‘The Bear’ Star Jeremy Allen White Talks Carmy’s Season 2 Finale Breakdown: “In The End, It’s All Too Delicate”

Guy Lodge Film Critic You have to admire the moxie of authors and filmmakers who set their science-fiction spectaculars in the very near future, essentially confronting viewers with what may seem a pretty outlandish forecast for their own lives. Those that pull it off present us with possibilities resonant enough to ponder, even when they’re too far-fetched to actively fear: So it proves in “Restore Point,” a sharp, high-shine sci-fi outing from the Czech Republic, in which earthly life after death is routine, a cellular rather than spiritual matter. Set in an unspecified (though Czech-speaking) central Europe in the year 2041, director Robert Hloz’s whopper of a calling-card debut may offer a more credibly subdued, budget-constrained visual of the mid-21st century than the lavishly built “Blade Runner 2049” — unless we’re in for a drastic design (r)evolution over the course of the 2040s — but its ideas are sky-high in concept. Marrying glossy mainstream genre aesthetics to probing, elaborately conceived speculative storytelling, this is a notably ambitious and auspiciously well-realized first feature for Hloz: the kind that appears to be flaunting his capabilities for even bigger international and Hollywood assignments.

BreAnna Bell Chef Alisa Reynolds was on the brink of losing her prized My 2 Cents restaurant when she was struck with an idea that would take her career worldwide. On her eight-episode unscripted Hulu series “Searching for Soul Food,” which dropped on June 2, the Los Angeles-based Reynolds travels the world, shining a light on marginalized cultures as she dines on native cuisines. Hailing from Onyx Collective, the series pushes Reynolds — whose food has been enjoyed by renowned figures such as Barack Obama, Lena Waithe, A$AP Rocky, among others — into the TV space as one of the few Black women to host their own show in the travel and food genres.

Selome Hailu The fireworks in the sky on Tuesday night also made their way to Hollywood’s data desks. Viewership of “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” on Peacock more than doubled when compared to last year’s show, Variety has learned exclusively, though exact streaming numbers for both 2022 and 2023 are unavailable. However, as the holiday event was simulcast across both Peacock and NBC, linear numbers show an increase as well: 4.6 million viewers tuned in to NBC’s live 8 p.m. airing, marking a 3% increase from 2022. In ratings among the adults 18-48 demographic, the fireworks jumped by 15%, scoring a 0.71 on Tuesday. And for the 10 p.m. encore, total viewership was up 4% while 18-49 ratings increased 20% compared to last year. (These statistics are all based on Live + Same Day data.)

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Musician and actor Dominic Fike admitted in a video interview with Apple Music that he was a “drug addict” when he joined the second season of HBO’s “Euphoria.” He was cast as Elliot, a drug user who perpetuates Rue’s relapse and finds himself in a love triangle with Rue (Zendaya) and Jules (Hunter Schafer). According to Fike, the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, tried to hire a “sober coach” to keep Fike clean in real life, but the plan failed. “I was a drug addict and coming on to a show that’s, you know, mainly about drugs, is very difficult,” Fike told Zane Lowe. “Sam [Levinson], the director and writer, got me a sober coach, somebody to be there all the time. It did not work.”

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's divorce was dismissed by a Georgia court Friday. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star filed a "dismissal without prejudice" with the Superior Court of Fulton County in documents obtained by Fox News Digital.  The dismissal comes almost two months after the couple filed his-and-hers complaints petitioning for a divorce.

Britney Spears says she was hit by an NBA security guard. Others have downplayed the incident. But you know what? Video don’t lie!!!

Tom Sandoval is officially back in the Vanderpump Rules orbit.

How much is a proper tip for a DoorDash driver?

NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security team will not face charges following the physical altercation with Britney Spears.

Off the hook!

We did NOT see this one coming!

Hailee Steinfeld and rumored boyfriend Josh Allen appear to be getting pretty serious.

Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady spoke briefly after crossing paths at Michael Rubin’s star-studded party in the Hamptons.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann have seemingly worked things out as they have called off their divorce amid their ongoing drama.

“The Last of Us” star’s character has his eyes gouged out as he dies. “I remember, earlier on, because of ‘Game of Thrones’ and the way my character died, people were super into taking selfies with their thumbs in my eyes,” Pascal recently told The Hollywood Reporter, which has rounded up a series of recounted tales of fan interactions. featuring Pascal and other celebrities like Jenna Ortega and Jennifer Garner.

Ring Video Doorbells ahead of Prime Day 2023. For a smart security system upgrade, Amazon is currently offering up to 45% off the Ring Video Doorbell Wired. The wired video doorbell with two-way talk and advanced motion detection is currently on sale for just $55. Featuring night vision and real-time notifications sent straight to your phone, you'll never miss a detail – even in the dark. The 1080p HD wired video doorbell is built with two-way talk, advanced motion detection, and night vision.This Ring Video Doorbell 3 is Ring's next-generation doorbell upgraded with additional security features for any home.

Hailee Steinfeld and her rumored new beau, Josh Allen, definitely enjoyed their vacation in Mexico. The Hawkeye actress and the Buffalo Bills quarterback were photographed making out while soaking up the sun in Los Cabos over the Fourth of July weekend. Steinfeld, who wore a bucket hat and sunglasses, is seen wrapping her hands around the 27-year-old's neck as they spend time in the water and share a kiss. For months, the duo has sparked dating rumors. In May, they had dinner at Sushi by Bou in New York City, with an eyewitness telling ET, «Hailee and Josh enjoyed dinner at Sushi by Bou in New York City over Memorial Day weekend.

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are enjoying a romantic night out.

A sci-fi comedy by Mel Eslyn and a literary noir by Alice Traughton – who are, respectively, the longtime producer for the Duplass brothers, and an award-winning U.K. television director (Dr. Who, Cucumber, The Living And The Dead) — debut in limited release this weekend, alongside Adele Lim’s Joy Ride, a Lionsgate wide-release – marking first-time feature film debuts by three women.

Kate Middleton knows how to watch tennis.

A video of the moment that Britney Spears was hit in the face by Victor Wembanyama‘s security guard has been released, and it calls the NBA player’s recollection of the moment into question.