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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Entitlement review: Money-minded madness makes Rumaan Alam's latest go round
Money, race, familial bonds and the bustle of New York City have been at the heart of author Rumaan Alam's work from the get go. These themes feature as heavily in his 2016 debut novel Rich and Pretty and his runaway hit Leave the World Behind, as they do in his latest. Entitlement follows a young woman in the glitzy New York of 2014 - one where Instagram hasn't yet fully taken over, but still draws lines in the sand between the haves and the have-nots. We meet the protagonist, Brooke (described by one character as 'Black, gorgeous, serious, [and] passionate') in the middle of her commute to a swanky new job. At first, we get the sense that she's driven and optimistic about potentially being given the chance to do some good in the world. But as the story progresses, we find that it is a facade - she is in fact just a bored thirty-something who feels adrift. But an undeniable fact quickly comes to the fore: she is a striver. Working with Arthur Jaffee, her 80-year-old billionaire boss who wants to give away all his wealth, Brooke gets a taste of what incredible amounts of money can get you. Once she decides she deserves more in life, ethics and morals get tossed out of the question almost immediately. Categorised as psychological fiction, Entitlement succeeds in putting the reader in the protagonist's shoes. The narration, however, jumps between different characters' perspectives in the middle of most scenes. It's a bold writing choice, one that makes the experience either deeply insightful or deeply frustrating for the reader. The last few chapters read like a full-blown thriller as Brooke's mental decline snowballs from burning bridges to remorseless corporate fraud. But one can't help but wish we knew more about the characters apart from their opinions of Brooke and her derision towards their lack of ambition. The writing is sharp throughout (a plot hole or two notwithstanding) and incisive social commentary is where Alam shines and he's got a point to make with this book. The author uses a biased narrator to put into sharp relief for the reader disparities in the world that the characters can't (or refuse to) see. Surprisingly enough, it's the unlikeable characters that make this book work. Despite staggering greed and increasingly unhinged actions, we can't help but sympathise with Brooke. Even with sprinklings of corporate jargon, Entitlement humanises its heroes without sanitising or glorifying them, which is exactly why it stays with you, long after you turn the last page. Title: Entitlement Author: Rumaan Alam Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Price: ₹596
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Julia Roberts Announces Death of Her Legendary 19-Year-Old Dog Myrtle
Julia Roberts' dog Myrtle died at 19 on Friday, May 16 She adopted the dog in 2006 Roberts is a long time dog lover who worked on a dog shelter fundraiser in Dec. 2024Julia Roberts shared the sad news that her beloved dog has died. On Friday, May 16, the actress, 57, posted a photo of the 19-year-old pooch on Instagram. "Our Myrtle. A Legend. 2006-2025 👑," Roberts captioned the post. "The definition of Fierce Loyalty, even if she bit the pizza man once. RIP Mytlle…aka Myrtle Von Mertzenberger. 🩵💛🧡," Roberts' husband, Danny Moder, wrote in his own Instagram tribute to Myrtle. The Leave the World Behind star adopted the dog two years after welcoming 20-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus in 2004, and before welcoming her youngest son, Henry Daniel, 17, in 2007, all of whom she shares with Moder, 56. Roberts is a longtime dog-lover. In December 2024, she partnered with Be Love Apparel to show support for Frankie Lola and Friends, a dog rescue organization. She shared a photo of herself smiling alongside a chocolate lab pup to announce the fundraiser. "It's GIVE BACK TUESDAY!! 💛," she captioned the post. "I am Thrilled my amazing friends @beloveapparel are donating profits from every 'WE ARE FAMILY' purchase to Frankie Lola and Friends @lisachiarelli An incredible dog rescue organization! Lisa and her team work like crazy to find loving homes for pups in desperate need! What could be better than that! 🐶❤️⚡️ #unconditionallove #major #wearefamily 📷 DM💞." Earlier this week, Moder marked Mother's Day by sharing a rare glimpse at their family with fans. "Mothers make the coolest stuff. Love these guys," the cinematographer wrote, alongside a photo of Roberts with their children. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Roberts will soon star in After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino. The Pretty Woman alum will costar with Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Chlöe Sevigny, and more in the thriller film. Read the original article on People
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
Danny Moder celebrates Julia Roberts, kids with rare family photo
Daniel Moder celebrated his wife, actress Julia Roberts, and their kids, sharing a rare photo of their family this week. The cinematographer posted an Instagram photo Monday in honor of Mother's Day, writing in the caption, "Mothers make the coolest stuff. Love these guys." Moder and Roberts have been married for over two decades, since July 4, 2002. The couple share three children: twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, both 20, and son Henry, 17. Roberts previously marked the couple's anniversary in a July 2024 post, featuring a photo of her and her husband sharing a kiss. "TWENTY TWO YEARS," she wrote in the caption at the time, adding a string of emoji, including a groom, a bride and multiple red hearts. In a January 2024 birthday tribute to Moder, Roberts called him an "amazing man who lights up our world." Roberts most recently starred opposite Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke in the 2023 apocalyptic thriller "Leave the World Behind," a film about a family's getaway that takes a turn for the worse when they become victims of a cyberattack. Moder, meanwhile, was director of photography on the 2023 comedy-drama film "Ezra," which is about a stand-up comedian, played by Bobby Cannavale, and his experience co-parenting a son who has autism.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Why Obamas May Be Shielded From Trump's Film Tariff
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. President Donald Trump has floated a 100 percent tariff on films produced in other countries, but one of his chief political rivals would mostly be shielded from the policy if it goes into effect. Why It Matters Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Sunday that he wants to impose the tariff on movies produced in other countries as a way to help save the "dying" film industry. How the tariffs may be implemented and enforced remains a question Hollywood is facing on Monday, as films are not a material good affected by his other tariffs such as the 145 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports. Trump has argued that the tariffs would boost U.S. manufacturing and close the trade deficit with other countries, despite economists warning the policy would mean Americans will pay more for consumer goods. His film tariff suggestion was met with some pushback from industry leaders, as it's common for movies to film in the U.S. and abroad. The White House, meanwhile, said on Monday that "no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made," the Associated Press reported. President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office on March 13, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office on March 13, 2025, in To Know The tariffs would have little effect on former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama's film production company, Higher Ground Media. That's because most of the production already takes place in the United States. Higher Ground Media has produced four feature films—Fatherhood, Worth, Rustin and Leave the World Behind. Leave the World Behind was filmed primarily in New York, Rustin primarily in Pittsburgh and Worth in Oregon. Fatherhood wasfilmed in Boston, with some scenes shot in Canada. The company's documentaries, such as American Factory, have also primarily focused on American subjects and thus have been filmed domestically. Newsweek reached out to Higher Ground Media for comment via Facebook message. What People Are Saying Spencer Hakimian, founder of Tolou Capital Management, on X, formerly Twitter: "There is no basis in economic reality to impose tariffs on a product you have a trade surplus in. Trump is doing this simply because the wealthy powerbrokers in the film industry in California have never seen him as anything more than a clown, and he wants to extract whatever petty vengeance he can with his final years of relevancy on this planet." Justin Wolfers, professor of economics at the University of Michigan, on X: "If Trump is serious about tariffs on movies, it's a very dangerous escalation. Tariffs have not traditionally been applied to services, and the United States is a massive net exporter of services. We would be extremely vulnerable to any service-based retaliation." President Donald Trump, on Truth Social: "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!" What Happens Next It's unclear whether Trump will actually impose the film tariff. His tariff on Chinese imports remains in effect, but other reciprocal tariffs have been put on a 90-day pause that began on April 16 to allow countries to have more time to negotiate new trade deals.
IOL News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Crossing the blue line: 'Teacup' serves up a sci-fi brew of suspense and danger
Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth and Scott Speedman as James Chenoweth in a scene from 'Teacup'. Image: Mark Hill/PEACOCK After binge-watching a lot of homegrown movies, reality TV shows and drama of late, it was time to switch up the pace. The glowing reviews on 'Teacup' compelled me to check out the eight-part Showmax series. Inspired by Robert McCammon's bestselling novel, 'Stinger', it is set in the scenic countryside of Georgia, where the neighbours come together after finding themselves unable to cross a blue line around them. The series evokes a dystopian atmosphere characterised by panic, a sense of helplessness, and enforced acts of heroism. Think of offerings like 'Leave the World Behind', 'Paradise', 'Wayward Pines', 'The Outsider', '12 Monkeys' and 'Under the Dome'. Episode one left me fascinated with its ominous atmosphere. Something is not okay in the woods as the bodies of dead animals are strewn about. A wounded woman is wandering about, looking very dazed. And then Arlo Chenoweth (Cabel Dolden), a curious little boy, is attacked by something. Meanwhile, back on the family farm, his veterinarian mother Maggie (Yvonne Strahovski) buries the hatchet with her mother-in-law Ellen (Kathy Baker), who is suffering from multiple sclerosis. With it being almost dinner time, Maggie checks in with her teen daughter Meryl (Emilie Bierre) and husband James (Scott Speedman) on the whereabouts of Arlo. Unfazed at first, the family becomes unsettled when neighbouring rancher Ruben Shanley (Chaske Spencer), his wife Valeria (Diany Rodriguez) and their son Nicholas (Luciano Leroux) arrive with a badly wounded horse. Around the same time, another neighbour, Donald Kelly (Boris McGiver), arrives with his wife seeking a lost pet. With it getting very dark, Maggie becomes increasingly concerned about her son's well-being, only to have him return, mumbling something, and looking disoriented. Uncertain of what's going on, everyone's immediate reaction is to get help. However, none of the vehicles would start. And so James and Ruben head out on foot to get help. While doing so, they come across a masked man who holds up a sign warning them not to cross a blue line. Everyone is so confused until they witness how Donald's wife's body disintegrates in front of them after unknowingly crossing the line. Arlo, who is inhabited by a foreign entity, has a few answers. But everyone is too frazzled, looking for answers to truly pay attention. Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth, Emilie Bierre as Meryl Chenoweth and Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie Chenoweth in 'Teacup'. Image: Mark Hill/PEACOC
