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Irish Independent
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming choices: Nationwide, The Story of Gaelic Football and Inglourious Basterds
Nationwide RTÉ One, 7pm The first edition of the show's Summer Holiday series explores Co Waterford's stunning Copper Coast, named after the mines that operated in the area during the 19th century. Presenter Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh meets some intriguing locals while travelling along the 25km coastal route, including an environmental artist and a seaweed forager. An Ghig Mhór RTÉ One, 8pm Hip hop duo Tebi Rex help rising band Na hEasógaí — who perform a fusion of rock, traditional Irish and world music — organise a gig in Conamara. Hell for Leather: The Story of Gaelic Football RTÉ One, 9.35pm Cora Staunton, Jim McGuinness and Jack McCaffrey reveal how important the support of their local communities was in helping to drive forward their sporting careers. There's also a trip to Northern Ireland, where players past and present discuss how the game managed to survive during a century of strife. Inglourious Basterds TG4, 9.30pm Quentin Tarantino's wartime adventure stars Brad Pitt as the leader of a group of Jewish soldiers on a mission to kill as many Nazis as possible. Christoph Waltz co-stars in an Oscar-winning role. All The Sharks Netflix, streaming now If you're wondering, 'Why all the shark-related viewing of late?' Well, the simple answer is that we're currently in the run-up to July 14, which is Shark Awareness Day. This summer also happens to be the 50th anniversary of Jaws, so one should expect an inordinate level of shark-themed programming over the coming weeks. A lot of it, however, does seem somewhat at odds with itself. For instance, last week saw the release of Shark Whisperer, which featured a herd of conservationists expressing concern about people, like Instagrammer Ocean Ramsey, interfering with endangered sharks. Now, Netflix is proffering an almost oxymoronic competition show, where conservationists infiltrate the oceans to tick all the sharks off their assigned apex predator bingo cards. If you favour more traditional shark viewing — ie. without a nigh-dystopic gameshow element — Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory has landed on Disney+. Heads of State Prime Video, streaming now Have you ever considered a parallel universe where Idris Elba is the UK prime minister and John Cena is the US president? Well, now's your chance! For context, their 'special relationship' is under threat on account of their huge egos, but — once confronted with a common adversary — the pair must learn to rely on each other.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
F1 The Movie surpasses box office milestone, races past 3 dozen Brad Pitt movies
F1 The Movie is proving to be a serious box office success. The Formula 1 drama, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Top Gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski, has crossed the $100 million mark domestically. That's after opening on June 27 with $57 million, the biggest ever for an Apple Studios title, reported ScreenRant. 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, on June 23, 2025. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) As of this weekend, the film is expected to hit a domestic total of about $109 million, according to Deadline. It is the ninth release of 2025 to reach that milestone. Also read: The last thing we want right now is a sequel': Lewis Hamilton not aboard bandwagon for part 2 of Brad Pitt's F1 Brad Pitt's latest closes in on his all-time top 10 According to ScreenRant, with $109 million in ticket sales, F1 The Movie now ranks as Brad Pitt's 12th highest-grossing film at the US box office. It has already outperformed over three dozen major projects in his career, including Interview with the Vampire, Se7en and Moneyball. It's still climbing. At its current pace, F1 could soon overtake Inglourious Basterds, which made just over $120 million. Can F1 The Movie break into the Top 5? Here's what stands between F1 The Movie and Brad Pitt's best-performing domestic releases: #10: Inglourious Basterds – $120.8M #9: Ocean's Twelve – $125.5M #8: Benjamin Button – $127.5M #7: Troy – $133.3M #6: Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood – $142.5M #5: Megamind – $148.4M F1 would need another $12 million to crack the top 10. That seems likely within the next two weeks. Breaking into the top five, however, means pulling in $40 million more. That's still possible, but it may take time. Competition ahead could slow momentum F1 The Movie dropped about 55 per cent in its second weekend. If it sees a similar dip in the coming weeks, it could add another $11 million by mid-July. That would secure its place in Pitt's top 10. Still, the race won't be easy. Several big titles are on the way-Jurassic World Rebirth, a new Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Any of them could edge F1 out of premium screens and impact its legs. Still a big win for Apple Studios Even if it doesn't break into Pitt's Top 5 box office grossers, F1 The Movie is a major success for Apple. With a production budget reportedly between $200 million and $300 million, it may not look wildly profitable at the box office alone. But Apple doesn't rely on theatrical revenue the way traditional studios do. Their strategy uses theatres to build buzz ahead of a movie's Apple TV+ release. On that front, F1 is already their biggest theatrical hit ever. Domestically, only Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon have made more. With strong word of mouth and Pitt's star power still pulling in audiences, F1 The Movie is on track to become one of Apple's biggest prestige wins to date. FAQs What is the budget of F1 The Movie? The film's production budget is estimated to be between $200 million and $300 million. Is F1 The Movie the most expensive movie ever made? No, several other blockbusters like Avatar: The Way of Water had higher production costs. What is the No. 1 box office movie right now? F1 The Movie is among the top earners in 2025, though not the global No. 1.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Brad Pitt's top 10 films ranked by Rotten Tomatoes as fans 'speechless' at number 1
Brad Pitt's acting career has seen him star in almost 50 films, and now Rotten Tomatoes has ranked them all in order Brad Pitt, a titan in Hollywood and a household name, is synonymous with A-list status and one of the most distinguished faces in entertainment. So which of his silver screen appearances are considered the pinnacle of his career? Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a definitive ranking for film buffs. Utilising copious critiques from cinema-goers who inadvertently placed them, the films have been ordered from standout to less stellar. Now at 61 and with nearly half a century of films under his belt dating back to the late 1980s, Pitt has a plethora of performances that fans are keen to discuss. Rotten Tomatoes amalgamates these user reviews to conjure a cumulative score for each title, thereby curating Brad Pitt's comprehensive cinematic repertoire ranked from top-tier to lesser-known entries. To the anticipation of few, soaring to the top spot with an impressive 95% rating is '12 Years a Slave'. Debuted in 2013, this poignant piece showcases Pitt as an abolitionist amidst the zenith of America's slave era, cementing one of his most powerful portrayals, reports the Mirror US. A particular review from Rotten Tomatoes encapsulates the impact of the film: "This movie left me speechless. It's the kind of movie that is amazing in every way, but you never want to watch again. It's that effective with its emotional brutality. It doesn't shy away from the sheer horrors of American slavery." However, what might surprise film critics is that Pitt's second-highest rated film is actually one of his lesser-known roles, Moneyball. In 2011, the Hollywood A-lister starred in the sports drama, which tells the real-life story of the Oakland Athletics baseball team's ascent to fame through savvy financial decisions. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, and Philip Hoffman, but for many viewers, Pitt's performance is a major factor in its high 94% rating. One fan raved: "This is one of my favorite Brad Pitt films," while others praised his "fantastic acting" as the baseball manager. A review reads: "All-Time Classic. Acting is excellent. Everyone gives really good performances, but Brad Pitt is excellent and just sends it over the top with an interesting character to boot." Not far behind in third place is a film that takes us back to the 90s and Pitt's minor role in True Romance. As far as films he's been a part of go, this one earns its high ranking thanks to its screenplay, penned by none other than Quentin Tarantino. Although Pitt's part is not a main casting, he did go on to work with Tarantino in other capacities, starring in both Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, both directed by the acclaimed filmmaker. One enthusiast hailed it as their "favourite film of all time." They penned: "This film has everything: great dialogue, a superb score/soundtrack, cinematography, story, humour, action, thrills, and, most importantly, great characters portrayed with a cast of some of my favourite actors." Among the entire list of 49 films, languishing at the bottom was an early work from Pitt's career, dating back to 1992. In this film, he portrays a cartoonist who finds himself immersed in a whimsical cartoon universe. Cool World is a blend of live action and animation, a combination that didn't sit well with most viewers, resulting in a dismal score of just 4%. Brad Pitt's Top 10 films ranked by Rotten Tomatoes 12 Years a Slave (2013) Moneyball (2011) True Romance (1993) Inglourious Basterds (2009) The Big Short (2015) 12 Monkeys (1995) Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019) Thelma & Louise (1991) The Tree of Life (2011) Seven (1995)
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Chetan Bhagat praises 'Kesari Chapter 2', credits film for reigniting call for British apology on Jallianwala Bagh incident
Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, continues to be in public discourse even months after its April release. The Karan Singh Tyagi directorial is a courtroom drama based on the life of C Sankaran Nair (Akshay), a lawyer who challenged the British Raj after the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. The film has garnered effusive praise from author Chetan Bhagat, even as it faces serious accusations of plagiarism and historical inaccuracies. Saying he 'walked out shaken' from the film, Chetan wrote that the film 'drags history out of textbooks and makes you feel it in your bones." According to the makers, the film is based on Raghu and Pushpa Palat's book 'The Case That Shook The Empire'. An excerpt from Cinema Express' review notes that this 'text details C Sankaran Nair's defence against a defamation case' in London, filed by Michael O'Dwyer, Lieutenant Governor of Punjab during the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. The review further points out that while Sankaran Nair resigned from the Viceroy's council, contesting the massacre, and condemned the Raj, the film portrays him as a powerful figure, 'who filed a genocide case against the British in the Amritsar district court'—a claim unsupported by historical records.' Despite such historical discrepancies, Chetan continued his commendation, acknowledging the cinematic liberties taken. "Sure, the film takes cinematic liberties. There are imagined confrontations, dramatized moments, and even some revenge fantasy. Think Inglourious Basterds in Amritsar. But the core truth remains: over a thousand Indians were trapped and massacred in cold blood by British troops in 1919. That horror is real. That pain is generational. And that silence from Britain? Also very real," he said.
Tom's Guide
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Brad Pitt's best war movie isn't the one you think — and you can watch it on Tubi for free
Like a lot of people, I thought I knew what to expect from war movies. So when "Fury" first hit theaters in 2014, I wrote it off as just another addition to an already-crowded genre. But I went to see it anyway, and when I left the theater absolutely dazzled by what I saw. "Fury" is a brutal, unflinching look at the final days of World War II, but it's also something more intimate. It's a story about five men stuck in a steel coffin of a tank, each worn down by violence, each clinging to whatever scrap of humanity they have left. It's tense, emotionally raw, and remarkably grounded, with performances that have stuck with me ever since I went to see the movie over a decade ago. Some may have dismissed it as just another war flick, but "Fury" does something rare by giving you discomfort, humor and humanity all wrapped up into one. And it's Brad Pitt's best war movie — yes, even better than "Inglourious Basterds." Now streaming on Tubi as of this month, "Fury" is worth revisiting or watching for the first time if you missed it back then. Don 'Wardaddy' Collier, played by Brad Pitt, is a grizzled tank commander fighting his way through the final days of World War II. Shaped by years of violence and sacrifice, he's committed to keeping his crew alive at any cost. That crew includes Boyd 'Bible' Swan (Shia LaBeouf), a sharpshooter, the loudmouthed Grady (Jon Bernthal), the quick-witted driver Gordo (Michael Peña), and a fresh-faced new gunner named Norman (Logan Lerman), who's been thrown into the war with zero combat experience. Norman's arrival changes the dynamic inside their Sherman tank, nicknamed Fury. He's soft-spoken, untrained, and completely unprepared for war. But there's no time to ease in. The team is deep behind enemy lines, and Wardaddy makes it clear: learn fast, or die faster. "Fury" paints a picture of what happens when idealistic newcomers crash headfirst into the horrors of war. There are no heroes here, just survivors. And for Norman, survival means losing parts of himself he might never get back, which is something he has to become accustomed to. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. "Fury" throws you right into the dirt and metal with a crew that feels lived-in from the first frame, and it doesn't let you come up for air. It's got an explosive cast (diabolical work bringing Brad Pitt together with Shia LaBeouf), and the battles are intense. Even so, what makes this war flick stick is everything happening between the gunfire. You don't need to be a war movie person to get something out of this. If you've ever appreciated a film that forces its characters to confront who they are when survival is the only goal, this hits that note. Pitt is excellent, but Logan Lerman is the real emotional anchor here, playing a kid who has to grow up fast in the worst possible circumstances. "Fury" streaming free on Tubi, which makes now the perfect time to give it a shot. Just know this isn't a background movie. You'll want to take some time to sit with it afterward. Watch "Fury" free on Tubi
