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The Sun
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘I got that one wrong' – Eni Aluko opens up on Ian Wright row and Match of the Day legend's refusal to accept apology
ENI ALUKO admits she was "wrong" to suggest Ian Wright has blocked opportunities for female pundits and "respects" his decision not to accept her public apology. Aluko, 38, and Wright, 61, were caught in a storm back in April when the former Lioness insinuated the Arsenal legend is getting in the way in women's football. 2 2 The ex- Chelsea ace spoke about the importance of making sure female pundits were not blocked by men, suggesting there is a finite amount of opportunities and men need to be aware of that. Aluko told Radio Four's Women's Hour three months ago: "I've worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he's a brilliant broadcaster. "But I think he's aware of just how much he's doing in the women's game. I think he should be aware of that. "We need to be conscious and we need to make sure that women are not being blocked from having a pathway into broadcasting in the women's game." Aluko has since apologised to Wright after public backlash, but the Match of the Day legend was left "very disappointed" and is unable to accept. Now the former Juventus ace has held her hands up and conceded she could have handled the whole situation in a better manner. Aluko told The Mirror: "I think I could have done better in responding to the question I was asked, and just keeping it as a general issue. "I've always been the person, to be honest, to hold my hands up and say: 'Listen, I got that one wrong. That was, that was a mistake'. If I had been on the other end, I would probably have felt the same. "Apologies are acts of respect. Apologies are a show of humility. I did a lot to try to apologise to Ian privately. "So when you're seeing a public apology, it's actually the last resort. But it was a public forum that I spoke about him on, and I felt a public apology was important. "I respect that [Wright's refusal to accept her apology]. I respect how he feels. It's really about my apology. That's all I can do. "Then, whenever the person's ready to have a conversation, I'm ready to have a conversation. But I respect if it's not the right time, I totally respect that."
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Fury over Norwegian princess choosing to study in Australia exposes European prejudices about the old 'prison colony'. Here's what they really think of us: SHARON HUNT
A European princess's decision to travel halfway around the world to study in Sydney has stunned royal fans and revealed lingering prejudices about Australia. In Norway, the move by Princess Ingrid Alexandra to enrol at Sydney University was met with confusion and dismay by both pundits and the public.
The Independent
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Euro 2025: Full list of BBC and ITV pundits and commentators
The BBC and ITV have released their list of pundits and commentators for this summer's Euro 2025. England will be looking to defend their European crown in Switzerland while Wales make their major tournament debut - with both teams facing France and Netherlands in Group D. The BBC's punditry roster includes Jill Scott and Ellen White, who won the Euros in 2022, as well as former England captain Steph Houghton and Arsenal's Champions League winning manager Renee Slegers. ITV, meanwhile are led by Karen Carney and Emma Hayes, now in charge of the United States after such a successful stint with Chelsea. Former Lionesses striker Eni Aluko will also be part of the broadcaster's coverage despite apologising recently for clumsy comments made about Ian Wright - the former Arsenal striker is absent from the ITV team. Coverage of the tournament will be fronted by plenty of familiar faces, including Gabby Logan and Alex Scott on the BBC, and Laura Woods on ITV. BBC Presenters: Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, Jeanette Kwakye Pundits: Ellen White, Jill Scott, Steph Houghton, Fara Williams, Anita Asante, Ellie Roebuck, Katie Sherwood, Renee Slegers, Nedum Onuoha, Josie Henning Co-commentators: Rachel Brown-Finnis, Gilly Flaherty, Izzy Christiansen, Helen Ward ITV Presenters: Laura Woods, Seema Jaswal
The Independent
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Women's Euro 2025: Full list of BBC and ITV pundits and commentators
The BBC and ITV have released their list of pundits and commentators for this summer's Euro 2025. England will be looking to defend their European crown in Switzerland while Wales make their major tournament debut - with both teams facing France and Netherlands in Group D. The BBC's punditry roster includes Jill Scott and Ellen White, who won the Euros in 2022, as well as former England captain Steph Houghton and Arsenal's Champions League winning manager and former Netherlands international Renee Slegers. ITV, meanwhile are led by Karen Carney and Emma Hayes, now in charge of the United States after such a successful stint with Chelsea. Former Lionesses striker Eni Aluko will also be part of the broadcaster's coverage despite apologising recently for clumsy comments made about Ian Wright - the former Arsenal striker is absent from the ITV team. Coverage of the tournament will be fronted by plenty of familiar faces, including Gabby Logan and Alex Scott on the BBC, and Laura Woods on ITV. BBC Presenters: Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, Jeanette Kwakye Pundits: Ellen White, Jill Scott, Steph Houghton, Fara Williams, Anita Asante, Ellie Roebuck, Katie Sherwood, Renee Slegers, Nedum Onuoha, Josie Henning Co-commentators: Rachel Brown-Finnis, Gilly Flaherty, Izzy Christiansen, Helen Ward Commentators: Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce, Vicki Sparks ITV Presenters: Laura Woods, Seema Jaswal
Geek Vibes Nation
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'The Hunt' (2020) 4K UHD Blu-Ray Review - Brutal & Hilarious Satire Nails Its Target
The Hunt had a really tough journey actually making it to the big screen. The film was originally supposed to hit theaters in September 2019 before it was delayed out of sensitivity to the spate of mass shootings occurring at the time. On top of this, the film became a political punching bag as pundits on both sides heard snippets of the plot and pitched it as a full-on call to massacre your political enemy, especially the Republican base. When the film finally hit theaters in March 2020, it used the taboo nature that had been attributed to it in all of its marketing to build up hype. Unfortunately for The Hunt, it had less than five days to gain any sort of following before theaters shut down due to the pandemic. This is a real shame, as it has been unfairly saddled with controversy when it is simply an insanely fun time at the movies that deserves to be experienced with a large crowd. For those who missed it during its short window, you should take some time to see what all the fuss was about. After an initial tease of an upcoming 'hunt' among friends, eleven captives wake up gagged in a forest with no recollection of how they arrived there. While initially disoriented, most of the group makes their way to a clearing where there is an arsenal of weapons and the keys to freedom from their bondage. It is here where the bloody mayhem of the hunt begins for our group. The film wastes no time with inventive kills and body parts flying all over the place in the most twisted way. It is such an over-the-top sequence that you should not feel guilty if you are giggling at the carnage. The film keeps you on your toes as you are introduced to well-known actors like Emma Roberts (American Horror Story), Justin Hartley (This Is Us), Ike Barinholtz (Suicide Squad), Ethan Suplee (American History X), and even singer Sturgill Simpson. All of these people seem to be having a blast playing some stereotype version of a 'deplorable' that is either easily visible or revealed later through dialogue. The film lets you know that anyone is fair game, and it is truly thrilling to see who makes it out of the onslaught. As enjoyable as it is to see all of these people, the real star of the show, both in screen time and overall enjoyment, is Betty Gilpin (GLOW) as Crystal. She is a character who does not seem to be falling into the same traps as her companions. Crystal has an innate sense of self-preservation that keeps her and others alive way longer than her captors intended. Crystal is intentionally portrayed as aloof and introspective as she skillfully handles her business to stay alive. She discovers that everyone has been brought there for politically motivated reasons to be hunted by their liberally minded captors. While there is heavy-handed political satire afoot, it does not detract from the pure joy of the movie. Both sides of the political system are portrayed in an unflattering light to showcase how everyone is a bit too intense at times. The message of the toxicity of political extremism from either side is appreciated, but those not looking for a political message can set aside their fear that they are going to be preached to nonstop. Outside of politics, there are some compelling reveals and many interesting characters along the journey. The film is very nicely paced at a compact hour and a half that bookends with extremely fun, bloody sequences. The brutality of the final scene rivals that of The Bride vs. Vernita Green in Kill Bill: Volume 1. Betty Gilpin is such an amazing actress and is the perfect leading lady for this film. She is mysterious and badass, but also has subtle facial reactions to other characters or extreme situations that elicit a hearty belly laugh. The film was saddled with a lot of baggage politically that probably would not have even made a dent in the news cycle if anyone had bothered to actually watch it. The film pokes fun at both sides with the backdrop of over-the-top violence to lighten the mood. In the end, the film feels extremely satisfying without alienating anyone. Leave the politics at the door, if you wish, and sit back and enjoy gnarly kills and some laugh-out-loud moments. Video Quality The Hunt comes to 4K UHD Blu-Ray courtesy of Scream Factory in an excellent 2160p presentation in its 2:39.1 OAR that provides a valuable boost from the already stunning Blu-Ray released in 2020 by Universal. There are so many exterior locations explored during this ordeal, which provides a lot of opportunity for fine detail from the natural world and production design to impress on screen. The clarity throughout is truly astounding with subtle flourishes of the locations and costumes coming through crystal clear. Black levels are deep and do not show any hints of banding or macroblocking. Some of the source noise present on the Blu-Ray has been eradicated here. A delightful area of improvement is the implementation of HDR10 for a refined color palette. Saturation is more precise with the natural hues ceaselessly represented perfectly with first-rate depth throughout. Bold splashes of color like Emma Roberts' outfit or the copious amounts of blood throughout the film. radiate off the screen. Skin tones are natural with a lot of exposed skin is covered in all manner of cuts and bruises. Scream Factory has provided a 4K UHD Blu-Ray presentation that knocks it out of the park on all fronts. Audio Quality The Dolby Atmos track is up to the high standards of the video quality. There is pretty consistent activity in this briskly paced film from the jump, which gives ample opportunity to engage the speakers. The opening siege of contestants getting picked off in various ways provides the most dynamic sounds in the movie from the hustle and bustle of the contestants trying not to die to the gunfire and explosions. The addition of the height channels allows things to feel a bit more all-encompassing. Dialogue comes through clearly and never gets stepped on by any sound effects or the score. All of the sounds have an accurate sense of direction within the mix with noises such as footsteps moving around the speakers in compelling ways. The more violent moments provide some welcome activity in the low end. This mix really puts you in the center of the action in a great way. DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0 Master Audio tracks are also included. Special Features Audio Commentaries: A trio of new commentary tracks is provided that delivers great personal insights and analytical exploration into the movie that fans will love. Audio Commentary #1: Director/Executive Producer Craig Zobel Audio Commentary #2: Director/Executive Producer Craig Zobel, Director Of Photography Darran Tiernan, Editor Jane Rizzo, Production Designer Matt Munn, And Stunt Coordinator Hank Amos Audio Commentary #3: Film Critic Emily Higgins Interview with Composer Nathan Barr: A new 17-minute interview with the composer in which he discusses getting involved with the project, creating the score in a compressed timeline, establishing the tone of the film, conjuring themes for certain characters, and much more. Interview with Actor Wayne Duvall: A new 13-minute interview with the performer in which he discusses his work with Craig Zobel, contributing ideas as to how to shoot certain scenes, working with the pig, the brilliance of Betty Gilpin, and more. Interview with Actor Reed Birney: A new 13-minute interview with the performer in which he discusses his work on stage with Betty Gilpin, collaborating with Craig Zobel, inhabiting his character, and more. Interview with Co-Writer Nick Cuse: A new 27-minute interview with the writer in which he discusses developing the idea for the film, the process of writing with Damon Lindelof, how the finished film compares to the script, contributions from the performers, and more. Crafting The Hunt : A five-minute look at the development of the film with the cast and crew. Everyone weighs in on why they responded to the script and the social commentary that runs through it. Death Scene Breakdowns: A nearly three-minute look at how they pulled off all of the brutal kills throughout the movie. The detailed look at the special effects and makeup is a really fun inclusion. Athena Vs. Crystal – Hunter or Hunted?: A nearly three-minute dissection of the final brawl between Athena and Crystal. Betty Gilpin and Hilary Swank discuss the intense training they did to perform most of the stunts themselves. Final Thoughts The Hunt was the final film I viewed in theaters before the pandemic changed everything. It also happened to be one of the most enjoyable times at the movies that year. The mixture of insane violence and good-hearted humor brought home by the one and only Betty Gilpin proves to be the perfect movie cocktail. The film is one that holds up extremely well upon a rewatch. Scream Factory has delivered a fantastic A/V presentation and some enjoyable extras with this package. Do not let political controversy keep you away from this one; it is a ton of fun! Highly Recommended The Hunt is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Scream Factory has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
