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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in Episode 2 of “True Detective: Night Country,” titled “Part 2.” One of Liz Danvers’ favorite sayings its “shit bowl.” And the case of the eight missing men from an Alaska research station — and how it relates to the earlier murder of Native midwife and activist Annie Kowtok — is an absolute “shit bowl.” “True Detective: Night Country” is slowly peeling back details behind the show’s Season 4 mystery, and in Episode 2, there’s one name that rocketed to the top of the list of suspects. In last week’s premiere, viewers were introduced to Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis), two law enforcement officers in the fictional mining town of Ennis, Alaska. The duo aren’t exactly pals, as Navarro believes Danvers dropped the ball in investigating the murder of Annie.

HBO’s True Detective, subtitled Night Country, has begun airing, with the first episode having premiered on January 14.The show centres on an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of eight men from a research station in Alaska. Directed and co-written by Issa López, the second episode of the drama airs tonight (January 21).In a five-star review, NME wrote: “It all builds to a climax that is far-fetched but also, in a way, completely authentic to López’s prevailing vision.

HBO’s True Detective, subtitled Night Country, is under way, with the first episode having premiered on January 14. The show stars Jodie Foster as police chief Liz Danvers, who leads an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of eight men from a research station in Alaska.

Kristen Stewart had an emotional moment at Sundance Film Festival. The seasoned actresses met up and took some photos together, providing viewer the opportunity to reminisce about their film “Panic Room,” which was released in 2002 and served as one of Stewart’s first film roles. Jodie Foster’s kids: Meet Charlie and KitJodie Foster was almost Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’Stewart and Foster reunited at Sundance Film Festival’s opening night gala and took some photos to commemorate the occasion.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jodie Foster said at the Variety Studio presented by Audible while at the Sundance Film Festival that the $1.4 billion success of “Barbie” helps prove that Hollywood no longer views women directors as too much of a risk. That wasn’t always the case, as Foster often saw women filmmakers being marginalized during her career ascent in Hollywood. “I’ve had the beauty of being able to be in the business since the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and so on,” Foster said to Variety’s Rebecca Rubin.

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True Detective series has been released, with Jodie Foster starring as police chief Liz Danvers.True Detective: Night Country, which premiered on HBO on January 14, follows the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of eight men from a research station in Alaska.Directed and co-written by Issa López, the series also stars Kali Reis, Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw and Oscar-nominated actor, John Hawkes. The second episode is set to air on January 21.What is the theme song for True Detective: Night Country?The fourth series features a well-known song by a Grammy-winning pop artist as its theme song.

Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello had one of the most talked-about and unexpected breakups of 2023. After seven years of marriage and amidst rumors of a crisis, the Colombian actress and the American actor announced the end of their marriage in a brief joint statement in July of last year. According to the documents they submitted to the courts, the former couple cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation.

The BBC today unveiled the 57 companies that have won cash funding through the 2024 round of its Small Indie Fund.

What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to watch: 7 movies & shows to stream this HalloweenWhat to Watch: The 7 best movies of 2023After years away and various seasons of decreasing quality, “True Detective” is back on HBO. “True Detective: Night Country” has met incredible acclaim by early reviews, starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reiss as two cops taking on a dangerous and mysterious case in Alaska.

William Earl administrator SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in Episode 1 of “True Detective: Night Country,” titled “Part 1.” After a five-year absence, “True Detective” is back, and it’s as ominous as ever. Jodie Foster and Kali Reis are the dynamic duo leading Season 4, and there are faint echoes of the prior seasons in this wholly original chapter.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the season premiere of True Detective: Night Country.

Law & Order and Chicago lineups are finally back with new episodes following the writers' and actors' strikes. its 25th (!) season, while the baby of the Chicago series—that would be Chicago Med—turns nine.Speaking of SVU—plus the OG, Law & Order, and Organized Crime—we have a preview of each show, below.

Alison Herman TV Critic Looking back, 2014 was truly a different time: Obama was in office, skinny jeans still reigned supreme and “True Detective” established itself with an unabashed emphasis on masculinity. Three years earlier, Ryan Murphy had revived the anthology series with “American Horror Story,” but it took the imprimatur of HBO, massive movie stars and a “serious” genre like crime to give the format real prestige.

Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese were “scared” of her on the set of Taxi Driver.During a recent appearance on the US chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live, to promote the new season of True Detective, the two-time Oscar-winning actor reflected on her experiences from being a child actor, including her landmark role in Scorsese’s 1976 film.In Taxi Driver, Foster played the role of a child sex worker named Iris alongside De Niro, who starred as a lonely Vietnam veteran with mental health issues.“I was 12. And they had to say things like, you know, Can you pull his fly down?’ And it was a little awkward,” Foster recalled.Foster noted how, because she had been on more film sets than Scorsese and De Niro at that point in time, her elder colleagues were somewhat intimidated when having to interact with her.“Yeah, they were a little scared, Scorsese especially, who kept giggling every time he talked to me.

The first group of celebrities set to present awards at the Emmys have been revealed!

Diego Ramos Bechara editor The first stars slated to appear at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. Among the list of tapped presenters are Emmy-nominated stars Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”), Quinta Brunson (“Abbot Elementary” and “Saturday Night Live”), Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”), Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”), Juno Temple (“Ted Lasso”) and Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”). “The diverse lineup of talent represents critically acclaimed television series and Emmy-nominated programs across many viewing platforms and genres,” the TV Academy said in a statement.

recently told USA Today about the movie, premiering Friday, Jan. 12.“Early on, there was conversation of, ‘Would the Burn Book still be a physical book or should it be a private Instagram?’ “I knew what my instinct was, but I ran it by my kids,” she confessed. “And my older daughter was like, ‘Yeah, no.

Jaden Thompson AARP The Magazine has announced the nominees for the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards. “Barbie,” “The Color Purple,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro” and “Oppenheimer” will contend for best picture/best movie for grownups.

, What To Watch. Today we are doing things a little differently; since it’s the start of the year, we’re writing about some of the most anticipated shows of 2024 and where to stream them: What to Watch: The 7 best movies of 20232024 Golden Globe Awards: Full list of nomineesThe beloved animated series is finally getting the live action treatment it deserves, or so says Netflix. The show, which was initially made with the creators of the animated show Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, takes one of the most beloved kids’ properties and has the tough job of adapting it to Netflix’s audience.