Movies: TCM Turns Fridays Into a Film School
Turner Classic Movies is launching a new series called Films on Film, transforming Fridays into a must-see event for movie enthusiasts. The series explores the art, history, and preservation of cinema. Host Ben Mankiewicz guides viewers through documentaries paired with classic films. These pairings include insights into figures like Charles Grodin and themes such as Latino representation in Hollywood and Charlie Chaplin’s comedic critique of fascism. Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President of Programming at TCM, highlights the series as offering fascinating perspectives on filmmaking, allowing viewers to appreciate film history more deeply. Movies act as cultural markers, reflecting our identity and aspirations. This series serves as a reminder of art’s enduring impact on society.
Music: Oasis Documentary
After fifteen long years, the Gallagher brothers reunite in Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger. The documentary captures their 2025 reunion tour and their first joint interview since their split. Directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, and written by Steven Knight, it debuts at the Venice Film Festival, followed by IMAX screenings and streaming on Hulu and Disney+. The film sees the brothers revisit their past, driven by fan demand and financial motives. However, whether they’ll heed the song’s message of forgiveness remains uncertain.
Books: BookTok Returns to Prythian
Sarah J. Maas re-engages her audience with the upcoming additions to the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody. Scheduled for release in late 2023 and early 2027, the novels promise to reshape the narrative landscape as part of the Valkyrie Cycle, a novel departure from classic trilogies. Fans are buzzing with theories online, anticipating the books’ impact. The series’ new multicolored covers offer a fresh visual direction. Maas’ return to the ACOTAR series excites fans eager for more of Prythian’s adventures and romantic escapades.
Reality TV: Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars embarks on its 35th season, emphasizing redemption for reality TV stars. Ciara Miller from Summer House and Maura Higgins from Love Island UK join Guillermo Rodriguez and Jackson Olson in the competition. Former champion Sharna Burgess returns after a controversial 2018 win. Narrative-driven performances often overshadow precise footwork in the show, making the promise of redemption compelling for viewers. Personal journeys add drama, as skill on the dance floor often competes with captivating stories.
Celebrity: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Controversial Dinner Party
Gwyneth Paltrow sparks debate with her upcoming dinner party for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, held at her Hamptons home. Known for wellness branding contrasts, Paltrow’s association with Altman surprises due to AI’s impacts like pollution and economic disruption. Echoing past controversies, Paltrow posted parody party invites online, which sparked comparisons to Marie Antoinette and the film The Menu. Despite her fame, she continues to attract criticisms for seeming disconnected from public sentiment.
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