Movies: TCM’s New Friday Feature
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is transforming your Fridays with their new series, Films on Film. This series focuses on the art, history, and preservation of filmmaking. Guided by longtime host Ben Mankiewicz, the program pairs documentaries with classic films, exploring topics like Charles Grodin’s career, Latino representation in Hollywood, and Charlie Chaplin’s satirical take on fascism in The Great Dictator.
According to Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President of Programming at TCM, these documentaries offer new insights into film history. By combining them with classic features, viewers get a more meaningful understanding of these stories. Movies serve as both a cultural reflection and a guide for societal growth. By reminding us of this weekly, TCM provides a valuable service.
Music: The Gallagher Brothers’ Reunion
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger delivers a long-awaited interview with Liam and Noel Gallagher. The documentary accompanies their reunion tour in 2025 and is a mix of concert film and personal discussion. Written by Steven Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, it premieres at the Venice Film Festival on September 5 and hits U.S. theaters on September 11, with early IMAX screenings on September 9. Streaming will follow on Hulu and Disney+.
The film takes its name from an iconic Oasis song and represents a significant public reconciliation after years of estrangement. The prospect of healing old wounds enhances this anticipated release.
Books: Return to Prythian
Sarah J. Maas returns to the world of Prythian with new installments in her popular A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Five years after her last book, Maas introduces A Court of Splintered Harmony on October 27 and A Court of Forgotten Melody on January 12, 2027.
These books are part of the new Valkyrie Cycle, spanning four parts and designed to be read as a single story rather than a trilogy. Fans eagerly anticipate the new narrative and innovative book cover designs. Maas continues to captivate her audience with her immersive fantasy worlds and elaborate plots.
Reality TV: Redemption on Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars returns for its 35th season, offering redemption to reality TV stars Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins. Both participants, known for their appearances on Summer House and Love Island UK respectively, aim to win the Mirrorball Trophy.
Joining them are Guillermo Rodriguez from Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Jackson Olson from the Savannah Bananas. Former champion Sharna Burgess also makes a return to the dance floor, hoping for another win in this competitive and dramatic contest.
Celebrity: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Controversial Dinner Party
Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her eccentric Goop brand, faces backlash for planning a dinner party with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. Critics point to environmental and ethical concerns related to Altman’s work in AI.
In response, Paltrow humorously posted fake invitations on Instagram featuring fictional characters and memes. However, many viewed this as out of touch, drawing comparisons to cultural commentary and films critiquing elitism.