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The Hindu
a day ago
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- The Hindu
On movies pegged on health
Daily Quiz | On movies pegged on health Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /6 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | The highly successful and entertaining movie Patch Adams starring Robin Williams in the eponymous character, and had its own ribtickling indian versions in Munnabhai, MBBS, and Vasoolraja MBBS, was based on a true story. The real Patch Adams is believed to be the architect of a certain kind of therapy that is now popular in hospital wards across the globe. What is it? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Hospital clowns SHOW ANSWER 2 / 6 | In the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher, Brad Pitt essays the role of a man ageing in reverse. What is the actual health condition cinematically portrayed (rather romantically) in Benjamin Button? It was more accurately depicted in the Indian film Paa, starring Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Progeria SHOW ANSWER 3 / 6 | 30 years ago, this movie starring Dustin Hoffman outlined the damage a particular fast-spreading, fictional virus was wreaking, portraying emergency health and containment scenarios we are now familiar with, post pandemic. That virus was said to manifest as hemorrhagic fever, causing organs to liquefy and blood to stream from sores. What was the name of this fictional virus in the 1995 movie? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Motaba virus SHOW ANSWER 4 / 6 | In Hichki, the come back Hindi film for Rani Mukerjee, she suffers from a condition that causes uncontrollable tics and sounds, a huge barrier to her getting a job. What is the condition that the movie made known to the world? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Tourette Syndrome SHOW ANSWER 5 / 6 | Retrograde amnesia is the inability to recall memories from before a traumatic event or injury, and the opposite is a condition whereby the ability to form new memories after the event is affected. This is depicted in a Christopher Nolan-inspired flick, made in two Indian languages - Tamil and Hindi. What is the condition and what was the title of the Indian movies? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Anterograde Amnesia; Ghajini SHOW ANSWER
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Full Trailer For The Third and Final Season of SQUID GAME — GeekTyrant
Netflix has released a new trailer for the final episodes of the highly-anticipated third season of the hit series, Squid Game . The third and final season of Netflix's global sensation created by Hwang Dong-hyuk returns viewers to the games on June 27th, dropping all episodes on Netflix. 'A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal. Picking up in the aftermath of Season 2's bloody cliffhanger, the third and final season of Netflix's most popular series finds Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456, at his lowest point yet. 'But the Squid Game stops for no one, so Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone's resolve. 'With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences. Meanwhile, In-ho resumes his role as Front Man to welcome the mysterious VIPs, and his brother Jun-ho continues his search for the elusive island, unaware there's a traitor in their midst. Will Gi-hun make the right decisions, or will Front Man finally break his spirit?' Familiar faces return for season three includeThe Front Man, detective Hwang Jun-ho, and players Myung-gi (Player 333), Dae-ho (Player 388), Hyun-ju (Player 120), Yong-sik (Player 007), Geum-ja (Player 149), Jun-hee (Player 222), Min-su (Player 125), Nam-gyu (Player 124) and the pink guard No-eul. The third season concludes this story, but David Fincher is currently developing a new Squid Game series set in America. Check out the new teaser below, and let us know if you're getting excited for the third and final season, set to drop on Netflix on June 27th.
Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Not enough love for robots
Netflix recently dropped the fourth volume of acclaimed animated anthology series Love, Death & Robots,.created by David Fincher and Tim Miller. Since 2019, Fincher and Miller have crafted this sleek universe where opportunities for top-of-the-line animation and exciting, genre-bending stories are in abundance. However, after six years and four volumes, it seems that the series is running out of original ideas. Standouts While Volume 4 of Love, Death & Robots still delivers absolutely beautiful animation and keeps its diversity in terms of the different visual styles, it's the storytelling that suffers. The first three volumes were hugely successful because they always had a few standout episodes. The series has always been structured to offer a few episodes, usually 10 to 15 minutes, which have the strongest story concepts backed by the most stunning animation. These episodes offer a banger beginning, middle and end to each volume, which is sprinkled with shorter, usually comic experiments. The first volume – with its 18 episodes, the highest of any so far – offered the most gems. Episodes like Sonnie's Edge, Good Hunting, The Witness and Zima Blue blew away the audience. Sonnie's Edge was a revenge tale set in the underground 'beastie' fighting world while Good Hunting explored the bond between a shape-shifter and the son of a spirit hunter in a rapidly industrialising world. The Witness follows a woman fleeing through the city after she witnesses a murder while Zima Blue recounts the journey of the artist Zima and his true identity in a story that leaves your jaw on the floor. While the eight-episode second volume saw interesting ideas like genetic modification in Ice and themes of immortality and loneliness in Snow in the Desert, it was Jibaro in volume three which deserves a spot in the all-time great episodes of the series. Alberto Mielgo's masterpiece became a cultural phenomenon due to its hypnotic CGI work and brilliant characters and story, all told without words. You could see its influence as tons of fans recreated their own versions of the iconic 'dance of death' sequence with all the makeup, jewelry and costumes. The purpose of all this is to say that there are no episodes in the latest volume which achieved this level of emotional resonance. This volume consists mainly of filler episodes that are rehashed from filler ideas of previous seasons. Night of the Mini Dead (Vol. 3) became Close Encounters of the Mini Kind. The Other Large Thing serves as a prequel to Vol. 1's Three Robots. Micro experiments like Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners, while funny, are not strong enough to be complete episodes. They are test exercises at best and feel too short to have any substance. Even Can't Stop, a Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert with animated puppets, directed by Fincher himself, seems underwhelming. This is something that Neill Blomkamp's Oats Studios also did back in 2021. The District 9 director experimented with his own collection of strange, fascinating world building and concepts. Love, Death & Robots Vol. 4 faces similar issues as Oats Studios did: exciting concepts which are left half-baked almost as teasers to full-length films which never come about. In love with death and robots This is not to say that Vol. 4 offers nothing. It offers just enough to keep it going. There are some great ideas in episodes such as Spider Rose, The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur, How Zeke Got Religion and For He Can Creep. The first three of the aforementioned episodes come close to scratching the signature Love, Death & Robots itch. Spider Rose, set in the same universe as Swarm from Vol. 3, explores a grieving woman's pursuit of revenge with the help of a furry companion. The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur offers a race-slash-fight between genetically modified gladiators atop custom-bred dinosaurs on a space station above Jupiter. It follows the same tropes of dystopian sci-fi where the poor die for the entertainment of the elite until it backfires. Despite the rehashed narrative and a feeling that perhaps more could have been done with the story, the world-building and characters make this episode a worthy addition to the series. How Zeke Got Religion is absolute chaos, a loud, twisted feverish nightmare come to life. It works with a similar structure as Kill Team Kill (Vol. 3) where a team of US armed forces fight inhumane beasts they never expected. While that team was at least foul-mouthed and humorous, the new deployment of the forces forgo the humor. And considering the hellish monstrosity that awaits them mid-air, you can't blame them for not finding the situation funny. In the same vein, we find 400 Boys where a band of survivors fight giant baby monsters called 'Boys'. But beside the hilarious image of baby-faced giants causing destruction, it doesn't give you much to take home. Love, Death & Robots also offers a surprise this season with a live-action episode 'Golgotha' in which an aquatic alien race arrives on earth. It essentially warns us not to kill and torture aquatic life and maintain the balance of the ecosystem. But the episode itself isn't much of a standout. Despite having something important to say, it doesn't say so with impact and style. For He Can Creep had the potential to be an all-time great episode. Set in London in 1757, Satan is here to battle a poet's cat as he wishes to take the poet's soul. The soul is in the form of a new verse and taking it would allow Satan to rule over the earth. But his cat isn't a pushover and will fight at all costs to defend its master. An interesting twist on the deal-with-the-devil idea that has prevailed in myth, literature and film for so long, the episode still feels like it tries too hard to be fun. But there is a lot that could have been done with this 'selling the soul' trope, and the makers end up choosing a rather vanilla iteration and presentation of the idea. Regardless, while the latest volume does offer just enough dopamine to not be bored, it is not as engaging or innovative as the early volumes. On the animation front, it still delivers top-notch visuals and sound. The issue isn't with the production, but rather the quality of stories. It feels littered with vignettes and unfinished ideas, and often weak concepts to begin with. One does hope we get a Vol. 5 to rebound with some exceptional takes. If the makers have to follow old concepts and flesh them out, the worlds of Jibaro, Zima Blue and Good Hunting offer plenty of rich aspects and depth to go on for the next several seasons.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Everything New on Max in June 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors It's that time of the month again, the time when streaming services freshen up their inventory, and Max has released new contenders for your attention throughout June. As always, the biggest drop comes on the first of the month, and there's a fantastic selection for movie buffs to get stuck into, with Bong Joon Ho's Parasite, David Fincher's Fight Club, Martin Scorsese's Casino, and Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy all hitting the platform. The resurgence of The Hunger Games has seemingly inspired Max, as they've landed the original four films, which also hit the streaming service on June 1. If you've also fallen down the rabbit hole since Suzanne Collins released "Sunrise on the Reaping", now's your chance to get stuck back into the original trilogy that inspired it. READ: Sunrise on the Reaping – Everything We Know, Release Date, Cast List The Gilded Age Season 3 The Gilded Age Season 3 Karolina Wojtasik / HBO Also coming to Max in June is season three of the Emmy-winning series, The Gilded Age. Episode one hits the platform on June 22. All that and more to come throughout June, so why not read on below and dig into everything coming to Max in June 2025. What's New on Max in June 2025? June 1 A Hologram for the King (2016) A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) A Perfect Getaway (2009) Backtrack (2016) Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022) Black Patch (1957) Blues in the Night (1941) Casino (1995) Fight Club (1999) Gentleman Jim (1942) Hellboy (2004) I Am Not Your Negro (2017) Igor (2008) Illegal (1955) In the Good Old Summertime (1949) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Kid Glove Killer (1942) Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) My Scientology Movie (2017) Numbered Men (1930) One Foot in Heaven (1941) Parasite (2019) Presenting Lily Mars (1943) Pride & Prejudice (2005) Public Enemies (2009) Reign of the Supermen (2019) Serenade (1956) Silver River (1948) Spaceballs (1987) Split (2017) Strike Up the Band (1940) Summer Stock (1950) Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020) Superman: Red Son (2020) Superman: Unbound (2013) Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009) Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) The Death of Superman (2018) The Fighting 69th (1940) The Harvey Girls (1946) The Hunger Games (2012) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015) The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) The Match King (1932) The Mayor of Hell (1933) The Mortician (HBO Original) The Nitwits (1935) The Prince and the Pauper (1937) The Sea Chase (1955) The Sea Hawk (1940) The Sunlit Night (2019) The Verdict (1946) They Made Me a Criminal (1939) This Side of the Law (1950) Three Faces East (1930) Three Strangers (1946) Total Drama Island, Season 2 (Cartoon Network) Wagons West (1952) Words and Music (1948) You'll Find Out (1940) Ziegfeld Follies (1946) June 2 BBQ Brawl, Season 6 (Food Network) June 3 Bullet Train (2022) Ugliest House in America, Season 6 (HGTV) June 4 1000-lb Roomies, Season 1 (TLC) Fatal Destination, Season 1 (ID) June 5 Bea's Block, Season 1C (Max Original) Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose, Season 1 (Max Original) June 6 House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 201 (HGTV) Parthenope (A24) June 10 Virgins, Season 1 (TLC) June 11 Guy's Grocery Games, Season 38 (Food Network) June 12 Bitchin' Rides, Season 11 Mini Beat Power Rockers: A Superheroic Night (Discovery International) June 13 Cleaner (2025) House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 240 (HGTV) Maine Cabin Masters, Season 10 (Magnolia Network) Super Sara (Max Original) Toad & Friends, Season 1B June 16 Hero Ball, Season 3B June 17 Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Animal Pharm (CNN Originals, 2025) Super Mega Cakes, Season 1 (Food Network) June 19 Expedition Unknown, Season 15 (Discovery) Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch, Season 5 (Discovery) June 20 House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 241 (HGTV) Lu & The Bally Bunch, Season 1C (Cartoon Network) Now or Never: FC Montfermeil (Max Original) Teen Titans Go!, Season 9B (Cartoon Network) June 21 The Kitchen, Season 38 (Food Network) The Never Ever Mets, Season 2 (OWN) June 22 The Gilded Age, Season 3 (HBO Original) June 23 Match Me Abroad, Season 2 (TLC) June 24 Enigma (HBO Original) Mean Girl Murders, Season 3 (ID) The Invitation (2022) June 25 Rehab Addict, Season 10 (HGTV) June 27 House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 242 (HGTV) My Mom Jayne (HBO Original) Pati, Seasons 1&2 (Max Original) The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2025) June 29 #Somebody's Son, Season 1 (OWN) Family or Fiancé, Season 4 (OWN) June 30
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
My favorite Netflix sci-fi anthology series is back — and it's not ‘Black Mirror'
If I asked you to name a Netflix original sci-fi anthology show, there's a good chance your mind would go straight to 'Black Mirror.' But for me, the top contender in this (admittedly pretty niche) area is 'Love, Death and Robots.' Debuting in 2019, the show now spans 45 episodes (with runtimes that range from merely a few minutes to around 20), so if you've yet to discover the bizarre joys of this Tim Miller-created show, you've got plenty of chapters to keep you entertained, and maybe a little disturbed. 'Love, Death and Robots' season 4 debuted earlier this week (on May 15), and it's already looking like a prime candidate for the best Netflix show you're currently not watching. While 'Black Mirror's' most recent season went straight to No. 1 last month, more than 24 hours post-launch, and 'Love, Death and Robots' (often referred to as 'LDR') has yet to even rank in the top 10. That's a real shame, because while 'Love, Death and Robot' can be characterized as uneven, a common issue with anthology series, when it's firing on all cylinders, it offers unique explorations of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, and is like nothing else on Netflix. The fourth season of the (typically) animated anthology show offers 10 new installments, and these run the gamut from surrealist comedy to chilling nightmare-fuel. This season, there's even a string puppet concert that returns director David Fincher to his music video roots. Yup, the first episode, 'Can't Stop,' is a Red Hot Chili Peppers gig with a real twist: The entire band has been transformed into string puppets, and dance around the stage like otherworldly Pinocchios. It's pretty awesome, and I'm not even a huge Chili Peppers fan. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. That's just the start of the eccentric mix of shorts within 'Love, Death and Robots' season 4, another sees an alien apocalypse play out in miniature form, while one presents interviews with household appliances in the style of beloved Aardman classic 'Creature Comforts.' There's even a rare live-action outing for the series, in 'Golgotha,' a 10-minute short that sees a vicar (Rhys Darby) encounter an alien race that believes a dolphin to be their messiah. Plus, for longtime viewers, the third installment sees a return to a fan-favorite universe. Because (almost all) episodes are standalone, you can totally dive into 'Love, Death and Robots' at this junction. It's very much a series where you can pick and choose the concepts that appeal most to you, or you can make your selections based on fan episode rankings. Which isn't to say the full season isn't worth watching. While it does have its peaks and valleys (the Chili Peppers episode has proved less popular with viewers), overall, 'Love, Death and Robots' season 4 holds a perfect 100% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. One of my favorite things about 'Love, Death and Robots' has always been that it's the perfect palate cleanser in between longer watches. With episodes that can last only a few minutes, it's great for a quick fix of sci-fi creativity or when you have a little time to fill. If you've never seen the show, you've got plenty of worthwhile episodes to get caught up on, and for longtime fans, 'Love, Death and Robots' season 4 continues to carry the show's offbeat but compelling torch. Stream 'Love, Death and Robots' on Netflix now
