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Hilarious memes flood social media after Coldplay concert tickets sell out

Though not everybody got their hands on Coldplay tickets, it’s never too late to start a meme fest about it. After BookMyShow sold out in merely a few seconds, fans were disappointed at not getting their hands on tickets for their dream concert. Now, finally, after everything is said and done, it’s time for some meme fun. The flood of memes on social media after the tickets for the Coldplay concert sold out will have you rolling out of your chairs. Memes flood social media after Coldplay tickets sold out One user took to X and wrote, "When you are already fighting financially and your friend adds you to the ‘Coldplay 2025’ group." Another hilarious tweet reads, "BookMyShow server be like: Sir, mai kaam hi nahi karta kuch! #BookMyShow #Coldplay." Meanwhile, the third and fourth ones are so funny that we are still laughing. U have logged in to Book My Show through the Mobile App and in the Queue to buy Coldplay Tickets and someone calls u pic.twitter.com/Hsk2eHK97i — Joy (@Joydas) September 22, 2024 Me and my buddies on 22nd September 11:59 AM trying to book #Coldplay concert tickets. pic.twitter.com/jaH8r5vhJk — Undying Love (@sangram_malik) September 21, 2024 One user wrote, "Coldplay fever needs hospitalization now! This is seriously crazy. I love you, Chris Martin, but really, like, no!" The wittiest of all awards go to, "If Coldplay tickets are sold out in 30 seconds, can we call it soldplay?" BookMyShow Drops a Warning to Stay Away from Scams It took just seconds for all the tickets for Coldplay to sell out on BookMyShow. Now, with many fans disappointed at not getting their hands on tickets for the concert, another site has started selling tickets for the grand event again, and the prices will surely blow your mind. A site named Viagogo is selling tickets at prices as high as Rs 3 lakh per ticket. While the cheapest ticket for January 18 was priced at Rs41,492, the lounge ticket, which is about to sell out, is priced at approximately Rs3.37 lakh. Protect Yourself from Ticket Scams!Don’t fall prey to unauthorized platforms selling fake tickets for Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India! pic.twitter.com/8jwYbvSVnW — BookMyShow (@bookmyshow) September 22, 2024 After Viagogo, an unauthorized site started selling tickets for as much as Rs3 lakh, BookMyShow issued a warning for people to avoid scams. The site, on their official Instagram page, posted a message with the caption, "Protect Yourself from Ticket Scams! Don’t fall prey to unauthorized platforms selling fake tickets for Coldplay’s 'Music Of The Spheres' World Tour 2025 in India!" It’s important to note that BookMyShow is the only official platform selling tickets for the concert, and all other sites are unauthorized.

22 September,2024 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Revisiting F.R.I.E.N.D.S' story, concept, & imagined episode without Chandler

F.R.I.E.N.D.S without Chandler Bing? The mere thought hurts us all to the core. After the demise of Matthew Perry, the popular sitcom has become more emotional for all of us. Today, September 22, the cult show F.R.I.E.N.D.S has turned 30. This day has become more emotional than happy, as we now know that we can never see all six of them together again. On the 30th anniversary of the beloved sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S, here's a look back at its concept, story, and imagined fan fiction of a new episode: 'The One with Chandler Bing's Demise.' Cast of F.R.I.E.N.D.S:  Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribiani), Matthew Perry‎ (Chandler Bing), David Schwimmer (Ross Geller) About the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S The popular sitcom aired on the NBC network from 1994 to 2004. The show was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and is based on six young adults who are either roommates or neighbours in New York City. The show revolves around these six adults: Monica Geller, her brother Ross Geller, Chandler Bing, Joey Tribbiani, Phoebe Buffay, and Rachel Green. After so many years, the show is still a favourite among young adults because of its relatability and quirky humour. From Ross' multiple divorces, Monica's cleanliness-obsessed nature, Phoebe's love for singing, Joey's daily struggles to get a good acting job, to Rachel's tantrums—everything is so relatable that fans still connect with it. People often claim that every group of friends has at least one person who resembles the characters from the show.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Friends (@friends) Can this show get another season or reboot? Well, the possibility is much lower now with Chandler's, a.k.a. Matthew Perry's, demise. But that doesn't stop fans from creating fictional stories. Recently, a clip went viral where fans imagined a new episode in which the remaining five characters come together after Chandler's death. The imagined promo starts with Rachel Green talking about how they all reunited only for Chandler's funeral, and how this might be the last time they see each other. Later, the clip moves on to the five of them deciding to come together to make more memories and cope with the immense loss they have endured. 

22 September,2024 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Coldplay ticket prices soar as high as Rs 3 lakh

Coldplay Concert chaos! Viagogo selling tickets for as high as Rs 3 lakh

It took just seconds for all the tickets for Coldplay to sell out on BookMyShow. Now, with many fans disappointed at not getting their hands on tickets for the concert, another site has started selling the tickets for the grand event again, and the prices will surely blow your mind. A site named Viagogo is selling tickets at prices as high as Rs 3 lakh per ticket. While the cheapest ticket for January 18 was priced at Rs 41,492, the lounge ticket, which is about to get sold out, is priced at about Rs 3.37 lakh. BookMyShow dropped a warning to stay away from scams After Viagogo, an unauthorized site, started selling tickets for as much as Rs3 lakh, BookMyShow has issued a warning for people to avoid scams. The site, on their official Instagram page, posted a message with the caption, "Protect Yourself from Ticket Scams! Don’t fall prey to unauthorized platforms selling fake tickets for Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India!" It’s important to note that BookMyShow is the only official platform selling tickets for the concert, and all other sites are unauthorized.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by BookMyShow (@bookmyshowin) Coldplay announced another show Due to a massive demand, Coldplay added a third date to their India tour. The announcement came an hour after the initial tickets went for sale. The announcement was made through the official social media handle of Coldplay. The tickets for the new show, set to be held on January 21 at Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Stadium, went live at 2 pm on BookMyShow. Due to phenomenal demand, a third Mumbai date has been added at DY Patil Stadium for 21 January, 2025. Tickets on sale at 2PM IST today, at https://t.co/4CTfg2kbGU pic.twitter.com/ScYDrRkDIc — Coldplay (@coldplay) September 22, 2024 BookMyShow crashes minutes before Coldplay tickets go live According to reports, the server of the BookMyShow website and app crashed on Sunday as it opened ticket sales for the British band’s concerts scheduled for next year. Soon, hashtags like #Coldplay, #BookMyShow, and #Crashed started trending on X. Coldplay had already announced two shows on January 18 and 19, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Stadium. Several fans shared screenshots of their frozen computer screens and smartphones as the app experienced heavy traffic. According to BookMyShow, the sale for tickets for the two shows on January 18 and 19, 2025, at Mumbai’s DY Patil Sports Stadium, was supposed to open at 12 noon. Many said the tickets remained unavailable for booking well after 12:15 p.m. Ticket prices ranged from Rs 2,500 to Rs 12,500, with Rs 35,000 for the lounge area, according to the platform’s website. In less than an hour, the server was back up, and BookMyShow shared a message acknowledging the "heavy traffic" on every account trying to book a ticket, with the waitlist going as high as 842,745 (data on BookMyShow’s website as of 1:39 p.m.). "Because of heavy traffic, the queue is moving slower than expected. Thank you for your patience!" read a message on the platform. Some helpful fans suggested others refresh the page. "If you are in the queue for Coldplay tickets and it’s going slow, refresh your page. It’s going to be quicker #Coldplay #BookMyShow (sic)," said one X user. The Mumbai concert will mark Coldplay's first visit to India in eight years. The Grammy-winning band previously performed in Mumbai as part of the Global Citizen Festival back in 2016. The 'Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025' will commence on October 30 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, and will conclude on August 31, 2025, with a show at Wembley Stadium in London, UK.

22 September,2024 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A million people get in queue on BookMyShow as Coldplay announces third date

Due to a massive demand, Coldplay added a third date to their India tour. The announcement came an hour after the initial tickets went for sale. The announcement was made through the official social media handle of Coldplay.  The tickets for the new show, set to be held on January 21 at Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Stadium, will go live at 2 pm on BookMyShow. "Due to phenomenal demand, a third Mumbai date has been added at DY Patil Stadium for 21 January, 2025. Tickets on sale at 2PM IST today," Coldplay said in an X post, alongside the booking link. Fans were asked to click on Book Now starting 1.30 pm and at 2 pm people were put in queue. Within 2 minutes of the booking opening, over a million people were put in queue. This was after two earlier shows scheduled for January 18 and 19 were completely sold out.  Due to phenomenal demand, a third Mumbai date has been added at DY Patil Stadium for 21 January, 2025. Tickets on sale at 2PM IST today, at https://t.co/4CTfg2kbGU pic.twitter.com/ScYDrRkDIc — Coldplay (@coldplay) September 22, 2024 BookMyShow crashes minutes before tickets for Colplay goes live According to reports, the server of BookMyShow website and app on Sunday crashed as it opened the sale for the British band's concerts scheduled for next year.Soon, hashtags 'Coldplay', 'BookMyShow', and 'Crashed' started trending on X. Coldplay had already announced two shows on January 18 and 19, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Stadium. Several fans shared screenshots of their frozen computer screens and smartphones with the app experiencing a lot of traffic.According to BookMyShow, the sale for the tickets of the two shows on January 18 and 19, 2025, at Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Stadium, was supposed to open at 12 noon. Many said the tickets remained unavailable for booking well over 12.15 pm. The ticket prices range from Rs 2,500 to Rs 12,500, with Rs 35000 for lounge area, according to the platform's website. In less than an hour, the server got back up and BookMyShow shared a message of facing "heavy traffic" on every account trying to book a ticket, with the wait list going as high as 842,745 (data on BookMyShow website as per 1.39 pm). "Because of heavy traffic, queue is moving slower than expected. Thank you for your patience!" read a message on the platform.A few helpful fans suggested others waiting to refresh the page. "If you are in the queue for coldplay tickets and it's going slow, refresh your page. It's going to be quicker #Coldplay #BookMyShow (sic)" said an X user. The Mumbai concert will mark Coldplay's first visit to India in eight years. The Grammy-winning band previously performed in Mumbai as part of the Global Citizen Festival back in 2016. "Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025" will commence on October 30 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, and will conclude on August 31, 2025, with a show at the Wembley Stadium in London, the UK. 

22 September,2024 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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BookMyShow server crashes minutes before Coldplay India tour tickets go live

Lakhs of fans of Coldplay in India were waiting with bated breath on Sunday morning to book their tickets for the band's concert in January next year. With  a seating capacity of 50000, the tickets were expected to get sold out in seconds. It was a race against time but seems like the BookMyShow application was not ready for such a load. The application and website of the ticket booking service crashed minutes before the tickets went live at 12 pm.  While some could get inside the application, the ticket booking had yet not begun and was reportedly malfunctioning. Some people who managed  to get into the ticketing platform were place in queue. Some got numbered at as far as 5 lakh. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 50k.  An hour after tickets went live, observing the demand Coldplay added a new date.  Due to phenomenal demand, a third Mumbai date has been added at DY Patil Stadium for 21 January, 2025. Tickets on sale at 2PM IST today, at https://t.co/4CTfg2kbGU pic.twitter.com/ScYDrRkDIc — Coldplay (@coldplay) September 22, 2024 Known for belting out hits such as "Paradise", "A Sky Full Of Stars", 'The Scientist" and "Fix You", British rock band Coldplay is set to take the stage in India’s entertainment capital, Mumbai for the second time. They will be performing on January 18 and 19 at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, as a part of the band’s Music of the Spheres World Tour. Check out how fans have been reacting to booking tickets for Coldplay: < IRCTC Tatkal service to BookMyShow 🙂#BookMyShow #Coldplay pic.twitter.com/3O9fxdN5sI — Pavan Desai 🇮🇳 (@PavanDesai96) September 22, 2024 Leave tickets if someone gets login OTP for BookMyShow to batana 🫣💀🤡#Coldplay #BookMyShow pic.twitter.com/G9l0VrxRNg — Darshil Agrawal (@agrawal_darshil) September 22, 2024 startup idea: bookmyshow but where you can actually book your show — Manthan Gupta (@manthanguptaa) September 22, 2024 Arey bhai #BookMyShow Coldplay nahi, movie ki tickets book karni hai. Wo toh karne de. — ।। Abhinay ।। (@KyaHaiBey) September 22, 2024 Chief engineer at #BookMyShow pic.twitter.com/zkNVMaqWXF — Sagar (@sagarcasm) September 22, 2024 About the Coldplay Music of Sphere tour Since kicking off in March 2022, the Music Of The Spheres World Tour has sold over 10 million tickets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, making it the most highly attended tour by a group of all time. The tour is also travelling to Abu Dhabi, Seoul and Hong Kong between January and April of 2025. The set list for the band includes tracks like ‘Yellow’, ‘The Scientist’, ‘Clocks’, ‘Fix You’, ‘Viva La Vida’, ‘Paradise’, ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’ and ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’ into the spectacular stadium show bursting with lasers, fireworks and LED wristbands. This is the second time that Coldplay, which consists of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, will be performing in India. They last visited the country in 2016 when they performed in Mumbai as a part of the Global Citizen Festival.

22 September,2024 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Actor Kathryn Crosby passes away at 90

Actor-singer Kathryn Crosby has passed away. As per Variety, Kathryn, widow of Bing Crosby, died of natural causes at her home on Friday evening. She was 90. Crosby starred in over 20 films over the course of her career including "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad," "Anatomy of a Murder," "Operation Mad Ball" and "The Wild Party." She typically performed under the stage names Kathryn Grant and Kathryn Grandstaff. Crosby appeared frequently on Bing Crosby's "Merrie Olde Christmas" specials and hosted "The Kathryn Crosby Show," a 30-minute talk show based in San Francisco. Following the death of her husband in 1977, she performed in several stage productions such as the 1996 Broadway revival of "State Fair." Some of her other projects include "Queen of the Lot," "This is Life," "The Initiation of Sarah," "Cyrano de Bergerac," "Ben Casey", "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre," "The House Next Door," "1001 Arabian Nights," "The Big Circus," "Gunman's Walk," "The George Sanders Mystery Theater," "Love Has No Alibi," "The Brothers Rico," "The Night the World Exploded," "The Guns of Fort Petticoat," "Mister Cory," Crosby is survived by her three children, Harry, Mary and Nathaniel, as well as several grandchildren. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

22 September,2024 07:47 AM IST | Washington | ANI
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'Friends' creators remember Matthew Perry as show completes 30 years

Ahead of the beloved sitcom 'Friends' celebrating its 30th anniversary on September 22, the occasion is bittersweet, particularly in light of the passing of Matthew Perry, who portrayed the iconic Chandler Bing. Perry's death, less than a year ago, has deeply affected fans and the show's creators, bringing a sombre tone to what would otherwise be a jubilant milestone. Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and executive producer Kevin S Bright recently discussed the significance of this anniversary in an interview, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Kauffman candidly acknowledged, "It's a huge loss and it does make the 30th a little fraught." Bright reflected on Perry's impact, stating, "He made us laugh every day," as per The Hollywood Reporter. Perry's struggles with addiction were widely known, and Bright shared that the actor had seemed to be on a path to recovery in the years leading up to his death. "He'd been fighting the good fight for so long, and it really did feel like... he had finally found some peace," Bright remarked. Kauffman recalled a conversation she had with Perry just two weeks before he passed away, describing him as "happy and chipper" and in a positive emotional state. She expressed her disbelief at the suddenness of his passing, stating, "It seemed so unfair... He looked good. He quit smoking. Yes, he was sober," as per The Hollywood Reporter. In the aftermath of Perry's death, an investigation revealed a "broad underground criminal network" linked to his use of ketamine, which ultimately contributed to his untimely demise. Following this, five individuals were indicted in connection with the case. In another interview, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Kauffman and Crane reflected on their relationship with Perry, noting that they had grown close over the years. Crane recounted, "There was a point where we said to him, 'Do you want to stop [being in the show]?' And he was adamantly like, 'No, this is really important to me.'" Kauffman hopes that fans will remember Perry not just for his struggles but for the joy he brought to audiences. As per The Hollywood Reporter, she said, "Two things come to mind [about how to celebrate him], one of them is to donate to drug treatment centres -- let's fight the disease," adding, "And the second way is to watch 'Friends' and remember him not as a man who died like that but as a man who was hilariously funny and brought joy to everybody." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

22 September,2024 07:28 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Madonna (Pic/s.noto on Instagram)

Madonna's Milan Fashion Week 2024 look will leave you speechless!

Madonna made a statement when she arrived at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Fashion Week on Saturday. The 66-year-old superstar turned heads with her bold look, wearing a black lace veil and a gold crown, sitting in the front row next to Naomi Campbell and Ashley Graham. Madonna's black lace look at Milan Fashion Week 2024 Madonna wore a black bodysuit and fishnet tights under her striking veil, paired with stilettos. She watched models, including Irina Shayk, walk the runway wearing outfits inspired by her famous cone bra. The models sported similar bodysuits and bras, paying tribute to the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra that Madonna first wore 34 years ago during her 1990 Blonde Ambition World Tour. Madonna's look for the Dolce & Gabbana show: The way everyone is OBSESSED with Madonna’s arrival at ✨Dolce & Gabbana✨ — the real Queen. 🥀 pic.twitter.com/AvnNIwr9zS — La Mode Unknown (@LaModeUnknown) September 21, 2024 Madonna pens a heartfelt note of gratitude for her life Recently, Madonna took to social media to express profound gratitude on the first anniversary of her hospitalisation due to a life-threatening bacterial infection that left her in intensive care. In a heartfelt message shared with her followers, Madonna recounted the harrowing experience and celebrated her remarkable recovery. "A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life-threatening illness," Madonna wrote alongside photos of herself celebrating the 4th of July with friends. "I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler. I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful!," she wrote.  The illness, which Madonna revealed forced the rescheduling of dates on her Celebration World Tour in June 2023, led to a critical period in the singer's health.  According to Deadline, her longtime manager, Guy Oseary, had previously updated fans on her condition, stating, "On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU. Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected." Madonna also spoke candidly about her near-death experience during her Los Angeles concert in March, where she recounted waking from an induced coma with a resolute "No." This moment, she shared with fans, felt like a divine intervention, signalling a choice to stay and fight. During the concert, Madonna expressed her challenges during recovery, including her struggle to regain energy and return to normalcy, reported Deadline. (With inputs from ANI)

21 September,2024 10:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
His Three Daughters movie review

His Three Daughters movie review: An intensely engaging chamber drama

Film: His Three Daughters (Netflix)Cast: Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, Jovan Adepo, Rudy Galvan, Randy Ramos Jr.Director: Azazel JacobsRating: 3/5Runtime: 101  min This is a small chamber film with largely three characters hogging the screen time. It feels more like a theatre play but is effective enough to capture your attention right from start to end.    This is basically a family drama with three sisters, diametrically different individuals, confined to a small space discussing the past and the present in the wake of their father’s terminal condition. The script skillfully mines drama and emotion as the sisters converge, converse, criticize, console and comfort each other through the time they are forced to spend with each other as their father lies dying. The excellent dialogue and performances highlight the differences between the sisters - both in terms of personalities and circumstance. They may start off as irritating and overly verbose in their efforts to get off the heavy load accumulated over years, off their chest but eventually you get to see beyond their flaws and understand where they are coming from. It becomes impossible not to sympathise with each sister as they gripe at each other while navigating their anger and grief at the sense of loss they are beginning to experience. Katie (Carrie Coon), the eldest, a Brooklyn mother, feels the need to take control. She is constantly discussing plans and is in favor of ensuring a DNR gets signed soon. Rachel (Natasha Lyonne), who has been Dad’s caregiver, spends most of her time gambling when she’s not getting high. She doesn’t plan ahead. Christina (Elizabeth Olsen),the sister from out-of-town, is more interested in talking about her daughter constantly and doing yoga in the living room.Vincent (Jay O. Sanders) is the one on death’s door, being cared for by hospice worker Angel (Rudy Galvan). At times she is also seen trying to comfort the three women as they prepare to say goodbye to their dad. Conflict is rampant as the sisters try to negotiate their differences. Jacobs’ script gradually opens out from the established generic cliches to capture the true essence of the three women and understand how each is battling the labels they have been struggling to break away from. As Katie says, “No one will let me be anyone else.” The setting is a confined space and symbolises the box the each of them is struggling to get out off. Heavy on dialogue, drama and emotion, the film makes you think and ponder about human behaviour and how we tend to label and place people in boxes, denying them their individuality. As the character of each sister begins to take shape the drama between them becomes more and more interesting and nuanced. This film manages to capture the unpredictability that goes with a loved one being on the cusp of death.  Jacobs trusts his actresses to deliver the goods and the three manage to put in some of their best work in this film. This film may seem like a simple story of dying and the agony experienced by loved ones but is actually far more complex, shifts shape along the way and becomes a highly perceptive emotional roller coaster encapsulating a trying period while providing valuable insight into how family members conduct themselves when such drastic life altering situations arise.

21 September,2024 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
Rebel Ridge movie review

Rebel Ridge movie review: A beautifully constructed action thriller

Film: Rebel Ridge  (Netflix)Cast: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Oscar Gail, Steve ZissisDirector: Jeremy SaulnierRating: 3/5Runtime: 131 min This is a genre piece presented with a great deal of artistry. The film opens with Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast playing in the background while Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) is knocked off his bicycle by a cop car. It’s clear that the cops are acting fishy and looking for someone to scam. Terry happens to fall nicely into their greasy, greedy hands as he has a lot of cash stashed away in his bag which the cops discover and seize. This is a tense prologue that grabs attention by generating relatable horror at what is transpiring right before our eyes. The shady small town cops played by David Denman and Emory Cohen, are just doing what they do best. They don’t really think that Terry has a hope in hell of fighting them and their corrupt small town operation led by their slimy Chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) who appears to be getting better and better with age). Terry claims he can account for the money and does it too, but the cops are a law unto themselves. Then the unexpected happens and Terry who was quiet and centered while appealing to their good offices starts letting go off his monumental control. Producer/Writer/director Jeremy Saulnier gets right into the heart of this excellent thriller and sets up a face-off between good and evil that is quite a humdinger. The high intensity, edgy tension escalates as the Cops begin to realise that Terry is much more than what they thought him to be at first. Feels like a ‘First Blood’ situation but this one is not as brutal or nihilistic. Saulnier sets up a far more realistic and cautiously tempered narrative eking out high tension as the narrative progresses to the eventual finale. The canvas is minimalistic. In addition to the corrupt cops, there’s a court clerk (AnnaSophia Robb) who tries to help Terry, a Judge, and a senior clerk involved along with a few other cops. Actors like Steve Zissis and James Cromwell play the peripheral roles. Saulnier sets up this thriller in wonderful fashion. David Gallego’s shot taking is excellent and Saulnier himself has ensured an edit that is cut to a specific rhythm. Several catch 22 situations play out. The basic good vs. evil construct echoes the temper and treatment of  ’80s action movies and classic Westerns. Aaron Pierre plays Terry with riveting finesse. The degree of intensity he imbues his character with comes through palpably. Terry is ex-military, makes a plan and then does whatever it takes to complete it. Pierre embodies that ideology beautifully. He lends both desperation and determination to the character he plays. His action craft is highly effective too. He uses it judiciously and powerfully. It’s about time we welcomed a new action star to the forefront!

21 September,2024 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
Picture Courtesy/David Schwimmer's Instagram account

David Schwimmer remembers Matthew Perry's praise for his comedy

Actor David Schwimmer expressed his surprise and appreciation upon learning that his late 'Friends' co-star Matthew Perry admired his comedic approach. People magazine reported that during a recent appearance on the 'Origins' podcast hosted by Cush Jumbo, Schwimmer revealed that he always found Perry to be somewhat "reserved" in their interactions. In the podcast, which aired on September 17, Schwimmer, 57, recounted his time working with Perry on 'The Good Fight'. Jumbo shared an anecdote about discussing the intricacies of physical comedy, noting Perry's acknowledgement of Schwimmer's unique talents.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by David Schwimmer (@_schwim_) "Is David just someone who just does it? It just comes off of him?" Jumbo reflected, highlighting how Perry viewed Schwimmer as a key player in shaping scenes, as per People magazine. Schwimmer responded, "That's interesting for many reasons to hear that, because ... that's a huge compliment and I'm surprised to hear it because Matthew was reserved with me; he would not say that to me." He reflected upon the often unexpressed camaraderie and respect that existed between the two actors. The former 'Friends' star further elaborated on his meticulous approach to physical comedy, noting his rigorous theatre training. "I would meticulously structure and choreograph it, not only so that I never hurt myself or anyone else but that I could repeat it many, many, many times," Schwimmer explained. Following Perry's passing on October 28, 2023, due to the acute effects of ketamine, Schwimmer joined other cast members in honouring his memory on social media. In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, he wrote, "Matty, thank you for ten incredible years of laughter and creativity." Accompanying a nostalgic photo from the season 5 episode 'The One with All the Thanksgivings,' Schwimmer described it as one of his "favorite moments" with Perry. Schwimmer praised Perry's exceptional comedic talent, stating, "I will never forget your impeccable comic timing and delivery." As per People magazine, he emphasized how Perry had the ability to transform straightforward dialogue into something uniquely funny, while also recognizing his generous spirit that helped foster a familial bond among the 'Friends' cast. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

21 September,2024 07:47 AM IST | Washington | ANI
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