Animal Well doesn’t feature combat in the traditional sense, but it’s not afraid to pit players against intimidating boss monsters. In the northeastern quadrant of the map, you’ll encounter a large chameleon that, among other things, can defeat you in one hit using its tongue. With some trial and error, you can figure…
Jailbreaking a PlayStation 4 might sound tricky. But actually, all you need nowadays is an LG Smart TV, a few minutes of your time, and the internet.
Jailbreaking a PlayStation 4 might sound tricky. But actually, all you need nowadays is an LG Smart TV, a few minutes of your time, and the internet.
Have you been playing Fortnite recently and been absolutely hating the influx of mythical weapons that keep killing you instantly? Well, I’m happy to report that you may have a new fearsome champion on your side, and her name is Doja Cat. Yes, everyone’s favorite alternative rap girlie is a certified hater of…
Have you been playing Fortnite recently and been absolutely hating the influx of mythical weapons that keep killing you instantly? Well, I’m happy to report that you may have a new fearsome champion on your side, and her name is Doja Cat. Yes, everyone’s favorite alternative rap girlie is a certified hater of…
The latest Yorgos Lanthimos / Emma Stone team-up, a film called Kinds of Kindness (previously known as And), is set to reach theatres on June 21st – but first, it’s having its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, which is now underway. The first reviews of Kinds of Kindness are now arriving online, and they’re describing this 165 minute “triptych fable” as dark, bizarre, insidious, intriguing, brilliant, bonkers, disturbing, puzzling, funny, surreal, creepy, mind-bending, twisted, and innovative. We have rounded up some of them below.
Vulture‘s Bilge Ebiri says, Lanthimos can “reclaim his throne as our reigning cinematic poet-king of serial humiliation. His new film Kinds of Kindness marks a return to the spectacles of personal, familial, societal degradation on which the director made his name.” Variety‘s Peter Debruge says the film will keep viewers squirming while serving up “a triple helping of strange.” IndieWire‘s David Ehrlich said Kinds of Kindness feels like Lanthimos having an allergic reaction to his success with films like The Favourite and Poor Things. The Hollywood Reporter‘s David Rooney calls it Lanthimos’s return to “the startling collision of conventional reality with occurrences surreal, bizarre and disturbing that characterized his earlier works, most notably Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer.” Vogue‘s Radhika Seth says it could be the most brilliantly bonkers movie you see all year. The Guardian‘s Peter Bradshaw called it a “weirdness mosaic” that is both unnerving and amusing. Deadline‘s Stephanie Bunbury warns that it’s not an easy movie to like. The Wrap‘s Steve Pond called it a surreal creep-fest, “a cornucopia of black humor, dark thrills and assorted murders, couplings and things that make you go eeewww.” Telegraph‘s Robbie Collin thought it was mind-bendingly brilliant and a treat to watch. Raphael Abraham of Financial Times agrees that Lanthimos has returned to the Greek “weird wave” approach for this one. David Jenkins of Little White Lies saw it as “an ode to experimental theatre.” The Playlist‘s Gregory Ellwood was left at a loss for words. Screen Daily‘s Fionnuala Halligan said, “What does it all mean? It’s unlikely audiences will have much of a clue. Humanity, darkness, opportunism, need? The final track leaves no doubt that viewers have been scrabbling about at the bottom of a very dark well for almost three hours. But the surprise is that they will probably come back to peer at it again.“
Kinds of Kindness is officially described as a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
While walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes, Lanthimos described Kinds of Kindness as follows: “It’s three contemporary stories, and there’s a core of actors — seven total — who play one character in each story,” he said. “So, they’ll play three different characters.”
Joining The Favourite and Poor Things star Emma Stone in the cast are Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), Jesse Plemons (Civil War), Hong Chau (The Menu), Margaret Qualley (Drive Away Dolls), Joe Alwyn (The Favourite), Mamoudou Athie (Jurassic World: Dominion), and Hunter Schafer (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Song Birds & Snakes).
Are you looking forward to Kinds of Kindness? What do you think of this first batch of reviews? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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We’re reaching the end of yet another week, and that (hopefully) means we’ve got a solid 48 hours of gaming bliss lined up. Perhaps you too are looking forward to spending some time this weekend gaming, but aren’t sure what to pick.
We’re reaching the end of yet another week, and that (hopefully) means we’ve got a solid 48 hours of gaming bliss lined up. Perhaps you too are looking forward to spending some time this weekend gaming, but aren’t sure what to pick.
Grab your quiver of trick arrows and prep a boxed Macaroni and Cheese pot because Kate Bishop and Clint Barton could return for Hawkeye Season 2. A target with a rumor at its bullseye is making the rounds today, with whispers of Marvel developing a follow-up to 2021’s Hawkeye series on Disney+. The rumor comes from industry scooper @MyTimeToShineH, who says Marvel plans to put Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop and Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton at the center of an outrageous plot with The Raid-like elements.
Okay. The last time someone told me something would feel like The Raid, we got 2021’s Mortal Kombat, which was fun, but saying it’s like The Raid is crazy talk. So, pardon me if I’m skeptical. Anyway, @MyTimeToShineH says Hawkeye has been renewed for a second season, with Clint’s brother, Barney, playing a significant role. “The season will be inspired by The Raid, with Kate and Clint stuck in one location,” according to @MyTimeToShineH.
The Hawkeye Season 2 rumor follows Marvel’s announcement that it’s scaling back its production of Marvel content. Bob Iger had long pledged to reduce the number of projects Marvel and Star Wars produce. According to Variety, in the company’s quarterly earnings call earlier this month, the CEO said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three. And we’re working hard on what that path is.” Iger stated that Marvel Studios has “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more Avengers, which we’re extremely excited about. Overall, I feel great about the slate. It’s something that I’ve committed to spending more and more time on. The team is one that I have tremendous confidence in and the IP that we’re mining, including all the sequels that we’re doing, is second to none.”
In the comics, Barney Barton is the older brother of Clint Barton, whose introduction came in 1983’s Hawkeye #1. While growing up in an abusive home, Barney taught Clint how to defend himself from their alcoholic, violent father. Barney taught Clint how to fire arrows and improve his aim. When their parents died in a car accident, Barney and Clint joined the Carson Carnival of Traveling Wonder as roustabouts. The boys later became a part of the show, with Clint taking center stage. Frustrated with his life’s path, Barney joined the Army. He wanted Clint to join him, but the brothers became like two ships passing at night. The brothers eventually cross paths and even fight alongside one another, though their dynamic has changed. If Hawkeye Season 2 is legit, and Barney is a part of the story, he could bring some tremendous familial drama to the superhero-centric action.
Do you think Marvel is developing Hawkeye Season 2? Would you like to see Clint and Kate trapped in a Raid-like scenario? Let us know in the comments section below.
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I first played the retro-inspired RPG Dread Delusion nearly two years ago in the first days of its early access period. I liked what I played in the handful of hours I put into it thanks to the throwback Morrowind-esque world and mechanics, as well as the hint of cosmic horror. But as someone who has a tendency to get …