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Are We Losing Control of Artificial Intelligence? Vantage with Palki Sharma
Are We Losing Control of Artificial Intelligence? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Are We Losing Control of Artificial Intelligence? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Tom Cruise fought a rogue AI in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. But what if that wasn't fiction anymore? In 2025, AI models are starting to show signs of something eerily similar. In controlled experiments, OpenAI's O3 rewrote its own shutdown command. Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 threatened to blackmail a fictional engineer to stay alive. These aren't sentient machines—they don't think or feel like us. But they are learning to act like us. And when cornered, they choose survival. Has AI finally gone rogue? Palki Sharma tells you. See More
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning movie review: An homage to Tom Cruise and Ethan Hunt that is flawed yet fabulous
There is an opening montage in The Final Reckoning as a voice over (by Ving Rhames' Luther) tells us about Ethan Hunt's various sacrifices. It is meant to take the viewer on a journey through the secret agent's exploits. But the sequence seems as much a homage to Hunt as it is to the man playing him - Tom Cruise. The film is no different. The eighth instalment of Mission: Impossible is director Christopher McQuarrie's unabashed tribute to his friend and arguably the greatest action star there ever was. To Cruise's credit, he shoulders that responsibility quite wonderfully. In a day and age of CGI-laden, convoluted thrillers. The Final Reckoning is a throwback to the 'good old days', where simplicity and action triumphed. And Tom Cruise is at the centre of it all, in what is his most emotionally charged performance in years. In every frame, he reminds you why he is who he is, and that the great ones can elevate even an average film to a work of art. In direct continuity to Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, the eighth part sees Ethan Hunt on the hunt for the drowned Russian submarine, Sevastopol, which contains the source code for the malicious AI program known as the Entity. If Hunt and his team do not get the source code and infect it with a poison pill, the Entity threatens global nuclear war and the extinction of mankind. Complicating matters is Gabriel (Esai Morales), a former acolyte of the Entity who wants the source code to control the program. Sadly for Hunt, his own government wants the same. So, as always, he is out there alone, with just his trusted team, saving the world yet again. The predictable nature, however, does not allow us to connect with some of the newer members of the team. The character of Degas, for one, seems underdeveloped even though he is meant to be a core member of Ethan Hunt's team now. And only Pom Klementieff's brilliant comic timing saves Paris from ending up in the same league. While the MI films have never been ensembles and always had a Hunt-centric plot, this time, the script does rob some of the supporting players of a chance to shine. The Final Reckoning is one of the simplest Mission Impossible films in terms of plot. But sadly, that makes it a little predictable, too. Having seen the franchise for three decades and countless other Hollywood action thrillers, it is not hard to see how director McQuarrie has fit which trope where. But then the Mission Impossible films were never about the plot, anyway. They are about Hunt using swanky gadgets and doing impossible things. On that parameter, this film scores well. There are two great stunts in the film. And while the shot of Tom Cruise hanging out of the biplane has been talked about so much, the underwater sequence was what took my breath away. The near-20-minute completely dialogue-less sequence focussing just on Ethan Hunt is peak Mission Impossible. Through the impressively shot sequence, McQuarrie and cinematographer Fraser Taggart give us another iconic Ethan Hunt Houdini act. And Tom Cruise complements their vision with a rather vulnerabe, human performance. But the homage theme of the film stays throughout. There are lots of callbacks to previous films, with the CIA Black Vault break-in from the first film (1996) and the Rabbit's Foot weapon from MI3 (2005) both pivotal to the plot. The film neatly ties these elements of the franchise and Hunt's past to what is happening today, and quite beautifully raises the stakes too. There is that one cameo from the first Mission Impossible, which again, redeems Hunt in a rather strange way. The film does retcon a few of the happenings in the series earlier (just like it retconned part 7's title), and does take liberties with the lore. But complaining about that when the payoff is well could amount to nitpicking. In The Final Reckoning, more than any other previous MI film, Tom Cruise serves a reminder of why he is a global superstar, a matinee idol no less. His mere presence on the screen is enough to elevate the scene. He has great support in Simon Pegg and Hayley Atwell, of course. And the cameos from powerhouse performers Angela Bassett and Hannah Waddingham add to the heft of the film in the performance department. But Cruise still outshines everyone. This was the one film where I felt the antagonist paled in comparison, and through no fault of Esai Morales. It's simply the Tom Cruise effect. The Final Reckoning is also the most emotional MI film ever, arguably. It takes us on a journey with Hunt, as he looks back at his 35 years with the IMF and looks ahead to an uncertain future. His past is weighing on him, and the toll of saving the world every so often has started to show. The layer it adds to the film grounds it in reality, raising the stakes even higher. After a long time, it felt good to see that the people being saved in an action film are considered real human beings and not simply numbers. Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning is a classic action film that never takes its foot off the pedal. It is relentless, emotionally charged, visually spectacular, and fun enough to hide its flaws in logic and narrative. It is also a throwback to the great Hollywood actioners from the 90s, and a Tom Cruise love song, almost. Watch it on the biggest screen you can find!
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kevin Spacey stars in 'The Awakening', his second major role since 2023 acquittal
Kevin Spacey has been added to the cast of the upcoming conspiracy thriller The Awakening, marking another step in his career following his acquittal of sexual offense charges in 2023. Directed by Matt Routledge, the film follows Jason (Justin Tinto) and Rebecca (Alice Eve) as they unravel a conspiracy that threatens global control. Their investigation leads them deep into a web of secrets, culminating in a high-stakes race against time to expose the truth. The film features a star-studded cast, including Peter Stormare, Steve Berkoff, Julian Glover, and Eddie Hall, with Justin Tinto in his acting debut. Produced by Camelot Films and financed alongside Tinto, The Awakening is currently in post-production, with Tinto, Routledge, and Matt Hookings co-writing the screenplay. Hookings also serves as a producer along with Tim Kent, with executive producers including Tinto, Sally Woodward, Adrian Goodisman, and Patatian. Producer Kent expressed enthusiasm for the film's market debut, saying, "We are all extremely excited about Cloud9 Studios set to bring this exciting film to market." Filmed at the renowned Pinewood Studios, the movie draws on the iconic location's rich history, adding a layer of intrigue to the already gripping narrative. Behind the scenes, the film boasts impressive talent, with editor Chris Gill (known for 28 Days Later), cinematographer Laszlo Bille (famous for Blade Runner 2049), and stunt coordinator Luke Tumber (who worked on Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning and Venom: The Last Dance). Since his acquittal, Spacey has continued to work primarily in European cinema, appearing in projects such as Control and Peter Five Eight.
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Avengers: Doomsday' Will Reportedly Revive Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter
Captain Carter Despite listing a whole lot of names in chairs, Avengers: Doomsday and its Secret Wars follow-up are apparently still hiding a few things, and now, Deadline is reporting on one of them. They're saying that Hayley Atwell will return to her role as Captain Carter in live-action, for the second time, in a deal that will have her appear in both upcoming Avengers movies. And this is after a 14 year history with Marvel that has rarely, if ever, properly used her character despite her being a part of multiple projects. At this point: Captain Carter It's a lot of screen time but again, it still feels like she was underused, somehow. Being relegated to a love interest at first is never all that great. Captain Carter was solid but cancelled when it could have continued. What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology. And even Atwell has said she was 'undermined' with her quick death in Multiverse of Madness. But after two deaths, Captain Carter is apparently back, pulled from…where? Maybe the What If…? universe if she somehow survived the events of that show, or maybe another one. It is a bit random, however. Maybe Marvel decided it was time to give her a real shot in the role. Maybe someone watched Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. I don't know. But hopefully she's treated right this time and most importantly, survives. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
