Look Up,which had him as part of the ensemble.Six Triple Eightis a drama telling the true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II Battalion,...

We’re back with another streaming guide of what shows to watch this week. FromNetflix’s new releases to another new episode ofThe Last of Us,there’s a lot going on this week. Here’s what to tune into on your favorite streaming platforms including Netflix,Disney+,Apple TV+, HBO Max, andHulufrom Feb. 20 to Feb. 26.

Netflix Logo | Chesnot/Getty Images‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 and other Netflix shows to watch this week

Attention all Kooks and Pogues. After several long months,Outer Banksreturns with 10 all-new episodes this week on Feb. 23. Find out what happens to the Pogues after settling onto a desert island they dubbed “Poguelandia” in the season 2 finale.

Here’s what other shows are coming to Netflix this week:

Summer StrikeSeason 1 — Feb. 20PerfectMatchSeason 1, Episodes 105-108 — Feb. 21Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal — Feb. 22TriptychSeason 1 — Feb. 22That Girl Lay Lay Season 2 — Feb.

BruiserTrailer —Miles Warren‘sBruiser(2022) movie trailer has been released byHulu.TheBruisertrailer stars Trevente Rhodes,Shamier Anderson,Jalyn Hall,andShinelle Azoroh.CrewBen Medinaand Miles Warren wrote the screenplay forBruiser.“It’s produced byScott Frank,D. Scott Lumpkin,Jewerl Ross,andAaron Ryder.”Plot Synopsis Bruiser‘s plot synopsis: “In [...]

Continue reading:Bruiser(2022) Movie Trailer: DrifterTrevante Rhodesignites turmoil in Jalyn Hall & Shamier Anderson’s Household...

Fresh off its world premiere at TIFF last year,Miles Warren‘s “Bruiser”hitsHululater this month. Warren’s feature debut, based on his 2021 short of the same name, stars “Moonlight”starTrevanteroads as Porter, a drifter who becomes an unlikely father figure to 14-year-oldDarious,much to Darious’ father’s chagrin. Which man will be the larger influence on Darious, especially after he learns Porter’s real identity?

Continue reading ‘Bruiser’ Trailer: Miles Warren’s TIFF 2022 Coming Of Age Drama Hits Hulu On February 24 at The Playlist.

"He's always pretending to be this person... I know he's not."Huluhas debuted the official trailer for an indie film titledBruiser,marking the feature directorial debut ofMiles Warren.This first premiered at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival last year and it also stopped by AFI Fest in the fall. It's set to launch on Hulu for streaming at the end of February. A 14-year-old boy turns to a charismatic loner for help after being beaten up, in director Miles Warren's searing feature film debut about fathers, families, and the effects of too much fighting. During summer,Dariousexplores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm, his strict father, and a burgeoning friendship with mysterious drifter Porter. The film stars Trevente Rhodes,Shamier Anderson,Jalyn Hall,andShinelle Azoroh.TIFF adds that it "contends with legacies of violence — and lands its every punch squarely on the heart.

It feels just like last month we were complimentingHuluon its true crime offerings. Well, with its list of new releases for February 2023, Hulu is staying in the true crime lane. Suppose that’ll happen when you push back the release date of a series or two.

Februarysees the arrival of three notable true crime series on Hulu.Taiwan Crime Storiespremieres on Feb. 1 and presents four true tales from Taiwan’s criminal “dark underbelly.” That will be followed by ABC News Studios’Killing Countyon Feb. 3. That three-episode series ponders the question “what happens when police kill?” The most interesting true crime offering premieres on Feb. 9. That’s when Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult atSarah Lawrence Collegeshares its four-episode saga ofLarry Rayand the young college students he victimized.

As far as non true crime offerings go, the third and final season of Hulu...

Apple TV+ shared a first look (above) at “Liaison,”a six-episode thriller starringVincent CasselandEva Greenin the first French and English multi-languageAppleOriginal series. “Liaison” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first episode on Feb. 24, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 31.

The contemporary thriller explores how the mistakes of one’s past has the potential to destroy their future, combining action with a multi-layered plot where espionage and political intrigue play out against a story of passionate and enduring love. In addition toCasselland Green, the series also starsPeter Mullan,Gerard Lanvin,Daniel Francis,Stanislas Merhar,Irene Jacob,Laetitia Eido,Eriq Ebouaney,Bukky BakrayandThierry Fremont.

“Liaison” is created and written byVirginie Brac,and is directed byStephen Hopkins.The series is co-produced by Newen Studio-backed companiesRingside StudiosandLeonis Productions,and executive produced byGub Neal,...