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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Eagles Of The Republic' Review: The Terrific Fares Fares Stars In Tarik Saleh's Precision-Tooled Political Thriller
Swedish director Tarik Saleh would be a left-field but great pick for a Bond movie, and the third entry in his Cairo trilogy — following The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) and Boy from Heaven (2022) — is the proof. Like his previous films, it stars terrific Lebanese-Swedish actor Fares Fares (an actor so good they named him twice), in another precision-tooled political thriller that starts with a good deal more humor that seen previously in his works but rapidly ratchets up the tension for a shattering climax. Deftly and daringly blending fact and fiction, it shares DNA with István Szabó's 1981 Nazi-era drama Mephisto. Like Mephisto, it is about a self-seeking actor whose arrogance gets him into bad company. Fares plays George Fahmy, the biggest movie star in Egypt. They call him 'The Pharaoh of the Screen,' and that adoration has been the ruin of him. Having abandoned his wife and son, he lives with his girlfriend Donya (Lyna Khoudri), a beautiful aspiring actress young enough to be his daughter. George's career is mapped out in the opening credits, a sequence made up of lurid film posters (including, we later find out, for one called The First Egyptian in Space). Somehow, George has kept Donya under the radar, but there have been rumblings about his behavior for some time, as is about to become apparent. More from Deadline Cannes Film Festival 2025: Read All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews Cannes Film Festival Photos Day 7: Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, A$AP Rock at 'Highest 2 Lowest' photocall, Dakota Johnson & More Breaking Baz @ Cannes: Nicole Kidman, "The Barefoot Queen Of Cannes", Wanted To Party On The Beach But Had To Fly Home For Her Kids' Exams Taking Donya on a date, George encounters a coterie of his peers, who try to involve him in the informal militia they have formed. 'We all have to protect our country,' says one. 'The enemy is everywhere.' George declines their offer but becomes concerned when his latest co-star, Rula Haddad (Cherien Dabis), comes to his house, claiming she is being forced into a TV interview where she will be pressured to dish dirt on him. Rula keeps mum, but their new film together already is in trouble with the country's hatchet-faced panel of censors, since it involves a scene in which an unmarried couple suggestively share their cigarettes. 'What's this disgrace?' says one. 'Everything you do is a sin.' His long-suffering manager Fawzy (Ahmed Kairy) spells it out for him ('George, they are after you'), and while driving out late at night the actor is pulled over by a soldier who shows him a picture of his son and warns of the high incidence of traffic 'accidents' that happen at the American university where he is studying. Shaken, George goes straight to his ex-wife's house, where the boy is, thankfully, unscathed. 'Whose wife or daughter did you sleep with this time?' she sneers. 'Aren't you too old for that?' RELATED: Full List Of Cannes Palme d'Or Winners Through The Years: Photo Gallery Feeling the heat, George accepts an offer to take the lead in a largely fictional and completely hagiographic biopic of (current) Egyptian President Al-Sisi. George resists at first, but it soon becomes clear that dark forces are at play, none darker than the sinister Dr. Mansour (Amr Waked), a shady government official supervising the film and effectively serving as producer. George brings in a friend to direct, asking him if he can 'turn this shit into something decent.' George Fahmy doesn't make bad films, says George, but he does make bad choices, and this one could end up being the death of him. Saleh, and Fares, have a lot of fun with the character of George, notably in a very funny scene where the aging lothario stops off at a pharmacy to buy Viagra. The pharmacist recognizes him ('I download all your movies!') and demands a selfie, adding that Cialis is a better alternative ('It will make you harder than the Sphinx!'). After this, however, Eagles of the Republic becomes exponentially darker, as George finds himself getting deeper and deeper into the president's pocket, to the point that he even agrees to make a speech at an important military parade to commemorate the Yom Kippur War. As in the previous films in the trilogy, there is a certain sense of inevitability to the events that follow, spiraling out of control in ways that George cannot fight, certainly not after he blithely embarks on a dangerous affair with a senior politician's wife — unaware that Dr. Mansour has him under close surveillance and that he is being manipulated by rival factions within the military. Unwittingly, George pulls everyone and everything down with him, finally facing the consequence of his actions in a harrowing helicopter ride. Although it is of a kind with the other Cairo movies, Eagles of the Republic arguably is the strongest, possibly because there's so much rich real-world source material to draw on. It's also a brilliantly executed satire on the film industry, and a haunting reminder of what happens when you lie down with dogs. Title: Eagles of the RepublicFestival: Cannes (Competition)Sales: Playtime GroupDirector-screenwriter: Tarik SalehCast: Fares Fares, Lyna Khoudri, Zineb, Amr Waked, Cherien Dabis, Ahmed KairyRunning time: 2 hr 9 min Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies In Order - See Tom Cruise's 30-Year Journey As Ethan Hunt Denzel Washington's Career In Pictures: From 'Carbon Copy' To 'The Equalizer 3'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Doom, Loki, & More Marvel Villains Team With Mephisto in Bring on the Bad Guys
is famed for having some of the greatest villains in modern mythology. Usually, it is their lot to play a supporting role. For the most part, they exist only to make the good guys look good. This summer, however, the bad guys will be given the spotlight rather than stealing it, in . Bring on the Bad Guys is the brainchild of Emmy Award winning writer Marc Guggenheim. The story finds Mephisto, the Lord of Lies, enacting a scheme to increase his power. This leads him to recruit some wicked souls to do his dirty work. However, when those wicked souls include former enemies like Doctor Doom and Loki, the devil may not get his due. The first chapter of Bring on the Bad Guys centers around Mephisto's recruitment of Doctor Doom. This promises to be quite the caper, given Doom's many battles with Mephisto to free his mother's soul from Hell. It will be written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Steafno Raffaele. Subsequent chapters will center around Green Goblin, Abomination, Loki, Red Skull and Dormammu. The final chapter, which will also be written by Guggenheim, will reveal Mephisto's grand design and the final fruition of his scheming. The Green Goblin chapter of Bring on the Bad Guys will be written by Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan. The art will be provided by Matteo Della Fonte. It will reveal a previously unknown chapter of Norman Osborn's history and his connection to Mephisto. The Abomination chapter will be handled by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Sergio Dávila, with the Hulk villain being sent to recover a soul. Finally, the Loki story by Anthony Oliveira will find the God of Mischief sent to get the better of an agent of Khonshu. Sign-up today for access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Learn More Sign-ups support Superhero Hypevia affiliate commission 'Marvel broke the mold with supervillains,' noted editor Mark Paniccia. He went on to note that Marvel's villains are altogether different, 'morally gray but still to be feared' despite their humanizing qualities. 'Each of these one-shots are an opportunity for fans to see what makes these villains some of the most dangerous characters in the Marvel Universe.' The first four Bring on the Bad Guys covers by Lee Bermejo may be viewed below. Bring on the Bad Guys: Doom #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on June 18, 2025. Subsequent issues will be released every two weeks afterward.
Sydney Morning Herald
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
21 things to do on Anzac Day in Brisbane
Anzac Day March, Ipswich Ipswich is a proud garrison city, and the march will return to the Ipswich city centre for 2025. Dawn services are also being held in several suburbs of greater Ipswich. Corner of Brisbane and Waghorn streets, 10.45am, free. Two-up The coin-based gambling game two-up can be played legally in Queensland on Anzac Day. If you're keen to experience this aspect of Australia's military culture, head to pubs including the Osbourne Hotel in the city, the Regatta in Toowong, the Glen at Eight Mile Plains, the Boundary in West End, or Riverbar and Kitchen in the city. The Felons lawn at Howard Smith Wharves is also hosting games. As always, if gambling is a problem for you, do something else. Families There are seven craft activities for kids to get stuck into at the Gallery of Modern Art, each one devised by one of the artists in the vibrant APT11 exhibition. GOMA, 12-5pm, free. Area 51 Garden City The new Mount Gravatt premises of the space-themed indoor activity centre has trampolines, slides, climbing challenges, interactive basketball and soccer games, and a toddler zone. 2nd Floor, Westfield Mount Gravatt, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, 9am-5pm, $15-$28. This beautiful miniature golf course snakes down and up a shady hillside with rolling views of the elegant St Lucia golf course. There are bridges, ricochet walls and boulders, and the golf club's restaurant can make you a good lunch afterwards. Carawa Street, St Lucia, 9am-9pm, $5-$18. Bounce Inc Expect some 3000 square metres of interconnected indoor trampolines, parkour-style challenges, padding and airbags. Parents don't have to buy a ticket and can wander about the place to supervise. There are also Bounce Incs at Ipswich, Carindale, Morayfield, Macgregor and Burleigh Waters. 40 Enterprise Place, Tingalpa, from 1pm, $16-$21.50. Galleries and museums Anzac Legacy Gallery Salvaged by Queensland troops in 1919, the 100-year-old tank Mephisto is the only surviving example of a German A7V Sturmpanzerwagen in the world. See it at the Queensland Museum alongside objects of war and personal items belonging to those on the frontline in World War I. Queensland Museum Kurilpa, 1.30-5pm, free. Five sarcophaguses, respectfully displayed, are highlights of the Queensland Museum Kurilpa's blockbuster show, which also features light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, sculptures, precious jewellery and artefacts. Queensland Museum Kurilpa, 1.30-5pm, $15-$29.90. The museum's current show features hot rods such as a 1966 Corvette Stingray, the 1999 Lotus Elise 111S and a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 491, all meticulously restored in a showroom setting. Brisbane Motor Museum, 959 Nudgee Road, Banyo, Wed-Sun 8am-3pm, until Jun 2, $12.50-$25 (kids under 12 free). Items from Brisbane locals' quirky private collections have gone into this free show. See ancient wind-up toys, 1980s matchbooks, Melbourne Olympics trading cards and more. There's also a special activity room for the kids, Micro Museum, where they can compile their own collections of objects. Museum of Brisbane, City Hall, 1.30-5pm, free. The State War Memorial has three exhibition galleries. The WWI Memorial Crypt is a sombre corridor of plaques dedicated to the 10,000 Queenslanders who lost their lives in the Great War. The World War II gallery lets you follow the progress of the War in the Pacific by tapping on an interactive world map. And the Post-1945 room has screens telling the story of Australians in global peacekeeping missions. 285 Ann Street, Brisbane, 5.30am–3pm, free. Shows and movies The Accountant 2 Ben Affleck returns as the on-the-spectrum number-cruncher and money launderer in the sequel to the 2016 thriller. J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson reprise their roles from the first film. In cinemas from April 24. Downe has been a 1970s throwback since the 1980s. For the 2020s, the prince of polyester performs at Brisbane Comedy Festival with a live band. Brisbane Powerhouse, 6pm, $54.90-$69. Comedian, actor and QI panellist Pascoe came up through London's comedy fringes – she gives her sardonic outlook on the world in her Brisbane Comedy Festival appearance. Brisbane Powerhouse, 8.15pm, $54.90. Story Bridge Adventure Climb The bridge opened back in 1940, and climbing it is both a fascinating history lesson and an exhilarating adventure with amazing views. The climbs now operate from the north side at Howard Smith Wharves and yes, they're running on Anzac Day. Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane, 8.30am-9pm, $139.95-$169.95. Loading Anzac Day at Eat Street Northshore The night street food markets will have two-up (5-8pm), special guests from the Australian Army Veterinary Corps, performances by Whistle Dixie, GEED UP, and the Pacific Belles, as well as all the food and drink you expect. 221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton, 4-10pm, $6 (under 13 free).
The Age
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
21 things to do on Anzac Day in Brisbane
Anzac Day March, Ipswich Ipswich is a proud garrison city, and the march will return to the Ipswich city centre for 2025. Dawn services are also being held in several suburbs of greater Ipswich. Corner of Brisbane and Waghorn streets, 10.45am, free. Two-up The coin-based gambling game two-up can be played legally in Queensland on Anzac Day. If you're keen to experience this aspect of Australia's military culture, head to pubs including the Osbourne Hotel in the city, the Regatta in Toowong, the Glen at Eight Mile Plains, the Boundary in West End, or Riverbar and Kitchen in the city. The Felons lawn at Howard Smith Wharves is also hosting games. As always, if gambling is a problem for you, do something else. Families There are seven craft activities for kids to get stuck into at the Gallery of Modern Art, each one devised by one of the artists in the vibrant APT11 exhibition. GOMA, 12-5pm, free. Area 51 Garden City The new Mount Gravatt premises of the space-themed indoor activity centre has trampolines, slides, climbing challenges, interactive basketball and soccer games, and a toddler zone. 2nd Floor, Westfield Mount Gravatt, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, 9am-5pm, $15-$28. This beautiful miniature golf course snakes down and up a shady hillside with rolling views of the elegant St Lucia golf course. There are bridges, ricochet walls and boulders, and the golf club's restaurant can make you a good lunch afterwards. Carawa Street, St Lucia, 9am-9pm, $5-$18. Bounce Inc Expect some 3000 square metres of interconnected indoor trampolines, parkour-style challenges, padding and airbags. Parents don't have to buy a ticket and can wander about the place to supervise. There are also Bounce Incs at Ipswich, Carindale, Morayfield, Macgregor and Burleigh Waters. 40 Enterprise Place, Tingalpa, from 1pm, $16-$21.50. Galleries and museums Anzac Legacy Gallery Salvaged by Queensland troops in 1919, the 100-year-old tank Mephisto is the only surviving example of a German A7V Sturmpanzerwagen in the world. See it at the Queensland Museum alongside objects of war and personal items belonging to those on the frontline in World War I. Queensland Museum Kurilpa, 1.30-5pm, free. Five sarcophaguses, respectfully displayed, are highlights of the Queensland Museum Kurilpa's blockbuster show, which also features light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, sculptures, precious jewellery and artefacts. Queensland Museum Kurilpa, 1.30-5pm, $15-$29.90. The museum's current show features hot rods such as a 1966 Corvette Stingray, the 1999 Lotus Elise 111S and a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 491, all meticulously restored in a showroom setting. Brisbane Motor Museum, 959 Nudgee Road, Banyo, Wed-Sun 8am-3pm, until Jun 2, $12.50-$25 (kids under 12 free). Items from Brisbane locals' quirky private collections have gone into this free show. See ancient wind-up toys, 1980s matchbooks, Melbourne Olympics trading cards and more. There's also a special activity room for the kids, Micro Museum, where they can compile their own collections of objects. Museum of Brisbane, City Hall, 1.30-5pm, free. The State War Memorial has three exhibition galleries. The WWI Memorial Crypt is a sombre corridor of plaques dedicated to the 10,000 Queenslanders who lost their lives in the Great War. The World War II gallery lets you follow the progress of the War in the Pacific by tapping on an interactive world map. And the Post-1945 room has screens telling the story of Australians in global peacekeeping missions. 285 Ann Street, Brisbane, 5.30am–3pm, free. Shows and movies The Accountant 2 Ben Affleck returns as the on-the-spectrum number-cruncher and money launderer in the sequel to the 2016 thriller. J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson reprise their roles from the first film. In cinemas from April 24. Downe has been a 1970s throwback since the 1980s. For the 2020s, the prince of polyester performs at Brisbane Comedy Festival with a live band. Brisbane Powerhouse, 6pm, $54.90-$69. Comedian, actor and QI panellist Pascoe came up through London's comedy fringes – she gives her sardonic outlook on the world in her Brisbane Comedy Festival appearance. Brisbane Powerhouse, 8.15pm, $54.90. Story Bridge Adventure Climb The bridge opened back in 1940, and climbing it is both a fascinating history lesson and an exhilarating adventure with amazing views. The climbs now operate from the north side at Howard Smith Wharves and yes, they're running on Anzac Day. Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane, 8.30am-9pm, $139.95-$169.95. Loading Anzac Day at Eat Street Northshore The night street food markets will have two-up (5-8pm), special guests from the Australian Army Veterinary Corps, performances by Whistle Dixie, GEED UP, and the Pacific Belles, as well as all the food and drink you expect. 221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton, 4-10pm, $6 (under 13 free).
