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The Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Unholy Trinity review – Samuel L Jackson and Pierce Brosnan shine in bubbling potboiler of a western
From the moment he flashes a shit-eating grin at a man on the gallows, Samuel L Jackson makes a fine western antagonist here, if not quite rising to the heights of his blanket-blackmail sex act in The Hateful Eight. The fellow about to swing is Isaac Broadway (Tim Daly), who manages to communicate to his onlooking son Henry (Brandon Lessard) that he should seek revenge on one Sheriff Butler, who framed him for murder. But when Henry corners a different lawman, Gabriel Dove (Pierce Brosnan), in a church in the Montana town of Trinity, he learns that someone got to the previous sheriff first. It turns out that papa Broadway, a maligned patriarch who built most of Trinity, was embroiled in a stolen Confederate gold racket – ripping off his gallows tormentor, the ex-slave St Christopher (Jackson), in the process. Add to that a Blackfoot seeking revenge (The New World's Q'orianka Kilcher), a fake priest (David Arquette), a smattering of local thugs, and before you can say 'sins of the father' (luckily, someone does), we have a bubbling potboiler on the go. While The Unholy Trinity is always robustly enjoyable, director Richard Gray and writer Lee Zachariah aren't the best at laying out their convoluted screed. Not only does it feel as if Henry and Gabriel are always skulking around the peripheries of their own story without clear agendas, it never settles down for long enough to hit on the emotional core of this homecoming. Forced into cahoots as they try to locate the gold and fend off the loitering St Christopher, it is only near the end that the childless sheriff and prodigal son start to bond – and the theme of surrogate family belatedly flares up. The muddy psychology shows in some diffident directing from Gray when handling quieter scenes; he is more at ease in brothel shootouts and the gallops across ravishing Montana prairies. The impressively arrayed cast also help to keep this enterprise buoyant, even if a silver-haired and affable Brosnan and Jackson, effortlessly mesmerising a saloon full of punters, are doing exactly what you would expect. If following The Unholy Trinity's various tracks is sometimes frustrating, it's still rare enough: a red-blooded and essentially satisfying western. The Unholy Trinity is on digital platforms now and available on DVD from 21 July.
CBS News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Oak Park, Illinois firefighters come to rescue snake gets stuck on CTA train
Back in 2006, Samuel L. Jackson starred in an action thriller called "Snakes on a Plane." In real life 19 years later, some Chicago Transit Authority 'L' passengers in Oak Park, Illinois, starred in a real-life situation of "snakes on a train." On Saturday, the Oak Park Fire Department was called to the Harlem/Lake Green Line terminal, on the boundary of Oak Park and Forest Park. A ball python named Lucius, after the Harry Potter character Lucius Malfoy, had gotten away from his owner and had gotten stuck inside the train's control panel. Firefighters were able to open the box, free Lucius, and return him to his owner — who happened to be dressed like a pirate. The Oak Park Fire Department posted on Facebook, "Not a typical rescue, but a memorable one for sure!"
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Unholy Trinity review – Samuel L Jackson and Pierce Brosnan shine in bubbling potboiler of a western
From the moment he flashes a shit-eating grin at a man on the gallows, Samuel L Jackson makes a fine western antagonist here, if not quite rising to the heights of his blanket-blackmail sex act in The Hateful Eight. The fellow about to swing is Isaac Broadway (Tim Daly), who manages to communicate to his onlooking son Henry (Brandon Lessard) that he should seek revenge on one Sheriff Butler, who framed him for murder. But when Henry corners a different lawman, Gabriel Dove (Pierce Brosnan), in a church in the Montana town of Trinity, he learns that someone got to the previous sheriff first. It turns out that papa Broadway, a maligned patriarch who built most of Trinity, was embroiled in a stolen Confederate gold racket – ripping off his gallows tormentor, the ex-slave St Christopher (Jackson), in the process. Add to that a Blackfoot seeking revenge (The New World's Q'orianka Kilcher), a fake priest (David Arquette), a smattering of local thugs, and before you can say 'sins of the father' (luckily, someone does), we have a bubbling potboiler on the go. While The Unholy Trinity is always robustly enjoyable, director Richard Gray and writer Lee Zachariah aren't the best at laying out their convoluted screed. Not only does it feel as if Henry and Gabriel are always skulking around the peripheries of their own story without clear agendas, it never settles down for long enough to hit on the emotional core of this homecoming. Forced into cahoots as they try to locate the gold and fend off the loitering St Christopher, it is only near the end that the childless sheriff and prodigal son start to bond – and the theme of surrogate family belatedly flares up. The muddy psychology shows in some diffident directing from Gray when handling quieter scenes; he is more at ease in brothel shootouts and the gallops across ravishing Montana prairies. The impressively arrayed cast also help to keep this enterprise buoyant, even if a silver-haired and affable Brosnan and Jackson, effortlessly mesmerising a saloon full of punters, are doing exactly what you would expect. If following The Unholy Trinity's various tracks is sometimes frustrating, it's still rare enough: a red-blooded and essentially satisfying western. The Unholy Trinity is on digital platforms now and available on DVD from 21 July.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Greek restaurant which has gone viral for its gushing Kylie Jenner post has a history of OTT celeb tributes, from 'legendary' Magic Johnson to Demi Moore's 'timeless beauty'
Their gushing post about Kylie Jenner visiting their restaurant has set the internet on fire. But Tassia in the Greek village of Fiscardo is no stranger to an over-the-top celebrity tribute. The Greek family restaurant can't help but share their pride when the rich and famous choose their establishment to dine at while on holiday. Shortly after reality star Kylie dined there last week, owners Polychronis Dendrinos and Tassia Dendrinou proudly posted about the 'true honor' of hosting the 'iconic entrepreneur and global trendsetter'. 'An inspiring guest, and one of the most influential women of her generation,' the Dendrinos Family wrote on Instagram. 'She experienced a taste of our Greek hospitality and cuisine. It was a true pleasure to host such a remarkable guest. We hope to welcome her again soon!' However Kylie is not the first to receive such sweet words, with the family previously welcoming the likes of Demi Moore, Oscar winner Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Camilla 's son Tom Parker Bowles, chef Rick Stein and former football manager Arsène Wenger. The last celebrity to grace Tassia was retired NBA star Magic Johnson on June 27, whom the owners described as a 'returning guest with legendary energy.' 'A true honor to welcome Magic Johnson back to our restaurant!' they wrote. 'A returning guest with legendary energy — thank you for choosing us again and embracing our Greek hospitality.' It was his second visit, after he dined on the same day as Django Unchained star Samuel and rapper Flo Rida back in 2022. The family wrote then: 'Yesterday we had the honor and privilege of being visited by three sparkling personalities with worldwide recognition, @magicjohnson, @samuelljackson & @official_flo. 'After trying several dishes from our kitchen and of course our famous lobster pasta, they complimented us on the professionalism and quality of our service. In the end, they gladly accepted to be photographed not only with Dendrinos family, but also with all of our staff. 'Let us highlight that they were very kind, humble and friendly. Thank you very much and we hope to see you again soon.' That same year, Oscar-nominated actress Demi Moore stopped by and they remarked that 'her timeless beauty and solid personality was bright enough to capture our hearts.' The Dendrinou family wrote at the time: 'Yesterday night the Hollywood actress @demimoore payed a visit to our family restaurant. We had the opportunity to meet her in person and treat her the best Kefalonian dishes. 'Her timeless beauty and solid personality was bright enough to capture our hearts. Thank you Demi and we hope to see you again soon.' Last August, French former football manager and player Arsène Wenger paid a visit to the restaurant. Sharing a picture of Arsène with two of the younger family members, Tassia wrote: 'It is a true honor to host the legendary Arsène Wenger, who is a visionary in the world of football, at @tassia_restaurant yesterday in Fiskardo Village! 'We're thankful for the unforgettable moments and wish him all the best in his ongoing journey. Can't wait to welcome you back, Arsène!' Among the other famous guests was British chef Rick Stein, to which the family said: 'A Memorable Visit by @chefrickstein. We were delighted to welcome the renowned British chef, television presenter, and seafood connoisseur, Rick Stein, to our family restaurant in enchanting Fiskardo Village, Kefalonia. 'Rick, it was a pleasure to share our authentic Greek cuisine and exchange ideas about different cuisines and flavors with you. Here's a delectable moment from his visit. As we near the end of the season, we're excited to share that Tassia's Restaurant continues to be a haven for guests seeking the genuine flavors of Greece. 'Join us to experience the allure that drew @chefrickstein to our doors. 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rick for gracing us with his presence, and we look forward to welcoming him as a friend anytime he wishes. Until we meet again!' Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles also dined there, with his gushing post reading: 'A Royal Thank You to Tom Parker Bowles! We had the privilege of hosting Tom Parker Bowles, the renowned British food writer, critic, and broadcaster, and son of Camilla, the Queen of the United Kingdom, at @tassia_restaurant in the charming Fiskardo Village of Kefalonia.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
First look at Samuel L Jackson in Tulsa King spin-off
A first-look image has been released of Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson in the new Tulsa King spin-off series. Nola King follows Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr, who is tasked with taking out Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi. Advertisement Manfredi, or 'the General' is the main character of Tulsa King, a mafia boss who befriended Jackson's character years earlier while they were both in prison. A photo from the production shows the two characters sitting at a table that has a bottle of alcohol on it and a reserved sign. Stallone, 79, said: 'Chris McCarthy (co-chief executive of Paramount Global) came to me with a game-changing idea: to elevate my show beyond a mob boss series, creating a dynamic, family-driven franchise. Samuel L Jackson plays Russell Lee Washington Jr (Ian West/PA) 'I was immediately on board. Sam Jackson is the only choice to anchor this new adventure in Nola and (producer) David Glasser and 101 are the perfect partner to bring it to life.' Advertisement Mr McCarthy said: 'Samuel L Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximise the momentum of one of our biggest hits and transform it into a hit franchise. 'Building on the breakout success of Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King, audiences will now experience the full force of Jackson's dynamic, layered performance, supercharging one of Paramount+'s flagship series.' David C Glasser, chief executive of entertainment company 101 Studios, said: 'Partnering with Paramount has been such a rich experience. (Creator) Taylor (Sheridan) had the brilliant idea to drop Sylvester Stallone in the middle of Tulsa and it has been everything we have wanted and more. It's official! 🔥 #TulsaKing Season 3 is in the works! 👊 — Tulsa King (@TulsaKing) March 18, 2025 'The success of this show has now led us to another icon. I cannot wait to see what Sam brings to this world.' Advertisement Jackson, 76, has starred in films including Django (2012), The Hateful Eight (2015), Jurassic Park (1993) and The Avengers (2012). One of his most acclaimed roles was playing hitman Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 hit crime film Pulp Fiction. Tulsa King is a Paramount+ series that follows Stallone's character, Dwight 'the General' Manfredi, as he is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to begin a new crime enterprise after being released from prison in New York. Jackson's character will be introduced in the third series of Tulsa King, to premiere in September. Advertisement Stallone and Jackson were both executive producers on Nola King.
