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‘A Real Pain’ is a real triumph

‘A Real Pain’ is a real triumph

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(RNS) — You will go to see “A Real Pain” because of the all-star cast of Jesse Eisenberg (who also wrote and directed it), Kieran Culkin (whom many of us loved in “Succession”) and Jennifer Grey (welcoming her back to the big screen). You will go to see this movie because it is the story of the relationship between David Kaplan and Benji Kaplan, two Jewish cousins, each with their own quirks. If you had watched the series “Succession,” you will nod knowingly, as Kieran does a great job of reprising the personality traits of Roman Roy, his character from that show. You will go to see this movie (or, at least, I did) because it takes place in Poland and is the story of those two cousins and a tour group seeing various Jewish sites in Poland. During the tour, Benji and David take a side trip to a small town in Poland to find their late grandmother’s old house. (This is based on a trip that Jesse and his now-wife took to his …

10 royals in line of succession who don’t have royal titles: From Zara Tindall to Princess Eugenie’s two sons

10 royals in line of succession who don’t have royal titles: From Zara Tindall to Princess Eugenie’s two sons

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The British line of succession shifted significantly following the heartbreaking death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her eldest child, the former Prince Charles, succeeded to the throne, making Prince William the first in line to the throne. The King or Queen is a hereditary title and passes down a line of succession, meaning the next will take over immediately after the incumbent dies or abdicates. You may also likeWATCH: Meet the future Kings and Queens In the past, male heirs were favoured in primogeniture laws, meaning that a younger son of a sitting monarch would be in line before their older sister, such as the case of Princess Anne, who is below her younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. The laws around this changed in 2011 following the Perth Agreement, meaning that Princess Charlotte was not moved down the line of succession following the birth of her younger brother, Prince Louis. © Getty ImagesKing Charles succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II While many fans may be familiar with the first few royal faces in the …

Succession Fans Will Love Netflix’s New Drama A Man In Full

Succession Fans Will Love Netflix’s New Drama A Man In Full

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If you’re missing the fasted-paced, back-stabbing nastiness that was Succession, a new political satire has just arrived on Netflix that might just fill that void. A Man In Full, starring Jeff Daniels, landed on Netflix last week, and has quickly climbed to the top two spot on the streamer’s most watched TV rankings (just behind Baby Reindeer, which is still at number one). The six-part limited series sees the US actor take on the role of a real estate tycoon called Charlie Croker whose empire is on the verge of collapse. Based on Tom Wolfe’s novel of the same name, Charlie – a Donald Trump-type figure – must defend what he’s built from those who want to capitalise on his fall. Jeff Daniels as Charlie Croker in A Man In Full The adaption was brought to life by David E. Kelley, the writer and creator behind Big Little Lies and Anatomy Of A Scandal, and also stars Diane Lane, Tom Pelphrey, Aml Ameen, William Jackson Harper and more. Fans of the multi Golden Globe-winning Succession …

Penny Mordaunt in ‘detailed discussions’ with top Tories over PM succession | Politics | News

Penny Mordaunt in ‘detailed discussions’ with top Tories over PM succession | Politics | News

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Penny Mordaunt has been having “detailed discussions” with a number of senior right-wingers about succession if Rishi Sunak is toppled, it has been claimed. The Commons Leader, widely tipped as a key contender in any future leadership race, has been talking to MPs about their demands in return for support. Toughening up her approach to trans rights is one of the key discussions after concerns in the past over her comments that trans women – biological men – are women. Ms Mordaunt, who has a higher public profile than many of her colleagues after the key role she played in the King’s coronation, is said to be at risk of losing her Portsmouth North seat at the general election. A source said that means she is open to replacing the Prime Minister if he faces a challenge after the local elections and is looking to talk to MPs from all wings of the party, including the One Nation group of centrists. The insider added: “Penny has proved she is good at coronations.” Ms Mordaunt has …

Succession star Brian Cox slams Bible as ‘one of the worst books ever’

Succession star Brian Cox slams Bible as ‘one of the worst books ever’

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Succession star Brian Cox has slammed the Bible as “one of the worst books ever”, arguing that the religious text is a collection of “propaganda and lies”. The Scottish actor, 77, is best known for his role as sweary media mogul Logan Roy in the acclaimed HBO drama. During a recent appearance on podcast The Starting Line, the avowed athiest took the opportunity to discuss his views on religious belief. Asked whether he felt organised religion had impeded human progress, Cox responded: “Oh considerably, yes – I think religion does hold us back because it’s belief systems, which are outside ourselves.” He went on to argue that religion has “led us into all kinds of horror”, pointing to the Holocaust and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. “The same things are being repeated again and again in belief systems, which do not serve,” he said. Cox also argued …

British line of succession: Who is next heir to the throne

British line of succession: Who is next heir to the throne

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more As King Charles III battles a form of cancer, The Independent has taken a look at the current line of succession to the British throne. This comes amid a tumultuous time for the Royal Family, with the Princess of Wales revealing last month that she is also undergoing treatment for the disease. As a result, there are just nine senior working Royals left – the majority of whom are elderly and unknown. A statement from the Palace said Charles, 75, has “commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties”. His Majesty ascended the throne in September 2022 after the death of his mother. He was crowned in May 2023. The royal line of succession has decided who will be the next king or queen of Great Britain for hundreds of …

Succession” star Brian Cox blasts Joaquin Phoenix’s “truly terrible” “Napoleon

Succession” star Brian Cox blasts Joaquin Phoenix’s “truly terrible” “Napoleon

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“Succession” star Brian Cox wants Joaquin Phoenix’s “Napoleon” to f**k off. Cox laid into Phoenix’s “truly terrible” performance in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” at a HistFest panel on “history on stage and screen” at the British Library, and he didn’t pull any punches. “I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that,” Cox said. “I think he’s well named. Joaquin … wackeen … wacky. It’s a sort of wacky performance.” The film, which sits at a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, was panned by many critics, and faces fresh scrutiny from the Emmy-winner. Cox expressed disappointment at the lack of historical accuracy in Ridley’s and others’ films.  ‘“Braveheart” is a load of nonsense,” Cox said. “Mel Gibson was wonderful but it’s a load of lies. He never impregnated the French princess. It is a bollocks [sic] that film.” Even critics weren’t safe from tirades by the Roy family’s patriarch: Cox lambasted them for comparing his theater and television performances. “Most critics are stupid. They really are. Theater criticism has gone …

Brian Cox Thinks Joaquin Phoenix Was “Truly Terrible” in ‘Napoleon’

Brian Cox Thinks Joaquin Phoenix Was “Truly Terrible” in ‘Napoleon’

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Brian Cox, the foremost interpreter of the phrase “fuck off,” is not one to mince his words. Per the Evening Standard, Cox made that much clear on Sunday night when he absolutely ripped apart Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in Napoleon, calling it “truly terrible” and saying that he “would have played it a lot better” than the Oscar winner. The Succession star reportedly launched into his diatribe against the Joker star’s take on Napoleon Bonaparte during a live talk at London’s HistFest, a multiday event celebrating the intersection of the arts, academics, and history. “Terrible. It’s terrible,” Cox said of the Ridley Scott film. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix.” Even after using the word terrible three times, Cox was far from finished. “It really is appalling,” said Cox. “I don’t know what he was thinking.” Then the veteran actor really started cooking. Rather than blaming Scott or postproduction for Napoleon’s flaws, Cox laid the blame squarely at Phoenix’s feet. “I think it’s totally his fault, and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I …

‘Succession’ Theme Fueled Ilia Malinin’s Men’s Figure Skating Title

‘Succession’ Theme Fueled Ilia Malinin’s Men’s Figure Skating Title

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Ilia Malinin’s record-setting night in Montreal over the weekend was fueled by music from an award-winning show he had never watched. The 19-year-old American won his first men’s World Figure Skating Championship title Saturday with the theme music to HBO‘s hit series Succession playing during his free skate routine, which earned him a record 227.79 points to the delight of an engaged crowd. “I don’t even have a subscription to HBO,” Malinin told The New York Times. “But if I get it, I’d definitely watch.” Malinin entered his free skate routine needing a big moment after placing third in the short program, and he delivered. Once Nicholas Britell’s soundtrack started playing on the loudspeakers at Bell Centre, fans began clapping and Malinin — nicknamed the “Quad God” for his quadruple jumps — sprang to life. He landed six quadruple jumps, including the quadruple axel that only he has ever landed in competition. Malinin, who attends George Mason University and is coached by his parents, both former Olympic skaters for Uzbekistan, said in a Good Morning …

BAFTA TV Awards: The Crown leads nominations for 2024 – with Happy Valley, Top Boy, The Last Of Us and Succession among big nominees | Ents & Arts News

BAFTA TV Awards: The Crown leads nominations for 2024 – with Happy Valley, Top Boy, The Last Of Us and Succession among big nominees | Ents & Arts News

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The final series of royal drama The Crown leads this year’s BAFTA TV Awards nominations, picking up eight nods including four in the acting categories – but misses out on the best drama shortlist. Happy Valley, The Gold, Slow Horses and Top Boy are the four shows up for the prize, which will be one of the biggest of the night. Black Mirror’s Demon 79 episode follows closely behind The Crown with seven BAFTA TV nominations, while The Sixth Commandment, The Last Of Us, The Long Shadow and Succession also feature several times on the shortlist. Image: Black Mirror Demon 79. Pic: Netflix In the news coverage category, Sky News takes two of the three slots, for its coverage on Myanmar and the Israel-Hamas war. Channel 4 is also nominated for its coverage of the war. Read more:The full list of BAFTA TV nomineesInside Myanmar’s secret jungle hospital Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 46:01 Inside Sky’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay’s month-long undercover mission embedded at the epicentre of Myanmar’s secretive …