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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘28 Years Later' and ‘F1' prove that excellent films are still possible during the summer blockbuster season
JULY 5 — It's been a while since I last felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices available in Malaysian cinemas during the summer blockbuster season. The last time I felt this way was probably before Covid-19 hit and changed the way people consume movies and how Hollywood studios distribute theirs forever. When you combine the post-Covid effects of movie consumption with the Writers Guild of America strike in 2023, which pushed the production and release of quite a number of big Hollywood movies by at least a year or even more, the lack of excitement during the summer blockbuster season in the last few years is quite understandable. This year, however, has seen that excitement back with a vengeance, with plenty of big titles and surprise hits making their way into local cinemas, with 10 out of the top 20 worldwide box-office hits of the year consisting of summer movies like Lilo & Stitch, How To Train Your Dragon, Thunderbolts, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Final Destination: Bloodlines and Ballerina. The newly opened F1 is already at number 11 in the worldwide box-office charts at the time of writing, and will surely climb up further in the next few weeks. What really got me excited, though, is the surprising quality of quite a few of these summer blockbuster hits, especially the two titles I'll be talking about below. Even the genre hits like Final Destination: Bloodlines and Ballerina have delivered exactly what they promised with great quality and craftsmanship. 28 Years Later The first two movies, 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, were very different from each other, and it is only fair that this new movie, which has been announced to be the start of a new trilogy, is also different from the previous two. Yes, this one also involves fast zombies (or infected, as the movie calls them) and uses different types of consumer and professional grade digital cameras (including iPhones here), but director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have decided to give us what is, first and foremost, a coming-of-age film instead. Taking place 28 years after the Rage virus first spread, Britain has now been entirely cut off from the rest of the world by a strictly enforced quarantine (echoes of Brexit, anyone?), with neighbouring countries doing patrols around British waters to ensure that the quarantine remains in place. The movie focuses on a community of uninfected survivors living on an island that's connected to the mainland by a causeway that disappears during high tide. A rite of passage within this community involves young men being sent out to the mainland to kill at least one infected. This is where the movie's main character, a 12-year-old boy named Spike (a beautifully nuanced performance from Alfie Williams), and his family come in. Boyle and Garland put the audience in Spike's shoes as we experience everything from his point of view, from the trauma of his first journey to the mainland, to his eventual decision to sneak out his mother (who suffers from a mysterious disease that leaves her in and out of lucidity) from the island to search for the fabled Dr Kelson (Ralph Kelson) to help cure her. There are still plenty of scary and unforgettable encounters with the infected here, but the movie takes an unexpectedly beautiful turn once the third act arrives and it becomes a hugely moving meditation on the inevitability of death. And once you hear the way the movie plays with the phrase memento mori (which means 'remember, you must die') and introduces the phrase memento amoris (which can be interpreted as 'remember, you are loved'), there will not be a dry pair of eyes in the cinema. Definitely one of my favourite movies of the year. US actor and producer Brad Pitt poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the European Premier of F1 The Movie, at Cineworld Leicester Square, central London. — AFP pic F1 I was not as impressed as many were by director Joseph Kosinski's previous film, the well-reviewed and very well-received (by audiences) box-office hit Top Gun: Maverick. I thought it was a decently made piece of hokum, but there was just too much cheese in it for my liking. Kosinski has delivered another piece of hokum with F1, but this time I'm fully on board as it just gets every single thing right. It's a story that's been told many, many times before; an underdog story about a reckless/wily veteran mentoring a younger version of himself. The underdog veteran in this case is Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt), a former F1 prodigy who met with an accident and watched his life go off the rails courtesy of a gambling addiction, living in a van and chasing his rush of adrenaline as he moves from one motorsport to another, before getting recruited by his old F1 racing buddy to mentor the talented but hot-headed rookie Joshua Pierce (Damson Idris) in his struggling F1 team APXGP. Like I mentioned before, we've seen this story told many times before, even in the Pixar animated movie Cars, which is exactly why what Kosinski has managed to achieve here is so impressive. Like Barbie, this is a movie that's been directly licensed by the brand, and Kosinski has taken full advantage to give the audience, even those without much knowledge of Formula 1 racing, a first-class seat to witness the inner workings of this highly profitable world. It's a feel-good Hollywood movie that hits every single narrative beat you'd expect it to, but it's delivered in such a professional manner that you can't help yourself from cheering for these underdog characters all the way to the finish line. This one's the very definition of cinematic comfort food. * This is the personal opinion of the columnist.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Final Destination Bloodlines' Streaming Rental Price Drops Big
Kaitlyn Santa Juana in "Final Destination Bloodliines." Warner Bros. Pictures The horror hit Final Destination Bloodlines is now available on digital streaming for a lot less. The sixth chapter in the Final Destination film series was released in theaters on May 16. The official logline for Final Destination Bloodlines reads, 'Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them.' Forbes Why Does Cadence From 'We Were Liars' Look So Familiar? By Tim Lammers Directed by Zach Liposky and Adam Stein, Final Destination Bloodlines stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana as the college student Stefani Reyes, who discovers her horrific recurring nightmare is actually the premonition of her future grandmother, Iris (Brec Bassinger) experienced atop a Seattle Space Needle-like structure before its collapse in the late 1960s. Unlike the previous Final Destination Bloodlines films, however, death not only comes for the specific individuals who cheated death, but for generations of relatives in the survivors' bloodlines. Using Iris' old newspaper clippings to validate the seemingly never-ending string of violent deaths, Stefani and her surviving family members desparately begin to look for a way to break the morbid cycle. Rated R, Final Destination Bloodlines also stars Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore and the late Tony Todd. Forbes 'Thunderbolts*' And 'Ballerina' Already Dominating Streaming Charts By Tim Lammers Final Destination Bloodlines was released on June 17 on digital streaming via premium videon demand on a variety of platforms including Apple TV, Fandango at Home and Prime Video for a purchase price of $24.99 and a rental price of $19.99 for a 48-hour period. Now, however, the rental and purchase prices for Final Destination Bloodlines have been slashed. As indicated by the film's listings on Prime Video and Fandango at Home, Final Destination Bloodlines' rental price has dropped from $19.99 to $9.99 and its purchase price has dropped from $24.99 to $19.99. While the chances of anybody suffering the fate that Iris avoided in the harrowing opening scene of Final Destination Bloodline s are slim to none, directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky made it a point to not let audiences off easy with every death in the film. As such, the filmmakers layered some plausible death scenes in Final Destination Bloodlines that are rooted in everyday occurrences to give their audiences some food for thought. Forbes 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Ending, Explained. What's Next For The Franchise By Tim Lammers 'Everyone has that feeling all day of, 'Oh, this is a little off, but it'll be fine,' like every time you get on a plane to every time you walk across the street to every time you take a subway,' Lipovsky, alongside Stein, said in a Zoom conversation prior to the release of the film in theaters. 'There are small things in your everyday life where there's this voice that's like, 'Eh? It'll be all right,'' Lipovsky said. 'So, every time we had that feeling we went, 'You know what? What if it wasn't, right? Let's put that in the movie, so you constantly have this awareness.' Forbes When Is 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Coming To Streaming? By Tim Lammers 'What makes this movie work is that there are these very relatable, everyday things that everyone experiences,' the director added. "Everyone's tried to light a barbecue that's not quite lighting, you know?' Final Destination Bloodlines is now available for a reduced rental price of $9.99 and purchase price of $19.99 on PVOD. Forbes How Soon Will Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' Arrive On Digital Streaming? By Tim Lammers
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Horrifying moment garage owner's manhood is crushed by out-of-control car
Footage shows a car rolling backwards into Karl Farrar, from Hyndburn, Lancashire, who said that his private parts were left crushed and he doesn't know "if they work or function" A garage owner was seen bent over in agony after a car he was working on rolled backwards and crushed his private parts - leaving them 'unrecognisable'. Karl Farrar was struggling to reverse the BMW Estate into his garage to work on it so he put the handbrake on and jumped out of the vehicle. But as the 49-year-old got out of the car during the incident on June 16, it began rolling down the ramp. Footage shows Karl unsuccessfully trying to stop the vehicle rolling by pushing on it before eventually being smashed against the wall. Karl can be seen yelling desperately for help before a staff member tries to help him by getting in the car and attempting to drive it away. But Karl says the car was still in reverse gear so it went backwards further, crushing him again before the member of staff eventually manoeuvred the vehicle away from him. The wince-inducing video then shows him collapse in the centre of the shop floor, unable to get back up. He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary by ambulance where he stayed for a week and doctors told him he has suffered soft tissue damage to his pelvic area and groin after an MRI. Karl says he has been unable to watch the CCTV footage back himself as it is too 'traumatic' for him. Most worryingly, he admits that some areas of his manhood are unrecognisable and he is still unsure if they 'work or function' but he remains hopeful it is OK. Karl, from Hyndburn, Lancashire, said: "My man bits were smashed to bits. They were swollen, they were black and blue and unrecognisable in one bit. I don't know if they work or function because the area is very painful and sore still but I think it'll be okay. It was scary for a couple of weeks though. It's Final Destination stuff. "My sensitive man area got smashed into my stomach and the belt buckle went into my stomach. A lot of the damage is soft tissue and nerve damage. Luckily nothing broke. It was obviously very painful but I'm not one for being amazingly soft. "The scariest thing for me was when they had me on the floor and they were trying to put my leg straight and I couldn't bear it because the pain was too bad. The fact that I've done drifting racing for 16 years and drag racing and never hurt myself [but have now] injured myself on a random runaway car is pretty unlucky. "For a couple of days I couldn't really move my right leg and that was scary because they [the doctors] said it had this crushing injury and I didn't really understand it. "They were talking to people about maybe losing my lower leg and having to cut from top to bottom and I was on a ward with people who had legs off and were having legs off. That scared me. I think it's traumatic [the video]. I don't want to see it." He said they later found out the car had an issue with its handbrake and he estimates the vehicle weighs around 1,800kg. He said the car was also battered so workers at his garage fitted it with two new doors and fixed its rear. Karl said: "Many people have asked what's happened and I've struggled to explain properly so here you go. The car was put in reverse twice so that crushed my leg harder into the booth. "I'm now hobbling about but there's still some pretty grim internal damage and a hole in my groin area. That said I've done way better than the doctors and physio thought I would at this point. I've been brave enough to download the video and share it so I know I was dumb trying to stop it it all happened so fast so be kind." One commented: "You're gonna have to start wearing a Cape now." A second said: "Lucky lucky man." A third added: "That could have been a lot worse, glad you're on the mend."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Moment mechanic's penis is CRUSHED by out-of-control car as he reveals ‘I don't know if my man bits will work again'
WATCH the terrifying moment a mechanic's penis is crushed by an out-of-control car. Karl Farrar, 49, has been left unsure if his "unrecognisable" penis still works after the traumatic accident. Advertisement 7 Karl Farrar, 49, was crushed by the car after it rolled off a ramp Credit: Kennedy News 7 The estimated 1,800kg vehicle crushed him against a wall, causing soft tissue damage Credit: Kennedy News 7 A coworker then crushed him again when they accidentally reversed further Credit: Kennedy News 7 Karl was rushed to hospital where an MRI revealed soft tissue and nerve damage Credit: Kennedy News The mechanic was struggling to reverse the However, while we was walking behind the car it began rolling down the ramp. Terrifying footage shows Karl unsuccessfully trying to stop the vehicle by pushing it, as he is forcefully thrown backwards. The car - which he estimates is 1,800kg - crushes him against the wall before he is seen Advertisement Read more News It then comes to a standstill, as Karl is seen desperately A staff member quickly gets in the car and tries to drive away, not realising it is in reverse. Karl was crushed again by the reversing vehicle, before the member of staff manages to successfully manoeuvre it away from him. The wince-inducing video then shows him collapse in the centre of the shop floor, unable to get back up. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking His coworker then gets out of the car to help him while he lies doubled up on the floor. An ambulance rushed him to Manchester Royal Infirmary where he stayed for a week, with doctors telling him he had suffered soft tissue damage to his pelvic area and groin after an MRI. Moment 'mini-tsunami' sweeps SIDEWAYS across tourist beach injuring 8 injured as freak wave drags sunbathers over rocks Karl says he has been unable to watch the He has been left particularly concerned about his "unrecognisable" manhood, as he is unsure if they "work or function" - but he is hopeful it will be OK after the healing process. Advertisement Karl, from Hyndburn, Lancashire, said: "My man bits were smashed to bits. They were swollen, they were black and blue and unrecognisable in one bit. "I don't know if they work or function because the area is very painful and sore still but I think it'll be okay. It was scary for a couple of weeks though. "It's Final Destination stuff. "My sensitive man area got smashed into my stomach and the belt buckle went into my stomach. A lot of the damage is soft tissue and nerve damage. Luckily nothing broke. Advertisement "It was obviously "The scariest thing for me was when they had me on the floor and they were trying to put my leg straight and I couldn't bear it because the pain was too bad. "The fact that I've done "For a couple of days I couldn't really move my right leg and that was scary because they [the doctors] said it had this crushing injury and I didn't really understand it. Advertisement "They were talking to people about maybe losing my lower leg and having to cut from top to bottom and I was on a ward with people who had legs off and were having legs off. That scared me. "I think it's traumatic [the video]. I don't want to see it." He said they later found out the car had an They also fitted the car with two new doors and fixed its rear. Advertisement Karl said: "Many people have asked what's happened and I've struggled to explain properly so here you go. "The car was put in reverse twice so that crushed my leg harder into the booth. "I'm now hobbling about but there's still some pretty grim internal damage and a hole in my groin area. That said I've done way better than the doctors and physio thought I would at this point. "I've been brave enough to download the video and share it so I know I was dumb trying to stop it Advertisement One commented: "You're gonna have to start wearing a Cape now." A second said: "Lucky lucky man." A third added: "That could have been a lot worse, glad you're on the mend." 7 He has been left concerned about his 'unrecognisable' manhood Credit: Kennedy News Advertisement 7 Karl was left curled up on the shop floor in pain Credit: Kennedy News 7 He has been unable to watch the 'traumatic' CCTV footage of the accident Credit: Kennedy News
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Moment mechanic's penis is CRUSHED by out-of-control car as he reveals ‘I don't know if my man bits will work again'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WATCH the terrifying moment a mechanic's penis is crushed by an out-of-control car. Karl Farrar, 49, has been left unsure if his "unrecognisable" penis still works after the traumatic accident. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Karl Farrar, 49, was crushed by the car after it rolled off a ramp Credit: Kennedy News 7 The estimated 1,800kg vehicle crushed him against a wall, causing soft tissue damage Credit: Kennedy News 7 A coworker then crushed him again when they accidentally reversed further Credit: Kennedy News 7 Karl was rushed to hospital where an MRI revealed soft tissue and nerve damage Credit: Kennedy News The mechanic was struggling to reverse the BMW estate into his garage, so he put the handbrake on and jumped out of the vehicle. However, while we was walking behind the car it began rolling down the ramp. Terrifying footage shows Karl unsuccessfully trying to stop the vehicle by pushing it, as he is forcefully thrown backwards. The car - which he estimates is 1,800kg - crushes him against the wall before he is seen shouting in agony. It then comes to a standstill, as Karl is seen desperately yelling for help. A staff member quickly gets in the car and tries to drive away, not realising it is in reverse. Karl was crushed again by the reversing vehicle, before the member of staff manages to successfully manoeuvre it away from him. The wince-inducing video then shows him collapse in the centre of the shop floor, unable to get back up. His coworker then gets out of the car to help him while he lies doubled up on the floor. An ambulance rushed him to Manchester Royal Infirmary where he stayed for a week, with doctors telling him he had suffered soft tissue damage to his pelvic area and groin after an MRI. Moment 'mini-tsunami' sweeps SIDEWAYS across tourist beach injuring 8 injured as freak wave drags sunbathers over rocks Karl says he has been unable to watch the CCTV footage back as it is too "traumatic" for him. He has been left particularly concerned about his "unrecognisable" manhood, as he is unsure if they "work or function" - but he is hopeful it will be OK after the healing process. Karl, from Hyndburn, Lancashire, said: "My man bits were smashed to bits. They were swollen, they were black and blue and unrecognisable in one bit. "I don't know if they work or function because the area is very painful and sore still but I think it'll be okay. It was scary for a couple of weeks though. "It's Final Destination stuff. "My sensitive man area got smashed into my stomach and the belt buckle went into my stomach. A lot of the damage is soft tissue and nerve damage. Luckily nothing broke. "It was obviously very painful but I'm not one for being amazingly soft. "The scariest thing for me was when they had me on the floor and they were trying to put my leg straight and I couldn't bear it because the pain was too bad. "The fact that I've done drifting racing for 16 years and drag racing and never hurt myself [but have now] injured myself on a random runaway car is pretty unlucky. "For a couple of days I couldn't really move my right leg and that was scary because they [the doctors] said it had this crushing injury and I didn't really understand it. "They were talking to people about maybe losing my lower leg and having to cut from top to bottom and I was on a ward with people who had legs off and were having legs off. That scared me. "I think it's traumatic [the video]. I don't want to see it." He said they later found out the car had an issue with its handbrake. They also fitted the car with two new doors and fixed its rear. Karl said: "Many people have asked what's happened and I've struggled to explain properly so here you go. "The car was put in reverse twice so that crushed my leg harder into the booth. "I'm now hobbling about but there's still some pretty grim internal damage and a hole in my groin area. That said I've done way better than the doctors and physio thought I would at this point. "I've been brave enough to download the video and share it so I know I was dumb trying to stop it it all happened so fast so be kind." One commented: "You're gonna have to start wearing a Cape now." A second said: "Lucky lucky man." A third added: "That could have been a lot worse, glad you're on the mend." 7 He has been left concerned about his 'unrecognisable' manhood Credit: Kennedy News 7 Karl was left curled up on the shop floor in pain Credit: Kennedy News
