Month: May 2024

29 May

The Bear Season 3 trailer opens its doors to controversy, compromise, and catastrophe in a crowded kitchen

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Yes, Chef! Who’s ready for a main course of drama smothered in a light anxiety sauce? The Bear Season 3 trailer is getting served hot today, with Carmy and the gang taking on their most difficult challenge as they move up the ladder of fine dining establishments. The critically acclaimed Emmy Award-winning comedy series premieres on Thursday, June 27, exclusively on Disney+ in Canada. All ten episodes will be available at the season’s start.

The following synopsis arrives courtesy of the official press release for The Bear Season 3 trailer:

Season three of FX’s “The Bear” follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their beef stand turned fine dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business. It’s a losing battle every single day in the restaurant business. Carmy pushes himself harder than ever, and demands excellence from his crew, who do their best to match his intensity.

Their quest for culinary excellence will propel the crew to new levels and stress the bonds that hold the restaurant together. As the team grows in size, each member will strive to reach a greater level of service within their role. In the restaurant industry, you’re never on solid ground, and with that ever-changing landscape comes new challenges and opportunities. Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we’ll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow.

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The Bear also stars Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, with Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon in recurring roles.

In The Bear Season 3 trailer, Carmy and his talented team confront the fast-paced, make-or-break cycle of working a premier dining spot. With so much competition on every street corner, it’s sink or swim for any eatery worth its salt. While Carmy’s lofty expectations for The Bear are admirable, his obsession with becoming the best in the business sabotages his personal life. He’s willing to sacrifice a shot at love to honor his brother’s memory and prove he’s not a failure to the world, but at what cost? Meanwhile, Sydney’s role at the restaurant is more important than ever as she enters a pact to keep Carmy in check throughout his ascension. If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen, but what choice does anyone have when The Bear’s reputation is at stake?

What do you think about The Bear Season 3 trailer? Do you like the restaurant better when it was called The Original Beef of Chicagoland? Do you think you could afford to eat at The Bear? Let us know in the comments section below.

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29 May

Handling the Undead Review

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PLOT: On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?

REVIEW: Zombies have had a prominent place in horror for nearly a century. What started with more voodoo origins became the shambling undead of George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. And that’s pretty much where zombies have stayed. Sure, the running variant has been added to the picture, but they still operate in much of the same way: aggressive eating of any human in sight. And in the same way he was able to do with Let The Right One In, screenwriter John Ajvide Lindqvist provides a new take on zombies in Handling the Undead.

Following three families after they deal with a tragic loss, a strange power phenomenon results in the recently deceased returning from the dead. Loss and grief are prime candidates for any horror film because they’re so universal. Some of the best zombie films deal with humans and their relationship with the dead. Past relationships and memories are put aside in favor of human food. Handling the Undead takes a look at what would happen if the dead returned, but weren’t immediately violent. How would we handle loss if those we’ve lost are staring us right in the eye?

Renate Reinsve appears in Handling the Undead by Thea Hvinstendahl, an official selection of the World Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Photo by Pål Ulvik Rokseth.

Each of the performances is great, with the loss of a lover, a mother, and a young child all providing plenty of ammunition for these actors. The idea of seeing someone you love devoid of all that made them who they are, is haunting. But it’s also the main focus of the film, which means it’s a tad light on narrative. Most of what is said could have been done in a 15-minute short film versus the nearly 100-minute feature we receive. I love simplified films but this one may just be lacking in anything outside of its central concept.

When losing a loved one, the prominent thought is “I would do anything to get them back?” Handling the Undead asks the very tough question of: “If you had them back, what would that actually mean?” Because while they may physically be there, everything that made that person who they are, is gone. Watching the different families learn this and come to this conclusion on their own results in plenty of self-reflection. Though, its more grounded approach conflicts with the more stereotypical conclusion to the story.

Renate Reinsve appears in Handling the Undead by Thea Hvinstendahl, an official selection of the World Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Photo by Pål Ulvik Rokseth.

Handling the Undead is very deliberate with its pacing. These long shots, accompanied by an intense sound design or beautiful violin, really help to further establish the atmosphere. Every frame is asking the viewer to sit and contemplate, whether it’s those made by the characters or the decisions you would make in their shoes. I can’t deny that the film is very slow, sometimes to the point of frustration. As much as the filmmakers want us to sit and stew on certain moments, the momentum of the film suffers because of it.

Zombies are often seen as these shambling creatures, animalistic in their instincts. They immediately enter villain mode and are easy antagonists. Handling the Undead treats them as an unknown force without a clear sense of direction. This both works for the intrigue, but raises even more questions with its third act. I really appreciated the filmmaking talent on display, I just question whether the narrative was strong enough to warrant a feature film.

HANDLING THE UNDEAD IS OUT IN SELECT CITIES ON JUNE 7TH, 2024.


Handling the Undead

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29 May

The first two episodes of The Acolyte are coming to select theaters for a free event presentation

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Lucasfilm and Disney+ are going to the galaxy’s edge and back to onboard Star Wars fans for The Acolyte, the latest series set in a galaxy far, far away. The first two episodes of the gritty Star Wars science-fiction drama are coming to select theaters courtesy of Fandango. This unique free event occurs across the United States on June 3, one day before Disney+ subscribers can experience the action at home. To get tickets to this limited and once-in-a-lifetime event for The Acolyte, you must follow the link and instructions provided by Fandango.

Set hundreds of years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte takes place during the High Republic era of the franchise. The series stars Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Dafne Keen (Logan), Charlie Barnett (You), Jodie Turner-Smith (Anne Boleyn), Rebecca Henderson (Russian Doll), Dean-Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones), Joonas Suotamon (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), and Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix Resurrections).

The logline reads: “An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.”

The first reactions to The Acolyte arrived last week after a limited screening, with many overwhelmingly positive comments. Viewers praised the show’s stellar performances, nail-biting action, and intriguing murder mystery plot. In particular, audiences say Amandla Sternberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lee Jung-Jae are sensational additions to the Star Wars universe.

In addition to The Acolyte, Star Wars fans can anticipate The Mandalorian & Grogu, a new Star Wars feature directed by Jon Favreau, coming to theaters on May 22, 2026. The Mandalorian & Grogu will lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, which includes films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing Ahsoka Season 2, among those in the works.

Will you try to check out the Fandango link for your chance to see the first two episodes of The Acolyte in theaters? Let us know in the comments section below.

The Acolyte premieres on Disney+ on June 4.

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