It’s been nearly two years since Donald Trump last set foot in the White House. He didn’t leave on good terms: Instead of leaving peacefully, as most presidents do on the way out, he helped incite a failed insurrection, for which he may or may not finally be punished. But old habits die hard. While president, it was wrong for him to refer to the resort in which he now lives as the “Southern White House.” Wouldn’t you know he’s still doing it.
Trump was enjoying one of his relaxing Sunday mornings, which is to say he was railing on his rinky-dink Twitter clone with lots of random all caps words. What was he mad at? His successor stupidly keeping classified government documents, albeit not nearly as many as Trump did. Trump tried to walk a fine line and kept falling over. He said Biden wrong but he did not, because as president he could declassify anything he wanted with his mind. (He couldn’t.)
It was boilerplate Trump rage, but there was one thing that jumped out. While claiming Mar-a-Lago, which became a repository for hundreds of documents, was a “walled fortress,” he called his new home “the Southern White House.”
Trump came under fire for calling his resort home that while he was president. After all, he was still profiting off of it while he was commander-in-chief, which is strictly verboten — or it’s supposed to be, but Trump has spent his life getting away with everything. That he’s still calling it that is a reminder that he still won’t publicly acknowledge he lost re-election over two years ago. Surely Kari Lake, one of the many Trump wannabes he willed into the world, will still be referring to herself as the governor of Arkansas in two years, despite not winning even once.
He may have just unexpectedly rebranded as a NASCAR driver, but Frankie Muniz has another dream he’s pursuing: a Malcolm in the Middle reunion. Reunions are all the rage and the early aughts landmark has been a conspicuous absence among the trend. Last fall he swore one was not only in the offing, but that it was being written by one of its stars: Bryan Cranston, the show’s wacky dad, who of course went on to some big things. That might not be true, but what is true is that the erstwhile Walter White is down to clown.
E! Onlinespoke to Cranston about the possibility of returning to the role that arguably made him famous. (For some, his starmaking role was his turn as Seinfeld’s Dr. Tim Whatley, who converted to Judaism partly for the jokes and at one point made his dental office “adults only.”) Cranston didn’t directly address Muniz’s claims and he seemed to suggest he wasn’t the one doing the writing. Instead he offered a more vague thumbs up re: his involvement.
“There was some talk about the possibility of doing like a reunion movie of Malcolm in the Middle,” Cranston said. “We had such a great family on that and I certainly would be open to that if there was a good idea that came up like, ‘Oh, that would be fantastic to explore what happened to this family 20 years later.’ I can’t believe it’s already that, but that would be fun to do.”
Cranston hasn’t done a ton of comedy since pivoting to heavy drama, so it’s good to hear he’s still game to yuk it up. He recently revealed that Breaking Bad came to a close with someone breaking into his car and stealing the scripts for the final two episodes.
Last week, a strange, Mad Libs-y story appeared: TheWrapreported that Michael Bay had been charged with killing a pigeon. The alleged incident took place on the set of 6 Underground, his Netflix action movie from 2019 starring Ryan Reynolds. Now the action director is pushing back hard against the report, which his legal team calls “false, reckless, and defamatory.”
In a letter to TheWrap that was obtained by Variety, an attorney to the director of two Bad Boys films and five Transformers entries is demanding a retraction of the story, or at least the part about him being “charged.” A production insider told the publication that a homing pigeon had been killed by a dolly during a take. Pigeons are a protected species in Italy, one of the film’s locations, and since he was the director Bay was held responsible.
Bay’s lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, says he has not been “charged” with the crime and that a court case is still ongoing. “Those statements are simply wrong; they are also harmful,” Rosengart wrote. Bay has fought back against the allegations, even providing video evidence that purportedly debunks those claims.
What’s more, Bay is, as per Rosengart, an animal rights activist who even has as a dream project a film about saving African elephants. He’s thus none too pleased that his name is now associated with killing a pigeon. Bay even refused to settle the case because he didn’t want to have admitted to killing an animal.
Last year, Bay — whose bombastic blockbusters were once considered the scourge of cinema, at least with critics — scored the best reviews of his career with the nifty thriller Ambulance, even if he thought some of the CGI in it looks like “s*it.”
The Jacksonville Jaguars are moving on in the NFL playoffs after a remarkable comeback win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. Despite going down by 27 points in the first half and Trevor Lawrence throwing four interceptions, Jacksonville scored a touchdown right before halftime, rallied in the second half, and will play football next week after a Riley Patterson field goal went through the uprights as time expired to give the Jags their only lead of the evening.
In the aftermath of the win, the fine folks behind Jacksonville’s Twitter account decided to get off a whole lot of jokes at L.A.’s expense. They started things off with a tweet that made fun of the hype video the Chargers posted in the lead up to the postseason.
Then, they moved on to an extremely relatable thing for myself and everyone else with an iPhone before referencing one of the greatest tweets in NFL history: soo hungry need to find my wife and head to pf changs.
Speaking of being soo hungry and heading to a chain restaurant, Lawrence, who ended up throwing four touchdowns on the night and leading the team’s second half charge, reminded everyone that he is from Georgia by celebrating the win with a trip to Waffle House.
The Jags will, barring an upset in the other AFC playoff games on Sunday, likely head to Kansas City next week for a showdown with the top-seeded Chiefs.
Bieber and Laroi revisited their (already) tried-and-true hit at the launch party for Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Studios in Los Angeles last night, January 14. They performed a stripped-back version, and while they sounded great, Bieber endearingly forgot some of the words.
“It’s been difficult for me to trust / And I’m afraid that I’ma f*ck it up,” Bieber sang. “Ain’t no way that I can leave you stranded / ‘Cause I don’t remember the words and that’s crazy.” After supportive applause and laughter from the intimate crowd, Bieber quickly recovered to perfectly deliver the rest of his verse: “You know that I know that I can’t live without you / So, baby, stay.”
Bieber’s recent YouTube documentaries — Seasons, Next Chapter, and Our World — were directed by Ratner and co-produced through his OBB umbrella. Justin Bieber: Our World is nominated for Best Music Film at the upcoming 2023 Grammys. Ratner and OBB are also behind Hailey Bieber’s YouTube series, Who’s In My Bathroom?
Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.
Lily Collins’ protagonist remains blissfully unaware of her unrealistic lifestyle, much like a certain Darren Star-fueled HBO heroine (Carrie Bradshaw) of days past and present, and let’s just say that the man knows what the people want. And they want non-stressful fare that allows one to truly escape, and maybe a hot chef should be hanging out somewhere. If you haven’t yet given into this streaming rock-candy confection, it’s time to stop pretending that you won’t enjoy it a little bit. The season ends on a cliffhanger, but the good news is that Season 4 already filmed, so a further wait shouldn’t be long.
TIE: 10. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix film)
Daniel Craig is having so much fun in his post-James Bond incarnation, and here, he revives Benoit Blanc for a new investigation into whodunnit this time. Interested parties, victims, and murderers include characters portrayed by Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista (and his speedo), Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, and Edward Norton. Expect some joyous cameos from Hugh Grant and a certain TV murder detective, and then enjoy how Rian Johnson captured lighting in a bottle twice with more to come.
Farting Gary Oldman might be the best Gary Oldman (even better than his Dracula), and Olivia Cooke is truly enjoying her moment while House of the Dragon sits between seasons. This show revolves around failed British intelligence agents (of the “Slow Horse” nature), led by Oldman, and maybe they’re not so great at their jobs, but this is a fun diversion from the usual, sometimes-too-intense espionage content (lately starring John Krasinski and Noah Centineo) that we see on streaming these days.
Christian Bale must enjoy occasionally portraying characters that don’t require a grueling weight-loss regimen (several movies) or piling on the potato chips (American Hustle). He simply plays one Augustus Landor, a seasoned detective who recruits Edward Allen Poe (Harry Milling) before he’s known to the world. This is a work of fiction, but the story has a grand, slow-burn of a time (while also being a pulpy romp) knocking around what could have led to Poe’s eventual state of mind.
Either Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, The Boys) or Tati Gabrielle (You, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina) appear to be in nearly every TV project these days, so having them both in one place adds to the attraction of this choose-your-order series. The story itself was based upon Hurricane Sandy fallout, but that’s only the inspiration because this show follows thieves who try to pull off a $7 bearer bonds heist after decades of groundwork. Twist after twist is on tap here.
Jenna Ortega’s non-blinking hero is here to save the streaming day. This show has been sitting at the top of the charts for nearly two months after a strategic Thanksgiving release. The Tim Burton-helmed show has already been renewed for Season 2 and has become one of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever. Stranger Things still beats ’em all, but the goth dancer who could will not give up without a fight. Likewise, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán are perfect as Morticia and Gomez Addams, and it’s lovely to see a revival (see also Cobra Kai) that can harness nostalgia and give us endless reasons to keep up with new developments and theme tweaks.
M. Night Shyamalan has rightfully been dragged for a career of delivering well-plotted suspense and mysteries before drop kicking his audience into a trash compactor. His notorious habit of gotcha twists kicked into gear early on with The Sixth Sense and hit a fever pitch with The Village, and he has moved away from the pattern somewhat in theaters but hey, The Servant is a really good TV show. The carefully crafted storytelling of this series has worked so far (after beginning with a couple who struggles to overcome a devastating wave of grief), and hopefully, there won’t be a crushing curveball at the end.
Jeremy Renner’s had a tough time of things in real life, but he’s still part of the Taylor Sheridan universe. The Yellowstone king co-created this show with Hugh Dillon, and the story follows Dillon’s observations from his formative years near Ontario’s Kingston Penitentiary. Renner is the figurative “mayor” of the title, meaning that he’s the sales dude who negotiates deals between inmates and law enforcement. Renner truly hits a higher gear crime drama mode.
Granted, the attention on this series is not all good, but it’s stirring up strong reactions, so people are clicking. Mindy Kaling’s show also puts her in the lead voice role while leading a chunk of the Scooby Doo gang (minus Scooby) in an origin story. Yes, Velma is South Asian in this series, and the show promises to be more adult-oriented than the previous TV and movie takes on this franchise. Fred (Glenn Howerton) is still a doofus, Daphne (Constance Wu) and Velma have an unexpected dynamic, and Shaggy (Sam Richardson) is, well, a very different Shaggy. Did I mention that there’s no Scoob?
Chefs are so hot right now, but Ralph Fiennes is playing one who you shouldn’t want to hang out with for even a moment (stick with The Bear‘s Carmy or Emily In Paris‘ Gabriel on that note). One should expect to see cheeseburgers in an interesting light at the end of this film after watching a scathing foodie-comedy of horrors with the always great Anya Taylor-Joy holding her own against a psychopath. This is a brilliant satire that will actually make you feel grateful that you will never be able to afford a $1,250+ meal, especially while in the company of Nicholas Hoult’s character.
Everything is coming up Colin Farrell these days, not only because of his Golden Globes win but also because he’s a genuinely likable guy, and please don’t let that change. Ferrell could very well walk home with an Oscar after reteaming with In Bruges co-star Brendan Gleeson in this project that manages to essentially embed a century of Irish history within its two main (idiot) characters. The film’s execution is both dark and funny and builds upon a winning dynamic with a side of Barry Keoghan.
One of the more stunning collapses in playoff history occurred on Saturday night in Jacksonville. After a collection of Trevor Lawrence interceptions and other various mishaps let the Los Angeles Chargers race out to a 27-0 first half lead over the Jaguars in their Wild Card matchup, Jacksonville roared back in the second half to pick up a thrilling, 31-30 win that featured the third-largest comeback in postseason history.
Lawrence threw four picks in the first half, but managed to salvage things a bit by throwing a touchdown pass to Evan Engram with 24 seconds left before the team entered the locker room. From there, everything went Jacksonville’s way. The Jags managed to get a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter, both thanks to the right arm of Lawrence. While the Chargers got a field goal in the period — their only points of the entire second half — Lawrence connected with both Marvin Jones Jr. and Zay Jones to get the team within 10.
The fourth was much of the same, with the Jaguars relentlessly turning the heat up on the Chargers and hoping they’d get their moment. That pressure was turned up considerably with 5:25 left in the game, as Lawrence found Christian Kirk for six one drive after L.A. missed a field goal that would have extended their lead to 13.
Los Angeles end Joey Bosa thought there was a false start that went uncalled, and in the heat of the moment, he slammed his helmet against the turf. The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that followed saw Jacksonville move the ball up a yard and go for two, where the ball was put in Lawrence hand and he literally just reached across the goal line.
A three-and-out by the Chargers seemed to secure their fate. Jacksonville got the ball back with 3:09 left, went 61 yards in nine plays, and set up a 36-yard field goal for Riley Patterson. While it was a little close for comfort, he got it through the uprights to secure the win.
Lawrence ended up with one of the stranger lines you’ll see for a quarterback, going 28-for-47 for 288 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions.
Trevor Lawrence’s NFL playoff debut started off bad. And then, it got worse, and then worse, and then somehow worse. Lawrence, the former No. 1 overall pick, and the Jacksonville Jaguars played host to the Los Angeles Chargers in a Wild Card contest on Saturday evening.
This post was published at halftime of the game, so maybe Lawrence will go on to lead one of the great second-half comebacks in postseason history. But for the game’s opening half hour, Lawrence was mostly terrible, as he threw four interceptions — three of which were reeled in by Asante Samuel Jr. — and the Chargers took a 27-7 lead into locker room.
Lawrence was picked off on the second play of the game, as Drue Tanquill hauled in a pass that got deflected at the line of scrimmage.
And then, Samuel took over. The second-generation defensive back intercepted Lawrence twice in the first quarter, just taking the ball away from Jaguars receivers both times.
Somehow, these were not the only first half disasters for Jacksonville that led to points — a Chargers punt in the second quarter bounced off of Jags defensive back Chris Claybooks’ head and gave Los Angeles first-and-goal from the 6. Mercifully, L.A. was helf to a field goal.
To his credit, Lawrence was able to rally at the end of the half and lead Jacksonville down the field on a scoring drive to get them on the board — Lawrence found Evan Engram in the end zone with 24 seconds left in the half.
Hey, wanna see Ja Morant pull off maybe the nastiest dunk of the 2022-23 NBA season? Of course you do! Here it is, from Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Indiana Pacers.
Wanna see it again from a few different angles? Once again, of course you do! The Grizzlies tweeted out the dunk from a few more angles, and it really can’t be put into words just how nasty this is by the All-NBA guard.
Wanna see another highlight of a different play involving Morant and his nuclear athleticism, as he chased down standout rookie wing Bennedict Mathurin for a monster chasedown block where he looked like he nearly hit his head against the rum? Sure, why not?
The Grizzlies entered Saturday night’s game against the Pacers as the hottest team in basketball. Memphis had won eight in a row prior to the game, with Morant continuing to look like one of the best players in the league — over the course of the team’s winning streak, Morant averaged 29.8 points and eight assists in 32.3 minutes per game while connecting on 55.1 percent of his attempts from the field. In the most recent round of All-Star fan voting, Morant was third among guards in the Western Conference, behind only Steph Curry and Luka Doncic.
Brock Purdy put on a show in the San Francisco 49ers’ Wild Card win over the Seattle Seahawks. While Purdy looked like a rookie signal caller making his playoff debut during the game’s first half, he rallied and was magnificent as San Francisco poured it on en route to an emphatic, 41-23 victory.
On the day, Purdy completed 18 of his 30 passes for 332 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He picked up another 16 yards on the ground, along with the team’s only rushing touchdown. He caught the attention of a whole lot of folks, including LeBron James, who tweeted after one touchdown pass an endorsement of the guy taken with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.
James tweeting his thoughts about whatever game he has on his TV is nothing new, but for a 23-year-old dude who was thrust into a starting quarterback job due to multiple injuries and has thrived in the aftermath, getting this sort of praise from arguably the greatest basketball player of all time is pretty cool. For proof of this, here is the video of Purdy reacting to James’ tweet during his postgame press conference.
Brock Purdy on @KingJames tweeting that he’s got game:
You can tell that he’s blown away by all of this, as evidenced by the look of shock on his face that he follows up with a gigantic smile. As for what’s next for the Purdy and the Niners, they’ll wait and see which non-Eagles team they’ll play next week in the aftermath of Sunday’s Giants-Vikings and Cowboys-Buccaneers games.
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