Anybody who is struggling to pay their energy bills amid the ongoing cost of living crisis could be eligible for some vital financial support from British Gas.
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Dennis Harvey Film Critic Awkwardly arriving the very same day as “The Bricklayer,” with Aaron Eckhart as an ex-CIA agent with the titular dayjob, “The Painter” has Charlie Weber as ex-CIA agent who has taken up … well, you can guess. This more humbly scaled actioner likewise finds its uber-tough erstwhile operative reluctantly forced back into activity amid a conspiratorial hail of bullets. From that shared starting point, Brian Buccellato’s script finds its own path.
But neither he nor director Kimani Ray Smith locate much credibility or suspense in an uninspired tale that also features Jon Voight, as well as Madison Bailey from the Netflix series “The Outer Banks.” Lacking in most departments beyond decent pacing and adequate technical polish, this forgettable thriller launches in limited U.S. theaters Jan. 5, and on digital platforms Jan.
9. Weber plays Peter Barrett, who quit the CIA for the solitary life of an artist in the Pacific Northwest after his wife Elena (Rryla McIntosh) left him in the wake of an accidental shooting that terminated her pregnancy. Seventeen years later, living under a pseudonym, he is not thrilled to have been tracked down by teenager Sophia (Madison Bailey), who claims to be their daughter.
This makes no sense to him — but there’s no time to puzzle it out, as his rural home is abruptly swarmed by heavily armed agents with apparent shoot-to-kill orders. His lethal training kicking back in, Peter naturally dispatches all eight lethal intruders, then flees with his supposed long-lost offspring. They soon learn from his old agency mentor Henry Byrne (Voight) that the goon squad must have been sent out by “rather ruthless” younger Section Chief Naomi Piasecki (Marie Avgeropoulos), though her
.Anybody who is struggling to pay their energy bills amid the ongoing cost of living crisis could be eligible for some vital financial support from British Gas.
Whether she's surrounded by glitter in the ballroom or the roundtable in a Scottish castle, Claudia Winkleman is always winning praise from viewers over the latest TV escapades. And when she's not on our TV screens, she can be heard entertaining listeners on BBC Radio 2.
In the space of just two movies, Jane Schoenbrun has established a completely unique aesthetic; from the opening credits alone, a riot of black light and neon pastels, it’s obvious that I Saw the TV Glow comes from the same mind that created the trippy 2021 cult hit We’re All Going to the World’s Fair. Anyone puzzled by the latter is advised to stay clear, since the follow-up is more vertiginously dizzying and twice as impressionistic, causing lots of head-scratching at its Sundance premiere. For those ready and willing to embrace its commitment to mood over logic, I Saw the TV Glow is a must-see, pairing the otherworldly ambience of Kyle Edward Ball’s Skinamarink with the morbid surrealism of Charlie Kaufman’s Synecdoche, New York. (If you know, you know.)
, shows no sign of ending her revenge-dress streak.The 38-year-old, who discovered her long-term boyfriend Tom Sandoval was cheating on her with her best friend, 29-year-old Raquel Leviss, when she found explicit messages on his iPad, attended the Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere party on January 17 in a super-sheer baby pink lace dress featuring ruching details at the bust and hips.Madix paired the long-sleeve dress, from the brand , with square-toe gold sandals that had embellished straps, which showed off her…? Cute if it's a coincidence, absolutely iconic if it's not.After recovering from the initial shock of it all, Ariana Madix has been thriving post-Scandoval, landing endorsement deals, , a cocktail book, a , and the allegiance of the entire Bravo extended universe. To top it all off, she's been gallivanting around LA in sexy —especially on occasions when she knows her ex, who is still her VPR costar, will be present.Ariana Madix at the Vanderpump Rules reunion special on April 3, 2023Tom Sandoval was also present at last night's premiere party, though it looks like the two are still .
A "beautiful" Scottish island hotel is currently recruiting a number of jobs, and accommodation is provided.
Greggs is one of the most well-known chains in the UK - but what's not so well-known is the markings they have on their pastries.
If you’ve been online recently, you might have seen a rumor that Taylor Swift is the mysterious author of a novel.
Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne, could potentially break away from the Church of England when he takes over the monarchy from his father, King Charles III. “In royal circles, it is no secret that he does not share the king’s sense of the spiritual, let alone the late queen’s unshakeable devotion to the Anglican church,” Hardman, 59, writes of William in “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy.” In his book, which is set to hit stores Thursday, one senior staff member claims that the Prince of Wales, 41, is not quite as religious as some might think.
Warning: The following post contains spoilers about tonight’s fifth season finale of FX’s Fargo, “Bisquik”
Forecasters have revealed whether it will snow again in Greater Manchester on Wednesday (January 17)- and just how cold it will get over the coming days.
A popular seaside town has had a helping hand - or paw - with its tourism in recent years, in the form of a much-loved local cat. Parsley has built up a huge social media following for his antics in Oban, and has even had visitors from all over the world.
Outlander began in 2014, shocking fans when Claire Randall travelled through the stones and found herself in 1743 and loyal fans will know, she's not the only time-traveller.
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the season premiere of True Detective: Night Country.
Toho International’s sleeper hit Godzilla Minus One grossed an estimated $853k this weekend for a cume of $50.9 million at 605 locations in week seven as arctic blasts buffet much of the nation.
Picture the scene: you’re bathed in sunshine, lying on a sun lounger on the beach with the sound of waves lapping at the shore, as you relax with a cocktail in hand. It all sounds rather dreamy, especially compared to the chilly conditions we’re experiencing in Greater Manchester right now.
Dua Lipa attempts to sit down at the Golden Globes in her black skintight Schiaparelli gownooh my outfit so tightDrew Barrymore starts crying while watching The Wedding Singer and tells Adam Sandler she loves him. I love you so much Adam Sandler.
Grey’s Anatomy fans better tune in for the 75th Emmy Awards next week because there’s going to be an exciting reunion on stage!
Sarah Ferguson was 'grateful' to be part of the Royal Family's Christmas getaway at Sandringham as she joined other senior members of the Firm for the first time in 30 years outside St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day.
Scots will have to batten down the hatches this week as Storm Henk is to hit the UK.
The familiar face of Toby Jones has returned to our screens for the new ITV drama Mr Bates vs Post Office, but what fans might not know is that he also has star-studded parents.Toby, 57, who holds an OBE, is best known for being the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films from 2002 to 2010. Other huge roles from the actor include Percy Alleline in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Claudius, the announcer for The Hunger Games.