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Boston Globe
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Màkari' Is a Sun-Dappled Italian Mystery
The show is based on a series of books by Gaetano Savatteri and comes from some of the same writers as 'Detective Montalbano,' which is also set in Sicily and has a similar aesthetic. Technically, Saverio is not a detective and thus does not have a partner. Practically, he totally is, and his partner is the excitable Peppe Piccionello (Domenico Centamore), who ropes him into schemes and side gigs and frequently offers philosophical musings and sauce-making guidance. Saverio also immediately strikes up a romance with a local waitress (Ester Pantano), though his reputation as a womanizer precedes him. 'Màkari' is not quite as snappy as the Caribbean-set British procedural 'Death in Paradise,' but it follows in that show's sandy footsteps. As in 'Paradise,' it's best for both the show and the viewer not to dwell too much on the loss of human life but instead to revel in those gem-blue waters and clever deductions. 'Màkari' has all the requisite real estate porn and some jazzy cars, too; every rock is sun-dappled, every table set with stylish yet unfussy serving ware. Let's brainstorm theories of the crime while bobbing romantically in the ocean, why don't we. Advertisement There's a languid ease to everything here, a comfy absence of real tension, and even the pace of the installments is relaxed. Although there are only four per season, each is just under two hours long, which can feel leisurely, a way to unlearn one's internal 'Law & Order' clock of when suspects should be confessing. This article originally appeared in .
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
New lovers Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus made a movie together three years ago
Elizabeth Hurley and shocked fans by unveiling their unexpected romance on Easter Sunday, but it turns out the odd couple have known each other for at least three years. In 2022, the British 59-year-old and the Kentucky-born 63-year-old co-starred as Joanna Christmas and famous singer Jimmy Love, who commiserate over 'Killer Bee' cocktails, in Philippe Martinez's Caribbean-set comedy Christmas in Paradise. Elizabeth later confessed that 'the opportunity to work with Billy Ray' was one of the main reasons she shot the Lionsgate sequel to the 2021 flick Father Christmas is Back opposite onscreen dad Kelsey Grammer (who's only 11 years older than her). 'I've long been a fan of [Cyrus],' Hurley gushed to MovieWeb in 2022. 'My son [Damian] was the age where he used to watch Hannah Montana all the time, so of course, I used to watch it with him. I knew Billy Ray really well from that, and of course, some of his music. That was a big plus.' Indeed, the two-time Grammy winner portrayed widowed single father Robby Ray Stewart in the Disney Channel series from 2006-2011 opposite his real-life estranged daughter Miley Cyrus. In 2022, the British 59-year-old (L) and the Kentucky-born 63-year-old (R) co-starred as Joanna Christmas and famous singer Jimmy Love, who commiserate over 'Killer Bee' cocktails, in Philippe Martinez's Caribbean-set comedy Christmas in Paradise The 32-year-old End of the World songstress noticeably left Billy Ray out of her acceptance speeches when she won record of the year and best pop solo performance for her break-up anthem Flowers at the Grammys last year. This Friday, Cyrus will next release a remix of his new single Ask, which features Micki Free on the Native American flute and guitar. When the Lost country crooner first announced the remix on April 8, the Elizabeth Hurley Beach designer and her 23-year-old son Damian both posted supportive comments on his Instagram post. Billy Ray worried fans with his disastrous performance at President Donald Trump's post-inauguration Liberty Ball on January 20, which was plagued with technical difficulties. Soon after, Cyrus' adopted son Trace Cyrus publicly spoke out about being 'genuinely worried' for his health and said he could 'no longer respect you as a man,' which allegedly led him to 'threaten me with legal action.' The grandfather-of-one's third ex-wife Firerose also chimed in, saying she 'prayed for him every day' despite their seven-month marriage acrimoniously ending last August. Meanwhile, Billy Ray's son Braison Cyrus insisted he is 'happy,' 'healthy,' and 'ready' to release an album they produced together. Cyrus is also father to adopted daughter Brandi and daughter Noah from his on/off 27-year marriage to Tish Cyrus-Purcell, which ended in 2020 (divorce finalized in 2022). When Cyrus first announced the remix on April 8, the Elizabeth Hurley Beach designer and her 23-year-old son Damian both posted supportive comments on his Instagram post Elizabeth welcomed the Lions Model (R, pictured April 12) during a 2001 fling with the late Steve Bing, she was married to Arun Nayar from 2007-2010, and she dated Hugh Grant from 1987-2000 Soon after, Billy Ray's adopted son Trace Cyrus (L) publicly spoke out about being 'genuinely worried' for his health and said he could 'no longer respect you as a man,' which allegedly led him to 'threaten me with legal action' The Old Town Road rocker also fathered son Christopher with babymama Kristin Luckey, and he was previously married to Cindy Smith from 1986-1991. Meanwhile, Elizabeth welcomed the Lions Model during a 2001 fling with the late Steve Bing, she was married to Arun Nayar from 2007-2010, and she dated Hugh Grant from 1987-2000. Damian - who directed Hurley in Strictly Confidential last year - has an eye-popping seven godparents including Grant, Elton John, David Beckham, and Denis Leary.
