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Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Editorial: Bob Odenkirk's reflection on fatherhood hits home
When comedian Mike Birbiglia asked actor Bob Odenkirk whom he's jealous of, the Chicago-area native gave an answer that left the podcast host speechless. 'Anyone who has little kids at home,' Odenkirk said. 'There's no question,' he continued. 'I knew what I was doing when I had kids growing up. I was being a dad. I mean, that was my job. And I didn't have to ask myself, 'What am I doing here? What do I do? And how can I be a part of this world? How can I be meaningful today?' 'I understood my purpose.' That likely wasn't what Birbiglia expected the 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' star to say. 'Don't blink!' is the kind of advice new parents shrug off. We all think we understand what it means, but we don't really comprehend the fleeting nature of our kids' childhood while we're in it. It would be lovely to be happy to be tired, to be glad of tidying yet to be done. Of bills to pay and dinners yet to be made, hair to be brushed, socks to be folded. Not to rush through rocking a child to sleep in hopes of stealing back a moment for ourselves. In the moment, we don't realize that rest will come — quiet, too — when it's over. Odenkirk offers valuable perspective for those of us raising young kids, and nostalgic camaraderie for those of us whose kids are grown. And, even for those of us who don't have children, Odenkirk's message is a reminder that it's our relationships — and, often, our self-sacrifice — that matter more than the money we make and the accomplishments we achieve. In a society obsessed with productivity, parenting offers a rare shot at meaning that isn't tied to accolades and recognition. We would do well to value that more — not just in our words and the sentiments we express on social media, but in the policies we support and the way we structure work and family life. We're not saying being a parent is the only path to meaning. Instead, parenting is one vocation through which you can find purpose. Odenkirk's point is that this calling offered him a clear purpose in life that brought him fulfillment, but his message focuses on the importance of finding meaning in life. Others find it through acts of service, a fulfilling career or lasting relationships. We find it refreshing to hear someone who has achieved so much in the public eye share his reverence for something as universal as fatherhood. Odenkirk's comments are a reminder to those in the thick of parenting that these years matter — not just for your kids, but for you. Parenthood is purpose, even when it feels like chaos.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
So What's This Mysterious Apple TV+ Drama from the ‘Breaking Bad' Creator?
Vince Gilligan is breaking away from Breaking Bad. Streaming this November on Apple TV+ is Pluribus, the next—and suddenly highly anticipated—original series by the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator. It's scheduled to hit the streamer November 7. Pluribus will star Emmy-nominated actress Rhea Seehorn, marking a Better Call Saul reunion of sorts with Gilligan. The show's official basic plot synopsis reads simply, "The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness." So yes, Pluribus is currently shrouded in mystery, save for a few breadcrumbs that establish a deeply ominous yet Gilligan-esque tone. (Also: It might be science fiction?) At the very least, we know that it's going to be far different from the grounded crime epics we've been used to from Gilligan for nearly 15 years. But just what the heck is Pluribus actually about? Settle in as we try to make sense of a show that almost defies description. What Is Pluribus Actually About? It's safe to assume Seehorn will play a woman named Carol, who is named in one of the show's mysterious 30-second teasers released July 28. The teaser includes a working phone number, 202-808-3981, which plays a recorded message of an unknown woman talking to "Carol." While plot details are currently vague, Pluribus is poised to be a psychological thriller of some kind. Tonally, it feels reminiscent of another major Apple TV+ hit, Severance, a sci-fi thriller that turns the corporate workplace into a labyrinth of lies and unanswered questions. Another teaser for Pluribus establishes a similarly sinister and bitterly sarcastic vibe. In a teaser released July 25, a woman stands alone in what seems to be a government building after-hours; note the American flag and what looks like the Maryland state flag in the far-left side of the frame. The woman stands in front of a front desk, licking doughnuts and putting them back. (Nasty!) As she does this, the camera moves to a close-up of a handwritten sign that reads, "Help yourself." You can find evidence that the show is taking place in Maryland by noting the brand of doughnuts. They're from Sandy Pony Doughnuts, a real Maryland-based doughnut shop with locations in Annapolis, Chincoteague, and Bethany Beach. On July 26, Sandy Pony confirmed its involvement with the show with a post on Instagram that shows its staff doing a pop-up at San Diego Comic-Con with Pluribus branding. And if the title Pluribus sounds familiar, it's Latin for "many." "E pluribus unum" ("From many, one") is the unofficial U.S. motto, printed on the Great Seal of the United States. If you check your pockets, you'll find the motto printed on all U.S. dollars, dimes, and quarters. How Different Is Pluribus from Breaking Bad? If we had to guess, quite a bit. In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Seehorn commented on Pluribus as "a very challenging show." "[Vince Gilligan is] vacillating between tones and between genres like he and Peter Gould did on Better Call Saul, but it's even more pronounced now," Seehorn told The Hollywood Reporter. "It is a very challenging role and a very challenging show in the best way. It's everything that an actor would want." Gilligan himself recently alluded to telling new stories that don't feature the same shade of antihero that shows like Breaking Bad popularized in the early 2010s. During his acceptance speech for an award by the Writers Guild of America back in February, Gilligan invited his fellow writers to "write more good guys." "For decades we made the villains too hot [and] viewers everywhere, all around the world, pay attention. They say, 'Here's this badass, I want to be that cool.' When that happens, fictional bad guys stop being the precautionary tales they were intended to be. God help us, they've become aspirational." Gilligan is nodding to the phenomenon that Breaking Bad fans saw Bryan Cranston's Walter White as a badass, not as a scumbag who jeopardized his family and their well-being even after he made enough money to set them up for life. While Rhea Seehorn's Carol (assuming she's Carol) might not be a full-fledged hero like Superman, she probably won't be Walter White or Saul Goodman either. But we'll only know for sure who she is when Pluribus finally hits our streaming queues. You Might Also Like Kid Cudi Is All Right 16 Best Shoe Organizers For Storing and Displaying Your Kicks Solve the daily Crossword
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sharon Stone Was 'Frustrated' With Rubber Knives in Nobody 2: 'Throw Real…'
Last Updated: Sharon Stone, 67, returns in Nobody 2 as antagonist Lendina, frustrated with rubber knives. After a 2001 stroke, she doubted herself but was convinced by her kids and Bob Odenkirk. Sharon Stone got 'frustrated" throwing rubber knives in Nobody 2. The 67-year-old actress features in the upcoming action sequel as antagonist Lendina and demanded that real knives be used in the scenes to make things more authentic. Sharon told Empire magazine: 'I've been in the action-movie business for a really long time. I was getting really frustrated because the stunt team was having me throw a bunch of f****** rubber knives. If you're going to throw knives, throw real knives." Sharon had not appeared in an action movie since suffering a life-threatening stroke in 2001 and admits that she had doubts about whether she could return to the genre after being approached for a role in the film alongside Bob Odenkirk. The Basic Instinct star said: 'Twenty years ago or so I had a stroke. And I started over, and I haven't done an action movie since then. I literally did not know, 'Do I still have it in me? Am I going to be able to come in here and make people believe that I can be this ass-kicking hyper-villain?'" Sharon was convinced to sign up for the sequel after watching the original 2021 flick Nobody with her kids – adopted sons Roan, 25, Laird, 20, and Quinn, 19 – and explained that they were thrilled when she accepted the part. The Total Recall star said: 'When I was up for it, my kids were out of my minds." She also relished the opportunity to collaborate with Better Call Saul star Odenkirk. Stone said: 'He's a good guy. I love the work, Odenkirk loves his work. He's like (Robert) De Niro, working to work better." Bob also enjoyed the experience and is now planning to work together with her on another film. The 62-year-old star said: 'We're trying to think of another movie we can do together. I have an idea that I've been kicking around. A very low-key comedy." The idea to cast Sharon as the villain came about as Odenkirk wants the Nobody franchise to become a 'fantasy" in a similar way to the James Bond films. He said: 'I want it to become a fantasy. I want it to become James Bond, and I want the villain to be as big and colourful and unreal as a James Bond villain." Odenkirk suffered a heart attack while filming Better Call Saul in 2021 but insists that reprising his role as ex-government assassin Hutch Mansell did not pose a health risk. He explained: 'There's almost no scarring on my heart after all that. And the reason is, according to the nurse and my cardio doctor, is that these other veins that feed your heart were somewhat enlarged. They're bigger than you normally see, and that was because of the two-and-a-half years of training for Nobody. I can work out. I do two a day when I'm training for the movie." view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sharon Stone was 'frustrated' by use of rubber knives in Nobody 2 scenes
Sharon Stone got "frustrated" throwing rubber knives in Nobody 2. The 67-year-old actress features in the upcoming action sequel as antagonist Lendina and demanded that real knives be used in the scenes to make things more authentic. Sharon told Empire magazine: "I've been in the action-movie business for a really long time. "I was getting really frustrated because the stunt team was having me throw a bunch of f****** rubber knives. If you're going to throw knives, throw real knives." Sharon had not appeared in an action movie since suffering a life-threatening stroke in 2001 and admits that she had doubts about whether she could return to the genre after being approached for a role in the film alongside Bob Odenkirk. The Basic Instinct star said: "Twenty years ago or so I had a stroke. And I started over, and I haven't done an action movie since then. "I literally did not know, 'Do I still have it in me? Am I going to be able to come in here and make people believe that I can be this ass-kicking hyper-villain?'" Sharon was convinced to sign up for the sequel after watching the original 2021 flick Nobody with her kids – adopted sons Roan, 25, Laird, 20, and Quinn, 19 – and explained that they were thrilled when she accepted the part. The Total Recall star said: "When I was up for it, my kids were out of my minds." She also relished the opportunity to collaborate with Better Call Saul star Odenkirk. Stone said: "He's a good guy. I love the work, Odenkirk loves his work. He's like (Robert) De Niro, working to work better." Bob also enjoyed the experience and is now planning to work together with her on another film. The 62-year-old star said: "We're trying to think of another movie we can do together. "I have an idea that I've been kicking around. A very low-key comedy." The idea to cast Sharon as the villain came about as Odenkirk wants the Nobody franchise to become a "fantasy" in a similar way to the James Bond films. He said: "I want it to become a fantasy. "I want it to become James Bond, and I want the villain to be as big and colourful and unreal as a James Bond villain." Odenkirk suffered a heart attack while filming Better Call Saul in 2021 but insists that reprising his role as ex-government assassin Hutch Mansell did not pose a health risk. He explained: "There's almost no scarring on my heart after all that. "And the reason is, according to the nurse and my cardio doctor, is that these other veins that feed your heart were somewhat enlarged. They're bigger than you normally see, and that was because of the two-and-a-half years of training for Nobody. "I can work out. I do two a day when I'm training for the movie."
Extra.ie
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Tom Holland sends Spider-Man fans into frenzy with new suit
Tom Holland has once again donned the iconic red and blue of Spider-Man as filming begins for the Marvel hero's next blockbuster movie. Marvel fans have been highly-anticipating the big reveal of what the latest edition of the famous Spider-Man suit will look like and now they don't have to wait any longer. Tom took to social media to share a short teaser video of him walking out in the new suit and saying 'we ready?' as his theme tune slowly plays in the background. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Holland (@tomholland2013) He captioned the post: 'Are you ready? – 31.7.2026.' The date refers to when 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is set to release in cinemas next year. Filming began in Glasgow on August 1 and the Scottish streets look unrecognisable after they were transformed to look like the hero's home of New York City. US flags and banners have been draped on the sides of buildings, and realistic but fake items that are commonly seen in Manhattan are lining the streets. A number of US vehicles have been spotted near the Scottish Event Campus, including New York Police Department cars, buses, and food vans. Tom is joined in the film by his real-life partner Zendaya who also featured as 'MJ' in the franchise's three previous instalments that released in 2017, 2019 and 2021. First look at Spider-Man in 'SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY' — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 2, 2025 Jon Bernthal is also confirmed to star as 'The Punisher' and Mark Ruffalo returns as the 'Hulk'. The Hollywood Reporter has also revealed that 'Better Call Saul' star Michael Mando is set to play 'The Scorpion' in the movie. Since the new outfit was unveiled, fans have flooded social media with excitement and anticipation. One fan wrote: 'It's like waking up on Christmas morning I've never been happier.' Another said: 'Welcome back Peter Parker, we miss you a lot! Let's freaking go!' Glasgow has transformed into New York for the film. Pic: PA A third added: 'The suit is a mixed inspiration of Tobey's and Andrew's which we saw at the end of NWH! It looks so good.' Yet another commented: 'I could genuinely cry. This is the most beautiful Spider-Man suit I've ever seen.' Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the latest instalment after Jon Watts, who directed the previous trilogy, stepped away from the franchise. This will be Destin's second MCU movie after he directed 2021's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'.
