However, reality is often scarier than fiction, as Louis Theroux shows inside the manosphere-His first documentary film with Netflix, exploring the dark side of social media and the world of toxic male influencers. (Be sure to read our interview with the filmmaker.) And if thinking about it makes you want to watch something more entertaining, thankfully zootopia 2 has popped up on Disney+—and it even features a rabbit, for some appropriate springtime imagery.
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28 years later: Bone Temple
The fourth film in the long-running postapocalyptic horror series shifts the focus from angry zombies to a much more dangerous threat: humans. OK, OK, “people are the real monsters” isn’t a hot take for this genre, but bone temple Offers a unique twist, with after 28 years Survivor Spike (Alfie Williams) falls into the company of a murderous gang led by deranged Satanist “Sir Lord” Jimmy Crystal.sinners’ Jack O’Connell). The villain is based on disgraced British TV presenter Jimmy Savile, whose crimes of sexual abuse were not revealed until the initial outbreak. 28 days laterAdding a bit of real world horror.
As the group stalks the remains of the English countryside, Spike’s only hope may be Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes), whose experiments to cure alpha zombie Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry) may hold humanity’s last hope. Though best viewed back to back with its predecessor for the full, terrifying picture, director Nia DaCosta’s Chapter stands on its own — and earns bonus points for one of the best uses of Iron Maiden’s “Number of the Beast” in film history.
Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere
It is silence that works; British documentarian Louis Theroux always knows when No Speaking up and instead letting your subject matter be exposed for the world to see. It’s an excellent technique whether Theroux is investigating the Westboro Baptist Church or UFO conspiracy theorists, but it’s rarely been put to better use than in his latest outing: exploring the online “manosphere” subculture of self-appointed “alphas” who offer toxic advice about how to become a “real man.” Speaking with prominent figures in the loosely defined movement, Theroux’s gentle approach often leaves him doing most of the talking, exposing surprisingly misogynistic and extremist views. Even more painful? The quiet revelation that for many of them their performative masculinity is just one big gift, and how they rationalize the harm they do in search of payment. Disappointing but compelling scene – no All men, but of course all in Male.
crime 101
Jewel thief Mike (Chris Hemsworth) is the best in the business, a meticulous planner who executes his heists without leaving any evidence – much to the consternation of LAPD Detective Lou Lubsnik (Mark Ruffalo), who doesn’t even know who he’s looking for for the heists. Elsewhere in the City of Angels, Sharon (Halle Berry) is an underappreciated VP at an insurance company, frustrated at being passed up for promotions over the years. She is the perfect insider to help Mike plot an $11 million diamond heist. But as Lou uncovers evidence linking to Mike’s past, and lawless, violent biker Orman (Barry Keoghan) aims to settle the score for himself, even the most ingenious plan can’t stop everything from spiraling dangerously out of control.
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