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Submit ReviewWhat a great weekend of stories getting wrapped up.
Dawn Staley is everything we want coaches to be.
Women’s college basketball has eclipsed their male counterparts – and it’s not going back any time soon.
Buffalo Bills stress test.
Rich takes Philly.
Paul did the damn thing with Wrestlemania 40.
Pro wrestling is better than the things you like.
Guest: Rich Fann – @Rich_Fann – PWTorch
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Richard Donner’s The Omen (1976) follows American diplomat Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck) as he investigates his adopted son’s, Damien, background once tragedy befalls those close to him. Thorn’s quest for answers ultimately leads him to Italy and the unsettling revelation that his son may be the Antichrist. Sadly the subsequent installments never quite duplicated the impact of the first chapter in this genre-disrupting religious horror saga. So he idea of a compelling legacy-prequel seems like a non-starter. Well, director and co-writer Arkasha Stevenson would like a word. Because, The First Omen is an absolute master class on how to create a stunning in-canon prequel to a horror classic.
Stevenson’s feature debut follows Margaret (Nell Tiger Free), a young American novitiate, as she arrives in Rome, Italy (1971) to complete her probationary period at a Roman orphanage before taking vows. For those new to the Omen universe, this prequel is a fresh-eyed, gnarly lure into the dark and twisted world of religious horror and one of the foundational storylines in the genre. Margaret encounters Carlita (Nicole Sorace), a troubled orphan, living in practical isolation. Reminded of her own turbulent childhood, she befriends the young girl in the hopes of acting as her champion. As increasingly disturbing happenings swirl around Carlita, Margaret stumbles into a dark and gruesome unfolding conspiracy. Just as Margaret connects with Carlita, a rogue priest (Ralph Ineson) approaches, demanding her help. He’s on the hunt for proof of a plot by a corrupt sect within the Church. Margaret soon second-guessing herself. Nowhere is safe.
Unlike in The Omen, the women carry the bulk of the plot development. Tiger Free’s Margaret is a convicing mix of ingénue and fervent acolyte. Shifting the story progression to her point of view adds layers to the terror of being in a new city, trying to integrate into an established social dynamic and feeling unsettled by a sense of danger dogging your every step. Stevenson relies less on the obvious jumpscares and more on discomfort, paranoia and the pay off is utterly next level.
Under Stevenson’s direction The First Omen comfortably resides at the intersection of fanatical secret societies and unholy dark arts. From the period-accurate production design and costuming, to the religious iconography and symbolism deftly sets the stage for a harrowing spiral into the heart of darkness with precision. Cinematographer Aaron Morton employs an earthy color palette and savvy use of light, shadow, and scene staging ably assisting Stevenon’s unabashed commitment to blending its paranoid-thriller and supernatural horror roots into a trauma-inducing story. Through a combination of awkward physicality, unworldliness, and bouts of inexplicable agitation Tiger Free creates a captivating picture of a woman pushed to the absolute brink. There’s an increasingly demented energy of danger driven by the score and sound desighn that, alongside her character development, that acts as razor then thin tether to realty and a visually entralling fever dream.
The First Omen opens in theaters, April 5, 2024
Director: Arkasha Stevenson Writers: Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, Keith Thomas Starring: Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy Runtime: 2 Hours
Synopsis: A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, where she encounters a darkness that outs her own faith in jepardy,
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Quick Take: Dev Patel‘s directorial debut, Monkey Man, is a full-throttle, heartbreaking, brutal quest for vengeance. Patel and his co-writers weave ancestral lore and a biting challenge to the socio-political status quo into a underdog tale that wears its cinematic influences and cultural aesthetic on its sleeve. What starts as tale of a street-smart grief-striken man living only for revenge slow morphs into the journey of a man who learns to stand for something greater than himself. Monkey Man pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. Although far from technically flawless and clearly not attempting to reinvent the revenge tropes, in Monkey Man Patel firmly establishes his ability to straddle the line of action star and beguiling leading man with an almost supernatual grace.
Come for the fights and stay for the intense character arc.
Monkey Man opens (wide) in theaters, April 5, 2024
Director: Dev Patel Writers: Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, John Collee Starring: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Makarand Deshpande Runtime: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
Synopsis: After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
Note for podcast episode: Monkeypaw Productions and Jordan Peele came on board towards the end of shooting.
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Catch Fedler on B/R in April ahead of the NFL Draft
Gambling and predictable consequences
Freaknik documentary out, and we are SAFE
March Midness
Why fight Mike Tyson?
Dunked on or Trucked, easy answer honestly
Guest: Felder – @InTheBleachers – It’s Felder on Substack
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Playing football made us worse fans.
Running backs getting paid.
Draft season is upon us, watch Felder on Bleacher Report.
Quarterbacks on the move.
Love is Blind reunion talk with the clearly better Felder.
Guest: Felder – @InTheBleachers – It’s Felder
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Throw out all the notes, the NFL has gone insane.
Caitlin Clark discourse has gotten weird, but she’s fantastic.
Not quite a kerfuffle in the SEC, but SC is a team of destiny.
Steelers country, let’s ride!
How much for a running back?!?
Captain Kirk of the Starship Falcon.
Celtic doubt and LeBron faith.
Mania Season!
Guest: Nata – @NataTheScribe – Eye On College Basketball
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It’s Felder Fridays, except we get a few minutes with the superior Felder.
Love is Blind is a collection of terrible people.
Buffalo Bills window closing fast.
Arch Manning knows his worth.
Podcast Friday y’all!
Guest: Felder – @InTheBleachers – It’s Felder
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LeBron lived up to every expectation.
Are the Nuggets inevitable?
Caitlin Clark stands alone. But South Carolina stands atop the sport.
NIL could save Men’s College Basketball.
Who’s got time for the combine?
Mania season y’all!
Guest: Justin – @Ljay90 – Shutdown Fullcast Live Show
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Director: Denis Villeneuve Writers: Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Frank Herbert
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler Runtime: 2 Hour 46 Minutes
Synopsis: Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
Kriss, Ro, Brandon review Dune Part 2.
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Felder Friday y’all!
Cam Newton fight updates
Draft season is lying season keep your head on a swivel
Quarterbacks of the future now
An argument about Ladd McConkey
Throwback LeBron
Guest: Felder – @InTheBleachers – It’s Felder
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