Rick Ross and Meek Mill’s joint album Too Good To Be True is coming soon, and not long after the pair dropped their dominating lead single, “Shaq & Kobe.” But already the two are suggesting that their forthcoming musical link isn’t a one-and-done arrangement.
On Thursday, October 27, during an appearance on The Morning Hustle, Ross subtly hinted that an MMG (Maybach Music Group) reunion could be on the horizon. Co-host Lore’l asked the burning question most rap fans want to know, “Where is Wale?” Although Wale recently unveiled his new single, “Max Julien,” fans were curious if he was included in Ross and Meek’s upcoming album.
Ross cleared that up, saying, “Wale is actually working on his [own] project. He’s doing his thing. He’s over at Def Jam Records.”
Ross later teased that a future collaboration could be in the near future. “It’s a good chance. You know how we get down,” he said. While it’s unclear if an entire album, similar to their 2011 Self Made Vol. 1, will come from this confession, it’s exciting to know that the trio will lock into a studio soon.
Later in the conversation, Ross was asked why he hadn’t recorded a collaborative album with Meek in the past. “This was the right time,” he replied. “We’re both solo artists and both doing our thing. I’m building MMG, and he’s building Dream Chasers [Records]. I felt like this was the right time. You know what I mean, it just came together. So we spent a little time together, and we got into the studio. Sh*t just came together too easily; it just flowed.”
Watch the full interview above.
Too Good To Be True is out 11/10 via Maybach Music Group / Gamma. Find more information here.
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For those new to the Mexican, agave-based spirit, tequila bottles feature different terms to explain how long they’ve been aged instead of using numbers like whiskey. They are blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo, as well as a few other lesser-known terms. While we could spend all day explaining the intricacies of each, today is reposado’s time to shine.
Reposado, which means “restful” in Spanish, is a tequila that’s matured between two and twelve months. It’s known for its young, but complex flavor profile featuring roasted agave, vanilla, toffee, and oaky wood notes, among other flavors. It’s delicate, flavorful, and well-suited for fall mixing and sipping.
Instead of making you blindly pick bottles of reposado to try this fall, we asked for a little bit of help from our friendly neighborhood barkeeps. We polled a handful of well-known bartenders to tell us the best reposado tequilas to drink this fall. Keep scrolling to see all of their agave-fueled, vanilla, and caramel-filled picks.
Arette Reposado
Arette
Corey Hayes, general manager and beverage director at Gala & Muse Bar in Miami
Arette Reposado is my pick for fall drinkers for sure. Similar to the Fortaleza, this is an authentic tequila drinker’s tequila. Drinking this on the rocks will warm you right up.
Tasting Notes:
It’s very mild earthy and the spice notes will knock the socks off any authentic tequila drinker. It’s complex, warming tequila for the chilly fall days.
Siete Leguas Reposado
Siete Leguas
Oscar Aranda, head bartender at Acre Resort in San José del Cabo, Mexico
Siete Leguas Reposado is my go-to in the fall. This is the Tequila I drink so I speak from my own experience and not hearsay. Siete Leguas is the best reposado tequila and one that I highly recommend since its flavor is also legitimate and does not contain additives.
Tasting Notes:
It’s quite easy to sip, sweet with a nice oak flavor from the time it spent in the wooden barrel, and a nice light late burn that makes it incredibly good. This is a very clean-tasting pour, rich in toasted agave, with hints of oak, vanilla, and caramel and a touch of black pepper and cinnamon.
La Gritona Reposado
La Gritona
Vlad Novikov, general manager at Silver Lyan in Washington, DC
La Gritona Reposado is lovely. A big reason: reposado is all they do. Plus, they’re a women-owned and operated small business in the highlands of Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco, Mexico that’s distilled to high standards.
Tasting Notes:
Rested for eight months before bottling, the result is a smooth tequila with notes of vanilla, oak, and roasted agave, and a rounded finish that’s easy to sip.
Cimarron Reposado
Cimarron
Alex Barbatsis, bar director at The Whistler in Chicago
Reposado tequila has so much versatility and works well as something to sip by itself or mix in a cocktail. Cimarron ReposadoTequila is as good as you can get for its dollar value.
Tasting Notes:
Aged in American white oak barrels and containing no additives, Cimarron Reposado is a great full-flavored Tequila you can enjoy neat or mixed in a margarita. Vegetal sweetness, vanilla, and gentle spices make it a must-try tequila.
Fortaleza is a fantastic tequila maker that keeps to a long-used distilling tradition in their recipe. The result is a spirit holding notes of earth and molasses. Fortaleza Reposado has its own distinct character. It’s unlike any other tequila I’ve had.
Tasting Notes:
Aged for eight months in American oak, this tequila has notes of vanilla, apple, and cinnamon. It’s delightful. Aromas of citrus, caramel, butter, cooked agave, and sage are the beginning of a pleasingly balanced and unique tasting experience.
Casa Noble Reposado
Casa Noble
Tsuru Goto, food and beverage manager at Society Cafe in New York City
Casa Noble Reposado is a great fall sipper. We also love to use it in our riff on an old-fashioned, in which we use both tequila and rye as the base.
Tasting Notes:
It has nice notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, toffee, and caramels that we often associate with fall but balances them out with more subtle notes of vanilla, lemongrass, and even some citrus and floral notes.
The best sipping reposado on the market is G4 Reposado. This is not an afterthought tequila, meaning it’s produced in the artisanal manor G4 Tequila Reposado (Distillery: Destileria El Pandillo, NOM 1579 from the regions of Southern Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico).
Tasting Notes:
It has notes of cooked agave, olive oil, green pepper, orange and lemon peels, vanilla, oak, and herbaceous mint.
El Tesoro Reposado is an excellent tequila for fall sipping. It’s filled with aromas and flavors that make it great for cooler weather, as they evoke the feeling of comfort and warmth.
Tasting Notes:
This outstanding reposado tequila offers a balance of agave sweetness and oak notes with a hint of spice. It’s warming and well-suited for fall sipping.
Don Julio Reposado is my favorite reposado tequila for the fall. This is a well-rested tequila. A grapefruit flavor can enhance the flavors and lift it up while you are making a cocktail. Paloma is the best example of this.
Tasting Notes:
It’s an exceptional expression that has caramel, vanilla, and oak flavors with a hint of agave. It’s great for slow sipping or mixing.
Teremana Reposado
Teremana
Resa Mueller, bartender at R&D Philly in Philadelphia
In reposado tequilas, I specifically look for the perfect balance between wood and agave. For me, it’s the Goldilocks of agave expressions. Teremana reposado is a standout example of this. It’s great as a neat sipper and is a perfect addition to a spiced cider for peak-level fall festivities.
Tasting Notes:
It’s clean and brightly expressive of the agave, exhibiting the citrus and pepper notes characteristic of the brand, while at the same time allowing some delicate notes of caramelized sugar and toasted oak to make the age statement sing.
Curamia Reposado
Curamia
Dana Lachenmayer, head bartender at The Wesley in New York City
A recent crowd-pleaser on our shelf at The Wesley is Curamia Reposado tequila. Curamia is a collaboration between female power duo Dafna Mizrahi, winner of ‘Chopped,’ and Melissa Del Savio, a former bartender and industry insider.
Tasting Notes:
Nutrient-rich water and volcanic soil aid in the making of this very elegant, aged tequila, with notes of baked apple, banana, cacao, and baking spice balanced on every sip.
El Tequileño Reposado offers an exceptional sipping experience, particularly well-suited for the fall season. For those seeking a versatile option, incorporating it into a classic cocktail like an old-fashioned fashioned further showcases its versatility and quality.
Tasting Notes:
Its aromatic profile is characterized by delightful notes of cooked agave and apple on the nose. Upon tasting, one can discern subtle hints of apple, mild oak, and a touch of vanilla, complemented by nuanced spices like cinnamon and allspice. Each sip of this reposado elicits a comforting warmth that aligns perfectly with the cozy ambiance of a brisk fall evening.
On Saturday, Matthew Perry, the beloved actor best known for playing sarcastic Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead at his Los Angeles home. He was 54. The cause of death has currently not been public, but his sudden passing left the world shocked. Tributes soon poured in, from friends and fans alike.
“We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all,” wrote the official Friends account on X. “Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans.”
We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans. pic.twitter.com/Xv6HkpSEBl
“What a loss,” wrote Maggie Wheeler, who spent 19 episodes over the show’s run as his squeaky-voiced, on-again-off-again girlfriend Janice. “The world will miss you Mathew Perry . The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared.”
Paget Brewster played another Chandler love interest. She was Kathy, a woman seeing Joey (Matt LeBlanc), but who wound up having a closer bond with Chandler, jeopardizing their friendship. “I’m so very sad to hear about @MatthewPerry,” Brewster wrote. “He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.”
I’m so very sad to hear about @MatthewPerry. He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.
“I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son’, Matthew Perry,” posted Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mom. “The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest.”
I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my “son”, Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest. #RIPMatthewpic.twitter.com/QWMsBVJEAr
Selma Blair, who appeared on a 2002 episode of Friends, called Perry her “oldest boyfriend,” writing, “All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I’m broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.”
Perry spent a large chunk of his life battling addiction issues. He wrote about his struggles, including several stints in rehab, in his memoir, which came out last year. Mira Sorvino, who acted with him in the TV movie Parallel Lives, called him a “sweet, troubled soul,” adding, “May you find peace and happiness in Heaven, making everyone laugh with your singular wit!!!”
Another actress who knew him was Meredith Salenger, who acted alongside him in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. “Matthew and I have known each other since [we] were 16 years old. Oh man. No words,” she wrote on X. She also posted various pictures of the two, including one on a recent picket line.
Oh no no no no no! Matty! Oh man. My heart breaks. Matty… Matthew and I have known each other since were were 16 years old. Oh man. No words. Rest in peace sweet @MatthewPerry. pic.twitter.com/yDvKcyorR8
Yvette Nicole Brown, who appeared with Perry in the remake of The Odd Couple, wrote, “54 is too young to go,” adding, “We love you, Matty!”
Our #OddCouple family suffered a great loss today. The entire entertainment world has. I am too sad about the news to say more than this: @mattyperry4 was a sweetheart who deserved more peace in this life. 54 is too young to go. We love you, Matty! #RIPMatthewPerrypic.twitter.com/oUG7UQAHDz
Another Odd Couple alum, Wendell Pierce, posted, “Damn. For 2 years Matthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a giving, kind, funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace.”
Damn. For 2 years Matthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a giving, kind, funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace. pic.twitter.com/lX2cav5NLs
“We were a gang way back,” posted longtime friend Shannen Doherty on Instagram. “We all grew up together going to the Formosa, North and constantly laughing. Matt, Roger, David, Roxana. We played dare and Matt had to say ridiculous things to girls at the bar. We just always had fun and supported each other. You would always find us all together in a booth speaking in our own made up language. And yes, Matt always had THAT sense of humor. Matt and I had a date and it was on.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid tribute to Perry, whom he knew growing up. “Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening,” Trudeau wrote. “I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.”
Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.
Adele also paid tribute to Perry during a performance on Saturday, saying that Chandler was “a really big part of my life” and calling him “the best comedic character of all time.” The singer also praised him for being “so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly brave.”
After news of his passing broke, Friends fans appeared outside of the West Village apartment building which served as the exterior shots for the show.
Fans of Matthew Perry have laid flowers near the New York apartment building featured in the sitcom Friends following the news of the actor’s deathhttps://t.co/t9tDR0F5HYpic.twitter.com/bbN5I7kWkD
There are countless tributes to Perry, too many to amass here — a testament to his gift as a performer and his attempts to use his suffering to help others by talking about it so openly. Let’s leave with his final line on the final episode of Friends, which happens to be the final line uttered on the show.
Instead of thinking about how Matthew Perry passed away alone, let’s think of it like this scene, with Chandler Bing’s iconic last line of Friends.
On Saturday, October 28, the public was gutted to learn that Friends actor Matthew Perry died at the age of 54. Former co-stars and fans of Perry flooded social media to share touching tributes. During her latest performance, Adele did so, too, honoring him with a heartfelt speech in front of her sold-out Weekends With Adele Las Vegas residency crowd.
Adele applauded Perry for being open about his addiction issues. She also said her love for Perry’s work dates back to her pre-teen years, calling his beloved character “probably the best comedic character of all time.”
Read Adele’s full speech below.
It’s always quite shocking when, especially, someone that made you laugh, who brought so much joy to your life that you don’t know. This is what I find so strange. I’ve never met [Matthew Perry] in my life. It’s happened with a few other comedians and stuff like that. But there’s something so… that you feel so sad about it. Especially because you don’t necessarily know what was going on. Some of my favorite memories of when I was younger with my friends and one of my friends, Andrew, when I was like 12, did the best Chandler impression. And he would do it all the time to make up laugh. And if any of us were having a bad day or feeling low, he would just pretend to be Chandler. And I remember that character for the rest of my life. I remember visiting New York for the first time, and I’d go on a ‘Friends’ tour. It’s been a really big part of my life. [Matthew] was so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly brave. I just wanna say how much I love what did he for us. Especially what he did for me. Probably the best comedic character of all time, now, he can rest in peace.
Adele paused her Vegas show to pay tribute to Matthew Perry on Saturday night.
It took three weeks of pure, weird chaos, but House Republicans finally found a replacement for ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. His name is Mike Johnson. Who on earth is Mike Johnson? Nobody seems to know, but despite his generic name and bland mien, he has some pretty out-there views. On the latest SNL, Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che couldn’t get past how Stepford he seemed.
“After weeks of struggling to elect a new Speaker of the House, Republicans gave up and just generated one with AI,” Jost told viewers. “There’s no way Mike Johnson is a real person. He’s supposed to be a conservative Republican yet he looks like every MSNBC host combined.”
Jost also speculated on how Johnson scored his new gig, saying, “I feel like the way Mike Johnson got elected is that after weeks of voting, Republicans got bored and all wrote in the same fake name and then they were like, ‘Wait, that’s a real guy?’”
Che then focused on some of Johnson’s out-dated beliefs, saying he’s “been called homophobic for supporting anti-LGBTQ legislation and saying homosexuality is bizarre and deviant.” Che then added, “Which are two fantastic gay clubs on the West Side, by the way.”
Che and Jost also cracked wise about Trump finally giving testimony in court, on his former veep, Mike Pence, ended his spluttering presidential campaign, and on Mitch McConnell claiming he’s “completely recovered” after multiple bouts of freezing up in public. Said Jost, “Suspiciously he made the comments while being held up by two guys in beach wear,” prompting a Photoshopped image from Weekend at Bernie’s.
You can watch Weekend Update in the videos above and below.
Since joining SNL in 2021, James Austin Johnson hasn’t only done a top shelf Donald Trump. He’s done a very good Joe Biden as well. He captures the current president’s endearing aloofness quite well, as though everything is a surprise. Alas, barring some miracle, it looks like the 2024 election will be a rematch between he and the guy he crushed spectacularly. So for the third episode of the new season, SNL opened with a new Joe.
That would be Mikey Day, who leans hard into Biden’s age. In the Cold Open, he gave a Halloween address to the citizenry, while acknowledging that real world is a lot more terrifying right now than any seasonal dress-up.
“The world is a pretty scary place right now,” said Day’s Biden. “Wars, shooting, climate change, everything in the new Britney book.” Thankfully, he had a temporary solution. “Nothing puts people at ease like an 80-year-old man hanging Halloween decorations.”
Biden entertained a couple guests. One was Mike Johnson, the generically named — but possibly dangerous — new Speaker of the House. Played by featured player Michael Longfellow, Johnson is portrayed as a benign nerd with a shady air about him. The SNL writers ribbed him over one of the more bizarre aspects of his private life: the fact that he has an adult Black son, also named Michael.
“It’s normal, don’t look into that at all,” said the other Michael, played by featured player Devon Walker.
Eventually Biden was visited by “The Spirit of Halloween, the Ghost of All Hallows’ Past,” played by SNL fave Christopher Walken. The beloved actor has been hosting or simply making guest spots on the show since 1990, and this time he serenaded the president with a recitation of “Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet,” which concluded with him telling Biden he’d “pull down your underwear.”
You can watch the SNL Cold Open in the video above.
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.
TIE: 10. Saw X (Lionsgate movie streaming on VOD and Amazon Prime)
The most critically-acclaimed Jigsaw movie in the franchise went toe-to-toe with Taylor Swift and lived to tell the tale. The same cannot be said for those who land in these telltale traps, however. This film takes a lengthy voyage back to the earlier days of this horror franchise where Tobin Bell gets to show off his range for days. This is quite unlike any other Saw movie but also doesn’t totally skimp on the requisite gore quotient that fans are used to seeing.
Tom Hiddleston’s trickster antihero is coming full circle with a realization that ties back into the Thor movies. Also, I’m pretty sure that Miss Minutes is plotting to murder everyone while cheering as time ceases to exist, but don’t take my word for it. What matters at the moment is that Loki and Mobius are together and that Loki is in also love with a multiversal Loki variant, Sylvie. We’re still receiving the most graceful exposition that the MCU has ever seen (or heard) in this show, but the He Who Remains/Kang/Victor Timely aspect of this series continues to be supremely awkward.
Sure, Bridgerton has a legion of viewers who will turn into every season, but Phoebe Dynevor can do much more, and the same goes for Alden Ehrenreich, who has fully shaken off Solo and is having an incredible 2023 that includes both Cocaine Bear and Oppenheimer. This erotic thriller won’t make you think any better of hedge funders, but it does present a rather startling perspective on shifting relationship dynamics that can happen in the blink of an eye. One day, an in-love couple is getting engaged, and the next, someone gets promoted, and the other person loses their sh*t. There’s also a lot of blood and a lot of espresso going on, fortunately not at the same time.
Ain’t nothing like a mildly offensive Bill Burr movie to divide audiences, which is likely a big reason why this movie has is sparking so much interest. The presence of Bokeem and Bobby Cannavale doesn’t hurt, and although no one will ever accuse this film of being cerebral or affecting a real message, it’s decent counterprogramming for the crush of Halloween movies.
If you’ve seen The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), then you already know a lot about what transpires in this documentary. There shall be no Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga to be found, however, but we do get to see a failed exorcism that happened at the hands of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Those paranormal investigators didn’t quite manage to put a lid on a supposed Satanic possession of David Glatzel. The demon then allegedly jumped into the body of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who committed homicide, only to literally invoke “the devil made me do it” as an attempted criminal defense strategy.
The book-club crowd continues to turn in weekly for the adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel. Brie Larson took a little breather from comic book movies for this feminist take on a brilliant female chemist who finds zeitgeist-straddling success in the most unexpected place. As always, that deadpan sense of humor shines through as Larson cooks her way into influencing her at-home audience of housewives.
Mike Flanagan and Edgar Allan Poe fans shall be overjoyed to watch this delightful meeting of the minds, albeit in a posthumous manner for one side of the horrifying equation. Once you’re done watching, do come back and read our death ranking and also wonder, exactly, how Carla Gugino can not only pull off a wealth of Flanagan characters in various shows but also various forms in this one climactic series. This isn’t a literal telling of the Poe story but one that successfully incorporates modern ills while skewering the concepts of wealth, privilege, and power.
4. Long Shot (Lionsgate movie streaming on Netflix)
This under-remembered Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron movie is enjoying new life on Netflix. And why not? He took a little downtime from his weed empire, spinning pottery, and producing duties to star alongside an Oscar winner and one of the greatest action stars of this era. She portrays the Secretary of State, and he’s a journalist who recognizes his old baby sitter in her. Their comedic chemistry is pretty high on the charts, and seldom does either miss on their own, let alone together.
This week’s penultimate episode changed everything about the hierarchy of Godolkin University. As well, we learned that Homelander isn’t (yet) getting off scot free after (again) committing murder in broad daylight. His actions also play into the motivations of a key crossover character who makes an appeal to Marie, and things are getting sadly complicated for Emma and Sam. Is love dead? Nope, we’ve still got Jordan and Marie. Next week, we find out what cliffhanger is in store for us to be frustrated about until Season 2 arrives.
This sleeper series dives headfirst into a mind-melting take on multiple detectives who try to solve (and stop) the same murder in different decades. This show was only intended to be a limited series and is based upon a Si Spencer graphic novel, but given the audience turnout — and how the show actually leaves the door slightly ajar — it wouldn’t be entirely surprising to hear of another round in the works. In the meantime, enjoy this twisty show that will keep you guessing, even after you find out the identity of the killer.
1. No Hard Feelings (Sony Pictures movie streaming on Netflix)
It’s back. After hitting theaters and doing the VOD rounds, Jennifer Lawrence is doing her part to resurrect raunchy comedies. She portrays Maddie, who needs to make some money, fast, so she answers a Craigslist ad from parents who would really like a nice woman to boink their 19-year-old unsociable son. Cue the R-rated shenanigans that we’ve been missing in movies with a side of Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear fans. Long live the filth, y’all.
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.
TIE: 10. Saw X (Lionsgate movie streaming on VOD and Amazon Prime)
The most critically-acclaimed Jigsaw movie in the franchise went toe-to-toe with Taylor Swift and lived to tell the tale. The same cannot be said for those who land in these telltale traps, however. This film takes a lengthy voyage back to the earlier days of this horror franchise where Tobin Bell gets to show off his range for days. This is quite unlike any other Saw movie but also doesn’t totally skimp on the requisite gore quotient that fans are used to seeing.
Tom Hiddleston’s trickster antihero is coming full circle with a realization that ties back into the Thor movies. Also, I’m pretty sure that Miss Minutes is plotting to murder everyone while cheering as time ceases to exist, but don’t take my word for it. What matters at the moment is that Loki and Mobius are together and that Loki is in also love with a multiversal Loki variant, Sylvie. We’re still receiving the most graceful exposition that the MCU has ever seen (or heard) in this show, but the He Who Remains/Kang/Victor Timely aspect of this series continues to be supremely awkward.
Sure, Bridgerton has a legion of viewers who will turn into every season, but Phoebe Dynevor can do much more, and the same goes for Alden Ehrenreich, who has fully shaken off Solo and is having an incredible 2023 that includes both Cocaine Bear and Oppenheimer. This erotic thriller won’t make you think any better of hedge funders, but it does present a rather startling perspective on shifting relationship dynamics that can happen in the blink of an eye. One day, an in-love couple is getting engaged, and the next, someone gets promoted, and the other person loses their sh*t. There’s also a lot of blood and a lot of espresso going on, fortunately not at the same time.
Ain’t nothing like a mildly offensive Bill Burr movie to divide audiences, which is likely a big reason why this movie has is sparking so much interest. The presence of Bokeem and Bobby Cannavale doesn’t hurt, and although no one will ever accuse this film of being cerebral or affecting a real message, it’s decent counterprogramming for the crush of Halloween movies.
If you’ve seen The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), then you already know a lot about what transpires in this documentary. There shall be no Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga to be found, however, but we do get to see a failed exorcism that happened at the hands of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Those paranormal investigators didn’t quite manage to put a lid on a supposed Satanic possession of David Glatzel. The demon then allegedly jumped into the body of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who committed homicide, only to literally invoke “the devil made me do it” as an attempted criminal defense strategy.
The book-club crowd continues to turn in weekly for the adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel. Brie Larson took a little breather from comic book movies for this feminist take on a brilliant female chemist who finds zeitgeist-straddling success in the most unexpected place. As always, that deadpan sense of humor shines through as Larson cooks her way into influencing her at-home audience of housewives.
Mike Flanagan and Edgar Allan Poe fans shall be overjoyed to watch this delightful meeting of the minds, albeit in a posthumous manner for one side of the horrifying equation. Once you’re done watching, do come back and read our death ranking and also wonder, exactly, how Carla Gugino can not only pull off a wealth of Flanagan characters in various shows but also various forms in this one climactic series. This isn’t a literal telling of the Poe story but one that successfully incorporates modern ills while skewering the concepts of wealth, privilege, and power.
4. Long Shot (Lionsgate movie streaming on Netflix)
This under-remembered Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron movie is enjoying new life on Netflix. And why not? He took a little downtime from his weed empire, spinning pottery, and producing duties to star alongside an Oscar winner and one of the greatest action stars of this era. She portrays the Secretary of State, and he’s a journalist who recognizes his old baby sitter in her. Their comedic chemistry is pretty high on the charts, and seldom does either miss on their own, let alone together.
This week’s penultimate episode changed everything about the hierarchy of Godolkin University. As well, we learned that Homelander isn’t (yet) getting off scot free after (again) committing murder in broad daylight. His actions also play into the motivations of a key crossover character who makes an appeal to Marie, and things are getting sadly complicated for Emma and Sam. Is love dead? Nope, we’ve still got Jordan and Marie. Next week, we find out what cliffhanger is in store for us to be frustrated about until Season 2 arrives.
This sleeper series dives headfirst into a mind-melting take on multiple detectives who try to solve (and stop) the same murder in different decades. This show was only intended to be a limited series and is based upon a Si Spencer graphic novel, but given the audience turnout — and how the show actually leaves the door slightly ajar — it wouldn’t be entirely surprising to hear of another round in the works. In the meantime, enjoy this twisty show that will keep you guessing, even after you find out the identity of the killer.
1. No Hard Feelings (Sony Pictures movie streaming on Netflix)
It’s back. After hitting theaters and doing the VOD rounds, Jennifer Lawrence is doing her part to resurrect raunchy comedies. She portrays Maddie, who needs to make some money, fast, so she answers a Craigslist ad from parents who would really like a nice woman to boink their 19-year-old unsociable son. Cue the R-rated shenanigans that we’ve been missing in movies with a side of Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear fans. Long live the filth, y’all.
In their second SNL performance of the night, Foo Fighters continued to show why they are one of the most timeless bands of our time. Continuing to share songs from their most recent album, But We Are Here, the band performed “The Glass,” a ballad alluding to the loss of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
On “The Glass,” lead vocalist Dave Grohl mourns the loss of a friend, and how he has been forced to go through life without him.
“I had a version of home, and just like that / I was left to live without it, left to live without it / I had a person I loved, and just like that / I was left to live without him, left to live without him,” sings Grohl on one of the song’s verses.
Adding more rockstar flair to this heartbreaking album cut was HER, who performed this particular verse alongside Grohl, while showing off her guitar chops. Toward the bridge of the song, Grohl and HER delivered an electrifying guitar duet.
HER’s special appearance wasn’t the only surprise of the night. Earlier, actor Christopher Walken introduced the band ahead of their performance of “Rescued,” marking a special full-circle moment.
You can watch the performance of “The Glass” above.
Foo Fighters made their ninth appearance on Saturday Night Live tonight, reminding everyone of the legends they are. In their first set of the night, the band delivered a performance of “Rescued” from their latest album, But We Are Here.
Actor Christopher Walken stood before the stage, introducing Foo Fighters, who were surrounded by television displays as they appeared in full rockstar glory in their performance of “Rescued.”
“Rescued” and But We Are Here comes over a year following the death of Foo Fighters’ original drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The album is a work of grief and features the band emerging from adversity, ready to carry Hawkins’ legacy for years to come. Over the past year, Foo Fighters has performed various festivals, and the band is gearing up for a stadium tour which will begin next year.
Walken’s introduction of the band came as a full-circle moment, more than 20 years in the making. Walken hosted an episode of SNL back in February 2003, during which, Foo Fighters was the musical guest. Grohl recalled this moment in a 2017 interview with Radio X, during which, he uncannily imitated Walken, asking if the emphasis on the band’s name was on the “Foo” or “Fighters.”
You can see the performance of “Rescued” above.
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