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Metro
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Amazon Prime fans have just days to watch 'one of the creepiest thrillers'
Amazon Prime Video watchers have just a week left before the acclaimed horror, The Silence of the Lambs, leaves the streamer. The 1991 movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster follows Clarice Starling, an FBI cadet, seeking help from a serial killer Hannibal Lecter to apprehend another prolific murderer, Buffalo Bill, targeting young women and removing the skin from their bodies. The iconic movie is one of just a handful of movies to win the 'big five' Oscars – picture, best actor, best actress, best director and best adapted screenplay – and has cemented itself in horror movie history. Scoring an impressive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes to go with it, if you still need more convincing to give it a try, fans from over the years have shared nothing but praise for its stomach-churning plot. 'Hopkins absolutely nails the creepy, calculating Hannibal, making his performance unforgettable. Foster's portrayal of Clarice balances strength and vulnerability, adding a real human element to the tension,' Rotten Tomatoes User Jaxon H praised. 'GREATEST VILLAIN OF ALL TIME!!! The acting, story, characters are so incredible,' Darcy J echoed. 'The Silence of the Lambs is one of the creepiest and most intense thrillers ever made. 'The atmosphere is dark and unsettling, which makes everything even more gripping. If you like thrillers that mess with your mind, you have to watch this. It's disturbing but in a way that makes you appreciate how good it is,' Aptem agreed. 'Will always remain one of the greats. Hopkins and Foster shines properly in character here. Directing is first class. Gripping and always shifting between the dark and light, doubt and facts, bizarre and sense, psycho and insane logic. Intelligent and intriguing. Absolute benchmark classic,' Frans B said. Reflecting on the movie's legacy in 2021 to Vanity Fair, Jodie said: 'What's surprising about [the movie being intense] is that there's really no blood and gore. There's only really one scene that is at all gory. 'The movie is so scary because it seeps into people's consciousness through fears. It really works on fear more than anything else.' And Anthony reminisced on how the iconic scene of his reveal in the prison cell came about. 'I remember the day when Jonathan asked me [how I wanted to be revealed in the prison cell for the first time]. More Trending 'It was Monday, January the 9th, 1990, and he said, 'The camera's going to be Jodie coming down the corridor. How'd you want to be seen? Do you want to be standing, or reading, or asleep, or something?' I said, 'No. I'd like to be standing.' ''Where?' I said, 'In the centre of the cell.' 'Why?' I said, 'I can smell her.' He said, 'You are crazy.',' he recalled. The Silence of the Lambs is streaming on Amazon Prime Video until June 1. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: All Neighbours spoilers for next week as major character dies MORE: 7 TV shows to watch after Clarkson's Farm season 4 MORE: How to watch Clarkson's Farm for free this soggy bank holiday weekend
Metro
12-05-2025
- Metro
Southport killer 'to be fed through hatch' like Hannibal after prison attack
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana will reportedly be fed through a hatch and get a five-guard escort following his attack on a prison guard. The 18-year-old, who killed three young girls in July last year, allegedly used a kettle to throw boiling water on a prison officer on Thursday. His freedom within HMP Belmarsh, in South East London, will now be severely restricted in ways that echo the treatment of Hannibal Lecter, according to The Sun. A source told the newspaper: 'They will treat Rudakubana much more severely. It will not be far off Hannibal Lecter because they will take no chances.' Fictional serial killer Lector, who was played by Anthony Hopkins in the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs, was held in a maximum security jail. The source added: 'Rudakubana will only be able to open the latch on his side once the officers have shut the box and closed it on their side. 'This is a huge deal in UK jails as it is considered it dehumanises inmates. 'He will be let out of his cell only after being searched and escorted by at least five officers, who will be in PPE and could use a dog.' They said the unit would be locked down each time he is moved. In a video posted on X, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick compared the hot water incident to the recent attack on prison guards by the Manchester Arena terrorist Hashem Abedi. He said: 'We must never put the rights of criminals and terrorists above the safety of prison officers. 'Labour's Justice Secretary needs to get a grip or else I fear it is only a matter of time before a prison officer loses their life.' Abedi threw hot cooking oil on officers and stabbed them with 'home made weapons,' the Prison Officers' Association alleged. It's thought Rudakubana could now be moved to another prison. More Trending Rudakubana will spend a minimum of 52 years in prison for the murder spree at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. He killed Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and tried to murder eight other children, the class instructor Leanne Lucas, and businessman John Hayes. On the alleged hot water attack, a Prison Services spokesperson from the Ministry of Justice told the Metro: 'Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh on Thursday. 'Violence in prison will not be tolerated and we will always push for the strongest possible punishment for attacks on our hardworking staff.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Bare beating' is tormenting commuters on the London tube network MORE: Metro launches London Grassroots Music Tube Map to spotlight city's top venues MORE: Man charged with rapes after girls 'attacked close to a train station'
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Free and budget-friendly events in Glasgow as major venue launches summer programme
The full schedule has been revealed this weekend KEEP IT SOUTH Free and budget-friendly events in Glasgow as major venue launches summer programme Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASGOW'S Queen's Park Arena is gearing up to be the ultimate summer hotspot, with a jam-packed month of free and wallet-friendly events set to dazzle the city's southside. From July 3 to August 3, the open-air amphitheatre will be buzzing with over 90 sensational events, ranging from cult cinema classics to live music, creative workshops, and even a 5k race. And the best part? 3 Queen's Park in Glasgow will be bursting with events this summer Credit: Facebook 3 Locals will be able to enjoy free entertainment in the park Credit: Facebook Most of it's free or donation-based! BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Film buffs, grab your popcorn – the Cults & Classics cinema strand is back with a whopping 31 open-air screenings! Think family favourites like Frozen and Matilda, alongside grown-up gems like Dirty Dancing and The Silence of the Lambs. Whether you're into '80s nostalgia or indie flicks, there's something for everyone. KIDS, GET READY TO PARTY! Parents, breathe easy – Big Fun is here to save your summer. With 15 early years sessions, kids' discos, and creative activities like dance, music, and storytelling, little ones will be entertained for hours. GET CREATIVE WITH OPEN STAGE Feeling artsy? Open Stage is hosting 15 free workshops for all ages, plus two major highlights – the Glasgow Choir Festival and the Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam. Expect music, movement, and plenty of local talent. FITNESS AND FAMILY FUN For those who fancy getting active, the Glasgow Games are bringing 15 free fitness classes, ranging from Muay Thai to yoga. There's also a brand-new 5k race, plus live sports screenings to keep the adrenaline pumping. LIVE MUSIC AND LAUGHS GALORE It's not all free, though – the arena's new QPA Live series is bringing big-name acts to the stage. Highlights include The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher, plus the return of the Sub Club Southside Weekender with House music legends like Moodymann and Derek Carter. Comedy fans, don't miss the Laugh in the Park finale! This year's expanded programme is expected to draw over 45,000 visitors, cementing the arena's place as a cultural hub. Chet Capkiner, the visionary behind all this fun, says: 'We're thrilled to bring back everything our audiences love – from cult cinema to grassroots culture – and even bigger live music gigs this year. !Most of it's free, so everyone's welcome!' The full schedule is live now, and tickets are up for grabs at
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Making Alcatraz great again: Is Trump's obsession with Hannibal Lecter the real reason behind reopening the prison?
When news came over the weekend that President Donald Trump wants federal law enforcement agencies to reopen Alcatraz as a maximum-security prison, I remembered the school tour of the island I took as a child. On that visit to the penitentiary-turned-museum, the park ranger explained to us that the reason Alcatraz was no longer functioning was because of how impractical and expensive it was to run an island prison in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. By the time the prison closed in 1963, the cost of running it was too high to justify, and the buildings in the middle of the windy, salt swept Bay were deteriorating quickly. It must also be mentioned that although no prisoners ever officially escaped from Alcatraz, five did go missing, marring its reputation as inescapable. All the other school children and I understood why Alcatraz had been turned into a tourist attraction, but given Trump's history with real estate, business and federal bureaucracy, this ridiculous proposal makes perfect sense: Could reopening Alcatraz have anything to do with his old foe, Dr. Hannibal Lecter? On social media, Trump did say on Sunday, May 4, that the reopened Alcatraz would house 'America's most ruthless and violent offenders,' and that the country 'will no longer be held hostage to criminals, thugs, and judges that are afraid to do their job and allow us to remove criminals, who came into our country illegally.' Some of you may remember Trump's frequent mentions of 'the late, great, Hannibal Lecter' on the 2024 campaign trail. He even thanked the fictional character for helping him win the election at the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner in April. Lecter got so many mentions by Trump in 2024, you'd have thought he was on the FBI's most wanted list instead of the fiction section of your local bookstore. The character, created by author Thomas Harris and played to Academy Award Winning perfection by Anthony Hopkins in the 1991 film adaptation of 'The Silence of the Lambs,' is a cannibalistic serial killer who immigrated from Lithuania. (What's his legal status?) An ultraintelligent former psychiatrist and questionable chef, the character appears to captivate Trump more than any real-life criminals. I can just imagine how Lecter figured into Trump's plans for Alcatraz 2.0. The following is a parody, not a real speech from President Trump I'm sure by now you've all heard my genius news about how I plan to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison for the most dangerous, oogie-boogie criminals. It's a wonderful plan that will help make the failing city of San Francisco great again. Sure, I'm killing one of the city's biggest tourist attractions with an impractical plan that will cost the government untold millions of dollars, but in the great casino of life, losses are to be expected. Just look at how much I lost opening casinos in Atlantic City! Some people call this plan a pipe dream, or just a way of getting back at the liberals who live in Sodom and Gomarrah by the Bay. Absolutely, it's both of those things. But it's also going to keep us safe from the scariest bad guys on the planet by putting them on what I assure you is an inescapable island — pay no attention to the 1979 movie 'Escape From Alcatraz' or the 1996 blockbuster 'The Rock.' There's one villain who is such a scourge to the world that once agent Clarice Starling captures him, he will be the first inmate in the newly refurbished Trump Alcatraz Prison and Hotel Casino. I am of course talking about Dr. Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, who is absolutely a real guy. Hannibal Lecter has evaded Democrat law enforcement for years like his patient Jame Gumb, aka Buffalo Bill. But under a Trump presidency, these monsters will no longer walk the streets looking for innocent people to snack on or ladies to wear as skin suits. They will be locked up at Alcatraz just like the unjustly imprisoned tax dodger Al Capone and that rapper Machine Gun Kelly. And Hannibal Lecter isn't the only Eastern European criminal who will be housed at Alcatraz. For centuries, an illegal Transylvanian immigrant by the name of Count Dracula has been drinking the blood of our citizens while liberals do nothing. I will send Dracula to Alcatraz where he will share a cell with Count von Count from the recently defunded 'Sesame Street.' I had originally offered Dracula a job in my administration, but he said he couldn't bring himself to work with Stephen Miller, because 'the guy just creeps me out.' On the subject of illegal aliens, I'm also sending both ALF and Mork from Ork to Alcatraz as I have canceled their intergalactic visas. They will be brought to justice by agents Scully and Mulder who are part of a special task force I've created since I declassified the X-files. But I'm not stopping there, folks. Superman may not have been able to apprehend supervillain Lex Luthor, but the Trump administration will. Luthor is a terrible guy. He always cheated at shuffleboard whenever we were onJeffrey Epstein's yacht. But once I prove that Lex was overvaluing and undervaluing LexCorp for loans and lower tax rates — who would do something so criminal? — I'm going to lock him in a cell so deep on Alcatraz that not even Daily Planet investigative journalists Clark Kent and Lois Lane will be able to find him. I also understand that for a brief period, Alcatraz was used to house those dangerous social justice activists known as the X-Men. They will be returned to the island where they can no longer imperil the world with their message of acceptance for those who are different. Magneto will of course have to be kept in a plastic cage, which I'm sure Elon Musk will be able to construct to the same fine standards as his Cybertrucks. Once these violent, completely real villains are safely behind bars on Alcatraz, America will truly be great again.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ben Affleck talks about 'the only time' he saw his father cry
Hollywood star and filmmaker has shared memories about his father Timothy as he talked about the first and the only time he saw his dad cry. In his visit to the Criterion Closet , Affleck, selected some of the company's cinematic offerings he considers favourites. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now David Lynch's 1980 movie The Elephant Man , he recalled, "is the first and only time I ever saw my father cry." Lynch's hit film, which stars as a deformed man and Anthony Hopkins as a doctor treating him, is a "movie about what it means to be a human being. And it's heartbreaking and beautiful and... it's tied to a very personal memory for me," said Affleck, reports Appearing to get emotional, the Oscar winner concluded: "That's probably a good note to end on." Timothy, who shares sons Ben and Casey Affleck with ex-wife Christine Anne "Chris" Boldt, separated from her and moved from their Massachusetts home to California when the "Good Will Hunting" star was 12. In 2020, Ben shared that his father, a former janitor, had marked 30 years of sobriety at the time. He had "a tremendous amount of respect for what that takes and what that means," Affleck said of his father. "Part of being an adult is learning that your parents are just people. They're not perfect. They were just doing their best. As a child, we expect perfection out of our parents." Affleck called Criterion's renowned closet, owned and stocked by the home video distributor, "my idea of heaven." In addition to The Elephant Man, his selections of favorites to take home included 1990's Miller's Crossing, 1991's The Silence of the Lambs, 2000's Traffic and two movies he starred in: 1993's Dazed and Confused and 1998's Armageddon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also hailed Jean Renoir's 1939 classic The Rules of the Game for having his "favorite line from all of cinema", "Everyone has their reasons", which he quipped he "stole" for his 2007 movie Gone Baby Gone. The actor also praised 's work in Spike Lee's 1992 biopic Malcolm X .
