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The Guilty: For Fans of Danish Drama with a Side of Jake

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Remake of the Danish Award winning hit will surely translate to big-time US success

Back in 2018, during the Sundance film festival, Jack Gyllenhaal watched a Danish film “Den Skyldige” (The Guilty). Immediately after experiencing the psychological thriller he knew it could be a hit in English. 

The actor then quickly acquired the rights, and now he stars in the remake of “The Guilty“, which will get its premiere on Netflix October 1st, 2021. 

During the time that production was initially set to begin for the film, suddenly covid-19 happened, and, as we all know, that put a halt to productions across the entertainment industry.

Yet this film, if it follows the original, is almost uniquely perfect for filming during a pandemic. The movie is primarily centered around one man in one location (everyone else is mainly heard over the phone) – thus the movie was ultimately produced by way of social distance, FaceTime and zoom chats by director and producers. (which is not to say he, at least, phoned-it-in, by any means).

Gyllenhaal plays a demoted police office that now works as a 911 dispatch operator named Joe Bayler. He receives a call from someone in danger, but throughout the call, which takes place in a single morning, nothing is as it seems.

Check out the trailer for the original 2018 version with English sub-titles, of course. The 2021 version set for the Netflix streaming platform does not, as of yet, have a trailer available. Aside from Gyllenhall, additional cast will mainly be comprised of voice performances by the likes of: Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard, Riley Keough, Paul Dano, Byron Bowers, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, David Castaneda, Christina Vidal, Adrian Martinez. Bill Burr, Beau Knapp, and Edi Patterson.

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Marie Kondo is back, this time ‘Sparking Joy’ on Netflix Platform

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When you initially think of the word joy, something like tidying up and cleaning don’t usually come instantly to mind.  Marie Kondo’s method Kon Mari, transformed what it means to tidy-up one’s life (literally and metaphorically) and all the surprising benefits, often quite emotional benefits that come as a result. 

Her newest Netflix series will premiere on August 31, 2021. In celebration of the pending release, we present, below, a selection of her best books to date.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Marie Kondo’s first book, one that has inspired millions to change ones mindset on the act of simplifying your living spaces.

Within, readers will understand her category system which differs from the typical room-by-room cleaning system. Below is her companion text which is a must have as well. Click to check out “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up“.

Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

In the companion volume, Spark Joy (above), the de-cluterring guru gives readers an illustrated guide, with detailed steps on how to organize almost everything. From drawings of how to fold pesky socks and shirts, to perfecting the art of organizing your closet and drawers, this is a detailed tour-de-force on the unique perspective of Kon Mari.

Her concept on joy and material also makes you rethink what is “necessary” in life. If material things are not bringing you happiness, then perhaps, it is time to let go and simply enjoy life. Click to see more on “Spark Joy“.

Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life

If the need to declutter your home and living spaces are necessary, more times than not, your workplace will also be in need for some TLC.

Stacks of unorganized paperwork, notes and emails can be a drain on career progress. This kind of disorganization can easily create a negative feeling about work.

Marie Kondo utilizes her KonMari method to overcome that workplace mess so you can focus on productivity and happiness. For more details and information, check out “Joy at Work“.

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Clooney’s ‘The Midnight Sky’ Netflix release and his thoughts on Hollywood

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Academy Award winner George Clooney took on dual roles as producer and star in the now available Netflix movie “The Midnight Sky”. The film is based and adapted off the science fiction novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton called “Good Morning, Midnight”. 

During an interview with the NYT, Clooney talked about the movie, as well as his thoughts on the future of movie theaters and Hollywood. 

Read More: ‘Coup Before Christmas’: Late Show Airs Animated Spoof then Clooney plugs ‘Midnight Sky’

His thoughts on his movie premiering on a streaming service and the future of theaters:

“People want to get out of their house — I got twins, man! And it’s still a great way to ask somebody out. Comedies are great in cinemas, scary movies are great in cinemas. So I don’t see it completely going away.”

How would he know without box office numbers if his movie would be a “success”:

“Look, I’ll be 60 this year, and I get to be on a set with people I adore and work in a profession that I can’t believe I’m lucky enough to do. So I guess that’s sort of the victory in the whole thing. I didn’t have it for the early part of my life — I did jobs I hated and lived for the weekend.”

His character in the movie is a man focused on career versus love and family. Was that ever him? 

Yeah, but I hadn’t found the person that filled everything up for me, that would have made me fully in love. I dated a lot of really terrific women, but Amal showed up and suddenly it was like, “Well, this is different on every level for me.” I don’t think I was actively saying, “I’m just going to work on my career and I’m not going to have a wife.” That was the story that got told about me, but it wasn’t really the reality.

“The Midnight Sky” has already been delivered as a crowdpleaser among those that have viewed the film and has garnered talks that Clooney is in line for multiple Oscar category nominations; for best director and picture.  Clooney’s fellow cast include:  Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo.

Read More: ‘Coup Before Christmas’: Late Show Airs Animated Spoof then Clooney plugs ‘Midnight Sky’

The film is a post-apocalyptic story about an astronomer named Augustine, played by Clooney.  Set in a remote outpost in the Arctic, he receives news of a catastrophic event, forcing him and his fellow scientists to evacuate.  After refusing to leave his post, he come across a mysterious child, Iris, played by newcomer actor Caoilinn Springall.  Together they race to contact a group of astronauts who are making their return home from a mission to Jupiter in order to avoid the global catastrophe. 

Check out “The Midnight Sky” is now available to stream on Netflix. 

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George Clooney’s ‘The Midnight Sky’ puts Netflix in Oscar Race: Critics Rave

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Academy Award winner George Clooney has taken on the ambitious task of both producing and starring in the Netflix movie “The Midnight Sky”. The film is based and adapted off the science fiction novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton called “Good Morning, Midnight”. 

Read More: Damn! ‘History of Swear Words’ brings Nicolas Cage to host new Netflix docu-series

The movie, which has already been delivered as a crowdpleaser among those that viewed the film early, has garnered talks that Clooney is in line for multiple Oscar category nominations; for best director and picture.  Clooney’s fellow cast include:  Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo.

The film is a post-apocalyptic story about an astronomer named Augustine, played by Clooney.  Set in a remote outpost in the Arctic, he receives news of a catastrophic event, forcing him and his fellow scientists to evacuate.  After refusing to leave his post, he come across a mysterious child, Iris, played by newcomer actor Caoilinn Springall.  Together they race to contact a group of astronauts who are making their return home from a mission to Jupiter in order to avoid the global catastrophe. 

Check out “The Midnight Sky” which will be released on the streaming platform Netflix come December 23. 

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